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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1964-08-19Page 6748 MINUTES OF THE FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On August 19, 1964, 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 8:27 P. M. Councilman Daugherty delivered the invocation. Roll was calked with the following result: Present-- Rudolf R. Kleinert, Peter A. Ventura, John T. Daugherty, Daniel C. Allen, John F. Dooley, Edward H. McNamara and James R. McCann. Absent-- None. Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Virginia Handzlik, Deput=y City Clerk; Mayor Harvey W. Moelke; Harry Tatigian, first Assistant City Attorney; Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner; James Miller, Personnel Director; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; A. Rosenthal, Librarian; v1. A. Cooper, Director of Civil Defense; Donald Hull, City Planner; Thomas Heap, Zoning Board of Appeals; William J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer; Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; William Zirblis, Parks and Recreation Department; Joel LaBo, Director of Public Safety; Daniel R. Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; and Mrs. Doris Bachman of the Traffic Commission. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously adopted, it was #669-64 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 88th Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held August 4t 1964, the adjourned 88th Special Meeting held August 5, 1964, and the 460th Regular Meeting held August 5, 1964s are hereby approved. The communication dated August 5, 1964, from the City Clerk regarding the initiatory petition for Charter amendment establishing a 56 -hour work week for the Livonia Fire Fighters, was received and filed for the information of the Council.. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously adopted, it was #670-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated July 6, 1964, from the Department of Law, submitting a proposed amendment to Page 6749 Ordinance No. 60, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, pursuant to resolution #459-64, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated July 28, 1964, from Mid West Builders, Inc., 730 West Eight Mile Road, Ferndale 201, Michigan, by Sam Lederman, regarding a claim on a pay -back agreement ostensibly authorized under resolutions #651-63 and #744-63 (also see resolution #351-56), the Council does hereby request that payments be made thereon. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura and Kleinert* NAYS: Daugherty, .Alen, Dooley, McNamara and McCann. The President declared the resolution denied. By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously adopted, it was #671-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated July 28, 19640 from the Mid -West Builders, Inc., 730 West Eight Mile Road, Ferndale 20j, Michigan, by Sam Lederman, requesting a reduction of bond from $16,000.00 to a reasonable amount in order to cover the cost of completing subdivision improvements in Joy Ann Subdivision No. 2, as well as a letter dated lkugust 4, 1964, from the Chief Inspector and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby deny such request. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously adopted, it was #672-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated July 25, 1964, from Mr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Hunter, 16910 Stanmoor Drive, Livonia, Michigan, to which is attached a letter dated June 25, 1964, from the Wayne County Drain Commissioner, by Lyle E.Miller, Deputy Drain Commissioner, regarding a request to allow land fill on Lot No. 41, Livrance Estates Subdivision, and the action taken by the Council in its resolution #1463-64, as well as other matters set forth in the aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby determine to deny, without prejudice, this request in the interest of preserving the public health, safety and welfare. The President of the Council announced that the Council has held an election and has appointed Mr. Peter Ventura as a member of the Retirement Board of the City of Livonia. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously adopted, it was Page 6750 0673-64 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby request that the Director of Public Safety and Fire Chief furnish a complete report of events leading up to the unfortunate accident involving one of the City's fire department trucks. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously adopted., it was #674-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated July 29, 1964, from James P. Plath, attorney, to which is attached a petition for reim- bursement, submitted by John R. Passmore and erline Passmore, the owners of property located at 18170 Lathers, Livonia, bearing same date, regard- ing alleged damage caused to the aforesaid property, the Council does hereby refer same to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation, By Councilman Dooley, seconded by CouncilmanVentura and unanimously adopted, it was #675-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated July 10, 1964, from J. M. Jeffrey, 34201 Orangelawn, Livonia, to which is attached a protest petition bearing signatures of 21 residents regarding the existence of a dog kennel at 34120 Orangelawn, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Bureau of Inspection .for its report and recommendation. The Council departed from the regular