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MINUTES OF THE FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 29, 1966, 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 8:23 P. M. Councilman Milligan 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, first Assistant City Attorney;
David A. Perry, Assistant City Attorney; Robert F. Shaw, Director of Public Works;
William J. Strasser, City Engineer; Don Hull, City Planner, Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr.,
Chief Accountant, Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; Henry G. Sieferd, City
Assessor; John Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; David L. Jones, Water
and Sewer Commissioner; G. E. Siemert, Asst. Engineer; Carl E. Demek, Superintendent,
Operations Division; Richard Jones, Asst. Superintendent of Operations Division;
James L. Miller, Personnel Director; and Francis Bouffard, Zoning Board of Appeals.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#829-66 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 546th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held August 15, 1966, are hereby approved.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman McNamara
and supported by Councilman Kleinert:
#830-66 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has entered into various land
contracts, as described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part here-
of, all for the acquisition of land for public park and recreational
purposes;
AND WHEREAS, the City Council did, on April 27, 1966, adopt a
resolution authorizing the issuance of $4,400,000.00 General Obligation
Park and Recreational Facilities Bonds pursuant to approving vote of a
majority of the electors of the City at an election held on April 4, 1966,
a portion of the proceeds of sale of which bond issue is to be used to
acquire land for public park and recreational purposes;
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AND WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the afore-
said land contracts should be paid in full from a portion of the proceeds
of sale of the aforesaid bonds, it being anticipated that said bond issue
will provide sufficient funds for such purpose;
AND WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the full payment of such
land contracts have been met and said land contracts may be paid in full
by the City at any time;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The aforesaid land contracts as described in the
preamble hereto shall be paid in full from the proceeds of sale of the
aforesaid General Obligation Park and Recreational Facilities Bonds as
promptly as possible after receipt by the City of said proceeds of sale.
2. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Salvadore.
NAYS: Nash and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
EXHIBIT "A"
Description Total
of Indebtedness
Contract Known As Date Authorized Outstanding
1. Part of Castle Gardens )4-5-63 $ 11,032.50 $ 3,532.5
N. W.l/4 of Parksite
Sec. 19
2. Part of Elm Park Parksite 4-5-63 4,320.00 1,728.00
S.E. 1/4 of
Sec. 25
3. Part of Schanhite Marquette 4-5-63 10,260.00 4,104.00
S.E. 1/4 of Parksite
Sec. 25
4. Part of Recreation Area 8-12-64 429,034.40 343,227.52
N.W. 1/4 of
Sec. 5
TOTAL CONTRACTS - AUTHORIZED $454,646.90
- OUTSTANDING $352,592.02
*The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President at 8:45 P. M.,
to offer the following resolution.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#831-66 RESOLVED, that Chief Jordan, Chief of the City of Livonia Police
Department, be requested to answer the letter dated August 26, 1966, from
the President of the Council.
*The President resumed the Chair at 9:05 P. M.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#832-66 WHEREAS, the United States of America is currently engaged in a
military conflict in Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, United States servicemen are currently making a supreme
sacrifice in Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has given of its sons and daughters
in military service, many of whom are currently engaged directly in this
conflict; and
WHEREAS, we are about to celebrate a national holiday; and
WHEREAS, to focus attention on the sacrifice being made by our
young servicemen,
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, do hereby
urge all citizens and organizations throughout the city to display the
American Flag over the entire Labor Day weekend as evidence of our support
of our American servicemen.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#833-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. D. M. Burns
dated July 9, 1966, wherein he has made inquiry relative to the status
of the City's plans for providing trunk line sanitary sewers and storm
sewers in Section 9, as well as having considered letters dated August 15,
1966 from the Mayor and from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Mayor and Director of Public Works, which were submitted pursuant to
council resolution nos. 204-66 and 590-66, and which pertain to prior
requests made for the construction of certain sanitary sewer trunk line
extensions north of Six Mile Road in Sections 7, 8 and 9, the Council does
hereby determine, in accordance with the recommendations made by the Mayor
and Chief City Engineer, to take no further action at this time on the
requests made by Mr. Burns and others for such sanitary sewer construction,
for the reason that the same appears to be presently impracticable.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#834-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Clerk
