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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1964-02-10 SPECIALPage 6431 MINUTES OF THE EIGHTY-FOURTH SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA Pursuant to the provisions of Section 8, Chapter IV of the City Charter,, the above meeting was held on February 10,, 1964,, at the City Hall., 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan., and was called to order by Councilman John To Daugherty., who acted as Chairman, at approximately 7:52 P, M, Roll was called with the following result: Present-- John T, Daugherty, James R, McCann, Edward H, McNamara., John F. Dooley, Rudolf R. Kleinert, William E. Parks and *Sydney B. Bagnall. Absent-- None. Councilman Bagnall offered the following resolution., supported by Council- man McCann: WHEREAS., in a letter dated May 7, 1962, from the Commissioner of the dater and Sewer Division., approved by Mayor Harvey Moelke, the said letter recommending an increase in water rates f or users of the Livonia Water System, from $1.60 to $1,80 per thousand cubic feet, and WHEREAS, the Council did approve the recommendation and concur in the request by introduction and passage of Ordinance No, 396, and WHEREAS, in a letter dated February 6. 1904, from Water and Sewer Commissioner David Jones,, approved by Mayor Harvey Moelke., recom- mending a reduction in rates from $1,80 per thousand cubic feet to $1.,50, this Council concludes that the original recommendation of May 7., 1962, is in error; the rates should not have been increased and taxpayers of Livonia have suffered an unwarranted increase in water rates due to this recommendatio.i- NCWY -7LTETORE., in ­ik affort to rectify the original action of May., 1962, this Council does hereby resolve that the rates as recommended by Louis H. Schjimel., Director of Municipal Advisory Council, in a letter dated February 4., 1964, be included in an amendment to Ordinance No. 396., for preparation by the Department of Law and submission to the Council at its regular meeting of 4ednesday., February 12., 1964. The Chairman relinquished the chair to the Vice President at 8:16 P. M. By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Kleinert., it was #108-64 RESOLVED that, consideration of water rates be tabled to the next study ses-sion, following the study meeting of February 12 1964. A roll call votewastaken on the foregoing resolution with the following result; AYES: Dooley., Kleinert,, Parks., Bignall., Daugherty and McCann. NAYS: McNamara* The Vice President declared the resolution adopted. Page 6432 *Councilman Sydney Be Bagnall was excused at 8:30 P. Me, for the balance of the meeting, Chairman Daugherty resumed the Chair at 8:34 P.M. At 8:35 P. Me, a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call,, except Councilman Bagnall, who was previously excused; the Vice President presiding, By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Dooley., it was #109-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated Janu- ary 16, 1964,, from Clarence R. Charest., attorney for Herbert A. Brinkman,, regarding Petition M-304, which petition had recently been acted upon by the City Planning Commission on January 7, 1964, and the applicant having appealed the action of the City Planning Commission within ten days, as required by Section 17.02 of the Zoning Ordinance, as amendedj, and the Council having reviewed the determination of the City Planning Commission., the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the City Plan- ning Commission and the said Petition M-304 is hereby denied, for the following reasons: becaase of the health hazard in bein( located next to a food store, and because the noise emanating therefrom would tend to disturb the peaceful enjoyment of adjoining residences. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Dooley, Kleinert., McCann and Mcl�amara. NAYS: Parks and Daugherty. The Vice President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Daugherty,, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adoptedj, it was #110-64 RESOLVED that., pursuant to the provisions of Section 30a, Act 65., Public Acts of 1963, the Council does hereby appoint Leonard J. Hippler, 29612 Transcrest, Livonia, Michigan., as the Republican representative to the Board of Canvassers for the City of Livonia, for a term expiring December 31., 1967. By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman Dooley, and unanimously adopted., it was #111-64 RE,)OLVED thatP pursuant to the provisions of Section 30a, Act 65., PublicActs of 1963, the Council does hereby appoint Lawrence Co Newman, 15661 Southampton, Livonia, Michigan., as the Republican representative to the Board d Canvassers for the City of Livonia, for a term expiring December 31., 1,,165. page 6433 By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman 1%augherty and unanimously adopted, it was #112-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 30a, Act 65, Public Acts of 1963, the Council does hereby appoint Milton Lebenbom, 18537 Milburn, Livonia, Michigan, as the Democratic representative to the Board of Canvassers for the City of Livonia, for a term expiring December 31, 1967, By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously adopted, it was #113-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 30a, Act 65, Public Acts of 1963, the Council does hereby appoint Allen J. Kovinsky, 19530 Hardy, Livonia, Michigan, as the Democratic representative to the Board of Canvassers for the City of Livonia, for a term expiring Decem- ber 31, 1965. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously adopted, it was #174-64 RESOLVED that, the City attorney is requested to prepare a resolution approving the proposed agreement for the improvement of Seven Mile Road, east and west of Middlebelt Road, as was transmitted by letter dated January 23, 1964, from Mr. Oscar Gunderson of the Wayne County Road Commission, and further that the Mayor's office indicate from what source the amount of $34,000.00 is to be allocated. By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #115-64 RESOLVED that, the City of Livonia enter into an Amendatory Agreement with the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Warne.. Michigan, relative to the improvement of Farmington Road from Plymouth Road north, to Base Line Road, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, a copy of said agreement is attached hereto and made a part hereof; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the Mayor and the City Clerk be and the same are hereby authorized to execute the foregoing .Vaendatory Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Dooley, Kleinert, Parks, Daugherty, McCann and Mcl`lamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #116-64 RESOLVED that, the City of Livonia enter into an Amendatory Agreement with the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Wayne, Michigan, relative to the improvement of Merriman Road between Schoolcraft Road and Base Line Road, Michigan, a copy of said agreement is hereof; Page 6434 in the City of Livonia,, Wayne County,, attached hereto and made a part BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that,, the Mayor and the City Clerk be and the same are hereby authorized to execute the foregoing Amendatory Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Dooley., Kleinert., Parks, Daugherty., McCann and McNamara, NAYS: None. By Councilman Daugherty,, seconded by Councilman Dooley :rid unanimously adopted., it was #117-64 RESOLVED that, the firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone is hereby requested to furnish the Council with all and any necessary resolutions relating to the financing of the paving and widening of Farmington Road and Merriman Road in the City of Livonia; also to furnish to the City Council a summary of all necessary future proceedings required on the part of the City of Livonia to expedite the construction of both highways. By Councilman McCann., seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was #118-64 RESOLVED that, in view of recent events that have occurred in other communities wherein local income tax laws have been adopted with- out the consent of the people in those communities, this Council does hereby request that the Department of Law prepare and submit to the City Council an appropriate proposed Charter amendment which would prevent adoption of an income tax in the City of Livonia without an expression of consent by the voters of this City in an election held for that purpose, 4 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results AYES: Dooley., Parks., Daugherty., McCann and McA amara. NAYS: Kleinert. The Vice President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously adopted, it was #119-64 RESOLVED that, the letters each dated February 10, 1964, from the Livonia Police Officers Association and the Livonia Fire k'ighters L Association, Local No, 1164., regarding rates and salaries., are hereby referred to the Finance Committee for report and recommendation. Page 6435 By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #120-64 RESOLVED that, the Department of Law be and hereby is authorized to furnish legal service to the Director of Public Safety., Addison Wo Bacon, Captain Michael Vorgitch and Police Chief James N. Jordan in the case as described in the letter dated February 7., 1964., from the Department of Law. The Vice President relinquished the Chair to Councilman McCann at 10:19 P. M. A roll call vote was taken an the foregoing resolution with the following results AYES: Dooley, Kleinert, Parks and McCann, NAYS: *Daugherty and McNamara. -xCouncilman Daugherty made the following statement for the record: "I think it is a violation of Chapter X. Section 6, of the City Charter, dealing with improper use of City property." The Chairman declared the resolution adopted. On motion of Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted., this 84th Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 10:37 P. M,, February 10, 1.964* I ive vve u-LarK.