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MINUTES OF THE FIVE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 3, 1965, 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 8:17 p. m. Councilman McCann delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present--Rudolf R. Kleinert, Peter A. Ventura,
Charles J. Pinto, Edward G. Milligan, John F. Dooley, Edward H. McNamara and James R.
McCann. Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present- Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Steve Polgar, City Attorney; Harry C. Tatigian, first Assistant City Attorney;
Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; Don
Hull, City Planner; John Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Carl Demek,
Superintendent of Operations Division; William J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer;
Joel LaBo, Director of Public Safety; Richard Jones, Assistant Superintendent of
Operations Division; James Miller, Personnel Director; David L. Jones, Water and Sewer
Commissioner; Daniel R. Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; Joseph Jenkins, Duane Rousch
and Thomas Daoust of the Library Commission; and A. V Rosenthal, Librarian.
The President of the Council welcomed to the Council meeting Girl Scout
Troop No. 1183 and their leader, Mrs. Wilkins and her assistant Kathy Wood.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1023-65 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 512th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held October 27, 1965, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#1024-65 RESOLVED that, the recommendation dated October 27, 1965, from
the Civil Service Commission regarding Wage and Salary adjustments, is
hereby tabled to a meeting with the Civil Service Commission on Tuesday,
November 9, 1965.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: McCann, Ventura, Pinto, Milligan, Dooley and McNamara.
NAYS• Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Pinto and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1025-65 RESOLVED that, the letter dated October 26, 1965, from the
Civil Service Commission relative to the proposed Public Safety Officer
Program, submitted pursuant to resolution #884-65, is hereby referred
to the Committee of the Whole.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1026-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated October 26, 1965, from the Library Commission, approved by the Mayor
and the Budget Director, regarding the bids received for the construction
of the new south branch public library to be located south of Plymouth Road
and east of Farmington Road in the City of Livonia, Michigan, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Kruse Company, General Contractors, 9165
Whittier Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48224, for the construction of the
aforesaid public library for the bid price of $248,650.00, such having
been in fact the lowest bid received for such construction; and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on
behalf 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.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Pinto, it was
RESOLVED that, the foregoing resolution be amended to include
the words "along with Alternate #3 in the amount of $4,000.00, and
Alternate #5 in the amount of $16,500.00, making a total price of
$269,150.00".
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing amendment with the following result:
AYES• McCann, Pinto and Dooley.
NAYS• Ventura, Milligan, McNamara and Kleinert.
The President declared the amendment denied.
A roll call vote was taken on resolution #1026-65, with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Pinto, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1027-65 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby request that considera-
L tion be given to amending Act 305 of the Public Acts of 1919 of the State
of Michigan, as well as such other state legislation as may be appropriate
in this regard, so as to provide and permit home rule cities with the
authority necessary to levy such millage as may be necessary to operate
and maintain libraries constructed with the revenues already provided by
the above statute; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to Senator Farrell E. Roberts and
Representative Marvin R. Stempien.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1028-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated October 22, 1965,
from Mr. Edward F. Maloney, Director of the License Division of the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, submitted pursuant to resolution #968-65, re-
garding the status of the application made for an SDD license by Irwin
Wright, owner of the Independent Drug Fair, Inc. , to be located at 27462
Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby acknowledge
receipt of the aforesaid communication from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission and does take this means to advise the said Commission that the
Council has been advised that the aforesaid application has been pending
for a period in excess of five years and that the Commission did not act
for a period of almost four years on same, at which time the Commission
denied the application for a new SDD license for the reason that the area
in question was allegedly being adequately serviced with existing SDD
outlets despite the fact that the nearest SDD outlets to the location in
question are not located nearer than two miles to the north, one and one-half
miles to the south, two and one-quarter miles to the west and the nearest
in an easterly direction is located in Redford Township; based upon the
foregoing information, the Council urges the Michigan Liquor Control Com-
mission to again review the application in question and give favorable
approval to same in an expeditious manner.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1029-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated October 21,