dated July 27, 1966, which transmits two proposed contracts submitted by
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the firm of Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery for auditing services to be
rendered to the City of Livonia for the current fiscal year (City agree-
ment and Water & Sewer Division agreement), the Council does hereby refer
the same to the Finance Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#835-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 23, 1966 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
resolution #5-82-66 in regard to Petition No. 66-4-1-8 submitted by
Irving Allain for a change of zoning on the north side of Fargo Avenue,
approximately 305 feet east of Merriman, in Section 2 from RUFA to R-5,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on July 27, 1966 pursuant to resolution #622-66, the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 66-4-1-8 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is
hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543 in
accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#836-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Safety dated August 12, 1966, approved by the
Mayor and Budget Director, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
General. Electric Company, 17220 W. Eight Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan
for supplying the City with one FM Base Radio Station for the price of
$1800 such having been in fact the lowest bid received meeting specifica-
tions for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#837-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Budget Director received by the City Clerk on July 29, 1966,
regarding the purchase of quantities of gasoline in cooperation with the
Livonia Public Schools Systems, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Gulf Oil Corporation, 16925 W. Eight Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan 48235,
under Proposal "B" for supplying the City with regular grade gasoline at
10.58¢ per gal. and premium grade gasoline at 12.28¢ per gal., delivered in
truck transport quantities for the period from September 1, 1966 through
August 31, 1967, such having been in fact the lowest bid received for this
item.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#838-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Budget Director received by the City Clerk on August 15, 1966,
regarding the purchase of quantities of fuel oil in cooperation with the
Livonia Public School Systems, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Standard Oil Division, American Oil Company, P. 0. Box 2858, Detroit,
Michigan, for supplying the City with fuel oil for a period of one year
from September 1, 1966 through August 31, 1967 at the following prices:
No. 1 Tank Wagon oil at 50.1184 per gallon, and No. 2 Tank Wagon oil at
S0.1084, such 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: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#839-66 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 No. 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, October 5, 1966 at
7:30 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michi-
gan, on Petition No. 66-6-1-14 initiated by the City Planning Commission
on its own motion for a change of zoning on the East side of Stark Road,
south of Schoolcraft Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, from M-1
and PL to PL and M-1, the City Planning Commission having in its resolu-
tion #7-120-66 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 66-6-1-14
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 and location of the pro-
posed change of zoning 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
any 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.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#840-66 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,
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the City Zoning Act, (M.S.A. Section 5.2934), as well as Article XXIII of
Ordinance No. 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, October 5, 1966, at
7:30 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
on Petition No. 66-2-6-4 as initiated by the Planning Commission pursuant
to council resolution #1182-65 to determine whether or not to amend
Ordinance No. 543 (Zoning Ordinance) so as to repeal Sections 10.07 and
11.08 (front yards for commercial buildings), the City Planning Commission
having in its resolution #5-97-66 recommended to the City Council that
Petition No. 66-2-6-4 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 and location
of the proposed change of zoning 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 opera-
ting any 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.
The communication from the City Planning Commission relative to the exten-
sion of the preliminary plats for Philip Judson Gardens Subdivision #1 and Renwick
Park Subdivision, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#841.-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Planning
Commission dated July 22, 1966, regarding the Commission's concern for
establishing a uniform policy for procuring dedications of rights-of-way,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
RESOLVED, that the communication from the Citizens Advisory
Committee submitting recommendations on the I-96 Freeway, be received and
filed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan and S alvador e.
