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MINUTES OF THE THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
iim OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 23, 1961, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council at
approximately 8s40 P. M. Councilman Kleinert delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following results Present-- Sydney- B. Bagnall, John T. Daugherty,
William N. Ponder, Rudolf R. Kleinert and Jack Salvadore. Absent—. Austin T.
Grant and *James R. McCann.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#320-61 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 334th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held May 8, 1961, are hereby approved.
The letter dated May 10, 1961, from the Mayor regarding the United States
Conference of Mayors, was received and placed on file.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#321-61 RESOLVED that, the communication from the Mayor dated May 16,
1961, recommending the creation of additional voting precincts in the City
is hereby referred to the Election Commission for its recommendation and
a report indicating the estimated number of additional personnel, voting
machines and cost to the City, if such action is finally taken.
*Councilman James R. McCann arrived at 8s145 P. M.
With the consent of all members present, the Council departed from the
regular order of business to take care of items on the agenda on which people
were waiting.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#322-61 RESOLVED that, the Ordinance Amending Sections 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
Imi 9, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21 and 35 of the Zoning Map of the City of
Livonia and Amending Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60,
as amended, of the City of Livonia, by Adding Thereto Sections 3.297, 3.298,
3.299, 3.300 and 3.301, introduced on May 8, 1961 by Councilman McCann, be
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tabled to the next regular meeting of the Council, and that both petitioner
and those in opposition Co the change in Petition No. Z-501 be notified.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#323-61 RESOLVED that, the Department of Law, the Department of Building
Inspection, the Department of Engineering and the Department of Public Works
be instructed to submit to the City Council, at the next regular study
meeting June 7, 1961, recommendations on necessary amendments to the proper
ordinances for the correction and enforcement of easements intended for
back yard storm drainage.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#324-61 RESOLVED that, the Department of Law and the Engineering Division
of the Department of Public Works direct a letter to the proper owners of
Lots No. 16 and 17 of Belle Mar Subdivision notifying them that the topography
of the property is not in accordance with the original subdivision approval
and requesting them to take immediate action to place it in accordance with
the original recommendations of the engineering approval of the plat, and
that the Engineering Division is requested to furnish to the owners of
Lots 16 and 17, the proper grades to make corrections possible; this action
is respectfully requested in an effort to solve a neighborhood problem.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#325-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition dated February 28,
1961, from the Merri-Five Property Owners Association, as well as the re-
commendation dated May 11, 1961, from the Traffic Commission regarding the
opening of Henry Ruff Road, north from Five Mile Road to Roycroft, the
Council does hereby refer the same to the Engineering Division for its
report and recommendation.
Councilman Salvadore was excused at 10:09 P. M.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Salvadore returned at 10:12 P. M.
Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#326-61 RESOLVED that, having just completed a complete reassessment of
all properties within the City of Livonia, the City Council does hereby
respectfully request and invite the members of the State Tax Commission
to meet with this body and in this connection requests that the secretary
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of the State Tax Commission contact the City Clerk of the City of Livonia
in order that a satisfactory date might be arrived at convenient to both
groups; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately forward a
copy of this resolution to the State Tax Commission.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#327-61 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby direct the City Assessor
to make the tax books and records of the City available to three repre-
sentatives of the Livonia Citizens League to be designated by the officers
of the association, in order that they might conveniently transcribe and
take notes therefrom.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#328-61 RESOLVED that, the Department of Law is hereby directed to
commence whatever legal proceedings are available, including an appeal
to the State Tax Commission, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
and the taxpayers, with specific regard to the matter of excessive and
insufficient assessed valuations and the State equalized valuation.
The President relinquished the chair to the Vice President at 10:20 P. M.,
iir to speak on the motion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resoluti on with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Ponder and Salvadore.
NAYS: None.
The President resumed the chair at 10:25 P. M.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ponder, it was
#329-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated May 5,
1961, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public
Works and Mayor, the Council does hereby acknowledge its approval of the
Denton Construction Company, the lowest qualified bidder for the con-
struction of a concrete pavement on Merriman Road from Plymouth Road to
Schoolcraft Road in the City of Livonia; the Council does hereby approve
of the contemplated contract by and between such company and the Board of
Wayne County Road Commissioners in connection with this project; a.nd'the
City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately send a copy of this resolu-
tion to the said Board to the attention of Mr. S. A. Noetzel.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Kleinert, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Ponder, it was
#330-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the request for additional funds
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 13, 1961, ap-
proved by the Mayor and Budget Director, the Council does hereby transfer
the sum of $1,839.68 from the Working Capital Account of the Capital. Im-
provement Program to the Personal Services Account of the Recreation
Division Budget to cover the cost of employing two additional playleaders
and two assistant playleaders for the balance of the summer recreation
program.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ponder, it was
#331-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated May 3, 1961,
from Mrs. Howard E. Geldhof, President, Rosedale P. T. A., and having con-
sidered also the letter dated May 22, 1961, from the several property
owners on Hubbard Road, the Council does hereby reaffirm its previous
action taken in resolution #162-61 to consider no further the permanent
closing of Hubbard Road, south from Orangelawn.
