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MINUTES OF THE FOUR HUNDRED FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 17, 1963, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Roads Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council
at approximately 8:22 P. M. Councilman Dooley delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present-- Sydney B. Bagnall, John T. Daugherty,
William E. Parks, *Rudolf R. Kleinert, John F. Dooley and Edward H. McNamara.
Absent-- James R. McCann.
Elected and appointed City officials present: Marie W. Clark, City Clerk;
Alan Walt, City Attorney; Charles J. Pinto, first Assistant City Attorney; Robert A.
Shaw, Director of Public Works; Addison Bacon, Director of Public Safety; William J.
Strasser, Chief City Engineer; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; Thomas Griffiths, Jr.,
Chief Accountant; David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner; and David R.
McCullough, City Planner.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#258-63 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 404th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held on April 10, 1963, be adopted with
the addition of the names of elected and appointed City officials.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#259-63 RESOLVED that, the City Clerk be and is hereby requested in the
recording of all future minutes of this City Council, to set forth in the
minutes the names and titles of all administrative officials present at
the Council meeting.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, Daugherty, Kleinert and Bagnall.
NAYS: Parks.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was
#260-63 RESOLVED that, the Council having considered the veto of the
Mayor, dated April 17, 1963, which vetoed Ordinance No. !i.29, adopted by
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the Council at its regular meeting held April 10, 1963, the Council does
hereby readopt Ordinance No. 429, pursuant to the provisions of Section
24, Chapter IV of the City Charter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted and the veto of Ordinance No. 429
over-ruled.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#261-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated April 17, 1963,
from the Department of Law, the Council does hereby transfer the sum of
$177.00 from the Unallocated Fund to the Land Acquisition Account of the
Budget to cover taxes to be paid on Lots 428 through 448 of Schanhite's
Marquette Manor Subdivision, the City having recently purchased such
property.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#262-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated April 17, 1963,
from the Mayor in connection with a certain proposal to locate the central
Post Office building on and within the City-owned Civic Center site, the
Council does hereby take this means to indicate the willingness of the City
of Livonia to sell to the Post Office Department or its assignees, a parcel
of property within the City-owned Civic Center site for use as a central
Post Office building and facility; that the City Engineer and City Planner
are directed to prepare a legal description and recommendation as to a
suitable location for the proposed Post Office building to be located on
the Civic Center site, such recommendation and description to be furnished
to the Council at the next regular meeting of this Council, April 24, 1963;
and further, that the City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately forward
a copy of this resolution to Mr. Donald L. Swanson, Regional Directors
Post Office Department, Main Post Office Building, Chicago 100, Illinois.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, Daugherty and Parks.
NAYS: Kleinert and Bagnall.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Kleinert presented a report from the special committee on
veterans' affairs.
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ordinance amending Ordinance No. 51, with respect to the licensing of
builders (referred to the Committee by resolution #404-62),-62), back to the
Department of Law for a revision in accordance with the comments contained
in the aforesaid Committee report.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McNamara, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert and Bagnall.
NAYS: Parks.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#266-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendations dated April 10, 1963,
from the Legislative Committee, the Council does hereby refer the proposed
Street Ordinance (referred to the Committee by resolution #159-62), back to
the Department of Law for its further comments in connection therewith and
also for the respective written comments of the Department of Public Works,
the Engineering Division, Bureau of Inspection, Police Department, Depart-
ment of Parks and Recreation and Water and Sewer Division.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#267-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report dated April 10, 1963, from
the Legislative Committee, in connection with a proposed amendment to the
Swimming Pool Ordinance, Ordinance No. 305, as amended, (referred to the
Committee by resolution #572-62), the Council does hereby recommend that
the Department of Law prepare an ordinance amending the above ordinance
consistent with the aforesaid Committee report.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#268-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation dated April 10, 1963,
from the Legislative Committee, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action on the letter dated December 20, 1962 from Mrs. Mary P.
