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MINUTES OF THE THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF L.;_VONIA
On February 27, 1961, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to ander by the President of the Council at
approximately 9:25 P. M. Councilman Salvadore delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present-- Sydney B. Bagnall, John T. Daugherty,
William N. Ponder, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Jack Salvadore and James R. McCann.
Absent-- *Austin T.Grant.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by- Councilman Dal gherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#111-61 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 328th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held on February 13, 1961, are hereby approved.
The letter from the Mayor, dated February 17, 1961, transmitting the 1960
annual report of the Michigan State Racing Commission, was received and placed on
file.
*Councilman Austin T. Grant arrived at 9:29 P. M.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#112-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Department of Law dated February 22, 1961, regarding anAdvisory
Committee to assist the Board of Review at hearings to be conducted next
month, the Council does hereby approve of compensating the members of
such Advisory Committee at the rate of $10.00 per hour for time spent at
Board of Review meetings and in the field making appraisals pursuant to
requests from the Board.
roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The President relinquished the chair to the Vice President at 9:33 P. M.,
for the purpose of presenting a resolution to the Council.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#113-61 RESOLVED that, the "Report on Examination of Financial Statements"
for the year ended November 30, 1960, dated January 16, 1961, submitted by
Lybrand, Ross Bros. and Montgomery, city auditors, is hereby referred to the
Finance and Insurance Committee of the Council for its study, report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#114-61 RESOLVED that, the matter of a Management Survey, as described
in the letter from Councilman Bagnall to the Council, dated February 27,
1961, be referred to the Finance Committee of the Council in order that
such committee may contact the City Auditors as to the scope and cost
estimates of such survey.
The President resumed the chair at 9:39 P. M.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#115-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated February 22, 1961, the Council does
hereby refer back to the Legislative Committee of the Council the pro-
posed amendment to Ordinance No. 12, pending further review and report
from the committee.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#116-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Legislative Committee, dated February 22, 1961, the Council does hereby
determine to take no action whatsoever with regard to the proposed
ordinance amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, dated August 22, 1958, which
would increase the membership of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and in this
connection, each and every previous resolution of the City Council per-
taining thereto is hereby rescinded.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#117-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Legislative Committee, dated February 22, 1961, in regard to the letter
from Mr. Robert M. Peacock, dated October 18, 1960, the Council does
hereby determine that the establishment of the position suggested in the
aforementioned letter would serve no useful purpose at this time.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#118-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Legislative Committee, dated February 22, 1961, the Council does hereby
refer the letter from William Wood Agency, Inc., dated June 25, 1959, to
the Department of Law for its review and recommendations, if any.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#119-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the verbal recomneni ations of the
Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, the Council does hereby request the
Engineering Division to submit an estimated cost to complete paving on
Robert Drive between Henry Ruff Road and Sunset Street, and on Sunset
Street between Robert Drive and West Chicago.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#120-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee of the Council, dated February 20,
1961, in regard to the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission
dated January 20, 1961, the Council does hereby concur with and approves
of establishing a classification of Assistant Superintendent of Recreation,
and in connection therewith approves of a salary schedule for such classifi-
cation as follows:
$6,500.00 - 1st year
6,850.00 - 2nd year
7,000.00 - after two (2) years; and
resolved further, that the Council does hereby concur with the recommend-
ation of the Civil Service Commission, dated December 1, 1960, establish-
ing the annual pay rate for the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation at
$9,000.00 annually, to be effective with the pay period following the ef-
fective date of this resolution; and further, the Council does hereby
request the Civil Service Commission to concur with the salary schedule
first set out above for the newly established position of Assistant Super-
intendent of Recreation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS): Salvadore.
The President declar::d the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#121-61 RESOLVED that, the matter of dedication and improvement of a
portion of Harrison Avenue, north of Joy Road, is hereby tabled pending
further study by members of the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grant, Salvadore, Daugherty and Ponder.
NAYS: Kleinert, McCann and Bagnall.
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The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#122-61 RESOLVED that, the communication from the Water and Sewer
Division, dated February 21, 1961, regarding approval of architectural
plans for the proposed Water and Sewer Division Building, is hereby
referred to the Water and Sewer Committee of the Council for its report
and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder, *Salvadore and Bagnall.
NAYS: Kleinert.