iMp A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Salvadore, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#332-61 RESOLVED that, after further consideration, the Council does
hereby reaffirm its p'evious determination and instructs the Department
of Law to commence eminent domain proceedings to obtain title to the
West 1/4 of Harrison Avenue for a distance of 300 feet north of Joy Road
in order that the City might thereafter proceed to have the same improved
and relieve a serious traffic problem which now exists.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty and Bagnall.
NAYS: Ponder.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
imp
adopted, it was
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#333-61 RESOLVED that, the communication dated May 2, 1961, from Mr.Earl
ibmD. Lee, 31390 Plymouth Road, Livonia (Denny's Gulf Service), regarding the
construction of pavement on Merriman Road, north of Plymouth, is hereby
referred to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners for satisfactory
disposition; and the City Clerk is requested to send a copy of this resolu-
tion to the said Board, to the attention of Mr. S. A. Noetzel.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ponder, it was
#334-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from the
Director of Public Works, dated May 15, 1961, approved by the Mayor and
Budget Director, the Council does hereby approve of Change Order No. 2,
adding to the existing contract by and between the City of Livonia and
Wallace Construction Company for the construction of a public library
building, the installation of a room divider and slate floor as first
proposed in the original plans and specifications for the said building,
and in this connection, authorizes the additional expenditure of $2,300.00
from the Library Bond Construction Account for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, McCann, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: Salvadore and Daugherty.
iim The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#335-61 RESOLVED that
WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the Council by resolution
#262-61, adopted on April 24, 1961, the City Assessor of the City of
Livonia has prepared and reported to the City Council the assessment roll
dated May 4, 1961, covering and containing the special assessments assessed
and levied respectively in the proposed special assessment district as
heretofore established for the construction of proposed paving on Brook-
field Avenue between Plymouth Road and West Chicago Road in Section 34 as
designated in said resolution as heretofore adopted by the Council;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the said roll be accepted by the
City Council and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for
public examination and that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to
give notice pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 31 of the City, as
amended, that the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of
the City Clerk for public examination, and that the City Council of the
City of Livonia will meet in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., on Wednesday, June 28, 1961, to review the
said special assessment roll,at which time and place opportunity will be
given to all persons interested to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that, the City Clerk give notice of said
hearing by causing a copy of this resolution to be published once in a
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newspaper published and circulated in said City at least ten (10) days prior
to the date of June 28, 1961, and that the City Clerk also give notice by
sending written notice thereof to each property owner subject to special
assessment by reason of said improvement, the addresses of said property
owners to be taken from the latest tax assessment roll in the City Assessor's
office.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#336-61 RESOLVED that, the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated March 27, 19b1, as amended by a statement dated May 12,
1961, on all matters required by Section 6 of Ordinance No. 31, as amended,
and a public hearing having been held thereon on April 12, 1961, after due
notice as required by said ordinance and after careful consideration having
been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby
(1) accept and approve of said statement, as amended, in all respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of pavement widening
and curb and gutter installation on Cardwell Avenue between Plymouth
Road and Orangelawn in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said amended
statement, and to defray the cost of such improvement by special assess-
ment upon the property especially benefited in proportion to the benefits
to be received or to be derived;
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement as set
lbw forth in said statement dated May 12, 1961;
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is $47,100.00;
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for in
part by special assessments on the property benefited thereby and in
part by the City at large, in proportions hereafter established;
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improvement to
be borne and paid by the City shall be $14,806.00 for paving intersections
and a twenty (20) foot wide alley and that the balance of said cost and
expense of said public improvement amounting to $42,294.04 shall be
borne and paid by special assessment upon all lands and premises in the
special assessment district as herein established in proportion to the
benefits to be derived therefrom;
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement may be paid
in ten (10) annual installments together with interest thereon in the
amount of six percent (6%) per annum on unpaid balance;
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and premises
upon which special assessments shall be levied, as follows:
Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 36 distant
S. 89° 521 W., 825.02 feet from the Northeast corner of said Se ction
36; thence S. 0° 01 50" E., 1790.0 feet; thence 5. 89° 52' W. 332.0
feet; thence N. 0° 01' 50" W., 1790.0 feet; thence N. 89° 52' E.