Hopkins (referred to the Committee by resolution #1.2-63), regarding the
redistricting of Wayne County Congressional Districts; however, the Council
does hereby express its desire to be informed of any proposed State legis-
lation with respect to the matter and for this purpose the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward copies of this resolution to State Senator
Raymond Dzendzel and State Representative Paul Chandler.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
adopted, it was
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#263-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the special committee established for the purpose of reviewing a certain
request from Allied Veterans' Committee of Livonia, which report is dated
April 17, 1963, the Council does hereby approve and authorize of advancing
the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars to the Allied Veterans'
Committee of Livonia for the purpose of helping to defray the out-of-
pocket expenses to be incurred by that organization in connection with a
Memorial Day parade to be held on Plymouth Road, and other activities
related to such Memorial Day services; provided, however, that this
authorization is subject to the following conditions:
(a) That the Allied Veterans' Committee file with the City a
complete accounting of expenditures on or before June 15, 1963,
indicating the specific purposes for which the aforesaid sum or
any part thereof was used; and
(b) That the said committee will return to the City of Livonia on
or before such date any part of the aforesaid sum not expended;
and provided further, that the Council does hereby request the Director
of Public Safety to extend the assistance of the Police Department with
respect to all matters under its jurisdiction which may be pertinent to
the success of such Memorial Day activities; and for the aforesaid purpose
the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of $1,000.00 from the
Public Relations Account of the Legislative Department (Account No.102-22),
for the above purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Daugherty submitted a report from the Legislative Committee,
which report was received and placed on file.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#261 -63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated April 10, 1963,
from the Legislative Committee, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action on the proposed sign and protective wall regulations
(referred to Committee by resolution #250-62); further and pursuant to the
recommendation of the Committee, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action on the recommendations of the City Planning Commission
contained in Petitions Nos. Z-532 and 1-533, each of which petition being
hereby denied by the Council.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#265-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation dated April 10, 1963,
from the Legislative Committee, the Counci'. does hereby refer the proposed
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#269-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation dated April 10, 1963,
from the Legislative Committee, the Council does hereby request the Depart-
ment of Law to prepare a petition to be filed for and on behalf of the City
Council and the citizens of Livonia with the Public Service Commission,
requesting an investigation by that Commission and a hearing before that
Commission with respect to the utility rates being charged by the Consumers
Power Company.
A report from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee was submitted by
Councilman Dooley, which report was received and placed on file.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#270-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation dated
April 10, 1963, from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, the Council
does hereby request the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners to
authorize the improvement of the cross-over between the north and south
lanes of Schoolcraft Road at the intersection of Brookfield Avenue in the
City of Livonia to minimum Wayne County standards, (it being the under-
standing of the Council that such standards contemplate an improvement
with a stone base only); further, the Council does hereby indicate its
willingness to have the City of Livonia enter into a contract with the
Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners to accomplish this purpose, such
agreement to provide that the County will assume two-thirds of the total
actual cost of such improvement with the City to assume one-third of such
cost; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this
resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
adopted, it was
#271-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation dated
April 10, 1963, from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, in connection
with certain proposals received from the proprietor of the Spring Valley
Subdivision, dated July 31, 1962, relative to the improvement of Hubbard
Road between Pembroke Road on the north and Parker Avenue on the south
(referred to Committee by resolution #703-62), the Council does hereby
reject the first two alternative proposals contained in the aforesaid
letter; provided, however, that the Council takes this means to inform the
aforesaid property owner of its willingness to consider a 33' dedication
on the east side of the proposed center line of Hubbard Road with an agree-
ment on the part of the property owner to install within such dedicated
right-of-may a concrete pavement of sufficient width to adequately serve
the needs of the area; and further, that if the proprietor should make such
a proposal, the Council then requests the Livonia Board of Education to
dedicate 33' west of the center line of Hubbard Road; and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Henry S. Alper,
29859 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan
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By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was
RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation dated
April 10, 1963, from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, the Council
does hereby approve of the installation of street lights on the balance of
Middlebelt Road from Joy Road to Eight Mile Road in the City of Livonia,
as outlined in the letter dated August 21, 1962 from the Director of Public
Safety, it being the understanding of the Council that the estimated yearly
cost of such lighting will be $15,41400, and for this purpose the Council
does hereby authorize and request the City Clerk to makes application to the
Detroit Edison Company on forms provided by such company for the installa-
tion of street lamps of suitable lumen strength to be installed on the
balance of Middlebelt Road from Joy Road to Eight Mile Road in the City
of Livonia, it being the determination of the Council that such road
requires lighting in order to adequately protect the residents of this
community; and the Council takes this means to inform the Detroit Edison
Company that the City of Livonia has heretofore entered into an agreement
with the Wayne County Road Commissioners for the widening and improvement
of Middlebelt Road between F eve and Eight Mile Roads to five (5) lanes and
that such improvement is contemplated to occur within the present con-
struction season.
