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MINUTES OF THE SIX HUNDRED SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 15, 1968, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council
at approximately 8:09 P. M.. Councilman McCann delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present--Edward H. McNamara, Rudolf R. Kleinert,
Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash and Edward G.
Milligan. Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Harvey W. Moelke, Mayor;
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Steve Polgar, City Attorney, Harry C. Tatigian, Chief
Assistant City Attorney, Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; David L. Jones,
Water and Sewer Commissioner; Henry Sieferd, City Assessor, John T. Dufour, Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation; Marie Talbot, Court Clerk; Frank Kerby, Chief
lir Building Inspector; William J. Strasser, City Engineer, Donald Nicholson, Director
of Public Safety; Carl Demek, Superintendent of Operations Division; Don Hull, City
Planner; Ed Siemert, Assistant City Engineer; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director;
Raymond Danaher, Budget Analyst, Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; James
Miller, Personnel Director; Harry Wrightman of the Planning Commission, and Rev. Carl
A. Gunderson of the Human Relations Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#479-68 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 606th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held May 8, 1968, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#480-68 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 119th special meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held May 13, 1968, are hereby approved.
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The Council acknowledged the receipt of two messages from the Mayor, both
Ldated May 14, 1968, the first on council resolution #455-68, adopted on May 8, 1968
relative to a change of zoning in Section 7, R-5-C to R-7,and the second on council
resolution #457-68, relative to a change of zoning in Section 32 from C-1 to R-7.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#481-68 RESOLVED that, having considered the veto by the Mayor, dated
May 14, 1968 of resolution #455-68 adopted by the Council on May 8, 1968,
the Council does hereby readopt said resolution #455-68 the same as if it
were word for word repeated herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES; McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura, Kleinert, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted and the Mayor's veto overruled.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#482-68 RESOLVED that, having considered the veto by the Mayor, dated
May 14, 1968 of resolution #457-68 adopted by the Council on May 8, 1968,
the Council does hereby readopt said resolution #457-68 the same as if it
were word for word repeated herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura, Kleinert and Raymond.
NAYS: McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted and the Mayor's veto overruled.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Kleinert
and supported by Councilman Milligan:
#483-68 WHEREAS, by resolution duly adopted on September 12, 1966, this
City Council did authorize the filing of a petition, signed by the Mayor
and City Clerk, with the Drain Commissioner of the County of Wayne for
locating, establishing and constructing an intra-county drain to be located.
in the City of Livonia, the route thereof being described in said resolu-
tion, and did authorize the Drain Commissioner to procedd with the
construction and financing thereof under the provisions of Chapter 20 of
Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended,
AND WHEREAS, proceedings have been taken by the statutory
drainage board in accordance with the provisions of said law for the locat-
ing, establishing, construction and financing of said drain, referred to in
said statutory proceedings as LIVONIA DRAIN NO. 23;
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AND WHEREAS, said proceedings have progressed to the point where
the computation of cost of said drain has been determined to be $150,000.00
and an assessment roll has been prepared and confirmed assessing said
estimated cost to the public corporations benefited in accordance with
apportionments duly confirmed, as follows :
CITY OF LIVONIA, Wayne
County, Michigan - 94.73%
COUNTY OF WAYNE,
Michigan - 5.27%
AND WHEREAS, said confirmed assessments are payable in six (6)
annual installments, the first of which is due April 1, 1969, and the
balance on April 1 of each year thereafter, with interest upon all unpaid
installments from February 1, 1968 at the rate of six per cent (6%) per
annum, payable on April 1 of each year, beginning with the year 1969,
subject to adjustment as provided in the resolution of the Drainage Board
confirming said special assessment roll, which special assessment roll
is designated SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 1 FOR LIVONIA DRAIN NO. 23, the
annual installments assessed against the City of Livonia (exclusive of
interest) and the due dates being specified as follows .
Due Date Assessment Installment
April 1, 1969 $ 23,682.50
April 1, 1970 23,682.50
April 1, 1971 23,682.50
April 1, 1972 23,682.50
April 1, 1973 23,682.50
April 1, 1974 23,682.50
AND WHEREAS, bonds in anticipation of the collection of all
assessment installments have been authorized by the Drainage Board,
designated LIVONIA DRAIN NO. 23 DRAINAGE DISTRICT BONDS and being in the
aggregate principal amount of $150,000.00, which bonds were duly sold at
public sale held on April 4, 1968 to E. F. Hutton & Co., of Detroit,
Michigan, for a net interest rate for such bonds of 4.2349%;
AND WHEREAS, the City Council has been fully informed and
cognizant of said proceedings as they progressed and desires that said drain
be constructed at the earliest possible moment in the interests of the public
health of the City and its residents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The computation of cost of said Livonia Drain No. 23,
in the amount of $150,000.00, as prepared and certified by the consulting
engineers, is approved and confirmed.
