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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1965-05-26 Page 7228 MINUTES OF THE FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On May 26, 1965, 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 8.23 P. M. . Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation Roll was called with the following result- Present--Rudolf R Kleinert, Peter A Ventura, Charles J. Pinto, Daniel C Allen, John F Dooley, Edward H McNamara and James R McCann. Absent--None. Elected and appointed officials present Addison W Bacon, City Clerk, Steve Polgar, City Attorney, Milton Firestone, Assistant City Attorney, Robert A Shaw, Director of Public Works, David L Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner, William J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer, Thomas J Griffiths, Jr , Chief Accountant, Victor Beale, Executive Secretary to the Mayor, Don Hull, City Planner, Victor C Phillips, Budget Director, John Dufour, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, Daniel R Andrew, Industrial Coordinator, James Miller, Personnel Director, and Joel LaBo, Director of Public Safety. By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was #527-65 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 495th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held May 19, 1965, are hereby approved By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Pinto, it was RESOLVED that, having considered a communication from the Director of Public Works, dated March 12, 1965, referred to this meeting on March 24, 1965, requesting the establishment of the Water and Sewer Commissioner's salary, the Council does hereby establish an annual salary for the position of Water and Sewer Commissioner at the rate of $11,000 00, payable monthly and effective as of March 1, 1965, provided that for this purpose the sum of $5,750 00 is authorized to be expended from the Water Department Budget and for this purpose the Council does hereby amend the Refuse Fund Budget to the amount of $5,250.00 for such salary and further, all prior resolu- tions are hereby rescinded only to the extent that they are inconsistent herewith A roll call vote was taken onthe foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES- Pinto, Allen and McNamara. NAYS- Ventura, Dooley, McCann and Kleinert. Page 7229 The President declared the resolution denied The President of the Council announced that the Council had received three veto messages from the Mayor, the first on resolution #497-65, adopted on May 19, 1965, regarding Stark Gardens Subdivision By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #528-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the veto by the Mayor, dated May 26, 1965, of resolution #497-65, adopted by the Council on May 19, 1965, the Council does hereby readopt said resolution #497-65, 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: Ventura, Pinto, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Kleinert NAYS: Allen. The President declared the resolution adopted and the Mayor's veto over-ruled The other veto messages dated May 26, 1965, from the Mayor were on resolu- tion #499-65, adopted by the Council on May 19, 1965, regarding Alexander Subdivision, and the Ordinance amending Ordinance No 60, containing Petition Z-661, for change of zoning in Section 31 of the City of Livonia. No action was taken by the Council on these two messages, therefore the vetoes of the Mayor are sustained. By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously adopted, it was #529-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated May 21, 1965, from the Mayor submitting a proposed ordinance amendment to Section 3 8(d) of Ordinance No 21, as amended, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Legislative Committee for report and recommendation. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Allen, it was #530-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated May 21, 1965, from the City Clerk, regarding payment in the amount of $17,800.00 by the American Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company, on a claim made in behalf of the City of Livonia for the loss incurred by a fire on April 25, 1965, to City-owned property located at Eight Mile Road and Newburgh Road, the City Council does hereby authorize the City Clerk to execute in behalf of the City of Livonia a sworn statement in proof of such loss and a sub- rogation in connection therewith, on forms approved by the Department of Law, upon receipt of $17,800.00 from the American Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company, pursuant