HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1967-07-25 8866
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 25, 1967, 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 6:14 P. M. Roll was called with the following result: Present--
Peter A. Ventura, Edward H. McNamara, Jerry Raymond, Robert F. Nash, Jack Salvadore
and *Edward G. Milligan. Absent--Rudolf R. Kleinert.
Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2.3 and 2.4 OF
ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE 549, ENTITLED "AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC AND THE USE
AND OPERATION OF VEHICLES UPON THE PUBLIC
STREETS AND THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 21 AND
ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH"
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#749-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967 submitted pursuant to
council resolution #1216-66, in connection with a letter from the City
Planning Commission submitting a proposed draft of an amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance which would provide provisions permitting interrelated
community center areas, the Council does hereby refer this matter back to
the City Planning Commission for the purpose of conducting a public
hearing pursuant to the provisions of Article XXIII of the Zoning Ordinance
and thereafter make its report and recommendation to the City Council, e
further, the Department of Law is hereby also requested to assist the
City Planning Commission in the preparation of the subject amendatory
provisions in connection with such proceedings.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#750-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to
council resolution #1282-66, regarding a request made by the Gale's Body
Shop for certain amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Chief Inspector of the Bureau of
Inspection for his report and recommendation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#751-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant
to council resolution #6-67, in connection with a request made previously
for the renewal of the contract of the Chief City Engineer on a month-to-
month basis, the Council does hereby determine to take no action since
the same would no longer appear to be necessary.
The communication from the Director of Public Safety, dated December 30,
1966 relative to State of Michigan House Bill #3098 (Abandoned Vehicles) was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to
council resolution #115-67, with respect to the establishment of a city
policy governing the matter of the ownership of open space in subdivisions
under the provisions of Article XX of Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the City Plan-
ning Commission for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to
reflect the desire of the Council that the cost of maintaining the land
should be paid by the citizens benefiting in the open space areas of
subdivisions.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#752-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to
council resolution #115-67, with respect to the establishment of a city
policy governing the matter of the ownership of open space in subdivisions
under the provisions of Article XX of Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
the Council does hereby table this matter to the next study session of
the Council to be held August 7, 1967.
A roll call vote was taken on the tabling resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: Salvadore and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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lam By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#753-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to
council resolution #244-67, in connection with the suggestion made by
Walter E. Parr for the adoption of an ordinance relating to the keeping
of dogs indoors at night, the Council does hereby refer Mr. Parr to the
Police Department; further, the Council advises that there is an Ordinance
covering nuisances; further, the City Clerk is requested to forward a
copy of same to Mr. Parr.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#754-67 RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No.
543 relative to the granting of approval to waiver uses even though same
would not be in compliance with standards prescribed in existing ordinance,
(Petition 66-9-6-12), be referred to the next study session of the
Council to be held August 7, 1967.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#755-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to
council resolution #263-67, in connection with Opinion No. 67-2 from the
Department of Law relating to the legality of using certain monies
deposited in the City's tree funds for the purpose of replacing diseased
or dead trees in public rights-of-way, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action with respect to the same since the proposed
ordinance amendment to the Plat Ordinance, attached to the aforesaid
communication from the Department of Law, has already been enacted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Department of Law dated June 21, 1967, relative
to the relinquishment of county roads to local municipalities, was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#756-67 RESOLVED, that the Wayne County Road Commission be requested to
reconsider the action taken by the Road Commission in relinquishing
certain roadsto the City of Livonia (Newburgh Road, West Chicago Road
and Ann Arbor Trail).