2. The assessments of the City of Livonia, based upon the
cost duly apportioned to the City, of 94.73%, as specified in Special
Assessment Roll No. 1 for Livonia Drain No. 23, are duly approved and
confirmed, and the sums due and payable by virtue thereof shall be assessed
on the tax rolls of the City and duly paid when due, all in the manner and
as required by law.
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3. The issuance of Livonia Drain No. 23 Drainage District
Bonds in the amount of $150,000.00 and the aforesaid sale thereof at public
sale to E. F. Hutton & Co., of Detroit, Michigan, at a net interest rate of
4.2349%, are approved.
4. In the event the County Treasurer of the County of Wayne,
Michigan, pursuant to the provisions of Section 474 of Act 40, Public Acts
of Michigan, 1956, as amended, is required to advance from County general
funds any installment or installments of said special assessment or interest
thereon in order to pay bonds issued in anticipation thereof as they mature,
said County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to deduct the
amount of such advance or advances from any moneys (other than those
pledged for the payment of debts) then or thereafter payable by him to the
City of Livonia.
5. The statutory drainage board be requested to proceed as
rapidly as possible with the delivery of the bonds to finance the cost of
said Livonia Drain No. 23, and that construction be started as quickly as
possible, said drain being immediately necessary for the preservation and
protection of the public health of the City of Livonia and its residents.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Milligan
and supported by Councilman Kleinert:
#484-68 WHEREAS, by resolution duly adopted on October 10, 1966, this
City Council did authorize the filing of a petition, signed by the Mayor
and City Clerk, with the Drain Commissioner of the County of Wayne for
locating, establishing and constructing an intra-county drain to be located
in the City of Livonia, the route thereof being described in said resolu-
tion, and did authorize the Drain Commissioner to proceed with the construc-
tion and financing thereof under the provisions of Chapter 20 of Act 40,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended;
AND WHEREAS, proceedings have been taken by the statutory
drainage board in accordance with the provisions of said law for the
locating, establishing, construction and financing of said drain, referred
to in said statutory proceedings as LIVONIA DRAIN NO. 24,
AND WHEREAS, said proceedings have progressed to the point where
the computation of cost of said drain has been determined to be $150,000.00
and an assessment roll has been prepared and confirmed a sessiAl2 said esti-
mated cost to the public corporations benefited in accordance with appor-
tonments duly conirmed as follows:
CITY OF LIVONIA, Wayne
County, Michigan - 90.02%
COUNTY OF WAYNE,
Michigan - 9.98%
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AND WHEREAS, said confirmed assessments are payable in six (6)
annual installments, the first of which is due April 1, 1969, and the
balance on April 1 of each year thereafter, with interest upon all unpaid
installments from February 1, 1968 at the rate of six per cent (6%) per
annum, payable on April 1 of each year, beginning with the year 1969,
subject to adjustment as provided in the resolution of the Drainage Board
confirming said special assessment roll, which special assessment roll
is designated SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 1 FOR LIVONIA DRAIN NO. 24,
the annual installments assessed against the City of Livonia (exclusive
of interest) and the due dates being specified as follows :
Due Date Assessment Installment
April 1, 1969 $ 22,505.00
April 1, 1970 22,505.00
April 1, 1971 22,505.00
April 1, 1972 22,505.00
April 1, 1973 22,505.00
April 1, 1974 22,505.00
AND WHEREAS, bonds in anticipation of the collection of all
assessment installments have been authorized by the Drainage Board,
designated LIVONIA DRAIN NO. 24 DRAINAGE DISTRICT BONDS and being in the
aggregate principal amount of $150,000.00, which bonds were duly sold at
public sale held on April 4, 1968 to E. F. Hutton & Co. , of Detroit,
Michigan, for a net interest rate for such bonds of 4.2349%,
AND WHEREAS, the City Council has been fully informed and
cognizant of said proceedings as they progressed and desires that said
drain be constructed at the earliest possible moment in the interests
of the public health of the City and its residents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The computation of cost of said Livonia Drain No. 24,
in the amount of $150,000.00, as prepared and certified by the consulting
engineers, is approved and confirmed.
2. The assessments of the City of Livonia, based upon the
cost duly apportioned to the City, of 90.02%, as specified in Special
Assessment Roll No. 1 for Livonia Drain No. 24, are duly approved and
confirmed, and the sums due and payable by virtue thereof shall be
assessed on the tax rolls of the City and duly paid when due, all in the
manner and as required by law.
3. The issuance of Livonia Drain No. 24 Drainage District
Bonds in the amount of $150,000.00 and the aforesaid sale thereof at
public sale to E. F. Hutton & Co., of Detroit, Michigan, at a net interest
rate of 4.2349%, are approved.
4. In the event the County Treasurer of theCounty of Wayne,
Michigan, pursuant to the provisions of Section 474 of Act 40, Public Acts
of Michigan, 1956, as amended, is required to advance from County general
funds any installment or installments of said special assessment or
interest thereon in order to pay bonds issued in anticipation thereof as
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they mature, said County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to
deduct the amount of such advance or advances from any moneys (other than
those pledged for the payment of debts) then or thereafter payable by him
to the City of Livonia.
