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MINUTES OF THE SIXTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF' THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On April 14, 1952, above meeting was held at 33211 W Seven Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:02 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
Whitehead, Nettie Carey and William Taylor Absent-- Harvey Jahn
The City Clerk, Marie W Clark, read the minutes of the 66th regular
meeting held March 24, 1952, the 15th special meeting held on March 31, 1952,
and the same were approved
The City Clerk next read and presented to the Council the Statement of
the Board of Canvassers as to the regular election held in the City of Livonia
on Monday, April 7, 1952, together with a Certificate of Determination issued by
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the Board of Canvassers under date of April 10, 1952, showing the names of the
persons who were duly elected to the designated offices, at such regular election
held on April 7, 1952, as follows-
MAYOR MAILING ADDRESS
JESSE ZIEGLER 18612 Farmington Rd , Farmington
TREASURER
CARL J. WAGENSCHUTZ 35900 Five Mile Rd., Plymouth
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
HARVEYJAHN 33835 Oakdale, Plymouth
JOHN W WHITEHEAD 31510 Plymouth Road, Plymouth
N'ETTIE CAREY 34203 Plymouth Rd , Plymouth
WILLIAM J TAYLOR 11404 Berwick, Plymouth
CONSTABLES
JOHN MARVIN MILLER 36600 East Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth
RAY OWENS 28125 Eight Mile Road, Farmington
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By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was
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#1 RESOLVED, that the foregoing Statement and Determination
of the Board of Canvassers be received, approved and placed on
file
President Harry S Wolfe then administered the oath of office to the
following. Jesse Ziegler, Mayor, Carl J Wagenschutz, Treasurer, John W
Whitehead, Councilman; Nettie Carey, Councilman; William J. Taylor, Councilman
and Ray Owens, Constable, and the foregoing thereupon signed and filed with the
City Clerk written acceptances of such offices together with written oaths of
office. The written acceptance and oath of office of Harvey Jahn dated April 10,
1952, was received and placed on file
President Wolfe then directed the City Clerk to call the roll of the
Council, as constituted by such election, and the roll was called with the
Iliifollowing result• Present-- Raymond E Grimm, Wilson W. Edgar, John Whitehead,
Nettie Carey, William Taylor and Harry S Wolfe Absent-- Harvey Jahn
From this point on the meeting was presided over by Harry S. Wolfe as
Acting President. The President asked for nominations of new officers for the
two year period commencing April 14, 1952
Raymond E Grimm nominated Harry S Wolfe as President. By Councilman
Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted as follows, it was:
#2 RESOLVED, that the nominations for the office of President
be closed and that the City Clerk be instructed to record the unanimous
vote of all members present in favor of Mr Wolfe as President.
William Taylor then nominated Wilson W Edgar as Vice-President Nettie
Carey nominated Harvey Jahn as Vice-President. By Councilman Whitehead, seconded
by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted as follows, it was:
111 #3RESOLVED, that nominations for the office of Vice-President
be declared closed
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A vote was taken by secret ballot with the following result: Edgar received four
votes, Jahn received two votes; and Wilson W Edgar was declared Vice-President
Iiiof the Council
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey and adopted as follows,
it was.
#4 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter X of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby appoint
William W. Brashear as one of the supervisors of the City of Livonia
to represent the City on the Board of Supervisors for the County of
Wayne, to hold office for a term of two years following this appointment
and until his successor shall have been duly appointed and qualified, and with
all the powers and duties set forth in said section; provided, however,
that the person appointed to such office shall comply with the provisions
of Sections 2 and 3 of Chapter X of the Charter
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grimm, Edgar, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe
NAYS. None
A ten minute recess was then called following which the meeting reconvened
Iiiwith all members of the Council present who were named as present in the roll call
of this meeting
Mayor Ziegler made a brief statement concerning the accomplishments of the
past two years, expressed his appreciation on being elected, thanked the various
departments for the good work that has been done- and explained various programs
for the coming two year term
Statements were also made by President Wolfe and by Councilmen Edgar, Grimm,
Whitehead, Taylor, Carey and City Attorney William Brashear,
The entire Civil Service Commission consisting of LaVerne Theisen, John
Campbell and Harry Burton appeared before the Council and filed with the Council a
written report dated April 14, 1952, on proposed contributory group insurance
plans together with schedules showing the details of such plans, and fully explained
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such plans and report to the Council. Statements were also received from certain
employees present.