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#757-67 RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be requested to again request
State Senator George Kuhn and State Representative Louis E. Schmidt to
support such legislation as may be necessary so as to make local
municipalities approval mandatory prior to the relinquishment of roads
by the counties to such local municipalities; further, the City of
Livonia requests that our State Senator and State Representative inform
the Council as to what action they have taken in respect to same.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#758-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to
council resolution #319-67 with regard to a letter from the City Planning
Commission transmitting its resolution #2-20-67 in connection with
Petition 66-11-6-14 wherein the Planning Commission has recommended that
an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance be adopted so as to remove certain
Special Trade Contractor's Uses from the M-1 District and incorporate
the same as waiver uses in the M-2 District, the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the Department of Law for the preparation of an
ordinance amendment which would establish the uses in question as Waiver
Uses in M-1 Districts and as Permitted Uses in M-2 Districts, so that
the City Council may thereafter conduct a public hearing with regard to
such proposed ordinance amendment.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#759-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication dated
February 24, 1967 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its
resolution #2-23-67 adopted by the Commission on February 14, 1967 with
regard to Petition #66-12-2-22 submitted by A. J. Erwin for Shell Oil
Company requesting permission to erect a gas station as a waiver use
on property zoned C-2 and located on the west side of Farmington Road
between Seven Mile Road and Clarita in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9,
the Planning Commission having made a recommendation of denial with
respect to said petition and the petitioner having filed an appeal with
the City Clerk within ten days from the Commission's determination and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with respect to this matter
on April 12, 1967 pursuant to council resolution #291-67, and the Council
having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative
Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to council resolution
#408-67 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby concur with the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said Petition
#66-12-2-22 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth in
the Planning Commission's denial.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara and Raymond.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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lim By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#760-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to
council resolution #426-67, relative to a letter from the Mayor regarding
"County Equalization of Livonia Assessments," the Council does hereby
refer this matter back to the Mayor with the request that he submit
additional information which would support and substantiate his statement
that he anticipates the Bureau of Taxation will be increasing its charges
to the city from $11,000 to $36,000 for the performance of assessment
services.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
_ #761-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to
council resolution #448-67, with regard to a proposed amendment to the
Building Code Ordinance which would purport to repeal the annual and
INV biennial inspection fees and annual licenses for signs which are set
forth in Sections 9.04, 9.05, 9.07 and 9.08 of the aforesaid Ordinance,
the Council hereby determines to take no action at this time with respect
to the same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: Salvadore.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By *Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#762-67 RESOLVED, the Council requests the Building Department for
information as to whether or not any checks have been deposited with them
which have not been deposited in the general funds of the City for
annual building inspections made under the city ordinances; such report
to be submitted by August 7, 1967.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond, Ventura axid Nash.
NAYS: None.
*The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President at 6:55 P. M.
to offer the foregoing resolution, and resumed the Chair at 7:03 P. M.
Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance : 8871
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
ARTICLE XXIX THERETO.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIV OF
ORDINANCE NO. 549, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "TRAFFIC ORDINANCE" OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA, BY ADDING SECTION 14.10
THERETO.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded Councilman Nash, it was
#763-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Budget Director dated May 11, 1967, approved by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Radio Corporation of America,
8635 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, for supplying the City with
3 Mobile Radios for the Fire Department at a price of $548.55 per unit
and for supplying the City with 6 Mobile Radios for the Department of
Public Works at a price of $672.75 per unit, such having been in fact
the lowest bid received for these items.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman McNamara was excused at 7:14 P. M.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#764-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition dated June 5, 1967
submitted by Mrs. Jennie Fritz, 29174 Minton, Livonia, in behalf of
certain residents on Minton Avenue wherein proposed driveways, from
Minton Avenue to a doctor's clinic which is currently under construction
at the southeast corner of Middlebelt and Minton, are protested, the
Council does hereby request the Director of Public Safety to submit his
report and recommendation relative to such curb cuts which report should
also indicate what the department's general policy is, if any, as the
same may relate to similar situations on major thoroughfares, and such
report to also set forth the procedure involved concerning curb cuts on
county roads, further, the Director of Public Works is also requested to
submit a complete report relating to this matter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman McNamara returned at 7:15 P. M.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#765-67 RESOLVED that, the Wayne County Road Commission is hereby
requested to submit a copy of its regulations, or their general policy,
pertaining to curb cuts on major thoroughfares and mile roads in the