5. The statutory drainage board be requested to proceed as
rapidly as possible with the delivery of the bonds to finance the cost of
said Livonia Drain No. 24, and that construction be started as quickly as
possible, said drain being immediately necessary ibr the preservation and
protection of the public health of the City of Livonia and its residents.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura, Kleinert, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Kleinert
and supported by Councilman Milligan:
#485-68 WHEREAS, by resolution duly adopted on October 10, 1966,
this City Council did authorize the filing of a petition, signed by the
Mayor and City Clerk, with the Drain Commissioner of the County of Wayne
for locating, establishing and constructing an intra-county drain to be
located in the City of Livonia, the route thereof being described in said
resolution, and did authorize the Drain Commissioner to proceed with the
construction and financing thereof under the provisions of Chapter 20 of
Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended;
AND WHEREAS, proceedings have been taken by the statutory
drainage board in accordance with the provisions of said law for the
locating, establishing, construction and financing of said drain, referred
to in said statutory proceedings as LIVONIA DRAIN NO. 25;
Ai D WHEREAS, said proceedings have progressed to the point
where the computation of cost of said drain has been determined to be
$540,000.00 and an assessment roll has been prepared and confirmed asses-
sing said estimated cost to the public corporations benefited in accordance
with apportionments duly confirmed, as follows:
CITY OF LIVONIA, Wayne
County, Michigan - 92.23%
COUNTY OF WAYNE,
Michigan - 6.77%
AND WHEREAS, said confirmed assessments are payable in thirteen
(13) annual installments, the first of which is due April 1, 1969, and the
balance on April 1 of each year thereafter, with interest upon all unpaid
installments from February 1, 1968 at the rate of six per cent (6%) per
annum, payable on April 1 of each year, beginning with the year 1969,
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subject to adjustment as provided in the resolution of the Drainage
Board confirming said special assessment roll, which special assessment
roll is designated SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 1 FOR LIVONIA DRAIN NO. 25,
the annual installments assessed against the City of Livonia (exclusive of
interest) and the due dates being specified as follows :
Due Date Assessment Installment
April 1, 1969 $ 23,307.50
April 1, 1970 23,307.50
April 1, 1971 23,307.50
April 1, 1972 23,307.50
April 1, 1973 37,292.00
April 1, 1974 46,615.00
April 1, 1975 46,615.00
April 1, 1976 46,615.00
April 1, 1977 46,615.00
April 1, 1978 46,615.00
April 1, 1979 46,615.00
April 1, 1980 46,615.00
April 1, 1981 46,615.00
AND WHEREAS, bonds in anticipation of the collection of all
assessment installments have been authorized by the Drainage Board,
designated LIVONIA DRAIN NO. 25 DRAINAGE DISTRICT BONDS and being in the
aggregate principal amount of $540,000.00, which bonds were duly sold at
public sale on April 4, 1968 to CityNational Bank of Detroit, Detroit,
Michigan, for a net interest rate for such bonds of 4.50821%;
AND WHEREAS, the City Council has been fully informed and
cognizant of said proceedings as they progressed and desires that said drain
be constructed at the earliest possible moment in the interests of the
public health of the City and its residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The computation of cost of said Livonia Drain No. 25,
in the amount of $540,000.00, as prepared and certified by the consulting
engineers, is approved and confirmed.
2. The assessments of the City of Livonia, based upon the
cost duly apportioned to the City, of 93.23%, as specified in Special
Assessment Roll No. 1 for Livonia Drain No. 25, are duly approved and
confirmed, and the sums due and payable by virtue thereof shall be assessed
on the tax rolls of the City and duly paid when due, all in the manner and
as required by law.
3. The issuance of Livonia Drain No. 25 Drainage District
Bonds in the amount of $540,000.00 and the aforesaid sale thereof at public
sale to City National Bank of Detroit, at a net interest rate of 4.50821%,
are approved.
4. In the event the County Treasurer of the County of Wayne,
Michigan, pursuant to the provisions of Section 474 of Act 40, Public Acts
of Michigan, 1956, as amended, is required to advance from County general
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funds any installment or installments of said special assessment or interest
thereon in order to pay bonds issued in anticipation thereof as they mature,
said County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to deduct the
amount of such advance or advances from any moneys (other than those
pledged for the payment of debts) then or thereafter payable by him to
the City of Livonia.