1965, from the Budget Director and City Clerk, transmitting an insurance
report, analysis and audit regarding the City's insurance program, which
was previously authorized in resolution #543-65, the Council does hereby
refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1030-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated October 12, 1965,
from the Acting Chief of Police Harold R. Wilson, approved by the Mayor,
regarding the modification of resolution #903-65, which established a
service fee of $1.50 for photostatic copies of accident reports, the Council
does hereby determine to amend resolution #903-65, to read as follows:
#903-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated August 2,
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1965, from the Director of Public Safety, approved for submission
by the Mayor, requesting an increase in the service fee previously
established in Council resolution #453-58, for the purpose of cover-
ing the cost of furnishing photostat copies of accident reports,
as well as all other police reports to the public, the Council does
hereby amend and modify said resolution #453-58, so as to establish
the service fee to be charged in the amount of $1.50, the effective
date of such new rate to be retroactive to July 27, 1965.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Kleinert.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1031-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated October 14, 1965,
from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works,
submitted pursuant to resolution #894-65, regarding certain requests made
by Mr. D. M. Burns, 34850 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, for permission
to tap a manhole located on the north side of Six Mile Road, the Council
does hereby acknowledge receipt of the same communication from the Chief City
Engineer and does hereby take this means to suggest to Mr. Burns that he
follow the recommendations made therein; and the City Clerk is hereby re-
quested to forward a copy of the aforesaid letter from the Chief City Engineer
to Mr. Donald M. Burns; and the Chief City Engineer is hereby requested to
confer with Mr. Burns as to the possibility of a retention basin for
drainage of this property.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated October 20, 1965,
from the Industrial Coordinator and Director of Public Works regarding the
exchange of certain City-owned property located on Stark Road, which is
part of the Public Works Yard, with property abutting the same which is
owned by the Shepard and Young Tool Company, the Council does hereby, on
its own motion, request that the City Planning Commission conduct a public
hearing on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, No. 543, as amended,
pertaining to the rezoning of the westerly 450 feet of Lot 12a of Newman
Schoolcraft Farms Subdivision from P-L to M-1, and the easterly 300 feet of
Lot 12b through 15, inclusive, of Newman Schoolcraft Farms Subdivision from
M-1 to P-L, and to thereafter make its report and recommendation to the
Council; further, the Department of Law is hereby requested to do all
things necessary to effect a proposed land exchange whereby the City would
convey to the Shepard and Young Tool Company the westerly 450 feet of Lot 12a
in consideration for the conveyance by the Shepard and Young Tool Company
of the easterly 300 feet of Lots 12b through 15, inclusive of Newman
Schoolcraft Farms Subdivision.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES• McCann, Dooley and Kleinert.
NAYS: Ventura, Pinto, Milligan and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#1032-65 RESOLVED that, the letter dated October 20, 1965, from the
Industrial Coordinator and the Director of Public Works regarding the
exchange of certain City-owned property located on Stark Road, which is
part of the Public Works Yard, with property abutting the same which is
owned by the Shepard and Young Tool Company, is hereby referred to the
Mayor for report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: McCann, Pinto, Dooley and McNamara.
NAYS: Ventura, Milligan and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
At 9:36 p. m. , a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Pinto, it was
#1033-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the veto by the Mayor, dated
November 3, 1965, of resolution #1007-65, adopted by the Council on October 27,
1965, the Council does hereby readopt said resolution #1007-65, the same as
if it were word for word repeated herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted and the Mayor's veto over-ruled.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1034-65 RESOLVED that, the Budget for 1965-66 is hereby amended so as to
add the item in the Budget of the Department of Law: COURT EXPENSE ACCOUNT,
$500.00, and prior year surplus is hereby amended in the amount of $500.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS- None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#1035-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the veto by the Mayor, dated
November 2, 1965, of resolution #1010-65, adopted by the Council on
October 27, 1965, the Council does hereby readopt said resolution #1010-65,
the same as if it were word for word repeated herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted and the Mayor's veto over-ruled.
By Councilman Pinto, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1036-65 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby increase the salary for
the Director of Youth Employment from its present amount to an amount of
$5,722.00 per annum, as provided in the 1965-66 Budget, such salary increase
to become effective with the first full pay period following December 1, 1965.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Pinto, Milligan, Dooley and Kleinert.
