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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1964-03-04Page 6472 MINUTES CF THE FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-SECOND RFGULkR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF LIVONIA On March 4. 1964, 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 8sO8 P. M. Councilman McNamara delivered the Invocation* Roll was called with the following result: Present-- Sydney B. Bagnall, John T. Daugherty, *William E. Parks, Rudolf R. Kleinert, AJohn F. Dooley, Edward H. McNamara and James R. McCann. Absent-- None. Elected and appointed officials presents Marie W. Clark, City Clerk; Juanita Hillas, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, first .Assistant City Attorney; Alan Walt, City Attorney; William. J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer; Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; David L.Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner; Daniel R. Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; Victor Co Phillips, Budget Director; Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; John E. Hiltz, Consulting Engineer; John Dufour, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation; Milton Holley, City Assessor; and Leonard Newlon, Traffic Commission, By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously adopted, it was #174-64 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 441st regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia held February 26, 196., and the 85th special meeting held February 28, 1961, are hereby approved. By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #175-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated March 4. 1964s from the Department of Law, the Council does hereby approve of the proposed contract between the City of Livonia, and John E. Hiltz & Associates, Inc., 15601 West McNichols Road, Detroit 35, Michigan, for the performance of the remaining engineering work required for Industrial Road improvements; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute such contract on behalf of the City of Livonia and to do all other things necessary or in- cidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results AYES: McCann,Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall. NAYS: None page 6473 Councilman Parks was excused at 8s21 P. M., and returned at 8s23 P. M. By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was #176-64 RESOLVED that, the letter dated March 2, 1964, from the Budget Director, is hereby referred to the Finance and Insurance Committee for the purpose of making a study of the entire insurance program of the City, with a report and recommendation to be made for an all inclusive, com- prehensive and more readily administered insurance program. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #177-64 RESOLVED that, the insurance policies covering Mercantile Open Stock Burglary; Voting Machine Coverage; Ford Park Building Fire and Contents; and the Money and Securities Policy, be extended until further action by the City Council. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results AYES: McCann, Daughertty, Parks, Kleinert, Mc Namara and Bagnall. NAYS: Dooley. The President declared the resolution adopted. The report dated March 3, 1964, from the Commission on Children and Youth, pursuant to resolution #172-64, regarding the Youth Employment Service Director, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #178-64 RESOLVED that, the position of Youth Employment Director be created at the salary recommended by the Civil Service Commission, and that such position be temporary for the duration of the present budget, and that the matter of the direction under which this employee will operate will be subject to the recommendation of the Mayor, and further, that the necessary appropriation be made to the appropriate Youth Commission Account, The President relinquished the chair to the Vice President at 8:40 P. M., to speak on the motion. By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, itwas RESOLVED that, the question of the Youth Commission director be tabled pending a report from the Mayor and the Civil Service Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results AYES: McCann, Daugherty and Parks. NAYSs Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall. The President declared the resolution denied. Page 6474 A roll call vote was taken on resolution #178-64, with the following results AYESs McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Dooley, Bagnall and McNamara. NAYS: Kleinert. The Vice President declared the resolution adopted. The President resumed the chair at 8:45 P. M, By Councilman Kleinert$ seconded by Councilman Parks, it was #179-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated March 4, 1964, from John E. Hiltz & Associates, addressed to the Water and Sewer Com- mittee of the Council and containing a report on progress of the various sewer projects and further recommending a modification of the location of the sewer to service the Six Mile Road area in the Mester Plaza, Area 5B, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Water and Sewer Committee and approves the change as indicated by the letter dated March 4.. 1964, from John E. Hiltz & Associates, Inc., and the map attached thereto. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Daaa. ghertry, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall, NAYSs None, By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #180-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendation dated March 3, 1964, from the Water and Sewer Board, the Council does hereby approve the request of Mr. Donald Griffith, President, Detroit Development Corporation, to tap into the Livonia Water Supply System to service their property, subject to the following conditions: 1) That Mr, Donald Griffith,fresident, Detroit Development Corpora- tion shall pay the cost of making the water tap to this residential property; 2) All charges that are pertinent in compliance with the existing and future ordinances of the City of Livonia shall be paid by Mr, Donald Griffith, or anyone representing the Detroit Development Corporation; 3) The connection permit shall become null and void at such time as Redford Township is able to provide water facilities for the property at 20098 Inkster Road, Redford Township, at which time the owner shall terminate his separate water connection to the Livonia Water Supply System at his own expense; and 4) That Mr, Donald Griffith, President, Detroit Development Corpora- Page 6475 tion, shall inform the owner of these conditions, and the owner shall agree to fulfill such conditions, By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #181-64 RESOLVED that, the letter dated March 2, 1964, from the Traffic Commission regarding pavment widths, is hereby referred to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation. An Ordinance Amending the Introductory Paragraph, Sections 16, 332 39.. 40 and 41 of Ordinance No. 372, an Ordinance Establishing Election Precincts Within the City of Livonia, Fixing the Boundaries Thereof, and Providing for the Publication and Posting of Notice Thereof, and Adding Sections 42 and 43 Thereto, introduced on February 26, 1964s by Councilman McNamara, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result: AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. An Ordinance Amending Section 24 of the Zoning Mall 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 3.374, introduced on February 26, 1964s by Councilman McCann, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result: AYES: Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall. NAYS: McCann and Daugherty. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance denied for lack of six (6) affirmative votes. The letter dated February 11, 1964, from the Department of Law, regarding the revision of the Traffic Ordinance, w,s received and filed for the information of the Council. Pa gp 6476 The letter dated February 17, 1961, from the Department of Law, submitted pursuant to resolution #714-63, regarding "tentative approval" of a drive-in theater application, was received and filed for the information of the Council. *Councilman Parks was excused at 9:06 P. M., for the balance of the meeting. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was #182-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a report dated February 17, 19644 from the Department of Law, submitted pursuant to resolution #915-63, with regard to the inclusion of fee or contractual employees in the Retirement System, the Council does hereby request the Department of Law to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 77, the Retirement Plan Ordinance, so as to include contractual employees and fee employees in the Cityis Retirement Plan System, and to thereafter submit same to the Council for its con- sideration and action, and further that the proposed ordinance be referred to the Retirement Board for its report and recommendation. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #183-64 RESOLVED that, having considered reports dated February 12, and February 26, 1961, from the Department of Law, as well as prior reports considered in resolution #15-64, the Council does hereby authorize the acquisition of a parcel of land approximately 130 acres in size and located at the southeast corner of Newburgh Road and Eight Mile Road in the City of Livonia, such property to be purchased on a land contract to be executed by the Seller and the City of Livonia upon the following terms and conditions: 1. That the Seller shall furnish an accurate legal description based upon a recent survey of the property herein to be purchased which description shall require the approval of the Chief City Engineer of the City of Livonia; 2. That the said property shall be purchased for a total purchase price equal to $3,360.00 per acre, with a down payment of $2,000.00 by means of a land contract extended over a twenty-nine year (29 year) period and with the payment only of annual interest payments for the first two (2) years and thereafter annual payments of one -twenty- seventh (1/27th) of principal plus interest in order to complete said purchase; 3. That during the duration of this contract an interest rate of three per cent (3%) shall be provided; 4. That said contract shall permit the payment of principal without penalty or the charge of any additional interest whatsoever at any time, provided, however, that the City of Livonia shall not be permitted to pay more than twenty-nine per cent (29%) of the total purchase price during the calendar year 19611; Page 6477 5. That the Seller shall provide the City with a policy of title insurance guaranteeing that marketable title can be conveyed in the condition required for the performance of this contract; 6. That the Hank of Livonia, 33014 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, shall be designated as the Collection Agency for the purpose of re- ceiving annual payments made pursuant to the said land contract, and shall also keep in its possession a good and sufficient warranty deed executed by the Seller simultaneously with the execution of said land contract, which conveys title to the property herein being acquired by the City` of Livonia., until such time as the full purchase price has been paid and thereupon deliver same to the City; that the aforesaid services of the Collection Agency shall be rendered free of charge; 7. That until such time as the contract has been paid in full, the City will agree not to use or divert any portion of the property herein to be conveyed, for the use of a shopping center or a waste disposal dump, further, that during the duration of such contract, the City will agree not to assign the land contract without the consent of the Seller; 8. That the City shall have the right to move sand, gravel, top soil: peat moss, humus, or make such other changes or improvements in the conformation of the property here to be conveyed as it deems fit so long as such changes or improvements are made in conformity with the ordinances and regulations of the City of Livonia; it is further agreed that any improvements made to said property at any