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MINUTES OF THE THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On June 26, 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 8x46 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, Austin T. Grant, Jack Salvadore
and James R. McCann. Absent-- None.
By Councilman Salvador°, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#399-61 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 336th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livnnia, held June 12, 1961, are hereby approved.
With the consent of all members, the Council departed from the regular
order of business to take care of an item on which interested persons were waiting.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Planning Commission, dated June 16, 1961, in regard to Petition
No. Z-505 submitted by E. P. Burnside and Aaron Martin for change of zoning
in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 23 from RUFB to C-2, the Council does hereby
accept the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition
No. Z-505 is denied.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#400-61 RESOLVED that, Petition No. Z-505 for change of zoning in
Section 23 is hereby tabled to the next study meeting of the Council,
July 5, 1961.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Salvador°, Daugherty, Ponder, Kleinert, Grant and Bagnall.
NAYS: McCann.
The President relinquished the chair to the Vice President at 9:00 P. M.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#401-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the proposed Rouge Valley Sewage
im. Disposal System Contract as submitted to the City of Livonia by the Board
of Public Works, County of Wayne, the Council does hereby request that the
said contract be revised and amended in the following respects:
1) so as to provide that the City of Livonia may use the
Rouge Valley System to the specific maximum total rate of
flow of ?7.94 c.f.s. (including the present existing credited
flow of 19.6 c.f.s.) in lieu of the existing proposed rate
of 86.6 c.L.s.; and
2) so as to indicate the fact that Act 185 of the Public Acts
of Michigan of 1957 has been amended by Act 214 of the Public
Acts of Michigan of 1961; and
3) so as to provide specifically that in the event any federal
monies become available and are used to defray any part of the
cost of the said project, that the contracting communities,
including the City of Livonia, will receive a pro rata reduction
of the obligation assumed under the contract to the extent
that the federal monies are so used; and
that the said contract is hereby approved subject only to those changes and
modifications set out above; and that this approval shall include all other
subsequent changes or modifications that may be necessary in order to
160. further the project but which in no way increase the obligations, financial
or otherwise, of the City of Livonia; and the City Attorney is authorized
to examine and finally approve the contract and all anendments thereto; and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to affix their
signatures to such contract, when modified in accordance herewith, on behalf
of the City of Livonia, and to do all other things reasonably necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
The President resumed the chair at 9:05 P. M.
The letter dated June 15, 1961, from the Wayne County Department of Health
regarding the sewer ban was received and placed on file.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#402-61 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby request the Department
of Law to explore the validity and possibility of the City of Livonia
financing residential sewer connections from existing sewer laterals to
all existing residences where the same are required or necessary, aid to
submit its opinion and recommendation to the Council by Jay 5, 1961.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#403.61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated June 14,
1961, from the Department of Law and the offer dated June 6, 1961, from
the owners of Lots No. 283 and No. 284 of Garden Grove Subdivision, City of
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Livonia, to sell such property to the City for the total sum of $5,000.00,
ler the Council does hereby accept such offer and authorizes and directs the
Department of Law to proceed with the acquisition of such property for
the total sum of $5,000.00, and to do all other things necessary or in-
cidental to the full performance of this resolution; and for the purpose
of this resolution, the sum of $5,000.00 is hereby transferred from the
Working Capital Account of the Capital Improvements Program to Court
House Parking Lot Acquisition Account.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Salvador°, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder, Kleinert, Grant and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#40 -61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated June 16,
1961, from the Department of Law with reference to resolution #23-61,
adopted on January 9, 1961, the Council does hereby refer the same to
the City Planning Commission for further clarification and decision with
respect to those recreational uses arra regulations intended to be in-
cluded within a future amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.
ibir The letter dated June 12, 1961, from the Chief City Engineer regarding
backyard drainage was received and placed on file.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#105-61 RESOLVED that, the communication dated June 21, 1961, from the
Department of Law submitted pursuant to resolution #323-61, and setting
out certain recommendations regarding backyard storm drainage is hereby
referred to the Water and Sewer Committee of the Council for its report
and recommendation in connection therewith.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1406-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
from the Budget Director, dated June 7, 1961, submitted pursuant to
resolution #274-61, the City Clerk is hereby requested to send a copy of
the Budget Director's report to Mr. William 0. Remaley, 32237 Schoolcraft
Road, Livonia, Michigan, for his information and reference.
