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MINUTES OF THE EIGHTY-NINTH SPECIAL METING OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 8, Chapter IV of the City Charter,
the above meeting was held on September 8, 1961 , at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council at
approximately 8:05 P. M. Roll was called with the following result: Present--
Rudolf R. Kleinert, Daniel C. Allen, John T. Daugherty, Edward H. Mc Namara and
John F. Dooley. Absent-- James R. McCann and Peter A.Ventura.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Dooley
and supported by Councilman Daugherty:
#720-64 WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary for the public
health and welfare of the City to acquire, construct and equip additional
necessary fire stations, and to acquire sites for additional fire stations
in said City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council estimates the cost of acquiring, con-
structing and equipping said fire stations and acquiring additional fire
station sites to be Five Hundred Thousand ($500,000.00) Dollars;
AND WHEREAS, it will be necessary to borrow the sum of not to
exceed Five Hundred Thousand ($500,000.00) Dollars to pay the cost thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council deems it necessary to borrow the sum
of not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand ($500,000.00) Dollars and issue
general obligation bonds of the City therefor, for the purpose of paying
the cost of acquiring, constructing and equipping said fire stations, and
acquiring additional fire station sites;
2. The City Council determines the period of usefulness of
said fire station improvements to be not less than forty (40) years;
3. At the General November Election to be held in the City
of Livonia on Tuesday, November 3, 1964, between the hours of 7:00 o'clock
a.m., and 8:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, there be submitted to
vote of the qualified electors of said City the said proposition of borrow-
ing the said sum;
14. The proposition to be submitted at said election shall
be stated on the voting machines and ballots in substantially the following
form:
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Fire Station Bonding Proposition
Shall the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan,
borrow the sum of not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand
($500,000.00) Dollars, and issue general obligation bonds
of the City therefor, for the purpose of paying the cost
of acquiring, constructing and equipping additional neces-
sary fire stations, and acquiring sites for additional
fire stations in said City?
5. The City Clerk will receive registrations of electors
qualified to vote at said election, who are not already properly registered,
until Monday, October 5, 1964, on which said day the City Clerk will be at
his office from 8:00 o'clock a.m., until 8:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard
Time, to receive registration of electors qualified to vote at said general
election;
6. The City Clerk shall cause Notice of Registration of
said election to be published and posted in manner required by law;
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE
CITY CF LIVONIA,:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the General November Election
to be held in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan,
on the 3rd day of November, 1964, from 7:00 o'clock a.m.,
until 8:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, there will
be submitted to vote of the qualified electors of said City,
the following special propositions
Fire Station Bonding Proposition
Shall the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan,
borrow the sum of not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand
($500,000.00) Dollars, and issue general obligation bonds
of the City therefor, for the purpose of paying the cost
of acquiring, constructing and equipping additional fire
stations, and acquiring sites for additional fire stations
in said City?
Only those qualified and registered electors, who
have property in the City assessed for taxes, or the lawful
husband or wife of such person, are qualified to vote on
the above bonding proposition.
This Notice is given by authority of the City Council
of the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
City Clerk
9. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar aa
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Allen, Daugherty, McNamara, Dooley and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman McNamara
and supported by Councilman Allen:
#721-64 WHERMS, the City Council recognizes that by reason of the con-
tinued development and growth of the City of Livonia, so that the land
area of the City is rapidly being used and acquired for residential, com-
mercial and industrial purposes, it has became necessary for the public
health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the City, that available
lands suited for public park and recreational purposes be acquired and
developed for such use; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Recreation has developed general maps
and plans indicating lands suited and available for public park and re-
creation purposes, and the manner they could be used and developed for
such purposes; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of acquiring and developing lands for
such purposes that are presently needed and desirable is determined to be
Four Million Four Hundred Thousand ($4,400,000.00) Dollars; and
WHEREAS, it will be necessary to borrow the sum of not to exceed
Four Million Four Hundred Thousand ($4,400,000.00) Dollars to pay the cost
thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council deems it necessary to borrow the sum
of not to exceed Four Million Four Hundred Thousand ($4,400,000.00) Dollars
and issue general obligation bonds of the City therefor, for the purpose
of paying the cost of acquiring lands for public park and recreational
purposes, and improving, developing and providing necessary facilities for
recreational use of said lands.
