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MINUTES OF THE FOUR HUNDRED SIXTIETH REGULAR. MEETING OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF L IVON IA
On August 5, 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 8:55 P. M. Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present-- Rudolf h. Kleinert, Edward H. McNamara,
Peter A. Ventura, John T.Daugherty and Daniel C. Allen. Absent-- James R. McCann
and John F.Dooley.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Harry C. Tatigian, first Assistant City Attorney; Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public
Works; David L, Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner; Victor C. Phillips, Budget
Director; John Dufour, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation; Milton R. Holley, City
Assessor; William J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer; Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief
LAccountant; Daniel R. Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; Carl Danek, Superintendent,
Operations Divisioh; Donald Hull, City Planner; S. Petrucci and Neal C.Hall of the
Traffic Commission.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#653-64 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 459th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held July 22, 1964, are hereby approved.
The letter dated July 13, 1964 from the Mayor, regarding bus service to
the Livonia Mall at Seven Mile and Middlebelt Roads, with a communication dated
July 2, 1964, from the Detroit Department of Street Railways, regarding same, were
received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
L #654-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated July 20, 1964,
from the Department of Law regarding a certain amendment to Ordinance No.
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60, which should be considered for inclusion in the proposed new Zoning
Ordinance, the Council does hereby refer the same to the City Planning
Commission for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#655-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated July 20, 1964,
from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works,
regarding the acceptance of a low bid by the Livonia Drain No. 11 Drainage
Board in connection with work to be performed extending the Livonia Drain
No. 11, project, the Council does hereby concur in the acceptance of the
lump sum bid made by Fattore Construction Company, 6500 Eleven Mjle Road,
Centerline, Michigan, in the amount of $416,000.001 for performing such
construction work, such having heen in fact the lowest bid received; and
the City Clerk is requested to immediately transmit a certified copy of
this resolution to the office of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner and
the law firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, Allen, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The letter dated July 15, 1964, from the Director of Public Safety, regard-
ing the Bingo Games in the City of Livonia, submitted pursuant to resolution #551-64,
was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Daugherty and
supported by Councilman Ventura:
#656-64 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia and the Board of County Road Com-
missioners of the County of Wayne, acting for and on behalf of the County
of Wayne, have entered into a contract dated as of July 23, 1964, for the
acquisition and financing of certain additional sewer improvements to be
located within the City as a part of the Wayne County Metropolitan Sewerage
and Sewage Disposal System, all as authorized by the provisions of Act 342,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of said additional sewer improvements
pursuant to estimates provided by the consulting engineers, John E. Hiltz &
Associates Inc., has been determined to be Four Million Three Hundred Forty
Thousand (64,340,000.00) Dollars, which amount is to be borrowed by the County
of Wayne, and its bonds issued therefor in said principal amount secured
primarily by the obligation of the City to pay the principal of and interest
on said bonds as they mature, in the manner and at the times specified in
the contract; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Road Commissioners has caused to be
prepared for submission and adoption by the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Wayne an ordinance providing for the issuance of said bonds,
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designated 4AYNE COUNTY METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
BONDS (LIVONIA SECTION), SERIES III, in the aggregate principal amount of
$4,340,000.00, primarily secured as aforesaid,which bonds are dated as of
September 1, 1964, and will mature serially as follows:
$ 40,000.00 July 1, 1965;
$ 50,000.00 July 1st of each year from 1966 to 1975, inclusive;
$ 60,000.00 July 1st of each year from 1976 to 1980, inclusive;
$ 70,.000.00 July 1st of each year from 1981 to 1985, inclusive;
$100,000.00 July 1st cf each year from 1986 to 1991, inclusive;
$150,000.00 July 1, 1992;
$200,000.00 July 1st of each year from 1993 to 2004, inclusive,
which bonds will bear interest at a rate or rates to be determined in public
sale thereof, but in any event not exceeding five per cent (5%) per annum;
and
WHEREAS, since the City is primarily obligated to provide funds
for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds pursuant to
the provisions of the contract hereinbefore referred to, and Act 342, Public
Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, and it is deemed advisable therefor that
said proposed maturity schedule be approved by the City Council prior to the
adoption of the ordinance by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Wayne;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the maturity schedule for said Wayne County Metropolitan
Sewerage and Sewage Disposal System Bonds (Livonia Section), Series III, in
the aggregate principal amount of $4,340,000.00, as set forth in the preamble
hereto, is hereby approved.
