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MINUTES OF THE FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 6, 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 8:10 P. M. Councilman McCann delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Peter A. Ventura, Rudolf R.
Kleinert, Edward H. McNamara, James R. McCann, Robert F. Nash, Edward G. Milligan,
and Jack Salvadore. Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Steve Polgar, City Attorney; Harry C. Tatigian, first Assistant City Attorney;
Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; Don Hull, City Planner; Henry G. Sieferd,
City Assessor; William J. Strasser, City Engineer; Victor Phillips, Budget Director;
Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; and William Zirblis, Assistant Super-
intendent of Recreation.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#564-66 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 540th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held May 25, 1966, are hereby approved.
The President stated that the Council was in receipt of two veto messages
from the Mayor.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#565-66 RESOLVED that, having considered the veto by the Mayor, dated
June 6, 1966 of resolution #522-66 adopted by the Council on May 25, 1966,
the Council does hereby readopt said resolution #522-66 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: McCann, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted and the Mayor's veto over-ruled.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#566-66 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby request that a repre-
sentative of the Police Department appear at the next study session of
the Council, to be held June 20, 1966, to discuss the problem of desig-
nating colors for police vehicles.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#567-66 RESOLVED that, having considered the veto by the Mayor, dated
June 6, 1966 of resolution #527-66 adopted by the Council on May 25, 1966,
the Council does hereby readopt said resolution #527-66 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: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted and the Mayor's veto over-ruled.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#568-66 RFROLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 25, 1966 from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, submitted
pursuant to council resolution #717-65, and the Council having adopted
resolution No. 402-65 at its regular meeting held on April 21, 1965 re-
quiring the Chief City Engineer to ascertain the assessed valuation of
all property affected by the proposed installation of sidewalks on Lyndon
Avenue from Sunset Street to Henry Ruff Road, located in the W. 1/2 of
Section 23 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 pre-
pare 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 July 13, 1965, and that there has been a full compliance with all
of the provisions of Section 3.03 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, en-
titled "An Ordinance to Provide for the making of Public Improvements,
Defraying the Expense Thereof by Special Assessment and a Special Assess-
ment Procedure," the Council does hereby set Wednesday, July 13, 1966 at
8:00 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, pur-
suant 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#568A-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated May 25, 1966, sub-
mitted pursuant to council resolution #1204-65, with regard to the pro-
posed opening of Henry Ruff Road north of Five Mile Road, in the City of
Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby request that the Livonia Board
of Education consider agreeing to the following described arrangement
whereby the said road would be improved and opened;
(1) dedication by the Board of Education of the 43-foot
right-of-way for the proposed street;
(2) improvement of the proposed street by a 20-foot wide
slab concrete pavement without curb and gutter, and with
open road ditches; and
(3) estimated cost of said improvement shall not exceed
$30,000.00, that the Livonia Board of Education is re-
quested to assume 50% of the cost of same, and the City
of Livonia will assume 50% of the cost involved;
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy
of this resolution to the Livonia Board of Education, 15125 Farmington
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#569-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 25, 1966 of the Streets Roads and Plats Committee, submitted
pursuant to council resolution #90-66, in connection with a letter from
Herbert M. Eiges, Esq., of the law firm of Karbel, Eiges & Rothstein,
Esqs., 2950 Guardian Building, Detroit, Michigan 48226, submitted in
behalf of his client Simon L. Solomon, wherein a request is made for
street lights to be located on Six Mile Road at the intersection of May-
field and Fairfield Streets, the Council does hereby refer the same to
the Chief City Engineer and the Director of Public Safety with the re-
quest that these be included in the 1967 Street Lighting Program of the
City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore„ Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#570-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 25, 1966 of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, submitted
pursuant to council resolution #195-66, in connection with a request made
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by the Burton Hollow Woods Civic Association Inc. for the installation of
a street light on Six Mile Road at the intersection of Bell Creek Lane,
and Loveland Avenue, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
Chief City Engineer and the Director of Public Safety with the request
that the street light on Six Mile Road at the intersection of Loveland
Avenue be included in the 1967 Street Lighting Program of the City, it
being the understanding of the Council that the street light requested on
Six Mile Road at the intersection of Bell Creek Lane is already included
in the 1966 Street Lighting Program.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#571-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 25, 1966 of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, Submitted
