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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 12, 1954, 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 Daugherty. The invocation was given by
Councilman Kleinert. Roll was called with the following result : Present-- John
T Daugherty, Harry R. Killam, Rudolf R. Kleinert, John W Whitehead, Nettie Carey
and Wilson W Edgar Absent . David L Jones.
The City Clerk, Marie W Clark, read the minutes of the 121st regular
meeting of the Council held June 28, 1954. Mr. David Jones arrived during the
reading of the minutes at 8:10 P M., andthereafter participated in the remainder
of the meeting.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
Mmin
#1578 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 121st regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held June 28, 1954, be approved as read
The City Clerk read a letter from Mayor Hartom dated July 12, 1954,
regarding the widening, of Middlebelt Road.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#1579 RESOLVED, that resolution No. 1576, adopted by the Council on
June 28, 1954, be amended to read as follows:
RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia shall enter into a contract with
the Wayne County Road Commission as necessary for the purpose of having
such Commission widen the paving of the two miles of Middlebelt Road be-
tween Five Mile Road and Plymouth Road; that this widening shall be from
the present two traffic lanes to four traffic lane construction according
to specifications to be prepared by the Wayne County Road Commission;
that, in view of the total costs estimated and pre sented to this Council
and of the respective obligations of the County of Wayne and the City of
Livonia, such contract shall specify that the City of Livonia will assume
a total cost of not to exceed $100,000.00; that payment of this sum shall
be made in two parts, $50,000.00 on August 15, 1954, or at the start of
construction, whichever is the first to occur, and the balance on or before
February 28, 1955; and that the initial amount of $50,000.00 is hereby
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appropriated from the Unallocated Fund to the Special Trust Fund to be
used for this purpose, and that such transfer is not to be made until
August 1, 1954; and that the Mayor is hereby authorized to establish the
balance of $50,000.00 in the budget for the fiscal year beginning December
1, 1954 and ending November 30, 1955, and that this resolution will not
become effective until a contract has been entered into between the Wayne
County Road Commissioners and the City of Livonia; that, should such con-
tract fail to be consummated by November 30, 1954, than this resolution
becomes null arl void; that the Mayor arra the City Clerk are authorized
to affix their signatures to such contract on behalf of the City of
Livonia and to do such other things as may be reasonably 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.
Councilman Jones was excused at 8.38 P M
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1580 RESOLVED, that the Council suspend the regular order of
business to take up certain items on the agenda wherein interested
persons were waiting to be heard on those items.
Councilman Jones returned at 8:40 P. M.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Council man Jones, it was
#1581 RESOLVED that , Warren Corporation, as proprietors having requested
the City Council to approve the p rop o sed plat of the following Subdivision:
Rosedale Meadows Subdivision, located approximately 120 feet south of West
Chicago, having an approximate frontage of 1,800 feet on the west side of
Merriman Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 34; and it appearing that
tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning
Commission under date of June 21, 1954; 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
June 28, 1954; 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 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;
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(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
r.. 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. $300,000.00; 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 art 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: Jones, Kiliani, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
The City Clerk read a proposed resolution approving Devonshire Park
Subdivision and setting the bond at $220,000.00.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#1582 RESOLVED, that, Henry Alper, 20606 W Seven Mile Road, Detroit
19, Michigan, as proprietor, having requested the City Council to approve
.... the proposed plat of the following Subdivision: Devonshire Park Subdivision,
located north of West Chicago and west of Henry Ruff Road in the northwest
1/4 of Section 35, arra it appearing t hat tentative approval of said pro-
posed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of June
25, 1954; 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 May 28, 1954; the City
Council does hereby approve said proposed plat on the following conditions:
(1) All of such improvements shall be i net ailed 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 inst allation 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 Qlerk is not authorized to affix her signature
to said Plat until either said improvements have been satisfactorily
installed or, in lieu the reof, there is filed with her by said
proprietors a bond to the City of Liw ni a, in such form as may
be approved by the City Attorney, and in the following amount:
$220,000.00, and until all inspection fees and other charges due
to the City of Livonia have been fully paid; and
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(4) On full compliance with the above three eonditione and with
the provisions of said Plat Ordinance, the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to affix her signature to said Plat as evidence of
r.. this approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey and Edgar.