NAYS McCann and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McNamara and supported
by Councilman Milligan-
#1037-65 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia did on January 15,
1964, by Council Resolution No. 20-64, petition the Wayne County Drain Com-
missioner to initiate the proceedings for the establishment of a Livonia
Drainage Board No. 11, for the purpose of constructing a much needed public
improvement in the interest of the public health of the City, and
WHEREAS, on August 5, 1964, a contract was awarded to the Fattore
Construction Co. , for the construction thereof, the total cost of the project
being in the amount of $558,000.00, and
WHEREAS, there has been a considerable delay in the prosecution
of the work in that at the present time no work has been started to effect
this project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the Wayne County Drain Com-
missioner and the Livonia Drainage Board #11 take whatever steps are neces-
sary in order to cause the contractor to proceed with the construction of
this drainage project at the earliest possible date so that the health of
the City of Livonia is no longer endangered because of the flood conditions
surrounding this project.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Pinto, Milligan , Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1038-65 RESOLVED that, the preliminary plat of the proposed Madonna Estates
Subdivision No. 2, situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, having received the tentative approval of
the City Planning Commission on May 25, 1965, by its resolution #5-107-65,
and approved by the City Council on August 11, 1965, by its resolution
#819-65, and a report dated October 25, 1965, from the Chief City Engineer,
approved by the Director of Public Works, indicating that full compliance
has been made with the conditions upon which the preliminary plat was ap-
proved by the Council, and the City Planning Commission having approved the
final true plat on October 5, 1965, in its resolution #10-181-65, the
Council does hereby determine to grant its approval to the final plat of
Madonna Estates Subdivision No. 2, located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by Jako Land Company,
15030 Wyoming Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, as proprietors, the proprietors
thereof being required to do all things necessary to obtain full compliance
with the Plat Act, Act 172 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1929, as amended,
the Plat Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 500, as amended, and
the resolutions of the City Council of the City of Livonia, Michigan.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1039-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a complaint made by Mr. Louis
Couzens, 36531 Roycroft, Livonia, in a letter dated October 20, 1965, re-
garding the alleged noises emanating from the refrigeration units being
operated in the Food Fair supermarket located on Five Mile Road at Levan
Road, the Council does hereby request that the Food Fair supermarket take
whatever action is necessary to eliminate this problem immediately.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1040-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a complaint made by Mr. Louis
Couzens, 36531 Roycroft, Livonia, in a letter dated October 20, 1965, re-
garding the alleged noises emanating from the refrigeration units being
operated in the Food Fair supermarket located on Five Mile Road at Levan
Road, the Council does hereby request the Department of Law to submit a
report pertaining to the status of City ordinances regulating this type of
activity and to include in such report any further recommendations insofar
as the need for amendment of existing ordinances or the adoption of any
ordinances are concerned in this regard.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1041-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter from the president of
the Parent-Teachers Association of Botsford Elementary School, received by
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the City Clerk on October 25, 1965, pertaining to the need for sidewalks to
be located on Lathers Avenue from Seven Mile Road to the Botsford School
and on Brentwood Avenue from Seven Mile Road to Pembroke Avenue, the Council
does hereby take this means to advise the Parent-Teachers Association of
the Botsford School that the action taken by the Council in its resolution
#892-65, adopted on September 22, 1965, determined the necessity for the
installation of sidewalks on Lathers Avenue from Seven Mile Road to the
Botsford School and on Brentwood Avenue from Seven Mile Road to Pembroke
Avenue, and the City Assessor in the aforesaid resolution was requested to
prepare a special assessment roll which, upon the completion thereof, will
be presented to the City Council for the holding of a second public hearing
in accordance with the provisions of law.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1042-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated October 20, 1965,
from Bernard Edelman of Tomorrows Homes, Inc. , 13101 West Seven Mile Road,
Detroit 35, Michigan, regarding alleged damage caused to certain property
owned by Tomorrows Homes, Inc. , as a result of an easement conveyed to the
City for the construction of a sanitary sewer, the aforesaid property being
located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7 in the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the firm of John E. Hiltz & Associates, Inc.,
Consulting Engineers, 15601 W. McNichols Road, Detroit 35, Michigan, for a
report and recommendation with respect to same.