pursuant to council resolution #261-66, with regard to communications
dated February 1 and February 2, 1966 from the Planning Commission
relative to the "City of Livonia Commercial Study," the Council does
hereby take this means to advise the Planning Commission that the Council
acknowledges that the study is an excellent guide to be considered in
determining the future development and zoning of the City of Livonia but
that the same shall not be considered as constituting a final determina-
tion as it may relate to requests made for specific zoning changes.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#572-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 25, 1966 of the Streets Roads and Plats Committee, submitted
pursuant to council resolution #345-66, in connection with a letter from
Rev. W. Carlton Younge of the Alpha Baptist Church, 28051 West Chicago,
Livonia, Michigan, requesting the installation of a street light at the
entrance of the said Alpha Baptist Church, the Council does hereby refer
this matter to the Chief City Engineer and the Director of Public Safety
with the request that such street light installation be included in the
1967 Street Lighting Program of the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
Councilman McNamara introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28 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 THERETO. (Pet. #65-8-1-28)
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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 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 McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#573-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated March 16, 1966
from the Chief City Engineer approved by the Director of Public Works,
as well as having afforded the residents on Hidden Lane north of Five
Mile Road the opportunity to be heard at the study session of the Council
held on May 25, 1966 (pursuant to council resolution #1401-66) with regard
to the ramifications involved in the improvement of Hidden Lane north of
Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby request that the Chief City
Engineer do all things necessary (plans, estimates of costs, recommenda-
tions, etc.) to initiate the proceedings which are required under the
provisions of Chapter 20 of Act 40 of P. A. of 1956 as amended, in the
utilization of such surplus monies as may be available in Livonia Drain
No. 5 and Livonia Drain No. 18 projects so as to provide adequate funds
for the construction of storm water drainage in this area.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#574-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 17, 1966
from Bette C. Fuertsch, 14229 Brookfield, Livonia, wherein she has ex-
pressed her desire to purchase certain property owned by the City which
property is more particularly described as Item 22e13a1 located in Sieting
Gardens Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Chief
City Engineer for his report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#575-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 18, 1966
from the Director of Public Works whereby an offer is submitted to sell
to the City Lots No. 87 and No. 89 in Garden Farms Subdivision made by
Mr. J. P. Crawford, 8579 South Grayling Road, Grayling, Michigan, 49738,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Chief City Engineer for his
report and recoirunendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#576-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 10, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director
of Public Works, the Council does hereby release to the proprietor of
Livonia Gardens Subdivision #2 the $16,000 bond deposited with the City
in accordance with council resolution No. 715-57 adopted on September 16,
1957 as amended by council resolution No. 44-58 adoptea on January 13, 1958,
in connection with improvements to be installed in Livonia Gardens Subdivi-
sion #2 located on the west side of Merriman Road between Berwick and Arden
in Section 22 in the 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 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: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#577-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 9, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director
of Public Works, regarding the failure on the part of the Proprietor of
the proposed Rasak Subdivision #2 located in the Northeast 1/4 of Sec-
tion 9 in the City of Livonia, Michigan, to proceed with the development
of the said subdivision, the Council does hereby take this means to termi-
nate and rescind all prior approvals rendered in connection with the pro-
posed plat and all approvals previously granted with regard to bond and
financial assurances in connection with improvements to be installed are
hereby terminated and discontinued; and further, the Council does hereby
rescind the approval granted previously in council resolution No. 100-59
for the reasons outlined in the aforesaid communication; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the
frill performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#578-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 17,
1966 from the Department of Law and the four Grants of Easements attached
thereto which easement grants are more particularly described as follows:
Grant of Easement dated February 9, 1966 executed by Angelo
Evangelista and Gilda Evangelista, his wife, conveying the
north 10 feet of Parcel 03A31 which parcel is described as
being the E. 1/2 of the N. W. 1/4 of the N. W. 1/4 of the
N. E. 1/4 of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 3, T1S, R9E, City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the north 60 feet
thereof;
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Grant of Easement dated February 3, 1966 executed by Joseph
Kovacs and Hortensia Kovacs, his wife, conveying the north 10
feet of the following described parcel:
That part of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 14, T1S, R9E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point distant N 89° 45' 30" W, 661.25 ft.