%Councilman Salvadore abstained from voting which, pursuant to Section 19 of
Ordinance No. 27, as anended, is recorded as an "aye" vote.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Ponder and unanimously
adopted, it was
#123-61 RESOLVED that, the Civic Center Site Plan, Scheme 1, dated
January 20, 1961, as revised January 31, 1961, prepared by William P.
Lindhout and Joseph Cyr, architects, and identified by the signatures
of Council President Bagnall and City Clerk Marie W. Clark, is hereby
approved by the City Council.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#124-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from St.Paul's
Lutheran Church, dated February 2, 1961, the Council feels compelled to
forgo at this time any consideration regarding the sale of Civic Center
property because of the uncertainty at this time with regard to its future
development and the location of buildings aid parking lots thereon.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#125-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report from the Mayor,
dated January 9, 1961, and for the reasons stated therein, the Council
does hereby increase the annual compensation for the position of the
Director of Public Safety by establishing the same at $2,400.00 per annum
payable monthly, such salary rate to be effective March 1, 1961, and for
this purpose the sum of $900.00 is hereby transferred from the Working
Capital Funds Account of the Capital Improvement Program to the Personal
Services Account of the Division of the Director of Public Safety.
Councilman McCann proposed an amendment to the foregoing resolution, but
it was lost for lack of support.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, McCann and Ponder.
NAYS: Daugherty and Bagnall.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#126-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief City Engineer, dated February 15, 1961, approved by the
Director of Public Works and the Mayor, the Council does hereby request
the City Clerk to contact by mail each of the parties whose name appears
on petitions for the improvement of Cardwell Street from Plymouth Road to
West Chicago and notify them of the Council's desire to meet with them at
the study session immediately following the effective date of this resolu-
tion; and that the City Clerk is requested to transmit this notice as soon
as possible in order that the persons involved will have sufficient notice
of the meeting, such meeting to be held at the study meeting of the Council
on March 22, 1961, at 8:00 P. M.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#127-61 RESOLVED that, the Council of the City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, does hereby urge the adoption of House Bill 3647 which would
eliminate the existing 10% Federal Excise Tax being levied against motor
vehicles being manufactured in this country, and in support of this en-
dorsement submit that, (a) the existing tax is discriminatory in nature
because it levies a tax on automobile manufacturing which is not levied
on the manufacturing of other products; (b) the existing excise tax was
only levied as a temporary measure during the Korean War for the purpose
of reducing automobile production and utilization, and (c) the automobile
industry is one of the major and basic industries of our nation and its
well-being is directly related to our nation's economic welfare; and
provided further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit certified
copies of this resolution to each member of the Ways and Means Committee
of the House of Representatives to the attention of the Honorable Wilbur
D. Mills, Chairman.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#128-61 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby refer the proposed
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 43, dated January 27, 1961, together
with the letter from the Department of Law dated February 8, 1961, in
connection therewith, to the Water and Sewer Board for its review and
recommendation.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Ponder, it was
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#129-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the City Clerk,
dated February 16, 1961, the Council does hereby transfer the sum of
$164.43 from Working Capital Account of the Capital Improvement Program
to the Election Commission Account No. 152 (Personal Services) for the
purpose of covering salary expenses incurred as a result of certain
employees working on several holidays last year.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant,Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#130-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of
the City Planning Commission, dated February 17, 1961, in regard to
Petition No. Z-486 submitted by Woodbury Building Company for a change
of zoning in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23 from RUFB to R-1-111 the City
Council does hereby concur with said recommendation and Petition No. Z-L186
is hereby approved; and the Department of Law is requested to amend Or-
dinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, i t was
#131-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommend ation
of the City Planning Commission, dated February 17, 1961, in regard to
Petition No. Z-I.i.87 submitted by G. W. Whitson for a change of zoning on
the north side of Plymouth Road (approximately 800 feet west of Priscilla
Lane) in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28 from C-i to C-2, the Council
does hereby approve and grant the said Petition No. Zl487; and the Depart-
ment of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60
in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#132-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition from certain
residents on Ann Arbor Trail, received February 14, 1961, requesting
the reclassification of certain commercial property situated in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, the Council does hereby refer the same to
the City Planning Commission for its review and a determination as to
whether or not the Planning Commission should initiate a zoning petition
in accordance with the request contained therein.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unaiimously
adopted, it was