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The Civil Service Commission, with all of its members present, thereupon
adopted and presented to the Council the following resolution:
"RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Commission, having submitted
under date of April 14, 1952, a report and recommendation to the Council
on four possible group insurance plans and having met this 14th day
of April jointly with the City Council in discussing such plans, does hereby
adopt and establish plan #3 as set forth in said report and does hereby
submit such plan to the City Council with a recommendation that it be
approved by the Council n
The foregoing resolution of the Civil Service Commission was thereupon made a
part of the minutes of this meeting By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman
Carey and adopted as follows, it was.
#5 RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby accept and
approve Plan No 3, covering contributory group insurance for the
employees of the City of Livonia as set forth and described in the
report of the Civil Service Commission dated April 14, 1952
The result of the roll call vote taken on the foregoing resolution was as follows-
AYES Grimm, Edgar, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe
NAYS: None
Councilman Whitehead made a motion, seconded by Councilman Carey that,
in pursuance to the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission, such group
insurance be furnished by the Blankenhagen Agency, but, in view of the requirements
of the Financial Ordinance as to the taking of bids, this motion was withdrawn
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was•
! #6 RESOLVED, that the City Clerk advertise in the Livonian on
April 18, 1952, for sealed bids on the group insurance plan which was
this day adopted; and that a hearing on such bids be held on Monday,
May 5, 1952, at 8.30 P.M. at the Court Building, 33211 W. Seven Mile
Road, in accordance with provisions of SectLon 9 of Ordinance No 35
Harry Curtner presented petition signed by 30 persons requesting the
Council to bring about a de-control of rents within the City of Livonia By Council-
man Grimm, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously adopted as follows,
it was
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#7 RESOLVED that, on petition of Harry Curtner and 29 other
citizens, the City Council does determine that it is fair and reasonable
to have rents de-controlled within the City of Livonia, and the City I
IL Attorney is hereby instructed to investigate and take necessary
procedure to bring about the de-control of rent within the City,
including the calling of a public hearing on such matter
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was.
#8 WREAS, the City of Livonia in the County of Wayne, Michigan,
desires to make a public improvement, namely, to construct a water
main, sanitary sewer and services which requires certain operations
within and upon the right of way of State trunkline highway U.S.-12,
which is under the jurisdiction of the Michigan State Highway Department;
and
WHEREAS, the Michigan State Highway Department is willing to
issue a permit therefor, provided the said Department is assured of
indemnity and protection against all liability arising by reason of
Michigan law,
NCM, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of the
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, that in consideration of the
Michigan State Highway Department granting a permit to the City of
Livonia upon proper application therefor, to construct a water main,
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sanitary sewer and services along and upon the right of way of State
trunkline highway U S -12 (Plymouth Road), the City of Livonia shall
save harmless and indemnify the State of Michigan, the Michigan State
Highway Department, Charles M Ziegler as State Highway Commissioner
and his successors against all liability which arises or which might
arise due to the operations along State trunkline highway U S -12 as
stated on the application and permit
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and adopted as
follows, it was:
#9 RESOLVED, that the estimate for payment dated April 3, 1952,
as prepared by Herald F Hamill, City Engineer, on Sewage Disposal
System No 2 (Ordinance #42) as follows:
Contract #1 - balance due on estimate - $ 8,452.80
Contract #2 - balance due on estimate - $ 9,784 80
Contract #3 - balance due on estimate - $ 6,030 00
Totals due on estimates- $24,267 60
be and hereby are approved, and the said sum of $24,267.60 is hereby
appropriated from the General Fund for payment of said amounts, provided,
IL however, that said sum shall be repaid to the General Fund from the
proceeds of bonds sold under Ordinance No 42 and as soon as such proceeds
are available
The result of the roll call vote taken on the foregoing resolution was as follows
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AYES: Grimm, Edgar, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was
#10 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the application of Lt L J
Owen Post No. 3911 dated March 25, 1952, the Council does hereby
issue a permit authorizing said post to conduct a carnival at the
place and during the period of time specified in such application,
on the condition that adequate insurance is carried in such form as
may be approved by the City Attorney
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey and adopted as
follows, it was
#11 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby reject the offer of
Land Investment Company, set forth in its letter of April 10, 1952,
for sale of the following described parcel of land-
The westerly 23 25 feet of the easterly 216 feet of a
piece of land described as: Commencing at a point 36 rods
east of the S.E. corner of Section 15 and at the S.E.
