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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. Page 361.7 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. Page 3648 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. Page 3649 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. Page 3650 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: Page 3651 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 Page 365a #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.