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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1957-03-18 Page 2756 MINUTES OF THE 'iWO HUNDRED FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On March 18, 1957, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:10 P. M., by the President of the Council. Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present-- Austin T. Grant, Frank O'Neill, Sydney B. Bagnall, Rudolf R. Kleinert, David L. Jones, Peter A. Ventura and John T. Daugherty. Absent-- None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #202-57 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 200th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia held March 11, 1957, are hereby approved as submitted. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Daugherty,Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall and Grant. NAYS: Jones. The President declared the resolution adopted. The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the Traffic Commission regarding no parking signs on Farmington Road. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #203-57 RESOLVED that, the Council of the City of Livonia does herein request of the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners that 'IN° Parking" signs be installed on Farmington Road, 150 feet north and south of the entrance to the Livonia Department of Public Works Building in order to eliminate the serious traffic hazard that exists at present at this location. Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter from the Mayor regarding the Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #204-57 RESOLVED that WHEREAS, this Council is well aware that the Consumers Power Page 2757 Company, the utility supplying natural gas for the City of Livonia and vicinity, has been unable to fill any orders for space heating for some months because of a lack of an adequate supply of natural gas, and WHEREAS, Consumers Power Company receives the natural gas through its subsidiary, Michigan Gas Storage Company, from the Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, and WHEREAS, the Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company also serves a por- tion of the requirements of the Michigan Consolidated Gas Company which pro- vides natural gas for Detroit and immediate vicinity, and WHEREAS, this Council has been advised that there is not only sufficient gas in the Detroit Area to satisfy the requirements of all users and to grant all of the space heating requests that are filed, but even after meeting these requests there is an excess of gas for the Detroit area, and WHEREAS, this Council has been advised that the Federal Power Commission is in the process of considering an application of Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company to abandon its deliveries to Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, and to redistribute a substantial share of this gas to Con- sumers Power Company, which company would then be in a better position to meet the needs of the citizens of Livonia for natural gas; NCYI, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the City Council of Livonia, being the legislative body of said community, wishes to go on record as being in favor of the redistribution program filed with the Federal Power Commission by Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, believing that favorable action on said petition will be in the best interests of the general public;. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, copies of this resolution be forwarded by the City Clerk to United States Senators Potter and McNamara, to Congress- man Martha W. Griffiths, to the Michigan Public Service Commission, and to the Federal Power Commission. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #205-57 RESOLVED that, the letter from the Mayor dated March til, 1957 regarding additions to the water system is hereby tabled for further study and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Bagnall and Grant. NAYS: Kleinert. The President declared the resolution adopted. The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from Fire Commissioner Campbell regarding property appraisal for fire station site. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was Page 2758 #206-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Fire Commissioner dated March 12, 1957, there is hereby transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to the Acquisition of Land Account of the Budget the sum of $120.00 to be used for the purpose of paying Mr. Daniel J. Horgan, 18280 Asbury Park Detroit 35, Michigan, for his services in appraising parcels 06J1 , o6J45 and 06J46; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer 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: O'Neill, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert, Bagnall and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #207-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Superintendent of Public iorks and the Director of Public aorks dated January 24, 1957, and pursuant to the recommendation of the Mayor dated February 7, 1957, the Council does hereby transfer from the Unappropriated Surplus to the Parks Division Account No. 67 of the Budget, the sum of $3,000.00, said sum to be used for clearing the ten acre park site at Sunset and Roberts Drive in Section 35. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert, *Bagnall and Grant. NAYS: None. *Councilman Bagnall abstained from voting which, under Ordinance No. 27, Section 19, is recorded as a yes vote. The President declared the resolution adopted. The hour of 8:30 M., having arrived, Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, opened and read the following bids: PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR - Water Department. 1. Marens Fader Equipment Company $2,845.00 2. Contractors Machinery Company 3,131.88 3. R. G. Moeller Company 31946.0o 4. J. R. Panelli Equipment Co., terms 2%, 10 days 30922.00 Alternate 4,115.00 5. Cyril J. Burke, Inc. 3,685.00 Alternate 3,500.00 6. Schuster Equipment Company, Inc. 3,654.00 Page 2759 BagnaJl„ seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, it was #208-57 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for Portable Air Compressor for the Water and Sewer Division are hereby referred to the Department of Public Works for report and recommendation. CHI.e SPREADER - D. P. W. 1. Earle Equipment Company $1,695.00 2. Miller Equipment Company 2,021.00 3. Contractors Machinery Company 1,867.00 Alternate 1,700.00 By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #209-57 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for Chip Spreader are hereby referred to the Department of Public works for report and recommendation. LIQUID CALCIUM CHLORIDE - D.P.W. 1. Michigan Chemical Corporation $8.49 per ton - to storage tank terms, net 30 days. 10.35 " " distributed 2. Producers Transport, Inc. $8.49 per ton - to storage tank 3. A. F. Posnicic & Co. $9.95 per ton - to storage tank 11.20 " " - distributed By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #210,57 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for Liquid Calcium Chloride are hereby referred to the Department of Public Works for report and re- commendation. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was RESOLVED that, the Water Department Budget, second revision, for the fiscal year ending February 28, 1958, be and hereby is approved. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #211-57 RESOLVED that, the Budget as presented by the Water Department be tabled for further study. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: Page 2760 AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Jones and Bagnall. NAYS: O'Neill, Kleinert and Grant. The President declared the resolution adopted. The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board as to request of Redford Township to connect to sanitary sewer on Inkster Road, By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was #212-57 RESOLVED that, the Council concurs with t he recommendation of the Water and Sewer Commission dated February 21, 1957, in regard to the request of Redford Township to connect into the Livonia Sewers on Inkster Road, and such request is hereby denied. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Daugherty, Ventura and Jones. NAYS: Kleinert, Bagnall and Grant. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, it was #213-57 RESOLVED that, the petition of Paul R. Ryder, Manager, Michigan Racing Association, Inc., dated March 13, 1957, wherein he requests that the City pay for the installation of the necessary riser and lead across the east bound lane of Schoolcraft Road in order that the residents on the south side of that street can connect to the sanitary sewer located in this area, is hereby referred to the Water and Sewer Board for report and re- commendation, said report to indicate whether or not sufficient funds are available and also, to contain recommendation as to establishing a policy in regard to similar situations. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #214-57 RESOLVED that, the petition of Howard Majeske, 30961 Puritan Avenue, dated February 261 1957, and the petition of Joseph Moritz, 30643 Puritan Avenue, dated March 7, 1957, wherein they request the extension of sanitary sewers on certain portions of Puritan Avenue, and the petition of Edward S. Sunday dated March 7, 1957, wherein he requests an extension of sewers on Pembroke Avenue, south of Eight Mile Road in the City of Livonia, are hereby referred to the Water and Sewer Board for report and recommendation. A recess was called at 9:13 P. M., after which the meeting resumed with all Page 2761 members present who were flexed as present in the original roll call of this meeting. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #215-57 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission dated February 22, 1957, as to Petition No. Z-118a submitted by L. Myron Marko of the Michigan Lumber Company for change of zoning classifi- cation in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29 from RUFB to C-1 has been con- sidered and Petition No. Z-118a is hereby denied. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Bagnall, The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by CouncilmanBagnall, it was #216-57 RESOLVED that, Shelden Land Company, 3a21 Plymouth Roadl Livonia, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision: Rosedale Gardens #17, located on the north side of Joy Road between Farmington and Hubbard Roads, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34, City of Livonia; and it appearing that tenta» tive approval, of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of February 5, 1957; and it further appearing that said proposed plats together with the plans and specifications for improvements therein, have been approved by the Department of Public Works under date of March ;14, 1957; the City Council does hereby approve said proposed plat on the follow- ing 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 supervised and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such improve- ments shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily installed until there is filed with the Council a Certificate as provided in Section 1)4 of said Ordinance No. 1.35 4s 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: - - Three Hundred Seven Thousand Dollars - - - ($307,000.00 - - and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of Livonia have been fully paid; (4) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the pro- Page 2762 of said Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby authorized to affix her signature to said Plat as evidence of this approval. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall and Grant. NAYS: None. Councilman Jones abstained from voting under the provisions of Section 9 of Chapter IV of the City Charter. The President declared the resolution adopted. Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter from Paul Capps regarding outside lights for the Garfield School. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by C ouncilman O'Neill and unanimously adopted, it was #217-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of Mr. Paul Capps, Safety Chairman, Garfield School P. T. A., dated February 6, 1957, wherein he requests outside lights be placed on the four corners adjacent to the Garfield School, the Council deems that before action can b e taken on this matter, there should be submitted to the Council a petition signed by a sufficient number of the residents in this area, containing an expression of their desires in this matter, and the City Clerk is instructed to so advise Mr. Capps. The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the Livonia Police De- partment and communication from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission regarding individual SDM license of Eva Palmer. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously adopted, it was #218-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a communication from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated February 15, 1957, and the recommendation of the Livonia Police Department dated March 7, 1957, the request from. Eva Palmer, 31420 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, to drop Albert Palmer, co-partner, on a 1956 SDM license is hereby granted. Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read the report of the Municipal Court for the month of February, 1957, which was received and placed an file. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously Page 2763 adopted, it was #219-57 RESOLVED that, whereas, the City of Livonia has heretofore entered into a contract with the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, dated March 21, 1955, where* the City is acquiring additional major sewer and sewage dis- posal facilities in the central and northeast section of theCity; and whereas, to date a considerable portion of the work on this project has been completed and is in operation, the Council of the City of Livonia does herein request the Board of Wayne County Road. Commissioners for a general report as to the physical progress of the above sewer disposal project to date, and requests also a general and itemized financial report and summary as to the present status of the City of Livonia with respect thereto. On motion of Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, this 201st regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 10:13 P. M., March 18, 1957. 7-Z W. Clark, City Clerk.