HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1968-03-20 9360
MINUTES OF THE SIX HUNDRED FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 20, 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 8:10 P. M. . Councilman Nash delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result Present—Peter A. Ventura, Rudolf R. Kleinert,
Edward H. McNamara, Jerry Raymond, Robert F. Nash, Jack Salvadore and Edward G.
Milligan. Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk,
Steve Polgar, City Attorney, Harry C. Tatigian, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Don
Hull, City Planner, Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works, John T. Dufour, Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation, David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner, Dan
Andrew, Industrial Coordinator, Richard 0. Jones, Assistant Superintendent of Opera-
tions Division; William J. Strasser, City Engineer, Henry Sieferd, City Assessor,
Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director, Donald Nicholson, Director of Public Safety,
James Miller, Personnel Director, and Theodor Krauss, Personnel Analyst.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#234-68 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 600th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held March 13, 1968, are hereby approved.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#234A-68 RESOLVED, that the financial statements and reports as prepared
by the City Auditors, Lybrand, Ross Bros. , & Montgomery for the period
from December 1, 1966 to November 30, 1967, transmitted by the City Clerk
under date of March 14, 1968, is hereby referred to the Finance Committee
for their report and recommendation.
The communication from the City Clerk, dated March 19, 1968, transmitting
a tabulation of "Birth and Death Certification Revenue & Cost Analysis", from the
records of the City, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
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An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 457, Known and Cited as the "Fence
Ordinance of, the City of Livonia" by Adding Section 3.02 to Article III Thereof,
introduced by Councilman Salvadore on March 13, 1968, was taken from the table and
a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES : Nhsh, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. Edward A.
Elsarelli, dated December 28, 1967, as well as a communication from the
Department of Law dated January 24, 1968 with regard to Wayne County
Circuit Court Civil Action #86545 entitled Timpona vs. City of Livonia, et
al. , and before determining to establish a municipal parking area in the
business district south of Plymouth Road between Hubbard Road and
Merriman Road in the City of Livonia, the cost of which is to be defrayed
by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain
the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improve-
ment, the number of parcels ..which show tax delinquencies, the number of
parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are
now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifica-
tions therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the same
with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion
of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any,
should be a 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, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 3.03 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#235-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. Edward A.
Elsarelli, dated December 28, 1967, as well as a communication from the
Department of Law dated January 24, 1968 with regard to Wayne County Circuit
Court . Civil Action 486545 entitled Timpona vs. City of Livonia, et al.,
the Council does hereby determine to table this matter for further study
and consideration along with the entire Plymouth Road Improvement Project.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Nash, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS : Salvadore, Kleinert and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman McNamara, seoonded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Historical Commission, dated December 28, 1967, submitted with regard to
a communication from the Budget Director, dated October 25, 1967, regarding
the terminination of the present lease for the residential dwelling
located at 34004 Seven Mile Road by the tenants of the same, the Council
does hereby request that the Department of Law and the Budget Director
do all things necessary to have a new lease prepared for execution by
new tenants of the said facilities, said lease to be for a period of one
(1) year from the date of execution at a monthly rental of $80.00 and on
the basis of the same terms and conditions as set forth in the aforesaid
lease, and thereafter such lease agreement to be submitted to the Council
for its approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: Salvadore, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#236-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Historical Commission, dated December 28, 1967, submitted with regard to
a communication from the Budget Director, dated October 25, 1967, regard-
ing the termination of the present lease for the residential dwelling
located at 340C4 Seven Mile Road by the tenants of the same, the Council
does hereby refer the question of the development of Quaker Acres to the
Capital Improvements Committee for their review, report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#237-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission, dated August 16, 1967, and the report and recommenda-
tion dated December 28, 1967 from the Director of Public Safety in
connection therewith, and having also considered a letter of March 6, 1968
from Mr. Hugh Gedrich of the Livonia Penthouse, with respect to the
approval of a request made by the Livonia Penthouse, Inc. , 31735 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan, for a new Entertainment Permit in conjunction
with their 1967 Class C License with Dance Permit only, the Council does
hereby take this means to advise the Liquor Control Commission that the
City Council approves the said request; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
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L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Raymond.
NAYS. McNamara and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#238-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated December 20, 1967, concerning the request
from Holiday Inns of America, Inc. for a new full year B-Hotel license to
be located at 30375 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does
hereby approve the same, above all others; and the City Clerk is requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated December 20, 1967, concerning the request
of Holiday Inns of America, Inc. for a new full year B-Hotel license to
be located at 30375 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does
hereby determine to table this matter and refer the same to a meeting of
L the Committee of the Whole so as to consider this application along with
all othensthat are on file with the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the tabling resolution with the following result
AYES . Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS . Nash, Kleinert, McNamara and Raymond.
The President declared the tabling motion denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, McNamara and Raymond.
NAYS: Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Salvadore made the following statement. "lam not oppoted to
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Holiday Inns having a license, only that other people have had applications in long
before this one, and have not been heard".
LCouncilman Milligan made the following statement: "I am not specifically
opposed to the license for Holiday Inns, but object to be required to vote on this
issue prior to the Council considering other requests".
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Councilman Raymond made the following statement: "This matzer has been
Lbefore the Council and this community for many months and I have heard of no
objections having been filed against this license".
Councilman Ventura made the following statement: "My 'no' vote was cast
for the same reasons as cited by Councilman Milligan.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#239-68 RESOLVED, that this 601st regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Livonia be adjourned to March 27, 1968 at 8.00 P. M.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES : Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS : Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
ADDISON W. BACON, AMPFClerk.