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MINUTES OF THE THREE HUNDRED NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF TIE CO UNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 23, 1960, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five MileRoad, Livonia,
Michigan, aid was called to order by the President at approximately 8:37 P. M.
Councilman Salvadore delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following
result: Present-- Robert Sasser, John T. Daugherty, Sydney B. Bagnall, Rudolf R.
Kleinert, Austin T. Grant, Jack Salvadore and James R. McCann. Absent— None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#267-60 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 308th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held May 9, 1960, and the 53rd special
meeting held May 18, 1960, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#268-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Chief City
Engineer dated May 17, 1960, approved by the Director of Public Works,
in regard to the progress of the Fire Station Site #3 located on Farmington
Road north of Seven Mile Road, the Council does hereby receive said report
and place the same on file,
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#269-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Department of Law dated May 17, 1960, concerning the payment of
certain sanitary sewer claims pending against the City of Livonia, the
Council does hereby authorize the payment of the individual claims set
forth in said report in the amount of $1,405.00, and the Board of Wayne
County Road Commissioners is hereby authorized to pay the sum of $1,405.00
out of surplus funds remaining from the sanitary sewer bold issue; and the
Department of Law is herein requested to secure releases from the individual
claimants listed.
A roll call vote was taken on the f ore going resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was resolved that
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#270-60 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 Danc-
ing to greater numbers of our citizens and neighborhood groups;. and
WHEREAS, the period of June 13 to June 19, 1960, is being generally
recognized as "Square Dance Week" throughout this area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the Couhcil of the City of
Livonia, this 23rd day of May, 1960, does hereby acknowledge and salute the
worthwhile and unselfish 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 continued success in this activity and in all their general
programs.
by Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#271-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report from the City Clerk
and Chief Accountant dated May 18, 1960, relative to excess revenue from
the Parks and Recreation Departnent activity for the five (5) months ending
April 30, 1960, the Council does hereby transfer the sum of $592.32 from
the Unappropriated Surplus to Account #133-55 (Special Adult Activities)
Department of Parks and Recreation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, *Cann., Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None,
Councilman John T. Daugherty, Chairman of the Water Supp1y„ Drainage,
Sewage and Waste Disposal Committee, read a report from such committee.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#272-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Sanitation Department dated April 12, 1960, approved by the Director
of Public Works and Mayor, which requested an adjustment of the Municipal
Refuse Contract between the City of Livonia and the Commercial Removal
Company, the Council does hereby authorize the amendment of the Municipal
Refuse Contract between the City of Livonia and the Commercial Removal
Company as follows:
"Article VI (A): For the first contract month, the number of
dwelling units in the City upon which compensation shall be
computed will be the total of 17,045 as indicated by the number
of Detroit Edison meters installed in residences as of the 31st
day of October, 1959."
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an addendum to
said contract as above provided; and the Sanitation Department is hereby
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authorized to pay to the Commercial Removal Company the sum of $9,937.92
from the Special Fund for that purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#273-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Finance
Committee of the Council, the following transfers are authorized for the
Operations Division of the Department of Public Works:
(a) Transfer $1,000.00 to DPW Gas and Oil Account No.123-21
from the Provision for Other Supplies and Services Account;
(b) Transfer $500.00 for radio repairs to DPW Account No. 128-23
from Provision for Other Supplies and Services Account;
(c) Transfer $1,000.00 to DPW Equipment Rental Account No. 128-46
from Provision for Other Supplies and Services Account.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, MCCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#274-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance Committee of the Council, the rental of the storage building
on Eight Mile Road for equipment is approved, and the sum of $2,800.00 is
hereby transferred from tie Provision for Other Supplies and Services
Account to DPW EquipmentRental Account No. 128-46.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#275-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance Committee of the Council, the addition of one (1) Light
Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works is approved, and
the sum of $2,1100.00 is hereby transferred from the t'mvision for Additional
Personnel Account to DPW Salaries Account No. 128-1.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann1 Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#276-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendati on
of the Finance Committee of the Council, the Council does hereby authorize
the transfer of the sum of $12,000.00 from the Provision for Capital Improve-
ment Account to DPW Equipment Account No. 128-7CE for the purpose of
financing the purchase of a Front End Loader, and the Department of
Public Works is hereby authorized to prepare specifications and to advertise
for bids for a Front End Loader.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#277-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance Committee of the Council, the Council does hereby authorize
the replacement of one (1) laborer in the Operations Division with one (1)
concrete repairman and the use of overtime and temporary money in the
DPW Account No. 128-1 is hereby authorized to be used to pay the wages
of such concrete repairman, subject to concurrence by Civil Service and
provided further, that the classification of concrete repairman carry the
same salary range as sewer repairman and that as soon as possible, these
two classifications be combined into a single classification.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED that, consideration of the classification of concrete
repairman for the Operations Division of the Department of Public Works
be tabled to a mee ting of the Committee of the W hole.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the fbllowirg result:
AYES: McCann and Daugherty.