NAYS: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#842-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chairman of
the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Improvement dated July 20,
1966, wherein certain recommendations are made for construction of service
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roads on both sides of underpasses for the north-south leg of the I-96
Freeway where the same traverses the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby take this means to advise the Citizens Advisory Committee that al-
though the aforesaid recommendation does have merit, that due to the cost
of the same being prohibitive the City was unable to effect the approval
of the subject treatment.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore and Ventura.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#843-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Harold H. Gordon
of the Gordon-Begin Company, 800 West Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights,
Michigan, 48071, dated July 6, 1966, wherein a request is made for the
refund of certain monies in connection with the improvement plans for the
Belle Lynn Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
City Clerk for his report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#8411.-66 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution #677-66 adopted on July 11, 1966 and in accordance with Section
3.06 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
August 2, 1966 an assessment roll dated August 2, 1966 covering the instal-
lation of a tile drain together with necessary catch basins or inlets for
a self-centering perforated tile sewer with pea gravel backfill in Belle-
Mar and Lyndon Meadows Subdivisions in the City of Livonia, containing the
special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the pro-
posed special assessment district heretofore established for the construc-
tion and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as
designated in the said resolution #677-66;
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
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 on Wednesday, October 5,
1966 at 8:00 P. M. to review the said special assessment roll at which time
and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard;
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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
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of October 5, 1966; 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 respective names and addresses appear on the most current
assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#845-66 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution #678-66 adopted on July 11, 1966 and in accordance with Section
3.06 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
July 28, 1966 an assessment roll dated July 28, 1966 covering the instal-
lation of a tile drain together with necessary catch basins or inlets for
a self-centering perforated tile sewer with pea gravel backfill in Pickford
Gardens and Hillcrest Avenue Subdivisions in the City of Livonia, contain-
ing the special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the
proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the con-
struction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as
designated in the said resolution #678-66;
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 notice required by the provisions of Section 3.08 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 on Wednesday, October 5,
1966, at 9:00 P. M. 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
official newspaper of the City of Livonia, which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior
to the aforesaid date of October 5, 1966; 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 respective names and addresses appear on the most current
assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#846-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Personnel
Director dated July 21, 1966, approved by the Mayor, which submits a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on July 12, 1966,
wherein the recommendation is made that the classification of Greenskeeper
be established at Wage Grade 110 in a two step range with a minimum rate
of $3.13 per hour ($6510 annually) and a maximum rate of $3.25 per hour
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($6760 annually), the Council does hereby approve and concur in the afore-
said recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, and Salvadore.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The communication from the Board of Trustees, Livonia Employees Retirement
System dated July 28, 1966, regarding actuarial report of proposed amendments, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#847-66 RESOLVED, that the matter relative to the construction of the
membership of the Retirement Board of the Livonia Employees Retirement
System is hereby referred to the Legislative Committee of the Council for
its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#848-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Director of
Civil Defense dated July 25, 1966, approved by the Mayor and Budget
Director, regarding the need for an additional appropriation for
Auxiliary Police salaries resulting from increased demands upon such
service for community and school activities, including the new Stevenson
High School, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of said request,
and the sum of $2200.00 is hereby transferred from the Anticipated Surplus
Account to Account No. 166-1 of the Civil Defense Budget for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#849-66 RESOLVED, that the matter concerning the School Crossing Guards
and the possible assumption of this function by school systems, is hereby
referred to the Budget Director for his report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Salvadore was excused at 9:45 P. M.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#850-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated July 6, 1966 from
the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Assistant Director of Public
Works, as well as the communication from the Department of Law dated
July 26, 1966, both of which are submitted pursuant to council resolution
#L,.07-66 and are in connection with the opening and improvement of Puritan
Avenue, west of Henry Ruff, the Council does hereby refer the same to the
Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#851-66 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the report and recommendation dated
July 19, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Assistant
Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 8 of its
resolution #30-65 adopted on January 13, 1965, as modified by council
resolution #109-65 adopted on February 10, 1965, so as to reduce the
amount of the Letter of Credit to $18,500.00 and cash in the amount of
$5,000.00 to cover the cost of remaining general improvements in Arbor
Estates Subdivision, and the financial assurances now on deposit with the
City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; and further the financial
assurances required for sidewalk improvements shall remain the same; and
the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all 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: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#852-66 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the report and recommendation dated
July 19, 1966, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Assistant
Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 4 of its
resolution #133-66 adopted on February 2, 1966, so as to reduce the bond
for remaining improvements in Arbor Estates Subdivision No. 2 to
$16,500.00, of which at least $5,000.00 shall be in cash, to cover the
cost of remaining improvements in said subdivision; and the financial
assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accord-
ingly; and further, the Sidewalk Bond shall remain the same; and the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all 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: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
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*Councilman Salvadore returned at 9:50 P. M.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#853-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief City
Engineer dated July 27, 1966, approved by the Director of Public Works,
regarding a communication from the Michigan State Highway Department dated
July 11, 1966, in connection with the relocation of existing traffic
signal devices now located on Plymouth Road (M-14.) at Yale Avenue,
approximately 500 feet in an easterly direction the Council does hereby
authorize and approve of the City of Livonia incurring the total cost
involved in such relocation, the total estimated cost of the same being
in the amount of $2,000.00; and further, the Council does hereby authorize
the transfer of a sum not to exceed $2,000.00 from the Anticipated Surplus
Account to the Civic Improvement Account of the Budget for the purpose of
relocating the said traffic signal devices; and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Livonia the
proposed Cost Agreement for Traffic Signal Control in this regard; and
further the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward two (2) certified
copies of this resolution, together with the signed Cost Agreement, to
the Michigan State Highway Department, 174.05 Lahser Road, Box 4.707, Redford
P. 0., Detroit, Michigan 48219, to the attention of Mr. Joseph S. Marlow.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, and Ventura.