to Policy No TE-633-508, as complete payment on such claim and, further, the receipt of the $17,800.00 hereinablve mentioned is acknowledged by amendment of the budget as pertains to anticipated revenue and that such revenues be deposited to Account No 362-3, Page 7230 known as Capital Improvement for Recreational Purposes, in the amount of $17,800.00 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES: Ventura, Pinto, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Kleinert NAYS: None The report dated May 21, 1965, from the City Assessor and the list of the 1965 City of Livonia Taxpayer's Appeals, attached thereto, was received and filed An Ordinance Amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 173 of the City of Livonia, Entitled, "An Ordinance to Provide for the Removal, Storage and Disposition of Abandoned and Unclaimed Automobiles, Bicycles or other Personal Property and Provid- ing also for the Confiscation and Disposition of Inherently Dangerous Articles", introduced on May 19, 1965, by Councilman McCann, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result AYES• Ventura, Pinto, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Kleinert NAYS. None The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #531-65 RESOLVED that, having considered an application for refund by letter dated May 4, 1965, from Nicholas George of Nicholas George Theatres, 6621 Allen Road, Allen Park, Michigan, 48101, and a letter dated May 4, 1965, from Lewis N George, indicating that a request for a refund had been mistakenly made in the name of Jeffrey Lauren Land Company (resolution #396-65) , the Council does hereby authorize the refund in the amount of $3,400.00 for the following items to the aforesaid Nicholas George Receipt No Application Date Applicant Fee AR-6185 6-25-62 Nicholas George $1,000 00 AR-6184 6-25-62 Nicholas George 1,200.00 AR-6597 1-14-63 Nicholas George 1,200 00 and further, the Council does hereby authorize the City Clerk and the City Treasurer to do all things necessary to carry out this resolution A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES• Ventura, Pinto, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Kleinert NAYS None Page 7231 By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #532-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation dated May 14, 1965, of the Superintendent of Operations Division, the L Director of Public Works aud Budget Director, �be Oouucil doea bereby accept the following bids for supplying the City with merchandise as listed, at the following prices` Dealer Item Quantity Price Ohio Rubber Supply, 59 Selden, Raincoats 12 $78.00 Detroit 1, Michigan A. J. Baxter & Company 10171 W. Jefferson, Detroit 17, Michigan Axe Handles,single bit,Tiger 12 8 25 Axe Handles,double bit,Tiger 12 8.25 Bolt Cutters 1 11 50 Chisels, cement 6 12.60 Post Hole Digger 1 8.22 Flashlights, 2 cell 12 8 40 Forks, Manure 6 19.20 Forks, Pitch 6 21 60 Groover 6 21 90 Hammers, Brick 2 21 60 Hammers, Claw 3 8 70 Hammers, Mash 6 18.60 Hatchet Handles, Tiger 6 3 90 Hoes, Garden 6 14 40 LBoe Handles 6 7.26 Pails, Galv. 36 54.00 Pick Handles, Railroad 12 I2.00 Pliers, Center 6" 6 3 60 Pliers, Side Cutter 6" 6 12 60 Pliers, Vise Grip, std. 6 8 40 Rakes, Asphalt, 36" 1 49.20 Rakes, Broom 6 9,00 Rakes, Grass, 14« 12 31.20 Rakes, Garden 12 27 00 Cloth Tapes, 50' 6 45 .60 Rules, Lufkin Eng , 6' 24 33.60 Saws , Cross cut hand 2 4.30 Saw Handles, Hacksaw 4 8.80 Saw Blades, Hacksaw 36 5 04 Screw Drivers, 10" 6 8.10 Screw Drivers, Phillips, 6" 3 1.80 Screw Drivers, Phillips, 8" 3 2.40 Sockets, w/handles,3/4" drive 1 set 38 75 Swivels, 3/4" 6 22.80 Swivels, 1-1/4» 6 78.00 Tampers 3 9.90 Trowels, Brick Rub 2 6.00 LTrowela, Cemeut6 �2.I8 Irmvelu, Magueaium 3 l2.75 Wheel Barrows 4 83.20 Wheel Barrel Trays 6 36.00 Page 7232 A. J. Baxter & Co.-con't Item Quantity Price Whips, Grass 12 $ 14 40 Wrenches, Box, set 1 12 50 Wrench, Crescent, 10" 6 12.30 Wrench, Crescent, 12" 12 36 00 Wrench, Open end, set 1 18 50 Wrench, Pipe, 14" 6 21 00 Wrench, Pipe, 18" 6 21 00 Grand Total $ 966.22 Palmer Equipment Company 3575 E Palmer Avenue Detroit 11, Michigan Chain Binders 6 27 00 Broom, Street, 16" 24 36 48 Broom Handles, 54" 36 15.48 Grease Gun, Hand 3 11 40 Hammer Handles, Sledge 12 11 88 Hats, Safety, Winter Liners 12 11.76 Grand Total $ 114 00 and Construction Supply & Rental Company 2600 W Eight Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan Pry Bars 3 $ 14 70 Brooms, Harper, 18" 6 14 58 Fork Handles, Manure 6 6 96 Edger 6 8 34 Hammers, Sledge 3 11 52 Hatchets, Long Handle 6 20 88 Hatchets, Tiger 6 17.94 Levels, Aluminum, 4' 6 42 90 Rain