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On march 25, 1P57, the abnve meetim was held at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:20 P.M., by the President of the
Council. Councilman Kleinert delivered tle invocation. Roll was called with the
following result: Present -- Austin 2. rant, Frank O'Neill, Sydney B. Bagnall,
Rudolf R. Kleinert, David L. Jones, Peter A. lentura and John T. daugherty. Absent -
None.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#220-57 REXLTSD that, the minutes of the 201st regular meeting of
the Council of the City of Livonia held march 18, 1957, are hereby
approved as submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on toe foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Daugherty-, Ventura, Kleinert, BaLmall, O'Neill and Brant
immNAYS: Jones
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk, Marie a. Clark, read a letter from Mayor William W. Brashear
to the Honorable Frank Westveer, McBain, Michigan, and Mayor iDrashear's letter to
the members of the Council regardir appointment of a representative from the Coun-
cil to work on the Mayor' s Exchange Day Committee.
President Grant Therefore appointed Councilmen Peter A. Ventura and Rudolf
R. Kleinert to serve in this capacity, at the pleasure of the Council.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#221-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Department of
Law, dated March 20, 1957, and the recommendation of the Mayor, there
is hereby transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to the Depart-
ment of Law Expense Account No. 19 the sum of $800.00 to be used for
car expenses and resolved further that there is transferred from the
unappropriated Surplus the sum of $300.00 to the Department of Law
Budget Account No. 3 (Office Supply Account) .
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AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall, and Grant
NAYS: Jones
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The hour of 8:30 P.M., having arrived, the City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, opened
and read the following bids:
STORI, SEWERS IN COVENTRY GARDEM
1. Sinacola Construction Co., Inc. $ 31,137.40
2. Peterson Bros. 18,899.70
3. Mancinelli Excavating , Inc. 19,605.30
4. Fitzgerald-Tonyan 22,488.30
5. Mole Construction Company 23,251.60
6. Waterway Construction Company 17,889.27
7. Novi Building Service 21,226.70
8. Tri-County Construction Co., Inc. 24,752.82
9. Oak Park Excavating Company 21,711.99
10. John Monte Company 40,318.00
11. Coolidge Excavating Company 49,476.67
12. Tri-D Construction Co. , Inc. 25,789.5b
13. United Contracting Company 38,385.00
14. Chris Nelson & Son, Inc. 25,485.00
15. Central Excavating Company 20,586.11
16. Wayne Fosket 25,407.20
17. Farino Excavating Co., Inc. 26,739.38
18. Rector Construction Company 20,569.20
19. Carlesimo & LaMarra Construction Corp. 24,238.24
20. Pacitto & Forest Construction Company 31,397.00
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted,
it was
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#222-57 RESOLILD that, the foregoing bids for Storm Sewers in
Coventry Gardens be referred to the Director of Public Works and the
Wayne County Road Commission for report and recommendation.
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS
1. Michigan Con:7C= -
$ 4,661.40
2. Macomb Oakland Supply 5,111.90
3. American Vitrified Products Company 5,468.40
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted,
it was
#223-57 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bi ,s for Concrete Pipe be re-
ferred to the Department of Plblic 4orks ior report and recommendation.
