HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1958-10-27 Page 361.6
MINUTES OF THE TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 27, 1958, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Nile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President at approximately 8:23 P. M.
Councilman Kleinert delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following
result: Present-- Austin T. Grant, Frank O'Neill, Sydney B. Bagnall, Rudolf R.
Kleinert, Robert Sasser, Jack Salvadore and James R. McCann. Absent-- None.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#681-58 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 260th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held October 20, 1958, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#682-58 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 43rd special meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held October 21, 1958, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#683-58 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Operations Division and Director of Public Works dated
October 21, 1958, the bid of the E. F. Hauserman Company, 1185 W. Milwaukee,
Detroit, Michigan, for partitioning the Livonia Council Chambers, in the
amount of $3,082.00, is hereby accepted, such having been the only bid
received complying with City specifications; and the City Clerk is 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: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#681.-58 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from the Mayor dated
October 20, 1958, in regard to the subject of land valuation, the Depart-
ment of Law is hereby requested to contact Mr. Al Champney, Director of
the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, and request that he meet, at his
convenience, with the members of the City Council to discuss the subject
referred to in the above letter.
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By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#685-58 RESOLVED that, having considered the proposed agreement by and
between the City of Livonia and Mr. John E. Hiltz, engaging his services
as Chief Engineer on a contract basis for a two year period at a fixed
annual compensation, the Council does herein approve of the agreement as
drafted by the Department of Law and does herein authorize the Mayo and
City Clerk to affix their signatures to the agreement for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#686-58 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from the City
Planning Co mission regarding the creation of a Liaison Committee, the
Council does herein agree with the establishment of such committee and
appoints the members of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee of the
Council as the Liaison Committee to work with and coordinate the functions
of the Council and City Planning Commission.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#687-58 RESOLVED that, the Council does herein reaffirm approval given
to Gawron Subdivision located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, City
of Livonia, Michigan, given by Council resolution #452-57 adopted on June
17, 1957; provided, however, that this reaffirmation shall not in any
way be cons trued to alter or change the terms and provisions of such
resolution.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#688-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Chief Building
Inspector dated October 27, ly58, and approved by the Director of Public
Works, there is hereby transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus of
the Budget to the Bureau of Inspection Account #1-X the sum of $115.00
for the salary of a junior clerk typist for a two weeks period, which
additional temporary help is required because of an increase in demand
for building permits.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#689-58 RESOLVED that, the sum of $150.00 be transferred from Planning
Commission Account #1-C to Account #1-X; and $75.00 from Account #1-C to
Account #5.
Councilman Salvadore was excused at 8:39 P. M.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The letter from the Traffic Commission dated October 15, 1958, regarding
truck traffic on Farmington Road, pursuant to resolution #584-58, was received and
placed on file.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
090-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 4.1 of the Traffic Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 21 of the City of Livonia, and pursuant to the letter dated
August 7, 1958, from Russell E. Harrison, Assistant Engineer, Wayne County
Road Commission, the Council does hereby authorize the installation of
"no parking" signs on Five Mile Road between Cavell and Arcola Streets in
the City of Livonia, the purpose of such signs being to prohibit the packing
of vehicles at any time on the south side of Five Mile Road between a
point 100 feet west of Cavell Street and Cavell Street, and to prohibit
the parking of vehicles during the hours of 8:00 A. M. and 8:00 P. M., on
the north and south sides of Five Mile Road between Arcola and Cavell Streets;
and provided further, that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded
immediately to Mr. Russell E. Harrison, Assistant Engineer of Traffic and
Safety, Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, Wayne County, Michigan.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance to Provide for the Regulation and
Licensing of the Business of Renting Trailers, the Use of the Same, and Providing
a Penalty for the Violation Thereof," introduced by Councilman Kleinert on October
20, 1958, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the
following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
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The President declared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on date
of publication.
Councilman Kleinert was excused at 8:41 P. M.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#691-58 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of Elder H. G.
