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MINUTES OF THE FOUR HUNDRED 3EVE1,!TY-3EC0iZ REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On December 2, 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 8:13 p.m.. Councilman Daugherty delivered the invocation.
Roll was called 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 6'd. Bacon, City Clerk;
Harry C. Tatigian, first Assistant City Attorney; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director,
Avram Rosenthal, Librarian, 'William J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer, William Lirblis,
Parks and Recreation Department, Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; Thomas J.
Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; Richard Sanderson, Chief Inspector; Donald Hull,
City Planner; Joel La Bo, Director of Public Safety, Harry M. Smit, City Attorney; and
David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#936-64 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 471st regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held November 25, 1964, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#937-64 RESOLVED that, the letters dated December 1, 1964, from the Mayor
informing the Council of appointments of Nr. Donald Pollock, Mr. John J.
Ward and Mr. Harry Wrightman to the City Planning Commission, are hereby
referred to the Committee of the Uiole.
By Councilman I.cCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#938-64 RESOLVED that, the Council having considered the veto of the
Mayor, dated December 2, 1964, which vetoed Ordinance No. 500, adopted
by the Council at its regular meeting held November 25, 19b4, the Council
does hereby readopt Ordinance No. 500, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 24, Chapter IV of the City Charter.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing; resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Ventura.
NAYS: Allen and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted and the Mayor's veto over -ruled.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#939-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated February 27,
1964, of the City Planning Commission recommending denial of Petition Nod
Z-627, submitted by Kenneth R. Warren, Acres Development Company, 15377
Farmington Road, Livonia, Micni-an, for change of zoning in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 33 from RUFB to R-3, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition No.
Z-627 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. bO in
accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS: Daugherty, Allen and Dooley.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
An Ordinance Amending Section 24 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 No. Z-610), introduced
by Councilman McNamara on November 25, 19b4, was taken from the table and a roll call
vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura arid Kleinert.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adop'led and would become effective on
publication.
An Ordinance Amending Section 31 of the Zoning Map of the City of Livonia,
and Amending Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance Ivo. 60, as amended, of
the City of Livonia by Adding Thereto Section (Petition No. Z-646), introduced
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by Councilman Ventura on November 25, 19b4, was taken from the table and a roll call
vote conducted thereon with the following; result:
AYES: Daugherty, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
An Ordinance Amending Section 2.7 of the zoning Mv-,.p of the City of Livonia
and Amending Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance l\:o. 60, as amended, of
the City of Livonia, by Adding Thereto Section (Petition Ilo. Z-649), introduced
by Councilman Ventura on November 25, 1';64, was taken from the table and a roll call
vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Allen, Dooley, 1,icNamara, McCann, Ventura. and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#94o-64 RESOLVED that, a public hearing having been held on November 9,
1964, in connection with a proposed special assessment district to be
established for the purpose of installing street lighting on Melvin Avenue,
between Eight ;;ile Road and Bretton Street in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
2, City of Livonia, Wayne County, MichiLan, the Council dues hereby
determine that an advisory election is necessary within the proposed
district in order for the Council to make a proper decision and before
proceeding with further special assessment Bearings in connection with this
matter; therefore, the Council does hereby authorize the holding of an
advisory election by the property owners of the proposed street lighting
special asses5irient, di3trict on Melvin Avenue between Eight Mile Road and
Bretton Street, and Mrs. Betty Meadows, 20221 Melvin Street, Livonia,
Michigan (pro), and Mrs. Van Corp, 20224 Melvin Street, Livonia, Michigan
(con), are hereby appointed to serve as co-chairmen to the Advisory
Election Committee and are requested to proceed with such advisory election
in accordance with the Rules of Procedure adopted by the Council on Uctober
17, 1960, for the conducting of advisory elections; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to transmit to the aforementioned parties sufficient copies
of said rules of procedure, and the Engineering Division of the Department
of Public Works is hereby requested to provide the election committee with
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all data and material reasonably necessary to inform the property owners
within such district of the contemplated improvement and its cost.
By Councilman Dooley,, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED that, having considered the request made in a letter
dated November 12, 1964, by the City Clerk for the inclusion in the budget
for the fiscal year December 1, 1964 -November 30, 1965, of an additional
Secretary II position for the City Clerks office, the Council does hereby
determine to approve same and does further determin to transfer the sum
of $4,451.20 to Account 129-1 of the City Clerk's Budget from the Unallocated
Funds Account for this purpose.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#941-64 RESOLVED that, the letter dated November 12, 1964, from the City
Clerk regarding the addition of Secretary II position for the City Clerk's
office in the 1964-65 budget, is hereby tabled to the next study meeting
of the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Ventura.