Councilman John Daugherty, as Chairman of the Dewer and Water Committee of the
Council, gave a report regarding request of Ledford fawns, ip Supervisor, Richard
Manning, concerni-E pernussion to tap intc t .e Livonia Sewer System fcr approximately
one hundred and twenty-five Sedbord TaArnshic ones.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded tr, Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted,
it was
#224-57 RESOLVLD tnat, the recuest of Supervisor Richard Manning,
Redford Township Dupervlsor, be referred to tne Water and Sewer Commit-
tee of the City Council for complete investi, ation and report to the
Council for their consideration.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#225-57 RESOLVED that, the report of the Financial Committee for the
month of December, 1956, is hereby approved and a summary spread on
the minutes as follows:
General, Administrative and Legislative:
Executive 0 62.34
Legislative 663.77
Financial - City Zreasurer 581.20
City Clerk 557.20
Department of Law 769.56
Municipal Court 82.30
Election Commission 9,574.45
Civil oervice Commission 307.86
City Hall 322.67
Court Building 32.58
Traffic Commission 39.20
Civil Defense 8.89
City Planning Conoission 1,509.67 $14,511.69
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Department of Public Safety:
Fire Commissioner 25.00
Police Commissioner 25.00
Fire Department
Police Department 378.20
1,08.87 2,127.07
Department of Public Works:
Director of Public Works 25.00
Public Works Division 24,430.70
Engineering Division 99.97
Inspection Division 116.00 24,671.67
Department of Parks and Recreation:
Parks Division 347.47
Recreation Division 623.16
Forestry Division 40.85 , 1,011.48
4 42,321.91
Insurance 4,950.38
Acquisition of Land 3.00
Traffic Control-6afety Devices 6,538.34 11,491.72
$ 53,813.63
General Ledger Accounts:
Reserve for Encumbrances 15,723.21
Advance to Wayne County 50.00
" Water Department 25.00
Contract Payable 3,303.00
Inventory Accounts 187.44 19,288.65
TOTAL $ 73,102.28
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results:
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill, Grant
NAYS: None
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted,
it was
#226-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from the Nativity
Evangelical and Reformed Church of Livonia, dated February 22, 1957,
and the petition of the residents of the Devonshire Park Civic Associ-
ation dated December 20, 1956, in regard to the future extension of
West Chicago Road between Henry Ruff and Sunset Avenue, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the City Planning Commission for a
Public Hearing on the question as to whether or not West Chicago Road
shall be extended west from Henry Ruff Road.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter from Mayor Brashear to the City Coun-
cil, dated March 19, 1957, regarding additions to the Water System, and his recommended
resolution.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neil, it was
RESOLVED, That the engineering firm of Hubbell, Roth and
Clark, Inc., is hereby retained for the purpose of preparing plans for
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additions to the water system of the City of Livonia; that the law
firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone is hereby retained as
bond counsel for the City of Livonia in the financing of all projects
approved by the City Council under this resolution; that the Munici-
pal Advisory Counsel (Mr. Louis Schimmel) be retained for the purpose
of giving the City financial advice and preparing a prospectus on all
projects which may be approved by the City Council; that the Mayor
and the Department of Public Works are hereby authorized and directed
to do all things necessary or incidental to tne performance of this
resolution; provided, however, that the compensation of said firms
Hubbell, Roth and Clark, Inc., Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone,
and the Municipal Advisory Counsel (kr. Louis Schimmel), shall be
fixed and paid only for such projects as may be approved by the Coun-
cil under this resolution.
No vote was taten as it was then moved by Councilman Daugherty, seconded by
Councilman Jones, that the foreoing resolution be amended to read as follows:
and provided further that the firm of
shall sign a stipulation or provision in their contract with the City
of Livonia, whereby they shall agree; not to perform Engineering ser-
vices in the City of Livonia for any clients engaged in subdividing
or developing property within the boundaries served by the proposed
water extension, tne aforesaid provision to remain in effect until
the construction of this proposed water extension is completed.
Councilman Daugherty asked that a division of the question on the foregoing re-
solution be made, which the President of the Council granted. The President then asked
for a roll call vote on the amendment to tree original resolution, which resulted as
follows:
AYES: Daugherty, Jones
NAYS: Ventura, Kleinert, t3agnall, O'Neil and Grant
The President declared the amendment to the resolution denied.
Division No. 1.
#227-57 RESOLVA3 that, the Engineering firm of Hubbell, Roth and Clark,
Inc., is hereby retained for the purpose of preparing plans for additions
to the Water System of the City of Livonia; that the Mayor and the De-
partment of Public Works are hereby authorized and directed to do all
things necessary or incidental to the performance of this resolution;
provided, however, that the compensation of said firm of Hubbell, Roth
and Clark, Inc., shall be fixed and paid only for such projects as may
hereafter be approved by the Council under this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill and Grant
NAYS: Daugherty and Jones
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Division No. 2
#228-57 RESOLVED that, the law firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock
and Stone is hereby retained as bond counsel for the City of Livonia
in the financing of all projects approved by the City Council under
this resolution; that the Mayor and the Department of Public Works
are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary or in-
cidental to the performance of this resolution; provided, however,
that the compensation of said firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and
Stone shall be fixed and paid only for such projects as may hereafter
be approved by the Council under this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill, Grant
NAYS: Jones
Division No. 3
#229-57 RESOLVED that, the Municipal Advisory Counsel (Mr. Louis
Schimmel) be retained for the purpose of giving the City financial
advice and preparing a prospectus on all projects which may be ap-
proved by the City Council; that the Mayor and the Department of
Public Works are hereby authorized and directed to do all things neces-
sary or incidental to the performance of this resolution; provided,
however, that the compensation of said Counsel shall be fixed and
paid only for such projects as may be approved by the Council under
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert, 3agnall, O'Neill, Grant.