City of Livonia for commercial establishments, residences, etc.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#766-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Personnel
Director dated June 1, 1967 which submits a resolution adopted by the
Civil Service Commission on May 23, 1967 wherein it is recommended that
the position of Clerk-Secretary III be reclassified to the new classifica-
tion of Assessing Clerk with the following salary range:
Minimum Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Maximum
$5,720.00 $5,886.40 $6,094.40 $6,344.00 $6,593.00
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Personnel Director concerning salary adjustment
for various city employees, as set forth in council resolution #558-67, was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it
#767-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Marvin Boies,
16910 Kinloch, Detroit, Michigan, dated June 7, 1967, with regard to
certain commercial property located on Harrison at Five Mile Road, known
as "Cheri's House of Beauty" and the alleged vandalism which has occurred
at the rear of the same, the Council does hereby take this means to
recommend that Mr. Boies contact the Detroit Edison Company for the
purpose of making arrangements to install a vandal light on the subject
property.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#768-67 RESOLVED, that the Chief City Engineer having filed with the City
Clerk a statement dated March 29, 1967 on all matters required by Section
3.03 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and a first public hearing having
been held thereon on June 7, 1967, after due notice as required by
Section 3.04 of said ordinance, and after careful consideration having
been given to all such matters, and having also considered a letter dated
July 13, 1967 from Mr. E. C. Schubiner, secretary, Franklin Square
Apartments, 10524 W. McNichols, Detroit, Michigan, 48221, with respect to
this matter, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3.05 of this
ordinance,
1. accept and approve said statement in all respects;
2. determine to make the improvement consisting of paving of
Cavour Avenue north of Five Mile Road in the City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement; and
to defray the cost of such improvement by special assessment
upon the property especially benefited in proportion to the
benefits derived or to be derived;
3. approve the plans and specifications for said improvement as
set forth in said statement dated March 29, 1967;
4. determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$14,500.75;
5. determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for
in part by special assessments on the property benefited
thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions
hereafter established;
6. that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improvement
to be borne and paid by the City shall be $0.00 for same and
that the balance of said cost and expense of said public
improvement amounting to $14,500.75 shall be borne and paid
by special assessments on all lands and premises in the special
assessment district as herein established in proportion to the
benefits to be derived therefrom;
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7. determine that assessments made for such improvement may be
paid in ten (10) annual installments together with interest
thereon in the amount of six percent (6%) per annum on
unpaid balance;
8. designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows:
That part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 13, T. 1S.,R.9E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point on the south line of said Section
13 distant east 180 feet from the S.W. corner of
Section 13 and proceeding thence east along said south
line 280 feet; thence N. 0° 31' W. 280 feet; thence
east 199.15 feet; thence N. 0° 45' 10" W. 77.50 feet;
thence N. 89° 42' 43" E. 332.74 feet; thence S.
1° 05' 08" E. 358.95 feet to the south line of Section
13, thence east along said south line 135 feet;thence
N. 1° 05' 08" W. 359.63 feet, thence N. 89° 42' 43" E.
160 feet, thence S. 1° 05' 08" E. 360.44 feet to the
south line of Section 13; thence east along said
line 180.00 feet; thence N. 1° 05' 08" W. 357.96
feet; thence S. 89° 03' 07" E. 150.07 feet; thence
N. 1° 05' 08" W. 300.19 feet; thence N. 89°03'07"
W. 299.72 feet; thence S. 89° 42' 43" W. 981.22 feet,
thence south 131 feet to the N.E. corner of Elmdale
Subdivision as recorded in Liber 64, Page 68 of the
Wayne County Records; thence west along the north
line of said subdivision 152.60 feet; thence S. 2°
06' W. 523.86 feet to the point of beginning;
9. that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a special
assessment roll including all lots and parcels of land within
the above district designated by the Council and to assess to
each such lot or parcel of land such relative portions of the
whole sum to be levied against all lands in the special assess-
ment district as the special benefits to such lots or parcels
of land bear to the total benefit of all land and also to
enter upon such roll the amount which has been assessed to the
to the City at large, all in accordance with the determination
of the City Council; and
10. that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor shall
attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions of
Section 3.07 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City of
Livonia and file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon
is directed to present the same to the City Council prior to
the holding of the second public hearing thereon required by
imo Section 3.08 of the said ordinance.
*Councilman Raymond was excused at 7:25 P. M.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by CouncilmanSalvadors, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from William N. Ponder
attorney, submitted in behalf of Gordon-Begin Company, with regard to the
proposed special assessment district for the installation of paving on
Lyndon Avenue between Middlebelt and Henry Ruff Road in Section 23, the
Council does hereby refer this matter to the Joint Committee of the School
Board and City Council for the purpose of considering the question of
whether or not the Livonia Public School District would be willing to
absorb a prorata portion of the costs involved in making the subject
improvement, and pending receipt of the report from the aforesaid com-
mittee, the Council does hereby determine to table further action with
respect to the proposed assessment roll submitted by the City Assessor in
this regard.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#769-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from William N. Ponder,
attorney, submitted in behalf of Gordon-Begin Company, with regard to the
proposed special assessment district for the installation of paving on
Lyndon Avenue between Middlebelt and Henry Ruff Road in Section 23, the
Council does hereby table this matter.
