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MINUTES OF THE FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 27, 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 8:12 P. M. Councilman McCann delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present--Peter A. Ventura, Rudolf R. Kleinert,
Edward H. McNamara, James R. McCann, 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;
Joel LaBo, Director of Public Safety; Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; Don
Hull, City Planner; Henry G. Sieferd, City Assessor; David L. Jones, Water & Sewer
Commissioner; William J. Strasser, City Engineer; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director;
Dan Andrew, Industrial Co-ordinator; Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; Carl
Demek, Superintendent of Operations Division; Samuel S. DeBono, Racing Commission;
Ronald L. Nisun, Constable; and Joseph C. Keane, Constable.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#396-66 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 535th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held April 20, 1966, are hereby approved.
An Ordinance Amending Section 23 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 Thereto, (Pet.#65-9-1-36),
introduced by Councilman McNamara on April 20, 1966, was taken from the table and a
roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effec-
tive on publication.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#397-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated October 14, 1965 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #9-169-65 in regard to Petition #65-8-1-25, submitted by
Rodney C. Kropf for Harry E. Wolfe for a change of zoning on property
located on the west side of Farmington Road approximately 400 feet north
of Schoolcraft Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21, from R-2 to C-2;
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on December 13, 1965, pursuant to resolution #1019-65, and the
Council having also considered letters from the Industrial Development
Commission dated February 7, 1966 and the Livonia Chamber of Commerce
dated February 4, 1966 with respect to this matter, the Council does hereby
reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
No. 65-8-1-25 is hereby denied for the following reasons:
(a) the proposed use of such location, size and character would not
be in harmony with the appropriate and orderly development of the
surrounding neighborhood.
(b) the location and size of the proposed use or uses, the nature and
intensity of the principal use and all accessory uses, the site
layout and its relation to streets giving access to it, the traf-
fic to and from the use and uses, and the assembly of persons in
connection therewith, would be hazardous or inconvenient to the
neighborhood, and unduly conflict with the normal traffic of the
neighborhood.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the rejected petition, Petition
No. 65-8-1-25, the Council does hereby refer the same back to the Planning
Commission for their report and recommendation as to what would be the pro-
per zoning and classification for this parcel of land.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, Kleinert, and McNamara.
NAYS: McCann, Ventura, Milligan, and Nash.
The *Vice-President declared the resolution defeated.
*The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President at 8:30 P. M.
to speak on the foregoing resolution, and resumed the Chair at 8:31 P. M.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
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#398-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt.
of Operations and the Director of Public Works, dated April 5, 1966, sub-
mitted pursuant to council resolution #1195-65, regarding alleged improper
work performed by the Department of Public Works in connection with a
drain clean-out on property owned by Mr. J. T. Peters, 33110 W. Chicago,
Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby authorize that a payment in
the amount of $250.00 be made to Mr. Peters (and his wife) as full and
complete payment in settlement for the inconvenience and damages that
Mr. and Mrs. Peters have incurred in connection with this matter, and the
Field Operations Maintenance Section of the Sewer Dept. Budget is amended
in the amount of $250.00 to accomplish the purpose of this resolution;
and further, the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the
necessary releases to be used with respect to this matter, and the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested 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: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
*The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President at 8:35 P. M.
to offer the following resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the amendment to the Taxicab
Ordinance, introduced on March 22, 1966, the Council does hereby refer
this matter to the Finance Committee for their report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, and Nash.
NAYS: Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, and McNamara.
The Vice-President declared the resolution denied.
*The President resumed the Chair at 8:L0 P. M.
An Ordinance Amending Section 5.1 of the Taxicab Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, Ordinance No. 166, as amended, introduced on March 23, 1966 by Councilman
McNamara, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the
following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, and McNamara.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effec-
tive on publication.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#399-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Personnel
Director dated April 7, 1966, approved by the Mayor and Budget Director,
which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on
March 22, 1966, wherein it is recommended that the classification of
Library Page be retitled to Library Page I with no change in salary rate
and that a new classification of Library Page II be established at salary
grade 37 with the following steps:
SG 1 2 (1) 3 (1)
37 81.44/hr. S1.48/hr. 81.54/hr.
