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MINUTES OF THE ADJGURNED ONE HUNDRED FIFTEENTH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 6, 1954, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:34 P M , b: 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, Harold Bower,
John W. Whitehead, Nettie Carey and William J Taylor. Absent-- none
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously
adopted, it was
#965 RESOLVED, that printed copies of the report Livonia U S A
be allocated and distributed to all schools within the City of Livonia,
including high schools, free of charge.
The City Attorney, William Brashear, explained to the Council the proposed
contract # DA-20-064-ENG-1384, dated March 4, 1954 between the United States Govern-
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ment and the City of Livonia
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Grimm, it was
#966 RESOLVED, that the proposed Contract # DA-20-064-ENG-1384,
dated March 4, 1954 between the United States Government and the City
of Livonia, on Form # DD671, far the furnishing of water service to
Ordnance Warehouse on Amrhein Road, be and hereby is approved and
accepted; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to affix
their signatures to said contract on behalf of the City of Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Edgar, Grimm, Bower, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS- None
With the consent of all present, the letter dated March 20, 1954 of
Howard L Richards pertaining to Arthur Collins, owner of Twin Gables Tavern, was
taken from the table The Council considered the statements made by Howard L.
Richards, attorney for Mr. Collins, and Mr Neudeck, attorney for a prospective
buyer of said tavern
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By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously
Imo adopted, it was
#967 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered the letter dated
March 20, 1954, of Howard L Richards, pertaining to Arthur Collins, owner
of Twin Gables Tavern located at 33601 Plymouth Road and holder of tavern
license No. 213, does hereby rescind the resolution No 910 which was
adopted by the Council on February 23, 1954, and in which it was recommended
that such license be cancelled, and does hereby approve the sale and transfer
by said Arthur Collins of said license aid place of business; but the
Council does hereby object to said Arthur Collins continuing in such
business within the City of Livonia
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#968 RESOLVED, that the audit of the City of Livonia for the fiscal
year commencing December 1, 1952 and ending November 30, 1953, as pre—
pared by Herbert Ferry, Certified Public Accountant, be approved and that
a summary thereof be spread upon the minutes as follows.
STATEMENT OF UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1953
Total cash in checking accounts, November 30, 1953 $ 266,936.97
Less:
Accounts payable 26,664.00
$ 240,272 97
Additions.
U S Certificates of Indebtedness $200,000 00
Advances-
Excess of Chevrolet Plant Sewer and
Water Main costs due $ 1,264 03
Sewage Disposal System # 1 105 20
Sewage Disposal System # 4 100,461.59
Sewage Special Assessment District # 4 21,928 36
Special Assessment District # 2 8,882 36
Coventry Gardens Special Assessment 4,526.00
Cardwell Avenue Paving 5,004.00
Amrhei n Road paving 51 19
Roycroft Main 65 00 142,287 73
Taxes receivable 1,910.68
Inventories and deposits 1,045.37
Total Additions $ 345,243.78
Unappropriated Surplus, November 30, 1953 $ 585,516.75
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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
GENERAL FUND
December 1, 1952 to November 30, 1953
Balance in Cash in Checking Accounts, November 30, 1953 156,304 21
Receipts.
