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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1950-08-21 Page 111 MINUTES OF THE THIRTEENTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AUGUST 21, 1950 The thirteenth regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was held on August 21, 1950, at 33110 Five dile Road, Livonia, Michigan The meeting was called to order at approximately 8:05 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, Harvey Jahn, Nettie Carey, William Taylor, and John Whitehead Absent--none The minutes of the twelfth regular meeting of the Council held on August 14, 1950, were read and approved A statement was made by Mr Frantz regarding operation of Diamond Taxi Cab Company Report was presented by Police Chief Harmon on application of Mr. Frantz for taxi cab license On motion of Councilman Harvey Jahn, seconded by Councilman John Whitehead and unanimously carried by the affirmative vote of all of the Councilmen named as present in the roll call of this meeting, it was . p /q/ RESOLVED, that the application of Mr Frantz for taxi cab license be referred to Police Chief Harmon for investigation and report; and likewise that the Police Chief be requested to give his recommendation as to the provisions of an ordinance licensing taxi cabs. On motion of Councilman Nettie Carey, seconded by Councilman John Whitehead and unanimously carried by the affirmative vote of all of the members named as present at the roll call of this meeting, it was: A /59d RESOLVED, that all applications for taxi cab licenses be tabled until an appropriate ordinance has been adopted Page 112 The Clerk read a letter from the City Planning Commission dated August 18, 1950, in which the Council was advised of the following resolution passed by that commission: 19-1'/3 RESOLVED, that the City Planning Commission, after careful consideration, recommend to the City Council that as a condition to the approval of any Plats in the future the lots therein shall have a minimum width of 60 feet and a minimum area of 9000 square feet; provided however where all improvements, including paved streets, water, sewer, and sidewalks, have been constructed or guaranteed by sufficient bond that minimum width of lots be 50 ft and a minimum area of 6000 square feet, FURTHER RESOLVED, that an Ordinance be adopted in accordance with tie resolution. Mr. Edwin Conway, a member of the City Planning Commission made a statement to the Council concerning Rosedale Gardens Plat No 9 Councilman William Taylor made a motion that the following resolution be adopted: / Py/ RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted by the Council at its seventh regular meeting held on July 10, 1950, appearing on page 46 of the journal,directing preparation by the City 1110 Attorney, William Brashear, of a subdivision ordinance wherein all lots must have a width of at least 60 feet, be and hereby is rescinded and repealed The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Raymond E Grimm and a roll call vote was taken with the following result: YEAS: Raymond E. Grimm, Nettie Carey, William Taylor, and Harry S. Wolfe; NAYS: Wilson W Edgar, John Whitehead, and Harvey Jahn The President then declared the foregoing resolution passed by a vote of for to three. A ten minute recess was called after which the meeting was resumed, with all members of the Council present. Councilman Raymond E Grimm made a motion that the following resolution be passed: Page 113 A 1'1, RESOLVED, that the proposed Plat of Rosedale Gardens No 9 Subdivision be and hereby is tentatively approved on condition that appro— priate provisions be made for the construction of streets, alleys and other improvements The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman William Taylor and a roll call vote was taken with the following result. YEAS: Raymond E Grimm, Nattie Carey, William Taylor, and Harry S Wolfe; NAYS: Wilson W Edgar, Harvey Jahn, and John Whitehead The President then declared the foregoing resolution was passed by a vote of four to three. Mr Conway and 1,"r Carson Johnston of the City Planning Commission presented to the Council a tentative proposal for a Civic Center Mr. L Roth, Consulting Engineer presented proposed sewer plans for Rosedale Gardens No 9 Subdivision On motion of Councilman John 'Whitehead, seconded by Councilman William Taylor and unanimously carried by the affirmative vote of all of the members of the Council named as present at the roll call for this meeting, it was . R /y6 RESOLVED, that the sewer plans for Rosedale Gardens No 9 Subdivision be referred to City Engineer, Harold Hamill for investigation and report, and also that said engineer make recommendation to the City as to the proper amount of a gond guaranting the construction of the roads and other improvements in said subdivision Councilman Wilson 7 Edgar made a motion that the following resolution be passed: R- / ' RESOLVED, that the