NAYS: Salvadore, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
The President declared the resolution denied.
A roll call vote was taken on resolution #277-60, with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
An Ordinance Amending Sections 1.i., 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21
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
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Section 3.267, introduced on May 9, 1960, by Councilman Grant, was taken from the
table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the ordinance duly adopted and would b ecome effective on
publication.
An Ordinance Amending Sections 9, 10, 11 and 16 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 3.268, introduced on
May 9, 1960, by Councilman Kleinert, was taken from the table aid a roll call vote
conducted thereon with the fo17 owing result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effbctive on
publication.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#278-60 RESOLVED that, The Detroit Bank and Trust Company be aid is hereby
appointed as Paying Agent for : 720,000.00 City of Livonia, Wayne County,
ML chi gan, Water Supply Sys tem Revenue, Series D, Bonds, as follows
Bonds dated March 1, 1960, maturing serially from March 1,
1962 to and including March 1, 1989, with interest at 5%,
4-3/14% and 4-1/2%, payable semi-annually on March 1 and
September 1;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, The Detroit Bank aid Trust Company
receive as compensation for its services as Paying Agent, fees on the
following basis:
For services in paying coupons - 5 ¢ per coupon paid;
For services in paying bonds at each maturity or call -
$1.00 for each bond of $1,000 or less;
Minimum charge for any six months period - $10.00;
The issuer agrees to deposit with the Paying Agent, on or
before each payment date, sufficient funds for maturing
coupons and maturing and called bonds;
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The Paying Agent's fees shall be paid in advance for each
period and included with deposits covering interest and
principal payments;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute an agreement with The Detroit Bank aid Trust Company
of Detroit, Michigan, in accordance with the terns of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the follawirg result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall , Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#279-60 RESOLVED that, the matter of designating banks as paying agents
in connection with bond issues be referred to the Finance Committee of the
Council for its report and recommendation.
Councilman Bagnall offered the following resolution, seconded by
Councilman McCann:
#280-60 WHEREAS, the City of Detroit Board of Water Commissioners has
been requesting the authorization of the Livonia City Council for Plymouth
Township to tie in to the Livonia Water Supply System, and
WHEREAS, Livonia City. Council has conducted its own investigation
of allowing Plymouth Township to tap in to the Livonia Water Supply System
and has determined that permission to allow Plymouth Township to connect
should be withheld until it is shown that such connection shall not con-
stitute a detriment to the users of the Livonia Water Supply System, and
WHEREAS, the City of Detroit Board cf Water Commissioners by
letter dated May 72, 1960 indicated that it was preparing to sign a formal
contract with Plymouth Township so that the connection with Plymouth Town-
ship from the Livonia Water Supply System can be made when the new
facilities under construction are completed,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the Council of the City of
Livonia does hereby re-assert its previous position that Plymouth Township
shall not be allowed to tap in to the Water Supply System of the City of
Livonia until it is shown that no detriment will be caused to the users
of the Livonia system; and that it is the intent of the Council to recon-
sider the request of the City of Detroit Board of Water Commissioners on
or about September 30, 1960, after the Council has had a chance to
further evaluate the ability of the existing Livonia Water System to
furnish adequate water supply to Livonia residents during the 120 days
prior to September 30, 1960; and that the Department of Law and the Mayor
do all things necessary to prevent any connection to the Livonia Water
System until such tine as the Livonia City Council determines that the
City of Livonia has an adequate water supply.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall and Sasser.