332.0 feet to the point of beginning;
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(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a special
thist assessment roll including all lots and parcels of land within the
above district designated by the Council and to assess to each such
lot or parcel of land such relative portions of the whole sum to be
levied against all lands in the special assessment district as the
special benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the total
benefit of all land and also to enter upon such roll the amount which
has been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance with the
determination of the City Council; and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll, the City Assessor shall
attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section
11 of Ordinance No. 31, as amended, of the City of Livonia and file
the same with the City Clerk, who thereupon is directed to present
the same to the City Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 246 of the City of Livonia, introduced
on May 8, 1961, by Councilman Ponder, was taken from the table and a roll call vote
conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing ordinance duly adopted and would become ef-
fective on publication.
At 10:35 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 of this
meeting, including Councilman McCann.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#337-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from the Department
of Law, dated May 23, 1961, and the offer dated May 19, 1961, from the Alex
Gordon Building Company, 12070 Greenfield Road, Detroit 27, Michigan, the
Council does hereby accept such offer and approves of purchasing the east
ten (10) feet of Parcel 2928 for the sum of $1,000,00, and in this con-
nection authorizes the expenditure of such sum from the Special Assessment
ibm Fund No. 12, and also authorizes the City Treasurer, City Clerk and Depart-
ment of LW 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
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AYES: Kleinert, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
An Ordinance Amending Sections 22, 23 and 28 of the Zoning Map of the City
of Livonia and Amending Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60, as
amended, of the City of Livonia by Adding Thereto Sections 3.294, 3.295 and 3.296,
introduced on May 8, 1961, by Councilman Ponder, was taken from the table and a roll
call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: 41einert„ Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None,
The President declared the foregoing ordinance duly adopted and would become ef-
fective on publication.
An Ordinance Amending Section 4.45 of Article 4.00 of Ordinance No. 60, as
amended, entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonialn introduced on May 8,
1961, by Councilman McCann, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted
thereon with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
An Ordinance Amending Section 22 of the Zoning Map of the City of Livonia
and Amending Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60, as amended, of
the City of Livonia, by Adding Thereto Section 3.302, introduced on May 8, 1961, by
Councilman McCann, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon
with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty and Bagnall.
NAYS: Kleinert, Salvadore and Ponder.
The President declared the ordinance denied.
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An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 60 of the City of Livonia, entitled
"An Ordinance to Establish Districts in the City of Livonia; to Regulate the Use of
Land and Structures Therein; to Regulate and Limit the Height, the Area, the Bulk and
Location of Buildings; to Regulate and Restrict the Location of Trades and Industries
and the Location of Buildings Designed for Specified Uses; to Regulate and Determine
the Area of Yards; Courts and Other Open Spaces; to Regulate the Density of Popu-
lation; to Provide for the Administration and Enforcement of this Ordinance; to
Provide for a Board of Appeals; and its Powers and Duties; and to Provide a Penalty
for the Violation of the Terms Thereof„ft by Adding Thereto Article 5.25, introduced
on May 8, 1961, by Councilman Daugherty, was taken from the table and a roll call
vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#338-61 RESOLVE) that, having considered the letter from the Department
of Law, dated May 17, 1961, and the proposed agreement attached thereto by
and between the City and the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, sub-
mitted pursuant to Council resolution #79-61, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said agreement for and
on behalf of the City, which agreement amends a prior contract between such
parties dated May 17, 1949, regarding the construction of certain water main
facilities in the then Township of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Salvadore, McCann,Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#339-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from Burt Homes, Inc.,
dated May 4, 1961, offering the use of certain unplatted property to the
City of Livonia for recreation purposes for a limited period of time this
summer, the Council does hereby accept this offer on the conditions and
understanding set out in such letter.