Contract Plans and Drawings prepared by Hubbell Roth, and Clark, Consulting Engineers, pertaining to Revenue Bond Sewer Project in Sections 25, 26, 35, and 36 be submitted to the State Board of Health for its approval. The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Harvey Jahn and a roll call vote was taken with the following result: Page 114 YEAS• Harry S ►iolfe, ilson W Edgar, Raymond E Grimm, '= Harvey Jahn, Nettie Carey, William Taylor and John Whitehead; NAYS. None The President then declared the resolution adopted Lester French, Director of Public Works, recommended to the Council the purchase of 5 1/3 acres of land and the erection thereon of a quonset hut to house the equipment of the Department of Public Works. Councilman iiiilson W. Edgar made a motion that the following resolution be adopted: ? / '1 RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia purchase from John Plachta and Stephanie Plachta, his wife, the following described premises . Lot 41 of Newman Schoolcraft Farm Subdivision of part of N E 4 of Section 28, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Township and City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, for a total cash consideration of $2200 00, that the City Treasurer is hereby directed to pay over said sum of $2200 00 on receipt of a proper deed; and that the Mayor and other officers of the City do all things reasonably necessary to the full performance of this resolution ILThe foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Raymond E Grimm and a roll call vote was taken with the following result. YEAS: Harry S. Wolfe, Wilson W. Edgar, Raymond E Grimm, Harvey Jahn, Nettie Carey, William Taylor, and John Whitehead; NAYS- None. The President announced the foregoing resolution adopted Councilman Harvey Jahn made a motion that the following resolution be adopted. A NI RESOLVED, the City of Livonia purchase one quonset hut, Type T B (140 feet wide by a 100 feet long and 20 feet high) from La Salle Electric & Supply Company for the amount of $4931 55; that said quonset hut be erected on Lot 47. of Newman Schoolcraft Farm Subdivision, that an additional sum of $1600.00 is hereby appropriated for the erecting of said quonset hut; that the City Treasurer is directed to pay out the attire mentioned sums, and that the officers of the City are further authorized and directed to do all things rea- sonably necessary to the full performance of this resolution Page 115 The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman William Taylor and a roll call vote was taken with the following result: YEAS: Harry S Wolfe, Wilson W. Edgar, Raymond E Grimm, Harvey Jahn, Nettie Carey, William Taylor, and John Whitehead; NAYS: None The President announced that the foregoing resolution was passed Mayor Jesse Ziegler reported to the Council the price of certain property on Five Mile Road which is being considered as a site for the Police Department. This property is being purchased from Raymond M Fuhrman and Annabelle J Fuhrman, his wife, who have commenced the construction of the building thereon, but have been unable to complete the same Councilman Harvey Jahn made a motion that the following resolution be adopted: A /5° RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia purchase from Raymond M Fuhrman and Annabelle J Fuhrman, his wife, for a cash consideration of $8000 00 the following described premises. Lot number 307 of Grennada Park Subdivision No 1 of part of the northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 54 on Page 77 in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds; that the City Treasurer be and hereby is directed to issue a check for said sum of $8000.00 on receipt by the City of a proper Warranty Deed to said premises; and that the Mayor and officers of the City be and hereby are authorized and directed to do such other things as may be reasonably necessary to the full performance of this resolution The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Raymond E Grimm and a roll call vote was taken with the following result YEAS• Harry S Wolfe, Wilson W Edgar, Raymond E Grimm, Harvey Jahn, Nettie Carey, William Taylor, and John Whitehead; NAYS• None. The President then declared the resolution passed On motion of Councilman Nettie Carey, seconded by Councilman John Whitehead and unanimously carried by the affirmative vote of all of the Councilman present at this meeting, it was Page 116 14-151 RESOLVED, that the Mayor obtain the price of Lot 308 of said Grennada Park Subdivision and submit the same to the Council On motion of Councilman John Whitehead, seconded 03' Councilman Nettie Carey and unanimously carried by the affirmative vote of all of the Councilman named as present at this meeting, it was: fl-1-9 RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works obtain and submit to the Council, bids for the construction of a concrete floor in the quonset hut on Lot 41 of Newman