HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1955-01-31 ADJOURNED Page 1733
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED ONE HUNDRED TiTIRTY-FIFTH REGULAR
MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF T,TVONIA
On January 31, 1955, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:07 P. M., by the
President of the Council, John T.Daugherty. 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 Wilson
W. Edgar. Absent: Nettie Carey.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#47-55 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 134th regular meeting of
the City Council held January 10, 1955, and the adjourned 134th regular
meeting held January 17, 1955, are approved as read.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the Mayor dated
lowJanuary 31, 1955, and letter dated January 24, 1955 from the Board of Water Com-
missioners.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#48-55 RESOLVED, that the report of the Mayor dated January 31, 1955
and the report of the Board of Water Commissioners dated January 24, 1955,
regarding the letter from the employees of the Water Department be tabled
for further study by the Council.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#49-55 RESOLVED, that the Council approve the Water Department Budget
for the year 1954-55, as presented by the Board of Water Commissioners.
Councilman Whitehead was excused at 9:15 P.M., and returned at 9:16 P. M.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Edgar and Daugherty.
LopNAYS: Whitehead.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#50-55 RESOLVED, that the budget for Sewage Disposal System No. 1,
for 1954-55, is hereby approved.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#51-55 RESOLVED, that the budget for Sewage Disposal System No. 2,
for 1954-55, is hereby approved.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whit ehead, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
A recess was called at 9:35 P. M., after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
Mr. Blair Moody, Jr., and Mr. V. Emmett of the DeLuxe Motor States, Inc.,
appeared before the Council.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#52-55 RESOLVED, that the Council President be authorized to appoint
a Committee of three members of this Council to make a study as to what
could be done in the way of promoting more and better public transportation
for the City of Livonia; and that this committee has the authority to en-
large its membership through appointment of officials of various Civic
Associations; and with the further provision that all members of the
Council shall be ex-officio members of the committee.
President Daugherty thereupon appointed the following Committee:
Councilmen Edgar, chairman, Kleinert and Whitehead.
Councilman hdgar was excused at 10:27 P. M.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Fire Department dated January 25,
1955, recuesting capital expenditure.
Councilman Edgar returned at 10:30 P. M.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
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adopted, it was
#53-55 RESOLVED, that the request of the Fire Department, dated
January 25, 1955, for purchase of suction hose in the amount of $163.63
to be charged to Account No. 70E, is hereby approved.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated January 18, 1955,
from the Civil Service Commission, regarding establishment of the classification
of Justice Court Clerk, Justice Leo 0. Nye and Justice Court Clerk Evelyn Burt
appeared before the Council in this matter.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#54-55 RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Civil Service Com-
mission dated January 18, 1955, regarding the classification of Justice
Court Clerk is hereby approved; such classification to be retroactive to
October 2, 1954, contingent upon the approval of the Civil Service
Commission,
The City Clerk read a letter from the City Planning Commission dated
January 2, 1955, regarding Petition No. Z-760 which letter was received and
placed on file.
Edward Wild, Civil Service Commissioner, informed the Council orally
that the Civil Service Commission was agreeable regarding the classification of
Justice Court Clerk to become retroactive to October 2, 1954.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Mayor dated January 24, 1955,
vetoing resolution No. 17-55.
On motion of Councilman Jones, it was resolved that the Council concur
in the recommendation of the Mayor dated January 24, 1955, and President Daugherty
declared the resolution out of order.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
RESOLVED, that resolution No. 17-55, adopted by the Council
iim on January 10, 1955, be and hereby is retadopted in its entirety, the
same as if it were word for word repeated herein.
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Councilman Jones challenged the ruling of the Chair and President
L. Daugherty relinquished the chair to Vice President Kleinert at 11:20 P.M.
A roll call vote was taken on the ruling of the chair with the following result:
AYES: Killam, Whitehead, Edgar, Daugherty and Kleinert.
NAYS: Jones.
The Vice President declared the ruling of the chair was sustained, and
President Daugherty resumed the chair at 11:22 P. M.
A roll call vote was taken on the previous resolution with the follow-
ing result:
AYES: Kleinert, Whitehead and Edgar.
NAYS: Jones, Killam and Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution failed to carry.
y w::uncilnmn Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, iBt
#55-55 RESOLVED, that the matter of Charter amendment to institute
primary elections in the City of Livonia be referred to the City
Attorney with instructions to prepare such an amendment, patterned
generally after the Dearborn Charter, their election procedure as
outlined in Chapter 12, and that this draft be submitted to members
of the City Council by Friday, February 4, 1955.
The City Clerk read a letter from Jack Spanich dated January 21, 1955,
addressed to the Mayor, letter from the Mayor dated January 31, 1955, and letter
from Mr. Irving to Mr. Spanich dated January 25, 1955, regarding the construction
of a drag strip in Livonia .
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#56-55 RESOLVED, that the letter of Jack Spanich dated January 21,
1955, regarding a drag strip be referred to the City Planning Commission
for the earliest possible action and public hearing.
On motion of Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and
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IMO unanimously adocted, this adjourned 135th regular meeting of the City Council
was adjourned to Monday, February 7, 1955, at 8:00 P. M., the time of this
adjournment being 12:18 A. M., February 1, 1955.
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