and due north, 339.30 ft. from the S. E. corner of Section
14 and proceeding thence S. 89° 26' W, 100.0 feet; thence
due north, 320.41 ft.; thence S 89° 26' W, 200.0 ft.; thence
due north, 10.0 ft.; thence N 89° 26' E, 300.0 ft.; thence
due south 330.41 ft. to the point of beginning;
Grant of Easement dated March 3, 1966 executed by Harold
Raymond Reed and Carole Kathleen Reed, his wife, conveying the
south 10 feet of Parcel 1LiX2al, alb, a2 which parcel is de-
scribed as follows:
That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, T1S, R9E,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point distant N. 89° 45' 30" W along the S
section line, 661.25 feet and due North 669.71 feet from
the S. E. corner of Section 14 and proceeding thence S 89°
26' W. 100 feet; thence due North 150.20 feet; thence N 89°
26' E, 100.0 feet thence due South, 150.20 feet to the point
of beginning; and
Grant of Easement dated March 3, 1966 executed by Joe Panackia
and Vine Panackia conveying the south 12 feet of the north 20
feet of Parcel 02P32 which parcel is described as follows:
The S. E. 1/4 of the N. W. 1/4 of the S. E. 1/4 of the
S. E. 1/4 of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 2, T1S, R9E, City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the east 30 feet
thereof;
the Council does hereby accept for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
the aforesaid Grants of Easements 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: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#579-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 10, 1966
from the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, approved for submission
by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution WS 812 3/66, and having con-
sidered also a letter attached thereto dated March 8, 1966 from the Asst.
City Engineer, approved by the Chief City Engineer and the Director of
Public Works, addressed to the Water and Sewer Board, with regard to the
necessity for constructing a water main extension in Newburgh Road for the
purpose of providing service to the proposed Municipal Golf Course in
Section 5, the Council does hereby take this means to advise the Water and
Sewer Board that it concurs with the recommendations made by the Asst.
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City Engineer in the aforesaid letter and does further request that the
Water and Sewer Board approve the construction of the said water main ex-
tension in the 1966 Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Extensions
Program in the manner outlined; further, the Council also takes this means
to advise the Water and Sewer Board that it would be agreeable to meet with
said Board in the near future in order to discuss and establish a policy
for payment of water usage on city-owned property.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, and McNamara.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#580-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 16,
1966 from the Director of Public Safety, regarding a request made by the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission on an application filed by Anthony H.
Andrews and Anthony W. Snycerski, for a new full year Class C License to
be located at 29229 W. Six Mile Road., Livonia, Mich., and having pre-
viously acted with respect to this matter in council resolutions No. 680-65
and No. 950-65, the Council does once again determine that the location of
29229 W. Six Mile Rd., Livonia, Mich., is properly zoned for the operation
of a Class C licensed business; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and. Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#581-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief City
Engineer dated May 12, 1966, approved by the Director of Public Works re-
garding the failure on the part of the proprietor of the proposed Park
Heights Subdivision located in the Southwest l/)4 of Section 2 in the City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, to proceed with the development of
the said subdivision, the Council does hereby take this means to terminate
and rescind all prior approvals rendered in connection with the proposed
plat and all approvals previously granted with regard to bond and financial
assurances in connection with improvements to be installed are hereby
terminated and discontinued; further, the Council does hereby rescind the
approval granted previously in council resolution No. 87-60 adopted on
February 8, 1960, for the reasons outlined in the aforesaid communication,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested 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: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
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The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#582-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the requests dated May 17, 1966
Land May 27, 1966 from the Castle Gardens Civic Association, by its offi-
cers, to have a fireworks display on July 3, 1966 at the Castle Gardens
Pool and adjoining 5-acre park site, the Council does hereby grant per-
mission to the Castle Gardens Civic Association to transport and fire such
fireworks, both aerial and ground, on July 3, 1966, provided, however, that
in the event of windy or incumbent weather such permission shall be extended
to allow the rescheduling of same to July 4, 1966, and provided further,
that said display shall be subject to the supervision of the Livonia Fire
Department and shall be conducted in such areas as may be approved by the
Livonia Fire Department; and the City of Livonia, its agents and employees
shall not be responsible for any injuries or damage caused by the fireworks
or by the persons using such fireworks.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#583-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the verbal request of Mr. Charles W.
