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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 9, 1956, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:06 P. M., by the
President of the Council, John T.Jaugherty. Councilman Kleinert delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present-- John T. Daugherty,
David L. Jones, Harry R. Killam, Rudolf R.Kleinert, John W. Whitehead and Nettie Carey.
Absent: *Wilson W. Edgar.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read the minutes of the 157th regular
meeting of the City Council.
*Councilman Edgar arrived at 8:08 P. M.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
lbw #1-56 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 157th regular meeting of the
City Council held December 19, 1955 are approved as read.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2-56 RESOLVED that, the Council suspend the regular order of business
to take care of certain items on the agenda wherein interested persons are
waiting to be heard on those items.
The City Clerk read a petition from the Livonia Fire Fighters Association.
Mr. Sarinopoulos and Mr. Jackman of the Fire Department appeared before the Council.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-56 RESOLVED that, the petition from the Livonia Fire Fighters
Association be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper amendment to the City Charter and report back to the Council.
The hour of 8:30 P.M., having arrived, the City Clerk opened and read
lbw the following bids'
ONE F-600 FORD TRUCK - Parks & Recreation
1. Bill Brown Sales, Inc., Plymouth ttoad $2,167.19
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2. Ralph Ellsworth, Inc., Garden City $2,085.39
3. Stuart Wilson, Inc., Dearborn
2,049.40
4. Floyd Rice, Detroit
2,378.34
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#4-56 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for one F-600 Ford Truck
be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for report and
recommendation.
WOOD CHIPPER - Parks & Recreation
1. Mitts & Merrill, Saginaw
Alternate 2,896.00
Alternate 3,101.00
2. Langford-McCulloch Co., Detroit $2,740.00
3. Miller Lquipment Company of Detroit $2,900.00
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#5-56 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for a Wood Chipper be
referred to the Parks and Recreation CommissiJn for report and
recoruendation.
POT.T CE CARS
1. Brown Sales, Inc., Plymouth Road
4 Ford Mainline Tudor,
Total with trade in allowance $5,113.52
2. Ralph Ellsworth, Inc., Garden City
4 Ford Mainline Tudor,
Total with trade in allowance $4,789.44
3. Floyd Rice, Detroit
4 Ford Mainline Tudor
Total with trade in allowance $5,158.66
4. Tennyson Chevrolet, Livonia
2 Chevrolets @ $1,909.21
2 Chevrolets @ „;11938.71
No trade in allowance listed
5. Stuart Wilson, Inc., Dearborn
4 Ford Main Line Tudor (Interceptor 11;ngines)
Total with trade in allowance $417L,8.)111
6. G. E Miller Sales cService, Northville
4 Dodge cars with trade in allowance $6,641.68
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7.G. E. Miller Sales & Service, Northville
4 Plymouth cars with trade in allowance $5,581.28
BID ON RENTAL
Tennyson Car & Trucic Rental, Kales Building, Detroit
$137 .50 per month, per v:hicle.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded bx- Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-56 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for Police Cars be re-
ferred to the Director of Public Safety for report and recommendation.
TUBES AND TIRES - Department of Public Works
1. Firestone Stores, Ann Arbor 51,664.56
2. Sheldon Tire Company, Detroit (U.S.Rubber)
subject to 3% discount 411,444.94
3. Louis BielfieJ,.d, Inc. (Firestone) $1,633.02
4. B. F. Goodrich
subject to trade in of old tires $1,607.38
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-56 RES.:LVED that, the f ore-oing bids for Tires and Tubes be re-
ferred to the Department of Public olorks for report and recommendation.
TWO-WAY RADIOS - Fire Department.
1. Motorola, Inc..
Total,(less 5, ) $1,807.36
2. General Electric
Total, net 30 days $1,781.25
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#8-56 RESOLVE]) that, the foregoing bids for Two-War Radios for the
Fire Department be referred to the Director of Public Safety for report
and recommendation.