NAYS: Salvadore.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Milligan disqualified himself from voting, and his vote was
not recorded.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#854-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief City
Engineer dated July 27, 1966, approved by the Director of Public Works,
to which is attached a communication dated July 13, 1966 from the Michigan
State Highway Department by the Assistant to the Deputy Director of
Engineering, with regard to an increase in the cost involved in the non-
skid resurfacing of the Grand River, Eight Mile and Inkster Intersection,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Chief City
Engineer and does further authorize the payment of an additional $1201.64
in connection with this project; and the sum of $1201.64 is hereby
transferred from the Anticipated Surplus Account to Account No. 361-40
for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#855-66 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the report and recommendation dated
July 29, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of
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Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 8 of its resolution
#72-65 adopted on January 27, 1965, and subsequently amended by council
resolution #574-65 adopted on June 9, 1965, so as to reduce the Sidewalk
Bond for remaining sidewalk improvements in Idyl Hills Estates Subdivision
#2 to $3,100.00 cash, and the General Improvement Bond shall remain the
same; and the financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if any,
shall be reduced accordingly; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby authorized to do all 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: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#856-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief City
Engineer dated July 20, 1966, approved by the Acting Director of Public
Works, with regard to a request made by the developers of the Coventry
Gardens West Subdivision for a reimbursement of a portion of the inspection
fees previously paid to the City, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Chief City Engineer and does authorize the City
Clerk and City Treasurer to do all things necessary to refund to the
Rouge Building Company the amount of $166-36 with respect to this matter,
such sum having been previously deposited to Account No. 85-08 of the
General Fund Budget.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#857-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief City
Engineer dated July 6, 1966, approved by the Assistant Director of Public
Works, regarding the acquisition of a right-of-way in connection with the
improvement of Plymouth Road from Inkster to Ann Arbor Road, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for
its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#858-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief City
Engineer dated July 1, 1966, approved by the Acting Director of Public
Works, submitted pursuant to council resolution #575-66, regarding the
present possible acquisition of Lots 87 and 89 of Garden Farm Subdivision,
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the City Planning Commission
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for its report and recommendation, and particularly with the request that
the same be considered in view of flood plain studies which are presently
underway.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#859-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief City
Engineer dated July 5, 1966, approved by the Assistant Director of Public
Works, wherein it is recommended that proceedings be initiated pursuant
to Chapter 20 of the Drain Code for the purpose of providing the necessary
storm sewers for Vargo, Bobrich and Bennett Streets, west of Merriman Road,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Water and Sewer Committee
for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The letter dated July 28, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, regarding
the status of the claim of Donald A. Pierce, was received and filed.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#860-66 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolution #347-66 at
its regular meeting held on April 6, 1966 requiring the Chief City
Engineer to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by
the proposed improvement concerning paving and storm sewers for Brookfield
Avenue south of Five Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, City
of Livonia, 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 specifica-
tions therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the
same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what pro-
portion 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 in-
stallments 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 specifi-
cations and recommendations have been properly filed by the Chief City
Engineer with the City Clerk under date of July 11, 1966, 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
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set Wednesday, September 28, 1966, 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 Ordi-
nance 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 Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#861-66 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolution #348-66
at its regular meeting held on April 6, 1966 requiring the Chief City
Engineer to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by
the proposed improvement concerning paving and storm sewers for Fairfield
Avenue south of Five Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, City of
Livonia, 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 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 Chief City Engineer with
the City Clerk under date of July 11, 1966, 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 Wednesday,
September 28, 1966, 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 McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#862-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations dated August 1, 1966, approved by
the Director of Public Works and Budget Director, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of Seng Tire Company (Dunlop Dealer), 29835 Eight
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 for supplying the City with tires and
tubes, and the repair of same, for a period of one year from September 1,
1966 through August 31, 1967, in accordance with the prices set forth in
the tabulation of bids attached to the aforesaid communication, the same
having been in fact the lowest of all bids received for these items.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#863-66 RESOLVED, that the Department of Law is hereby requested to
submit its report and recommendation regarding the validity and practi-
cality of the City enacting ordinances which purport to regulate and/or
prohibit the installation of any fixtures, accessories, articles,
appendages, or any other chattel of any type or kind whatsoever in public
rights-of-way other than in areas which are zoned RUF, or which are not
serviced by sidewalks, or have property which is located on mile roads.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#864-66 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Mayor
and the Director of Public Works do all things necessary to effect and
obtain the strict compliance with and adherence to the provisions set
forth in the contract entered into by the City of Livonia with Commercial
Removal, Inc. as the same pertains to the operation of the sanitary land-
fill on the City's disposal site in Section 27.