2. The City Council determines the period of usefulness of
said public park and recreational facilities to be not less than fifty
(50) years.
3. At the General November Election to be held in the City
of Livonia on Tuesday, November 3, 1964, between the hours of 7:00 o'clock
a.m., and 8:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, there be submitted to
vote of the qualified electors of said City the said proposition of borrow-
ing the said sum.
4. The proposition to be submitted at said election shall
be stated on the voting machines and ballots in substantially the follow-
ing forms
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Recreational Bonding Proposition
Shall the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan,
borrow the sum of not exceeding Four Million Four Hundred
Thousand ($4,400,000.00) Dollars, and issue its general
obligation bonds therefor for the purpose of acquiring lands
for public park and recreational purposes, and improving,
developing and providing necessary facilities for recreational
use of said lands?
5. The City Clerk will receive registrations of electors
qualified to vote at said election, who are not already properly registered,
until Monday, October 5, 1964, on which said day the City Clerk will be at
his office from 8:00 o'clock a.m., until 8:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard
Time, to receive registration of electors qualified to vote at said general
election.
6. The City Clerk shall cause Notice of Registration of
said election to be published and posted in manner required by law.
7. The City Clerk shall cause notice of said General
November Election to be published and posted in manner required by law.
8. There shall be included in the notice of said General
November Election notice of the submission of said special proposition,
in substantially the following form:
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS CF
THE CITY CF LIVONIA
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the General November Election
to be held in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan,
on the 3rd day of November, 1964, from 7:00 o'clock a.m.,
until 8:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, there will
be submitted to vote of the qualified electors of said City,
the following special proposition:
Recreational Bonding Proposition
Shall the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan,
borrow the sum of not exceeding Four Million Four Hundred
Thousand ($4,400,000.00) Dollars, and issue its general
obligation bonds therefor for the purpose of acquiring
lands for public park and recreational purposes, and
improving, developing and providing necessary facilities
for recreational use of said lands?
Only those qualified and registered electors who have
property in the City assessed for taxes, or the lawful
husband or wife of such persons, are qualified to vote on
the above bonding proposition.
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This Notice is given by authority of the City Council
of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan
City Clerk
9. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Allen, Daugherty, McNamara, Dooley and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#722-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated August 4,
1964, from the Michigan Municipal League, the Council does hereby- designate
Councilman Rudolf R. Kleinert as the principal official representative of
the City to cast the vote of the City of Livonia at the annual meeting of
the Michigan Municipal League to be held September 16-18, 1964, and does
hereby appoint Councilman James R. McCann as the alternate official
representative to serve in the absence or inability to act of the principal
representative.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Allen, it was
#723-64 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby transfer the sum of
$1,615.00 from the Unallocated Fund to the Planning Commission Salary
Account to cover the salary for the classification of Assistant Planning
Director for the balance of the fiscal year, such classification having
been approved in resolution #529-64, adopted June 17, 1964.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Allen, McNamara, Dooley and Kleinert.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On motion of Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Allen and
unanimously adopted, this 89th Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 8:29 P. M., September 8, 1964.
Addison W. Bacony t Cl k
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MINUTES OF THE FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING
CF THE COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On September 9, 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 8:06 P. M. Councilman Dooley delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present-- Rudolf R. Kleinert, John T. Daugherty,
Daniel C. Allen, John F.Dooley, Edward H. McNamara and James R. McCann. Absent--
Peter A. Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W.Bacon, City Clerk;
Milton Firestone, Assistant City Attorney; Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works;
Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; Joel LaBo, Director of Public Safety; William J.
Strasser, Chief City Engineer; Daniel R. Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; Donald Hull,
City Planner; Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; James Miller, Personnel
Director; and Sauro Petrucci and Mrs. Doris Bachman of the Traffic Commission.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously
adopted, it was
#724-64 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 462nd regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held September 2, 1964, and the 89th special
meeting held September 8, 1964, are hereby approved.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Allen, it was
#725-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the request dated August 31,
1964, of the City Clerk, concerning the cost of compiling and reproducing
an initial supply of registered voters list required by State law, the
Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $700.00 from the
Unallocated Fund of the Budget to Account No. 129-20 of the City Clerk 's
Budget for this purpose, it being the Council's understanding that such
list shall be sold at a price of $2.50 per precinct.