NAYS: Jones
The President declared the above resolutions adopted.
A recess was called at 10:10 after which the meeting resumed with all mem-
bers present as were present in the original roll call of this meeting, with the excep-
tion of Mr. Bagnall.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted
it was
#230-57 RESOLVED, that the Council of toe City of Livonia has con-
sidered the petition dated February 8, from residents of Antago street
in the City of Livonia, requesting certain improvements on said street
and, likewise, the Council has considered the petition of February 11,
from residents of such street protesting such improvements, and deems
that there has not been evidenced sufficient expression from the re-
sidents of the aforementioned street to warrant the affirmative action
of the Council at this time with respect thereto.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated March 19, 1957, recommending a bid
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for tire sales and service, from the Superintendent and the Director of the Department
of Public Works.
By Councilman Ventura, secolded by Councilman Jones, it was
#231-57 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the report of the Superintendent
of Public Works and the Director of Public Works, dated March 19,1957,
the bid of B. F. Goodrich Compai,y, 15150 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn,
Michigan, dated vebruar7 11, 1957, for tire sales and service to the
City for the year beginning March 1, 1957, and ending February 28,
1958, is hereby accepted at the submitted bid, the grand total of
which is 0,917.71, such having been the lowest bid received, pro-
vided, however, that the aforementioned firm shall deposit with the
City a Certified. Check, Cashier's Check or Performance Bond in the
amount of Two 'iundred ( p200.00) Dollars to guarantee performance.
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert, O'Feill, Grant
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
fhe City Clerk, Marie Clark, read a letter sated March 12, 1957, regarding
sidewalks for a Tot Lot, Chicago Heights Subdivision.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted,
it was
#232-57 RESOLVED, that having considered the report of the City En-
gineer, dated March 19, 1957, anu the plans and specifications at-
tached thereto in regard to the installation of sidewalks in the vicin-
ity of the city-owned tot lot situated in Chicago Heights Subdivision,
the Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to take bids for
the installation of such improvement in accordance with the plans and
specifications as submitted by the Department of Public Works.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter from Fildew, DeGree and Gilbride re-
garding Granada Park Subdivision No. 1, dated March 18, 1957.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted
it was
#233-57 RESCLVED, that the Council has consiuered the request from
Fildew, DeGree & Gilbride dated March 18, 1957, wherein they request
the City, as property owner, to waive certain building and use restric-
tions on Granada Park Subdivision /l and the Council does hereby table
said request in order to afford the Council ample time during which to
consider this request before taking any positive action thereon.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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#234-57 RESOLVED, that having considered the request from the Civil
Service Commission dated March 20, 1957, the Council does hereby ap-
prove the classification of Cadet Patrolman and does further approve
of the following rate of pay schedule for such position:
43,200 Starting 43,600 after six months
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert, O'Neill, Grant
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the Wayne County Public Lib-
rary Board regarding appropriation to cover statement of costs.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously adopted,
it was
#235-57 RESDLVM, that the letter of March 14, 1957, from Walter
Kaiser, Wayne County Librarian, with attached statement of costs for
library services extended to tee City of Livonia, be referred to the
Finance Committee of tne Council for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seoprided h Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted
it was
#23O-57 haiOLVeD, that the letter of Marie W. Clark, City Clerk,
dated March 11, 1957, in regard to a renueot from H. W. Ruby, 29239
Plymouth Mad, for a re±und of a certain applicatLon and license fee
is hereby referred to the Department of Law for its opinion in regard
thereto.
