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MINUTES OF THE FIVE HUNDRED FIFTEENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 17, 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 8:14 p. m. Councilman Pinto 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;
Virginia Handzlik, Deputy City Clerk; Steve Polgar, City Attorney; Harry C. Tatigian,
first Assistant City Attorney; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; Winthrop Sears,
Library Commission; Donald Huested, Planning Commission; Don Hull, City Planner;
Dave Meinzinger, Building Authority; John Dufour, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation;
David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner; William J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer;
Richard Jones, Assistant Superintendent, Operations Division; Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr.,
Chief Accountant; James Miller, Personnel Director; and Joel F. LaBo, Director of
Public Safety.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1089-65 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 514th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held November 10, 1965, are hereby approved.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1090-65 RESOLVED that, the letter dated November 17, 1965, from the Depart—
ment of Law, submitted at the request of the Mayor, regarding proposed Charter
amendments which would (1) change terms of elective office, and (2) modify
requirements to qualify for appointive offices, is hereby referred to the
Committee of the Whole, and the Mayor is requested to meet with the Council
to discuss the proposed amendments.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated October 15, 1965, and the report and recom-
mendation dated November 1, 1965, from the Director of Public Safety in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
Arnold Livonia Center, Inc. , for a new SDM license to be located at 36642
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice President at 8:17 p. m. , to support
the above resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara and McCann.
The Vice President declared the resolution denied.
The President resumed the Chair at 8:19 p. m.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1091-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated November 8,
1965, from the City Clerk regarding the expiration on December 31, 1965, of
the terms of office for two members of the Board of Canvassers of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby request that the Executive Committee of the
Republican Party of Livonia, and the Executive Committee of the Livonia
Democratic Club each submit the name or names of nominee or nominees to be
considered by the City Council for appointment to the Board of Canvassers
for a term of four (4) years commencing on January 1, 1966, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 30a of the Public Acts of 1963 (2nd Executive Session) ,
(M.S.A. Section 6.1030 (1) ).
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Milligan and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1092-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated October 26, 1965,
from the Planning Director, which transmits a draft of a proposed amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 543, which would establish a C-3
commercial zoning classification and which is submitted pursuant to resolu-
tion #738-65, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Pinto, seconded by Councilman Milligan and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1093-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated October 25,
1965, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works,
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submitted pursuant to resolution #891-65, regarding the improvement of Henry
Ruff Road north of Five Mile Road so as to provide direct and permanent
access to the Riley Junior High School parking area from Five Mile Road, the
Council does hereby request that the Livonia Board of Education indicate
whether or not they would be willing to dedicate the easterly forty-three feet
of their property for right-of-way purposes in connection with this project,
as well as whether or not they would consent to participate in the proposed
special assessment apportionment necessary in order to finance the cost of
the said improvement; and the City Clerk is requested to forward a copy of
said report of the Chief City Engineer, together with a copy of this resolu-
tion to the Livonia Board of Education, Att: Mr. Benton Yates, Superintendent.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Pinto and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1094-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated November 2, 1965,
from Mr. Alfred D. Young, 29600 Jacquelyn Drive, Livonia, regarding the
necessity of installing sidewalks on Middlebelt Road between Five Mile and
Schoolcraft Roads, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Chief City
Engineer for his report regarding the anticipated cost of acquiring the right
of way necessary for the permanent improvement of Middlebelt Road to its
ultimate width between Schoolcraft and Five Mile Roads, as well as a map
and any other information in this regard, it being the understanding of the
Council that after the right of way is obtained, the City may then proceed
with the installation of sidewalks,
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1095-65 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
Payments 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.
"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 DISMEMBERMENT 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert.
LNAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#1096-65 RESOLVED that , having considered a communication dated November 2,
1965, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works,
regarding the acquisition of the easements for the construction of the
Hubbard-Baseline Sanitary Sewer in Area 4b, the Council does hereby authorize
the Department of Law and the Engineering Division to obtain an easement from
the owners of parcel 03A33a (William and Harry Hanaford) in the amount of
$100.00; further, the Council does authorize the payment of $100.00 to
John P. and Maudaleene A. Larkin, 31745 Eight Mile Road, Livonia, the owners
of tax parcels 03A33a2 and OsA33al, for the damage caused to their property
in the actual construction of the sanitary sewer across their property; as
well as the payment of $100.00 to William Gonda and Violet A. Gonda, his
wife, 32205 Eight Mile Road, Livonia, the owners of tax parcel 03A61a, for
the damage caused to their property in the actual construction of the sani-
tary sewer across their property; and for this purpose, the Council does
hereby authorize the expenditure of the aforesaid amounts from the Sewer
Division Easement Account , such sums to be reimbursed from the proceeds of
the sale of Series III, Sanitary Sewer Bonds; and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
L' A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS. None,
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1097-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation dated
August 31, 1965, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its
resolution 8-136-65, in regard to Petition 65-8-1-18, initiated by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on the north
side of Five Mile Road, approximately 2,050 feet west of Newburgh Road, in
the South 1/2 of Section 18, from R-3-B to R-2-A; and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on November 8, 1965,
pursuant to resolution #934-65; the Council does hereby concur with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 65-8-1-18
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 543 in accordance with this resolu-
tion.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS: Milligan.
