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MINUTES OF THE FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On March 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 07 P M. . Councilman Allen delivered the
invocation Roll was called with the following result Present--Rudolf R
Kleinert , Peter A. Ventura , John T. Daugherty , Daniel C Allen Absent--
*James R. McCann and Edward H McNamara.
Elected and appointed officials present Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk,
Steve Polgar , City Attorney, Milton Firestone , A.3sistant City Attorney,
Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works, Don Hull , City Planner, Carl Demek,
Superintendent , Operations Division, William J. Strasser , Chief City Engineer,
Daniel R Andrew, Industrial Coordinator, David L. Jones , Water and Sewer
imCommissioner, Joel LaBo , Director of Public Safety, and Harry C . Tatigian,
first A3sistant City Attorney
By Councilman Dooley , seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#197-65 RESOLVED that , the minutes of the 483rd regular meeting of
the Council of the City of Livonia held February 24, 1965 , are hereby
approved
The following resolution was unanimously offered , supported and
adopted
#198-65 WHEREAS, on February 25 , and February 26 , 1965 , an unusually
heavy snowfall did create a condition in the City of Livonia that
amounted to a state of emergency, all the usual activities within our
City were virtually stopped because of the extreme weather conditions ,
and
WHEREAS , due to the loyalty and efforts of our City employees ,
especially those in the Department of Public Works , Police and Fire
Departments , roads were made passable, emergencies were handled and our
im citizens were soon able to resume their normal activities, and
WHEREAS, a comparison with comparable conditions in other com-
munities warrants this judgment ,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that , this City Council , on
this date, does commend the aforementioned City employees for their
im loyalty and responsibilities to their jobs in meeting this emergency,
and further, the City Council on behalf of all people in Livonia does
extend its grateful thanks to our City employees for a job well done.
*Councilman James R McCann arrived at 8 11 P . M. .
Councilman Ventura introduced the following emergency Ordinance
No 510
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 77 OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
KNOWN AS THE RETIREMENT PLAN ORDINANCE , BY AMENDING SECTION
8 01 OF ARTICLE 8 00 THEREOF.
The foregoing Ordinance is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office
of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
A roll call vote was taken on the above Ordinance with the following result
AYES Allen, Dooley, McCann, Ventura, Daugherty and Kleinert
NAYS None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
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on publication.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Allen, it was
#199-65 RESOLVED that , the Detroit Bank and Trust Company be , and is
hereby, appointed as paying agent for the $1 , 800 00 principal amount
of City of Livonia , Wayne County, Michigan, 1964 Motor Vehicle High-
way Fund Bonds as follows
Par Value Date of Denomination Interest Maturity Coupons
Issue Rate Payable
$1 , 800 ,000 9- 1-64 $5 ,000 each 3- 1/ 2% $85 ,000 7/1/65 First
85 ,000 7/ 1/66 Coupon
90 ,000 7/ 1/67 Payable
" 90 , 000 7/1/68 1/ 1/65
90 ,000 7/1/69
95 ,000 7/ 1/ 70 Coupon
" 95 ,000 7/1/71 Payable
3- 1/57 100 ,000 7/ 1/72 Jan. 1
" 115 ,000 7/ 1/ 73 &
120 ,000 7/ 1/ 74 July 1
130 ,000 7/ 1/ 75
3- 1/47 130 ,000 7/ 1/76
" 135 ,000 7/ 1/77
3- 7/ 20/ 215 ,000 7/1/78
" 225 ,000 7/ 1/ 79
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that , the Detroit Bank and Trust
Company receive as compensation for its services as Paying Agent ,
fees on the following basis
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For services in paying coupons - $0 . 12 per coupon paid, subject to a
minimum of $10 . 00 on any one interest date
For services in paying bonds at each maturity or call prior to maturity -
$1 . 50 for each bond of $5 ,000 �T
Plus out-of-pocket expenses , such as postage , registered mail , etc
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that , all cancelled bonds , coupons ,
and statements of account may be forwarded to City of Livonia,
Michigan
Attention Addison W Bacon, City Clerk Tel No GA. 1-2000
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES Allen, Dooley, McCann, Ventura, Daugherty and Kleinert .
NAYS None.
An Ordinance Amending Section 24 of the Zoning Map of the City of
lowLivonia and Amending Article 3 00 of the Zoning Ordinance , Ordinance No 60 ,
as amended , of the City of Livonia , by Adding Thereto Section _(Petition
Z-629) introduced on February 24, 1965 , by Councilman McNamara, was taken
from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following
result
AYES Dooley, McCann, Daugherty and Kleinert .
NAYS Allen and Ventura
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would be-
come effective on publication
An Ordinance to Regulate the Distribution of Commercial and Non-
Commercial Handbills and to License Persons Engaged in Business as Bill
Posters for Hire and Distributors of Handbills for Hire, to Define Terms
im. and to Provide Penalties for the Violation of Such Ordinance , introduced
on February 24, 1965 , by Councilman McCann, was taken from the table and
a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result
AYES Allen, Dooley, McCann, Ventura , Daugherty and Kleinert ,
NAYS None.
