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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1955-02-07 ADJOURNED Page 1743 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On February 7, 1955, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at a )proximately 8:04 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, and Wilson W. Edgar. Absent-- John W. Whitehead and Nettie Carey. The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read the following letters: from the City Planning Commission dated February 4, 1955, from the Fire Department dated January 31, 1955; from Herald Hamill dated February 2 and February 3, 1955; from the Department of Public Works dated February 7, 1955 and from Herald Hamill dated February 5, 1955; regarding Country Homes Subdivisions No. 2 and No. 3 By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #59-55 RESOLVED, that, Harry Slatkin Builders, Inc. , 11534 Dexter Detroit 6, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision: Country Homes Subdivision No. 2, located approximately 983.30 feet South of Plymouth Road between Yale and Arthur Avenues in the East 1/2 of Section 32 and the West 1/2 of Section 33, and it appearing that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of February 3, 1955; and it further appearing that said proposed plat, to- gether with plans and specifications for improvements therein, have been approved by the Department of Public Works under date of February 5, 1955; 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. 44) as amended, of the City of Livonia, and the rules and regulations of the Department of Public Works, within a period of two years from the date of this reso- lution; (2) That the installation of such improvements shall be supervised ii0 and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such improve- ments shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily in- stalled until there is filed with the Council a Certificate as provided in Section 14 of said Ordinance No. 44, as amended; Page 1744 (3) That the City clerk is not authorized to affix her signature to said Plat until either said improvements have been satis- factorily 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: - - $334,000.00 - - - -, Water Main S53,900.00 Sanitary Sewer 53,700.00 Storm Sewer 58,480.00 Pavement 132,900.00 Sidewalk 33,600.00 Total: $332,580.00 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 three conditions and with the provisions of said Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk is he r'3by authorized to affix her signature to said Plat as evidence of this approval, and (5) That the warranty, as provided by the contractors for the installation of all improvements be made in favor of the City of Livonia; such warranty to run for a period of one year from the date of acceptance of such improvements; or in lieu thereof, a suitable maintenance bond will be filed. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously adopted, it was #60-55 RESOLVED, that, Harry Slatkin Builders, Inc. , 11534 Dexter, Detroit 6, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision: Country Homes Subdivision No. 3, located approximately 609.01 feet South of Plymouth Road between Arthur Avenue and Levan Road in the East 1/2 of Section 32, and it appearing that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of February 3, 1955; and it further appearing that said proposed plat, together with the plans and specifications for improve- ments therein, have been approved by the Department of Public Works under date of February 5, 1955; 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. 44) as amended, of the City of Livonia, and the rules and regulations of the Department of Public Works, within a period of two 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 in- stalled until there is filed with the Council a Certificate as provided in Section 14 of said Ordinance No. 44, as amended; (3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix her signature Page 1745 to said Plat until either said improvements have been satis- imm factorily 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 follow- ing amount: - - - $270,000.00 - -, Water Main $ 43,890.00 Sanitary bewer 46,080.00 Storm Sewer 32,000.00 Pavement 117,000.00 Sidewalk 29,400.00 Total: $268,370.00 and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of Livonia have been fu!ly paid; (4) On full compliance with the above three conditions and with the provisions of said Flat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby authorized to affix her signature to said Plat as evidence of this approval, and (5) That the warranty, as provided by the contractors for the installation of all improvements be made in favor of the City of Livonia, such warranty to run for a period of one year from the date of acceptance of such improvements; or in lieu thereof, a suitable maintenance bond will be filed. The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read letters from the Mayor dated February 4, 1955; from the Superintendent of Public Works dated February 2, 1955; from Herald Hamill dated February 4, 1955, and from David Lewis dated January 5, 1955, regarding Livonia Estates Subdivision No. 2 and Pearl Wilson Subdivisions No. 2 and No. 3. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilnyn Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #61-55 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendations as set forth in the foregoing communications which were read by the City Clerk, the Council does hereby release a surety bond dated January 20, 1954, between the Travelers Indemnity Company, a Connecticut Corporation, and the City of Livonia, in the amount of $>22,000.00; such bond having been filed to guarantee improvements in Livonia Estates Subdivision No. 2; and that the surety bond of the American Automobile Insurance Company and the Travelers Indemnity Company in the amount of $80,000.00 dated July 12, 1954, filed to guarantee improvements in Pearl Wilson Subdivision No. 2; and the surety bond of the American Automobile Insurance Company and the Travelers In- demnity Company in the amount of $EO,000.00 dated September 23, 1954, filed to guarantee improvements in Pearl Wilson Subdivision No. 3 be released; provided, however, that the release of the aforementioned bonds shall not be made until there is filed in the office of the City Clerk, a letter extending the bond in the amount of $80,000.00, dated May 10, 1954, of the Giles Mortgage Corporation on Pearl Wilson Subdivision to include Pearl Wilson Subdivisions No. 2 and No. 3. Page 1746 The City Clerk read letters from the Fire Chief dated February 1st and iim2nd, 1955, requesting capital outlay. By Couhcilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously adopted, it was #62-55 RESOLVED, that the requests of the Fire Chief dated February 1, 1955 and February 2, 1955, for the following capital expenditures Six Steel Lockers $92.65 Acct 70E Kitchen utensils 102.72 Acct 70E Six Oak Chairs and Cushions 262.50 Acct 70E are hereby approved. The City Clerk read a letter from the Mayor dated January 31, 1955 regarding appointment to the City Planning Commission. By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #63-55 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Daniel J. Lepo, 19603 Weyher, imm to the City Planning Commission for a term expiring June 9, 1957, to re- place Mrs. Dell Nielson, who is resigning, is hereby approved. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously adopted, it was #64-55 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Board of Review (Tax assessments) shall convene for its first session on Tuesday, March 8th, 1955, and Wednesday, March 9th, 1955; that such Board shall convene for its second session on Monday, March 21st, 1955 and Tuesday, March 22nd, 1955; that said sessions shall be held in the City Hall at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan , during the hours of 9:00 A. M. to 4:30 P. M., on each of said dates, except that on March 22nd, the session shall also be held between the hours of 7:00 P. M. to 9:00 P. M. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #65-55 RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission dated January 25, 1955, establishing the classification of Dump Attendant at the rate of $1.25 per hour, is hereby approved. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was RESOLVED, that the appointment of Clyde Bentley to the Board of Review as contained in the letter from the Mayor dated January 19, 1955 is hereby approved. Page 1747 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert and Edgar. NAYS: Jones, Killam and Daugherty. The President declared the resolution rejected. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was #66-55 RESOLVED, that pursuant to resolution 1783, adopted at a special meeting of the Council held on September 28, 1954, authorizing the retain- ing of Chris M. Youngjohn in the case of Russell C. Ashmore vs. John Daugherty, et ..R.71 , Councilman Jones is hereby directed to sign voucher No.7970 in the amount of $5,520.00, as payment in full to the law firm of Youngjohn, Worley and Brown. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Killam, Kleinert, Edgar and Daugherty. NAYS: Jones. The President declared the resolution adopted. On motion of Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar ani Lunanimously adopted, this adjourned 135th regular meeting of the City Council was duly adjourned at 9:20 P. M., February 7, 1955. ) ) , - -..- Marie-") . Clark, City Clerk Attested: ...411„........ Illik .. - ' Daugherty, President of t,e ouncil ? 1.-eif Rudolf R ir leinert, Vice President of the Council. L