Suits 18 125 10 Rake Handles, Garden 12 18 96 Screw Drivers, 8" 6 6 18 Trowel Handles, Wooden 12 5 94 Grand Total $ 294.00 such having been in fact the lowest bids received for these items A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES: Ventura, Pinto, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Kleinert NAYS: None By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #533-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recoimnendation dated May 10, 1965, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and Water and Sewer Coumiissioner, and the attached final construction estimate, dated May 10, 1965, the Council does hereby authorize Page 7233 final payment in the amount of $5,000 00 to E. S. Mather, Inc. 30777 Shiawassee, Farmington, Michigan, which sum includes the full and complete amount due on a contract dated March 11, 1965, with the aforesaid company in connection with earth moving in the Municipal Dump Site, 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 and affidavit 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• Ventura, Pinto, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Kleinert NAYS: None By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #534-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a petition from Diore Building Company, 31401 Stonewood Ct W , Farmington, Michigan, received by the City Clerk on May 17, 1965, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 73 of the Public Acts of 1959, as amended, the Council does hereby approve of a division of Lot 129 of Sunningdale Subdivision of part of the N E. 1/4 of Section 12, T 1 S. , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, for addition to other lots so as to result in the following descriptions Parcel 1 Lot 130 and the south 20 feet of Lot 129 of Sunningdale Subdivision of part of the N E 1/4 of Section 12, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and Parcel 2 Lot 128 and the north 20 feet of Lot 129 of Sunningdale Subdivision of part of the N E. 1/4 of Section 12, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid petition which is made a part hereof by this reference, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds Councilman Ventura introduced the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE 3 00 OF THE ZONING OR- DINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 60, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA BY ADDING THERETO SECTION (Pet Z-680) 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 Page 7234 Councilman McNamara introduced the following emergency Ordinance. NO 533 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE 3 00 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 60, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, BY ADDING THERETO SECTION (Petition Z-684) A roll call vote was conducted on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result- AYES. Ventura, Pinto, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Kleinert NAYS: None The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication Councilman Allen introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 34 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE 3 00 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 60, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, BY ADDING THERETO SECTION (Petition Z-657) 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 foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #535-65 RESOLVED that, Petition No V-85, submitted by Shelden Land Company, 32121 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, dated May 12, 1965, for the vacation of an easement across the south four feet of Lot 1748 of Rosedale Gardens No 9 Subdivision, being a part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34, T 1 S , R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, is hereby referred to the City Planning Commission for action and recommenda- tion according to law and Ordinance No 29, as amended The letter dated May 25, 1965, from the City Assessor regarding a meeting of the State Board of Equalization on Monday, March 24, 1965, in Lansing, Michigan, was received and filed Page 7235 By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was #536-65 RESOLVED that, this 496th regular meeting of the Council i� of the City of Livonia be adjourned A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Pinto, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert NAYS: Ventura and McCann. The President declared the resolution adopted and the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P. M, , May 26, 1985 1 Addison W Bacon, aity Cle)rk