NAYS: Kleine rt and Grant.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Bagnall introduced the following Ordi naice:
NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE USE OF WATER FROM THE WAYNE COUNTY
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA; AND PROVIDING
FOR A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Whenever the Water and Sewer Board of the City of Livonia
shall determine that the amount of pumpage of water from its distribution system
has reached such a volunn that unless restricted the public health, safety and
general welfare is likely to be endangered, it shall prescribe rules and/or regu-
lations to conserve the water supply during such emergency.
Section 2. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to
violate any such rule and/or regulation; provided that before any such rule and/or
regulation shall become effective, it shall be approved by resolution of the City
Council and then published in one issue of the official newspaper of the City of
Livonia.
Section 3. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of
this ordinance or of any rule and/or regulation lawfully promulgated therewith,
shall upon conviction thereof be subject to a fine of not more than One Hundred
($100.00) Dollars.
Section 4. Ordinances No. 57, No. 68 and No. 84 are hereby specifically
repealed and ail other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith axe
hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to five this ordinance full force and
effect.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table far consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#281-60 RESOLVED that, the question of establishing rules and regulations
as provided in the Water Ordinance is hereby referred to a joint meeting
of the Water and Sewer Committee of the C ouncil and the Water and Sewer
Board for a complete report to the Council.
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By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#282-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of Mr. Raymond L.
Stone, Financial Secretary of Local #262, UAW-AFL-CIO, dated May 17, 1960,
to place a tent or voting booth on Amrhein Road for the purpose of conducting
an election on May 25, 1960, the Council does hereby approve said request
provided that Local #262, UAW-AFL-CI0 will assume any and all liabilities
incurred from such use.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#283-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from the Mayor
dated May 13, 1960, which pertained to the question of adding fluoride to
the Livonia Water Supply, the Council does hereby recommend that the Mayor
appoint a Citizens Committee to study such report and make its report and
recommendation to the Mayor.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#281 -60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Water and Sewer Board dated May 11, 1960, relative to the amendment
of Ordinance No. 224, the Council does hereby establish, under Article IV
of Ordinance No. 224, that the special sewer service rate for the C & B
Swim Club shall be none and that, under Article V for Disposal and Main-
tenance, the rate for said club shall be the commercial rate based upon
water consumption; and the Department of Law and the Water and Sewer Board
are hereby requested to do all things necessary 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, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann arra unanimously
adopted, it was
#285-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of Mrs. Harvey G.
Petrillo dated May 11, 1960, relative to signs in the City of Livonia, the
Council does hereby refer Mrs. Petrillo's request for information to the
Bureau of Inspection and the Bureau of Inspection is requested to make its
report and recommendation to the Council concerning such sighs.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#286-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition of Harold E. Booth
dated May 6, 1960, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 73 of the
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Public Acts of 1959, the Council does hereby approve of dividing Lot 12a
into two lots, the same being located in Elmwood Farms Subdivision in the
Northeast 1/14 of Section 2, City of Livonia, Wayne County, State of Mi higai,
recorded in Liber l48, Page 59 of Plats, Wayne County Records; and the City
Clerk is requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be
recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