Councilman McNamara offered the following resolution:
#272-63 RESOLVED that, consideration of street lighting on Middlebelt
Road between Joy Road and Eight Mile Road be and is hereby tabled.
The President relinquished the chair to the Vice President at 9:22 P. M.
Councilman Bagnall supported the above resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, Bagnall, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: Daugherty and Parks.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
The President resumed the chair at 9:24 P. M.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#273-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation dated
April 10, 1963, from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, the Council
does hereby refer the Master Street Lighting Program, submitted by the
Director of Public Safety on August 21, 1962, to the Mayor with the request
that he incorporate for completion a second part of the Street Lighting
Program in his proposed 1963-1964 budget for the Council's consideration
at that time.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was
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#271 -63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation dated
April 10, 1963, from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, the Council
does hereby determine to take no action on the request for street light-
ing on Farmington Road, Six Mile Road, Ann Arbor Trail and Ann Arbor Road
(referred to the Committee by resolution #52-63), it being the determina-
tion of the Council not to light major roads (1) except in accordance with
an orderly development of the Master Street Lighting Program; or (2) except
in those cases where the adjoining or adjacent residential subdivisions
are already lighted or are hereafter lighted as a result of a petition
from the residents of such subdivisions and such lights have been or are
to be installed in accordance with established special assessment pro-
cedures, insofar as is financially feasible.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert and Bagnall.
NAYS: McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
adopted, it was
#275-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation dated
April 10, 1963, from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, in connection
with the request for the installation of a sidewalk along Bretton Road
from Maplewood Avenue to Parkville Avenue (referred to the Committee by
resolution #62-63), the Council does hereby request the Department of
Public Works to improve the existing pathway on the right-of way referred
to above, to the extent that it will be possible for youngsters to either
walk or ride bicycles thereon and such improvement should be accomplished
within budget appropriations.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#276-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report andrecommendation dated
April 10, 1963,from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, in connection
with the street paving program submitted by the Engineering Division, by
a letter dated March 8, 1963 (referred to the Committee by resolution
#177-63), the Council does hereby determine to reject the recoombendation
of the Engineering Division in view of the fact that there are other
streets and areas within Livonia where drainage is satisfactory and which
are in more critical need of improvement than the area described in the
aforesaid letter from the Engineering Division; further, the Engineering
Division is requested to submit a proposal recommending for street improve-
ments an area more urgently in need of the same on the basis of past
maintenance cost, existing conditions and need.
By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#277-63 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby request John E. Hiltz and
Associates to prepare a preliminary plan and estimate of cost indicating
the most practical and economical method of providing sanitary sewer
facilities to the properties in the Parkview Acres and Parkwood Subdivisions
in the City of Livonia; such plan and estimate to be submitted at the next
study meeting, Wednesday, April 2)4, 1963.
By Counci]man Parks, seconded by Counci]man Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#278-63 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby request the Michigan
State Highway Department to meet with the City Council of the City of
Livonia in the near future to discuss the location of the expressway
proposed to parallel Schoolcraft Road in the City; and the City Clerk
is requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the Michigan State
Highway Department.
By Counci]man Parks, seconded by Counci]man McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#279-63 RESOLVED that, having heretofore requested John E. Hiltz and
Associates for a report indicating the feasibility and cost of adding a
sanitary sewer line on Denne Street to the already planned Plymouth Road
sewer project, the Council does further request that firm to recommend
any other alternative method which might more practically accomplish
such purpose.
By Counci]man Kleinert, seconded by Counci]man Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#280-63 RESOLVED that, the petition dated April 5, 1963, from residents
on Farmington Road asking for consideration of a new north-south road
west of Farmington Road, is hereby referred to the Streets, Roads and
Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
Councilman Dooley introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 135, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS THE PLAT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY CF
LIVONIA, BY AMENDING SECTION 13, THEREOF.
THE C1Tf OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 13 of Ordinance No.135, as amended, of the City of Livonia,
entitled "Plat Ordinance" is hereby amended as follows:
Section 13. Minimum Requirements as to Improvements. Minimum require-
rents as to improvements, as to kind, description, quality and quantity,
in or on lands within a proposed plat are hereby established as follows:
(a) Roads Streets and Sidewalks. All roads, streets and
sidew$l ks shall be furnished and constructed in conformance with
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the Subdivision Regulations and the Master Plan of the City of
Livonia, as heretofore or hereafter adopted by the Planning
Commission and shall be constructed in accordance with plans
and specifications approved of by the Department.