(1) Employee goes to S1.48 at the end of six (6)
months and to $1.54 after another six (6) months.
the Council does hereby approve and concur in the same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#400-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Personnel
Director dated April 7, 1966, approved by the Mayor and Budget Director,
which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on
March 29, 1966, wherein it is recommended that the classification of
Identification Technician be established at salary grade 120 with the
following five-step range, four years to the maximum and provision under
the compensation plan for initial employment up to two steps above the
minimum, namely, S6,884.80 per year:
Stepl 2 3 4 5
$6,18-560 S6,635.20 86,884.80 $7,134.40 $7,404.80
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: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#401-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief City
Engineer dated March 16, 1966, approved by the Director of Public Works,
wherein it is recommended that special assessment proceedings be initiated
for the purpose of improving and paving Hidden Lane north of Five Mile
Road, the Council does hereby request the City Clerk to notify and contact
the owners of property on Hidden Lane in this regard for the purpose of
affording them an opportunity to be heard with respect to same at a future
study session of the Council.
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By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#402-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Director of
Public Safety dated April 7, 1966, approved for submittal by the Mayor
and the Budget Director, regarding bids received in connection with an
FM Base Radio Station for the Police Department and the recommendation
set forth therein, the Council does hereby reject the same for the reason
that the low bid received in this regard is not in compliance with the
City' s specifications and that the high bid received was excessive;
further, the Director of Public Safety and the Budget Director are hereby
requested to readvertise and obtain new bids in connection with this
matter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: Milligan and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#403-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief City
Engineer, dated April 8, 1966, approved by the Director of Public Works,
wherein it is recommended that the Detroit Edison Company be granted a
right-of-way for the purpose of providing additional electrical service
in the north half of Section 27, which is south of Schoolcraft Road
between Merriman and Hubbard Road, such additional electrical service
being necessary in this industrial area, the Council does hereby authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Detroit Edison's standard form of
right-of-way grant for and on behalf of the City of Livonia conveying such
right-of-way to The Detroit Edison Company for this purpose, subject,
however, to the legal description being approved by the Chief City Engi-
neer and the form of such grant approved by the Department of Law, and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#404-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication dated April 6,
1966 from Compton Village Civic Association, Livonia, Michigan by
Harrison M. Mercer, Chairman of the Board, and before determining to
install street lighting in the area known as "Compton Village" composed
of the following subdivisions: Belle-Lynn, Har-Lo, Patty-Ann, Compton
Village, Mar-Git„ Lawr-El, and Marcy-Ann, located in Section 24 in the
City of Livonia, Michigan, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special
assessment, the Chief City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the
assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement,
the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels
owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant,
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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
Sections 3.03 and 4.01 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#405-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated March 23, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Direc-
tor of Public Works and the Water and Sewer Commissioner, and the at-
tached final construction estimate dated March 24, 1966, the Council
does hereby authorize final payment in the amount of $819.71 to be paid
to Cavallero Excavating Company, 15006 Telegraph Road, Detroit, Michigan,
48239, which sum includes the full and complete balance due on a contract
dated October 1, 1965 between the aforesaid company and the City of
Livonia, entered into pursuant to council resolution No. 849-65, for
work performed in connection with a water main extension to service
International Tube Fabricators, it being the understanding of the Council
that all work under the said contract has been completed in accordance
with City standards and specifications, and that the contractor has filed
his declaration that there is no money owing for any labor or material
in connection with the work performed under the said contract; 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: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#406-66 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 37, for the
proposed sidewalk installation on Lathers Avenue from Seven Mile Road
to 1300 feet north, plus or minus, and on Brentwood Avenue from Seven
Mile Road to Pembroke Avenue, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1 in the
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the provisions
of the City Charter and Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City of
Livonia, a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on Febru-
ary 28, 1966 at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
and the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special assessments
levied on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor to
cover the district portion of the cost of street improvements to be
constructed in Special Assessment District No. 37; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all
objections made to said assessments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
1. The City Council does hereby determine that the assess-
ments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated
January 19, 1966 in the amount of $18,659.82 are fair and
equitable and based upon benefits to be derived by construc-
tion of improvements proposed in said district, in accordance
with the plans of the Chief City Engineer and resolutions of
City Council;
2. Said Special Assessment Roll No. 37 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects;
3. The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate of four
per cent (4%) per annum on the unpaid balance of the assess-
ment from the date of confirmation. In suchcases where the
installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00), the
number of installments shall be reduced so that each install-
ment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars (S10.00) as
possible. The first installment shall be due and payable
December 1, 1966, and subsequent installments on December 1st
of succeeding years;
4. 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 said assess-
ment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City
Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is required by
Section 6.03, and mail assessment statements to the respec-
tive property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 6.03. Any property owner assessed
may, within sixty (60) days from the date of confirmation of
the roll, pay the whole or any part of the assessment without
interest or penalty;
5. The first installment shall be spread upon the 1966 City
tax roll in the manner required by Section 6.05 of Ordinance
No. 401 as amended, together with interest upon all unpaid
installments from the date of confirmation of the roll to
December 1, 1966, and thereafter one (1) installment shall
be spread upon each annual tax roll, together with one (1)
year's interest upon all unpaid installments; provided,
however, that when any annual installment shall have been
prepaid in the manner provided by said Ordinance No. 401
as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period as pro-
vided by Section 6.04, or after the expiration of the sixty
(60) day period as provided by Section 6.07 then there shall
be spread upon the tax roll for such year only the interest
for all unpaid installments;
L6. That the City Council having determined to pay the entire
cost of the 170 feet on corner lots at 7 Mile and Brentwood
and at Seven Mile and Lathers within the said district, the
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sum of $1,856.40 is hereby transferred from the Unappropriat-
ed Surplus Account to the Civic Improvement Account to cover
the City's cost of said installation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#407-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the president
of the Merriman Estates Civic Association, dated March 24, 1966, regard-
ing the status of Puritan Avenue between Middlebelt and Merriman Road,
the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law prepare the
necessary resolutions and do such other things as may be necessary for the
purpose of acquiring the remaining properties which would be required
for the opening of Puritan Avenue in this area; further, the Chief City
Engineer is hereby requested to submit his report and recommendation with
respect to the request made in the aforesaid letter for the improvement
of Puritan for an approximate distance of 200 feet where the same adjoins
Merriman Road.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The item relative to the approval of the plat of Arbor Estates Subdivi-
sion No. 2, was removed from the agenda.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated March 15, 1966
from Jako Land Company, 15030 Wyoming Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48238,
by Jack Coleman, regarding the Madonna Estates Subdivision #2, the
proposed preliminary plat of same having been previously approved by
council resolution #819-65, the Council does hereby deny Jako Land
Company's request for a waiver of the requirement of underground wiring
as required by council resolution #819-65, under Ordinance No. 500 with
respect to Madonna Estates Subdivision #2 since such action does not
appear to be either necessary or otherwise in the best interests of the
City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, and Milligan.
NAYS: Salvadore, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution defeated.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
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#408-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated March 15, 1966
from Jako Land Company, 15030 Wyoming Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48238,
by Jack Coleman, regarding the Madonna Estates Subdivision #2, the
L proposed preliminary plat of same having been previously approved by
council resolution #819-65, the Council does hereby, pursuant to pro-
visions set forth in Section 6.19 of Ordinance 500, as amended, the Plat
Ordinance, waive and modify the improvement requirements set forth in
Section 6.15 of the aforesaid ordinance relative to underground wiring
with regard to the said Madonna Estates Subdivision #2 for the reason
that such improvement would cause undue hardship in this case, and for
the further reason that such requirement would not appear to be consist-
ent with the overall development of this area and, accordingly, would
not be necessary or otherwise in the best interests of the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: McCann, Nash, and Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#409-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Jako Land Company,
15030 Wyoming Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48238, by Jack Coleman, dated
April 11, 1966, wherein the offer is made to sell Parcel 20M1b1 to the
City of Livonia for use as a park site, the Council does hereby refer
the same to the Parks and Recreation Commission for its report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#410-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Board of
County Road Commissioners of the County of Wayne dated April 7, 1966,
with respect to the proposed implementation of the Wayne County portion
of the Regional Refuse Disposal Scheme, Plan II, as submitted to the
Board of Supervisors of Wayne County, the Council does hereby take this
means to advise the Board of County Road Commissioners that the City of
Livonia is presently taking steps to construct and establish incinerator
facilities for garbage and refuse, of its own which will be sufficient
and adequate to satisfy the needs of this community in the foreseeable
future.
it was Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted,
#411-66 RESOLVED, that Petition No. 66-4-3-8, submitted by Larry
Buckley, 32731 Meadowbrook, Livonia, Michigan, requesting to vacate four
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feet of a six-foot easement on the west side of his property located at
32731 Meadowbrook, Lot #12, Taylor Gardens, in the N. W. 1/4 of Section
22, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, is hereby referred to the
City Planning Commission for action and recommendation according to law
and Ordinance No. 29, as amended.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#412-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Budget
Director dated March 31, 1966, approved by the Mayor for submission,
wherein request is made to purchase the following two machines for the
City's Print Shop:
1) a reconditioned offset platemaking camera (10.15R
Itek Platemaster #41148) for $3,755.00; and
2) a reconditioned offset printing press (11.15 Offset
Duplicator #41102) for $3,468.00
for a total price of $7,223.00, the Council does hereby approve of and
authorize the purchase of the two aforesaid machines and does hereby
transfer the sum of $7,223.00 from Account #363 to General Fund Account
No. 139-70 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, and McNamara.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#413-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated April 14, 1966 from the Parks and Recreation Commission, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the follow-
ing bids from the following vendors for supplying the City with baseball
equipment in the quantities and for the prices as indicated:
Item Amount Bidder Brand Price Total
1) Balls 200 dz. Griswold Sporting Spalding, $11.50 $2,300.00
Goods Company,1134 41-137
Griswold,Det.,Mich.