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By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#340-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from the
Greenwich Point Civic Association, dated May 8, 1961, and before determin-
ing to install street lights (ornamental metal poles with underground
wiring) in Ann Arbor Trail Subdivisions 1 and 2, located in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 31 of the City of Livonia, the cost of which is to be de-
frayed by special assessment, the Chief City Engineer is hereby requested
to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the pro-
posed 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 speci-
fications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the
same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what pro-
portion 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 install-
ments in which assessments may be paid and the land which should be in-
cluded in the proposed special assessment district, pursuant to the pro-
visions of Section 6 of Ordinance No. 31, as amended.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#341-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated May 12,
1961, from the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, attaching a pro-
posed agreement providing for the improvement of Middlebelt Road between
Five Mile Road and Base Line Road, the Council does hereby refer the same
to the Department of Law and D irector of Public Works for further
negotiation regarding the City's participation in the cost of this project.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#342-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the request dated May 9, 1961,
from David Lewis, Builder, 17311 Wyoming Avenue, Detroit, the Council does
hereby readopt and reaffirm its resolution #296-59 adopted on April 11,
1959, as amended by resolution #700-59 adopted on November 9, 1959, which
resolutions approved of the Bai-Lynn Subdivisions 3 through 9, inclusive,
situated on the East side of Merriman Road between Lyndon Avenue and
Schoolcraft Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Salvadore, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: McCann and Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#343-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated May 9, 1961.
from the Budget Director, the Council does hereby authorize the Budget
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Director to make arrangements to provide one (i) additional space at the
Greyhound Terminal parking facilities for the use of various city officials
and, in this connection, authorizes the use of $25.00 per month for such
purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Kleinert, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ponder, it was
#344-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Chief City Engineer, dated May 8, 1961, approved by the Director of Public
Works and Mayor, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolu-
tion #74-59 adopted on January 26, 1959 as amended by resolution #450-59
adopted on July 21, 1959, resolution #346- 60 adopted on June 13, 1960, and
resolution #710-60 adopted on November 28, 1960, so as to reduce the bond
for remaining improvements in Kimberly Oaks Estates Subdivision to $16,000.00,
to cover the cost of installation of remaining improvements in that sub-
division, and the liability of the bonding company shall be limited to
said amount; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Kleinert, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#345.6l RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated May 2,
1961, from the Superintendent of Operations Division, approved by the
Director of Public Works and Mayor, together with the attached reports
from the Fire Department and Bureau of Inspection, the Council does hereby
determine that it is in the interest of the public health and welfare that
the two small houses described in such letter and situated on the City
park site at Lyndon and Stark Road be demolished and destroyed and, in
this connection, authorizes the Department of Public Works and Livonia
Fire Department to proceed with salvaging all usable materials from these
buildings and to then demolish or burn the same in the most safe and
cautious manner possible.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#346-61 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby refer to the Director
of Public Safety for his report and recommendation, the recommendation
of the Traffic Commission, dated April 28, 1961, regarding the installa-
tion of two street lights in the vicinity of the Wilcox School.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#347-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the request dated May 5, 1961,
from the Legislative Agent, the Council does hereby authorize the expendi-
ture of a sum not to exceed $600.00 from the State and Federal Legislation
Account of the Budget to cover expenses incurred and to be incurred by
legislative activities.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#348-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 3, 1961, of the Superintendent of Operations Division, approved
by the Director of Public Works, Mayor and Budget Director, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Gib Bergstrom, Inc., 200 South Main Street,
Northville, for supplying the City of Livonia with a 1/2 ton pickup cab
and chassis for the sum of $1,497.34, 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, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ponder, it was
#349-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations Division, dated May 15, 1961, approved
by the Director of Public Works, Mayor and Budget Director the Council
does hereby accept the bid of the Chausse Mfg. Co. Inc., 4453 Fourteenth
Street, Detroit 8, for supplying the City with and installing one (1)
asphalt storage tank for the sum of $5,975.00, such having been in fact
the lowest and only bid received for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Salvadore, McCann, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#350-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 9, 1961, from the Director of Public Safety, approved by the
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Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the request from John Maynard
Pare for a new SDM license to be located at 28444 Joy Road, Livonia,
Michigan.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#351.61 RESOLVED that, notwithstanding the report dated May 9, 1961,
from the Director of Public Safety, approved by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby decline to approve of the request from Alex and Olga Stabrava,
28292 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan, for a new SDD license to be in con-
junction with a 1961 SDK license, the fact being that in one mile of
this area, there are already three SDD licenses in existence.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#352-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated May 8, 1961,
from the Director of Public Safety, approved by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby approve of the request from Maurice Strauss for a new SDM
license to be located at 20400 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ponder and unanimously
adopted, it was
#353-61 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby forward to the City
&fanning Commission the petition dated February 28, 1961, submitted by
David S. Snyder to vacate a certain public utility easement in Coventry
Gardens Subdivision, with the request that a public hearing be held
thereon and a recommendation submitted back to the Council, in accordance
with law and Ordinance No. 29.