NAYS: Aller. and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#942-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a report and recommendation made
by the Chief City Engineer and approved by the Director of Public Works in
a commenication dated November 13, 1964, regarding an application made
pursuant to Council resolution #34-64, to the Housing & Home Finance Agency
for an advance of planning funds for the preparation of construction plans
for the Farmington Road outlet trunk storm sewer, Project P -Mich -3111, and
to which is attached a communication dated November 5, 1964, from Housing
and Home Finance Agency, Office of the Regional Administrator, 360 North
Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60601, which includes an agreement to
be executed in this regard, the Council does hereby determine to accept
the offer of the Housing and Home Finance Administrator of the United States
of America as set forth in an agreement entitled "Agreement for Public Works
Plan Preparation," -Project No. P -Minh. -3111, Contract Number H(402)-2157,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are requested to execute such agreement in
behalf of the City of Livonia and to thereafter transmit same to the Office
of the Regional Administrator of the Housing and Home Finance Agency within
the 60 -day period of time specified in the agreement.
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.
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By Cour oilman Allen, seconcied by Councilman Dauf-herty, it was
RESOLVED that, having Considered the communication dated November 10,
1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public
Works, in regard to the acquisition of an easement across Parcel b5llb,
located at the northwest corner of Plymouth and Newburgh Roads, in connection
with the construction of the Plymouth-hewburt�-h Sanitary Sewer Project Area
3, and which was obtained pursuant to resolution #490-64, the Council does
hereby determine to accept a Grant of Easement for and in behalf of the City
of Livonia from Helen Ambrose (widow), owner of the aforesaid parcel, which
easement form is dated November 4, 1964, and which easement shall be obtained
in consideration of the payment to Helen Ambrose of $1,500-00, which amount
is hereby authorized to be paid from the Contract Payment Fund of the Water
and Sewer Division; said Grant of &aseirient shall be subject to the approval
of the Department of Law, and upon receiving same the City Clerkis hereby
requested to have such Grant of Easement recorded with the Register of Deeds
office of 'Mayne County, arid to do all other things rie(,essary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#943-64 RESOLVED that, the letter dated November 10, 19b4,, from the
Chief City Engineer regarding an easement across Parcel b5llb for the
Plymouth -Newburgh Sanitary Sewer Project, from IIrs. Helen Ambrose, is
hereby tabled to the next regular meeting of the Council, pending sub-
mission of additional information from the, Chief City Engineer.
A roll call vote was taken on the iore-oing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Ventura.
NAYS: Allen and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilm.,,.,.n Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#944-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated November 121,
1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public
Works, in regard to Grants of Easement obtained in connection witri the
Parkview and Parkwood Sanitary Sewer Project,, Area 5a, pursuant to resolu-
tion #490-64, the Council do,_;s hereby accept for and in behalf of the City
of Livonia, Grants of Easement from the following persons:
Merrill E. Sheaffer and iiargaret Sheaffer, his wife, 16885 Harrison,
Livonia., Michigan, dated Play 15, 1964;
Walter Oswold (widower), 15521 Merriman, Livonia, Michigan, dated
May 18, 1964;
Emrny J. Dirks, lu62b Delaware, Livonia, dated May 12, 1964;
David M. Tenniswood and Ann Tenniswood-, his wife, 34238 Fernwood,
Wayne, Michigan, dated May 23, 1964;
Donald Richards and Sharon Richards, his wife, 17005 Harrison,
Livonia, Michigan, dated May 15, 1964;
V. K. Simons and Frances A. Simons, his wife, lb705 Harrison,
Livonia) Michigan, dated May 15, 1964;
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Harry V. Booth and 14,ary V. Booth, Iiis -,Tiie, 1532 Waterman, Livonia,
Michigan, dated May 21, 1964;
Homer Wynn and 1.-,-,ry R. dynn, his wife, lo785 Harrison, Livonia.,
L Michigan, dated May 19, 1964, and
Joseph Fellhouse and MargLret Fellhouse, his wife, 16575 Harrison,,
Livonia) Michigan, dated May 12) 1964, and
the City Clerk is hereby reque,;fed to have such Grants of Easement recorded
in the office of the Udyne County Register of Deeds, and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
By Couilcilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted,, it was
#945-64 RESOLVED that., having considered a communication dated November 12.,
1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public
Works, in regard to Grants of Easement obt,:ined in connection with the
Schoolcraft Road Sanitary Sewer Project, Area 2, pursuant to resolution