order of business to take care of items on which people were waiting. By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman A,.11en and unanimously adopted, it was #676-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition of residents opposing splitting of lot 15 of goodcreek Farms Subdivision, and the comments of various interested persons, the Council does hereby rescind its resolution #472-64, adopted on June 3, 1964, which resolution approved the splitting of certain property in Section 15 of the City of Livonia. At 9:37 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 McCann and unanimously adopted, it was #677-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition dated June 15, 1964, from Harry Slatkin Builders, Inc., 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 4 to 9, inclusive, of the Country Homes Estates Page 6751 Subdivision No. 1, of part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, so as to add the westerly 16 feet of Lot 5 to Lot 4; and so as to add the westerly 32 feet of Lot 6 to the east 51 feet of Lot 5; and so as to add the westerly 48 feet of Lot 7 to the east 35 feat of Lot 6; and so as to add the westerly 64 feet of Lot 8 to the easterly 19 feet of Lot 7; and so as to add all of Lot 9 to the easterly 3 feet of Lot 8, which new descriptions shall read as follows; PARCEL A: 111 of Lot 4 and the westerly 16 feet of Lot 5 in Country Homes Estates Subdivision No. 1, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; PARCEL B: The easterly 51 feA of Lot 5 and the Westerly 32 feet of Lot 6 in the Country Homes Estates Subdivision No. 1, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; PWiCEL C: The Easterly 35 feet of Lot 6 and the Westerly 48 feet of Lot 7 in the Country Homes Estates Subdivision No. 1, in theSouthwest 1/4 of Section 17, T.1 S., R.9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; PARCEL D; The Easterly 19 feet of Lot 7 and the Westerly 64 feet of Lot 8 in the Country Homes Subdivision No. 1, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; PARCEL E: The Easterly 3 feet of Lot 8 and all of Lot 9 in Country Homes Subdivision No. 1, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., 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 McCain, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was #678-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter from the Fairway Farms Civic .Association, by its president Harold W. Wilkins, 15658 Park Lane, Livonia, requesting the purchase of a park site on land located immdiately adjacent to the Fairway Farms Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation which is to be submitted in conjunction with the action previously authorized by the Council in resolution #335-64, requesting the institution of negotiations for the purchase of the aforesaid land from the owners of same. By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously adopted, it was Page 6752 #679-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter received on July 27, 1964, from Charles D. Groves, 14156 Stamford, Livonia, requesting that the City bear a portion of the cost incurred in the erection of a fence separating the aforesaid property from the Ford Centennial. Field, the Council does hereby refer same to the Department of Public Works for its report and recommendation which shall include therein an amount estimated to comprise the City's equitable portion of the costs involved, if any such there shall be. The letter dated July 23, 1964, from Mrs. Dorothy Riegal, 33961 Plymouth Road, Livonia, and the letter dated August 5, 1964, from A. Rosenthal, Librarian, regarding the offer to sell to the City certain property for a library site, were received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #68o-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the request dated July 30, 1964, from Mr. Leonard R. Farber, 14201 West Eight Mile Road, Detroit 35, Michigan, in behalf of the proprietors of the Tiffany Park subdivision, as well as the report and recommendation dated August 17, 1964, of the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works" the Council does hereby amend resolution #156-64, adopted February 19, 19b4, so as to release and discharge the first mortgage or mortgages on all properties within the proposed Castle Gardens Subdivision No. 7; provided, however, that all other requirements and financial assurances set forth in resolution #156-64, including the personal bond of Messrs. Henry S. Alper and Abe Green, a first mortgage to the City of Livonia covering the properties situated in the proposed Castle Gardens No, 8 Subdivision, and a cash bond in the amount of $10,000,00 in order to cover the cost of remaining improvements in said Tiffany Park Subdivision, shall be required as previously set forth in resolution #156-64; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or pertinent to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert. NAYS: None, By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #681-64 RESOLVED that, Alto Building 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: Tiffany Park Sub- division No. 2, located in part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 19, City of Livonia, Michigan, and it appearing that tentative approval of said pro- posed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of June 16, 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 July 13, 1964; the City Council does hereby approve said proposed plat on the following conditions: i� Page 6753 (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; (2) That the installation of such improvements shall be super- vised and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such improvements 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 in- stalled 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 amount: $2,700.00 to be retained by the Engineering Division from the sanitary sewer portion of Tiffany Park Subdivision improvement bond; 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 the following cash payments will be required with the development of this subdivision: 1. Cash payment to City for Trees $197.55 2. Cash payment to City for future traffic control signs 13.50 3. Cash payment to City for plan review, administration and field inspection 85.00. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert. NUS: None. By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #682-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition dated June 5, 1964, from John and Lucille Horvath, 9300 Stark Road, Livonia, as well as a letter dated June 2, 1964, from the west Chicago Gospel Hall, 7345 West Chicago, Detroit 4, Michigan, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 73 of the Public $ets of 1959, as amended, the Council does hereby approve of dividing parcel 33d26, and parcel 33DDla3a, so as to add the east 35t of parcel 33ld26, and the east 35' of parcel 33MIa3a, to parcel DDlalalM, which latter property, with the addition of the aforesaid land, shall be described as follows: Parcel 33DDlalalm: That part of the southeast 1/4 of Section 33 described as 7 Page 6754 beginning at a point on the north and south 1/4 line of said section distant South 10 55' 30" W 577.051 from the center 1/4 corner of Section 33 and proceeding thence South 10 55' 30" W along said line 43-561; thence South 780 48' 35" E. 120.111; thence South 410 37' 35'� E. 210.251; thence South 840 011 2511 E. 464.361; thence due North 309.521; thence North 870 39' 101' W. 108.331; thence South 820 23' W. 255.131; thence South 860 23' W. 209.201; thence North 880 041 3011 W. 147.501 to the point of beginning. 3.54 acres. ALSO the East 351 of items 33D26 and 33DDla3a; 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. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty,, Dooley,, Ventura and Kleinert. NAYS: Allen, McNamara and McCann. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Dooley., seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #683-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated June 29, 1964, from the Personnel Director concerning the proposed amendment to the revised Compensation Plan and more particularly amending the language con- tained in Section 5.3, Probation and Advancement Within a Pay Range, paragraph (4), to read as follows: "At the completion of the first year of service., the employee shall be advanced to the next higher rate in the appropriate salary or wage range provided that his service has been satisfactory. Such satisfactory service shall be determined by the Civil Service Com- mission, acting upon information submitted by the department/division head, and contained in the employee rating form currently in use by the Commission. Further subsequent advancement within the range shall be dependent upon the recommendation of the department/division head concerned and approval by the Civil Service Commission when the employee has satisfactorily completed each successive year of service at his current rate in the appropriate pay range. Subject to the above, such advancement shall be made yearly until the employee has reached the maximum rate of the range for his position. At the discretion of the appointing authority, an employee who is deemed not eligible for anniversary steps can be given another anniversary step rating within a minimum period of six (6) months. 4nniversary dates for such advance- ments shall be December 1st for employees whose continuous service date or date of promotion falls between September 1st and February 29th, and June 1st for employees whose continuous service or date of promotion falls between March 1st and August 31st from and after the effective date of this compensation plan." the Council does hereby concur andapprove the same. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Allen, Dooley,, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert. NAYS: Daugherty The President declared the reso lution adopted. Page 6755 By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #684-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated July 31, 1964, from the Personnel Director,, concerning the resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its meeting of July 28,, 19642 in the matter of Mr, Edgar Falle and the action taken by the Civil Service Commission in the disposition of same, the Council does hereby request that the Civil Service Commission consider revision of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations so as to provide for the granting of preference points to employees who have been employed by the City on a temporary basis for an extended period of time. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted., it was #685-64 RESOLVED that,, the Civil Service Commission is hereby requested to withhold certification of a building inspector until such time as the matter of Mr* Edgar Falle., referred to in resolution #684-64,, is resolved. By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Allen, it was #686-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a resolution adopted by the Traffic Commission., No. 54-6-64., in a letter dated July 7, 1964, approved by the Mayor., as well as a letter from the Traffic aid Safety Engineer of the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners,, dated June 25, 1964$ to which is attached a drawing No. SL -818, regarding the installation of a traffic signal control device to be located at the intersection of Middlebelt and Lori, the Council does hereby authorize the installation of same; and having been advised that the estimated cost of the proposed traffic signal installation is $2,580.00, does hereby approve of the City assuming 50 per cent of the total actual cost of such installation., and for this purpose the Council does hereby transfer the sum of $1.,290000 from the Unallocated Fund of the General Budget to the Middlebelt-Lori Traffic Signal Account No. 360-34; also the City does hereby agree to pay the monthly electrical energy charges for such installation to the Detroit Edison Company upon completion of the installation., it being understood that the County will assume the full cost of maintaining the signal; and the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners is hereby requested to cause such traffic signal to be installed at the aforesaid location prior to the start of the school term this Fall; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are herein authorized to do all things reasonably necessary to the full performance of this resolution; and the City Clerk is requested to send a copy of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners,, to the attention of the Engineer of Traffic and Safety. A. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-' AYES: Daugherty, X11en, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert* NAYS: None. Page 6756 By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #687-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a resolution from the Traffic Commission., No. 53-6-64, approved by the Mayor, dated July 7, 1964, re- garding an ordinance amendment requiring sidewalks in parking lots of commercial, industrial establishments and shopping centers, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously adopted, it was #688-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a resolution from the Traffic Commission, No. 51-6-64, in a letter dated July 7, 1964, approved by the Mayor, regarding the installation of a sidewalk in front of the library on Seven Mile Road, eastwardly to the Livonia Mall property, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation. The recommendation of the Engineering Division regarding Beatrice Gardens Subdivision was removed from the agenda to the next study meeting of the Council. By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Allen, it was #689-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated August 4, 1964, from the Superintendent of Operations and the Director of Public Works, as well as a letter from Forest Dodge, Inc., 34955 Plymouth Road, Livonia, regarding the action taken by the Council in its resolution #595-64, in connection with the bid of Forest Dodge, Inc., for supplying the City with one 1964 Dodge 1/2 ton pick-up truck for the water Department, the Council does hereby amend its resolution #595-64, so as to accept the bid of Forest Dodge, Inc., for the purchase of the aforesaid 1964 Dodge 1/2 ton pick-up truck for the Water Department at a price of $2,461.79, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this vehicle. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert. NAYS: None. By Councilman Daugherty., seconded 'by Councilman Allen, it was #690-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated July 30, 1964, from the Parks and Recreation Commission, approved by the Budget Director, as well as approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting the transfer of the sum of $500.00 from the Junior Baseball Supply Account (309-57), to the Salaries and Wages Account (309-1), in order to pay umpire fees for the Junior Baseball Program, the Council does hereby authorize and approve such transfer of funds. Page 6757 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert. NAYS: None. Councilman Daugherty offered the following resolution, supported by Councilman Dooley and unanimously adopted: #691-64 WHEREks, for many years past, the water levels of the Great Lakes Basin, and particularly those of Lake St. Clair, have been progressively sinking to new low levels, and WHEREkS, in the current year these levels have sunk to an all time low, and WHEREAS, the record low levels are causing serious damage and injury to municipal water supplies, harbor facilities, water traffic, small boat navigation and other important uses and facilities, and WHEREAS, the continuation of these serious and dangerous con- ditions without some effective effort being made to arrest and remedy the same, can only lead to irreparable inconvenience and damage to the best interests of the residents of the State of Michigan and to public safety, health and welfare thereof; and WHEREhS, the time has come for immediate and effective action by the Federal Government to find an appropriate solution to this exist- ing problem and to expeditiously provide the necessary solutions thereof; NOW, THEREFORE, BL IT RESOLVED that, the Council of the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, for and in behalf of the residents thereof, earnestly urges the Federal Government to take immediate and effective action to do all things within its power and authority to arrest the ever continuous lowering of the water levels of the Great Lakes Basin and to take effective action to restore the water levels to the pre-existing proper and safe conditions; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, a certified copy of this resolu- tion be forwarded to the President of the United States, to United States Senators from Michigan, the Honorable Philip A,. Hart, and the Honorable Patrick V. McNamara, and to the Honorable Martha W.Griffiths, Congressman from the Seventeenth Congressional District of Michigan, urging their full cooperation and assistance in carrying out the intents and purposes of this resolution. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Allen, it was 1692-61 RESOLVED that,having considered the report and recommendation dated August 4, 1964, from the Department of Law, with deeds transmitted therewith, the Council does hereby accept the dedications made in said Quit Claim Deeds, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit the same to the Wayne Country Register of Deeds for recording, and to advise the City Treasurer, City Assessor and the City Attorney of the recording. Page 6758 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert. NAYS: None. By Councilman Daugherty., seconded. by Councilman McNamara, it was #693-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated July 31, 1964,$ from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Acting Director of Public Works, submitted pursuant to a request of the Wayne County Road Com- missioners,for the dedication of an additional 271 right-of-way an Seven Mile Road adjacent to the City owned library site, the Council does hereby approve of same, and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed in behalf of the City of Livonia conveying the following described property to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners: That part of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the south line of said section, distant N. 890 52' 30" W., 1816.61 feet from the S. E.corner of Section 2, and proceed- ing thence N. 890 52' 30" W. 265 feet along said south line; thence N. 00 19' E. 60.0 feet; thence S. 890 521 30" E. 264.80 feet; thence S. 00 071 30'1'4, 60.0 feet to the point of beginning, subject to the rights of the public in the existing right-of-way of Seven Mile Road. Containing a net area of 0.164 acre, more or less; and the City Clerk is authorized to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert. NAYS: None. By Councilman Daugherty., seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #694-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated August 4, 1964, from Robert E. Fryer, Director of the Michigan Municipal League, regarding the Michigan Municipal League Annual Convention to be held on September 16th to 18th3 1964, in Lansing, Michigan, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Director of Public Works and requests that all steps expeditiously practical be taken to comply with the request made in the aforesaid letter for an exhibit to be displayed by the City of Livonia at the aforesaid convention. The report dated August 3, 1964, from the Department of Law regarding the City of Livonia et al. vs. Board of Supervisors, et al, court case, was received and filed for the information of the Council. Page 6759 The report dated August 10, 1964, from the Department of Law regarding the Present status of members of the Pension Board in the case of the City of Livonia vs. Northwestern Mortgage Company, et al, wets received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously adopted, it was #695-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition received August 17, 1964, f ram Walter J. Abraham, as agent in behalf of the owners of the property here involved, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 73 of the Public Acts of 1959, as amended, the Council does hereby approve of dividing Lot 215 in the Five Elm Park Subdivision, of part of the North- west 1/4 of Section 24 in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, so as to add the southerly 14 feet of Lot 215 to Lot 216, making the same 51 feet in width and 126 feet in depth; and to add the Northerly 23 feet of Lot 215 to Lot 214, so as to make said Lot 214, sixty (60) feet in width by 126 feet in depth, 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 Dooley, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #696-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated August 13, 1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works, regarding certain cash payments to be required in connection with the development of Burton Hollow Estates Subdivision No. 5, the Council does hereby amend resolution #666-64, wherein the plat of Burton Hollow Estates Subdivision No. 5 was approved, so as to requ're the following cash pay- ments for said subdivision: Cash payment to City for trees $1 405.22 Cash payment to City for future traffic control signs 75.00 Cash payment to City for review of plans, inspection and administration 3,195.65. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AXES: Daugherty, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Allen, it was #697-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation dated August 113, 1964, of the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Thomas E. Currie Company, 27711 Groesbeck Highway, Roseville, Michigan, for paving Harrison Avenue, north of Joy Road, and Lyndon Avenue, Merriman to Berwick, for a total amount of $13,368.25, such having been the lowest bid received for Page 6760 these projects; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the said company and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; provided further, that the Council determines to amend its resolution #647-64, so as to provide the entire cost of the aforesaid paving of the north. 