48226
2) Balls 75 dz. Same MacGregor 97C$19.80 $1,485.00
3) Bats 125 dz. Same Hanna LL10 $23.10 $2,887.50
4) Bats 35 dz. Same Hanna WTA $30.40 $1,064.00
5) Head 6 dz. Dee's Sport Shop, Rawlings $ 2.25 $ 162.00
Protectors 19807 Van Dyke,Det., PL 50
Mich. 48234
6) Catcher's 12 Griswold Spalding $ 9.40 $ 112.80
Gloves 42-751
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Item Amount Bidder Brand Price Total
7) Masks 12 Griswold Spalding $ 8.12 $ 97.44
45-104
8) Body 12 Griswold Spalding $ 6.45 $ 77.40
Protectors 44-111
9) Leg 12 pr. Griswold Spalding $ 8 10 $ 97.20
Guards 43-112
10) Gloves 12 Griswold Spalding $ 7.48 $ 89.76
42-739
11) Masks 12 Dee's Sport Wilson $ 6.00 $ 72.00
A3052
12) Body 12 General Sports Equip. Wilson $ 4.25 $ 51.00
Protectors Co. ,Inc. 17135 Shaefer,A3212
Detroit, Mich. 48235
13) Leg 12 pr. Griswold Spalding $ 6.91 $ 82.92
Guards 43-113
14) Softballs 6 dz. Griswold Worth $18.90 $ 113.40
WK12
for a total of $8,692.42
such 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: McCann, Nash, S alvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#414-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated April 11, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby release to Nelson
Homes, Inc., 17191 Wyoming Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48221, developers
of Beverly Gardens Subdivision located on the south side of Seven Mile
Road approximately one-half mile west of Middlebelt Road in the North-
west 1/4 of Section 11 in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
the $42,000 bond deposited with the City in accordance with council
resolution No. 448-58 as amended by council resolution No. 696-58 and
as further amended by council resolution No. 563-59, in connection with
improvements to be installed in the aforesaid Beverly Gardens Subdivision,
it appearing from the aforementioned report of the Chief City Engineer
that all required improvements have been satisfactorily installed, with
the exception of a few minor sidewalk repairs and installations, it
further being the understanding of the Council that the developer
Nelson Homes, Inc has deposited the sum of $200 with the City to insure
that these sidewalks will be completed by the developer when weather
conditions permit; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#415-66 WHEREAS, at the Special School Election to be conducted on
May 9, 1966 the electors of this City will pass upon the question of
whether or not the Livonia Schools School District should be afforded
an additional five-mill levy; and
WHEREAS, it is absolutely essential that the high standard of
education presently being provided to our children be maintained and
continued; and
WHEREAS, it has been demonstrated that in the event that such
proposition is defeated, it will become necessary to curtail and damage
severely the present level of education and the programs being pursued
with regard to same in the Livonia Schools School District; and
WHEREAS, this Council although abhorring the levy of additional
taxes where unnecessary, it appears to the Council that in this case
such an increase is necessary in order to insure that the degree of
education our children receive is not affected detrimentally,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council takes this
means to inform and notify the citizens of this community that the City
Council places its unequivocal support in favor of passage of the said
millage proposition to be acted upon at the election of May 9, 1966.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#416-66 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby deviate from their regular
procedure as outlined in council resolution #337-56, so as to permit con-
sideration of a letter from the Chief City Engineer, dated March 29, 1966
in regard to the bids on Contracts #2, #3 and #4 for the proposed Municipal
Golf Course.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#417-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief City
Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Chairman of
the Parks and Recreation Commission, dated March 29, 1966, (submitted in
conjunction with council resolution #991-65), regarding bids received
for Contracts 2, 3 and 4 for developing the proposed municipal golf
160 course to be located in the northwest quarter of Section 5, the Council
does hereby reject the same for the reasons outlined in the aforesaid
communication dated March 29, 1966; further, the Engineering Division and
the Budget Director is hereby requested to readvertise and obtain new bids
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in connection with this matter on the basis of work completion date of
June 15, 1967.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
On motion of Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, this 536th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9:31 P. M. , April 27, 1966.
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