An Ordinance to Amend Sections 8 and 22 of Ordinance No. 43, as amended,
entitled "An Ordinance to Provide for the Refunding of Outstanding Water Supply
System Refunding and Extension Revenue Bonds, and Construction of Extensions and
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Improvements to the Water Supply System of the City of Livonia; Authorizing and
Providing for the Issuance of Self-Liquidating Revenue Bonds for these Purposes
Under the Provisions of Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended; Provid-
ing for the Fixing, Collection, Segregation and Disposition of the Revenues of said
Water Supply System of the said City of Livonia, and Providing for a Statutory Lien
in Favor of the Holder or Holders of such Bonds upon the Whole of such Revenues,"
introduced on June 12, 1961, by Councilman Daugherty, was taken from the table and
a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following results
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder, Kleinert, Grant and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#407-61 RESOLVED that, based upon the report and recommendation of the
DeFa rtment of Law, dated June 26, 1961, relative to the City of Livonia-
Theodore Ctantz land contract dated September 5, 1958, the Council does
hereby determine that said land contract vendor and his assignees are in
default by reason of their failure to improve the adjoining lands within
a reasonable time, to proceed with platting of said adjoining lands as
agreed upon, and their failure to bring sewer lines to the boundary of
the subject property; further, the Council does hereby instruct the City
Treasurer not to make any further payments on the subject land contract
until further direction from the Council, and the Department of Law is
hereby requested to make demand upon the said land contract vendor and
assignees to comply with the provisions of the contract, or in lieu there-
of, to immediately reduce the balance of the payments an said contract to
an amount agreeable to the Council.
The following resolution was unal imously offered and adopted:
#408-61 WHEREAS, the Council has learned with sorrow of the sudden
passing of Karl Heinzman; and
WHEREAS, our dear friend, servant and neighbor Karl Heinzman
was an outstanding citizen and dedicated leader in our community; and
ibmWHEREAS, Karl Heinzman was an active and able participant in
all phases of Livonia's civic, school and church activities and did much
to insure a successful future for our community;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, having earned the respect
and admiration of all his acquaintances because of his sincere devotion
to the betterment of our conanunity,the Livonia City Council believes it
fitting at this time to record its sorrow for a beloved citizen and friend,
and to share with his family and community the great loss sustained by
reason of the death of Karl Heinzman.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ponder and unanimously
adopted, it was
#409-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from the
Director of Public Safety, dated June 6, 1961, approved by the Mayor,
recommending the illumination of a certain bridge on Levan Road, the
Council does hereby request that the Director of Public Safety submit
more detailed information, including the specific nature of the proposed
improvement and the estimated cost thereof.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#410-61 RESOLVED that, the communication dated June 7, 1961, from Mr.
and Mrs. George Nikorak regarding the dedication of a certain private road
between Eight Mile Road and Norfolk, is hereby referred to the Engineering
Division for its report as to the existing condition of such street, and
its recommendation as to whether or not the City should accept the dedica-
tion thereof.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#411-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated May 10, 1961, and the report
of the Director of Public Safety, dated June 2, 1961, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from ACF Wrigley
Stores, Inc., for a new STM license to be located at 17200 Farmington Road,
Livonia, Michigan.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Salvador°, McCann, Ponder, Kleinert, Grant and Bagnall.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Salvador°, seconded by Councilman Ponder and unanimously
adopted, it was
#112-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated April 3, 1961, and the report
and recommendation of the Director of Public Safety, dated June 14, 1961,
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request
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from Merri Bowl Company, Inc., to add stockholders Henry and Rose Cohen
to 1960 Class C license with Bolding Permit located at 30950 Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, with two bars.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#413-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated May 11, 1961, and the report
and recommendation of the Director of Public Safety, dated June 13, 1961,
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Everett and Zella Mason to drop space from 1961 SDD-SDM license
establishment located at 19162 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan.
Councilman McCann introduced the following Ordinances
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.02 OF ARTICLE
17.00 OF ORDINANCE NO. 60, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED
"ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA."
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 17.02 of Article 17.00 of Ordinance No. 60, as amended,
entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia," is hereby amended to read as
follows s
Section 17.02. Authority to Approve Uses; Filing Fees; Appeal
to Council. Whenever in this ordinance the lawful exercise or existence
of a use requires the approval of the City Planning Commission, such
Commission is hereby authorized and directed to investigate the matter
requiring such approval, to conduct a hearing thereon, to make a deter-
mination, to either grant or refuse approval and to do all things reasonably
necessary to the making of such investigation and determination, subject to
the provisions of Section 17.03 to 17.07, inclusive, of this ordinance.
Each petition or application of a property owner or owners requesting such
approval by the City Planning Commission shall be accompanied by a filing
fee of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00), except petitions filed by a church
which shall be exempt from a filing fee. The applicant for such approval
shall have the right to an appeal within ten (10) days before the Council
from any determination of the City Planning Commission. The Council shall
have the power to review the determination of the City Planning Commission
and either concur with or reverse such determination. The decision of the
Council shall be final.