Schoolcraft Farm Subdivision and for the construction of the building on Lot 307 of Grennada Park Subdivision No 1 Councilman Wilson W. Edgar made a report on the work of the Insurance Committee and made recommendation as to the purchase of Compensation Insurance and Property Damage and Public Liability Insurance Letters from William Wood explaining the insurance were read to the Council and were placed on file Councilman Harvey Jahn made a motion that the following resolution be adopted: A J-53 RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia procure from William Wood Insurance Agency, the following insurance polices: Auto Owners Comprehensive Commercial Policy No 4231-95118, expiring August 1, 1951, for which the premium is $1,157.72; and Auto Owners Compensation Insurance on Employees Policy, No 4271-951117, for which the premium is $685.35; that the City Treasurer is hereby directed to pay to said William Wood Insurance Agency the said premiums totaling $1,843 07 The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman John Whitehead and a roll call vote was taken with the following result: YEAS. Harry S Wolfe, Wilson W. Edgar, Raymond E Grimm, Harvey Jahn, Nettie Carey, William Taylor, and John Whitehead, NAYS: None The President announced that the resolution had been adopted The Council was then advised of the appointment of Harold Hamill as City Engineer, in the Department of Public Works Councilman Wilson W Edgar presented a rough plan for enlargement of present City Hall by adding wings on each side On motion of Councilman Raymond E Grimm, seconded by Councilman William Taylor and unanimously carried by the affirmative vote of all of the Councilmen present, it was : Page 117 n-1.511 RESOLVED, a committee be appointed to select an architect and complete plans for enlargement of the City Hall, and that said committee be assisted by Director of Public Works The President then appointed to said committee, Wilson W Edgar and Harvey Jahn. The bill of Mr. John W Creedon for additional compensation was tabled and Mr. Creedon was requested to attend the next meeting to explain his position. A recess was called, after which the meeting was resumed with all members of the Council present. Councilman William Taylor made a motion that the following resolution be adopted. /1- k- RESOLVED, that the proposed plat of Grandon Woods Subdivision be and hereby is tentatively approved on condition that the lot widths are at least 55 feet and that proper provisions be made for the construction of roads and other improvements The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Raymond L Grimm and a roll call lig vote was taken with the following result: YEAS. Harry S Wolfe, Raymond E. Grimm, Harvey Jahn, Nettie Carey, William Taylor, and John Whitehead; NAYS. Wilson W Edgar The President announced the above resolution was passed by a vote of 6 to 1 The Committee on Electrical, Heating and Plumbing Inspection made a report of their meeting with Mr. Broquet of Redford Township On motion of Councilman Raymond E Grimm, seconded by Councilman William Taylor and unanimously carried by the affirmative vote of all of the Councilmen named as present at this meeting, it was : 4- RESOLVED, that the tentative plat of part of the N W. a of Section 22 be referred to the City Planning Commission for investigation and report On motion of Councilman Raymond E. Grimm, seconded by Councilman Wilson W Edgar and unanimously carried by the affirmative vote of all of the Councilmen named as present at this meeting, it was: Page 118 LA 157 RESOLVED, that the proposed plat of Candace Subdivision be tentatively approved, conditioned upon the construction of roads and other improvements Communication from Clarence V Wassell was referred to the Bureau of Inspection Communication from Bud Wilson as to the sale of gas and oil to the City, was referred to the Department of Public Works On motion of Councilman Harvey Jahn, seconded by Councilman John Whitehead and unanimously carried by the affirmative vote of all of the Councilmen named as present at this meeting, it was: A- 19 P RESOLVED, that the request of Roderick P. and Esther C. McKay for transfering 1950 SDM license from Steve and Geraldine Ford, 29421 West Six Mile Road, Farmington, Michigan, be and hereby is approved in all respects. Councilman Harvey Jahn made a motion that the following resolution be adopted. A 15 9 RESOLVED, that the budget submitted by the City Treasurer for the period commencing June 1, 1950 and ending November 30, 1950 in the amount of $3025 00 be and hereby is approved The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilamn Wilson W Edgar and a roll call vote was taken with the following result: YEAS: Harry S. Wolfe, Wilson W Edgar, William Taylor, Raymond E Grimm, Harvey Jahn, Nettie Carey, and John Whitehead, NAYS. None The President announced the foregoing resolution was passed Councilman Raymond E Grimm made a motion that