At 9:36 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all numbers present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#287-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations Division dated. May 6, 1960, approved
by the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Bill Brown Sales, lnc., 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, in the
amount of $5,182.98 for supplying to the City one (1) Ford C-800 truck,
such having been the lowest bid received for this item; and the Council
further accepts the bid of Bell Equipment Company 1722 W. Houstonia, Royal
Oak, Michigan, for s upplying the City with one (1) Eductor, Elgin Model,
at the submitted bid of $9,827.00, such having been the lowest acceptable
bid received for such item; and the City Clerk and Director of Pilic Works
are hereby authorized to do all things necessary 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, Bagnar, J 1 einert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#288-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations Division dated May 6, 1960, approved
by the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Ellis & Ford Mfg. Co., 1100 Coolidge Road, Birmingham, Michigan, for
supplying the City with 4" and 6" Transite Pipe in the size and price
hereinafter stated, such having been the low bid submitted:
14" Transite Pipe - $0.145 per foot
6" Transite Pipe - $0.714 per foot;
and the Council further accepts the bid of Johns-Manville Sales Corporation,
832 Fisher Building, Detroit 2, Michigan, for supplying the City with the
size of pipe for the price stated as follows, such having been the only bid
received for said items:
8" Transite Pipe - $1.148 per foot
10" Transite Pipe - $1.89 per foot
12" Transite Pipe - $2.14L4 per foot
15" Transite Pipe - $3.16 per foot
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6" Perforated Transite - $0.65 per foot
8" Perforated Transite - $1.09 per foot
10" Perforated Transite - $1.49 per foot
12" Perforated Transite - $1.94 per foot;
and the City Clerk and Director of Public Works are hereby authorized to
do all things necessary 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, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#289-60 RESOLVED that, having ccnsidered the report and recommendatioh
of the Superintendent of Operations Division dated May 6, 1960, approved
by the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Armco Drainage & Metal Products, Inc., 17360 W. Eight Mile Road, South-
field, Michigan, for supplying the City with corrugated metal pipe in the
size and amount as hereinafter stated, such having been the low bid received:
Group I - Armco Standard Tube
10" Pipe $ 1.74 per foot
12" Pipe $ 1.97 per foot
15" Pipe $ 2.32E per foot
18" Pipe $ 2.74 per foot
2L1." Pipe $ 4.39 per foot
15" end sections $15.80 each
18" end sections $19.25 each
24" end sections 4332.00 each
Group II - Helcor Tube
10" Pipe $ 1.29 per foot
12" Pipe $ 1.54 per foot
Group III - Helcor Perforated
6" Pipe $ 0.73 per foot
8" Pipe $ 1.09 per foot
10" Pipe $ 1.39 per foot
12" Pipe $ 1.66 per foot
15" Pipe $ 2.16 per foot
Group IV - Armco Pipe Arch
50" x 31" $11.29 per foot
5Z" x 36" $12.94 per foot
65" x 40" $15.55 per foot
72" x 44" 322.33 per foot
50" x 31" bands $11.29 per foot
58" x 36" bands $12.94 per foot
65" x 40" bands $15.55 per foot
72" x 44" bands $22.33 per foot
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Group IV - Armco Pipe Arch - continued
50" x 31" end sections - $ 84.50 each
58" x 369 end sections - $106.25 each
65" x 40" end sections - $177.50 each
72" x 44" end sections - $240.00 each
Group V - Smooth Flo Sewer Pipe
24" Pipe $ 5.60 per foot
24" bands $ 5.60 per foot;
and the City Clerk and Director of Public Works are hereby authorized to
do all things necessary to the full performaice of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#290-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Supaintendent of Operations Division dated May 6, 1960, approved
by the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Bill Brown Sales, Inc., 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, for
supplying the City with one (1) new Ford F-600 Dump Truck in the anoint
of $3,314.87, such having been the lowest bid received; and the City Clerk
and Director of Public Works are hereby authorized to do all things neces-
sary 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, Bagnall , Kleinert, Grant aid Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#291-60 RESOLVED that, having c cnsidered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations Divi si on dated May 6, 1960, approved