5. The Statutory Drainage Board be requested to proceed
as rapidly as possible with the delivery of the bonds to finance the cost
of said Livonia Drain No. 25, and that construction be started as quickly
as possible, said drain being immediately necessary for the preservation
and protection of the public health of the City of Livonia and its residents.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura, Kleinert, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#486-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Superintend-
ent of Operations, dated May 10, 1968, approved by the Director of Public
Works and the Budget Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the Director of Public Works and the
Budget Director to do all things necessary for the purpose of taking bids
pursuant to the provisions of the Financial Ordinance, Ordinance No. 216,
as amended, for the purpose of purchasing a new Sensimatic Accounting
Machine, or in lieu thereof, a rebuilt machine, further, the Council does
hereby authorize the transfer of asum not to exceed $5500 from Account
No. 236-1 to Capital Improvement Account No. 235-70 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The following resolution was unanimously offered, supported and adopted.
#487-68 WHEREAS, good government cannot be maintained without the active
participation of citizens who are willing to give of their time and efforts
in order to promote the best interests of the public; and
WHEREAS, Charles F. Gillette has in the course of such service
given unselfishly of his time and conducted himself at all times in a
manner so as to merit the commendation of the people of our City, and
WHEREAS, his interest in the welfare of his fellow workers and
his concern for good government to benefit of all citizens has earned
"Charley" a multitude of friends among the leaders of business, Government
and Labor . . . and he has never been too busy to help people and worthy
causes,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, having earned the affection
and esteem of all of his acquaintances, the City Council believes it
fitting and proper to record at this time its sincerest appreciation to
"Charley" and to extend to him the sincere and heartfelt best wishes of
the citizens of Livonia and to express to him its gratitude and every
good wish for continued success in his future endeavors.
An Ordinance Amending Section 15.17 of Article XV of Ordinance No. 549,
as amended, of the City of Livonia, known and cited as the "Traffic Ordinance",
introduced by Councilman Milligan on May 8, 1968, was taken from the table and a
roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Milligan took from the table for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 449
KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "BUILDING CODE
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA," AS
AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 4.10 OF
ARTICLE IV THEREOF.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#488-68 RESOLVED, that the proposed ordinance amending Section 4.10 of
Ordinance No. 449, relative to the insulation to be installed in new
dwellings, introduced by Councilman Milligan on May 8, 1968, is hereby
tabled to the next study session of the Council, to be held May 29, 1968.
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 449
KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "BUILDING CODE
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA," AS
AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 4.07 OF
ARTICLE IV THEREOF.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#489-68 RESOLVED, that the proposed ordinance amending Section 4.07 of
Ordinance No. 449, relative to the height of basements, introduced by
Councilman Nash on May 8, 1968, is hereby tabled to the next study
session of the Council, to be held May 29, 1968.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
L. AYES : McCann, Kleinert, Ventura and Raymond.
NAYS : Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Kleinert took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 449,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "BUILD-
ING CODE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA,"
BY ADDING SECTION 5. TO ARTICLE V THEREOF
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#490-68 RESOLVED, that the proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 449,
which would require humidifiers in new residences, is hereby tabled to
the next study session of the Council to be held May 29, 1968.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and Raymond.
NAYS: Nash and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The following communications have been referred to the proper departments
by the City Clerk:
a. letter from Mary Nowka dated April 18, 1968, addressed to the City
Council regarding the installation of a backyard inlet on Lot 44 12c
in Thomas F. O'Conners Parkview Acres - referred to the City Engineer,
b. letter addressed to WWJ-TV from Anne Sterling, 15498 Hidden Lane,
Livonia, Michigan, 48154, dated April 26, 1968, regarding the problem
of stagnant water at the rear of her property - referred to City
Engineer; and
c. letter from property owners in Sunset Hills Subdivision, dated April 20,
1968, addressed to Councilman Robert F. Nash, regarding the condition
of property located at 18411 Middlebelt Road - referred to the Bureau
of Inspection and the Sanitation Division.
The report received from the Sanitation Inspector relative to the
Lmatter involving the property located at 18411 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
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The communication from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission relative
to the cancellation of a SDM License at 35315 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated April 25, 1968 from the Livonia Citizens for
Better Human Relations, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Chief Librarian, dated April 26, 1968, extending
an invitation to tour the Alfred Noble Library, was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
The communication dated April 25, 1968 from the Planning Director, which
transmitted updated Master Park Plan, was received and filed for the information of
the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#491-68 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
dated May 1, 1968 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance a Grant of Easement dated April 18, 1968 and executed by Dale
C. Adams and Beverley E. Adams, his wife, conveying for storm drainage
purposes the following described easement:
That part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 14, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
described as being an easement 10 feet in width for drainage
purposes, the center line of which is more particularly
described as beginning at a point on the west line of
Lot 29 of Bell Creek Estates Subdivision as recorded
in Liber 67, Page 33 of the Wayne County Records
distant S. 0° 09' 25" E. 65 feet from the N. W. corner
of said lot and proceeding thence southeasterly to the
point of ending, said point being on the east line
of said lot distant due south 115 feet from the N. E.
corner of said Lot 29.
the Council does herein for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid document and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the
same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES : McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#492-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 2, 1968
from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of
Easement dated April 17, 1968 received from the Hygrade Food Products
Corporation and executed by its Vice President, David J. Schachter, and
its Secretary, Edgar G. Gordon, wherein an easement in Section 30 is
conveyed to the City of Livonia for storm sewer purposes, said easement
being more particularly described as follows:
The North 20 feet of the South 80 feet of that part of the
S. 1/2 of Section 30, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , : Beginning at a
point in the E. and W. 1/4 linein the E. 1/2 of said
Section 30 distant N. 89° 45' W. 2,058.21 ft. from the E.