The report of the Municipal Court for the month of April, 1961, was
received and placed on file.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ponder and unanimously
adopted, it was
#354.6l RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from the
Fire Chief, dated April 26, 1961, approved by the Mayor and Budget
Director, the Council does hereby approve of the employing of a Senior
Clerk-Stenographer to work in the Fire Department, it being the in-
formation of the Council that there is sufficient funds existing in the
budget of that department to cover the cost of this additional personnel.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#355-61 RESOLVED that, after due consideration the Council does hereby
request that the Mayor and City Treasurer immediately take whatever action
is necessary in order that separate tax statements may be mailed annually
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in the future to all property owners in the City of Livonia on separate
dates; one statement indicating City taxes, the other statement indicat-
ing County and School taxes due and owing; and provided further, that
such action having been taken, the Mayor and City Treasurer are hereby
authorized to proceed with the issuance of separate tax statements as
described above.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By C ouncilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#356-61 RESOLVED that, notwithstanding the existing sewer ban, the City
Council of the City of Livonia does hereby request that the Michigan
State Health Department approve of the installation of a sanitary sewer
system in the Merriman Estates Subdivision situated in the S. W. 1/4 of
Section 14 of the City of Livonia; that this request is made for the
following reasons, amongst others:
(1) That this is a subdivision almost completely developed with
homes constructed a number of years ago;
(2) That the residences in this subdivision are presently serviced
by septic tank facilities which have been condemned by the Wayne
County Health Department;
(3) That more than several of the residents in this subdivision
have been instructed by the Wayne County Health D epartment to im-
mediately discontinue their septic tanks and to provide themselves
with sanitary sewer facilities;
(ii) That the City of Livonia has available and earmarked sufficient
funds since January 12, 1959, to construct the necessary and required
sanitary sewer, but is unable to do so because of the existing sewer
ban imposed by the Michigan State Health Department several years
ago; and
(5) That this installation is urgently necessary in the interest of
the public health, safety and welfare of a substantial portion of
this community.
The following resolution was unanimously offered and adopted by the
Council:
#357-61 WHEREAS, the Council has learned with sorrow of the sudden
passing of Judge Nandino Perlongo, Municipal Judge for the pest ten
years in our neighboring community, the City of Plymouth; and
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WHEREAS, Judge Perlongo was an outstanding member of his
profession, a recognized member of the judiciary and the possessor in
generous abundance of those qualities which mark always the able attorney
and jurist -- a sound knowledge of the law and an intense and unselfish
desire to see real justice done between men and men's causes; and
WHEREAS, Nandino Perlongo overcame blindness in his quest for
knowledge and in his dedication to a useful and satisfying life of public
service and, therefore, his life in the face of obstacle after obstacle
might well serve as an example to all those afflicted by physical handicap;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, having earned the respect
and admiration of all his acquaintances because of his continued willing-
ness to assist the City of Livonia in its Municipal Court and because of
his strong impression on the fabric of our communities,the City Council
of Livonia believes it only fitting and proper to record at this time
its sorrow for a beloved public servant and friend, and to share with
his family and community the great loss sustained by reason of the death
of Municipal Judge Nandino Perlongo.
The resolution requesting the Budget Director to solicit bids for
designation of the official newspaper was removed from the agenda to the next
study meeting.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#358-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the request dated May 16, 1961,
from Mr. J. F. Bushey regarding an exception to Ordinance No. 305, the
Council does hereby, pursuant to Article III, Section 10, grant the
modifications requested by the writer of the above letter.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ponder and unanimously
adopted, it was
#359-61 RESOLVED that, the communication dated May 17, 1961, from the
Department of Law, regarding consulting fees for Edwin M. Orr, former
City Engineer, is hereby referred to the Finance Committee of the Council
for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#360-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter of nomination from
Municipal Judge Lorion, dated May 15, 1961, the Council does hereby
appoint Marie E. Talbot as Clerk of the Livonia Municipal Court, with
all the powers and duties prescribed by Section 12 of Chapter VI of the
City Charter, at a salary of $4,487.34 per annum, effective May 11, 1961,
ihm upon the posting of a bond with the City Clerk in the amount of Ten
Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars, as required by the Charter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Kleinert, Salvadore„ McCann, Daugherty, Ponder and Bagnall.
LNAYS: None.
On motion of Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and
unanimously adopted, this 335th regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 11:24 P. M., May 23, 1961.
MARIE W. CLARK, City Clerk
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