2. That the obligation and duties of the City of Livonia, as set
forth in the contract referred to in the preamble hereto, are hereby reaf-
firmed in all respects.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, Allen, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Allen, it was
#657-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated July 15, 1964, from the Superintendent of Operations, approved by
the Director of Public Works and Budget Director, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of Wes Goff Excavating Co. Inc., 30995 Fargo Ave.,
Livonia, Michigan, for installing thirteen (13) hydrants at the specified
locations, at $700.00 per hydrant, a total of $9,100.00, and subject to a
final payment based on the actual units of work as constructed in accordance
with the unit prices accepted herein, said unit price having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this work; 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.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, Allen, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#658-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated July 8, 1964, from the Superintendent of Operations, approved by the
Director of Public Works and Budget Director, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Mobil Oil Company, 903 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit 32, Michigan,
under Proposal "B" for supplying the City with regular gasoline at $.1072
per gallon; and the bid of Gulf Oil Corporation, 16925 West Eight Mile Koad,
Detroit 35, Michigan, under Proposal "B" for supplying the City with premium
gasoline at $.1248 per gallon; for a period of one (1) year from September 1,
1964, through August 31, 1965, such having been in fact the lowest bids
received under Proposal tBn.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, Allen, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#659-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated June 29, 1964,
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, and the report and recommenda-
tion dated July 29, 1964, from the Director of Public Safety in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Cipriano,
Inc., for a transfer of stock interest in a 1964 Class C licensed business
with Dance Permit located at 31735 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, through
the sale of stock by John Cipriano to Hubert L. Gedrich; and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#660-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated May 21, 1964,
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, and the report and recommenda-
tion dated July 30, 1964, from the Director of Public Safety in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Albert R.
Talbot for transfer of ownership of 1964-65 SIM licensed business located
at 28760 Plymouth Road, Livonia, from Donald L. and Helen E.Zalsman; and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#661-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated May 26, 1964,
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, and the report and recommenda-
tion dated July 13, 1964, from the Director of Public Safety in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Borman Food
Stores, Inc., for a new SDM license to be located at 29580 Seven Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#662-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated July 10, 1964,
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, and the report and recommenda-
tion dated July 14, 1964, from the Director of Public Safety in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Rocco
Ferrera for a new dance permit to be held in conjunction with his 1964
Class C licensed business located at 29703 W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#663-64 RESOLVED that, the communication dated July 14, 1964, from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, regarding an application from Cayetano
Fernandez, Jr., 24395 Ross Court, Detroit 39, Michigan, and Sam Perlove,
29648 Transcrest, Livonia, Michigan, for a new Class C license to be
located in the City of Livonia, as well as other matters mentioned in the
aforesaid letter, be referred to the Committee of the Whole for its con-
sideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Allen, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The resolution from the City Planning Commission, dated July 4, 1964, re-
garding petition amending the Master Thoroughfare Plan to relocate the centerline of
Levan Road in Section 8, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated July 5, 1964, from the City Planning Commission
regarding Part III of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, Subdivision Rules and
Regulations, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#664-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report aid recommendation
dated July 31, 1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director
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of Public Works, and it appearing the contractor's declaration,contractor's
affidavit and waivers of lien have been received and filed in the office of
the City Clerk, and that all work has been completed in accordance with City
standards with the exception of some clean-up work as set forth in the afore-
said communication to be best done in the Fall the Council does hereby
authorize the final payment of the sum of $20,482 .31, after the sum of
$400.00 has been placed in escrow with the City Clerk by the contractor for
completion of the aforesaid work, to Ed Loselle Construction Company,
13105 Veronica, Southgate, Michigan, for the Golden Ridge Sanitary Sewer
Project, pursuant to a contract dated February 8, 1964; and that an ad-
ditional appropriation in an amount not to exceed $30,819.50 is hereby
authorized to be paid from the Contract Payment Fund of the Sewer Division,
which together with prior appropriations made pursuant to resolutions
#394-63 and #446-63 would authorize to be appropriated for this purpose
an amount not to exceed $150,819.50; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer
are hereby authorized to do all things necessary for the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, Allen, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#665-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated July 21, 1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director
of Public Works, and the attached final construction estimate dated July 13,
1964, the Council does hereby authorize final payment in the amount of
$500.00 to Moscone Excavating Co., 20304 Frazho Road, St. Clair Shores,
Michigan, which sum includes the full and complete balance due on a contract
dated May 13, 1964, in connection with the relocation of existing water mains
in the Middlebelt Road right-of-way (5 locations), it being the understand-
ing of the Council that all work under said contract has been completed in
accordance with City standards and specifications, and that the contractor
has filed his declaration that there is no money owing for any labor or
material in connection with the work performed under said contract; and
the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, Allen, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The report of the Municipal Court for the month of June, 1964, was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#666-64 RESOLVED that, Rouge Building Company, 10450 W. Nine Mile Road,
Oak Park 37, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City Council
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to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision:
Burton Hollow Estates Subdivision No. 5, located in the SW 1/4 of
Section 16, City of Livonia,
and it appearing that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given
by the City Planning Commission under date of May 5, 1964; and it further
appearing that said proposed plat, together with the plans and specifica-
tions for improvements therein, have been approved by the Department of
Public Works under date of July 31, 1964; 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;
(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 maybe approved by the City
Attorney, and in the following amounts:
General Improvement Bond - $93,000.00, of which at least $9,300.00 shall
be in cash;
Sidewalk Bond - 17,800.00, of which at least $2,340.00 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.
4, roll call vote was taken an the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, Alleh, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously
adopted, it was
#667-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition received August 4,
1964, from Ernest McCausland and Frank J. Kane, 29070 Seven Mile Road,
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Livonia, Michigan, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 73 of
Public Acts of 1959, as amended, the Council does hereby approve of dividing
Lot No. 415 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 7 of the W. 1/2 of the S. W.
1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats, Wayne County Records, into four (4) lots,
the descriptions of Which shall be as follows:
PARCEL "X":
The North 60.00 ft. of the East 150.00 ft. of Lot 415, Supervisor's
Livonia Plat No. 7 of the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Sec. 1, T.1 S., R.9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as
recorded in Liber 66 of Plats on Page 58, Wayne County Records.
PARCEL "B":
The East 150.00 ft. of Lot 415, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 7
of the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Sec. 1, T.1S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as
recorded in Liber 66 of Plats, on Page 58, Wayne County Records,
except the North 60.00 fta thereof, also except the South 27.00 ft.
thereof acquired for widening of the 7 Mile Road.
PARCEL "C":
The West 100.00 ft. of the East 250.00 ft. of Lot 415, Supervisor's
Livonia Plat No. 7 of the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Sec.1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof
as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats on Page 58, Wayne County Records, except
the South 27.00 ft. thereof acquired for widening 7 Mile Road.
PARCEL "D":
Lot 4.15 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 7 of the W 1/2 of the
SW 1/4 of Sec. 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 66 of
Plats on Page 58, Wayne County Records, except the East 250.00 ft.
thereof, also except the South 27.00 ft.thereof acquired for widening
of 7 Mile Road.
all of which are shown on the map attached to the aforesaid petition which
is made a part thereof by this reference; and the City Clerk is hereby re-
quested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the
Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced and adopted by the
Council:
#668-64 WHEREAS, the members of the Livonia City Council have learned
with great sorrow of the sudden passing of BEVERLY E. POOL, SR., and
WHEREAS, BEVERLY E. POOL, SR., as a legislative agent for the
City of Livonia and as chairman of the Racing Commission of the City of
Livonia served as a dedicated and capable servant of Livonia, and friend,
and
WHEREAS, BEVERLY E. POOL, SR., was a former public official who
contributed freely of his time and knowledge to the betterment of this
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community - a community that will long cherish him in its memories, and
WHERE! S,the loss of BEVERLY E. POOL, SR., will be felt by those
at the City Hall who knew him, and his many friends and associates through-
out Livonia, and those who only knew him through his fine reputation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Livonia believes it fitting and proper to record at this time its affection
and esteem for a beloved and respected citizen and friend, and to share
with his family and community the great loss sustained by reason of the
death of BEVERLY E. POOL, SR.
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On motion of Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Allen and
unanimously adopted, this 460th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9:30 P. M., August 5, 1964.
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LAddison W. Bacon, City _Clerk