A roll call vote was taken on the tabling resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore and McNamara.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#770-67 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 47 more
particularly described in council resolution #314-67 adopted on March 20,
1967, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Ordinance
No. 401, as amended, of the City of Livonia, the City Council has duly
met and reviewed the special assessment levied in the special assessment
roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in which street
lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared on the basis
of street lighting being installed with ornamental street poles with
underground wiring in said Special Assessment District No. 47;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does
hereby determine that said lights shall be installed with ornamental street
poles with underground wiring and that the assessments set forth in said
Special Assessment District No. 47 Roll are fair and equitable and based
upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of
the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special
Assessment Roll No. 47 based on installation of ornamental street poles
with underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects,
pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.10 of Ordinance No. 401, as
amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
Assessment Roll, and the assessment roll shall then be immediately trans-
mitted to the City Treasurer who shall take such further action as set
forth in Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit
Edison Company on forms provided by them for this purpose.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara and Ventura.
NAYS: None:.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by *Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 27, 1967
from the Mayor, relative to the reappointment of Mr. Donald C. Pollock,
3110+ Richland, Livonia, Michigan, as a member of the Livonia City
Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring June 9, 1970, the
Council does hereby table this matter to the next regular meeting of the
Council to be held August 7, 1967.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: Salvadore and McNamara.
The Vice-President declared the resolution denied.
*The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President at 7:37 P. M.
to support the foregoing resolution, and resumed the Chair at 7:38 P. M.
*Councilman Raymond returned at 7:38 P. M.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#771-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 27, 1967
from the Mayor, relative to the reappointment of Mr. Donald C. Pollock,
31104 Richland, Livonia, Michigan, as a member of the Livonia City Plan-
ning Commission for a three-year tesmexpiring June 9, 1970, the Council
does hereby refer this matter back to the Committee of the Whole.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: Salvadore.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
imr #772-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 28, 1967
from the Mayor, relative to the reappointment of Mrs. Myra Chandler,
15715 Southampton, Livonia, Michigan, as a member of the Livonia Planning
Commission for a three-year term expiring June 9, 1970, the Council does
hereby refer this matter back to the Committee of the Whole.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore and Raymond.
NAYS: McNamara and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
At 7:42 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.
The communication dated June 19, 1967 from the Department of Law, transmit-
ting "Opinion and Order" of the Michigan Public Service Commission on city's request
for hearing with respect to Stark and Newburgh Road railroad crossings, was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
#773-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Department
of Law dated June 12, 1967, submitted pursuant to council resolution
#113-67, wherein a proposed amendment to the Traffic Ordinance relating
to the regulation of horses on public streets is submitted, the Council
does hereby determine to table this matter for the purpose of providing
an opportunity for members of the City Council to meet with a committee
to be composed of persons who are interested in reasonable regulations
pertaining to the riding, running, or walking of horses within the city,
as well as such other interested citizens who may have other views in
this regard.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#774-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Water and
Sewer Board dated June 12, 1967, approved by the Mayor, which transmits
its resolution #WS 907 5/67 wherein it is recommended that the Council
adopt an amendment to Ordinance #176 as the same relates to the care of
fire hydrants and the charges for use of water from fire hydrants, the
Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Department of
Law for the preparation of an ordinance in this regard and to thereafter
submit the same to the Council for its consideration.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
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#775-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 12, 1967
from the chairman of the Water and Sewer Board which transmits resolution
#WS 909 5/67 of the Water and Sewer Board, wherein the Board concurs with
the recommendation made by the Supt. of the Operations Division in a
letter received by the Water Dept. on April 27 and attached thereto, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of International Harvester Company,
31666 W. Eight Mile Road, Farmington, Michigan, for:
One (1) Heavy Duty Dump Truck Cab and Chassis only,