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The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1098-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated August 31, 1965, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth
its resolution 8-134-65, in regard to Petition 65-8-1-16, submitted by
Consumers Power Company for a change of zoning on the north side of Plymouth
Road approximately 660 feet west of Farmington Road, in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 28, from RUFB and C-2 to M-1; and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on November 8, 1965, pursuant
to resolution #934-65; the Council does hereby concur with the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 65-8-1-16 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 543 in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Milligan and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1099-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated August 31, 1965, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth
its resolution #8-135-65, in regard to Petition 65-8-1-15, initiated by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on
the Northwest corner of Schoolcraft and Hubbard Roads in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 22, from R-1-B and RUF to PS: and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on November 8, 1965, pursuant
to resolution #934-65; the Council does hereby reject the recommendation
of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition 65-8-1-15 is hereby
denied, without prejudice, for the following reasons:
1. that there is no need for this type of use in that general vicinity
of the City at this time;
2. the matter of location and/or installation of the I-96 Freeway has
not as yet been determined by the Council; and
3. that the land is presently restricted to a retention basin use.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1100-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated August 31, 1965, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth
its resolution #8-133-65, in regard to Petition 65-8-1-12, submitted by
Wayne H. Jones for a change of zoning on the South side of Ann Arbor Trail
approximately 360 feet west of Newburgh Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 31, from RUFB to C-1; and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on November 8, 1965, pursuant to resolu-
tion #934-65, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and the said Petition 65-8-1-12 is hereby denied for
the following reasons:
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1. that the existing commercial zoning in that area is not being used
presently,
2. the intended use for this area is not in the best interest of the
City and the service would be rendered on two lanes and the commercial
traffic would cause traffic problems.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McCann and Ventura.
NAYS: McNamara and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Pinto, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1101-65 RESOLVED that, Council resolution #945-65, adopted on October 10,
1965, is hereby amended so as to provide that Charter Commissioners shall
be compensated at the rate of $10.00 per meeting of actual attendance, not
to exceed ninety (90) meetings and not to include any meetings which are
held subsequent to one year from the date of the election of the Charter
Commission; and also all prior resolutions of the Council are hereby amended
only to the extent that they are inconsistent herewith.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1102-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated October 29, 1965,
from the Chesapeake Realty Development Corporation, which requests an oil
and gas lease for lots 530, 531 and 532 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 9
of part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, and submits therewith the pro-
posed six month non-drilling oil and gas lease, the Council does hereby
refer the same to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation
as to the form of the agreement submitted.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1103-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated October 28,
1965, from the Department of Law, which submits a proposed amendment to
Section 1 of Ordinance 220, pursuant to the request of the Mayor, which
ordinance regulates the discharge of fire arms, the Council does hereby
refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Pinto and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1104-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from the
Harrison School PTA, 28811 Jamison, Livonia, Michigan, setting forth its
resolution adopted October 12, 1965, to which is attached petitions contain-
ing signatures of residents living in the area requesting that action be
taken to grade the parksite located south of Harrison School, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the Director of Public Works for his report
and recommendation.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Pinto and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1105-65 RESOLVED that, the letter dated November 6, 1965, from the
Historical Commission regarding the removal of certain buildings adjacent
to the City owned building at 34004 Seven Mile Road, more commonly known
as Quaker Acres, is hereby tabled to the next study meeting of the Council.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1106-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition received by the
City Clerk on November 9, 1965, from Kenneth R. Warren, agent for Greene
Motors, Inc., and Alice McKinney, and in accordance with the provisions of
Act 73 of the Public Acts of 1959, as amended, the Council does hereby ap-
prove of dividing Lot No. 76 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 1 Subdivision,
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33 in the City of Livonia, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E.,
into two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
Parcel 1: The North 146.99 feet of Lot 76a3a on Supervisor's Livonia
Plat #1 (Tax Item 33b76a3a) and item 33b1, 4a2, 76ab, 76b on the Tax
Rolls, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33 in the City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan;
Parcel 2: The South 69.51 feet of Lot 76a3a on Supervisor's Livonia
Plat #1 (Tax Item 33b76a3a) and item 33b76a2a on the Livonia Tax
Rolls, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan;
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid petition, which is made a
part hereof by this reference; and the City Clerk is requested to cause
a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the office of the
Wayne County Register of Deeds.