Section 2. Ordinances No. 306 and 325 are hereby repealed as of the date
this ordinance becomes effective, and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this
ordinance full force and effect.
iftsSection 3. If any part or parts of this ordinance are for any reason
held to be invalid, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance.
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The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#414-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations Division, dated May 31, 1961, approved
by the Mayor, Director of Public Works and the Budget Director, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Mobil Oil Company, 903 West Grand Blvd.,
Detroit 32, Michigan, for supplying gasoline to the City at the price of
$.1199 per gallon, such bid having been in fact the lowest firm bid re-
ceived for a period of one year.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder, Kleinert, Grant and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#415-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations Divisi on, dated May 31, 1961, approved
by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby
ifts accept the bid of Contractors Machinery Company, 13200 North End Avenue,
Detroit 37, Michigan, for supplying the City with one (1) Ka-Mo Earth
Boring Unit for the price of $2,296.32 net, 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: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder, Kleinert, Grant and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Ponder, it was
#416-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works, dated June 26, 1961, approved by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Miller Equipment Company, 32910
Plymouth Roads Livonia, Michigan, for supplying the City with one (i) Ry-Ho
Model 380 Digging Unit at a price of $23,778.00, this to include 3/4 yard
bucket, this included in the bid price with specifications and guaranty as
in the letter from Miller Equipment Company, dated June 21, 1961, signed
by Donald M. Clark; further a 6011 ditching bucket to be supplied at a price
of $495.00 and substitute a 4 diesel engine in place of the Waukesha gas
engine at an additional cost of $1450.00; such bid having been the lowest
bid received for this item, and the Council having accepted the same for
the reasons set out in the aforementioned recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder, Kleinert, Grant and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted,it was
#1117-61 RESOLVED that, the recommendation of the Chief City Engineer,
dated June 5, 1961, regarding a retention basin for Kimberly Oaks Sub-
division No. 2 and Rosemor Manor Subdivision is hereby tabled to the next
regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#418-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Safety, dated June 1, 1961, approved by the Mayor
and the Budget Director, in connection with the purchase of a near unit,
the Council does hereby determine not to purchase this type of equipment
at the present time, and to take no further action on this recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvador°, McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert and Grant.
NAYS: Ponder and Bagnall.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#419-61 RESOLVED that, the Engineering Division is hereby requested to
submit its report and recommendation to the Council regarding the practica-
bility of requiring the installation of slight depressions or elevations
on subdivision streets designed for the purpose of causing vehicles to
travel at lesser rates of speed; and in this connection, the Engineering
Division is requested to inquire and determine whether or not other com-
munities have used or are using this method for controlling the speed of
traffic on residential streets.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#420-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from the
Livonia Chamber of Commerce, dated June 9, 1961, the Council takes this
means to informtthe Chamber that it has deferred consideration of the
subject.
The President relinquished the chair to the Vice President at 9:50 P. M., to speak
on the motions and resumed the chair at 9:51 P. M.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Ponder, Kleinert and Grant.
NAYS: Salvadore and Bagnall.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#421-ba RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief City Engineer, dated June 13, 1961, approved by the Mayor and
Director of Public Works, the Council does herein amend Item No. 3 of
resolution #1486-58, as amended by resolution #143-59, so as to establish
the bond for remaining improvements in Westrail Subdivision to $1,000.00,
to cover the cost of installation of remaining improvements in that sub-
division, and the bond now on deposit with the City of Livonia shall be
reduced accordingly and the liability of the bonding company shall be
limited to said amount; and the City Clerk is herein authorized to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder, Kleinert, Grant and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Ponder, it was
#1422-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief City Engineer, dated June 16, 1961, approved by the Mayor and
Director of Public Works, the Council does herein amend Item No. 3 of
resolution #295-59 so as to reduce the bond for remaining improvements in
Hillcrest Avenue Subdivision to $5,000.00 to cover the cost of installation
of remaining improvements in that subdivision, and the bond now on deposit
with the City of Livonia shall be reduced accordingly and the liability of
the bonding company shall be limited to said amount; and the City Clerk is
herein authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder, Kleinert, Grant and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimoud y
adopted, it was
#1423-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief City Engineer, dated June 15, 1961, approved by the Mayor and
Director of Public Works, regarding the acquisition of certain property
necessary in connection with the development of the 40-acre park site at
Farmington Road and Lyndon, the Council does hereby authorize and direct
the Department of Law to contact the owners of Lots No. 1, No. 2 and No. 21i9
of Grennada Park Subdivision, City of Livonia, to secure from such owners
their most reasonable selling price, and to thereafter transmit such in-
formation to the Council for its consideration.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#421 -61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated June 5, 1961, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Mayor and
Director of Public Works, regarding the proposed improvement of Farmington-
Lyndon Parksite, and submitted pursuant to resolution #99-61, the Council
does hereby approve of the preliminary sketches of the service building
attached thereto and dated June 7, 1961; and does hereby authorize the
Director of Public Works to advertise for and receive bids for the work to
be accomplished under contracts No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3, as outlined in the
aforementioned report and recommendation, and to do all other things neces-
sary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#425-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the request from the Assistant
Director of Public Works, dated June 7, 1961, approved by the Mayor, the
Director of Public Works and the Budget Director, the Council does hereby
authorize the additional expenditure of $850.00 from the Water Division
Budget to cover the cost of purchasing one desk, one chair, and one
printing calculator for use in the Water and Sewer Division.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvador°, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder, Kleinert, Grant and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1.26-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the request from the Chairman
of the Livonia Youth Commission, dated June 1, 1961, approved by the Mayor
and Budget Director, the Council does hereby transfer the sum of $100.00
from present Supplies Account to the Personal Services Account of the Youth
Commission Budget to provide cost of secretarial services required by the
Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Ponder, Kleinert, Grant and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#427-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the City Treasurer,
dated June 1)4, 1961, regarding certain invoices received from the Board of
County Auditors and the Wayne County Treasurer in connection with prepara-
tion of a tax roll and Care of Poor, the Council does hereby request that
the City Treasurer secure an itemized list of services to residents of
Livonia substantiating the amount of these invoices, and thereafter submit
the same to the Council for its consideration.