NAYS- Jones, Killam and Daugherty, with the statement, pending an opinion
from the Attorney Gem rat. as to the legality of amending the Zoning
Ordinance.
The President declared the foregoing resolution was adopted
Ordinance No. 86, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Section 13 of Ordinance
No. 44 of the City of Livonia entitled, 'An Ordinance Regulating the Making, Filing,
Approving and Rejecting of Plats, and Providing for Minimum Improvements, Inspection
of Land and Improvements, Filing of Bond, Inspection and Filing Fees, Administration
of this Ordinance, Adoption of Regulations Hereunder and Penalties for Violation
Hereof'," was taken from the table aid a roll call vote was conducted thereon with
the following result:
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AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS. None
The President declared that Ordinance No 86 was duly adopted and would become
effective upon date of publication, July 29, 1954.
The City Clerk read a letter from David Lewis dated July 6, 1954, regarding
approval of Pearl Wilson Subdivisions No. 2 and No. 3.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#1583 RESOLVEDthat, David Lewis, 17311 Wyoming, Detroit 21, Michigan,
as proprietor, having reque sted the City Council to approve the proposed
plat of the following Subdivision: Pearl Wilson Subdivision No. 2 (Minton
Portion) being located in the south 1/2 of Section 36, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan; and it appearing tht tentative approval of said
proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of
January 19, 1954; andit 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 March 31, 1954,
.... the City Council does hereby approve said proposed plat on the following
conditions:
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(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
r"" 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;
(3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix her signature
to said Plat until either said improvement s have been satisfactorily
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:
$80,000.00, and until all inspection fees and other charges the
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. Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty
NAYS- None
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#1584 RESOLVED that, David Lewis, 17311 Wyoming, Detroit 21, Michigan,
as proprietor, having requested the City Council to approve the proposed
plat of the following Subdivision: Pearl Wilson Subdivision No. 3 (West-
field Portion) located in the south 1/2 of Section 36, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan; and it appearing that tentative approval of said
proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of
January 19, 1954; and it further appearing that said proposed plat, to-
gether with the plans and specifications for improvement s therein, have
been approved by the Department of Public Works under date of March 31,
1954; the City Council does hereby approve said proposed plat on the
following conditions.
(1) All of such improvement s shall be installed in conformance
with the Plat Ordinance (No. 44) of th e City o f Livonia and th e
rules and regulations of the Department of Public Works, within
a period of two years from the date of this resolution;
(2) That th e install atio n of such improvement s shall be supe r-
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;
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(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 follow-
ing amount: $80,000.00, 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. Johes, Killen, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS• None
Mr. Baird, attorney for Grandon Woods Civic Association appeared before
the Council in regard to the petition of Michael Vasail, et al, for curbs and
gutters in Grandon Avenue
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1585 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be instructed to give a
possible estimate on the cost of paving Grandon Avenue; and that such
estimate be presented at the next Council meeting July 26, 1954.
A recess was called at 9:39 P M , after which the meeting reconvened
with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of
this meeting
The City Clerk read a letter from John Polinsky, 8997 Deering Avenue,
for permission to tap into sewer line on the north side of Joy Road.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1586 RESOLVED, that the Council approve the request of John
Polinsky to tap into sewer line on the north side of Joy Road for
the use of a grocery store located at Inkster and Joy Road
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
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#1587 RESOLVED, that in order to serve the best interests of the
citizens of this City, the Council does hereby request the Mayor to
immediately remove Mr. Russell C. Ashmore from the office of City
Attorney of the City of Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty
NAYS: Jones and Kilian.
