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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On December 28, 1953, above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:08 P M , by the
President of the Council, Harry S Wolfe Roll was called with the following
result: Present, Harry S Wolfe, Wilson W. Edgar, Raymond E. Grimm, John W
Whitehead, Nettie Carey and William J Taylor Absent, Harold Bower.
Councilman Grimm gave the following invocation:
"Our Father, help us to find the secret of the Master's joy, that
we may no longer dwell in the outer courts where happiness comes
and goes as the flowers bloom and fade. Teach us the joy of
friendship that leaves no hurt or sting Help us to enter into
the deep joy of sympathy with our brother's need, the sympathy
that gives insight, and knits heart to heart, until we are able
to help where help is needed, and able to receive help when it
is offered. Be merciful to all who are in any trouble, and be
graciously pleased to take us and all things belonging to us
under Thy Fatherly care and protection this day and throughout
fimm the coming new year For Jesus ' sake "
Minutes of the 108th regular meeting held December 17, 1953, were read
and approved
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
adopted, it was
#822 RESOLVED that, the period within which taxes due
December 1, 1953, may be paid without penalty, be extended
until 12 o'clock noon, February 27, 1954
Councilman Carey, as Chairman of the Finance Committee, made a report
and recommendation as to placing a monthly limitation on the amount of expense
allowances for use by City employee on his motor vehicle, particularly insofar as
the Bureau of Inspection is concerned Chief Inspector Donald Wilson appeared
before the Council and made a statement on the same subject
Councilman Carey introduced the following Ordinance:
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NO
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 35 OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA ENTITLED, "AN
a"" ORDINANCE PROVIDING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA A PROCEDURE FOR ACCOUNTING, THE PUR-
CHASING OF PROPERTY AND SERVICES, THE MAKING
AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS, THE APPROVAL OF PAY-
MENT OF BILLS, AND THE CONTROL OF RECEIPTS,
CASH AND EXPENDITURES "
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 15 of Ordinance No 35 of the City of Livonia entitled,
"An Ordinance Providing on Behalf of the City of Livonia a Procedure For Accounting,
Approval of Payment of Bills, and the Control of Receipts, Cash and Expenditures", is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 15 Expenses All officers and employees of the City
shall each month file with the City Clerk in writing an accurate and com-
plete report of all expenses incurred or paid by them on behalf of the City
during the preceding month The Council may, in its discretion,permit an
extension of 60 days for the submission of any such report where it finds
that the report has been delayed for reasons beyond the control of the person
submitting the report. Such reports shall be supported by invoices, receipts,
or such other evidence as may be required by the rules of procedure estab-
lished under this ordinance All officers and employees of the City shall be
allowed for the use of their own motor vehicle, while on City business, the
sum of eight cents ( .08) per mile; provided, however, that the Council may,
from time to time, provide by resolution the maximum monthly expense amount
which may be allowed to any particular officer or employee for use of his
own motor vehicle.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and
effect
Section 3 Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for any
reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of any of the
remaining portion of this ordinance
The foregoing ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council
Donald Wilson, Chief Inspector, made certain remarks concerning the final
inspection of the new City Hall He was directed to make a complete report to the
Department of Public Works which Department was requested to submit a report and
recommendation to the Council.