The City Clerk, larie 4. Clark, road a letter from Practical Hare Builders, Inc.,
regarding request for pay-hack agreement.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#237-57 RESOLVED, that tee letter of Prelctical Home Builders, Inc.,
dated March 13, 1957, wherein tney recuest that tne City of Livonia
prepare some form of pay-back agreement whereby the aforementioned
company will recover a portion of the cost of certain improvements
adjacent to Hearthstone Subdivision from adjoining property owners, is
hereby referred to the Department of Law for its opinion as to the
practical and legal implications of such a request.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it
was
#238-57 RESOLVED, that the petition dated March 12, 1957, from the resi-
dents of Grove and Savoi Streets, wherein they request that the City accept
a dedication of such streets, has been considered and the Council does hereby
refer such request to the Department of Law for an opinion as to the correct
procedure to be employed in accepting such dedication.
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The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated March 13, 1957 from Louis
Roth, requesting refund on license fee.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted
it was
#239-57 RESOLVED, that the request of Louis Roth, 27334 Plymouth Road,
Detroit 39, for a refund on certain portion of a motel license fee is
hereby referred to the Department of Law for its opinion in regard
thereto.
Councilman Bagnall returned at 10:50 P.M.
Marie W. Clark, the City Clerk, read a letter from Mayor Brashear to the Livonia
Public Schools, attention Mr. Benton Yates, regarding funds for sewer construction.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously adopted
it was
#240-57 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from Benton Yates,
Superintendent Public Schools, dated Margin 14, 1957, in regard to sewer
facilities for the newly constructed school in Section 31 and whereas
surplus funds from the present sewer bond issue may not be applied to
such a project, the Council does herein request that the Water and Sewer
Board submit a report as to whether or not there are other monies which
might be available for such a project, and resolve further that pending
the receipt of such report the aforementioned letter is hereby tabled.
Resolved further that the Sewer Committee of this Council meet with the
School Board and report at the earliest possible moment.
It was unanimously agreed by the members of the Council to hold a public hear-
ing on the question of street lighting in Section 36, on May 9, 1957, by which time
the City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, informed them the proper information could be pro-
cessed and available.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#241-57 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolution #11-57
at its regular meeting held on January 7, 1957, requiring the City En-
gineer to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by
the following proposed improvement: Installation of street lights in
the area bounded by Plymouth Road on the North, Deering Avenue on the
East, West Chicago Road on the South, and Middlebelt Road on the West;
the number of parcels which show tax deliquencies, the number of par-
cels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant,
and to prepare or cause to be prepared plans and specifications therefor
and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City
Clerk, together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the
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cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should
be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which
assessments may be paid and the land which should be included in the
proposed special assessment district; and it appearing to the Council
that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications and re-
commendations have been properly filed by the City JLngineer with the
City Clerk under date of March 20, 1957, and that there has been a full
compliance with all of the provisions of Section b of Ordinance #31, as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance to Provide for the Making of Public Im-
provements, Defraying the Expense Thereof by Special Assessment and a
Special Assessment Procedure, " the Council does hereby set May 9, 1957,
at 7:30 P.M., as t'ie date and time for a public hearing on such proposed
improvement, which public hearing shall be held before the Council in
the City Hall, 33001 Five mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Sec-
tions 8 and 9 of said (Jrdinance /t31, as amended, and the City Clerk is
hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such nearing as is
required by erection 7 of said Ordinance.
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert, Bagnell, O'Neill, Grant
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#242-57 KESOLVoT), that tne vJater Department budget, second revision,
for the fiscal year ending February 28, 1958, after due consideration
is hereby approved; provided, however, that said budget as submitted and
approved shall be reviewed by the Council within Ninety (90) days from
the effective date of this resolution.
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert, eagnall, O'Neill,Grant
NAYS: Jones
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted
it was
#243-57 RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of the Council of the City
of Livonia during the month of April, 1957, shall be held on the second
third and fifth Mondays, such dates being April 8th, 15th and 29th.
On motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, this 202nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly ad-
journed at 11:34 P.M., March 25, 1957.
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ri:n1s. CLARK, City Clerk