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would be-
come effective on publication.
An Ordinance Amending Section 30 of the Zoning Map of the City of
im Livonia, and Amending Article 3. 00 of the Zoning Ordinance , Ordinance No . 60 ,
as amended, of the City of Livonia , by Adding Thereto Section (Petition
Z-658) introduced on February 24, 1965 , by Councilman Dooley, was taken from
the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result
AYES Allen, Dooley, McCann, Ventura, Daugherty and Kleinert .
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would be-
come effective on publication.
An Ordinance Amending Section 27 of the Zoning Map of the City of
Livonia, and Amending Article 3 00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No . 60 ,
as amended, of the City of Livonia, by Adding Thereto Section (Petition
Z-659) introduced on February 24, 1965 , by Councilman McCann, was taken from
the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result
AYES Allen, Dooley, McCann, Ventura, Daugherty and Kleinert
NAYS None.
imThe President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would be-
come effective on publication.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#200-65 RESOLVED that , having considered the report dated February 16 ,
1965, of the Department of Law, relative to the acquisition of parcel
33M2b, which land is necessary for the opening and extension of Yale
Avenue south of Plymouth Road and which would extend from the north
boundary line of Country Homes Subdivision to Plymouth Road, the Council
does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary
purchase agreement to acquire this site for the sum of $9 , 675. 00 , the
cost of the acquisition of this property shall be financed from the
General Fund of the City of Livonia , the same to be considered an ad-
vance from the proceeds of a special assessment district established
for the purpose of defraying the cost of the proposed improvement , and
which district shall be created pursuant to provisions of Section 3. 03
and 4. 01 of Ordinance No . 401 , as amended,
LT. IS FURTHER RESOLVED that , the owner or owners of the pro
perty herein to be conveyed shall furnish to the City of Livonia a policy
of title insurance bearing a date later than this resolution, guaran-
teeing title in the condition required for performance of this resolu-
tion, the same being subject to review and approval of the Department
of Law,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that , a sum not to exceed $300 .00 is
hereby appropriated from the General Fund for the purpose of pro- rating
at the time of closing the 1964 City, School and County Taxes which have
been paid by said owner or owners,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that , the owner or owners of the pro-
perty herein to be conveyed shall execute on a form approved by the
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Department of Law, a warranty deed conveying said property to the
City of Livonia and described as follows
Parcel M2b
The westerly 43 feet of the following described parcel
That part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 33 , T 1 S ,
Range 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County , Michigan,
described as beginning at the N W corner of Section 33
and proceeding thence due East along the N Section line,
238 feet , thence S . 00 04 ' 20" W. 330 feet, thence due
West , 238 feet , thence N. 00 04 ' 20" E along the W
Section line , 330 feet to the point of beginning,
and upon receipt of same , the City Clerk is requested to record such
warranty deed with the Wayne County Register of Deeds, and further, the
City Clerk, City Treasurer and Department of Law are herein authorized
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 Allen, Dooley, McCann, Ventura, Daugherty and Kleinert
im NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously
adopted, it was
#201-65 RESOLVED that , the matter of fees for appraisals for land
necessary for the opening and extension of Yale Avenue south of Ply-
mouth Road be tabled pending further report from the City Attorney
The resolution dated February 15 , 1965 , from the Water and Sewer Board
concurring with action of the Council regarding the Amrhein Road Sanitary
Sewer Extension was received and filed
The resolution dated February 15 , 1965 , from the Water and Sewer Board
concurring with action of the Council regarding the Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project , Phase IL was received and filed
The letter dated February 16 , 1965 , from the Michigan Liquor. Control
[AmCommission requesting the Council to add names of Philip R Hoffiz and
Thaddeus J Opalinski as partners in the application for Class C license
of Henry Ofiara, was received and filed for the information of the Council
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The report dated February 17 , 1965 , from the Department of Public
Safety regarding parking at the Suburban Chop House , 30325 Six Mile Road,
Livonia, submitted pursuant to resolution #105-65 , was received and filed
for the information of the Council
Councilman Ventura introduced the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE 3. 00 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 60 , AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA, BY ADDING THERETO SECTION (Petition Z-635)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeat-
ed herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously
adopted, it was
#202-65 RESOLVED that , having considered a communication dated
February 23 , 1965 , from Marvin R. Stempren, State Representative, 35th
District , concerning a proposed amendment to Act 270 , Public Acts of
1921 , as amended, Railroad Maintenance of Way and Equipment , requested
by resolution #113-65 , the Council does hereby take this means to advise
Representative Stempien that a representative of the Council will appear
before the House Committee on Public Safety in support of the proposed
bill , if need be
By Councilman Dooley , seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#203-65 RESOLVED that , pursuant to the report and recommendation
dated February 9 , 1965 , of the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Director of Public Works , the Council does hereby amend Item No . 3 of