#133-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendation of the
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Director of Public Works, dated February 10, 1961, approved of by the
Mayor, in regard to the acquisition of additional property adjacent to
the present Department of Public Works main yard, the Council does hereby
refer the same to the Capital Improvements Committee for its report and
recommendation in connection therewith.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ponder and unanimously
adopted, it was
#134-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief City Engineer, dated February 15, 1961, approved of by the
Director of Public Works and the Mayor, in regard to the proposed improve-
ment of a portion of Harrison Avenue, the Council does hereby amend its
resolution #490-59 adopted on August 10, 1959, so as to grant permission
to Carey Homes, Inc., to install a street on Harrison Avenue between
Curtis and Pickford in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, City of Livonia,
Michigan, provided, however, that such street shall be improved 31 feet in
width and composed of a 6" base of coarse material, 2" of wearing coarse
gravel, and a surface layer of asphalt 2" in thickness, together with asphalt
curbs and gutters; and provided further, that the road drainage system for
such street shall be enclosed, all of which shall be in accordance with the
rules and regulations of the Department of Public Works; and provided further,
that a performance bond in an amount to be determined by the Engineering
Division shall be deposited with the City Clerk prior to commencing any of
the above work to insure the satisfactory installation of the improvements
authorized herein.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#135-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Operations Division, dated February 14, 1961, appro aed of by the Director
of Public Works and the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Gib Bergstrom, inc., 200 S. Main Street, Northville, Michigan, for supply-
ing the City of Livonia with three (3) pickup trucks for the total bid
price of $4,692.00, such bid having been in fact the lowest bid received
for these items.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grant, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#136-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Operati :ns Division, dated February 13, 1961, approved of by the Director
of Public Works and the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bids of:
(1) Telischak Sand & Gravel Co., 12300 Farmington Road,
Livonia, Michigan, for supplying the City of Livonia with
22-A Gravel, delivered to yard, $1.05-ton ( .9975 with disc.)
21-A Gravel, delivered to yard, $1.05/ton ( .9975 with disc.)
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22-A Gravel, spread on job site, $1.15/ton (1.0925 w/disc.)
21-A Gravel, spread on job site, $1.15/ton (1.0925 w/disc.)
60/40 Gravel $1.50/ton (1.14250 w/disc.);
(2) Holloway Sand & Gravel,Iric., 10930 West Six ,Elle Road,
Northville, Michigan, for supplying the City of Livonia with
22-A Gravel, picked up at pit $.55 per ton, and
21-A Gravel, picked up at pit s.55 per ton;
(3) Freeman Trucking Company, 625 S. Deacon Street, Detroit 17,
Michigan, for supplying the City of Livonia with Mason Sand
at $1.50 per ton ( 1.47 with discount);
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: Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#137-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of
the Operations Division, dated February 13, 1961, approved of by the
Director of Public Works and the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Tennyson Chevrolet, Inc., 32570 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan,
in the amount of $4,332.97 for supplying the City of Livonia with one (1)
Cab and Chassis, such having been in fact the lowest bid received.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS; None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ponder, it was
#138-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Operations Division, dated February 13, 1961, 4)proved of by the Director
of Public Works and the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Bill Brown Sales, Inc., 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, in the
amount of $3,371.65 for supplying the City of Livonia with one (1)
Four-Wheel Drive Dump Truck, such having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#139.41 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
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of the Operations Division, dated February 14, 1961, approved of by the
Director of Public Works and the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Bill Cochrane, Inc., 27621 Ford Road, Garden City, Michigan, for
supplying the City of Livonia with two (2) six-cylinder -door Sedans
at the submitted bid of $1,941.60 each, such having been in fact the
lowest bid received for these items.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grant, McCann, Daugherty and Bagnall.
NAYS: K leinert, Salvadore and Ponder.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#140-6lEESOLVED that, having considered the report aid recommendation
of the Operations Division, dated February 14, 1961, approved of by the
Director of Public Works and the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of The Ryco Company, Livonia Division, 12615 Stark Road, Livonia,
Michigan, for supplying the City of Livonia with
#1 Fuel Oil for heating, at 13.5¢ per gallon
#2 Fuel Oil for heating, at 12.5¢ per gallon
#2 Fuel Oil for equipment, at 12.5¢ per gallon
such having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#141-41 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation of
the Operations Division, dated February lig, 1961, approved of by the
Director of Public works and the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Harrison Supply Company, 12272 Coyle, Detroit 27, Michigan, for
supplying the City of Livonia with Type HK's Copper Tubing at the sub-
mitted bid of $6,758.92, less two per cent (2%) discount,such having
been in fact the lowest bid received for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Salvadore was excused at 10:34 P. M., for the balance of the
meeting.