1. Residential Streets:
Except as may otherwise be required, concrete
paving with monolithic curb and gutter thirty-one (31)
feet back to back of curbs 6-8-6 pavement design.
2. Half-Mile Roads:
Except as may otherwise be required, concrete
paving with monolithic curb and gutter thirty-four (34)
feet back to back of curbs 7-9-7 pavement design.
3. Except as may otherwise be required, sidewalks shall be
constructed five (5) feet in width and shall be constructed
from curb to sidewalk at all street intersections.
4. All manholes, watergates, hydrants and shut-off boxes to
be adjusted to proper grade in relation to curb and sidewalk.
5. A11 subdivision monuments to be checked after all
improvements are installed and to be corrected or
replaced as necessary and set to within two (2) inches
of finish grade.
6. Street signs shall be furnished and installed in conformance
with the Subdivision Regulations.
7. The Council may establish by resolution sidewalk and
roadway widths and designs as to any proposed plat
other than the above specifications where deemed
necessary or beneficial for the safety and welfare of
the people of Livonia.
(b) Sanitary Sewers and Water Lines. All public sanitary sewers
and water lines shall be furnished and constructed in Conformance
with the requirements of the apartment and shall be constructed in
accordance with plans and spa ifications approved of by the Department.
(c) Trees. In all new subdivisions at least one (1) tree shall
be planted at a central location in front of each residential lot in
the area (parkway) between the sidewalk and curb and there shall be
a distance of at least forty-five (45) feet between trees. Notwith-
standing the foregoing, in the case of lots eighty-five (85) feet or
more in width, at least two (2) trees shall be planted in front of
such lots; and in the case of lots one hundred twenty-five (125)
feet or more in width, three (3) trees shall be planted in front
of such lots; and on corner ;.otst trees shall be planted on both
sides of the corner lots within the parkway.
All trees to be planted in right-of-ways shall be purchased
and planted by the Department of Parks and Recreation. The proprietor
of each proposed plat or subdivision shall deposit with the City of
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Livonia in a special fund to be designated as the "Tree Fund" a
cash sum equal to thirty-five cents (35¢) for each linear foot
of property in the proposed subdivision which is either abutting,
adjacent to, or extending along any existing or proposed street.
Said sums so deposited shall be used for purchasing, replacing,
planting and maintaining trees within right-of-ways in the subdivision.
The Council shall have the right by resolution to reduce or increase
the amount to be deposited in the "Tree Fund" as to any proposed plat.
Such sum shall be deposited before final approval of the plat by the
City Planning Commission or prior to beginning construction, whichever
occurs first.
(d) Traffic Signs. All traffic signs shall be purchased and
installed by the Operations Division of the Department. The proprietor
of each proposed plat or subdivision shall deposit with the City of
Livonia in a special fund to be designated as the "Sign Fund" a sum
to be determined by the Council in connection with each plat or sub-
division to cover the cost of purchasing and installing an adequate
number of street traffic signs necessary in the interest of the
public safety. Said sums so deposited shall be used for purchasing,
replacing, installing and maintaining street traffic signs in
recorded subdivisions.
(e) Grade Level. The rear grade level of each lot shall be in
conformity with the grade level as indicated in the plans and
specifications submitted and approved of by the Department.
(f) Other Improvements. All other improvements not specifically
mentioned in this section shall be constructed and installed in con-
formance with the Subdivision Regulations, regulations of the Depart-
ment, ordinances of the City and resolutions of the Council.
The establishment of the foregoing minimum requirements shall not in any
way prevent the Council from imposing such additional requirements as may
be authorized by law, including the Platting Act.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and
effect.
Section 3. Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid f or any
reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remain-
ing portions of this ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council.