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By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1043-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated October 25,
1965, from the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and
Budget Director, approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting permission
to organize a City tapping crew, the Council does hereby increase the Outside
Labor Account, Service Installations Account of the Water Department budget
by the sum of $6,100.00, for the purpose of authorizing an increase in the
number of persons working in City Water Department classifications above the
number approved in the existing budget as follows:
a. 1 Water Operations Mechanic I at $2.71 per hour;
b. 1 Water Operations Mechanic I at $2.83 per hour;
c. 1 Water Operations Mechanic I Leader at $2.93 per hour; and
d. 1 Water Operations Mechanic II at $2.95 per hour.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1044-65 RESOLVED that, Rouge Building Company, 10450 West Nine Mile Road,
Oak Park, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to
approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following Subdivision: Burton
Hollow Estates Subdivision No. 6, located in the W.l/2 of Section 16, City
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of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated May 4, 1964; 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 April 14, 1964; 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 October 18, 1965; 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 con-
structed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions of
the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Plat Ordinance, Or-
dinance 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 fully 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;
(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:
Trees $2,675.00
Plan review, field inspection & administration 7,884.00
Future Traffic Control Signs 111.00;
(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 sub-
division 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 sub-
stantial 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:
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General Improvement Bond - $157,000.00, of which at least
$10,000.00 shall be in cash.
Sidewalk Bond - $16,500.00, of which at least $4,950.00 shall
be in cash;
and provided further, that the request for 27 foot wide concrete pavement
with 3-1/2" high curbs on Oakdale and Bristol Drives, is hereby granted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• McCann, Ventura, Pinto, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#1045-65 RESOLVED that, Mr. Jacob Menuck, Curtis Building Company, 18315 W.
McNichols Road, Detroit 19, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the
City Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following sub-
division: Nottingham Woods Subdivision, located in the N. E. 1/4 of Section
15, City of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated August 16,
1965; 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 August 31, 1965; 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 October 22, 1965;
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 con-
structed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions of
the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Plat Ordinance, Or-
dinance 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 fully 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;
(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:
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Future Traffic Control Signs $ 142.50
Plan review, administration & field inspection (5%) 9,523.00
and provided further, that the Council does hereby waive the requirements
of the Plat Ordinance No. 500, pertaining to the planting of street trees,
but only to the extent that trees existing within the subdivision sub-
stantially comply with the requirements of the Plat Ordinance, as determined
by the City;
(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 sub-
division 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 pro-
vided 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, irrevocable
letter of credit, 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 - $210,000.00, of which at least
$10,000.00 shall be in cash.
Sidewalk Bond - not required.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Pinto, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#1046-65 RESOLVED that, Rose-Hill Investment Company, 14201 West Eight
Mile Road, Detroit 35, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City
Council to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision:
Dover Courts Subdivision, located on the S. W. 1/4 of Section 31, City
of Livonia, and it appearing that tentative approval of said proposed plat
was given by the City Planning Commission under date of November 10, 1959
and June 2, 1964; and it further appearing that said proposed plat,
together with the plans and specifications for improvements therein, have
been approved by the Department of Public Works under date of October 26,
1965; the City Council does hereby approve said proposed plat on the
following conditions:
(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance
with the Plat Ordinance (No. 135) as amended, of the City of Livonia,
and the rules and regulations of the Department of Public Works,
within a period of two (2) years from the date of this resolution;
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(2) That the installation of such improvements shall be super-
vised and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such im-
provements shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily
installed until there is filed with the Council a Certificate as
provided in Section 14 of said Ordinance No. 135, as amended;
(3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix his
signature to said Plat until either said improvements have been
satisfactorily installed or, in lieu thereof, there is filed with
him by said proprietors a bond to the City of Livonia, in such
form as may be approved by the City Attorney, and in the following
amounts:
General Improvement Bond - $419,000.00, of which at least
$10,000.00 shall be in cash;
Sidewalk Bond - $27,000.00, of which at least $5,400.00 shall
be in cash;
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of
Livonia have been fully paid;
(4) That the proprietor submit to the City Engineer as-built
plans of all improvements installed in the subdivision, on cloth
reproducible material;
(5) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the
provisions of said Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk is
hereby authorized to affix his signature to said Plat as evidence
of this approval; and provided further, that instead of a corporate
surety bond, since Mr. Abe Green is a major owner of Wonderland
Shopping Center, the personal surety bond of Messrs. Abe Green,
Aubrey H. Ettenheimer, Leonard R. Farber and Howard M. Binkow, and
their respective wives, will be acceptable.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#1047-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation dated
October 15, 1965, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director
of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 8 of its
resolution #726-65, adopted on July 28, 1965, so as to reduce the bond
for remaining improvements in Idyle Hills Estates Subdivision No. 3, to
$4,000.00, which shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining improvements
in said subdivision, and further, the sidewalk bond remains the same; and
the City Clerk and City Treasurer are herein 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, Ventura, Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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#1048-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated October 18,
1965, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works,
regarding the proposed extension of a sanitary sewer line to be constructed
by the firm of Milwaukee Investments, 1802 Washington Blvd., Detroit, Mich.,
along the east line of Parcel 12B38b1 in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12,
which parcel is owned by the City of Livonia, at no cost to the City, the
Council does hereby refer the same to the Water and Sewer Board for its
report and recommendation.