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The City Clerk read a letter from Braun, Bosworth and Company dated
IsmDecember 21, 1953, and pertaining to $1,660,000 City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, Special Assessment Sewer Bonds; $625,000 City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, G 0 Sewer Bonds (City Portion) The above letter has been approved
by Mr John H Nunneley of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone Mr Cummings and
Mr. Wallace of Braun, Bosworth and Company appeared before the Council and ex-
plained the necessity for the letter.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#823 RESOLVED that, the agreement contained in a certain letter
from Braun, Bosworth and Company to Marie W Clark, City Clerk, dated
December 21, 1953, and pertaining to the followgng subject:
$1,660,000 City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
Special Assessment Sewer Bonds
625,000 City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
G 0 Sewer Bonds (City Portion)
be and hereby is accepted and approved, and the City Clerk is authorized
to affix her signature to a copy of said letter as evidence of this
lim approval
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Edgar, Grimm, Whit ehead, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe
NAYS. None
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#824 RESOLVED that, the letter from the Chief of Police to the
Director of Public Safety dated December 14, 1953, requesting per-
mission to purchase two (2) Ford automobiles from Paul J Wiedman, Inc.,
at $1450.00 each, which letter has been approved by Mayor Jesse Ziegler,
is hereby approved by the Council; and purchase orders may be issued
in accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Edgar, Grimm, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe
NAYS. None
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#825 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the Depart-
merit of Public Works, the low bid of Marens Equipment Company in the
amount of $2,950.00 for a Lawrence Trailer for the Department of Public
Works, which bid was submitted at the Council meeting held on December
17, 1953, is hereby accepted; and the issuance of purchase order in
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conformance with such bid is hereby authorized.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Edgar, Grimm, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor arra Wolfe
NAYS. None
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted,
it was
#826 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission dated December 21, 1953, on Petition V-2 of
Ben L Williams, for vacating a portion of Perth Avenue is hereby
approved, and said petition is hereby denied
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted,
it was
#827 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission on Petition Z-38 of Donald L Castle for change
of zoning classification are hereby approved; and said petition is
hereby denied
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted,
it was
#828 RLSOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission dated December 21, 1953 on Petition # Z-39 of
Charles McKinney, for change of zoning classification are hereby
approved; and the City Attorney is directed to prepare an amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted,
it was
#829 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission dated December 21, 1953, on Petition # Z-41 of
Ralph A and Kathleen C. Westlake, for change of zoning classification
are hereby approved; and the City Attorney is directed to prepare an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#830 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the Depart-
ment of Public Works dated December 28, 1`: 53, the installation of
sewers and water mains in Livonia Estates Subdivision #2, being a
part of the south east quarter of Section 36, City of Livonia, Michigan,
are hereby accepted and approved
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By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#831 RESOLVED that, George Lewis, 17311 Wyoming, Detroit 21, Michigan,
,,.m as proprietor, having requested the City Council to approve the proposed
plat of the following Subdivision: Livonia Estates #2, being part of the
South East Quarter of Section 36, City of Livonia, Michigan, and it
appearing that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the
City Planning Commission under date of September 12, 1952; 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 December 28, 1953; 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) 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 super-
vised 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 14 of said Ordinance No 44;
(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 amounts: Cash - $20,000; Surety - $22,000; and until
all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of Livonia
have been fully paid; and
(4) On full compliance with the above three conditions and with
the provisions of said Plat Ordinance, 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: Edgar, Grimm, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe
NAYS. None
A recess was called at 10:15 P M , following which the meeting was
resumed with all members of the Council present who were named as present in the
original roll call of this meeting
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#832 RESOLVED, that, the Council does hereby approve the request
of Fred Stilson for a transfer of ownership *53 SDM license from
Elwood and Irene Zavitz, 31420 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, as
6.. set forth in communication from the Liquor Control Commission dated
December 8, 1953, and which request has also been approved by the
Chief of Police of the City of Livonia.