The President relinquished the chair to the Vice President at 9148 P. M.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was resolved
that
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WHEREAS, a bill has been introduced to the Legislature by our
Representative, Paul M. Chandler, which would establish a Wayne County Tax
Assessment Department and abolish the duties of local assessors and retain
local boards of review, and
WHEREAS, inequities occur between cities, villages and townships
in assessments, equalization and taxation practices as a result of local
assessor& using varying standards for assessments, and
WHEREAS, this Council has requested Representative Chandler to
sponsor such legislation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this City Council support
the legislation proposed, which would establish a Wayne County Tax Assess-
ment Department and abolish the duties of local Assessors, while preserving
Local Boards of Review;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Michigan Municipal League be
requested to support the legislation proposed, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be trans-
mitted to Representative Paul M. Chandler, Representative Roy H. Brigham,
Chairman of the Committee on Towns and Counties, Senator Raymond Dzendzel,
the Board of Wayne County Supervisors and all the cities and villages in
Wayne County.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: Dooley, Daugherty and Parks.
The Vice President declared the resolution denied.
The President resumed the chair at 10:10 P. M., and Councilman Kleinert
was excused at 10:10 P. M., for the balance of the meeting.
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McNamara:
#281-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the most recent communication
from the Michigan Department of Agriculture, dated April 1, 1963, and
having reconsidered the department's original letter dated September 24,
1962, the Council does hereby authorize and approve of the City either
purchasing or reimbursing the Department of Agriculture for the purchase
of 5,400 pounds insecticide used in connection with the Japanese Beetle
Program to be carried on by the Department of Agriculture within the City
of Livonia; the Council having been informed by the Engineering Division,
under date of November 13, 1962, with regard to the estimated cost of such
materials, does hereby approve of the use of $805.00 from the Operations
Account of the Forestry Division for this purpose; and furthers the Michigan
Department of Agriculture is requested in the future to give adequate notice
to the City of these spraying activities prior to any financial obligation.
The President relinquished the chair to the Vice President at 10:41 P.M.
The above resolution was supported by Councilman Bagnall.
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Councilman Parks requested a division of the question.
A roll call vote was taken on the first part of the question:
RESOLVED that, having considered the most recent communication from the
Michigan Department of Agriculture, dated April 1, 1963, and having re-
considered the department's original letter dated September 24, 1962,
the Council does hereby authorize and approve of the City either purchasing
or reimbursing the Department of Agriculture for the purchase of 5,400
pounds insecticide used in connection with the Japanese Beetle Program to
be carried on by the Department of Agriculture within the City of Livonia;
the Council having been informed by the Engineering Division, under date
of November 13, 1962, with regard to the estimated cost of such materials,
does hereby approve of the use of $805.00 from the Operations Account of
the Forestry Division for this purpose.
with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, Bagnall and McNamara.
NAYS: Daugherty and Parks.
A. roll call vote wns taken on the balance of the question:
AND FURTHER, the Michigan Department of Agriculture is requested in the
future to give adequate notice to the City of these spraying activities
prior to any financial obligation.
with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, Bagnall, Daugherty, Parks and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared resolution #281-63 adopted.
The President resumed the chair at 10:45 P. M.
The report dated March 21, 1963, from the Chief City Engineer, submitted
pursuant to resolutions #829-62 and #850-62, regarding the improvement of Plymouth
Roads was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
By(buncilman Parks, seconded by Councilman Dooley, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#282-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated April 2, 1963, from the CityPlanning Commission, in regard to
Petition Z-581 submitted by William Buber for change of zoning in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 1 from RUFB and C-1 to C-2, the Council does
hereby concur with the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
the said Petition Z-581 is hereby approved; and the City Planner is in-
structed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
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indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law, and upon receipt of such map, the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60 in
accordance with this resolution.