1;490-64, the Council does hereby accept for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia, Grants of Easement from the following persons:
Simon Ash and Ruth Ash, his wife, 19703 Shrewsbury, dated April 22, 1964;
George W. Grabenhorst arid Laure J. Grabenhorst, his wife, 13374 Farm-
ington Road, Livonia, Kichi,,�an, dated A�)ril 14, 1964,
Gasper Iannotti and Rose Iannotti, his wife, 14352 Lenore, Redford,
dated March 20, 1964,
Lloyd Wilkie, 12770 Farmington, Livonia,, Michigan, dated March 20, 1964;
Viola Carney, 12840 Farmington, Livonia, Ylichi-an, dated April 27, 1964;
George L. Helgren and Sally E. Helgren, his wife, 13250 Farmington,
Livonia, Michigan, dated March 21, 19b4;
Braver Land Company, dated September 9, 1964; and
Laurence E. McClung and Geraldine McClung, his wife, 35982 Castle
Meadow Drive, Farmington Township, dated October 23, 1964;
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have such Grants of Easement
recorded it the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds, and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously
adonted, it was
#946-b4 RESOLVED that., having considered a communication dated November 12,
1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public
Works, in regard to Grants of Easement obtained in connection with the
Plymouth -Newburgh Sanitary Sewer, Area 3, pursuant to resolution #490-64,
the Council does hereby accept for and in behalf of tne City of Livonia,,
Grants of Easement from the following persons:
Pency W. Owens, Sr., arid Irene Owens, his wife, 37500 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan, dated October 26, 19u4
Pency Owens, Jr., and Gracie Owens, his wase, 37530 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan, dated October 27, 1964;
Estelle Livernois,, 37824 Plymouth Road, dated July 27, 1964;
Vinnie Livernois and Norman Livernois (her son), dated July 27, 1964;
Helen Ambrose, 37690 Plymouth Road, dated November 4, 1964,
Sallie Livt-rnois., 37930 Plymouth Roan, dated May 12, 1964;
Wage 6�)'8,8
Peter
Furma.nek and .1x ura. Furmanek,
his wife, 3F,000 Plymouth Road,
dated
11ay 15, 19b4;
William J. Seabury and Lillian :>i.
Seabury, his wif e, 39100 Plymouth
Road,
dated May 14, 1964,
Warren
F. Gardner and Dorothy Gardner,
iiis wi.tr., 37801 Plymouth Road,
dated
May 1F, 1964,
Joseph
Regan and Joyce M. Regan, his
wife, 37560 Plymouth Road,
dated
April 5, 1964,
Jerry
B. Baldwin and Nia{rgaret 3a ldwin, his wife, 37917 Plymouth Road,
dated
May 6, 1964,
James
Shaw and Vivian M. Shaw, his
wife, 37811 Plymouth Road, dated
April
28, 1964,
Harmon
Gates and Martha Gates, his
wife, 37907 Plymouth Road, dated
April
28, 1964, (lots 541 and 5142)
Harmon
Gates and Martha Gates, his
wife, dated April 28, 1964;
(lot 543 )
Eleanor Jane Andrews, 37825 Plymouth Road, dated April 22, 1964;
(2 separate grants - 1 for lot 54j and 1 for lot 544)
Harvey E. Andrews and Nellie Andrews, 37825 Plymouth Road, dated
April 22, 1964,
Leonard C. Ritzler and Dorothy M. Ritzler, his wife, 38415 Plymouth
Road, dated March jl, 1964;
Leonard C. Ritzler and Dorothy M. Ni.tzler, his wife, 381415 Plymouth
Road, dated April 28, 1964,
John Holman and Viola Holman, his wife, 3ED38 Plymouth Road, dated
April 28, 1964,
Paul Day, 9179 Livernois, dated March 31, 1964,
William Hartel, 3F=901 Plymouth Road, dated April 8, 1964,
William A. Schnell and Alma 11. Schnell, his wife, 37470 Plymouth
Road, dated April 114, 19614, (3 grants)
Nicolas Tchouka.leff and Elsie Tchoukaleff, his wife, 114035 Terry,
dated April lj, 1964,
Arthur J. Davis and Ada J. Davis, 3781<? Plymouth Road, dated
March 30, 1964;
Betty Mende, 37b30 Plymouth Ro]d, dated Argil 21, 1964,
Boleslous L. Otzelna.is and I3roni. lava Otz(�Inais, his wife, 37921
Plymouth Road, dated March 311 1964,
Herbert Rosin and Lucia. Rosin, his wife, 16845 Surrey, dated
July 28, 1964,
Perfection Automotive Products Corporation, 925 W. Elizabeth,
Detroit, Michigan, dated I�iay 7, 19b4;
Practical Home Builders, Inc., dated March 2b, 1964, (2 grants)
Gene Hirs and Semone R. Hirs, dated September 28, 1964,
Julius Potrykus and Joseph Potrykus, Trustees under Will of Charles
W. Castrop, deceased, dated April 24, 1964;
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have such Grants of Easement
recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds, and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the: full performance of this
resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman 1lcNa arp, it was
#947-64 RESOLVED that, havinty considered the report and recommendation
dated November 20, lyul4j from the Chief City E�it;ineer, approved by the
Director of Public 6Vorks, submitted pursuant to resolution x#726-614, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Hill & Thomas Contracting, Inc.,
1,203 Westmoreland, Lansiriv, iviich i_�-)an, fur the construction of a pedestrian
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footbridge across the Rouge River in Section 1, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, which structure shall be constructed as specified in
Alternate t'All and for the price of x.4,700.00; such having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this item; and such sum is hereby transferred
from the Unallocated Funds to tne Civic Improvements Account No. 360.