The report of the Municipal Court for the Month of July, 1966, was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#865-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the request made in behalf of
certain residents of Kimberly Oaks Subdivision by Mr. Thomas D. Heap,
14373 Blackburn, Livonia, Michigan, in a communication dated August 10,
1966, the Council does hereby grant permission to such residents to con-
duct a street dance on Allen Avenue, between Blackburn and Cranston
Streets, on Friday, September 2, 1966, between the hours of 8:30 P. M.
and 1:30 A. M., subject to the approval of the Director of Public Safety.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#866-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated August 24, 1966
from the Department of Law with regard to two communications, one dated
August 8 and the other dated August 15, 1966, received from the law firm
of Cohen, Shapiro, Berger and Cohen in connection with the case of the
City of Philadelphia, et al., v. Morton Salt Co., et al., Civil Action
No. 33781 in the Eastern District Federal Court of Pennsylvania, concern-
ing offers of a settlement made by the Morton Salt Company and the Inter-
national Salt Company, defendants therein, which settlements would
finalize all of the City of Livonia's claims against these two companies
in connection with the aforesaid law suit, the Council does hereby concur
in and approve of the recommendations made by the law firm of Cohen,
Shapiro, Berger and Cohen as well as the Department of Law, and the City
Attorney is hereby authorized to approve and accept on behalf of the City
of Livonia the aforesaid offers of settlement.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#867-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the request made in behalf of
the Madonna Civic Association by Kenneth J. Morris, President, in a
communication dated August 29, 1966, the Council does hereby grant per-
mission to the Madonna Civic Association to block off Woodside at
Summers and Scone at Golfview for the purpose of conducting a street
dance beginning at 8:00 P. M. on Saturday, September 10, 1966, or, in
case of inclement weather, on the following Saturday, September 17, 1966,
subject to the approval of the Director of Public Safety.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#868-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the President of
the Burton Hollow Civic Association dated August 22, 1966, regarding the
Association's proposal to beautify the area between the service drive
and Six Mile Road from Farmington Road to Riverside Drive, the Council
does hereby request that the Department of Public Works do all things
necessary to establish the grade for the aforesaid area so as to provide
proper drainage and thereby assist the Civic Association in its seeding
and planting projects with respect to the same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#869-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated August 12, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Mayor
and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept the unit
price bid of Quality Paving Company, 26431 LaMuera Avenue, Farmington,
Michigan, for installing concrete sidewalks on Brentwood and Lathers
Avenues, north of Seven Mile Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1 in
the City of Livonia, in accordance with the tabulation attached to the
aforesaid communication of the Chief City Engineer, for the estimated
total cost of $16,201.70, based on the Engineering Division's estimate
of units of work involved and subject to the final payment based on the
actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated cost having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this work; and the Council does hereby authorize and advance
an amount not to exceed $16,201.70 from the General Fund which amount
shall be reimbursed from the special assessment district established for
this purpose; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
approve all minor adjustments in any work completed; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and in behalf
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of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder 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: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#870-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief City
Engineer, dated August 19, 1966, and approved by the Mayor and the
Director of Public Works, regarding the backyard drainage problem existing
at the rear of property located at 34366 Wood Drive in the Burton Hollow
Subdivision No. 3, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
Department of Law for its report and recommendation regarding the proper
disposition of same, such report to be submitted by September 12, 1966.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The letter from the Mayor, dated August 29, 1966, relative to the Capital
Improvement Budget, was received and filed.
On motion of Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and
unanimously adopted, this 547th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 10:45 P. M., August 29, 1966.
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ADDISON W. BACON, CiP clerk