by the Director of Public :corks, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Tennyson Chevrolet for supplying the City with one (1) C3603 Van Truck,
with McCabe Powers body, in the amount of $3,107.08, such having been the
lowest bid received; and the City Clerk and Director of Ptblic Works are
hereby authorized to do all things necessary 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, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#292-60 RESOLVED that, the bids for the Sewer Cleaning Machine be re-
ferred to the next Committee of the Whole meeting for reconsideration,
and that each of the bidders appearing on the report of the Superintendent
of Operations Division, dated May 18, 1960, be furnished with a copy of
such report so that they in turn may furnish any supplementary clarification
of their bid for further consideration by the Council.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#293-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations Division dated May 17, 1960, approved
by the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby reject all bids
for vitrified pipe and requests the Department of Public Works to readvertise
for bids for such item; and further, the Council hereby accepts the bid of
Macomb-Oakland Supply Company, 12300 N. Inkster Road, Detroit 39, Michigan,
for supplying the City with concrete pipe in the amount and size hereinafter
stated, tie same being the lowest bid received for such items:
Group I - Concrete Pipe
1011 B&S C 14-41 $ 0.72
12" F&S C - 14-41 $ 0.99
12" T&G C - 75-41 $ 1.53
10" T&G C - 75-41 $ 1.08
12" T&G C - ]JX $ 1.26
10" T&G C - 75-La $ 1.43
15" T&G C - 75-41 $ 1.97
15" B&S C - 114-41 $ 1.43
18" T&G c - 75-41 $ 2.82
18" B&S C - 14-41 $ 1.98
Group II - Manholes & Catch Basins
Manhole castings $39.00 each
Catch Basin Castings $27.00 each
Manhole Steps $ 1.25 each
Precast Manhole 71 $12.00 per foot
Precast Bottom 141 $25.00 each
Precast C.B Is $54.00 each
Precast for 21 inlet $10.00 each
Precast Bottom for
3' x 41 CB $15.00 each
Catch Basins 36" x 61 $54.00 each
DeWitt Compound $ 0.80 per lb.
and the City Clerk and Director of Public Works are hereby authorized to
do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution.
LiA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#294-60 RESOLVED that, consideration of the continuation of the lease
of property for the Seven Mile Road Water Pumping Station from Mr. and
Mrs. Kenneth Owen be tabled to the next regular meeting of the Council,
pending a report from the Engineering Division and the Department of Law,
said reports to be submitted to the Council for consideration at the study
meeting of June 8, 1960.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#295-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Planning Commission dated May 6, 1960, on Petition No. Z-438
to amend Section 4.32 of Article 4.00 of Ordinance No. 60, the Council
does hereby concur with said report and recommendation and said Petition
No. Z-438 is hereby denied; and the Council does herein request the Plan-
ning Commission to continue its study of the problem of maintaining uniform
house sizes and suggests that an amendment of subdivision rules and regu-
lations to require submission of subdivision restrictions to the Planning
Commission before plat approval might constitute a proper control for the
house size problem.
ay Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#296-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Planning Commission dated May 12, 1960, with regard to Petition
No. Z-439 submitted by Irving Lipsky for change of zoning in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 2 from RUFB to R-1-A, the Council does hereby concur with
said report and recommendation and Petition No. Z-439 is approved; and the
Department of Law is herein instructed to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant.
NAYS: McCann, Daugherty and Sasser.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilmen Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#297-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report aid recommendation
of the City Planning Commission dated May 12, 1960, relative to Petition
No. Z-)O 2 initiated by the Planning Commission on its own motion for the
purpose of amending Section 17.02 of Article 17.00 of Ordinance No. 60,
the Council does hereby concur with said report and recommendation and
Petition No. Z-442 is approved; and the Department of Law is herein in-
structed to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60 in accordance
with this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Bagnall, Kleinert and Sasser.