The City Clerk read the report of the Finance Committee for the month of
November, 1953 By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
#833 RESOLVED that, the report of the Finance Committee for the
Month of November, 1953, is hereby approved and a summary thereof is
hereby spread upon the minutes of this meeting, as follows:
General, Administrative and Legislative:
Executive $ 1,525.50
Legislative 665.87
City Treasurer 840.74
City Clerk 1,227 14
Department of Law 7.25
Justice Department 123.72
Election Commission 371.76
Civil Service 4 53
City Hall 1,242.06
Court Building 181.37
Civil Defense 139 24
""" Department of Assessment 222 60
City Planning Commission 1,336.17
Administrative & Legislative 875.50
Board of Appeals 600,00 $ 9,363.45
Department of Public Safety:
Police Department 4,929 10
Fire Department 2,089.33
Inspection Department 979.91 7,998 34
Department of Public Works 12,171.86 12,171.86
Department of Parks and Recreation. 2,650 46 2,650.46
$ 32,184 11
General Ledger Accounts:
Advances 117,638.16
Sewage Disposal System #1 2,500.00
Sewage Disposal System #2 500 00
Hydrant Rental 12,600.00
Insurance 3,306.86
Contracts Payable 3,892 89
Health and Welfare 40.00
__ Inventory Accounts 147.60
City Hall 389.54 141,015.05
TOTAL- $ 173,199.16
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Edgar, Grimm, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#834 RESOLVED that, the sum of $526 06 is hereby appropriated
from the Unallocated Fund for payment of the assessment levied against
streets and alleys owned by the City of Livonia, for improvement of
the Smith Drain; and the sum of $43.54 is hereby appropriated from
the Unallocated Fund for the payment of assessments made on certain
land owned by the City of Livonia, as a result of the construction of
the Middle Rouge Interceptor.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: gdgar, Grimm, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS. None
By Councilman Carey, Seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously
adopted, it was
#835 RESOLVED that, the request of Dallas F Hay, Director of
.. Civil Defense, dated November 27, 1953, for approval of bids be
tabled until such time as the director appears before the Council
and presents satisfactory reasons for the purchase of the equip-
ment involved in said bids.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#836 RESOLVED that, the proposal of Louis Savage, Hoke Levin and
Norman Stockmeyer, dated December 18, 1953, to accept $25,000.00 in
full settlement of their claim of $27,200 under resolution No. A-681
adopted by the City Council on September 24, 1951, is hereby accepted
on the condition that substantially all monies due for connections made
under such resolution either be paid to the City of Livonia or payment
of the same be promised and secured in such form as may be approved by
the City Attorney, that the sum of $25,000 is hereby appropriated from
the Unallocated Fund to a special account to be opened and maintained under
said resolution; that, upon fulfillment of the provisions of this resolution,
the City Treasurer is authorized to disburse from said special account of
$25,000 to the said Louis Savage, Hoke Levin and Norman Stockmeyer, in
full settlement of said claim; that all payments for connections made
under resolution # A-681 be deposited in said special account; and that
said sum of $25,900 be returned to the Unallocated Fund as soon as that
amount has been collected and is on deposit in said special account.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Edgar, Grimm, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS- None
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The City Clerk read a letter from Frank Dow dated December 11, 1953,
requesting adjustment of assessment under Special Assessment District #4.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#837 RESOLVED, that the City Treasurer be requested to
collect and preserve in one file all complaints or requests
for adjustment of assessments made under Sewer Special Assess—
ment District #4; that this file be kept by the Treasurer awaiting
a meeting of the Committee of the Whole to be called at some future
date for the purpose of considering such complaints or requests,
at which meeting the City Engineer and Mr John Nunneley are re—
quested to be present, and that each property owner involved be
notified of this action
The City Clerk read a letter to the Council from the City Planning
Commission dated December 17, 1953, requesting additional floor space in the new
City Hall
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously
adopted, it was
#838 RESOLVED that, in view of the fact that the original plan
of the new City Hall was altered by eliminating the third wing for
the time being, it having become necessary to allocate space for
certain commissions and boards within the areas previously assigned
to regular departments of the City; the Civil Service Commission,
Traffic Commission and Health Department having been assigned space
in the City Clerk's office, along with the City Planning Commission,
all of which is causing considerable congestion in that department,
with the result that the City Planning Commission has recently requested
additional space in the City Clerk's office; and it further appearing
that the work of the City Planning Commission requires constant use
of Plat Books now located in the City Treasurer's office and that it
would be most efficient to have such work performed in the City Treasurer's
office, the Council does hereby allocate space in the City Treasurer's
office to the City Planning Commission as near as possible to the
counter containing the Plat Books.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#839 RESOLVED that, in response to a letter from Mark Howard and
Company dated October 6, 1953, the City Clerk advise said company that
the twenty—seven (27) acres of land owned by the City of Livonia,
situated west of Merriman Road and north of Bell Creek, is not for
sale at this time
On motion of Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Grimm and
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unimously adopted, the 109th regular meeting of the Council was duly adjourned
lbw at 11:32 P M , on December 28, 1953
�Ia e . Clark, City Clerk
Attested:
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