By Councilman Pinto, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1107-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition received by the City
Clerk on November 9, 1965, from William McCully, 19019 Riverview, Detroit 19,
Michigan, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 73 of the Public
Acts of 1959, as amended, the Council does hereby approve of dividing Lots
Nos. 320-326 of Garden Grove Subdivision of part of the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 10 in the City of Livonia into four (4) parcels, the legal
descriptions of which shall read as follows:
Parcel 1. All of lot 326 and the south 30 feet of lot 325 in Garden
Grove Subdivision, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10 in the City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan;
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Parcel 2. All of lot 324, the south 20 feet of lot 323 and the north
15 feet of lot 325 in Garden Grove Subdivision, in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 10, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan;
Parcel 3. All of lot 322, the south 10 feet of lot 321 and the north
20 feet of lot 323 in Garden Grove Subdivision, in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 10, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan;
Parcel 4. All of lot 320 and the north 30 feet of lot 321 in Garden
Grove Subdivision, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan;
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid petition, which is made a
part hereof by this reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the office of
The Wayne County Register of Deeds.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1108-65 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby request that the Depart-
ment of Law submit its opinion regarding the applicable law relating to
the procedure that may be used to regulate lot splits of commercially zoned
property.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#1109-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated November 9, 1965,
from the Personnel Director and approved by the Mayor and Budget Director,
which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on
November 2, 1965, regarding a three cent (3 ) an hour incremental wage
adjustment to be provided for the classification of Equipment Mechanic II
and which will provide a wage range from the present wage grade 99
($2.80 to $2.92) to wage grade 100 at $2.83 to $2.95 per hour, and which
wage adjustment of three cents (3 ) an hour will be made retroactive to
April 4, 1964, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the afore-
said action of the Civil Service Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Pinto, seconded by Councilman Milligan and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1110-65 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated November 8, 1965,
from the Chief City Engineer and Superintendent of Operations, approved by
the Director of Public Works, submitted pursuant to resolution #985-65,
which reviews the City seal coat program and sets forth information pertain-
ing to the possibility of defraying the cost of the annual seal coating
program by special assessment against the benefiting property owners, the
Council does hereby refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Com-
mittee for its report and recommendation.
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By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1111-65 RESOLVED that, the preliminary plat of the proposed Idyle Hills
Estates Subdivision No. 3, situated in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, having received the tentative
approval of the City Planning Commission on April 20, 1965, by its resolu-
tion #4-74-65, and approved by the City Council on July 28, 1965, by its
resolution #726-65, and a report dated November 17, 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 approved by the Council, and the City Planning Commission having
approved the final plat on November 2, 1965, in its resolution #11-192-65,
the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval to the final plat
of Idyle Hills Estates Subdivision No. 3, located in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 16, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by
Rouge Building Company, 10450 West Nine Mile Road, Oak Park, Michigan, as
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.
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Dooley and supported
by Councilman Pinto
#1112-65 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 35, for the pro-
posed installation of paving on the north 1/2 of Lyndon Avenue between
Harrison and Garden Avenues in Section 24 of the City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and
Ordinance No. 4u1, as amended, of the City of Livonia, a public hearing
thereafter having been held thereon on Monday, July 19, 1965, at 8:30 o'clock
p. m., 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. 35; and
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 assessments
set forth in said special assessment roll dated May 25, 1965, in the
amount of $10,695.27, are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be
derived by construction of improvements proposed in said district, in
accordance with the plans of the Chief City Engineer and resolutions of
the City Council;
2. Said Special Assessment Roll No. 35 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects;
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3. The amount of said roll shall he divided into ten (10) equal
annual installments with interest at the rate of four percent (4%) per
annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment from the date of confirmation.
In such cases where the installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00)
the number of installments shall be reduced so that each installment shall
be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00) as possible. The first install-
ment 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 or Ordinance No.
401, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation
on the assessment roll, and the said assessment roll shall then be im-
mediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall then publish notice
as is required by Section 6.03, and mail assessment statements to the
respective 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 provided 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;
6. That the City Council having determined to pay the amount of
$9,461.38 for the paving in front of City owned property (Item 24Y1a1)
within the said district, the said sum is hereby transferred from the Unal-
located Fund of the General Budget to the Special Assessment District No. 35,
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: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS None.