B,r Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#9-56 RESOLVED that
ilEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of a Contract between the
Cit.,/ of Livonia and the Board of Uounty Road Commissioners of the County
of Wayne dated as of March 21, 1' 55, and Supplemental Contract with the
same parties dated as of August 24, 1-55, said Board of County Road
Cary.issioners of the County of Warne has received bids for the purchase
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of bonds designated as WAYNE COUNTY METR. POLITAN SEWERAGE AND SEWAGE
DISPOSAL SiSTii BONS (LIVONIA SECTION) in the aggregate principal sum
of $6,700,000.00;
AND WHEREAS, there were bids submitted for said bonds by three
national syndicates of bond purchasers, and the bid resulting in the
lowest net interest cost was Drexel & company and associates, 41ich bid
is as follows:
Bond Maturing Interest Rate
1956-1966 4%
1967-1980 3%
1981-1993 3-1/4%
resulting in a net interest cost of 3.21113%;
AND dIEI-ZEILS, the Board of County Road Commissioners of the
County of Wayne, by proper resolution, has accepted said best bid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVM THAT the action of the Board of
County Road Commissioners of the County of Wayne in accepting said bid
of Drexel a Company and associates, being the best bid for said bonds,
is hereby ratified, adopted and confirmed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killen., Kleinert., Whitehead, Carey, dgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#10-56 RE-OLVED chat
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of a Contract between the
City of Livonia and the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County
of Wayne dated as of March 21, 1955, and Supplemental Contract with the
same parties dated as of August 24, 1955, said Board of County Road Com-
missioners of the County of Wayne has received construction bids for the
construction of the sewers specified in said Contract and Supplemental
Contract;
AND WHEREAS, the official action of the Board of County Road
Commissioners of the County of Wayne unddr date of January 5, 1956,
relative to said construction bids was as follows:
"1. Acceptance of the low alternate bid
submitted by Mancini. Construction Company, et al (a
joint venture) in the total amount of $1,380,594.81 for
the construction of Sanitary and Storm Sewers in Section
1 of the Five Mile Road Area in the City of Livonia,
Michigan, on the basis of using alternate Work Items
No I s. 5a, 6a, 8a and 9a instead of Work Items No's.
5, 6, 8 and 9 for Sanitary Sewers and that a contract
be awarded to them on that basis; and
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"2. Acceptance of the low alternate bid
submitted by Mancini Construction Company, et al (a joint
venture) in the total amount of $1,157,776.46 for the con-
struction of Sanitary and Storm Sewers and Sewage Lift
Station in Section 2 of the Five Mile Road Area in the
City of Livonia, Michigan, on the basis of using alternate
Work Items No's. 5a, 6a, 8a and 9a instead of Work Items
No's. 5, 6, 8 and 9 for sanitary Sewers and that a con-
tract be awarded to them on that basis; and
113. Acceptance of the low alternate bid
submitted by S. Weissnan Excavating Company, Inc., in
the total amount of $570,182.75 for the construction of
Sanitary Sewers only in Section 3 of the Schoolcraft Road
Area in the City oi Livonia, Michigan, on the basis of
using alternate Won . Items No's. 4a, 6a, 8a and 9a in-
stead of Work Items No's. 4, 6, 8 and 9 and that a con-
tract be awarded to it on that basis; and
Acceptance of the low alternate bid
submitted by Mancini Construction Company, et al (a joint
venture) in the total amount of $919,936.50 for the con-
struction of Sanitary and Storm Sewers in Section 4 of
the Seven Mile Road Area in the City of Livonia, Michigan,
on the basis of using Work Items No's. 5a, 6a, 7a and 9a
instead of Work Items No's. 5, 6, 7 and 9 for Sanitary
Sewers and that a contract be awarded to them on that
basis; and
"5. Acceptance of the low alternate bid
submitted by W. H. Harvie, Inc., at the total amount of
$507)405.50 for the construction of Sanitary Sewers only
in Section 5 of the Seven Mile Road Area in the City of
Livonia, Michigan, on the basis of using alternate Work
Items No's. 2a, 3a, 4a and 6a instead of Work Items
No's. 2, 3, 4 and 6 and that a contract be awarded to
it on that basis."
AND WHEREAS, it appears that said accepted bids were the low
bids on each of the items therein set forth.
NOW, THEHEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the action of the Board
of County Road Commissioners of the County of Mayne relative to the
acceptance of the low construction bids hereinbefore set forth be and
the same hereby is ratified, adopted and confirmed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Aleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the City Treasurer
dated January 9, 1956, requesting extension of tax payment period.
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By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#11-56 RESOLVED that, the period within which taxes due December 1,
1955, may be paid without penalty, be extended until 5 o'clock P. M.,
Wednesday, February 29, 1956.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAY: : None.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated January 6, 1956 from
the Mayor regarding a meeting of the Michigan State Safety Commission, which was
received and placed on file.
The City Clerk read a letter dated January 5, 1956 from Dallas F. Hay,
Director of Civil Defense, informing the Council of an invitation from the Detroit
Civil Defense Control Center to inspect the Center, which letter was received and
placed on file.