The President declared the resolution was adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#1588 RESOLVED, that any and all unexpended monies presently allocated
to the Department of Law be and hereby are removed therefrom and transferred
to the Unallocated Fund Account aril be it further resolved that no payments
of any kind be made to Mr. Russell C. Ashmore from any funds of the City
of Livonia without specific approving resolution of this Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty
NAYS: Jones and Killam.
r... The President declared that the resolution was adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1589 RESOLVED, that the request of the Justice Court dated June 17,
1954 for air conditioning be tabled
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1590 RESOLVED, that in view of the numerous applications on hand
and in order that this Council may have some basis for a decision in
the matter of approving applicants for a Class C Liquor License, the
City Clerk is hereby requested to prepare and forward to all persons
having previously made app lic atio n for such license, a questionnaire
asking for the following information:
1. Name of applicant or applicants
2. Present home address of each applicant
3. Present business or occupation of each applicant
4. How many years in present business or occupation
5 Probable location of license in Livonia, if granted
6. Has applicant ever held a license
7. Any other information deemed pertinent by the applicant.
Further, an accompanying letter shall explain the reason for this question-
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naire and request return prior to the second regular Council meeting in
August, 1954. The letter and questionnaire shall be mailed to the last
known address of each applicant and if no reply is received, it will be
Ems the privilege of this Council to assume that the applicant is m longer
interested in securing such license.
Councilman Whitehead was excused at 10:34 P M., and returned at 10:35 P. M.
By Councilman Kiliani, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1591 RESOLVED, that upon the request of the proprietors of Gordon
and Scheurman Subdivision, this matter be tabled until the next regular
meeting of the Council, July 26, 1954.
The City Clerk read letter from Planning Commissio n regarding Petition
No. Z-52 of James M Cleveland
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1592 RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the Planning
Commission dated June 2L, 1954 on Petition No. Z-52 of James Cleveland,
Financial Secretary, Local 262, Social & Welfare Association is approved;
and said petition is hereby denied.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#1593 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a request from the Civil Service
Commission dated July 8, 1954, the following sums:
City's Share of Social Security $6,141.96
Administrative Cost 184.26
be appropriated from the Unallocated Fund and paid to the State Treasurer
for Social Security Tax, City's portion, for the quarter beginning April
1, 1954 and ending June 30, 1954.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with thefo flowing result:
AYES. Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#1594 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a communication from the City Clerk
dated July 12, 1954, the sum of $2,211.33 is hereby appropriated from the
Unallocated Fund and transferred to the Retirement Fund under the pro-
visions of Ordinance No. 77, known as the Pension Ordinance.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty
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NAYS: None.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#1595 RESOLVED, that the request of Police Chief George Harmon dated
July 9, 1954 for the following appropriations:
Acct 70-C For Office Equipment $ 389.93
Acct 32 For Board and Room for Prisoners at
the Detroit House of Correction and
Police Station $ 1,000.00
is hereby approved and that appropriation be made from the Unallocated
Fund to cover these amounts.
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.
Mr. Edward Steiner, Director of Public Safety, read the Fire Department's
recommendation with regard to the purchase of Fire Hose.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was
#1596 RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Fire Department, the
bid of Bi-Lateral Hose Company, dated June 2B, 1954, in the amount of
$3,125 00 for fire hose be accepted, and the issuance of a purchase order
in conformance with such bid is hereby authorized.
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 read the report of the Justice Court and Violations Bureau
for the month of June, 1954, which was received and placed on file
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
RESOLVED, that in order that the Planning Commission, Planning
Consultant and all other interested parties shall be advised of what this
Council considers as necessary for the proper development of the City of
Livonia, the following general statements of policy are hereby made a
matter of record:
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la. Plats in size of quarter sections or larger shall not be
approved unless in the section in que stion there already exists
a complete school building and site and a city owned park area,
.... or if none exists, until definite arrangements have been concluded
for the acquisition of property for these purposes by the School
District and the City of Livonia.
lb. In addition to the school and park facilities mentioned in la
above, such sized plats shall mt be approved unless in each such
quarter sectional area there alre ady exists a city owned play
area of approximately 20,000 to 30,000 square feet, or until
definite arrangements have been concluded for the acquisition
of such property by the City of Livonia.
2a. Plats in sizes of less than quarter sections shall not be
approved unless requirements as outlined in la and lb are fulfilled,
or in lieu thereof, the owner or subdivider of such properties has
made satisfactory financial arrangements with the interested School
District arxi/or the City of Livonia to compensate for a fair share
in the cost of such improvements as will bene fit such individual
smaller plats.
