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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1958-11-24 Page 3004 MINUTES OF THE TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-FOURTH RE ULLA MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE uITY OF LIVONIA 0 n November 2L, 1958, the above meeting vas held at 33001 Five Pile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President at approximately 8:32 P. M. Councilman Salvadore delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present-- Austin T. urant, Frank O'Neill, Sydney B. Bagnall, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Robert Sasser, Jack Salvadore and James R. McCann. Absent-- None. by Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #746-58 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 263rd regular meeting of the Council of the city of Livonia held November 17,1958, are hereby approved. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Sasser, it was #747-58 RESOLVED that, having heretofore determined to submit certain bond propositions and proposed Charter amendments to the voters of the City of Livonia at a special election to be held on rebruary 16, 1959, the Council does hereby retain the legal firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone for the purpose of preparing the necessary resolutions and advising the Council of the procedures necessary for calling said special election and for submitting such propositions at such special election; that the Department of Law is hereby instructed to cooperate with and to advise bonding counsel of the uouncil's intention in regard to said bonding pro- positions and proposed Charter amendments; and that the Municipal Advisory Council (Mr. Louis H. Schimmel, Director) is hereby retained to give the City financial advice and to prepare a prospectus on all projects encom passed by the said bonding propositions and proposed Charter amendments; provided, however, that the compensation of said firms, that is Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone and the Municipal Advisory Council (hr. Louis Schimmel, Director), shall be fixed and paid only for such projects as may be approved by the council. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Salvadore, Mcuann, O'Neill, Dagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #718-58 RESOLVED that, the Council of the City of Livonia having determined that there is presently existing a condition detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare in a certain portion of the City hereinafter referred to, and the Council having further determined that the public health, safety and welfare requires the immediate correction of said condition, does herein rage •007 determine that the following extension should properly be made to our City of Livonia Sewage Disposal System, the cost of which is estimated at approximately $6,022.20, as set forth in the report and recommendation of the Department of Public Works dated November 14, 1958: Extension of sanitary sewer on Whitcomb Drive between Inkster Road and Rougeway Drive; and the Council having also determined that such extension should have also been included in the contract in the first instance, does herein request that the Doard of Wayne County Road Commissioners (1) approve of adding the above described project to the contract dated March 21, 1955, and supplemented by a contract dated August 24, 1955, by and between the said Board and the City to provide for the construction of additional sewer facilities; (2) approve the use of a sufficient amount of the surplus revenues presently in the possession of the County from the issuance of bonds in connection with the above contract to cover the cost of such project; (3) approve of the making of progress payments from the above surplus revenues directly to the i,ity of Livonia upon presenta- tion by the City to the Board of duly certified vouchers; and further that the City of Livonia hereby accepts responsibility for the construction, inspection, supervision and final acceptance of the above described sanitary sewer extension; provided, however, that it is under- stood by the City of Livonia that this request is contingent upon the ap- proval of the legal firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddockand Stone that said project may be validly added to said contract and may properly be financed by said surplus bond revenues. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman M Cann, it was #749-58 RESOLVED that, having considered the suggestion and recommendaton of the Assistant City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated November 14, 1958, the Council does hereby approve of the procedure recommended in such letter and further agrees with the use of $0.40 per square foot to determine the cast of sidewalk construction in new subdivisions. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant. NAYS: None. Page 3686 by Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman nagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #750-58 RESOLVED that, having considered the request from Joseph Shaheen dated October 25, 1958, in conne ction with proposed improvements in the Golden Ridge Subdivisions, the council does hereby request the -ngineering Division to prepare an estimate of cost for the construction of sanitary sewers and water lines in these existing subdivisions, and that this action shall not in any way be construed as an agreement on the part of the City to either install or pay ally portion of the cost of the installation of such improvements. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously adopted, it was #751-58 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby acknowledge the com- munication from the city Planning Commission dated November 11, 1958, wherein they certify a certain amendment to Part II of the Master Plan of the city of Livonia, which amendment to the Master Plan designates for future public purposes certain property located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. Dy Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #752-58 RESOLVED that, the complete budget for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1958, and ending November 30, 1959, as submitted by the Mayor to the Council on September 15, 1958, pursuant to Section 3, Chapter iI of the charter, and as revised by the council, be and hereby is determined and adopted as provided by the charter; that all proceed- ings on said budget be and hereby are approved as being in full conform- ance onformance with the Charter, it appearing that proper notice of public hearing thereon was duly published in The Livonian on October 23, 1958; and that this resolution together with a summary of said budget, as adapted herein, be published with the minutes of this meeting. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Salvadore, Mcuann, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant. NAYS• None. STATE14 JNT OF ESTIMATED CASH i ALANCES November 30, 1958 and November 30, 1959 CITY OF LIVONIA, MICHIGAN Page 36137 GENERAL FUND L1957 - 1958 1958 - 1959 Balance Beginning & Adjust. $ 242,407.46 $ 124,400.00 Estimated Receipts 2,109,734.00 2,502,815.00 Total $2,352.141.46 $2,627,215.00 Estimated Disbursements 2,227,7111.46 2,588,398.00 Estimated Surplus $ 124,400.00 $ 38,817.00 PROPOSED BUDGET 1958 - 1959 ADMINISTRATIVE Mayor's Office $ 29,513. City Clerk 37,898. Election Commission 22,688. Accounting 20,469. Treasurer 37,850. 16. Council 24,486. Zoning Board of Appeals 4,350. Municipal Court 26,650. Department of Law 36,848. Auditing 5,000. Board of Review 375. State & Federal Legislation 2,000. Department of Assessment 1,775. Building Code Board of Appeals 300. Racing Commission & legislative Agent 1,800. Traffic Commission 2,025. City Planning wommission 18,570. Civil Service Commission 18,825. Civil Defense 6,660. Municipal Dues & Subscriptions 600. Board of Trustees 200. Municipal Utilities & Supplies 47,750. Total Administrative $ 346,632. PUBLIC SAFETY Police Commissioner $ 3,900. Police Department 439,344. Fire Commissioner 1,500. Fire Department 367,020. Total Public Safety $ 811,764. Page 3688 PUBLIC SERVICES Sc OPERATIONS iw. Director of Public Works $ 8,400.Operations Division 571,875. Engineering Division 61,563. Chief Engineer 15,000. Engineering Inspection Department 122,1465. Inspection Division 139,211. Parks Department 109,347. Recreation Department 60,800. Forestry Department 3,050. Library Commission 39,350. Total Public Services & Operations $1,131,061. MISCELLANEOUS Retirement $ 90,000. -eneral Insurance 23,000. Employes' Benefit Insurance 27,500. Middle Rouge Drain bond 51,306. Hydrant Rental 15,000. trrandon Avenue Paving 5,320. Highway Bond 27,220. Land Acquisition 59,595. Total Miscellaneous 298 941. Grand Total $2,588,398. By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #753-58 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby concur with the recommend- ation of the Civil Service Commission of August 1, 1958, in regard to a general salary adjustment of approximately 4% for all classified civil service positions with the exception of those referred to in said recommend- ation, and that such salary increase shall become effective as of December 1, 1958. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Salvadore, O'Neill, McCann, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Sasser, it was #751-58 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee of the Council, the City Council does hereby establish an annual compensation of $5,200.00 for the positions of Deputy City Clerk and Deputy City Treasurer, effective December 1, 1958. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: Page 3689 AYES: Salvadore, Mctdann, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Urant. ligi NAYS: None. The report of the Municipal Court for the month of October, 1958, was received and placed on file. On motion of Councilman iagnall, seconded by Councilman Mctdann and unanimously adopted, this 2614th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia vas duly adjourned at 8:55 P. M., November 24, 1958. ciP6cii -.._...G - -----Zi-(_---/._ --72r<l, -1- W. Clark, City Clerk.