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By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#142-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the rep ort and recommendation of the
Director of Public Safety, dated February 8, 1961, approved of by the Mayor
and Budget Director, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Charles
VanRiper, Jr., for supplying the City of Livonia with 25 handguns for the
total submitted bid of $1,1423.75, such having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, s econded by Councilman Grant, it was
#1)43-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Director of Public Safety, dated Februany 6, 1961, approved of by the
Budget Director, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Bi-Lateral Fire
Hose Company for supplying 1500 feet of 2-1/2" and 400 feet of 1-1/2" fire
hose to the City of Livonia at the submitted total bid price of $2,955.00,
such having been ,n fact the lowest bid received for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ponder and unanimously
adopted, it was
#144-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Safety, dated February 8, 1961, approved of by
the Mayor, and also the request from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
dated February 8, 1961, the Council does hereby approve the request from
James T. Hagan to transfer ownership of 1960 SDM license from James M. and
Claryce P. Jeffrey, located at 28760 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#145-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from the
Civil Service Commission, dated February 16, 1961, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation contained therein regarding the establishment
of the new classification of "Distribution Clerk" and also approves of and
concurs with the recommended salary schedule for that classification of
$3,510.00, first six (6) months; 4r),630.00, seven (7) thru twelve (12)
months; and $3,750.00, after twelve (12) months.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#146-61 ReSOLVED that, having considered the recommendation from the
Civil Service Commissi on, dated February 7, 1; 61, regardirg an adj ustment
in the pay schedule in the classification of tree trimmer, the Council
does hereby concur with the recommended pay jchedule contained therein,
to wit:
$2,38 per hour - first 6 months;
2.144 per hour - 7 t,) 12 months; and
2.149 per hour - after 12 months;
such rates to be effective at the start of the next pay period.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and BagnaL 1.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#147-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from the
Traffic Commission, dated January 1U, 1961, regarding the installation
of street lights on Inkster Road between Five and Six Mile Roads, and
having also considered the communication f rom the Budget Director, dated
January 23, 1961, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby determine
not to take any affirmative action on this matter at this time, but rather,
to consider the same during its budget hearings on the budget for the next
fiscal year; and the City Clerk is requested to transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Chairman of the Redford Township Li ghting Commission
for his information and reference.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1148-61 RESOLVED that, the communications from the Water and Sewer Board,
dated February 21, 1961, transmitting respectively the Budgets for the
Water division and the Sewer division for tlx: fiscal fear b eginning March 1,
1961, are hereby referred to the Finance Committee of the Council for its
report and recommendation.
By Councilman Kleinert, s econded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#149-61 t SOLVED that, before determining to install certain street
lighting improvements in the following described area:
(1) The J. F. Ferry Subdivisions 1, 2 and 3:
(Denne Street, from Richland to Dalhay Street; Dalhay Street,
from Denne to Sunset Street; Sunset Street, from Robert Drive
to Elmira; Orangelawn Stre..t, from Denne to Sunset; Robert
Drive, fromDenne to Sunset; Richland Street, from Denne to Sunset).
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(2) Devonshire Park Subdivision:
(Milburn Street from Robert Drive to Elmira Street; Flamingo
Street, from Robert Drive to Elmira; Hillcrest Street, from
Robert Drive to elmira; Elmira Street, from Sunset to Hillcrest.)
(3) That part of Bel Aire Subdivision which includes:
(Doris Street, from Orangelawn to Richland; Oporto Streetsfrom
Orangelawn to Richland; Fremont Street, from Robert Drive to
Orangelawn; Richland Street, from M ddlebelt to Henry Ruff;
Maclntyre Street, from Richland to $Obert Drive; Henry Ruff,
from Richland to Orangelawn; Orangelawn Street, from Middlebelt
to Richland.)
the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer
is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show tax
delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the
number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare, or cause to be
prepared, plans and specificatiors therefor and an estimate of the cost
thereof and to file the same with the City Clerk, together with his recom-
mendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special
assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the
City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid, and
the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment
district, ,iursuant to the provisions of Section 6, Ordinance No. 31, as
amended.