It is the desire of this Council that Schools arxi play areas be made
available in combination viLth creation of new subdivis io ns and that each
such subdivisio n contribute thei r fair share of such facilities. Specific
requirements may from time to time be revised in order to properly carry
out this intention without undue hardship to parties involved.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1597 RESOLVED, that the above resolution re Subdivision Requirements
be referred to the Committee of the Whole for further study.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1598 RESOLVED, that if any group of employees of the City of Livonia
express a desire to form an organization for the purpose of promoting
thrift and to provide an economical source of credit for themselves and
their families, this Council does hereby recognize the reasonableness of
such objective and therefor authorizes any elective or appointive official
of the City of Livonia to cooperate in such steps as are necessary to the
formation of a prop erly chartered Credit Union, provid ed that only one
such organization be planned and that any proposed Charter shall permit
membership to any employee or official of the City of Livonia without
restriction as to department or division of the City government, and
further that if it is desirable to associate with employees of the Livonia
Public Schools in such undertaking, all approvals or authorizations
granted herein shall continue applicable.
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The City Clerk read a letter from Mayor Hartom dated July 6, 1954,
appointing William 0 Remaley to the Water Board.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1599 RESOLVED, that the reappointment of William 0 Remaley to the
Board of Water Commission for a term of three years, expiring July 6,
1957, is hereby approved.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Mayor dated July 12, 1954, with
recommendations pertaining to the Water Department, also report dated July 8, 1954
from William 0 Remaley and report from the Board of Water Commissioners received
July 12, 1954.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was
RESOLVED, that the matter of establishing the job of Water
Department manager be referred to the Civil Service Commission for
recommendation to the Council
After some discussion, Councilmen Jones and Killam withdrew the foregoing resolution.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1600 RESOLVED, that the re co nine ndati ons cont aired in Mayo r Hartom's
letter dated July 12, 1954, pertaining to the Water Department, be
referred to the Committee of the Whole.
President Daugherty relinquished the chair to Vice President Kleinert and
was excused at 11:58 P M
The City Clerk read a letter from the Mayor dated July 9, 1954 regarding
salary for the Director of Public Works.
Councilman Daugherty returned at 12:03 A M.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council concur with the Mayor's recommendation
regarding compensation for the Director of Public Works
A roll call vote was t aken on the fore goi ng re solutio n rid th the following re sult:
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AYES• Killam and Carey.
NAYS: Jones, Whitehead, Edgar, Daugherty and Kleinert
Vice President Kleinert declared the foregoing resolution was lost.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Mayor dated July12, 1954, regarding
transportation
By Councilman Whitehe ad, second ed by Councilman Daugherty and unan imou sly
adopted, it was
#1601 RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for
bids on Ford, Chevrolet and Plymouth car for the Mayor for City use.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Rev. Stanley Forkner of Hope Chapel
dated June 29 , 1954, which was received and placed on file.
The City Clerk read petition for street lighting for a portion of Rose-
dale Gardens.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1602 RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized to cont qct
the Detroit Edison Company to give an estimate of cost on street
lighting in a portion of Rosedale Gardens Subdivi sion
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Councilman Killam gave an oral report with recommendations on the
purchase of a public address system.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1603 RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hs reby authorized to advertise
for bids for a public address system to be installed in the City Hall.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, this 122nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned, the time of this adjournment being 12:29 A. M., July 13, 1954.