resolution #504- 61 adopted July 31 , 1961 , as amended by resolutions
#537-63, #238-62 , #608-62 and #599- 64, so as to release the cash bond
of $2,000 00 deposited to insure the installation of improvements in
Taylor Gardens Subdivision, it appearing from the aforesaid report and
recommendation that all improvements have been satisfactorily installed
in accordance with the rules and regulations and ordinances of the City
of Livonia , and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are herein authorized
Im to do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
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AYES Allen, Dooley, McCann, Ventura, Daugherty and Kleinert
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#204-65 RESOLVED that , having considered the letter received February
18 , 1965 , from Mrs Rita Millman, Tag Day Chairman of Suburban Detroit
Chapter of Deborah Hospital , 14120 Greenbriar, Oak Park, Michigan,
regarding a contemplated fund raising door- to-door campaign, the
Council does hereby take this means to inform such organization that
the City of Livonia has existing ordinances regulating this type of
activity and therefore refers this organization to the City Clerk and
the Livonia Police Department
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#205-65 RESOLVED that , having considered the communication dated
March 1 , 1965 , from the Industrial Coordinator in regard to a grant
of easement obtained from the Chesapeake Realty Development Corporation,
an Indiana Corporation, dated February 19 , 1965 , which conveys a strip
of land 10 feet in width , located south of Amrhein Road in the south-
east 1/4 and the southwest 1/4 of Section 30 , the Council does hereby
accept for and on behalf of the City of Livonia such grant of ease-
ment , the Council does further authorize the advance of the sum of
ift $1 . 00 from the General Fund to be made payable to the Chesapeake
Realty Development Corporation in consideration for this conveyance ,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have such grant of easement
recorded at the Wayne County Register of Deeds office 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 wibh the following
result
AYES Allen, Dooley , McCann, Ventura, Daugherty and Kleinert
NAYS None
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#206-65 RESOLVED that , having considered a communication dated
March 1 , 1965 , from the Department of Law, to which is attached a
communication dated February 9 , 1965 , from the Chief City Engineer
in regard to warranty deeds obtained from Elmdale , Inc , a Michigan
corporation, in connection with right-of-way requirements for the
proposed Parklane Apartment Site located in the S. W. 1/4 of Section
13 , the Council does hereby accept for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia conveyances made by warranty deeds from Elmdale, Inc . , a
Michigan corporation, the following described property
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Commencing at the S. W. corner of Section 13 , I . 1 S . , R. 9 E ,
City of Livonia , Wayne County , Michigan, thence due east 1289 74
feet along the south line of said section, thence due north 33 . 00
feet to a point of beginning, thence N. 1° 05 ' 08" W. 327 . 43 ft ,
thence S . 89 ° 42 ' 43" W. 627 . 72 ft , thence S . 44° 38 ' 37" W.
108 . 55 ft , thence due west 249 31 ft . , thence N. 0° 28 ' 57" W
50 . 00 ft , thence due east 228 84 feet , thence N. 44° 38 ' 37" E .
108 , 40 ft . , thence N. 89 ° 42 ' 43" E. 697 77 ft , thence 8 . 1 "05 '08"
E . 377 69 ft , thence due west 50 , 01 ft to the point of beginning,
containing 1 . 56 acres ,
and
Commencing from the S. W. corner of Section 13 , T. 1 S . , R 9 E . ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County , Michigan, thence due D . Along the
S. line of Section 13 , 332 . 60 / to the point of beginning, thence
N. 0 degrees 28 minutes 57 seconds West 280 00 feet , thence due E
27 4 feet , thence S. 0 degrees 28 minutes 57 seconds East 280 00
feet , thence due west 27 . 40 feet , to the point of beginning,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have such warranty deeds
recorded at the Wayne County Register of Deeds office and to do all
things necessary and pertinent to the full performance of this resol-
ution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
Ireaul�
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AYES Allen, Dooley , McCann, Daugherty and Kleinert .
NAYS Ventura .
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#207-65 RESOLVED that , having considered the letters dated March 3 ,
1965 , from the City Attorney and the Mayor , the Council does hereby
reconsider its roll call vote , taken on February 24, 1965 , on the
Ordinance to regulate the speed of trains in the City of Livoniu.
A roll call vote was conducted on the Ordinance to Regulate the Speed of
Trains in the City of Livonia, with the following result
AYES None.
NAYS Allen, Dooley, McCann, Ventura , Daugherty and Kleinert
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The President declared the Ordinance denied
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Councilman McCann introduced the following new emergency Ordinance
No , 515
LAN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE SPEED AND OPERATION OF
RAILROAD TRAINS WITHIN THE CITY OF LIVONIA.
The foregoing Ordinance is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office
of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
A roll call vote was conducted on the foregoing emergency Ordinance , with
the following result -
AYES Allen, Dooley , McCann , Ventura and Daugherty.
NAYS Kleinert .
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
The letter dated March 3 , 1965 , from the Mayor , regarding waiving
requirements of Ordinance No . 305 , for the construction of a Club Swimming
imPool at 9611 Hubbard Road , Livonia ( resolution #154- 65) , was received and
filed for the information of the Council .
On motion of Councilman Dooley , seconded by Councilman Ventura and
unanimously adopted , this 484th regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9 10 P. M. , March 3 , 1965
Addison W. Bacon, Ci Amor k
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