1/2 of Lyndon Avenue between Berwick and Merriman Roads, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, within the said Special Assessment District No. 24, and the sum of $7,780.00 is hereby advanced from the General Fund to Special Assessment District No. 24 to cover the cost of said installation, which sum will be reimbursed to said account upon receipt of same from the property owners assessed in accordance with the special assessment roll. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty,Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCain, Ventura and Kleinert. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously adopted, it was #698-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition dated August 10, 1964, from Diab Nai.f, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 73 of the Public Acts of 1959, as amended, the Council does hereby approve of dividing lot 309 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 4, in part of the north- east 1/4 of Section U4, in the City of Livonia,, Wayne County, Michigan, so as to split said lot 309 into two parcels each 70 feet in width and 300 feet in depth, 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 Allen, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was #699-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation dated August 10, 1964, of the Superintendent of Operations, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Budget Director, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Cadillac Asphalt Paving Company.. 12490 Evergreen Road, Detroit 28, Michigan, for supplying the 'City with 4.11 asphaltic concrete at $5,95 per ton delivered to Harrison and Five Mile Roads, such having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert. NAYS: None. By CounciLnan Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was Page 6761 P00-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated August 18, 1964,s from the Director of Public 4orks regarding the expiration of theFive-Year Municipal Refuse Collection Contract for the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Public Works to advertise for bids for a new contrict under the terms and conditions as set forth in the letter dated August 18, 1964. By Councilman Dooley,, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was P01-64 RESOLVED that., having considered the report and recommendation dated August 19., 1964, of the Budget Director., the Council does hereby accept the bid of Marsh Office Supply., 22 North Washington Street., Ypsilanti,, Michigan, for supplying the City with sixteen file cabinets for the price of $12220.40, such having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item. 4 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. - AYES: Daugherty., .Alen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert* NAYS: None. By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #702-64 RESOLVED that, the City of Livonia enter into second amendatory agreements with the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Wayne, Michigan, (1) relative to the improvement of Merriman Road between Schoolcraft Road and BaseLine Roadp and (2) relative to the improvement of Farmington Road from Plymouth Road north to Baseline Road, in the City of Livonia a, ,, Wayne County., Michigan., copies of said agreements are attached hereto and made a part hereof; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the City of Livonia and to do all other things necessary to implement this resolution* A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, Allen., Dooley, McNamara., McCann, Ventura and Kleiner -t. NAYS: None. By Councilman Daugherty,, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #703-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated August 19, 1964s from the Department of Law regarding the acquisition of a parcel of land located in Section 5 in the City of Livonia, wayne County, Michigan., for the development of the proposed municipal golf course the Council does hereby transfer the sum of o6.,282.12 from the Unallocated Fund Account to the Golf Course Acquisition Account, which amount shall be used in order to cover the cost of the 1963 City tax as pro -rated in the execution of such acquisition., and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are requested to do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken m the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty., Allen., Dooley., McNamara., McCann and Kleinert. NAYS: Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. Page 6762 By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was #7o4-64 RESOLVED that, regular meetings of the Council of the City of Livonia for the month of September, 1961, will be held on Wednesdays, September 2nd, 9th, 23rd and 30th, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, it was #705-64 RESOLVED that, the Department of Law is requested to prepare the necessary resolutions to place on the ballot a request for millage to build a Master Fire Station. On motion of Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously adopted, this 461st regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 11:35 P. M., August 19, 1964.