corner of the lot now occupied by the Town Hall and running
thence east 17 1/2 rods; thence from the center of the
highway (Five Mile Road) running north 10 rods, thence west
17 1/2 rods, thence south to the place of beginning, in the
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
which is needed by the City in order to open and wider Shadyside Avenue
north from Five Mile Road; and that the City of Livonia does hereby
make a counter offer for said parcel of land in the amount of $50 00
per foot, provided, however, that this offer shall expire 15 days from
the date of this resolution unless accepted within such period; and,
provided further, that this transaction shall be completed by the
delivery of a proper warranty deed correctly describing said parcel
in language approved by the City Engineer and accompanied by an
Abstract & Title Policy showing marketable title in the seller, and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to complete this trans-
action, and the City Treasurer to pay out the aforesaid purchase price
in accordance with the terms of this resolution
The result of the roll call vote taken on the foregoing resoltt, ion was as follows
AYES• Grimm, Edgar, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe
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NAYS: None
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was:
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#12 RESOLVED, that the request from William J. Monahan for
transfer of ownership of SDM license with living quarters permit
from Myron Olson, 28251 West Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
P 0 Detroit, Michigan, be and hereby is approved.
Police Chief Chris Nielser of Redford Township and Police Chief George
Harmon appeared before the Council to discuss the disposition of dead animals
and examinations required by veterinarians
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was:
#13 RESOLVED, that Doctor Cass Kershaw be authorized and
requested to examine dogs for one week from this date and to
send his bill for such examinations to the City Clerk.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was.
#14 RESOLVED, that Police Chief George Harmon prepare and
submit to the Council a written report and recommendations as to
the handling, licensing and disposing of dogs withir the City of
Livonia, including any present arrangement with Redford Township
and any proposed contract with such township.
Donald Wilson, Chief Inspector of the Bureau of Inspection, appeared
before the Council and requested an appropriation for the hiring of a Building
Inspector. He was requested to ask the Civil Service Commission to fix the
salary for such inspector, subject to Council approval, and to conduct an
examination it order to obtain a list of persons eligible for appointment to
such position
Councilman Edgar presented proposed new city hall plans, specifications
and form of advertisement for bids as prepared by Ralph R Calder, architect. By
Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted as follows,
it was.
#15 RESOLVED, that the proposed plans, specifications and form of
advertisement of bids for the new city hall as prepared by Ralph R Calder,
architect, be referred to the City Engineer, Herald Hamill for his
examination, for conference with Mr Calder concerning location on site
and other matters, and for report to the Cit, y Council
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By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was.
#16 RESOLVED, that Ralph R. Calder, architect, be invited to the
next meeting of the Council on April 21, 1952, at 9.00 P M to discuss
the plans and specifications for the new city hall
Letter from Harold Hultquist, Superintendent of Public Works, dated
April 14, 1952, pertaining to permits for transporting and storage of building
materials for new constructions, was received and placed on file
Report of City Engineer on proposed special assessment District No. 4
was presented to the Council and, was placed on the table for consideration at
a later meeting
President Wolfe, pursuant to Section 13 of Ordinance No 35, appointed
to the Finance Committee to hold office for a period of two years from this date
and until their respective successors are duly appointed and qualified, Harvey Jahn,
Nettie Carey and John Whitehead
The report of Leo 0 Nye, Justice of the Peace, for the month of March
was received and placed on file
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and adopted as
follows, it was.
#17 RESOLVED, that, it appearing that the Rotary Club of
Livonia has for some years sponsored a carnival and homecoming
in order to raise funds to be used for youth activities within
Livonia, and it further appearing that last year's carnival was
very successfully conducted on grounds of the Michigan Racing
Association, the use of which grounds was donated by such
association, and that this year's carnival will be held at the
same place Ath even greater prospects for success, and it further
appearing that 35,000.00 realized from last year's carnival as well
as the proceeds of the carnival for this year and future years
are pledged to the construction of a Livonia Youth Center Building
for the benefit of t:'e youth of this City,
NOW, THEREFORE, On recommendation of Mayor Jesse Ziegler,
111 the week commencing May 4th, 1952, is hereby proclaimed as "Rotary
Carnival and Homecoming Week for the Promotion of Livonia Youth
Center Building", that all the people of the City of Livonia be urged
to fully and actively support such worthy project; and that Mayor
Ziegler be requested and authorized to cause this proclamation to
be published and widely distributed by every effective means
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The result of the roll call vote taken on the foregoing resolution was as follows.
AYES• Grimm, Edgar, Whitehead, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe
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Letter from Harry W Curtner dated April 8, 1952, addressed to John
Whitehead and pertaining to the furnishing of bonds was received and placed on
file
On motion of Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and
unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned at 1:03 A M , April 15, 1952
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