Ca-w
Attested: Mar,n Clark, City Clerk
0114: Daugherty, President • the Co cii
Rudo R. Kleinert, Vice President of the Council
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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE OOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On July 26, 1954, 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 The invocation was given by Councilman
Kleinert Roll was called with the following result: Present-- John T Daugherty,
David L. Jones, Harry R. Killam, Rudolf R Kleinert, John W Whit ehead, Nettie Carey
and Wilson W Edgar Absent-- None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whit ehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1604 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 122nd regular meeting of the
Council held July 12, 1954, be approved as read.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a veto message from Mayor Hartom
dated July 26, 1954, in which the Mayor expressed his right to veto resolution
No. 1588, such resolution having been adopted by the Council at the 122nd regular
meeting held on July 12, 1954.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1605 RESOLVED, that the hour of 8:30 P. M., having arrived, the
City Clerk open bids for a car for the Mayor
The City Clerk the reupon opened the following bids:
FORD
1 Bill Brown $1,661.79
2. Paul J Weidman, Inc 1,645 31
3. Ralph Ellsworth, Inc. 1,455 87
4 Floyd Rice, Inc. 1,372.79
Alternate 1,449.64
5. Marr Taylor 1,335 00
Alternate 1,400 00
CHEVROLET
6. Hanley Dawson 1,588 00
7 Paul McGlone 1,552.00
8 Hershey Sales & Service 1,580.00
9. Blakeslee Motor Sales 1,800.00
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PLYMOUTH
10. Forest Motor Sales $1,602 98
r.. By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1606 RESOLVED, that the fore going bids be referred to Mayor Hartom
for his report and recommendation
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1607 RESOLVED, that the Council return to the regular order of
business
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
#1608 RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby readapt resolution
No 1588 in its entirety:
RESOLVED, that any and all unexpended monies presently allocated to the
Department of Law be and hereby are removed therefrom and transferred
to the Unallocated Fund Account and be it further resolved that no
payments of any kind be made to Mr. Russell C. Ashmore from any funds
of the City of Livonia without specific approving resolution of this
Council
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Killam and Jones
The President declared that the resolution was adopted.
Councilman Daugherty read a letter dated July 26, 1954, addressed to
Mr. Russell C. Ashmore, City Attorney, a copy of which letter is filed in the office
of the City Clerk
President Daugherty relinqui shed the chair to Vice President Kleinert
at 8:55 P. M.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Wood Insurance Agency dated July
20, 1954, and Councilman Kleinert, chairman of the Insurance Committee, recommended
that the City renew the insurance contract of the Wood Insurance Agency
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
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#1609 RESOLVED, that William Wood Agency, Inc., be engaged by the
City of Livonia to procure and write for the City the following types
of insurance: Fire and Extended Coverage, Robbery and Theft, Public
Liability, Fleet, Workmen's Compensation and Bonds, for a period of
one (1) year commencing August 1, 1954; that the commission on the writing
of such insurance be divided and distributed as follows• One Third (1/3)
to said William Wood Agency, Inc., and the balance in equal parts to the
following insurance agents which have been designated by the Council:
Milton Blankenhagen, Malcolm S Carney, Harry Curtner, Donald Ryder and
Watts & Seed.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1610 RESOLVED, that the Your of 9:00 P M., having arrived, the
Council suspend the regular order of business to open bids on the
Public Address System.
The City Clerk thereupon opened the following bids for Public Address
System:
1. Radio Specialties, Inc. $651.27
2. H. & M. Electric Service 750.00
3 KLA Laboratories, Inc. No bid
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1611 RESOLVED, that the bids on the public address equipment be
referred to the Electronics Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1612 RESOLVED, that the Council return to the regular order of
business.
Vice President Kleinert referred to the resolution to renew the contract
for insurance and called for a vote A roll call vote was taken on resolution
No. 1609 with the following result:
AYES: Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS. Jones
The Vice President declared the resolution was adopted
President Daugherty resumed the chair at 9.19 P M
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A letter was read from Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, addressed to the
Council under date of July 19, 1954, pertaining to subdivision (e) of Section 7,
....
and subdivision (d) of Section 14, Chapter V of the Charter, which letter was
unanimously received and placed on file.
Councilman Edgar was excused at 9:25 P. M. , and returned at 9:26 P. M.
The City Clerk read a letter dated July 22, 1954, from James L. Hagen
requesting time on the agenda of the Council meeting Mr Nardino Perlongo, attorney,
appeared before the Council in Mr Hagen's behalf.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1613 RESOLVED, that the Council, having considered the matter of
license pertaining to Mr Arthur Collins, owner of Twin Gables Tavern,
33601 Plymouth Road, and the holder of tavern license No 213, does
hereby rescind resolution No. 910 which was adopted by the Council on
February 23, 1954, in which it was recoumended that such license be
cancelled and does hereby approve the sale and transfer of such license
and/or place of business by said Arthur Collins, but the Council does
hereby object to said Arthur Collins continuing in such business within
the City of Livo ni a
Mr Nudeck, attorney, and Mr. Joe Richards appe ared before the Council in regard
to this matter
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1614 RESOLVED, that the Council accept Mr Joe Richards as a licensee
and operator of a tavern in the City of Livonia, pending a favorable
report from the local Police Department and the State Liquor Control
Commission.