Councilman Dooley was excused at 10:49 P. M.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Pinto, Milligan, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated October 18,
1965, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public
Works, the City Council of the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
does hereby determine to establish and create a public utility easement across
the following described property:
A 12-foot wide easement said easement being described as the
east 12 feet of the following described parcel:
The North 150 feet of the South 180 feet of the N.W. 1/4 of
the S.W. 1/4 of the N.W. 1/4 of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 12,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
except the West 60 feet thereof;
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have a certified copy of this
resolution recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1049-65 RESOLVED that, action creating a public utility easement across
certain property in Section 12, is hereby tabled pending a report from the
Water and Sewer Board on the extension of the sanitary sewer line, requested
in resolution #1048-65.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Milligan, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: McCann and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Dooley returned at 10:55 p.m.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1050-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated October 4, 1965,
from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works,
regarding the existence of a backyard drainage problem in the block between
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Bentley Avenue in the Lyndon Meadows Subdivision and Jacquelyn Drive in the
Belle-Mar Subdivision west of Middlebelt Road, 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 pro-
posed 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, 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, Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The letter dated October 8, 1965, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by
the Director of Public Works, pertaining to the location of primary service lines to
be installed by the Detroit Edison Company which would service the Greenwood Farms
Subdivision, was received and filed.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1051-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated October 15, 1965,
from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works, the
Council does hereby approve the request for transfer of $750.00 from the
Engineering Inspection Salaries Account (#258-1) to the Testing Materials
Account (#257-1), of the Engineering Division Budget, the aforesaid amount
of $750 to be expended as set out in the communication dated October 15, 1965.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1052-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a proposed amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance, No. 543, as amended, which purports to regulate abandoned
cars on private property, prepared by the Department of Law and submitted
by the Mayor in a communication dated October 21, 1965, the Council does
hereby refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recom-
mendation.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1053-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a proposed amendment to the
Building Code Ordinance, No. 449, as amended, which would amend Sections 2.06,
6.04 and 6.05 thereof, prepared by the Department of Law and transmitted in a
communication dated October 14, 1965, the Council does hereby refer the
same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#1054-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated September 1, 1965,
from the Personnel Director, approved by the Mayor and Budget Director,
which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on
August 31, 1965, wherein the Commission requests an additional appropriation
for the purpose of covering deficiencies in its various budget accounts as
well as a transfer of funds, the Council does hereby concur in such request
and does hereby authorize the following allocations:
From Acct. #159-2 $ 680.00
# 60-01 1,220.00
$1,900.00
To Accts:
#159-17 $ 10.00
#159-44 50.00
#159-45 565.00
#160-23 1,275.00
$1,900.00
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated September 16, 1965,
from the Personnel Director, approved by the Mayor and Budget Director,
which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on
September 7, 1965, pertaining to an amendment of Section 26.5 of the
Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Commission which would provide
for partial payment to be made by the City for certain part-time employees
for life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, the Council does
hereby concur and approve of the amendment made to Section 26.5 of the
rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission which would provide
as follows:
"RESOLVED that, Rule 26 Leaves Section 26.5 Insurance Premiums Payment of
the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Commission be amended as
follows (amendments in CAPS) FOR PERMANENT FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES the City
pays the total premium for hospitalization (Blue Cross-Blue Shield)
coverage, and one-half premium for the amount of life, accident and indemnity
insurance subscribed for by the employee.
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"FOR PERMANENT PART-TIME EMPLOYEES THE CITY PAYS ONE-HALF (1/2) THE TOTAL
PREMIUM FOR HOSPITALIZATION (BLUE CROSS - BLUE SHIELD) COVERAGE AND ONE-
QUARTER (1/4) PREMIUM FOR THE AMOUNT OF LIFE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DIS-
MEMBERMENT INSURANCE SUBSCRIBED FOR BY THE EMPLOYEE." (and the balance of
Section 26.5 shall continue to be in effect as presently provided);
there being sufficient funds in the insurance accounts of the budget to
accomplish this purpose.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1055-65 RESOLVED that, the recommendation dated September 16, 1965, from
the Civil Service Commission pertaining to an amendment to Section 26.5 of
the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Commission is hereby tabled
to the next study meeting of the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Pinto, Milligan and Dooley.