The City Clerk read a letter dated January 5, 1956 from the City Planning
Commission and letter to the City Flanning Commission from the City Auditor, dated
December 8, 1955, regarding master plan to be prepared by Albe Munson, Planning
Consultant.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#12-56 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter of Harry J. Lyle,
City Auditor, dated December 8, 1955, the City Planning Commission is
hereby advised that any expenditures for the Maste x Plan are to be
charged against the 1955-56 Budget.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously
adopted, it was
#13-56 RESOLVED that
WHEREAS, the 1956 Annual Meeting of the Third Region of the
Michigan Municipal League is scheduled to be held at the Warren Valley
Golf Club on February 9, 1956, and
WHEREAS, the officials of the City of Livonia would appreciate
the opportunity to repay the hospitality which hasbeen shown to them
by the officials of other communities at other similar gatherings,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia will
be honored to have the privilege of acting as the Host City to the
other members of the Third Region of the Michigan Municipal League
at the 1956 Regional Meeting and the City Clerk is hereby directed
to forward a copy of this resolution to the officers of the Third
Region of the Michigan Municipal League, and
BE IP FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council President and Vice-
President are hereby authorized to make any arrangements as are necessary
for the City to properlj assume this task and that any expenses so in-
curred shall be charged to the State and Federal legislation account of
the current budget.
A recess was called at 9:38 P. M., after which the m3eting resumed with
all members present Who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to Regulate Buildings Within the
Future Outside Lines of Streets, Ways, Places, Parks, Playgrounds, and Other Public
Grounds, as dlown by any Precised Plat Prepared by L he Plann .ng Commisdon and
Certified to the Council, and Adopted by the Council; and to Provide for the Zoning
Board of Appeals to have Certain Powers on Appeal with Regard to Authorize Permits
in Certain Cases; and to Provide Penalties for Violation Hereof", introduced by
Councilman Whitehead December 19, 195 , was taken from the table and a roll call vote
conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on date of publication, January 26, 1556.
The City Clerk, Marie W.Clark„ read a letter dat_id January 6,1956 from
the City Engineer and letter dated January 9, 1956 from the City Attorney as to
petition of John and Marilyn Stewart.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
imr adopted, it was
#14-56 RESOLVED that
WHEREAS, John M. Stewart and Marilyn Stewart, his wife,
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representing themselves as title holders of the following described
premises in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne and State of Michigan:
Lot No. 8 of B. E. Tarlor's Schoolcraft Manor, being a
subdivision of part of the blest 1/2 of Section 23, T 1 SI
R 9 E, Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan, accord-
ing to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 71, Page 42
of Plats, Wayne County Records,
have petitioned the Council to relocate a 12 foot easement for drainage
purposes, from its present course running diagona_ay across said lot
generally from the southwest corner to the northeast corner, to a new
location along the side lot line between Lots 5 and 9 from Hillcrest
Avenue to Henry Ruff Road; and
WHEHEM.,, the City Engineer has approved the relocating of said
drainage easement as petitioned, subject to the petitioners assuring and
agreeing to pay the cost of digging the ditch in the new location;
NOW, THEEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council does hereby
approve the relocation of said drainage easement, subject to the Engineer's
condition; and upon receipt of satisfactory assurances of performance of
such condition, does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a release of the presently-existing easement over the above-described lot,
upon being given a grant of a 12 foot easement for drainage purposes running
along the boundary line between Lots 8 and 9, executed by the owners and
parties in interest of Lot 8, and naming the City of Livonia as grantee
therein; both said instruments to be recorded with the Wayne County Register
of Deeds at the expense of said petitioners.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated December 15, 1955 from
the City Planning Commission and letter dated January 5, 1956 from David Lewis as
to Petition No. Z-135. Mr. David Lewis, petitioner, appeared before the Council.
President Daugherty/elinquished the Chair to Vice President Kleinert at
10:20 P.M.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#15-56 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning
Commission dated December 15, 1955 as to Petition No. Z-135 of David Lewis,
et al, for change of zoning classification in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
23 from RUB to R-1-A is approved, and such petition is hereby denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Whitehead, Carey and Daugherty.
NAYS: Edgar and Kleinert.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
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President Daugherty resumed the chair at 10:30 P.M.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated December 19, 1)55 from
the City Engineer as to Petition No. Z-129 of Shirley's Cleaners.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitda ead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#16-56 RESOLVED that, the Council President qppoint a committee to
study the matter in regard to Petition No. Z-129 of Shirley's Cleaners
and brine back a report and recommendation to the Council.