date subsequent to the date of the said land contract for any purpose whatsoever shall be borne solely by the City and that the Seller shall not be obligated in any manner whatsoever; 9. That the Seller agrees to execute simultaneously with the execution and delivery of said land contract a separate agreement whereby the Seller will be obligated and committed to the purchase of revenue bonds in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) at an interest rate of five per cent (5%) which agreement shall be conditioned upon a successful issuance and sale of such a revenue bond issue for the purpose of developing an 18 hole golf course on the property herein being purchased; 10. That the Seller agrees that the cost of revenue s tgmps to be placed on the warranty deed to be delivered under the land contract shall be deducted from the last payment due and owing under same; that all taxes and assessments which have become a lien upon the property at the date of closing shall be paid by the Seller, excepting that current state, county and city taxes shall be pro rated on a due - date basis as of the date of closing; and for the purpose of implementing this resolution, the sum of $2,000,00 is hereby transferred from the Unallocated Surplus Account to a new "Golf Course Acquisition .Account►► to be established in the budget for this purpose, andthe Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to affix their signatures to such a land contract and to do all other things reasonably necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; provided Page 6478 further, that the Department of Law is hereby instructed to prepare land contracts pertaining to the acquisition of the aforesaid property on the terns and conditions indicated herein, as well as such other agreements as may be necessary or required; and provided further, that notwithstanding anything herein contained to the contrary, this authorization is conditioned on the following: a. That the Department of Law first determine the status of the title of said property and the existence, if any, of any recorded encumbrances or liens against the aforesaid premises, and that the Department of Law affirmatively determine -that there are no liens or encumbrances of record; and b. That there are no building and use restrictions affecting the premises which would prevent the property in question from being used as a golf course, park, or for recreational purposes; and C# That there are no easements which would interfere with the use of the premises for a golf course, park, or recreational purposes. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley., McNamara and Bagnall. NAYS: None* By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was #184-64 RESOLVED that, the Council having determined it necessary and in the best interests and welfare of the City of Livonia to acquire a parcel of land approximately 130 acres in size for the purpose, but not limited to, the development of a golf course, park, and other recreational purposes, which acquisition and development is to be financed by the issuance and sale of revenue bonds pursuant to the provisions of Act 94 of the P. A. of Michigan, of 1933, as amended, the Council does hereby retain, the services of Miller, Canfield,, Paddock and Stone, bonding attorneys, for the purpose of preparing the necessary resolutions, ordinances, and all legal matters pertaining to the issuance and sale of bonds in connection with same; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the said firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall. NAYS: None* By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was #185-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a report dated February 25, 1964.1 frox tthe Chief Inspector, approved by the Director of Public Works, (sub- mitted pursuant to resolution #159-64), regarding the problem of rodent Page 6479 control in the vicinity of Inkster and P7,ymouth Roads, the Council does hereby determine to refer said report to the Department of Public Works for implementation and to take such action as may be necessary to carry out the recommendations included in same. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #186-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated February 7, 1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works, regarding the proposed construction of a sidewalk on Five Mile Road, be- tween Merriman and Middlebelt Roads, in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby refer such report to the Streets, Roads and Plats Ccmmittee for its report and recommendation. Councilman McCann was excused at 9:25 P. M. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously adopted, it was #187-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated February 14, 1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public works, submitted pursuant to resolution #912-63, regarding proposed water service to Livonia Hills Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer such report to the water and Sewer Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #188-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation dated January 27, 1964, from the City Planning Commission, in regard to Petition No. 4-619, submitted by Harry Slatkin Builders, Inc., for change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32 from C-2 to R-3, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition No. Z-619 is hereby denied for the following reasons s 1. Existing C-2 in the City of Livonia should be preserved; 2. By making this R-3 area, it will be creating spot zoning; and 3. This would not serve as a transitional use in two directions. Councilman McCann returned at 9:28 P. M. By Councilman Daugherty., seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was #189-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation dated February 11 1961, from the City Planning Commission, in regard to Petition No. Z-628, initiated by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for than �p of zoning in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, from RUFB to Page 6480 