International Model 1890 at a cost of $4,246.00
and the bid of Frank L. Jursik Company, 245 Victor Avenue, Highland
Park, Michigan, 48203, for:
One (1) 4-6 yard capacity Dump Box with one-half cab shield,
Hercules-Galion Model 40OU at a cost of $1,271.00
total cost $5,517.00
for the Water Maintenance Section, the same having been in fact the
lowest bids received for these items.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Milligan arrived at 8:11 P. M.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#776-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Water and
Sewer Board dated June 5, 1967, approved by the Mayor, which transmits
its resolution #WS 913 5/67 wherein it is recommended that the Council
authorize the expenditure of funds to cover the cost of material, Sewer
Division labor, and tapping fees for the purpose of providing sanitary
sewer service to the following city buildings:
Operations Division Building, 12973 Farmington Road;
Dog Pound, 12971 Farmington Road;
Municipal Court, 33211 Seven Mile Road;
Fire Station #3, 19337 Farmington Road, and
Parks Division Yard, 31145 W. Eight Mile Road,
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Budget Director for
further report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#777-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. W. Ackerman
of 9828 Roseland Ave., Livonia, Michigan, 48150, and Mr. J. Napolitano of
9519 Roseland Ave., Livonia, Michigan, 48150, dated June 17, 1967 with
regard to periodic flooding that occurs in certain areas in Rosedale
Gardens Subdivisions as a result of heavy rain storms, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Engineering Division for the purpose
of expediting the work necessary to alleviate this situation; further,
the Council does hereby request that it be kept advised of the progress
made in this regard.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#778-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Alfred B. Loos
of 29525 Curtis, Livonia, dated June 12, 1967, with regard to periodic
flooding that occurs in Sunset Hills Subdivision as a result of heavy
rain storms, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Engineering
Division for the purpose of expediting the work necessary to alleviate
this situation; further, the Council does hereby request that it be kept
advised of the progress made in this regard.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and ilnanimously
adopted, it was
#779-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the president of
Dave Pink Builder, Inc., 25302 West Warren Avenue, Dearborn Heights,
Michigan, 48127, wherein a request is made for off-site drainage and
paving improvements for certain lots located in Golden Ridge Subdivision
and Golden Ridge Subdivision No. 1, the Council does hereby refer this
matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#780-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mrs. Edward
Cerveny of 15506 Doris Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, 48154, dated June 7,
1967 to which is attached a petition from residents residing on Doris
Avenue, between Five Mile Road and Puritan Avenue, requesting the
improvement of Doris Avenue in this area by the surfacing of same with
a blacktop coating, and before determining to proceed with the aforesaid
improvement, 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 improvement, the number of par-
cels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
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authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare
and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications 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 Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#781-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mrs. Edward
Cerveny of 15506 Doris Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, 48154, dated June 7,
1967 to which is attached a petition from residents residing on Doris
Avenue, between Five Mile Road and Puritan Avenue, wherein it is request-
ed that such street be closed to through traffic, the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the Traffic Division of the Police Department for
its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
L #782-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Frank Iglikowski
of 1767 Whitfield, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, dated June 2, 1967, wherein
Mr. Iglikowski has made an offer to sell to the City of Livonia certain
property located in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 36, in the City of Livonia,
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Department of Law for
its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken oh the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#783-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Theodore L.
Doman, president of T. L. Doman Associates, 1100 N. Woodward Ave.,
Birmingham, Michigan, submitted in behalf of Mr. J. J. Zayti, wherein
certain land located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8 in the City of
Livonia is offered for sale to the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby refer the same to the Parks and Recreation Commission for its
report and recommendation; further, the Director of Public Works is
hereby requested to submit a report on the status of Van Road and Jay
Street as public streets.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
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LThe communication from the Director of Public Safety, dated June 14,1967,
submitted pursuant to council resolution #557-67, submitting a report concerning
police personnel at the Detroit Race Course, was received and filed for the informa-
tion of the Council.