A roll call vote was taken an the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Allen and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The report dated August 31, 1964, from the Director of Public Safety, re-
garding injury - Livonia Division of Fire, was received and filed for the information
of the Council.
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Mrs.Doris Bachman of the Traffic Commission reported to the Council regard-
ing the traffic problems in the Jackson School area.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#726-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated August 26,
1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works,
concerning pedestrian footbridge across the Rouge River, in Section 1 of
the City of Livonia (resolutions #75-64 and #577-64), the Council does
hereby authorize the Engineering Division to advertise for and receive bids
in accordance with the matters outlined in said communication.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#727-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated August 13, 1964,
from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public works and
City Planner, concerning resolution #500-64, involving a street name change
of Ladywood and Rayburn, the Council does hereby concur in the action taken
in accordance with said report and map attached thereto, changing street
names as indicated.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#728-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated August 4, 1964,
from the Department of Law regarding an amendment to two land contracts,
both of which are dated September 21, 1962, between the City of Livonia
as Purchaser, and Harold H. Gordon and Marion T. Gordon, his wife, and
Louis P. Begin and Gita Begin, his wife, as Sellers, the first contract
is found in Liber 14890, Page 758, of Wayne County Records, and the Sellers'
interest in which was subsequently assigned to Frank Ganzwohl and Maria
Ganzwohl, his wife (liber 15313, Page 552, Wayne County Records), covering
property situate in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being a
part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., and the second
contract is found in Liber 14890, Page 761, of Wayne County Records and
the Sellers' interest in which was subsequently assigned to Frank Ganzwohl
and Maria Ganzwohl, his wife (Liber 15313, Page 550, Wayne County Records),
covering property situate in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
being a part of the South 1/2 of Section 24, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., the Council
does hereby accept such amendments and both of the aforesaid land contracts
are hereby amended by changing paragraph No. 3(d) of said land contracts
which amended paragraphs shall read as follows:
'13(d) That the Purchaser shall have possession of said lands
from and after the delivery hereof, while he shall not be in
default on his part in carrying out the terms hereof, taking
and holding such possession hereunder, and shall keep the
premises in as good condition as they are at the date hereof
and if Purchaser shall fail to perform this contract or any
part thereof, tie Seller immediately after such default shall
have the right to declare the same void and retain whatever
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may have been paid hereon and all improvements that may have
been made upon the premises as liquidated damages and to
consider and treat the Purchaser as his tenant holding over
without pegmission, and may take immediate possession of
the premises and the Purchaser and each and every other
occupant remove and put out; provided, however, the Purchaser
shall have the right to remove sand from said premises as
well as to assign such right as long as said premises are
restored upon the completion of said sand removal to as
good condition as they are on the date hereof."
and further, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby directed to affix their
signatures to the aforesaid agreements on behalf of the City of Livonia,
as well as do all other things necessary to implement this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Allen and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#729-61.4 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated August 7, 19614,
from the Department of Law with regard to the agreement between Sumark, Inc.,
and the City of Livonia, for the purpose of removing such sand as there
may be in the Castle Gardens Park Site, the Adams Park Site (Buckingham
Park) and the Harrison Park Site (Compton Park), which agreement was
authorized to be negotiated by the Director of Public Works pursuant to
resolution #379-64, the Council does hereby amend resolution #379-64, as
follows:
1) the date of termination with respect to the work to be
performed by Sumark, Inc., shall be July 1, 1965/for both
Adams and Harrison Park sites, and September 1,1965, for
the Castle Gardens Park Site; and
2) that Sumark, Inc., shall be required, prior to redistribution
of topsoil, to provide a one-foot base of suitable material
(yellow clay or equivalent), as approved by the Director of
Public Works, over the areas to be excavated;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that, the agreement attached to the aforesaid com-
munication of the Department of Law is hereby approved and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby directed to execute same in behalf of the City as
well as do all other things necessary to implement this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Allen and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#730-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated August 7,
1964, from the Wayne County Drain Commissioner concerning the relocation
of the Patter Drain (resolution #618-64), the Council does hereby authorize
the Director of Public Works to make application to the Wayne County Drain
Commissioner for permission to relocate the Patter Drain and to do all things
necessary in connection therewith, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to release or transfer right-of-way to the Wayne County Drain
Commissioner necessary for the proposed relocation of the Patter Drain, and
the City Clerk is requested to send a certified copy of this resolution to
the Wayne County Drain Commissioner, 3253 Cadillac Tower, Detroit 26, Michigan.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#731-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated .August 17,
1964, from the Department of Law concerning deeds for dedication of Hidden
Lane which is a private road to be converted to a public road (resolution
#342-64), the Council does hereby accept the deeds transmitted in said
communication and does hereby accept Hidden Lane as a public road; and the
City Clerk is requested to record said deeds with the Wayne County Register
of Deeds.
$ roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AXES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Allen and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
An Ordinance Vacating Portions of Street, Alley and Public Ground,
(Petition V-78), introduced by Councilman McNamara on September 2, 1964, was taken
fromthe table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Allen and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#732-64 RESOLVED that, the roll call vote on the Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 60, containing Petition Z-637, introduced on September 2,
1964, by Councilman Ventura, be tabled to the next regular meeting of the
Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty and Allen.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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An Ordinance Amending Section 1 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-639) introduced on
September 2, 1964, by Councilman McNamara,, was taken from the table and a roll call
vote conducted thereon with the following results
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Allen and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
An Ordinance Amending Sections 28, 29 and 30 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-643)
introduced by Councilman McNamara on September 2, 1964, was taken from the table and
a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, Daugherty, Allen and Kleinert.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#733-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a petition dated August 17, 1964,
of residents of Hidden Lane requesting sewers, the Council does hereby
refer the same to the Water and Sewer Division for report and recommenda-
tion as to what may be done to make provision for sewers.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was resolved that
#734-64 WHEREAS, the Livonia Youth Symphony Society has contributed to
the progress of our City by the sponsorship of activities for young musicians
of our community;
NOW, [HEREFORE, BE T2 RESOLVED that, in order for the Livoi a
Youth Symphony Society, Inc., to present its program to all of Livonia,
the Livonia City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of $200.00
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from the Public Relations Account of the Legislative Budget to said Society
in lieu of City department duplicating services as heretofore furnished
(resolution #936-63).
Aral call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Allen and Kleinert.
NAXS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#735-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a petition dated August 11, 1964,
from residents regarding the Bell Drain and adjoining branch enclosure
east of Merriman Road, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Chief
City Engineer for his report and recommendation regarding said drain as
well as his report and recommendation on the Blue Drain.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#736-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a petition of residents of Newman
Joy Subdivision in connection with a proposed special assessment district
to be established for the purpose of installing street lights on Bartell,
Olson and Oxbow Streets, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, City of Livonia,
the Chief City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valua-
tion of all property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of
parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and
cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of
the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with
his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by
special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation
of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid
and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment
district, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3.03 and 4.01 of Ordinance
No. 401, as amended.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously
adopted, it was
#737-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated August 17, 1964,
from Norman L. Raupp, Jr., 15790 Middlebelt, regarding Dutch Elm disease,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Department of Public Works
for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Daigherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#738-64 RESOLVED that, having received a communication dated August 10,
1964, from John W. Marshall, 2/Lt. Artillery, Headquarters, 1st Infantry
Division, Fort Riley, Kansas (66442), regarding residence requirements for
voting, the Council does hereby refer the same to the City Clerk for any
necessary action.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#739-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the request dated August 7, 1964,
from Richard T. Gieryn, agent for the proprietors of the Castle Gardens
Subdivisions, situated in Section 19, and a verbal report from the Chief
CityEngineer in connection therewith, which subdivisions were approved by
resolution #709-58, of the City Council, and which resolution of approval
was reaffirmed by resolution #584-61 and #830-62, the Council does hereby
reaffirm the said resolution #709-58 and extend the time for installing
improvements in the said Castle Gardens Subdivisions (Tiffany Park Sub-
division) for a period of two years from the date of this resolution;
provided, however, that this action shall not be construed in any manner
so as to relieve the proprietors from performance of all of the conditions
and requirements set out in the aforementioned resolution.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#740-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated August 5, 1964,
of the City Planning Commission recommending the approval of Petition No.