President Daugherty thereupon appointed Councilmen Kleinert and Edgar
to serve on such committee.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read communications with regard to the
acceptance of certain streets as public highways.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously
adopted, it was
#17-56 RESOLVED that, the various resolutions with regard to acceptance
of the following streets: hoycroft Avenue, Denne and Hubbell Streets aid
Angling Road; as public highways in the City of Livonia be tabled; and
that the property owners affected by these resolutions be advised that a
public hearing wi-1 be held on January 30, 1956 at 8:0:j P. M., for the
purpose of determining whether or not to adopt these resolutions.
By Councilman ideinert„ seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#18-56 RESOLVED that
.iHEREAS, the Council has recently passed resolutions in-
corporating certain portions of Ingram, Auburndale and E. Myrna in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, and a certain portion of Oak Drive between
Five Mile Road and Puritan, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, into tne public street system of the City,
NOW, MEREIUL, BE IT RE60LVED that the City Clerk is hereby
instructed to cause such resolutions to be recorded with the Wayne
County Register of Deeds, so that the proper authorities will indicate
the changes made thereby in the plat books and other public records.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated December 29, 1955 from
Peter W. Decker as to right of way on Chicago Avenue between Merriman and Sunset.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
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adopted, it was
#19-56 RESOLVED that, the City Engineer be instructed to make the
proper contact with the owner of property relative to acquiring 43 feet
for the extension of Chicago Road between Merriman and Sunset and b ring
a report and recommendation to the Council.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter received January 3, 19)6
from Fil Mar Market and letter dated January 4, 1956 from attorneys for Dr. John
Vos regarding no parking signs on Grand River oetween Eight Mile Road and Inkster.
Mr. Hoffman appeared before the Council in behalf of Dr. Vos.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimouR1y
adopted, it was
#20-56 RE_,OLVED that, the State Highway Department be and hereby is
requested to anend the parking instructions on Urand River within the
City of Livonia to agree with conditions as are imposed on Grand River
from Inkster to Lahser Road, and that a copy of this resolution be for-
warded to Commissioner Joseph A.Ghilds of the Michigan State Police.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated January 5, 1956 from
Fred Garchow as to dedication of property for continuation of Milburn Avenue.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#21-56 RESOLVED that, Mr. Fred Garchow is hereby advised that his
offer to dedicate a portion of property cannot be accepted until the
property proposed as a street is brought up to county specifications
for township roads.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#22-56 RESOLVED that, on recommendation of the Parks and Recreation
Commission, the bid of Miller Equipment Company for a Wood Chipper in
the amount of $21900.00 is hereby accepted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result :
AYES: Jones, Killam,Kleinert„ 4hitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NA'S: None.
yw::uncilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it
#23-56 RI.!],50LVED that, on recommendation of the Parks and Recreation
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Commission, all bids on the F-600 Ford truck are rejected.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilmai Kleinert, it was
#24-56 RESOLVED that, on recommendation of the Department, of Public
Safety, the bid of Ralph e2.1 sworth Inc., for four Police Cars in the
amount of 44,789.44 is hereby accepted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#25-56 RESOLVED that, on recommendation of the Department of Public
Safety, the bid of Motorola, Inc., in the amount of $1,807.36 for Two-
Way Radios for the Fire Department is hereby accepted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoik resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Ilfhitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Klei.nert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#26-56 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendation of the
City Engineer dated January 4, 1956 as to final acceptance of the con-
strue-baton of sanitary sewer as provided in the contract of Thomas Sinacola
dated January 19, 19531 arid it further appearing that Mr.c,inacola has de-
posited with the City Clerk his check in the amount of $100.00 pursuant
to the enginc,er Is recommendation; the Council does hereby accept the
sanitary sewers and does authorize the final payment of $2,000.00 which
amount had heretofore been retained by the City; 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: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None,
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read an invitation from Southfield Town-
ship, dated December 31, 1955, for the c elebration of a Silver Anniversary honoring
the Township Clerk, which communication was received and placed on file.
On motion of Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam and
unanimously adopted, this 156th regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned
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to Monda , January 16, 1956 at 8:00 o'clock P. M., the time of this adjournment
being 12:36 A. M., January 10, 1956.
7 I
Ma.rie W.\Clark, City Clerk
Attested:
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J% Daugherty, Presiuent of e Council
•udo 1 '.Kleinert, ice President of the council