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MINUTES OF THE EIGHTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
11.
On December 22, 1952, above meeting was held at 33211 W. Seven Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:21 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, Harold Bower, Nettie Carey, William
Taylor and John Whitehead Absent-- None
The City Clerk commenced to read the minutes of the 84th regular meeting.
On motion of Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, the reading of the minutes were suspended until bids could be opened
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was-
#321 RESOLVED, that the hour of 8:30 P M having arrived, the City
Clerk open and read all sealed bids received on sewer cleaner for the
Department of Public Works and also on a Ford automobile for the Police
Department.
The City Clerk thereupon opened and read the following sealed bids for
sewer cleaner for the Department of Public Works.
(1) Jack S Richards . $2,654.75
(2) Trojan Tool Equipment Co. $2,834.45
(3) Krueger Machinery Company . . . $2,828.41
(4) Turbine Sewer Machine Co , Inc $3,204 55
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was.
#322 RESOLVED, that the foregoing bids be referred to the
Department of Public Works for its report and recommendations.
The City Clerk next read the following sealed bids received on the
Ford automobile for the Police Department•
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(1) Clarence Bell, Inc $1,671 15
(2) Paul J. Wiedman, Inc $1,724.53
(3) Cy Owens . . . . $1,759.87
(4) Bill Brown, Inc. . . $1,647 80
ILO By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was
#323 RESOLVED, that the foregoing bids be referred to the Department
of Public Safety for its recommendations and report
On motion of Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously
adopted, the City Clerk was directed to complete the reading of the minutes The City
Clerk completed the reading of the minutes of the 84th Regular Meeting, which were duly
approved
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey and adopted as follows,
it was:
#324 RESOLVED that, it appearing that all outstanding claims
arising out of the performance of Greenfield Construction Company
of its contract with the City of Livonia for the construction of
Section No 3 of Sewage Disposal System No 1, have been determined
and satisfied, and it further appearing that there has been full
compliance with the requirements of the resolution adopted by the
Council on October 28, 1952, which resolution provided for the
retention by the City of the sum of $2,000.00 until all of such claims
have been determined and satisfied, the Council does hereby authorize
the release and payment to said Greenfield Construction Company of
said balance of $2,000 00
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Bower, Edgar, Carey, Grimm, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Grimm and adopted as follows,
it was.
#325 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the final estimate of Herald F.
Hamill, City Engineer, numbered six and dated December 12, 1952, the
sum of $17,305 41 be paid to Sinacola Contracting Company, Contractor
on Contract No. 2, for construction of water mains under Ordinance No
43, and that the balance of $2500.00 be retained by the City until all
outstanding claims have been determined and satisfied.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bower, Edgar, Carey, Grimm, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe.
iso NAYS. None
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By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Bower and adopted as follows,
it was.
#3z6 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the final estimate of Herald F
Hamill, City Engineer, dated December 13, 1952, and numbered three, the
sum of $21,636.18 be paid to United Contracting Company on Contract No
3 for water main construction under Ordinance No 43, and that the sum
of $2500 00 be retained by the City until all outstanding claims have been
determined and satisfied
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES- Bower, Edgar, Carey, Grimm, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe
NAYS: None.
The City Clerk read her certificate determining the sufficiency of petitions
for referendum on Ordinance No 60, which certificate bears date of December 11, 1952,
and which was placed on file.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Taylor and adopted as follows,
it was:
#327 RESOLVED, that, petitions for a referendum vote on Ordinance No
60 of the City of Livonia, known as the Zoning Ordinance, having been filed
with the City Clerk on November 26, 1952, pursuant to Section 29, Chapter
IV of the �'harter; and such petitions having been approved as to form by
the City Attorney prior to being circulated; and the City Clerk having
certified on December 11, 1952, that she has determined the sufficiency of
such petitions, the Council does hereby determine to submit to the electors
at the next election to be held in the City of Livonia, which election is
the general primary election to be held on February 16, 1953, parsuant to
Section 2, Chapter II, Part 3, of the Michigan Election Law, as amended, the
following proposal.
"Shall Ordinance No. 60 of the City of Livonia, known
as the Zoning Ordinance and adopted by the City Council
on October 28, 1952, be adopted? YES
NO ";
and the City Clerk and Election Commission are directed to place the above
proposal on the ballot for the above election and to take all action provided
by State Law and the Charter
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bower, Edgar, Carey, Grimm, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS- None.