Z-640, submitted by William Ponder for Jack Garber for change of zoning in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24 from PS and RUFB to R-3, the Council does
hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition No. Z-640 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner
is 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 No. 60 in accordance
with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty and Allen.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolutioh adopted.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#741-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the request dated July 15, 1964,
of the Superintendent of Operations, approved by the Director of Public
Works and for submission by the Mayor, as well as the letter dated Septem-
ber 4, 1964, from the Civil Service Commission advising approval of request
for 1964-65 for two proposed classifications of Assistant Superintendent of
Operations and General Supervisor in the Operations Division of the Depart-
ment of Public Works, the Council does hereby concur in the establishment
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of the positions and authorizes the hiring of an Assis tant Superintendent
of Operations and a General Supervisor (Foreman) for which there are
sufficient funds available due to the existence of vacancies from time to
time in other authorized positions.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
RESOLVED that, the request of the Superintendent of Operations
Division for assistant Superintendent and General Foreman be tabled until
the Budget Hearings on the 19611-65 Budget.
A roll call vote was taken on the tabling resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann and Daugherty.
NAYS: Dooley, McNamara, Allen and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution to table denied.
A roll call vote was taken on resolution #74.1-64, with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, Allen and Kleinert.
NAYS: McCann and Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded. by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#712-64 RESOLVED that, Hyman Simon, 28436 Northwestern Highway, Southfield,
Michigan, as proprietor, having requested the City Council to approve the
proposed plat of the following Subdivision: Beatrice Gardens Subdivision,
located in the Northeast 1/14 of Section 8, City of Livonia, and it appearing
that tentative approval of said proposed 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 17, 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
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a bond to the City of Livonia, in such form as may be approved by the
City Attorney, and in the following amount:
General Improvement Bond - $438,000.00, of which at least $10,000.00 shall
be in cash;
Sidewalk Bond - $42,000.00, of which at legst $8,400.00 shall be in cash;
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of Livonia
have been fully paid;
(4) That the proprietor submit to the City Engineer as-built plans
of all improvements installed in the subdivision, on cloth reproducible
material;
(5) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the
provisions of said Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to affix his signature to said Plat as evidence of this approval;
and provided further, that the following cash payments be made to the City:
Cash payment to City for trees $7,772.39
Cash payment to City for future traffic control signs 331.50
Cash payment to be deposited in escrow with City for
ditch maintenance for one year from date of acceptance
of ditch improvements 2,000.00
Cash payment to City for review of plans, inspection and
administration 15,288.88;
and provided further, that the pavement abutting Lots 176, 177 and 178 shall
be 27 foot in width, and that the depth of Lots 176, 177 and 178 shall be
adjusted to provide a minimum of 50 feet of right-of-way for Levan Road.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Allen and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#743-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a request of the proprietor of
Beatrice Gardens Subdivision for the installation of four foot sidewalks
and 27 foot pavements in said subdivision, in accordance with a communica-
tion dated July 22, 1964, from Rodney C. Kropf, attorney, accompanying the
report dated August 17, 1964, of the City Engineer regarding the establish-
ment of improvement bonds, the Council does hereby deny the request for
four foot sidewalks and further, does hereby approve and authorize the
request for 27 foot pavement of roads within the subdivision, provided,
however, this provision shall not include Levan Road which shall be
34 feet wide, except where that portion of Levan Road abuts Lots 176, 177
and 178 in said subdivision, which is provided for in resolution #742-64.
A roll call vote was taken an the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, Daugherty and Kleinert.
NAYS: McCann and Allen.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#744-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a petition dated August 26, 1964,
from Donald C. Deremo, attorney for Robert M. Stewart and Norman J. Cohen,
attorney for James S. Bonadeo, owners of Lot 118, Greenbrier Estates Sub-
division No. 2, 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 118 of Greenbrier Estates Subdivision No. 2 in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 15, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., so as to split said lot into two parcels, as
shown on the map attached to the aforesaid petition which is made a part
hereof by this reference, to be described as follows:
PARCEL A:
Ail that part of Lot 118, Greenbrier Estates Sub. No. 2 of part of the
N.W. 1/4 of Section 15, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, which is described as follows:
Beginning at the S. W. corner of said Lot 118, and proceeding thence along
the W. line of said lot N. 0° 25' 47" W. 439.86' ; thence N. 750 54' 10" E.