The report of the Municipal Court for the month of October, 1965, was
received and filed.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1113-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the study and analysis made by
the Livonia City Planning Department regarding the expansion and re-
development of the Livonia Mall area, the Council does hereby concur in
and approve of the concept envisioned for the anticipated growth in this
area by the City Planning Commission and does hereby request that the City
Planning Commission do all things necessary to implement and put the same
into effect.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1114-65 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated November 10,
1965, submitted by the Sanitation Division by the Assistant Director of
Public Works, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for
submission by the Mayor, which submits a financial study of the clean
landfill requirements and a proposed incinerator construction program for
the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby request that the law firm of
Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone submit its opinion regarding the follow-
ing matters:
(a) May a general obligation bond issue, if approved by the electorate,
be used for the purpose of building an incinerator as well as
for the acquisition of additional land for landfill purposes?
(b) May the income received from the tax levy of one (1) mill presently
imposed pursuant to Act 298 of the Public Acts of 1917 be used to
retire general obligation bonds with respect to this matter; may
this income also be used to recover the cost of operation of such
an incinerator?
(c) What other methods of financing this project are available in
addition to a general obligation bond issue and what would be
your recommendation in this connection?
further, in the event it is the recommendation of the firm of Miller,
Canfield, Paddock and Stone to utilize a general obligation bond issue for
the proposed incinerator , as well as the acquisition of the additional land
for landfill purposes, the Council does hereby request that the law firm of
Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone prepare and submit the necessary resolu-
tion for the purpose of placing a general obligation bond issue for this
purpose at an election to be conducted in 1966; and further, the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to Miller,
Canfield, Paddock and Stone, Esqs., 2500 Detroit Bank and Trust Building,
Detroit 26, Michigan; attention: Stratton S. Brown, Esq.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Milligan and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1115-65 RESOLVED that, the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and
the members of the Board, are hereby requested to meet with the Council
at the earliest date, which date shall be mutually agreed upon between
the Chairman of the Board and the President of the Council , for the purpose
of discussing what action can and should be taken to alleviate the congested
agenda the Zoning Board now has so as to provide citizens with an early
hearing of appeals taken to the Zoning Board.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#1116-65 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has been privileged during the past
twelve years to have had the spiritual guidance of the Reverend Jay Coulton,
Pastor of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, which church he did help to establish
from its early beginning as a mission church, and
WHEREAS, Rev. Coulton's contribution to Livonia's spiritual and
temporal developments during those significant, formative years has been
gratefully appreciated by her citizens of every faith; and
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WHEREAS, Rev. Coulton hus performed many civic services and
given unselfishly of his time and efforts to such endeavors, has served
on the Livonia Youth Commission, the Civil Defense Advisory Board, and
served as the Protestant Chaplain for the Livonia Police Department; and
WHEREAS, it is with a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation
that the citizens of Livonia view the good services that the Rev. Coulton
has performed; and
WHEREAS, understandably his coming departure for Trenton, Michigan,
occasions feelings of regret among those who have benefited from his under-
standing and wisdom,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in recognition of the rewarding
services that the City of Livonia has known and appreciated, that the City
Council of the City of Livonia does herewith join with the members of the
St. Andrews Episcopal Church in expressing sincere commendation for the fine
work of the Reverend Jay Coulton and extends to him every good wish for
continued success in his spiritual undertaking.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#1117-65 WHEREAS, GLADYS L. PRICE has been an employee of the City of Livonia
for over twelve years during which time she has served faithfully and
diligently in the City Clerk's office and has been the secretary of the
City Council for these many years and is now retiring from her position; and
WHEREAS, GLADYS has been a helpful friend and a faithful confidante
to the City Council as well as to other City officials and employees during
this time; and
WHEREAS, among her many duties has been the important role of
accurately recording the minutes and public hearings conducted by the City
Council which has included the recording of over 12,000 resolutions which
will endure as a part of the permanent records of this city; and
WHEREAS, GLADYS during this tenure has unselfishly given her time
and devotion to the performance of her duties,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, having earned the admiration
and respect of the members of the City Council, the Council believes it
fitting and proper to record at this time its sincere appreciation to
GLADYS for a job well done and to wish her good health and happiness in
the future, and with it the assurance that although it will be possible but
difficult to replace her in her job, it will forever be impossible to replace
her in our hearts.
The President of the Council declared this 515th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia duly adjourned at 9:20 p. m. , November 17, 1965.
ADDISON W. BACON, erk