1/4 corner of said Section 30, said place of beginning being
also the N. W. corner of "Newburgh Estates Subdivision,"
according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 68, Page 45,
Plats, Wayne County Records; running thence S. 00° 17' W. ,
on and along the W. line of said subdivision, a distance of
849.41 feet to a concrete monument located at the S. W. corner
thereof, thence S. 00° 16' 30" W. a distance of 883.45 ft.to a
point in the centerline of Plymouth Road (66 feet wide), as now
established, thence N. 74°19'20" W, on and along the centerline
of said Plymouth Road, a distance of 598.75 feet to a point in the
N. & S. 1/4 line of said Section 30; thence continuing N. 74°19'
20" W. , on and along the centerline of said Plymouth Road, a
distance 735.84 ft. to a point, thence N. 00°15'20" E., on and
along a line which is parallel with the N. & S. 1/4 line of said
Section 30, a distance of 737.58 ft. to a point, thence 5.89°31'
40" E. ,on and along a line which is parallel with the E. & W.
1/4 line in the W. 1/2 of said Section 30, a distance of 709.35
ft. to a point in the N. & S. 1/4 line of said Section 30, said
point being distant S. 00°15'20" W. 643.00 ft. from the center
of said Section 30; thence S. 89°31'40" E. a distance of 120.78
feet to a point; thence Northeasterly, on and along the arc of a
curve tangent at this point and being concave to the N.W.(having
a radius of 435.28 ft. ),an arc distance of 687.07 ft. to the end
of said curve (the long chord of which curve bears N. 45°15'10"E.
and measures 617.93 ft. ), thence N. 00°02' E. a distance of
206.55 ft. to a point in the E. and W. 1/4 line of said Section 30,
said point being distant S. 89°45' E. 556.89 feet from the center
of said Section 30; thence S. 89°45' E., on and along said E. and
W. 1/4 line, a distance of 21.00 ft. to a place of beginning,con-
taining an area of 28.1984 acres, more or less.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livoniaaccept
the aforesaid document and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the
same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#493-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission dated March 25, 1968, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the Commission
recommends the acceptance of low bids of Gordon B. Hall & Sons, Griffin
Bros., and Durand Electric, in the total amount of $196,428.00 for the
construction of the Senior Citizens Activities Center, the same to be
constructed on the newly acquired park site located on the west side of
Stark Road and north of the new Y.M.C.A building, the Council does hereby
reject all bids in the aforesaid recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#494-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated May 15, 1968 to which is attached a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission dated May 15, 1968, approved by the Budget
Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recom-
mended that the City acquire, as a Senior Citizens Activities Center,
facilities located at 15160-15218 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan
which are owned by the St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, and having
also considered a communication from the Municipal Building Authority and
the Department of Law dated May 15, 1968, with respect to this matter, the
Council does hereby request that the Department of Law prepare for
approval by the Council an option agreement which would be entered into
by and between the City of Livonia, the Municipal Building Authority of
the City of Livonia, and the St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, which
option agreement would be of at least a six-months' duration and wherein
the subject property would be purchased by the Building Authority for a
purchase price in the amount of $300,000, to be thereafter leased to the
City for the aforesaid stated purposes; further, the Council does hereby
request that the Municipal Building Authority of Livonia, the Department
of Law, and the firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, undertake
to prepare and complete the necessary lease agreement, ordinance, resolu-
tions, and other documents and applications in connection with the proposed
acquisition and financing of the subject facilities and property pursuant
to the provisions of Act No. 31 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1948
(1st ex. sess.).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#495-68 RESOLVED, that the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance which would establish a "Senior Citizens Commission" for the
purpose of providing for the needs and cares of our Senior Citizens.