154.921 ; thence S. 00 25' 47" E. 476.88' to a point on the S. line of said
Lot 118; thence along said line S. 89° 43' 35" W. 150.53' to the point of
beginning;
PARCEL D:
All that part of Lot 118, Green Brier Estates Sub. No. 2 of part of the
N.W. 1/4 of Section 15, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, which is described as follows:
Beginning at the SW corner of said Lot 118 and proceeding along the South
line of said lot N 890 43' 35" E. 150.53 feet to the point of beginning;
thence N. 00 25' 47" W. 476.88 feet; thence N 75° 54' 10" E. 52.66 feet;
thence N. 0° 0 .' 05" W. 11.51 feet; thence N. 89° 58' 55" E. 40.0 feet;
thence S. 00 01' 05" E. 121.55 feet; thence S. 89° 58' 55" W. 5.0 feet;
thence S. 1° 31' 30" E. 379.35 feet; thence S. 89° 43' 35" E. 92.64 feet
to the point of beginning;
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.
Councilman Dooley introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.46 (F ARTICLE 4.00 CF ORDINANCE
NO. 60, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, KNOWN AND CITED AS
THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY A DDING SUBSECTION (h) HERETO.
The above 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 repeated herein.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed an the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
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By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#745-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated August 20,
1964, concerning the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 60, regarding
abandoned cars, the Council does hereby refer the report of the Law Depart-
ment to the City Planning Commission for consideration with the proposed new
Zoning Ordinance.
By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#746-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated August 28,
1964, from the Personnel Director concerning the action of the Civil Service
Commission, establishing classifications and rates for position of Account
Clerk, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendations therein con-
tained, thereby amending the Compensation Plan, said adjustments being made
retroactive to April 4, 1964, and it appears to the Council that no further
appropriation is necessary since sufficient amount was appropriated by the
Council on May 25, 1964.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Allen and Kleinert.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#747-64 RESOLVED that, relative to a communication dated August 28, 1964,
from the Civil Service Commission, those employees classified as Account
Clerk II are hereby requested to meet with the City Council at the next
study meeting of the Council to be held September 23, 1964, to discuss
the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission in establishing a new
classification of Account Clerk III.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty and Kleinert.
NAYS: Allen.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#748-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendation dated
August 28, 1964, from the Civil Service Commission regarding classifica-
tion and salary of Police Cadets, as contained in a communication from the
Personnel Director, the Council does hereby concur in said recommendations.
A. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Dazgherty, Allen and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#719-64 RESOLVED that, having received a recommendation dated August 10,
1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public
Works and for submission by the Mayor, concerning the desirability of
planimetric Maps as extra work in conjunction with the 701 Urban Planning
Program, the Council does hereby concur in said recommendation and for this
purpose does authorize the transfer of $1,200.00 from the Unallocated Fund
of the Budget to Account No. 157-2, Professional Services Account of the
Planning Commission Budget.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Allen and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#750-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a petition dated August 26,
1964, from residents of Hugh Street for sealcoating and grading thereof,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Department of Public Works
for report at the next regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#751-6L RESOLVED that, with regard to existing boulevard and island
areas, the Council does hereby request the Department of Public Works
to consider the use of the City's nursery stock and the planting of same
in such a manner as to beautify and increase the esthetic attractiveness
of the community.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#752-64 RESOLVED that, the Department of Law is reques ted to prepare an
amendment to the Traffic Ordinance, Ordinance No. 21, as amended, so as to
make it unlawful for trains to exceed the speed of 30 miles per hour at
grade crossings located within the City where protective crossing gates
have not been provided.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugle rty and Allen.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On motion of Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and
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unanimously adopted, this 163rd regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:54 P. M., September 9, 1964.
Afft
Addison W.
Bacon, Cit Cllr