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The City Clerk then read the appointment dated December 11, 1952, by the
Mayor, of Elmore H McNiece as a member of the City Planning Commission
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Bower and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was.
#328 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby approve the appointment,
by the Mayor, of Elmore H McNiece as a member of the City Planning
Commission,to fill the unexpired term of Harold Bower who was appointed
for a term of three years on June 9, 1952.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and adopted as follows,
it was:
#329 RESOLVED, that the report of the Finance Committee for the
month of November, 1952, is hereby approved and filed and a summary of
such report is spread upon the minutes of this meeting as follows.
General, Administrative & Legislative.
Executive . . $ 1,192.69
Legislative . 1,389 13
City Clerk 814 15
110 Treasurer 141.44
Dept of Law 3 78
Justice 53 12
Election Commission . . 756.44
Civil Service Commission . 508 66
City Planning . . . 916 45
City Hall 1,100 07
Court Building 119 11
Civilian Defense . . . 22.24
$ 7,017 28
Department of Public Safety:
Police Department $ 1,511 79
Fire Department . • 704 49
Inspection Department . . . . 517.37 $ 2,733.65
Department of Public Works $18,162.47
Department of Parks & Recreation $ 331.85
General Ledger Accounts:
Capital Improvements 1,000.00
Insurance . . . . . • 2,571 43
New City Hall . . . 16,277.57
Inventory , 1,172 33
City's Contribution to Sewer Disposal . 1,250 00
Acquisition of Land 1,635.25
Deposit on BBL 6.00 $23,912 58
Total . . . . 152,157.83
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bower, Edgar, Carey, Grimm, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS: None.
110 By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#330 RESOLVED, that the report of Herald F Hamill, City Engineer,
dated December 22, 1952, as to the paving of Harrison Avenue from Cleveland
to West Chicago be placed on the table for further consideration.
The Council next discussed the No-Parking signs on Grand River Avenue and
it was understood that such signs will be removed
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Carey and adopted as follows,
it was-
#331 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendations of the Director
of Public Safety, the bid of Bill Brown, Inc on the new Ford car for
the Police Department in the amount of $1,647.80 is hereby approved and
the issuance of a purchase order in conformance with such bid is hereby
authorized
110 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Bower, Edgar, Carey, Grimm, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe
NAYS Ione.
The City Clerk then read the minutes of the Meeting of the Committee of the
Whole held on December 15, 1952.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Taylor and adopted as follows,
it was:
#332 RESOLVED that, on recommendation of the Committee of the Whole,
the Council does hereby approve the preliminary plans of Sewage Disposal
System No 3, as presented by the City Engineer, together with the accompanying
report of the City Engineer dated December 11, 1952, showing an estimated
cost in the amount of $1,400,000.00; and the City Engineer is hereby instructed
to proceed with the preparation of the final plans and specifications
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bower, Edgar, Carey, Grimm, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe
NAYS. None
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By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#333 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be instructed to complete g the
plans of Sewage Disposal System No 3 within sixty days from the date of
this resolution and that he employ necessary help to enable him to carry
out this resolution
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#334 RESOLVED, that on recommendation of the Committee of the Whole,
the Police Chief is hereby requested to take necessary steps to have
traffic lights installed at the intersection of Plymouth and Stark Roads
and at the intersection of Plymouth and Merriman Roads, and the Traffic
Commission is requested to give its consideration to this subject.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#335 RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to appoint a three man
advisory committee on the race track, which committee shall be unofficial
and shall, from time to time, report its findings and recommendations to
the Mayor
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was-
#336 RESOLVED, that the Department of Public Works make a study of
street lighting on Plymouth Road throughout the entire city and report
its recommendations to the Council.
The City Attorney discussed the new proposed Reciprocal Heating Ordinance
which will be ready for consideration by the Council at its next meeting
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#337 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby approve the request of
Dwight and Margaret Morris, 37921 Ann Arbor Road, Livonia, Michigan, for a
new S.D M license, which request is set forth in communication from
the Liquor Control Commission dated December 4, 1952, and which request
has also been approved by the Chief of Police
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Councilman Whitehead asked for a report from the Municipal Waste Committee
and was informed that this matter is being investigated and that a report will be
made in the near future.
On motion of Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bower and unanimously
passed, the meeting was adjourned at 10.52 P M , December 22, 1952
Mare . Clark, City Clerk
Attested.
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-rry S. 1lfe, President