Allen, Jr., president of the Rosedale Gardens Civic Association, 15337
Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan, for permission to have a fireworks dis-
play on July 4, 1966, the Council does hereby grant permission to the Rose-
dale Gardens Civic Association to transport and fire such fireworks, both
aerial and ground, on July 4, 1966, provided however, that in the event of
windy or incumbent weather such permission shall be extended to allow the
rescheduling of same to July 9, 1966; and provided further, that said dis-
play shall be subject to the supervision of the Livonia Fire Department and
shall be conducted in such areas as may be approved by the Livonia Fire
Department; and the City of Livonia, its agents and employees shall not be
responsible for any injuries or damage caused by the fireworks or by the
persons using such fireworks.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#584-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the request dated June 1, 1966
from the Detroit Race Course, Inc., by its General Manager, Frank J. Liddy,
to have a fireworks display on July 4, 1966, on the premises of said race
course in co-sponsorship with the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
grant permission to the Detroit Race Course, Inc., to transport and fire
aerial fireworks on the night of July 4, 1966, provided, however, that this
display is to be under the supervision of the Livonia Fire Department and
in such area as approved by the Livonia Fire Department; and the City of
Livonia, its agents and employees, will not be responsible for any injuries
or damage caused by the fireworks or by the persons using such fireworks.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#585-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a report dated May 16, 1966
from the Department of Law, submitted pursuant to council resolution
#69-66, with respect to proposals and bids submitted by firms offering to
codify the City's ordinances, the Council does hereby refer this matter
to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#586-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Personnal
Director dated May 17, 1966, approved by the Mayor and the Budget Direc-
tor, which submits a resolution adopted on May 10, 1966 by the Civil
Service Commission wherein it is recommended that the position of sec-
retary to department or division heads be classified as Secretary IV or
Clerk-Secretary III, and that the classification of Secretary IV or Clerk-
Secretary III shall apply only to positions of secretary to department or
division heads with all other secretarial positions to be classified at
lower levels as appropriate, the Council does hereby concur in and ap-
prove of same; provided however, that such classification shall only be
applicable when the person appointed to such position fully meets quali-
fications of those classifications, and if such person is not so qualified,
then in such case classification of the position shall not be higher than
the proven qualification of the person so appointed and there shall be no
increment or added salary payment for a person of a lower classification
filling a position of a higher classification.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#587-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chairman of
the Charter Commission dated May 20, 1966 which submits a request made
by the Livonia Charter Commission for an appropriation in the amount of
S7,500 to be used by the commission for the employment of an attorney to
assist the commission in its work of drafting a revised charter, the
Council does hereby concur in and approves of the same, and the sum of
$7,500 is hereby transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus Acct. to
Acct. 150-2 of the Charter Commission budget for this purpose, and the
City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#588-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief City
Engineer dated May 6, 1966, approved by the Director of Public Works,
regarding the failure on the part of the proprietor of the proposed
Lawr-El Subdivisions #2 and #3, located in part of the S. W. 1/4 of Sec-
tion 24 in the City of Livonia, Michigan, to proceed with the development
of the said subdivisions, the Council does hereby take this means to
terminate and rescind all prior approvals rendered in connection with the
proposed plat and all approvals previously granted with regard to bond
and financial assurances in connection with improvements to be installed
are hereby terminated and discontinued; and further, the Council does
hereby rescind the approvals granted previously in council resolutions
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No. 20-62, No. 21-62, and to the extent applicable council resolution
No. 147-64 is hereby modified, for the reasons outlined in the aforesaid
communication; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Michigan Municipal League setting forth details
of the annual meeting of the members of the Michigan Municipal League, was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#589-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a request received by the City
Clerk on May 23, 1966 from Mike and Donna Navetta, 30107 Mason, Livonia,
Mich., regarding an exception from certain requirements prescribed in
Ordinance No. 305, as amended, with regard to the construction of a pri-
vate swimming pool on their property, the Council does hereby grant the
requested exception and authorizes the issuance of a building permit to
construct said swimming pool on the aforesaid premises, six (6) feet
from the existing property line in lieu of ten feet as required, in the
manner as shown on the map attached to the communication from Mr. and Mrs.