A recess was called at 10:05 P. M., after Which the meeting was resumed
with all menbers present who were named as present in the original roll call of
this meeting.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1615 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby approve the request of
Mr. Joe Richards, subject to the conditions of resolution No. 1614, for
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transfer of existing tavern license from Arthur Collins, 33601 Plymouth Road,
and the City Clerk is hereby directed to forward this decision to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
Mr Herald Hamill, City Engineer, read report of estimate of cost for in-
stallation of curbs, gutters andpaving of Grardon Avenue in Grandon Woods Subdivision
in Section 35 of the City of Livonia.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1616 RESOLVED, that , before determining to install certain improve-
ments in Grandon Woods Subdivision, the cost of which is to be defrayed
by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby required to ascertain
the assessed valuation of all property- affected by the proposed improve-
ment, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of
parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are now
vacant and to prepare, or cause to be prepared, plans and specifications
therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the same with
the City- Clerk, together with his recommendation as to what proportion of
the cost,should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should
be a gene ral obligation of the City, the number of i nstaLlment s in whi ch
assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the
proposed special assessment district, pursuant to provisions of Section 6,
of Ordinance No. 31, as amended by Ordinances No. 46, 65 and 73
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was
#1617 RESOLVED that , upon re commendation of Mayor Hartom, the bid
of Marr Taylor Ford Sales in the amount of $1400 00 for a Ford 6 Custom-
line Tudor be accepted; ani the issuance of a purchase order in conformance
with such bid is hereby authorized, and that an appropriation of $600.00
from the Unallocated Fund to cover balance of cost and car maintenance is
hereby approved.
A roll call vote was taken on the for egoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
The City Clerk, Mart e W Clark, read a proposed re solution providing
for a Town Hall meeting night .
President t Daugherty relinquished the chair to Vice Presid ent Kleinert
at 11:12 P. M
r... By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
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#1618 RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia establish
the third Tuesday of each month as a town hall meeting night;
BE TT RESOLVED further, that the City Attorney prepare a proper ordinance
to carry out the intent of this resolution;
THAT, said ordinance shall provide that the purpose of said Town Hall meet-
ing night shall be to afford the public of the City of Livonia an opportunity
to present ideas, complaints or questions to the City Council for their
consideration;
PROVIDED, however, that the rules governing such meeting shall provide that
the Council shall take no formal action upon any matter presented at said
meeting;
BE IT RESOLVED, FURTHER, that the Town Hall meeting night shall commence
at 8:00 P M , and adjourn by 11:00 P M , and providing further that a
majority of the Council, namely four (4) may constitute a quorum to conduct
such meeting; Providing further, that all administrative departments of the
City of Livonia shall be represented by a qualified person; also providing
that the rules of said meeting will be carried out by a chairman selected
from the quorum of Council members present at said meeting; that it shall
be the duty of said chairman to maintain order and enforce all rules of
procedure adopted by the assembly;
ALSO PROVIDED, that a thirty (30) minute time limit shall be placed on
the hearing of debate or the presentation of a single subject matter, un-
less a majority of the constituted assembly shall vote to continue the
subject under discussion,
ALSO BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall provide the personnel to
keep a journal of the proceedings of the previously mentioned Town Hall
meeting; that a summary shall be prepared by the City Clerk and shall be
__ presented to each Council member within one (1) week after the adjournment
of such meeting;
ALSO, BE IT RESOLVED, that this resolution establishing a Town Hall meeting
night for the residents of the City of Livonia is a joint resolution pre-
pared and presented by Councilmen Daugherty and Jones for the sole purpose
of providing better public relations and offering the citizens of the City
of Livonia an opportunity to participate in their own Government
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Jones, Killam, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The Vice President declared that the resolution was adopted.