At 10:00 P. M. , a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#496-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated April 19, 1968 which transmits its resolution
#3-33-68 with respect to Petition #68-1-6-1 as submitted by the City
Planning Commission in connection with a proposed amendment to Section 4.04
of Ordinance No. 543 as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, which would purport
to provide for the waiving of lot depth requirements by the Planning
Commission where immovable physical boundary limitations exist, the Council
does hereby refer the same to its Legislative Committee for its report
and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS : Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#497-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning
Commission dated April 19, 1968 which transmits its resolution #3-36-68
in connection with Petition #68-1-6-2 submitted by the City Planning
Commission regarding a proposed amendment in Section 18.36 of Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, which would purport to provide
more adequate provision for the improvement of off-street loading
facilities, the Council does hereby refer the same to its Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#498-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning
Commission dated April 19, 1968 which transmits its resolution #3-35-68
in connection with Petition #68-2-6-3 as submitted by the City Planning
Commission, relating to proposed amendments to Section 1 .05, 4.06, 4.10,
11.03,and 18.06 of Ordinance No. 543 as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, the
Council does hereby refer the same to its Legislative Committee for its
report and recommendation.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#499-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning
Commission dated April 19, 1968 which transmits its resolution #3-31-68
with respect to Petition #68-2-3-3 as submitted by James P. Code for
vacating an easement located east of Newburgh Road, approximately 370 feet
south of Amrhein Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29 in the City of
Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby approve Petition #68-2-3-3, and
the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating
ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#500-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning
Commission dated April 19, 1968 which transmits its resolution #3-32-68
with respect to Petition #68-1-3-I submitted by the City Planning Commission
for
vacatingthree streets and an alley located on the Bentley High School
site at Hubbard Road and Five Mile Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
t
22, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby
approve Petition #68-1-3-1; and the Department of Law is hereby requested
to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this
resolution.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#501-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 19,
1968 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
#3-34-68 with regard to Petition #68-2-3-5 submitted by the City Planning
Commission for vacating property located south of Plymouth Road, east of
Farmington Road, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34, in the City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby approve Petition #68-2-3-5,
and the Department of Law is hereby requested to do all things necessary
for the purpose of initiating proceedings in the Circuit Court for the
County of Wayne in order to accomplish the purpose of the action taken
herein.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, io
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#502-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 19,
1968 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
#3-27-68 with regard to Petition #68-3-2-4 submitted by David Hoffman for
Jehovah Witness Church requesting permission to construct a church as a
waiver use on property zoned RUF-B and located on the north side of Seven
Mile Road, approximately 120 feet west of Osmus, in Section 3, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the Planning Commission
and Petition #68-3-2-4 is hereby approved and granted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#503-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter dated February 8, 1968
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and the report and recommenda-
tion of the Director of Public Safety dated April 30, 1968 in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Joseph Borg
and Christine J. Hinzmann for a new Dance Permit to be held in conjunction
with the 1967 Class C License located at 27600 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia,
Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#504-68 WHEREAS, Act 40, Chapter 17, Section 395 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1956, as amended, provides the method and manner that Wayne
County Drain Commissioner, HENRY V. HERRICK, may relinquish jurisdiction
and control to a city of a drainage district under his jurisdiction and
control, upon which there is no outstanding indebtedness or contract
liability and which district is located within the boundaries of a city,
and
WHEREAS, It has been determined that there is no outstanding
indebtedness or contract liability on the LIVONIA DRAIN NO. 20, located
in the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, This petition is necessary and in compliance of Act 40,
Chapter 17, Section 395 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of
1956, as amended, and in the best interest of the public health, safety
and welfare of the citizens of the City of Livonia.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council of the City
of Livonia hereby petitions HENRY V. HERRICK, Wayne County Drain Commission-
er and the Wayne County Board of Supervisors to permit the Wayne County
Drain Commissioner to relinquish jurisdiction of the Livonia DRAIN NO. 20
Drain to the City of Livonia.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Council of the City of
Livonia, on behalf of the City of Livonia, hereby agrees that upon transfer
of said jurisdiction of the LIVONIA DRAIN NO. 20 Drainage District, it shall
assume the maintenance, jurisdiction, control and operation of the LIVONIA
DRAIN NO. 20 Drainage District and of the LIVONIA NO. 20 Drain.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this petition be presented to HENRY
V. HERRICK, Wayne County Drain Commissioner for his action and consideration
and for the concurrent approval of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#505-68 WHEREAS, Act 40, Chapter 17, Section 395 of the Public Acts of the
State of Michigan of 1956, as amended, provides the method and manner that
Wayne County Drain Commissioner, HENRY V. HERRICK, may relinquish jurisdic-
tion and control to a city of a drainage district under his jurisdiction
and control, upon which there is no outstanding indebtedness or contract
liability and which district is located within the boundaries of a city,
and
WHEREAS, It has been determined that there is no outstanding
indebtedness or contract liability on the LIVONIA DRAIN NO. 4, located in
the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, This petition is necessary and in compliance of Act 40,
Chapter 17, Section 395 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of
1956, as amended, and in the best interest of the public health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of the City of Livonia.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council of the City
of Livonia hereby petitions HENRY V. HERRICK, Wayne County Drain Commission-
er and the Wayne County Board of Supervisors to permit the Wayne County
Drain Commissioner to relinquish jurisdiction of the LIVONIA DRAIN NO. 4