At 10:48 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, with the
exception of Councilman Kleinert who was excused at 10:10 P. M., for the balance
of the meeting.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#283-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated March 264 1963,
from Charles W. Allen Real Estate Company, offering to mall certain
property to the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby refer the same
to the Director of Public Safety for his report and recommendation in con-
nection therewith.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#284-63 RESOLVED that, consideration of bids for Water Utility Dual
Printing Billing Machine be tabled to the next regular meeting on
May 1, 1963.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#285-63 RESOLVED that, the proposed ordinance establishing a procedure
for the processing of applications for Class C licenses is hereby referred
to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#286-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communications from the
Municipal Finance Officers Association received April 4, 1963, requesting
a contribution by the City towards the expenses to be incurred from the
1963 Local Conference of this organization, the Council does hereby approve
of making such contribution and for this purpose does hereby authorize
expenditure of the sum of $75.00 from the Legislative Public Relations
Account and adding the determination of the Council that this organization
furnishes a significant and beneficial public service to municipalities.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, Daugherty, Parks and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was
#287-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the request dated April 8, 1963,
from the Budget Director, for the use of a part-time employee under the
Student Co-Op Program, the Council does hereby approve of employing a part-
time student to be employed in connection with the said program in the
office of the Budget Director and, in accordance with the aforesaid request,
approves of a rate of $1.00 per hour for such part-time employee; and for
this purpose, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of $800.00
and the transfer of such sum from the Unallocated Account to the Personal
Services Account (No. 139-1) of the Budget Purchasing Division.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, Daugherty, Parks and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#288-63 RESOLVED that, the Council and Board of Wayne County Road Com-
mis s ione rs having heretofore entered into an agreement providing for the
construction of a sanitary sewer in and parallel to Plymouth Road in the
City of Livonia, which sewer is to be constructed by the County pursuant
to Act 342 of the Public Acts of 1939, and it having come to the attention
of the City Council that a number of rights-of-way will have to be obtained
in connection with the construction of such sewer, the Council does hereby
respectfully request the Board of Wayne Country Road Commissioners to
authorize an addendum to the existing contract by and between the City and
the Board which would provide for the County to obtain all necessary rights-
of-way in connection with the said Plymouth Road Sanitary Sewer and pro-
viding also for a method of reimbursing the County for such work; and
provided further, that in the event the Board authorizes the aforesaid
work, the City does hereby take this means of expressing its willingness
to cooperate in every way in the acquisition of such rights-of-way; and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately forward a copy of this
resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
adopted, it was
#289-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the request dated April 8, 1963,
from Burt Homes, Inc., for an extension of an approval heretofore given in
connection with the proposed Meri-Lynn Farms Subdivisions 7, 8 and 9, the
Council does hereby and for the aforesaid purpose readopt and reaffirm the
approval of said subdivisions as contained in its resolution #719-59,
adopted on November 9, 1959, as amended by resolution #273-61, adopted on
April 24, 1961.
By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#290-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated April 10, 1963,
from the City Planner in connection with an adjustment of side yard re-
quirements for lots in the Idyl Hills Subdivision, the Council does hereby
express its agreement with permitting the establishment of side yards
within such subdivision on the basis recommended by the Planner in the
aforesaid letter.
By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#291-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated April 9,
1963, from the Department of Law (submitted pursuant to resolution 109-62),
the Council does hereby approve of the purchasing of the right-of-way re-
ferred to in the aforesaid letter for a price of $4,000.00, which right-of-
way is in connection with the contemplated widening ofHarrison Road for
a distance of approximately 210' north from Joy Road and for this purpose
the Department of Law is authorized to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution; and for the purposes of this
resolution, the aforesaid sum is hereby transferred from the Unallocated
Account to the Land Acquisition Account of the Budget.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, Daugherty, Parks and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The report of the Municipal Court for the month of March,1963, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The President relinquished the chair to the Vice President at 11:24 P. M.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#292-63 RESOLVED that, the Mayor is hereby requested to submit a
progress report to the ouncil indicating the progress made to date in
connection with the various bids received in connection with contracting
for road maintenance work; such report to indicate also when the Council
might expect the final recommendation in regard to such bids.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#293-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated April 17, 1963,
from the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize engaging the services
of the City Auditor, Lybrand, Ross Bros. and Montgomery, for the purpose
of conducting a complete audit of the records and financial statements
of the Department of Parks and Recreation for the period beginning May 1,
1962, to date; such audit report to also include, amongst other things,
the findings of the auditor with respect to compliance with all ordinances,
rules and regulations pertaining to such Department; recommendations, if
the same are necessary, for establishing workable rules to govern the
financial affairs of the Department, and such other comments, conclusions
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and recommendations as the auditor may determine necessary in order that
the requested audit will completely reflect the operations of the Depart-
ment over the said period; and further requests that the said City Auditor,
by letter to the Council, give an estimate of the cost for such audit; and
further, that a copy of any and all reports relative to this subject be
forwarded to the City Council by the Auditors.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, Bagnall, Daugherty, Parks and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President resumed the chair at 11:37 P. M.
On motion of Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and
unanimously adopted, this 405th regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned to Wednesday, April 24, 1963, at 7:30 P. M., the time of
this adjournment being 11:40 P. M., April 17, 1963.
aria . Clark, City Clerk