NAYS: Daugherty and Grant.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#298-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Planning Commission dated May 9, 1960, relative to Petition
No. Z-11J1)1 submitted by George and Susan Schmotzer for change of zoning
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13 from RUFB to RUA, the Council does hereby
concur with said report aid recommendation and Petition No. Z-14 is approved;
and the Department of Law is herein instructed to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#299-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Traffic Commission dated May 17, 1960, relative to the hiring of
a part-time traffic engineer, the Council does hereby refer to the Mayor
said report and recommendation for consideration in the 1960.61 budget.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#300.60 RESOLVED that, resolution #139-60 adopted at the regular meeting
of the Council on March 14, 1960, approving Burton Hollow Estates Sub-
division No. 3, be and he ruby is rescinded.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#301-.60 RESOLVED that, Rouge Building Company, 20063 James Couzens
Highway, Detroit 35, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City
Council to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision:
Burton Hollow Estates Subdivision No. 3, located in part of the North-
west i/14 of Section 16, City of Livonia; and it appearing that tentative
approval of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission
under date of December 3, 1957, November 11, 1958 and October 20, 1959;
and it further appearing that said proposed plat, together with the plans
and specifications for improvements therein, have been approved by the
Department of Public Works under date of May 12, 1960; the City Council
does hereby approve said proposed plat on the following conditions:
(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance
with the Plat Ordinance (No. 135) as amended, of the City of
Livonia, and the rules and regulations of the Department of
Public works, within a period of two (2) years from the date
of this resolution;
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(2) That the installation of such improvements shall be super-
vised and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such
improvements shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily
installed until there is filed with the Council a Certificate as
provided in Section 14 of said Ordinance No. 135, as amended;
(3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix her signature
to said Plat until either said improvements have been satisfactorily
installed or, in lieu thereof, there is filed with her by said
proprietors a bond to the City of Livonia, in such form as may
be approved by the City Attorney, and in the following amount:
$21. 9,000.00, of which 310,000.00 shall be cash;
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia have been fully paid;
(4) That the proprietor submit to the City Engineer as-built plans
of all improvements installed in the subdivision, on cloth re-
producible material;
(5) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the
provisions of said Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk is
hereby authorized to affix her signature to said Plat as evidence
of this approval;
Provided, however, that the Bureau of Inspection dull not issue
any certificate of occupancy for any residence or residences con-
structed within this subdivision prior to the completion of those
contemplated improvements to the Livonia Water Supply System which,
it is estimated,will be completed on or about July 1, 1960; and
Provided, further, that the proprietor agrees to install cti-de-sacs
or give temporary road easements as outlined in the letter of the
Livonia Fire Department dated January 28, 1960, and agreed to by
said proprietor in communication received March 2, 1960.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, Mc Ca nn, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by C ounci lman Grant, it was
#302-60 RESOLVED that, Rouge Building Company, 20063 James Couzens highway,
Detroit 35, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to
approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision: Burton Hollow
Estates Subdivision No. 4, located in part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section
16, City of Livonia; and it appearing that tentative approval of said pro-
posed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of December
3, 1957, November 11, 1958 and October 20, 1959; aid it further appearing
that said proposed plat, together with the plans and specifications for im-
provements therein, have been approved by the Department of Public Works
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under date of May 12, 1960; the City Council does hereby approve said pro_
posed plat on the following conditions:
(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance
with the Plat Ordinance (No. 135) as amended, of the City of Livonia,
and the rules and regulations of the Department of Public Works,
within a period of two (2) years from the date of this resolution;
(2) That the installation of such improvements shall be super-
vised and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such
improvements shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily
installed until there is filed with the Council a Certificate as
provided in Section 14 of said Ordinance No.135, as amended;
(3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix her signature
to said Flat until either said improvements have been satisfactorily
installed or, in lieu thereof, there is filed with her by said
proprietors a bond to the City of Livonia, in such form as may
be approved by the City Attorney, and in the following mount:
$155,000.00, of which $10,000.00 shall be cash;
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia have been fully paid;
(L4) That the proprietor submit to the City Engineer as-built
plans of all improvements installed in the subdivision, on cloth
reproducible material;
(5) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the
provisions of said Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk
is hereby authorized to affix her signature to said Flat as