Navetta.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#590-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Joseph F.
Ferry Realty Company, 19601 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48223,
by Mr. J. F. Ferry, Sr., with regard to the taxes levied on certain prop-
erty owned by the aforesaid party in Section 9, the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the City Assessor and the Chief City Engineer for
their reports and recommendations.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#591-66 WHEREAS, under Section 131C of Act 206, Public Acts of 1893, as
amended, the owners are permitted to further redeem properties of which
the State becomes the owner on May 3, 1966,
WHEREAS, the municipalities in which the properties are located
must approve the application of the owner to pay the 1965 and prior years'
taxes, and,
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WHEREAS, the convenience of the taxpaying public demands that
the information be obtained and arrangements to pay said taxes be accom-
plished in one office,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That, Louis H. Funk, Wayne County Treasurer, is, by this
resolution, authorized to act as representative and agent
of the City of Livonia for the purpose of approving the
application of the property owners to pay the 1965 and prior
years' taxes and accept the necessary monies, the same to
be forwarded to Lansing, Michigan by him.
2. That the County Treasurer is further authorized by the City
of Livonia to request of the Department of Conservation,
Lands Division, the withholding of properties from the
auction sale until October 31, 1966, provided that suffi-
cient monies are deposited with the County Treasurer to
effect redemption.
3. That the County Treasurer is to periodically report to the
City of Livonia the properties withheld by him and that this
Council is in turn to confirm said withholdings of the County
Treasurer with notice of same to the Department of Conserva-
tion, Lands Division.
4. That a copy of this resolution be mailed to the Department
of Conservation, Lands Division, Lansing, Michigan.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#592-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 18, 1966 from the Library Commission, approved for submission
by the Mayor and the Budget Director, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Speaker & Associates, Inc., 20519 West Seven Mile Road, Detroit,
Michigan (Estey Corporation), for supplying the City of Livonia's new
South Branch Library with library steel shelving for a total bid price of
$6,591.00, such having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item
meeting the required specifications.
*The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President at 8:55 P. M.
to support the following resolution.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution relative to bids on
shelving for the new library be tabled pending review of specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the tabling resolution with the following result:
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AYES: McNamara and Ventura.
NAYS: McCann, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, and Nash.
The Vice-President declared the tabling resolution denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, and Nash.
NAYS: McNamara and Ventura.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted.
*The President resumed the Chair at 9:00 P. M.
The communication from National Bank of Detroit, relative to Paying
Agency Account fees, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#593-66 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#594-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the request made in behalf of
certain residents of Kimberly Oaks Subdivision by Mr. Thomas D. Heap,
14373 Blackburn, Livonia, Michigan, in a communication dated June 1,
1966, the Council does hereby grant permission to such residents to con-
duct a street dance on Allen Avenue, between Blackburn and Cranston,
between the hours of 8:30 P. M. and 1:30 A. M. on Friday, June 17, 1966,
subject to the approval of the Director of Public Safety.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#595-66 RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of the Council of the City
of Livonia for the month of July, 1966, will be held on Monday, July 11th
and Monday, July 25th at 8:00 P. M.
On motion of Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unani-
mously adopted, this 541st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9:07 F. M., June 6, 1966.
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ADDISON W. BACollirappLerk