The communication from the Municipal Judge relative to the voluntary work
program for the Livonia Municipal Court was received and filed for the information
of the Council.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#784-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief of the
Fire Division, dated June 13, 1967, approved by the Director of Public
Safety, and the Mayor and Budget Director, wherein a request is made for
a transfer of funds necessary to cover the cost of repair and maintenance
of Fire Division equipment, the Council does hereby authorize and
transfer the sum of $500 from Salaries Acct. #200-1 to Repairs and
Maintenance of Equipment Acct. No. 200-7 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#785-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Planning
Commission dated June 20, 1967 which submits certain proposals relating
to the future development in Section 19 of certain roads as well as land
to be used for park purposes, the Council does hereby refer this matter
to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#786-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Rodney C. Kropf,
attorney, dated June 21, 1967, submitted in behalf of his client K & M
Land Company, wherein an offer is made to sell to the City of Livonia
certain property located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17 in the City
of Livonia, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Parks and
Recreation for its report and recommendation.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
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The communication from the Detroit Edison Company, dated June 21, 1967,
regarding Ordinance No. 633 which vacated a portion of an easement as set forth in
Petition 66-3-3-6, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Counci1min McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Director
of Public Safety, dated June 21, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the
Budget Director, submitted pursuant to council resolution #605-67, with
respect to the financial feasibility of establishing the classification
of a Central Communications Technician within the Department of Public
Safety, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: Salvadore, McNamara and Nash.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#787-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Director of
Public Safety, dated June 21, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Budget
Director, regarding the budget for the proposed Central Communications
Bureau, the Council does hereby authorize the establisment of such
bureau in the Department of Public Safety and does for this purpose
authorize the transfer of the following amounts in the Police Division
Budget:
the sum of $4690 from Acct. No. 184-1 to Acct. No. 173-1; and
the sum of $15245 from Acct. No. 184-1 to Acct. No. 173-1;
further, the Council does hereby transfer the sum of $1475 from Police
Division Acct. No. 184-1, $326 to the Department of Public Safety
Salary Acct. No. 173-1, $200 to Acct. No. 173-47, $150 to Acct. No.
173-57, and $799 to Acct. No. 173-70 for the purpose and in the manner
indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#788-67 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to reconsider
the action taken in council resolution #787-67.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: Nash and Salvadore.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#789-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Director of
Public Safety, dated June 21, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Budget
Director, regarding the budget for the proposed Central Communications
Bureau, the Council does hereby authorize the establishment of such
bureau in the Department of Public Safety and does for this purpose
authorize the transfer of the following amounts in the Police Division
Budget:
the sum of $4690 from Acct. No. 184-1 to Acct. No. 173-1; and
the sum of $15245 from Acct. No. 184-i to Acct. No. 173-1;
further, the Council does hereby transfer the sum of $1475 from Police
Division Acct. No. 184-1, $326 to the Department of Public Safety
Salary Acct. No. 173-1, $200 to Acct. No. 173-47, $150 to Acct. No.
173-57, and $799 to Acct. No. 173-70 for the purpose and in the manner
indicated in the aforesaid communication; and further, the Council having
considered a letter from the Personnel Director dated March 9, 1967,
approved by the Mayor and the Budget Director, which transmits a resolu-
tion adopted by the Civil Service Commission on February 28, 1967 wherein
it is recommended that the classification of City Communications
Coordinator be established with the following salary range:
Minimum Step 2 Step 3 Maximum
$9,235.20 $9,609.60 $9,984.00 10,377.60
and that in the case of an exceptionally qualified candidate, initial
employment be authorized at one step above the minimum, namely, $9,609.60,
upon the recommendation of the Department and with the approval of the
Civil Service Commission, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
of the aforesaid recommendation with the modification, however, that
such classification be titled City's Communication Technician and that
such position be established within the Departtent of Public Safety.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#790-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Parks and
Recreation Commission, dated June 15, 1967, approved by the Mayor, wherein
it is recommended that the city acquire Parcel Item 05K1 which is located
in Section 5, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Planning
Commission for the purpose of conducting a public hearing to consider
the advisability of designating the entire extent of Parcel Item No.
05K1 on the Master Park Plan.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#791-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Personnel
Director dated June 21, 1967, approved by the Mayor, which transmits a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission wherein it is recom-
mended that the Compensation Plan be amended so as to enable general
employees not covered by the two-year agreement with Union Local 192,
AFSCME, to accumulate compensatory time in lieu of cash payment for over-
time up to a maximum of 40 hours, the Council does hereby refer the same
to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#792-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Personnel
Director dated June 22, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Budget
Director, submitting therein a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission which recommends the following action relative to the classifi-
cations and rates for Concession Attendant, and Concession Supervisor:
1. Retitle the classification of Concession Attendant to Junior
Concession Attendant with the rates to remain the same as
for Concession Attendant:
CLASSIFICATION 1st Season 2nd Season 3rd Season
Junior Concession Attendant $1.25 $1.35 $1•45
2. Establish a new classification of Senior Concession Attendant
with the following rates:
CLASSIFICATION 1st Season 2nd Season 3rd Season
Senior Concession Attendant $1.45 $1.55 $1.65
3. Adjust the rate for Concession Supervisor as follows:
CLASSIFICATION 1st Season 2nd Season 3rd Season
Concession Supervisor $1.65 $1.80 $1.95
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The proposed amendment to the Water and Sewer Division Ordinance;
introduced by Councilman Milligan on June 26, 1967, was removed from the agenda.
