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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1957-08-26 Page 3011 MINUTES OF THE TWO HUNDRED SEVENTEENTH REGULAR METING OF TEE COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF LIVONIA On August 26, 1957, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:28 P. M., by the President of the Council. Councilman Kleinert delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present-- Austin T. Grant, Frank O'Neill, Rudolf R. Kleinert, David L. Jones, Peter A.Ventura and John T. Daugherty. Absent-- *Sydney B. Bagnall. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was #641-57 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 216th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia held August 12, 1957, and the adjourned 216th regular meeting held August 19, 1957, are hereby approved as submitted. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Joned. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was *Councilman Bagnall arrived at 8:32 P. M. #6142-57 RESOLVED that, in order to expedite the widening and improvement of certain portions of county roads described in a contract dated April 30, 1957, by and between the City of Livonia and the Board of Wayne County R oad Commissioners, the Council does herein acknowledge and reaffirm that it will immediately upon sale of bonds pay to said Board the sum of $151,500.00, pursuant to Section 4(a) of the above contract and does herein request said Board to immediately proceed to let contracts and to construct and install the improvements described in the above referred to contract, and the City Clerk is herein instructed to immediately transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, *Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. *Councilman Bagnall abstained from voting which is recorded as a yes vote under the provisions of Section 19 of Ordinance No. 27. The President declared the resolution adopted. Page 3012 By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #643-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the request and recommendation of the Chief Accountant and City Clerk dated August 5, 1957, the Council does herein authorize the City Clerk to advertise for and receive bids for the purchase of an accounting machine and related equipment and supplies; and that upon receipt of such bids the Council will make an appropriation sufficient to cover the cost of these items. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #644-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the Mayor's communication dated August 22, 1957, the Council does herein authorize the City Clerk to advertise for and receive bids for the publication of additional copies of the present Zoning Ordinance in quantities of 500, 1,000 and 3,000, and that such copies are to include amendments that have been made to the text of the Zoning Or- dinance and to the Zoning Map; and that upon receipt of such bids the Council will approve an appropriation sufficient to cover the cost of the above printing. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #645-57 RESOLVED that, the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to prepare for each councilman a binder, complete with all necessary com- munications for those items submitted to the Council on a tentative or regular agenda of business for Council consideration and that the above material be prepared and ready for consideration of the councilmen on or before each Thursday preceding a special or regular meeting of the Council and preceding each public hearing of the Council as may be called by resolution of the Council. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall and Grant. NAYS: Kleinert. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the Building Code Board of Appeals dated July 22, 1957, and the report of the Building Inspection Fees Committee dated August 26, 1957, Council resolution #713-56 adopted by the Council at the regular meeting of October 29, 1956, establishing a schedule of fees for permits and inspections is hereby amended so as to delete therefrom the portions which deal with semi-annual inspections and annual inspections and to substitute in lieu thereof the following: Page 3013 Annual Commercial Recreation Buildings 4 7.00 Dance Halls 7.00 Theaters, Minor 10.00 Theaters, Major 15.00 Assembly Halls 10.00 Factory Buildings Up to 5,000 sq. ft. 10.00 5001 to 25,000 sq. ft 20.00 25,001 to 1u0,000 30.00 100,001 to 500,000 40.00 500,001 to 1,000,000 50.00 Over 1,000,000 60.00 Hospitals, Convalescent Homes, Institutional Buildings Up to 10,000 sq. ft. in area 15.00 ,10,001 to 50,000 sq. ft. 20.00 50,001 to 100,000 25.00 Over 100,000 30.00 Public Establishments Not exceeding 100 seating capacity 10.00 Exceeding 100 seating capacity 15.00 Rooming Houses (Up to 4 rooms) 5.00 Rooming Houses (5 rooms and over), multiple 7.00 minimum Dwellings, Hotels, Motels plus .50 per unit Schools 10.00 Biennial Churches 7.00 Commercial Buildings (all floors) Up to 1500 sq. ft. 5.00 1501 to 5000 sq. ft. 10.00 5001 to 25,000 sq. ft 20.00 25,001 to 100,000 sq. ft. 30.00 100,001 to 500,000 40.00 500,001 to 1,000,000 sq. ft. 50.00 Over 1,000,000 sq. ft. 60.00 Office Btui l dings (all floors) Up to 1500 sq. ft. 5.00 1501 to 5000 sq. ft. 10.00 5001 to 25,000 sq. ft. 20.00 25,001 to 100,000 sq. ft. 30.00 100,001 to 500,00u 40.00 500,001 to 1,000,000 sq. ft. 50.00 Over 1,000,000 sq.ft. 60.00 Public Buildings 15.00 By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by C ouncilman Bagnall, it was Page 30114 RESOLVED that, the schedule of building fees be tabled pending a report from the Budget Director as to the costs of inspections for the buildings contained in the report from the committee dated August 26, 1957. A roll call vote was taken on the resolution to table with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, Jones, and Grant. NAYS: Ventura, O'Neill, Kleinert and Jones. The President declared the resolution denied. A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura and Kleinert. NAYS: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall and Grant. The President declared the resolution denied. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #646-57 RESOLVED that, the Budget Director be directed to submit to the Council at the next study meeting, a report relative to the cost of furnish- ing inspections on those buildings as contained in the Building Inspection Fees Committee report dated August 26, 1957. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Ventura and Jones. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #6L7-57 RESOLVED that, on recommendation of the Insurance Committee, the invoice of Midwest Underwriters, Inc., 1604 Kales Building, Detroit 26, Michigan, in the amount of $279.70, is hereby approved for payment. A roll call vote was taRen on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #648-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the requests of the Assistant City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated August 7, and August 21, 1957, and the Council having been presented with the bids requested in resolution #595-57, the sum of $950.00 is hereby transferred from the Department of Public orks Account No. E-5 (car allowance) to Department of Public Works Account No. E-70C (capital outlay office equipment). Page 3015 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was #619-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations Division and D irector of Public Works dated August 15, 1957, the bid for supplying gasoline to the City for the three month period from September 1, 1957, to December 1, 1957, is awarded to the low bidder, Plymouth Oil Company, at the submitted price of 13.95 cents per gallon. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant, NAYS: None. By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #650-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the complaint of Mrs. Donald Bachman, 18001 Lathers, and the report of the Assistant City Engineer dated July 1, 1957, in connection therewith, the Council does herein direct t he Department of Public Works to proceed immediately to correct the exist- ing drainage situation in accordance with the recommendations in the above report of the Assistant City Engineer; and that there is hereby trans- ferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to a newly created DPW budget Account #22-28 (ditch maintenance), the sum of $1,203.00, such sum to be used to complete the work outlined above. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #651-57 RESOLVED that, the proposed rules and regulations governing the planting and maintaining of trees, as prepared by the Department of Law, are hereby referred to the legislative Committee of the Council for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Jones. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was Page 3016 #652-57 RESOLVED that, the request of certain residents of Milburn Avenue, south of Bretton Road, for the extension of a water line down such street, and it appearing from the report of the City Clerk dated August 23, 1957, that there are available sufficient funds to ever the cost of such extension, the Council does hereby grant such r equest and approve of the installation of such a water line; provided, hewever, that tench project be added to the present contract by and between the James H. Clark & Sons Contracting Company and the City of Livonia dated November 20, 1956; and that the Council deems this extension an emergency project and requests all possible speed in the completion of same. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was RESOLVED that, the foregoing resolution be amended to delete the following: "provided, however, that such project be added to the present contract by and between the James H. Clark and Sons Contracting Company, and the City of Livonia dated November 20, 1956"; and add instead "and the Department of Public Works is hereby instructed to advertise far bids for the installation of this water line extension". A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing amendment with the following result: AYES: Jones and Ventura. NAYS: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. The President declared the amendment denied. A roll call vote was taken on resolution #652-57 with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Jones and Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. At 9:40 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting, including Councilman Bagnall. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #653-57 .RESOLVED that, the Council suspend the regular order of business to take care of items on the agenda wherein interested persons are waiting to be heard on those items. The Clerk read a letter from the Mayor regarding the purchase of c ertain park sites. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was Page 3017 #654-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission and further having considered the offers of the owners of Lots 30 and 31 of Grennada Park Subdivision, to sell such parcels of land to the City for the sum of $11,950.00, arra in view of the need of the City of the aforesaid property in conne ction with its plan for providing adequate park areas to the residents of the City of Livonia, the Council does herein approve of the purchase of the above referred to parcels of land; and the sum of $11,950.00 is hereby transferred from the Unap- propriated Surplus to the Acquisition of Land Account to be used for the purpose of purchasing the parcels indicated above; and upon approval of the City Attorney as to the marketability of title and other legal requirements have been satisfied, the Mayor arra City Clerk are authorized to do all things necessary to complete said transaction. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Bagnall. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was #655-57 RESOLVED that, the question of acquisition of lots 250, 245, 249, 1 and 2, Grennada Park Subdivision, be referred to the Finance Committee and the Budget Director for recommendation pertaining to possible date of purchase of these properties and to the City Attorney for consultation with the owners for preparation of tentative sales agreement. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Bagnall. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was RESOLVED that, the Council adopt the Master resolution on Sinacola Subdivision, establishing the bond for improvements in the amount of $46,000.00, and other provisions, pursuant to Ordinance No. 135, as amended; and provided, however, that the 20 foot easement appears on the plat and the four foot chain link fence along west line of easement. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #656-57 RESOLVED that, Sinacola Subdivision be tabled until information re- quested by Mr. Orr has been presented by the owner of Sinacola Subdivision. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall and Grant. Page 3018 NAYS: Ventura and Kleinert. The President declared the resolution adopted. The Clerk read a letter from the Engineering Department regarding bond for improvements in Bonnydale Subdivision #2. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #657-57 RESOLVED that, James S. Bonadeo, 15500 Beech Road, Detroit 19, Michigan, as proprietor, having requested the City Council to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision: Bonnydale Subdivision No. 2, located in the Northwest 1/I of Section 23, City of Livonia, Michigan; and it appearing that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under dates of July 20, 1956 and July 2, 1957; and it ±\irther appearing that said proposed plat, together with the plans and specifications for improvements therein, have been approved by the Depart- ment of Public Works under date of August 22, 1957; the City Council does hereby approve said proposed plat on the following 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 in- spected by the Department of Public Works and such improvements shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily installed until there is filed with the Council a Certificate as provided in Section 114 of said Ordinance No. 135, as amended; (3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix her signature to said Plat until either said improvements have been s atisfactorily 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: - Ninety Thousand Dollars - ( 90,000.00) - - ; and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of Livonia have been fully paid; 64) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the provisions of said Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby authorized to affix her signature to said Plat as evidence of this approval; Provided, however, that the proprietor shall deposit with the City of Livonia on or before the date of final approval of this plat, and prior to const ruction, the sum of $1,000.00 to be used by the Department of Public Works to defray the cost of cleaning and deepening the Bell No. 2 Drain; such sum to be placed by the City in a special fund for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. The Clerk read a letter from the Engineering Department regarding bond for Page 3019 improvements in Coventry Woods Subdivision. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was ##658-57 RESOLVED that, Mr. Stephan F.Slavik, Rouge Building Company, 20063 James Couzens Highway, Detroit 35, Michigan, as proprietor, having requested the City Council to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision:. Coventry Woods Subdivision, located on the North side of Oakdale Avenue, ap- proximately 2,100 feet West of Farmington Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, City of Livonia, I .chigan; and it appearing that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of May 7, 1957; and it further appearing that said proposed plat, together with the plan and specifications for improvements therein, have been approved by the Department of Public Works under date of August 22, 1957; the City Council does hereby approve said proposed plat on the following 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 in- spected by the Department of Public Works and such improvements shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily installed until there is filed with the Council a Certificate as provided inSection Ill of said Ordinance No. 135, as 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 appcoved by the City Attorney, and in the following amount: - - Seventy-Three Thousand Dollars - ($73,000.00) - - and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of Livonia have bean fully paid; (4) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the provisions 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: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. The Clerk read a letter f rom the Engineering Department regarding bond for improvements in Har-Lo Subdivision. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was imp #659-57 RESOLVED that, Mr. Harold H. Gordon, Gordon-Begin Investment Company, 1181150 James Couzens Highway, Detroit 35, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve the proposed plat of the following Page 3020 Subdivision: Har-Lo Subdivision, located on the North side of Schoolcraft Road approximately 1,300 feet East of Middle Belt Road in the Southwest 1/i. of Section 24, Livonia, Michigan; and it appearing that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of August 7, 1956; and it further appearing that said proposed plat, together with the plans and specifications for improvements therein, have been approved by the Department of Public Works under date of August 22, 1957; the City Council does hereby approve said proposed plat on the following conditions: (1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance with the Plat Ordinance (No. 135) as mended, of the C ity 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 improvements shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily installed until there is filed with the Council a Certificate as provided in Section 114 of said Ordinance No. 135, as 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 maybe approved by the City Attorney, and in the following amount: - - One Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Dollars - - ($182,000.00) - - and until all inspection fees and other charges due to L the City of Livonia have been fully paid; (4) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the provisions of said Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby authorized to affix her signature to said Plat as evidence of this approval; Provided, however, that the proprietor shall deposit with the City of Livonia on or before the date of final approval of this plat, and prior to construction, the sum of $750.00 to be used by the Department of Public Works to defray the cost of cleating and deepening the Bell. No. 2 Drain; such sum to be placed by the City in a special fund for this purpose; and that the proprietor will not construct or erect any buildings or other structures on Lots 1 to 13, in- clusive, until such time as the proposed Master Storm Drainage-Sewer System for the City of Livonia is constructed and installed, or until such time as the Council by resolution determines that compliance with this condition shall not be required. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was Page 3021 #660-57 RESOLVED that, WHEREAS, the Rouge Building Company has requested the City of Livonia to petition the Wayne County Drain Commissioner to improve a certain portion of the Blue Drain; and WHEREAS, the Drain Commissioner, by a letter dated August 14, 1957, has assured the City that since the drain has already been installed by the Rouge Building Company that there will be no engineering or construction costs assessed against the City of Livonia; and WHEREAS, representatives of the Rouge Building Company have indicated that they will pay for any incidental expenses including the cost of having the necessary resolutions and instruments prepared by the firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the Council does herein agree to adopt a resolution petitioning the Wayne County Drain Commissioner to im- prove a certain portion of the Blue Drain in the City of Livonia; provided, however, that the Council will only take such action on the following con- ditions: (1) That the resolution referred to above be prepared by the firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone; (2) That the Rouge Building Company assume the cost of having such resolution prepared and submit a letter stating that they will assume any other expenses that might arise as an incident of the Council adopting such a resolution. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #661-57 RESOLVED that, the communication from Daniel Hodgman, attorney at law, 708 Ford Building, Detroit 26, Michigan, dated August 12, 1957, in regard to a matter concerning his client, Mrs. Lydia B.Heise, has been re- ceived and filed; and such letter will be considered, in connection with Mrs. Heise's request, some time after there has been transmitted to this Council a report from the City Engineer which was requested in Council resolution #571-57. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by C ouncilman Bagnall, it was ##662-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the Assistant City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated August 9, 1957, there is hereby released for payment to the A & A Asphalt Paving Company, 1015 Haynes Avenue, Birmingham, the balance of $9,237.38 due on the contract dated November 5, 1956, by and between such company and the City of Livonia for the re-surfacing of streets in Rosedale Gardens, all work having been performed satisfactorily; 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: Page 3022 AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall and Grant. NAYS: Kleinert. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #663-57 RESOLVED that, the letter from the Department of Law dated August 20, 1957, in regard to costs that may be charged against owners of con- demned property, be received and filed; and that the City Attorney contact the present owner of parcel GJa in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36 and in- form him of the content of the above letter and attempt to negotiate for a dedication or purchase of that part of his property necessary to extend Harrison Road through to Joy Road. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #661 -57 RESOLVED that, the letter dated August 14, 1957, from Robert D. Scheible, Secretary, Harry Sosni ck Management Company, requesting that the City of Livonia enter into a pay-back agreement with such company, is here- by referred to the Legislative Committee of the Council for its considera- tion and report. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Jones. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #665-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the request and recommendation of the Civil Service Commission dated August 8, 1957, the Council does herein concur in such recommendation and approves of the establishment of the classification of Heavy Equipment Mechanic; and further approves the following rate of pay schedule for such position. $2.15 - first 6 months 2.50 - 7 thru 12 months 2.60 - after 12 months A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty,O'Neil]., Bagnall and Grant. NAYS: Kleinert. The President declared the resolution adopted. Page 3023 By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #666-57 RESOLVED that, the letter from Douglas E. McEvoy, President, Elm Civic Association, dated August 15, 1957, and the attached petitions signed by residents of Cardwell Avenue, requesting that the City purchase certain property in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25 for playground purposes, is hereby referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their report and recommendation. By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #667-57 RESOLVED that, Petition No. V-2L submitted by residents in Section 25 of the Oity of Livonia to vacate certain described alleys, be referred to the City Planning Commission for action according to law and Ordinance No.29. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, it was #668-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission dated August 21, 1957, addressed to the Mayor, in which said Commission recommends that approximately 6.61i4 acres in Section 11 of the City be purchased for park purposes; and having considered the letter of the Mayor dated August 23, 1957, concurring with such recommendation; that the City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to contact the owners of said property and obtain a preliminary sales agree- ment to be presented to the Council in accordance with the terms as contained in the recommendation of the Commission. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #669-57 RESOLVED that, the rules of the Council are hereby suspended in order to take care of items not on the agenda. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Daugherty. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #670-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Police Commissioner dated August 26, 1957, and approved by the Mayor, the sum of $250.00 is hereby transferred from PD-70B to PD-3, in order that all necessary office supplies may be purchased for the balance of the fiscal year. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: Page 3021 AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #671-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Police Commissioner dated August 26, 1957, and approved by the Mayor, the sum of $1,000.00 is hereby transferred f rom the Unappropriated Surplus to PD-22 in order that the Police Department vehicles may be maintained in good working order. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Daugherty and Jones. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #672-57 RESOLVED that, regular meetings of the Council of the City of Livonia for the month of September, 1957, be held on the 3rd, 9th, 16th and 23rd. On motion of Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, this 217th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 11:15 P.M., August 26, 1957. { Marie W.C1ark, City Clerk.