NAYS: McCann, McNamara and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1056-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated October 14, 1965,
from Mayor George W. Kuhn, Chairman of the Vigilance Tax Committee of the
City of Berkley, regarding the enactment of a city income tax pursuant to
the procedure taken by the City of Warren in this regard, the Council does
hereby refer the same to the Mayor for his report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Pinto, Milligan, Dooley and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The Opinion No. 65-35, dated October 26, 1965, from the Department of Law,
submitted pursuant to resolution #657-65, concerning jurisdiction of Wayne County
drains within the City, was received and filed.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1057-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated September 13, 1965,
from Brooks Ambulance Service, 31621 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
signed by Robert Brooks and Walter Gutowski, regarding the sale of the
equipment and business of Brooks Ambulance Service to Superior Ambulance
Corporation and requesting the approval and concurrence of the City Council
to the assumption by the Superior Ambulance Corporation of the rights and
obligations of the Brooks Ambulance Service in an existing ambulance ser-
vice agreement executed on November 1, 1962, pursuant to resolution #399-62,
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and having also considered a communication dated October 22, 1965, from the
Director of Public Safety, submitted pursuant to resolution #923-65, in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of
Law to modify and amend the aforesaid agreement so as to permit the Superior
Ambulance Corporation to assume the rights and obligations existing under
same in lieu of the Brooks Ambulance Service for the balance of the term
of said agreement which will expire on October 31, 1967; and for this
purpose, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to affix their
signatures to such amendatory agreement for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia 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, Ventura, Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Dooley was excused at 11:20 p. m. , for the balance of the meeting.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1058-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated March 11, 1965,
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, received by the City Clerk on
September 11, 1965, and the report and recommendation dated October 25, 1965,
from the Director of Public Safety, in connection therewith, the Council
does hereby approve of the request from Daniel A. Lord Holding Corporation,
a Michigan non-profit corporation, for a new Club License to be located
at 39100 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County; and the City
Clerk is requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1059-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated September 16,
1965, from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission regarding a request from
Consolidated Foods Corporation for a new SDM license to be located at
15385 Inkster Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby request
the Director of Public Safety for a report as to the nearest SDM location
in each direction to this proposed business; and that in the future all
such requests show this information.
Opinion No. 65-37, dated October 26, 1965, from the Department of Law,
submitted pursuant to resolution #969-65, pertaining to a millage tax for advertising
was received and filed.
The report dated October 27, 1965, from the Department of Law pertaining
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to Bulmon and Bulmon vs. City of Livonia, Circuit Court Case No. 626884, was re-
ceived and filed.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1060-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated September 9, 1965,
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, received by the City Clerk on
October 11, 1965, and the report and recommendation dated October 22, 1965,
from the Director of Public Safety in connection therewith, the Council does
hereby approve of the request from Livonia Lanes Lounge, Inc. , for a transfer
of ownership of 1965 Class C Licensed Business with Official Bowling Permit
located at 31630 Plymouth Road (north side of Plymouth Road between Merriman
and Farmington Roads) Livonia, Michigan, from Livonia Recreation, Inc., to
Livonia Lanes Lounge, Inc. (stockholders of both corporation being the
same); and further, the Council does hereby approve of the addition to be
made of 1930 square feet in the remodeling of the aforesaid premises
located at 31630 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
By Councilman Pinto, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1061-65 RESOLVED that, Petition 65-10-3-3, submitted by Charles A. Bryan,
attorney for petitioners Alex A. Zion and Helen M. Zion, for the vacation
of a certain easement located along the north and south boundary lines of
lots 66 and 67 of B. E. Taylor's Green Acres Subdivision, is hereby re-
ferred to the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation accord-
ing to law and Ordinance No. 29 as amended.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1062-65 RESOLVED that, having considered an opinion No. 65-36 from the
Department of Law, dated October 25, 1965, and the additional information
attached thereto in a communication dated October 25, 1965, submitted
pursuant to resolutions #957-65 and #898-65, and the Department of Law
having ruled therein that the determination of recognition of collective
bargaining agents should be made by the City Council for the purposes of
compliance with the provisions of Act 336 of the Public Acts of 1947, as
amended by Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1965, the Council does hereby
determine to grant and approve of the request made for recognition by
Local 192 an affiliate of the AFSC-ME, AFL-CIO, in a letter dated September 17,
1965, by Mr. William J. Charron, President of the Metropolitan Council No.