President Daugherty resumed the chair at 11.22 P M
The City Clerk read a letter from William Ponder, attorney, dated July
12, 1954, also statement of claim of Evelyn Werner, 9531 Deering Avenue Mr Ponder
appeared before the Council on behalf of the claimant.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1619 RESOLVED, that this matter of the claim of William Ponder for
Evelyn Werner be referred to the Insurance Committee to investigate the
status of the claim, with a report to be rendered at the next regular
%ma meeting of the Council, August 9, 1954
The City Clerk read a letter dated July 19, 1954, from George C. Dygert,
regarding method of assessment for paving streets
Councilman Whitehead was excused at 11.45 P M , and returned at 11:46 P. M.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam arra unanimously
adopted, it was
#1620 RESOLVED, that the petition of George Dygert, et al, for paving
on Elmira Street between Deering and Clenents Circle, be referred to the
City Engineer for report and recommendation as to construction cost and
method of assessment for side streets
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1621 RESOLVED, that the Council suspend the regular order of business
to take up certain items on the agenda wherein interested persons were
waiting to be heard on those items.
The City Clerk read the report of the City Planning Commission dated July
22, 1954, report of Waring and Johnson, letter from James Nicholas, Acting Superin-
tendent of the Department of Public Works and letter from the Detroit Edison Company
regarding Petition No. V-5 of W. J. White
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#1622 RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission dated July 22, 1954 on Petition No V-5 of W J
White, Treasurer, Coventry Corporation, is hereby approved, and the
City Attorney is requested to prepare an ordinance consistent with
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty
NAYS. Kleinert
The City Clerk, Marie W Clark, read a letter from the Mayor dated July
26, 1954 re recommendation of the Department of Public Works on mobile radios;
letter from James Nicholas, Acting Superintendent of Public Works dated July 24, 1954;
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and letter from Dallas Hay, Director of Civil Defense dated July 24, 1954.
Mr James Nicholas and Mr Dallas Hay appeared before the Council for dis-
inm
cussion on the purchase of Mobile Radio Units.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1623 RESOLVED, that the matter of Motorola Mobile Radio equipment
for the Departnent of Public Works and Civil Defense be tabled for
further discussion.
Vice President Kleinert took the chair at 12:24 A. M.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by CouncilmanCarey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1624 RESOLVED, that the City Council retain its own special legal
counsel to handle legal affairs of the Council.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1625 RESOLVED, that the President of the Council be authorized to
appoint a committee of three to bring back a recommendation to the City
Council regarding the selection of legal counsel
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
#1626 RESOLVED, that the salary for the present City Attorney be
established at One Dollar ($1.00) per month.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Whitehead, Carey, Edgar, Daugherty and Kleinert.
NAYS. Jones and Killam
Vice President Kleinert declared the resolution was adopted
President Daugherty resumed the chair at 12:36 A. M.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney of the City of Livonia is hereby
instructed to prepare the following Charter Amendments to be presented to
the people of the City of Livonia at the next general election to be held
during the month of November, 1954:
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1. A charter amendment to prohibit any City Official (or members
of his or her immediate family) from doing either direct or
indirect business with the City of Livonia.
2. A charter amendment to establish primary elections for all
elected officials of the City of Livonia.
BE Tr FURTIER RESOLVED, that this resolution is a joint resolution of
Councilmen Killam and Jones, the purpose of which is to provide the
public of the City of Livonia an opportunity to improve the Charter of
this City.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
#1627 RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution regarding Charter
Amendments be tabled pending the time it can be referred to an
attorney to be appointed by the Council
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Whit ehead, Carey and Edgar.
NAYS: Jones, Killam and Daugherty
The President declared the foregoing resolution was adopted
leeBy Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unaiimou sly
adapted, this 123rd regular meeting of the Council was adjourned to Monday, August
2, 1954, at 7.00 P M , the tine of this adjournment being 12:40 A. M., July 27,
1954.
e . Clark, City Clerk
Attested:
o T Daugherty, President of Council
.ems
doll $CKleinert, Vice President of the Couzjcil