Councilman McCann introduced the following Ordinance by title only:
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH RULES, REGULATIONS AND
SPECIFICATIONS TO CONTROL AND GOVERN THE PRINTING
AND PUBLICATI N OF ALL OFFICIAL NOTICES OR PtiOCF.RD-
INGS REQUIeING PU3LICATIflN BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Title. This ordinance shall be known as the "Legal Advertising
Ordinance."
Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the
City of Livonia a uniform schedule of rules, regulations aid specifications to
control and govern the printing and publication of all official notices, advertise-
ments and/or proceedings requiring publication in the official newspaper of the City
of Livonia.
Secti on 3. Specifications.
(a) Official Council proceedings shall be set up in two (2) column
six (6) point type with individual paragraph headings included in six (6)
point bold face caps.
(b) Ordinances shall be set up in two (2) column box with heading in
twenty-four (24) point Tempo type and body copy in six (6) point type.
Explanatory copy at the beginning of the ordinances shall be in six (6)
point bold face caps.
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(c) Notices of public hearing shall be set in three (3) column box
with twenty-four (24) point Tempo caps aid body copy in six (6) point
type. The word "petition" and the petition number at the beginning of
each paragraph shall be set in six (6) point bold face type.
(d) Notices to bidders and advertisements for bids shall be set in
two (2) column box with twenty-four (24) point Tempo and body copy in
six (6) point type.
(e) Election notices and registration notices shall be printed and
set as provided above for notices of public hearings, provided that no
elected official's name shall be set in larger type than that used in the
body of said notice.
Section 4. Special Page for Legal Advertisements. All ordinances, official
notices, Council proceedings and other legal advertisements shall appear on a separate
page set aside for this purpose. The page set aside for this purpose shall have the
same page number and the same approximate locati on within the official newspaper at
every publication thereof. In addition, there shall be provided and printed a streamer
across the top of the front page of the newspaper announcing the particular page that
has been set aside for the publication of legal notices, ordinances, proceedings and
advertisements of the City of Livonia.
Section 5. Proofreading. The publisher of the official newspaper shall
submit to the department head placing such newJpaper advertisement proof copies
whenever requested by said department head. The department head shall proofread
such copy and expeditiously return the same to the offices of the official newspaper
with any corrections noted thereon that may be required and with the initials of the
department head endorsed thereon beneath the word "approved."
Section 6. Repeal. 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 7. Severability. Should any portion of this ordinance be held
invalid for any reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity
of the remaining portion of this ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman, Ponder, it was
#150-61 RESOLVED that, in regard to the sale of certain property owned
by the City of Livonia at West Chicago and Harrison Avenue, the Council
does hereby accept the bid from Gust E. Donner, 28475 West Chicago,
Livonia, Michigan, dated December 10, 1960, to purchase such property
for the sum of $800.00, this being the best and highest bid received for
such property, and the above named bidder having agreed to comply with all
of the conditions heretofore established by the City in connection with
this sale.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Kleinert, Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#151-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the request from the Operations
Division, dated February 16, 1961, approved of by the Director of Public
Works and the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the release of the
sum of $13,648.00 from the Civic Improvement Account of the Capital Improve-
ment Program for the purpose of covering the cost of materials to be used
in constructing an addition to the existing Department of Public Works
equipment maintenance garage.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#152-61 RESOLVED that, the Council, having conducted a public hearing
on February 8, 1961, for the purpose of inquiring into the necessity of
installing paving on Antago Boulevard between Cambridge Avenue and Vassar
Avenue in Section 1 of the City of Livonia, does hereby determine that
there is no necessity for such improvement at this time, and provided
further, that the Council does hereby rescind and repeal every other
resolution heretofore adopted in connection with this matter.
The report of the Municipal Court for the month of December, 1960, was
received and placed on file.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#153-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Assessing
Officer, dated February 24, 19b1, approved by the Mayor and the Budget
Director, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 to
the Board of Review to pay for the cost of additional sessions, and the
sum of $1,000.00 to the Assessors Office, for additional clerical and
stenographic help; such appropriati r)ns to be made from the Working
Capital Account.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
On motion of Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and
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unanimously adopted, this 329th regular meeting of the Council of the City of
LLivonia was duly adjourned at 11:00 P. M., February 27, 1961.
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M W. Clark, City Clerk
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