Tax collections 37,564 48
Revenue collections 1,112,182.58 1,149,747 06
Redemption of Certificate of Indebtedness 100,000 00
Employee deductions withheld 59,767 03
Deering Avenue paving costs 14,250.12
Special Ases-ment District No 1 1,232.39
Special Assessment District No 2 20,683 06
Special Assessment District No. 3 250 00
Sewage Disposal System No 2 5,364.82
Sewage Disposal System No 4 15,066 83
Livonia Water Department 1 00
Chevrolet Plant Sewer 137,993.80
Chevrolet Plant Water Main 15,000.00
Evans Praiuc is Company Water Main 15,000 00
Specific performance deposits:
Jos M Hughes & Son 600 00
Kazeta and Son 5,000 00
Sinacola Contracting Co. 300.00 5,900 00
Vaccination fees 2,179 50
Postage deposit refund 500.00
Overpayment-Undistributed tax fund 10 81
Permit adjustment-Phillips Plumbing Co. 5 00
Insurance claim-carpet 12.50
Consumers Power Co refund 578.60
Asses ment prepayment - Sewer Project # 4 20,764 00
TOTAL RECEIPTS 1,564,306.52
TOTAL 1,720,610.73
Disbursements:
Per budget summary 1,062 471 02
Prior year expenditures 10,799 14
Employees income tax forwarded 47,358 20
Employees deductions forwarded 13,207 41
Amrhein Road paving 51 19
Cardwell Avenue paving 5,004.00
Special Assessment District-Coventry Gardens 4,526.00
Sewage Disposal System No. 1 653 61
Sewage Disposal System No 3 100.00
Sewage Disposal System No 4 115,528.42
Sewer Special Assessment Distroct # 4 21,828 36
Livonia Water Department 1 00
Chevrolet Plant Sewer Construction 138,772.06
Vaccination fees 2,179.50
Chevrolet and Evans Praiucts Company 30,485 77
Deposits - Towels 79 00
New Fire Hall ( - 62.24)
Special Trust Fund 3.00
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Disbursements (cont'd)
IL Undistributed Tax Fund-refund of overpayment 56.17
Phillips Plumbing-permit adjustment 5 00
Carpet damage repair 12 50
Overpayment to Consumers Power Company 578.60
Gas and oil inventory 36.05
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 1,453,673 76
Balance cash inchecking accounts November 30, 1953 $ 266,936.97
GENERAL FUND
Schedule of Revenue Collections
Building permits 37,059 20
Septic tank permits 896 30
Plumbing permits 22,835.75
Electrical permits 24,723 00
Refrigeration permits 166 00
Heating permits 8,782.00
D P.W permits 1,451 00
Sign permits 154.00
Moving permits 349.00
Zoning permits 4,782 00
Heavy load permits 15.00
It Gas tank permits
Occupancy certificates X79.004 00
Trade licenses 4,841.90
Kennel licenses 170 00
Dog licenses 3,164.00
Bicycle licenses 587 50
Driver licenses 2,264 20
Heating 350 00
Dog board 181.00
Dog releases 208 00
Birth and Death certificates 155 00
Registration fees 959.50
Dumping fees 2,285 00
Plat fees 600 00
Zoning appeals 205.00
Zoning filing 105.00
Top soil removal 1,200.00
Heating contractor exams 250 00
Heating registrations 750 00
Violations 11,304.00
Fines 12,320.00
Civil cases 189 00
State cases 1,484 80
Zoning maps 4 70
Ordinances 329 05
IL Electfical code books 41 00
Plumbing code books 15.00
Building code books 308 80
Heating code books 1 00
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Schedule of revenue collections (cont id)
Land sales 209 19
Gas tax refund 1,913.54
Miscellaneous 96 03
Discount earned 862.32
Cemetery 250.00
Interest on delinquent taxes 124 57
Interest on Certificates of Indebtedness 7,014.58
Liquor Control Commission 7,084 73
Sales t4x diversion 122,738 00
Intangible property tax 26,125.66
Motor vehicle highway fund 144,995 46
Race track 654,992 54
Cash over 6.26
Tax collections 37,564.48
TOTAL: $1,149,747 06
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Edgar, Grimm, Bower, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor ad Wolfe
NAYS• None
The City Clerk read to the Council a recommendation from the Parks and
Recreation Commission dated April 6, 1954 as to acceptancs of bids for landscaping
of new City Hall
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#969 RESOLVED that, in accordance with such recommendation of the
Department of Parks and Recreation, the bid of Pontiac Nursery Company
for 21 Hackberry trees in the amount of $840.00 is hereby accepted and
the is suance of a purchase order m conformance with such bid is
authorized
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Edgar, Grimm, Bower, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS• None
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
#970 RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,347 00 is hereby appropriated from
the Unallocated Fund to the Bureau of Inspection Account for payment of
cost of r,repaying Y Record Maps of sanitary sewers in the City of Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Edgar, Grimm, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe
NAYS: Bower.
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Councilman Bower made a motion that the following resolution be
lig adopted-
RESOLVED, that the request of the Bureau of Inspection, by letter dated
March 16, 1954, far an additiohal appropriation of $12,431.20 for salaries
and $545.60 for equipment be placed on the table for further study
The foregoing motion was supported by Councilman Grimm and a roll call vote was taken
thereon with the following result.