Rutherford of the Seventh Day Adventist Church dated October 21, 1958,
the Council does hereby grant permission to the Seventh Day Adventist
Church, 14594 Cloverlawn Avenue, Detroit 38, Michigan, to solicit funds
in the City of Livonia during the period of October 26, 1958 through
February 28, 1959; provided that such solicitations are made during
daylight hours only, with the exception that after-dark solicitations
may be made by prearranged appointment.
Councilmen Salvadore and Kleinert returned at 8:45 P. M.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#692-58 RESOLVED that, having considered the request from the Fire De-
partment dated October 17, 1958, and having considered the comments of
the Budget Director dated October 21,1958, in regard thereto, the Council
does herein authorize the Budget Director to advertise for and receive
bids for supplying the City of Livonia with radios as currently required
and as will be required for the next fiscal year; provided, however, that
the specifications for said items shall require bidders to submit firm
prices for a period of not less than sixty (60) days in order that a
portion of the cost of said items may be paid from 1958-59 budget ap-
propriations.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill aid Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#693-58 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Library
Commission dated October 16, 1958, and the letter of the Budget Director
dated October 23, 1958, the Council does hereby approve of the expenditure
of $6500.00 for the purchase of books for the Livonia Library from the
Wayne County Library, such sum being available in the Books and Periodical
Budget Account of the Library Commission for the present fiscal year.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill and G rant.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#694-58 RESOLVED that, the letter from residents on Whitcomb Drive
dated October 16, 1958, requesting the construction of a lateral sewer
extension on such street, is hereby referred to the Water and Sewer
Committee of the Council for action in cooperation with the Water and
Sewer Board; and the Water and Sewer Committee is requested to submit
its recommendations to the Council as soon as is reasonably possible.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Sasser, it was
#695-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Assistant City Engineer and the Director of Public Works dated October 17,
1958, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolution #449-58
adopted on July 14, 1958, so as to establish a bond of $48,000.00 to insure
satisfactory installation of remaining improvements in Butler Hills Sub-
division; 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:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, OMNeill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#696-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report aid recommendation of the
Assistant City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated October 17,
1958, the Council does hereby amend Council resolution #448-58 adopted
on July 14, 1958, so as to establish a bond of $128,000.00 to insure the
satisfactory installation of remaining improvements in Beverly Gardens Sub-
division; and the City Clerk is herein 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: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, OtNeill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bagnn11 , seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#697-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Assistant City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated October 17, 1958,
the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolution #300-5 ,
adopted on May 12, 1958, so as to establish a bond of $111,000.00 to insure
the satisfactory installation of remaining improvements in Schulgren Sub-
division; and the City Clerk is herein authorized to do all things neces-
saxy to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#698-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Assistant City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated October 17,1958,
the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolution #295-58,
adopted on May 12, 1958, so as to establish a bond of $9,000.00 to insure
the satisfactory installation of remaining improvements in Bai-Lynn Park
Subdivision; 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:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Sasser, it was
#699-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Assistant City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated October 17,1958,
the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolution #58757,
adopted on July 29, 1957, so as to establish a bond of $25,000.00 to insure
the satisfactory installation of remaining improvements in the Merri-Five
Subdivision; 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:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#700-58 RESOLVED that, the report of the Engineering Division for the
approval of plat and bond for improvements on Castle Gardens Subdivisions
be tabled until the next study meeting of the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann and O'Neill.
NAYS: Kleinert and Grant.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#701-58 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission is hereby requested
to consider an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 60 which would prohibit
the dumping of sewage on public and/or private property in the City of
Livonia,, and to consult with the Department of Law in regard to the
wording of such an amendment.
Councilman Sasser was excused at 9:31 P. M.; Councilman Bagnall was excused
at 9:34 P. M., and Councilman Salvadore was excused at 9:36 P. M., for the balance
of the meeting.
On motion of Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann and
unanimously adopted, this 261st regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:37 P. M., October 27, 1958.
le Clark, City Clerk.