the following resolution be adopted: R /64 RESOLVED, that the budget submitted by the Parks & Recreation Commission for the period commencing June 1, 1950 and ending November 30, 1950, in the amount of $625 00 be and hereby is approved. The foregoing motion was seconded by Nettie Carey and a roll call vote was taken with the following result: Page 119 YEAS. Harry S Wolfe, Wilson W Edgar, Raymond E Grimm, Harvey Jahn, Nettie Carey, William Taylor, and John Whitehead; NAYS: None The President announced the foregoing resolution was passed Councilman Wilson W. Edgar made a motion that the following resolution be adopted. A X61 RESOLVED, that the budget submitted by the Board of Appeals for the period commencing June 1, 1950 and ending November 30, 1950, in the amount of $715 00 be and hereby is approved. The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman John Whitehead and a roll call vote was taken with the following result : YEAS: Harry S Wolfe, Wilson W Edgar, Raymond E. Grimm, Harvey Jahn, Nettie Carey, William Taylor, and John Whitehead; NAYS: None The President announced the foregoing resolution was passed Councilman Raymond E Grimm made a motion that the following resolution be adopted: A "6'2 RESOLVED, that the budget submitted by the General Executive Dept. for the period commencing June 1, 1950 and ending November 30, 1950, in the amount of $4480 00 be and hereby is approved. The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Nettie Carey and a roll call vote was taken with the following result: YEAS Harry S Wolfe, Wilson Vi Edgar, Raymond E Grimm, Harvey Jahn, Nettie Carey, William Taylor, and John Whitehead; NAYS. None The President announced the foregoing resolution was passed Councilman John Whitehead made a motion that the following resolution lim be adopted: Page 120 n / 43 RESOLVED, that the budget submitted by the General Legislative Department for the period commencing June 1, 1950 and ending November 30, 1950, in the amount of $46)49 75 be and hereby is approved. The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman William Taylor and a roll call vote was taken with the following result : YEAS: Harry S Wolfe, Wilson W Edgar, Raymond E Grimm, Harvey Jahn, Nettie Carey, Willian Taylor, and John Whitehead; NAYS- None. The President announced the foregoing resolution was passed Councilman Harvey Jahn made a motion that the following resolution be adapted: r) Nog RESOLVED, that the budget submitted by the City Hall for the period commencing June 1, 1950 and ending November 30, 1950, in the amount of $1155 0o be and hereby is approved The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman John Whitehead and a roll call vote was taken with the following result. YEAS: Harry S. Wolfe, Wilson W Edgar, Raymond E Grimm, Harvey Jahn, Nettie Carey, William Taylor, and John Whitehead; NAYS. None The President announced the foregoing resolution was passed. Councilman John Whitehead made a motion that the following resolution be adopted: n /4,5- RESOLVED, that the budget submitted by the Department of Law for the period commencing June 1, 1950 and ending November 30, 1950, in the amount of $6450.00 be and hereby is approved. The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Harvey Jahn and a.roll call vote was taken with the following result- YEAS: Harry S Wolfe, Wilson W Edgar, Raymond E. Grimm, Harvey Jahn, Nettie Carey, William Taylor, and John Whitehead; NAYS: None The President announced the foregoing resolution was passed Page 121 Councilman Raymond E Grimm made a motion that the following resolution be adopted• p /6,6' RESOLVED, that the budget submitted by the Department of Public Works for the period commencing June 1, 1950 and ending November 30, 1950, in the amount of $38,199 23 be and hereby is approved The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Wilson W Edgar and a roll call vote was taken with the following result . YEAS. Harry S Wolfe, Wilson W Edgar, Raymond E. Grimm, Harvey Jahn, Nettie Carey, William Taylor, and John Whitehead; NAYS. None The President announced the foregoing resolution was passed Councilman Harvey Jahn made a motion that the following resolution be adopted: fl l('7 RESOLVED, that the budget submitted by the Civil Service Commission for the period commencing June 1, 1950 and ending November 30, 1950, in the amount of $800 00 be and hereby is approved. The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman John Whitehead and a roll call vote was taken with the following result. YEAS• Harry S Wolfe, Wilson W Edgar, Raymond E Grimm, Harvey Jahn, Nettie Carey, William Taylor, and John Whitehead; NAYS- None The President announced the foregoing resolution was passed On motion of Raymond E Grimm, seconded by William Taylor and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned, time of adjournment being 1.08 A M , August 22, 1950. W Clark, City Cleric Attested. / It III: Al kat / H- r S e, Presi•ent '