Drain to the City of Livonia.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Council of the City of
Livonia, on behalf of the City of Livonia, hereby agrees that upon transfer
of said jurisdiction of the LIVONIA DRAIN NO. 4 Drainage District, it shall
assume the maintenance, jurisdiction, control and operation of the LIVONIA
DRAIN NO. 4 Drainage District and of the LIVONIA NO. 4 Drain.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this petition be presented to HENRY
V. HERRICK, Wayne County Drain Commissioner for his action and consideration
and for the concurrent approval of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#506-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Director of
Public Safety, dated April 16, 1968, approved for submission by the Mayor,
which transmits a check in the amount of $25 donated by the Livonia Parent
Teacher Association Council for the purpose of purchasing and maintaining
a safety film library by the Traffic Bureau of the Police Department,
the Council does, with appreciation, accept and acknowledge receipt of the
said gift for deposit in the General Fund, and does further authorize the
transfer of $25 from the General Fund to Account No. 187-28 to be used for
the aforesaid purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#507-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Supt. of Operations Division, the Director of Public Works, and
the Budget Director, dated April 24, 1968, approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the following bids for supplying the
City with the following items for the amounts indicated, the same having
been in fact the lowest or only bid received for such items :
The bid of Frank Hayball Trucking Co., 34302 Munger, Livonia, Michigan
48154, for:
Aggregates - delivered 348 Stone @ 2.77 per ton
Grade A Backfill @ 1.05 per ton
Grade B Backfill @ 1.45 per ton
Slag, B. F.- delivered 9A @ 3.65 per ton
3A @ 3.65 per ton
21A @ 2.85 per ton
Aggregates - spread 4A Stone @ 2.66 per ton
Slag, B.F. - spread 9A @ 3.76 per ton
3A @ 3.76 per ton
Maint. & 60-40 Gravel 22A delivered @ 1.39 per ton
22A Spread @ 1.39 per ton
21A delivered @ 1.79 per ton
21A Spread @ 1.79 per ton
60-40 Gravel, del. @ 2.46 per ton
The bid of Edw. C. Levy Company, 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit, Mighigan 48209,
for
Slag, B. F. - delivered 25A @ 3.82 per ton
31A @ 3.82 per ton
29A @ 3.82 per ton
Slag, O.H. - delivered 22X @ 2.06 per ton
3X @ 2.06 per ton
21X @ 2.06 per ton
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES : McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#508-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget
Director and the Director of Public Safety, dated April 23, 1968, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to bids received for the purchase
of one decompression chamber and one 7-1/2 H.P. and vacuum pump, the
Council does hereby determine to reject the said bids for the reasons
outlinedin the aforementioned report and recommendation and does further
authorize the Budget Director and the Director of Public Safety to do all
things necessary for the preparation of specifications for the latest
model Decompression Chamber and thereafter readvertise in order to take
new bids for these items in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Ordinance No. 216, as amended, the Financial Ordinance.
*Counciman Milligan was excused at 10:31 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#509-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt.
of Operations Division, the Director of Public Works, and the Budget
Director, dated April 24,1968, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Tennyson Chevrolet, Inc., 32570
Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, 48150, for supplying the City with one
(1) new current model Chevrolet Mod. CE61203, Heavy Duty Dump Truck, Cab
and Chassis only, for the price of $4,301.00 less trade-in allowance of
$350.00 for a 1960 Ford V-8 Dump Truck, Model F-700, Ser. #F70D0U34323,
with 3 yd. box with 1/2 cab shield, DPW Veh. #38, for a net cost of
$3,951.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this
item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : McCann, Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
*Councilman Milligan returned at 10:32 P. M.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#510-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt.
of Operations Division, the Director of Public Works, and the Budget
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Director, dated April 26, 1968, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to bids received on April 8, 1968 for five new radios, the
Council does hereby reject such bids for the reasons outlined in the
aforementioned report and recommendation, and does further authorize the
Department of Public Works and theBudget Director to do all things
necessary for the purpose of obtaining new bids with respect to these items
in accordance with the recommendation as well as the provisions set forth
in Ordinance No. 216, as amended, the Financial Ordinance.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#511-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Newburgh
Heights Greenwood Farms Civic Association, dated. April 30, 1968, wherein
a request is made for the installation of water outlets on the following
property:
Blue Skies Court North
Blue Skies Court East
Blue Skies Court West
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Water Division for
appropriate action in accordance with the City's established policy with
regard to these matters.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded byCouncilman Milligan, it was
#512-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Burton Hollow
Woods Civic Association, Inc., dated April 25, 1968, wherein a request is
made for the installation of water taps on city-owned islands in the said
subdivision, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Water
Division for appropriate action in accordance with the City's established
policy with regard to these matters.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#513-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 3,
1968, from the Pure Oil Division of the Union Oil Company of California,
16000 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, which in accordance
with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
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the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on May 2,
1968 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution #4-45-68 with regard
to Petition #68-3-2-3 submitted by Pure Oil Division, Union Oil Company
of California, requesting permission to construct a gasoline service
station as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 and located on the northeast
corner of Seven Mile Road and Newburgh Road in Section 5, the Council does
hereby designate Monday, June 17, 1968 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time
for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing
to be held at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan; and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to
give proper notice in writing as well as by the publication of a notice
in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place
thereof in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#514-68 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolution#285-68 at
its regular meeting held on March 27, 1968 requiring the City Engineer to
ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed
improvement consisting of the completion of the pavement on the west side
of Henry Ruff Road immediately north of Lyndon Avenue (northwest corner)
in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the number of parcels which
show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities,
the number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and cause to be
prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost
thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recom-
mendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special
assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the
City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the
lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district,
and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate,
plans and specifications and recommendations have been properly filed
by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of April 29, 1968 and
that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section
3.03 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, entitled "An Ordinance to Provide
for the Making of Public Improvements, Defraying the Expense Thereof by
Special Assessment and a Special Assessment Procedure," the Council does
hereby set Monday, June 17, 1968 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for
a public hearing on the necessity for such proposed improvement, which
public hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 3.04 of said
Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to
give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 3.04
of said ordinance.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
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#515-68 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated April 15, 1968, approved by the Director of Public
Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City Engineer
has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the
proposed improvement to extend, provide, and improve Purlingbrook Avenue
from the south line of the proposed Patrick McNamara Towers Senior Citizens
Housing site to St. Martins Avenue in the S. 1/2 ofSection 2, City of
Livonia, WayneCounty, Michigan, and such report having indicated the number
of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by
public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare
and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate
for 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 general obliga-
tion of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be
paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special
assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such
information, estimate, plans, and specifications and recommendations have
been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of
April 23, 1968 and that there has been a full compliance with all of the
provisions of Section 3.03 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, entitled
"An Ordinance to Provide for the Making of Public Improvements, Defraying
the Expense Thereof by Special Assessment and a Special Assessment
Procedure," the Council does hereby set Monday, June 17, 1968 at 8:15 P.M.
as the date and time for a public hearing on the necessity for such pro-
posed improvement, which public hearing shall be held before the Council
in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to
Section 3.04 of said Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and the City Clerk is
hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is
required by Section 3.04 of said ordinance.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#516-68 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution No. 80-68 adopted on January 31, 1968, and in accordance with
Section 3.06 and Section 4.01 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of April 19, 1968 an assessment roll dated April 19,
1968 covering the proposed installation of ornamental street lighting with
underground wiring for the Franklin Square Apartment Site as well as on
Lancaster, Garden and Cavour Avenues in Section 13 in the City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed
and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district
heretofore established for the construction and operation of the proposed
improvement in said district as designated in the said resolution No.80-68,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and hereby
is directed to give the notice required by the provisions of Section 3.08
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of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City, to wit: that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet
in the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road at 8:30 P.M. on
Monday, June 17, 1968, to review the said special assessment roll at which
time and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be
heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
City's official newspaper, which is published and circulated generally
in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the
aforesaid date of June 17, 1968; the City Clerk is also directed to give
notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class
mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district
as their respeptive names and addresses appear on the most current assess-
ment roll in the City Assessor's Office.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#517-68 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in council resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#518-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a parking study prepared by the
City Planning Department and the Engineering Division with regard to the
proposed Plymouth Road improvement project, as well as a letter from
Mr. Edward A. Elsarelli dated December 28, 1967 and a communication from
the Department of Law, dated January 24, 1968, in connection with Wayne
County Circuit Court Civil Action #86545 entitled "Timpona vs. City of
Livonia, et al." the Council does hereby take this means to indicate its
agreement in principle with the recommendations made in the aforesaid
Plymouth Road Parking Study with the exception, however, that further
consideration should be given to the following items :
1. the matter of providing parking areas within the
Plymouth Road right-of-way, and
2. the matter of providing additional protection in the
proposed parking areas for pedestrians;
and the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law and the
City Planning Department and the Engineering Division submit their report
and recommendation with regard to the methods of financing available in
order to construct the proposed improvement project; and the Council does
hereby request that the Director of Public Safety and the Traffic Commis-
sion review the proposed plans and thereafter submit their respective
report and recommendations with regard to the same.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
LAYES : McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#519-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Mayor dated
December 18, 1967 which transmits a Data Processing Feasibility Report,
the Council does hereby take this means to indicate its agreement with the
recommendations of the "Citizens Data Processing Feasibility Study
Committee" with respect to the necessity of establishing the position of a
Manager of Systems and Data Processing, which position would be responsible
to the Mayor; it is intended that one of the functions of the Manager of
Systems and Data Processing would be to study the feasibility of the City
and the School Districts in Livonia cooperating with one another in the
use of data processing equipment; further, the Council does hereby request
the Civil Service Commission to do all things necessary to establish the
said position of Manager of Systems and Data Processing in the classified
service by the inclusion of the same in the Classified Plan, the Compensa-
tion Plan, etc.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted,
this 607th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned
at 10:45 P. M., May 15, 1968.
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