23, as the exclusive collective bargaining representative for all em-
ployees of the City of Livonia with the exception of policemen, firemen
and supervisory employees, as defined by Act 336 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1947, as amended by Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1965.
By Councilman Pinto, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
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adopted, it was
#1063-65 RESOLVED that, having considered Opinion No. 65-36, from the
Department of Law, dated October 25, 1965, and the additional information
attached thereto in a communication dated October 25, 1965, submitted pur-
suant to resolutions #957-65 and #898-65, and the Department of Law having
ruled therein that the determination of recognition of collective bargaining
agents should be made by the City Council for the purposes of compliance with
the provisions of Act 336 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1947, as amended
by Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1965, the Council does hereby determine
to grant and approve of the request made for recognition by Local 1164 an
affiliate of the IAFF, AFL-CIO, in a letter dated August 23, 1965, from
the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Livonia Fire
Fighters Association, as the exclusive collective bargaining representa-
tive for all firemen of the Livonia Fire Department of the City of Livonia,
Michigan, with the exception of the Fire Chief, as defined by Act 336 of the
Public Acts of Michigan of 1947, as amended by Act 379 of the Public Acts
of 1965.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1064-65 RESOLVED that, having considered Opinion No. 65-36 of the Depart-
ment of Law, dated October 25, 1965, and the additional information attached
thereto in a communication dated October 25, 1965, submitted pursuant to
resolutions #957-65 and #898-65, that although the determination of
recognition of collective bargaining agents should be made by the City
Council, that this would not mean that collective bargaining should be
exclusively conducted by the City Council, accordingly, the Council does
hereby designate the Civil Service Commission of the City of Livonia,
Michigan, as the agent of the City of Livonia for the purposes of collective
bargaining in compliance with the provisions of Act 336, of the Public Acts
of Michigan of 1947, as amended by Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1965.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Pinto, Milligan, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McNamara and supported
by Councilman McCann:
#1065-65 WHEREAS, November 3, 1965, at 8:00 o'clock p. m., Eastern
Standard Time, has been set as the date and time for opening bids for
the purchase of $500,000.00 General Obligation Fire Station Bonds of the
City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan;
AND WHEREAS, said bids have been publicly opened and read;
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AND WHEREAS, the following bids have been received:
Bidder Maturity Interest Rate Premium
Clark, Dodge & Co. 1966-70 5.0%
$345,952.29 1971-75 4.5
(3.8733%) 1976-86 3.75 $15.00
1987-89 3.80
1990-95 3.90
City National Bank of Detroit 1966-71 5.0%
$347,897.83 1972-79 4.0 $96.50
(3.89511%) 1980-88 3.80
1989-95 3.9
Kenower, MacArthur & Co. 1966-77 4.5%
$349,590.08 1978- 4.375
(3.91405%) 1979-83 3.75 $163.00
1984-88 3.80
1989-95 3.90
AND WHEREAS, the bid of Clark, Dodge & Co. , has been determined
to produce the lowest interest cost to the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The bid of Clark, Dodge & Co. as above stated, be and
the same is hereby accepted.
2. Checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned to
each bidder's representative or by registered mail.
3. 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 McCann, Ventura, Pinto, Milligan, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1066-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated November 3,
1965, from the Director of Public Works regarding a proposed agreement
to be entered into between the City of Livonia and Mr. Thomas W. Quaine,
for the removal of sand from the Castle Gardens Parksite by the Thomas W.
Quaine Company in this regard, the Council does hereby refer the same to
the Department of Law for the preparation of such an agreement, to there-
after be submitted to the Council for its approval.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1067-65 RESOLVED that, the Mayor be requested to inform the Council of
• any Federal or State funds being received by the County of Wayne for that
portion of Newburgh Road that is within the City limits of Livonia,
On motion of Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann and
unanimously adopted, this 513th regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 11:38 p. m. , November 3, 1965.
Addison W. Bacon, ► erk