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An Ordinance Amending Section 14 of the Zoning Map of the City of Livonia
and Amending Article III of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, Known and Cited as the
"City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance," by Adding Section 3._ Thereto, (Petition
66-10-1-30), introduced by Councilman Nash on July 10, 1967, was taken from the table
and a roll call vote was conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#793-67 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in council resolution #337-56, so as to permit
p consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#794-67 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act, (M.S.A. Section 5.2934), as well as Article XXIII of
Ordinance 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby determine that a public hearing will take place before the
City Council of the City of Livonia on Wednesday, September 6, 1967, at
8:00 o'clock P. M., at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan on the following item:
Petition No. 67-6-6-2 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend Section 18.45(a)
Protective Walls, of Ordinance No. 543 so as to provide
for uniformity of protective walls, the City Planning
Commission having in its resolution #7-104-67 recommended
to the City Council that Petition No. 67-6-6-2 be granted;
and further, that the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than
fifteen days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing cause
to have a statement, indicating the nature of the proposed amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance as set forth above, first to be published in the
official newspaper of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in
the City of Livonia, as well as to not less than fifteen days prior to
said public hearing cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to
each public utility company and to each railroad company owning or
operating axy public utility or railroad within the districts or zones
affected; and the City Clerk is requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#795-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Director of
Civil Defense, dated July 20, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Budget
Director, wherein a request is made for an additional salary appropriation
for auxiliary police due to an increase in the demands for service pro-
vided by the auxiliary police for community affairs and school activities,
the Council does hereby appropriate and transfer the sum of $4200 from
the Anticipated Unappropriated Surplus Acct. to Acct. 166-1 for this
purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#796-67 RESOLVED that, K & L Development Company, 22 West Gay St.,
Columbus, Ohio, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to
approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision:
Judson Gardens Subdivision No. 2, located in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 17,
City of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated October
17, 1963; and it further appearing that tentative approval of such
preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission, after due
notice and a public hearing on July 2, 1963; and it further appearing that
such preliminary plat, together with Development Plans and Specifications
for improvements therein have been examined and approved by the Department
of Public Works as is set forth in the report of that department dated
July 6, 1967; therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said
preliminary plat on the following conditions:
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions
of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Plat Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 500, as amended; the subdivision regulations of the Planning
Commission; the regulations and specifications of the Department of Public
Works and the development plans submitted by the proprietor and approved
by such Department; all such improvements to be constructed, installed,
accomplished and completed within a period of two (2) years from the
effective date of this resolution; failing this, the approval contained
herein shall be considered null, void and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be full paid in the time and manner provided in the said
Plat Ordinance, as amended;
(3) That the installation of such improvements shall be subject
at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval of the
Department of Public Works and such improvements shall not be considered
as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until there is
filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section 7.03
of said Plat Ordinance, as amended;
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(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and
in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent required
by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development plans;
(5) That the following cash payments be made to the City:
Traffic Control Signs $ 31.50
Trees 452.53
Review of plans, inspection & administration
(5% before contingencies) 1,169.45
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive final approval of the City Planning
Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing
subdivision regulations;
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council
within two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; the City
Council shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision
if drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved
herein and provided there has been compliance with all other requirements
of the Plat Act, Plat Ordinance, and this resolution.
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements, the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia, surety bond, certified check, cash bond or
other financial assurance in such form as may be approved by the Department
of Law, guaranteeing the satisfactory installation of all such improvements,
utilities and grading by the proprietor within the prescribed period;
that in the event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial
assurances, the same shall be in the following amounts:
General Improvement Bond - $22,200.00, of which at least
2,22000 shall be in cash.
Sidewalk Bond - $ 3,600.00, of which at least
2,000.00 shall be in cash.
(9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric
service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to
be provided throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City Ordinances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#797-67 RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Department of Public Works be
authorized, if such is necessary, to employ any available DPW trucks,
equipment and employees for the purpose of aiding Detroit, and any other
affected areas, as a result of the public calamity that occurred the week
of July 23, 1967.
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L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: Salvadore.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On motion of Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and
unanimously adopted, this adjourned 581st regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:40 P. M., July 25, 1967.
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