R-1, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition No. Z-628 is hereby denied for the following reas ons : 1* that this land is adjacent to a parcel of identical size on the west and faces into parcels of the same size along the south side of Pembroke; and 2* our policy is to discourage lot splitting, By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was #190-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated February 10, 19644 from Mrs. Beulah Link, 15505 Greenianes Livonia, Michigan, regarding the necessity of a street light, or lights, on Greenlane Avenue, north of Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Chief City Engineer, and the Director of Public Safety, for inclusion in reports and recommendations previously requested by resolution #146-64, with respect to the need and necessity of furnishing street lights at the entrance of all existing subdivisions, as well as the number, costs and a priority list relative to same. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, it was #191-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the request dated February 17, 19611, 2rom John Molnar, president of the Merriman Estates Civic Association, Inc., relative to having a portion of Puritan Avenue, between Middlebelt and Merriman Roads improved, the Council does hereby refer such request to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #192-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated February 21, 1964, from Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Rowell, 28504 W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia, re arding the improvement of open ditches in the Seven Mile Road and Brentwood Zenue area, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Department of Public Works for such action as may be necessary and practicable. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously adopted, it was #193-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated February 5, 1964s from Mr. Charles A. Mellas, president of the Meri-Lynn Civic Association, regarding the possible installation of a crossover through the center median of Schoolcraft Avenue, south of Berwick, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Chief City Engineer for his report and recommendation, which report is to include an estimate of the costs incidental to such an in- stallation. Page 6481 By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was #194-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated February 20, 1961, from John 0. Moore, chairman of the "Keep Livonia Beautiful" Committee, as approved by the Mayor and the Budget Director, requesting an appropriation for advertising and literature expenses, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of $313.80 from the Council's Public Relations Account No. 102-22, to cover these expenses, as set out in the budget submitted with the aforesaid communication, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are herein authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; and that such advertising or literature as may be obtained and distributed to the public, pursuant to this resolu- tion, shall not in any manner whatsoever include the names and titles of any elected public officials unless the names and titles of all public officials are included in a uniform manner thereon. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall. NAYS: None. The letter dated February 17, 1961, from John Molnar, President of Merriman Estates Civic Association, regarding Zoning Board of Appeals Cases No. 6.02-10 and No. 6102-12, was received and filed for the information of the Council. Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE k ENDING'r SECTION 12 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY CF 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-624) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances, Volume No.8, 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. Councilman McCann introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE A111ENDING ARTICLE 4.00 OF ORDINANCE NO. 603 AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 4.46. The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances,Volume No.8, 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. Page 6482 By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, it was #195-611 RESOLVED that, the proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 12, is hereby tabled to the meeting of March 182 19611. At 9:35 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, excepting Councilmen Parks and Dooley, who were excused for the balance of the meeting. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was #196-611 RESOLVED that, having considered a request dated February 21, 1964, from the Department of Law for an appropriation to purchase American Law, Reports, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of American Law Reports, 2d, the Digest Index and supplemental service to date in the amount of $1,001.10, and for this purpose, the sum of $615.00, presently available in the Capital Outlay Account of the Department of Law is authorized to be used for the aforesaid acquisition together with an additional appropriation of $386.10, which is hereby transferred from the Unallocated Account to the Capital Outlay Account of the Department of Law; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are herein authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYE: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert, McNamara and Bagnall. NAYSs None, Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 396, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "WATER RATE ORDINANCE" OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 8.1. The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinance, Volume No.8, in the office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE *MDING ORDINANCE NO. 2211, AS AMENDED, CF THE CITY OF LIVONIA.$ KNOWN AS THE I+LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYaTEM ORDINANCE" BY ADDING ARTICLE III THEREOF. Page 6483 The foregoing Ordinance,when adopted,is filed in the Journal of Ordinances, Volume No.8, 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. Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1, 2 AND 3 OF ORDINANCE NO.344, A5 AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND FIXING CONNECTION RENES TO USERS AND BENEFICIARIES OF THE ROUGE VALLEY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM OF THE COUNTY CF WAYNE, AND PROVIDING FOR. THE ALLOCATION AND USE OF THE REVENUES DERIVED FRCM THE COLLECTION CF SUCH RATES. The foregoing Ordinance,when adopted,is filed in the Journal of Ordinances, Volume No.B, 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 Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously adopted, it was #197-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated February 13, 1961,, from the Industrial DevelopmentCommission, wherein certain suggested changes to the M-� and M-2 Districts of the Zoning Ordinance are submitted, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on the new Zoning Ordinance. The letter dated January 27, 1964, from the City Planning Commission setting out its resolution #1-12-64, wherein a Generalized Land Use Plan is adopted as Part VII of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was #198-64 RESOLVED that, the request dated February 14, 1961 , from the Civil Service Commission, regarding hourly rate adjustment for Auxiliary Police, is hereby referred to the Finance Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was Page 6484 #199-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated February 4, 1964s from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works, regarding the acquisition of easements across lots 9, 10, 11, 12 of the Herndon's Schoolcraft Estates Subdivision, which easements are necessary for the construction of a sanitary sewer to service the Frost Junior High School, the Council does hereby authorize the aforesaid acquisition and does further authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $500.00 from the Contract Payment Fund of the Sewer Division Budget of the Department of Public Works for such purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are herein 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 results AYES: McCann, Daugherty., Kleinert, McNamara and Bagnall. NAYS: None. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was #200-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the departmental correspondence dated February 21, 1964, from the Mayor, relative to vacating of streets, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation; and further, that copies of the aforesaid communication be transmitted to the City Planning Commission and the Traffic Commission for their information. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #201-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated February 26, 1964, from the Budget Director and the recommendations contained therein of each of the concerned department heads, the Council does hereby accept the following bids for the following described vehicles and for the follow- ing prices; B. J. Ratigan Motor Sales: 1 - Two -door Sedan with trade-in Bill Brown Sales 2 - Four -door sedans with trade-ins 1 - Four -door Sedan 1 - Two -door Sedan 1 - 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck 1 - Station Wagon with trade-in Total Forest Motor Sales: 6 marked Police Cars with 5 trade-ins 1 - unmarked Police Car 1 - 1/2 Ton Police Dog Wagon 1 - 1/2 Ton Panel Truck Total $1.,604.65 3,388.28 1, 83 2.47 4733.89 1,482.10 1 896.29 $l0, 33.03 $7,476.82 2,048.27 2,494.34 2 022.24 Page 6.85 the foregoing bids having been in fact the lowest received for the purchase of said vehicles. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert, McNamara and Bagnall. NAYS: None. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously adopted, it was #202-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated Febru- ary 24, 1964, from Mr. Leonard R. Farber of Rose -Hill Builders, 14201 West Eight Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan, regarding the splitting of lots, the Council does hereby refer the aforesaid comKnunication to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, it was #203-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated Febru- ary 20, 1964, from the Director of Public Safety regarding the salary grade for the classification of Fire Apparatus Mechanic, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Finance Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was #204-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated February 25, 1964, from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission., and the report and recom- mendation dated August 3, 1962, from the Director of Public Safety in con- nection therewith, the Council does hereby request that the Director of Public Safety submit a more recent report and recommendation in connection with same. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #205-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the oral report and recommenda- tion of the Finance Committee on February 26, 1964, in connection with a request made by the Civil Service Commission for an appropriation to retain a committee of three to assist the Commission in the analysis of group hospitalization and medical insurance bids, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of $1,000.00 from the Unallocated Fund to Account No. 159-2 (Professional Services) for this purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are herein authorized to do all things necessary or in- cidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert, McNamara and Bagnall. NAYS s None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was #206-64 RESOLVED that., having considered a letter dated February 4. 1964, from the Rev, William F. Yakes, Pastor of the Church of St. With,, with regard to conducting a "Spring Festival.," the Council does hereby grant approval of such request conditioned upon compliance with Ordinance No.162. On motion of Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, this 442nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 10:07 P. M., March 4, 1964.