AIZS.Grimm and Bower
NAYS• Edgar, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe
President Wolfe declared the foregoing motion failed to carry
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#971 RESOLVED, that the request of the Bureau of Inspection by letter
dated March 16, 1954 for further appropriation of $12,431.20 for salaries
and $545.60 for equipment, be granted and said sums are hereby appropriated
from the Unallocated Fund to the Bureau of Inspe ction.
AYES: Edgar, Grimm, Bower, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe
NAYS• None
By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted,
it was
#972 RESOLVED, that the matter of considering and deciding upon the
issuance of the remaining available Class C licenses be placed on the
table until the adjourned session of this meeting on April 7, 1954
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#973 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the re comnendatio n of the Department
of Public Works dated March 25, 1954, theperformance by George A Odien,
Inc , of its contract with the City of Livonia dated September 22, 1953
for installation of sewage meter unit at the Ford Tark Plant is hereby
accepted and payment of the balance due on such contract in the amount of
$ 1,945.16 is hereby authorized in conformance with the final estimate of
the City Engineer dated March 24, 19 54
A roll call vote was taken on thefore going resolution with the following result:
AYES- Edgar, Grimm, Bower, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe
NAYS: None
110 Councilman William Taylor, at 10:50 P M , stated that inasmuch as he
intends to leave town tomorrow morning, it would be necessary for him to leave the 1
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meeting and to no longer participate in this session or any other adjourned sessions
of this meeting. He stated that he waw aware that under the Charter, the Council
will meet as a Board of Canvassers at 8.30 P M on Thursday, April 8, 1954, and that
he waives further notice of such meeting, although he will be unable to be present.
He was accordingly excused from further participation in this meeting by President
Wolfe with tl1 consent of all other members.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#974 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the final certificate of Nathaniel
0 Gould and Thomas W Moss, Architects, dated April 1, 1954, and the
approval of the Director of Public Works, the performance by Imperial
Plumbing and Heating Company of it s contract with th e City of Livonia
for mechani cal trade work on Fire Station No 2, is hereby accepted and
payment of the balance owing on such contract in the amount of $1,162 50,
as stated in such final certificate, is hereby authorized
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing re solution with the following re sult•
AYES: Edgar, Grimm, Bower, Whitehead, Carey and Wolfe
NAYS. None
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted
it was
#975 RESOLVED that , Mr David Lewis, 17311 Wyoming, Detroit 21, Michigan,
as proprietor, having regiE sted the City Council to approve the proposed
plat of the following Subdivision Pearl Wilson, located in the south one-
half cf Section 36, of the City of Livonia , and it appearing that tentatigry
approval of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning 'ommissio n
under date of January 19, 1954, and it further appearing that said proposed
plat, to gether with the plans and specific atio ns for improvements the rein,
have been approved by the Department of Public Woiks under date of March
31, 1954, the City Council cbe s 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 ins tallatio n of such imp rovanent s shall be supervised
and i ns pected by the Depar trent of Public Works and such improve-
ments shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily in-
stalled until the re is filed with the Council a Certificate as
provided in Section 14 of said Ordinance No 44;
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(3) That the City Clerk is not aut h ori zed 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 ;roprietcrs a bond to the City of Livonia, in such
form as may be approved by the City Attorney, and in the follow-
ing amount• $230,000.00, to cover such improvements: Water Main,
$50,840 00, Sanitary Sewers, $61,630 00, Storm Sewers, $45,620.00;
and Street grading and 27' penetration macadam pavement, $73 593 00;
arra until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia have been Hilly 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
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted,
it was
#976 RESOLVED, that the Liquor Control Commission be advised that
the City Council is opposed to the granting, in thefuture, of any SDM
licenses to any holder of a Class C license within the City of Livonia,
and that the Commission be requested not to issue any SDM license to any
holder of a Class C license within the City of Livonia
By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#977 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated August 31, 1953 and the recommendation
of the Police Chief dated March 18, 1954, the City Council does hereby
approve the issuance of a Class C license to Carl Haray and Walter A
Misener, 34115 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan; provided, however, that
this approval shall pertain to a Class C license only and to the upgrading
of the present license to a Class C license.