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By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#428-61 RESOLVED that, the letter dated June 15, 1961, from the City
Treasurer regarding salary adjustment for the D eputy City Treasurer, is
hereby referred to the Finance Committee of the Council for its report
and recommendation.
The report of the Municipal Court for the month of May, 1961, was received
and placed on file.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#429-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the request from the Municipal
Judge, dated June 15, 1961, regarding the installation of air conditioning
units in the Municipal Court House, the Council does hereby request the
Engineering Division to prepare and submit to the Council an estimate of
cost for having air conditioning units installed throughout all municipal
offices.
The Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 12, was removed from the agenda to
the next regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#430-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Detroit Race
Course, dated June 21, 1961, to have a fireworks display on July 4, 1961,
the Council does herein grant permission to the Detroit Race Course to
hold a fireworks display at the Detroit Race Course on July 4, 1961, start-
ing at 9:00 P. M. such show to be given under the joint sponsorship of
the City of Livonia Parks and Recreation Department and the Detroit Race
Course.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was resolved that
#431-61 WHEREAS, the City of Detroit, by action of its Council and certain
other vested interest groups, has indicated a desire to impose a one per
cent (1%) Income Tax upon residents and hon-residents alike of the City of
Detroit; and
WHEREAS, the imposition of a tax upon a non-resident constitutes
taxation without representation as the non-resident would have absolutely
no voice in how the Detroit City government would spend the said taxes; and
WHEREAS, a tax upon a non-resident freely employed by a free
enterprise within the incorporated limits of any city would, in fact, be
a forced tribute by the employee to the city and a tax upon his right as a
free American to employment and the support of his family; and
WHEREAS, the Electorate of the State of Michigan has consistently
taken a position against the principle of taxation without representation
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and has always defended the right of the working-man to seek employment
and to support his family as a dignified citizen without being suffered
the indignity of paying tribute for that right;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the Council of the City of
Livonia go on record as opposing the action of any municipal legislative
body to impose a tax upon the employment and livelihood of non-residents
and recommends to the Legislature that it take immediate and appropriate
action to prevent any municipality from crossing its borders for the
purposes of enacting any form of income tax and/or payroll tax on non-
residents; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, this resolution be immediately
transmitted, upon its passage, to State Senator Raymond D.Dzendzel„ State
Representative Harvey J. Beadle, Mr. John Huss of the Municipal League,
and to all suburban communities.
The resolution from Garden City regarding hiring unemployed persons was
received and placed on file.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was resolved that
#432-61 WHEREAS, the Square Dance Clubs of Livonia and the surrounding
communities are actively soliciting wider public acceptance and partici-
pation in their activities; and
WHEREAS: the local Square Dance Clubs and the Michigan Barn
Dance are cooperating in bringing the participation and enjoyment of
Square Dancing to greater numbers of our citizens and neighborhood groups;
and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the National Square Dance Convention
being held in Cobo Hall in the City of Detroit,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the Council of the City of
Livonia does hereby again acknoltedge and salute the worthwhile and un-
selfish efforts being put forth by the Square Dance Clubs and the Michigan
Barn Dance in the promotion of Square Dance Week and does wish them con-
tinued success in this activity and in all their general programs.
On motion of Councilman McCain, seconded by Councilman Grant and unaaimeuslY
adopted, this 337th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 10:10 P. M., June 26, 1961.
Ma ' ; Clark, City Clerk