evidence of this approval;
Provided, however, that the Bureau of Inspection shall not issue
any certificate of occupancy for any residence or residences con-
structed within this subdivision prior to the completion of those
contemplated improvements to the •uivorala Water Supply System which,
it is estimated, will be completed on or about July 1, 1960; and
Provided, further, that the proprietor agrees to install cul-de-sacs
or give temporary road easements as outlined in the letter of the
Livonia Fire Department dated January 28, 1960 aid agreed to by
said proprietor in communication received March 2, 1960.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Daugherty challenged the validity of Council action as being
contrary to Zoning Ordinance No. 60 and the provisions of the Platting Act, specifically
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lot sizes contained in these subdivisions which are not up to sizes required by present
Lzoning for this area for new plats.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by C ounci lman Grant, it was
#303-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief City Engineer dated May 12, 1960, approved by the Director
of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council
resolution #294-57 adopted on April 15, 1957, which was subsequently
amended by Council resolution #292-59 on April 27, 1959, so as to establish
a bond in the amount of $2,400.00 to c over the installation of the remain-
ing improvements in Spring Valley Subdivision No. 2, and the City Clerk is
herein authorized to do all things necessary to the full performance of
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
MS: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#3014.-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief City Engineer dated May 12, 1960, approved by the Director
of Public Works, the Council does hereby anend Item No. 3 of Council resolu-
tion #39-59 adopted January 12, 1959, which was subsequently amended by
Council resolution #135-59 on July 13, 1959, so as to establish a bond in
the amount of $14.,300.00 to cover the installation of the remaining improve•
ments in New Joy Subdivision, and the City Clerk is herein authorized to do
all things necessary to the full performance of tit resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty,Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#305-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief City Engineer dated May 13, 1960, approved by the Director
of Public Works, concerning the Farmington Road Sanitary Sewer between
Orangelawn and a point north of Plymouth Road, the Council does hereby
determine that the City of Livonia will not permit any connections to be
made to the Farmington Road Sanitary Sewer Extension until such time as
such extension is approved for service by the Michigan State Health Depart-
ment; and the City Clerk is requested to forward a copy of this resolution
to the 1'iichigan Department of Health immediately.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#306-60 RESOLVED that, resolution #256-60 adopted by the Council on
May 9, 1960, be and hereby is rescinded.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#307-60 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Chief City Engineer dated May 23,1960, and approved by the Director of
Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolution
#743-59 so as to require a subdivision improvement bond in the amount of
$92,000.00, of which $9,200.00 shall be cash, to cover the cost of the
installation of remaining improvements in Lyndon Meadows Subdivision No. 2,
and the City Clerk is herein authorized to do all things necessary to the
full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results;
AYES: Salvadore, McCarn, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#308-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars, dated May 19, 1960, the Council does hereby authorize the
Farmington Post No. 4033 to use Eight Nile Road on May 30, 1960, between
10:00 A. M., sad 11:00 A. M., for the purposes of the annual Farmington
Memorial Day Parade, to the extent that the City of Livonia is empowered
to authorize such use; and the Director of Public Safety is requested to
render any assis tance necessary to nandle the traffic problem on Eight
Mile Road which may occur as a result of such parade.
The report of the Municipal Court for the month of April, 1960, was
received and placed on file.
By Councilmen McCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#309..60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Treasurer showing the proposed subdivisions for 1960 for the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby request the City Planning Commission
to refuse granting plat extensions for all subdivisions located in areas
wherein the zoning has been changed to provide larger lots in accordance
with the City's master plan of rezoning.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#310•.60 RESOLVED that, Petition No. V-56 submitted by Warner and Warner
for vacating of certain property in Joy Ann Subdivision is hereby referred
to the City Planning Commission for action according to law sad Ordinance
No. 29.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore„ McCann, Bagnall , ein9rt, Grant and Sasser
NAYS: Daughe rty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The following items have been referred to the appropriate committees
shown below:
1. Letter from Budget Director re : Changes to Municipal Court Building -
Finaice Committee.
2. Request of Country Hones Property Owners Association res Swimming
Pool Ordinance - Streets, Roads & Plats Committee,
3. Letter from Adams School PTA re: Park Site adjoining school Youth
and Recreation Committee,
Li. Kimberly Oaks Estates Subdivision No. 2 - WaiB r and Sewer Committee,
5, Paving of East 1/2 of Henry Ruff between Joy Road aid Grandon -
Capital Improvements Committee,
6. Resolution from City of Berkley re: Detroit City Inc on Tax - Committee
of the Whole.
On motion of Councilman Salvadores seconded by Councilman Grant and
unanimously adopted, this 309th regular meting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 10:57 P. No, May 23, 1960.
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