By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Grimm, it was
#978 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a co mmunic atio n from the Liquor Con-
trol Commission dated December 11, 1953 and a recommendation from the
Police Chief dated April 2, 1954, the City Council does hereby approve
the issuance of a new SDM license to William Brown and Joseph J Bargagna,
28287 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Edgar, Grimm, Bower and Wolfe
NAYS: Whitehead and Carey
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted
it was
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#979 RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission dated March 19, 1954 on Petition No Z-36a of Harry
Smith, et al, be approved, and the City Attorney is requested to prepare
an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Bower and unanimously adopted,
it was
#980 RESOLVED, that the report and re commend atio n of the City Planning
Commission dated March 19, 1954 on Petition No. Z-45 of Joseph Lynch is
hereby approved and said petition is hereby denied
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#981 RESOLVED that the c anmuni cation from the Traffic Commission
dated March 26, 1954 pertaining to the paving of Stark Road be placed
on the table for further consideration
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#982 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of t he City Clerk dated
April 6, 1954, the sum of $4,014 07 is hereby appropriated from the
Unallocated Fund to the Retirement Fund fo r the monthsof February and
March, 1954.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Edgar, Grimm, Bower, Whitehead, Carey andWolfe
NAYS• None
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman G imm and unanimously adopted,
it was
#983 RESOLVED, that the communication from Henry S Alper dated
March 16, 1954, pertaining to sewers in Greenette Subdivision be placed
on the table for further consid eratio n
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#984 RESOLVED, that the balance of $1,047 74 owirg to Ralph R
Calder, Architect, for services in connection with the new City Hall
is hereby approved and payment of such sum is hereby authorized
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Edgar, Grimm, Bower, Whitehead, Carey and Wolfe
NAYS. None
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By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey it was
#985 RESOLVED, that the invoice # G-4269 of Miller, Canfield, Paddock
and Stone dated April 6, 1954 in the amount of $1 008.91, for services
rendered in Wayne Chancery proceedings No 512,981, is hereby approved
and payment of the same by the City Treasurer is hereby directed, and
the sum of $1,008 91 is hereby appropriated from the Unallocated Fund
for the purpose of paying such invoic e
A roll call vote was taken on the fore gaL ng re solution with the fo llowing result •
AYES. Edgar, Carey, Grimm, Whitehead and Wolfe
NAYS Bower
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm, it was
#986 RESOLVED, that the invoice # G-3689 of Miller, Canfield, Paddock
and Stone dated April 6, 1954, in the amount of $9,517 97, for services
on $1,660,000 00 Sewer Special Assessment Bonds and $625,000.00 General
Obligation Sewer Bonds (City Portio n), Distric t No 4, be approved and
payment of said invoice by the City Treasurer is hereby directed, and
the sum of $9,517 97 is hereby appropriated from the Una11 ocated Fund as
an advance to Sewer Special Assessment District No 4
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Edgar, Carey, Grimm, Whitehead and Wolfe
NAYS: Bower
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#987 RESOLVED, that invoice # G-4339 of Miller, Canfield, Paddock
and Stone dated April 6, 1954 in the amount of $8,529 44 for services
rendered on $1,500,000.00 Water Revenue Bonds, Series B, dated April 1,
1954, is hereby approved and payment of said invoice by the City Treasurer
is hereby directed, and said sum of $8,529 44 is hereby appropriated
from the Una11 oc ated Fund as an advancement to the 1954 Water Extension
Project, subject to the sale of such bonds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES. Edgar, Carey, Grimm, Whitehead and Wolfe
NEYS Bower
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman White head, it was
#988 RESOLVED, that the sum of $36,396 81 be paid to Herald Hamill,
consulting engineer, for preparation of plans and specifications and
other services to date on 1954 Water Main Extensions under Ordinance #80,
said sutg representing 3 per cent of the construction cost and work up
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to this point, and that said amount be Appropriated from the Unallocated
Fund as an advance to the Water Supply System
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES- Edgar, Carey, Grimm, Whitehead and Wolfe
NAYS: Bower
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#989 RESOLVED, that the bills presented by Dr 0 L Brooker and Dr.
Loris Hotchkiss in the amount of $500.00 each for medical services rendered
on behalf of the City of Livonia in emergency cases during the past four
years since incorporation, be paid from the Health and Welfare Fund.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Edgar, Grimm, Bower, Whitehead, Carey and Wolfe
NAYS: None
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman White head and unanimously
adopted, this 115th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned to Wednesday, April 7, 1954 at 8:00 P M , the time of this adjournment
being 12.06 A M. Wednesday, April 7, 1954
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7 M ie ' Clark, City Clerk
Attested-
Harry S Wife, President of the C,/nci l