A roll call vote was taken on the fore(,oin
t_, g resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Allen, Dooley, LcNlarriara, kcCann, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
W Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#948-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated November 20, 1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Director of Public Works, submitted pursuant to resolution #781-64, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of 'Werthmann Bros., 6841 E. Jefferson,
Detroit 7, IIichi�)an, in the amount of $28,390.00, for the installation of
an air conditioning system in the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan,, which installation shall consist mainly of individual
packaged units for through -the -wall application, such work to be completed
by April 15, 1965, and such having, been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item.
A roll call vote w as taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura arid Kleinert.
NAYS: Allen.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#949-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated November 9,
1964, from the Department of Law 'approved by the Mayor and Chief Inspector,
to which is attached a communication dated October 28, 1964, from the
Chief Inspector, submitted pursuant to resolution #773-64, regarding bond
requirements for sign erectors, the Council does hereby refer same to the
Legislative Committee for its report arid recommendation.
By Councilman kchamara, seconded by Councilman IvIcCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#950-64 RESOLIED that, having
g coniidered a communication dated November 6,
1964, from the Water and Sewer Division, approved by the Director of Public
Works, wherein the request is made to repeal Section 12 of Ordinance No. 396,
for the purpose of refundir)F c,2rtain air conditioning demand charges, pur-
suant to a recommendation made in an opinion issued by the Department of
Law (No. 64-39, dated August 1-7, l -)b4), the Council does hereby request
the Department of Law to C, prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 396 which
would repeal that portion of Ordinance No. 396 (Section 12) for the purpose
hereinbefore mentioned..
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By Cokincilman McNamara, seconded by CounciLnan Daugherty,, it was
#951-64. RESOLVED that., having considered a corLmunication dated November 10,
1964, from the Budget Director, approved by the Layor,, regarding the salary
to be paid to the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby determine
that the salary for the Director of Public �)orks be established at $13,500
per annum, payable monthly, ef 1'ective as of December 1, 1964, and all prior
resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Allen,, Dooley, TIcNamara, McCann and Kleinert.
NAYS: ',Ventura.
*Councilman Ventura made the following statement: I feel that this money can be used
to better advantage for more policemen.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The President relinqui.3heu` the Chair to the Vice President at 9:25 P. P1.
W Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman YicBjajuara., it was
#952-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated November 12,
1964, from the Budget Director suggesting an increase in the monthly car
Lallowance for the I'viyor, such increase be and hereby is rejected.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, Ventura, Kleinert and McCann.
NAYS: Daugherty and Allen.
The Vice Presidert declared the resolution adopted.
The President resumed the Chair at 9:32 P. k.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Courcilman Ventura, it was
#953-64 RESOLVED that, having; cursidered a certain request dated October 27,
1964, from the Allied Veterans, Committee of Livonia, Michigan, by its
Commander Verdun H. Fredendall, 1854" Filmore, Livonia, Michigan, the Council
does hereby anprove and authorize an advance of a sum not to exceed 1$1,000
to the Allied Veterans, Committee of Livonia for the purpose of helping
defray the out-of-pocket expenses to be incurred by that organization in
connection with a Memorial Day Parade (1965) to be held on Plymouth Road,
and other activities related to sucri f�.emorial Day services; provided,
however, that this authorization is subject to tije following conditions:
C�
a) That the Allied Veterans' Committee file with the City a complete
accounting of expenditures on or before June 15, 1965, indicating
the specific purposes for which the aforesaid sum or any part thereof
was used, and
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b) that the said Conmittee will return to the City of Livonia on or
before such date any part of thn aforesaid sum not expended;
and provided further, that the Couicil does hereby request the Director of
Public Safety to extend the assistance of the Police Department with respect
to all matters under its jurisdiction which may be pertinent to the success
of such Memorial Day activities, and for the aioresaid purpose, the Council
does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,000.00 from
City Council Account No. 102-22 - Public Relations.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result;
AYES: Daugherty, Allen, Dooley, I&Naaara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert.
RAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously
adopted, it was
#954-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated november 2, 1964,
from Frank Vella, 10072 Garden Avenue, Livonia, MichigAn, regarding alleged
intrusions upon his property by trespassers, the Council does hereby refer
same to the Department of Public Works for its report ark recommendation.
Ey Councilman Allen, seconded by Cour cilman LcNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#955-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter received November 17,
1964, from R±s. Sophie Lewis, 8968 DanziL, Livonia, hichigan, regarding
certain alleged problems existing in coLnection with draina, ditches
that traverse her property, the Council does hereby refer same to the
Chief City Engineer for his report and recommendation.
Efy Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#956-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated November 20, 1041
from the Municinal Judge regarding, the transfer of certain funds within
the 10unicipal Court budget, the Council does hereby transfer the sum of
1132 from Account 113-20 to Account 113-29 of the 1963-64 budget, to cover
expenses incurred in attendirq a traffic conference in Denver, Colorado.
A roll call vote was taken on the foretoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Allen, Dooley, kchamara, McCann and Ventura.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by 0ouncilman Ventura, it was
hQ57-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated November 1,
1964, from the Superintendent of Operations Division, approved by the
Director of Public corks and the Budget Director, regarding the reallocation
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of budget appropriations originally granted to the Operations Division, the
Council does hereby determine to approve tae following transfer of funds
in the 1963-b4 budget:
Account #235 - Administration
Transfer 1566.31 from Acct. #135-20 (Printing) and 4103-73 from
Acct. #235-1 (Salaries) for a total of J670-04 to the following
accounts:
Acct. #2J5-44 (Niscellancous) 70-12
#235-45 (Office Supplies) 131-50
#235-57 (Tools & Supplies) 468.42
o -70o04 and
Account #244 - Equipment Maintenance
Transfer $3,500.00 from Acct. w2401 (Salaries), v2,100.00 from
Acct. #241-58 (storm and Drain Materials), and 03,770.37 from
Acct. #236-49 (Road Materials) for a total of 0070.34 to the
following accounts:
Acct. #244-14 Quipment Rental) 01,115.28
Acct. #244-7 (Materials) 8,255.06
09,370-34
Account #245 - Buildiiq�, Iviairitenance
Transfer $1,860.00 from Acct. #241-15 (Transportation Rental)
to Acct. #445-15 (Transportation Rental).
iWI 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 Dooley, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously
adopted, it was
#958-64 RESOIXED that, havinL considered a communication dated November 13,
1964, from the Mayor, which submits a proposed ordinance prepared by the
Department of Law which would create a Citizen Complaint and Service Bureau,
the Council does hereby refer same to the Legislative Committee for its
report and recommendation.
#959-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a. communication dated November 13,
1964, from the City Assessor, to which is attached a petition received on
November 16, 104, from Ezriol Weissman, builder, 15496 Telegraph Road,
Detroit 39, hdchigan, 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 5 through 10, inclusive, of Kirsh Subdivision, of part of the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, TUS., R.9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, into five (5) 100 each to be 72 feet in width and 120 feet in
depth and which are to be described as follows;
a) lot 5 and the east 12 feet of Let 6 of Kirsh Subdivision of
part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, T. I S., R. 9 E.,
City A Livonia, Alyne County, Michigan;
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d) The west 24 feet of lot 8 and the east 48 feet of lot 9 of
Kirsh Subdivision of part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Idchigan;
e) The west 12 feet of lot 9 and lot 10 of hirsih Subdivision of
part of the southwest 1/4 of Section j3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E..,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Ijdchigan,
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid petition which is made a
part hereof by this reference,, ana the City Clerk is hereby requested to
cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the office of
the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#960-64 RESOLVED that, having consinerea a petition received on November 9,
1964, from lvdlli% A. Hubenschsddt, 18825 Inkster Road, Livonia, Yd.enigan,
and in accordance with the orovisions of Act 7-3 of the Public Acts of 1959,
as amended, the Council does hereby approve of dividing lot 95 of Garden
Farms Subdivision of part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
ichi,7an, into two parcels each
of which shall be 75 feet in width 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 oil.ice of thE: Wayne County Register of
Deeds.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously
adopted, it wa's
#961-64 RESOLVED that, iiaving considered a communication dated November 23,
1964, from the City Assessor, to which is attached a petition from Quast
Realty Company, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 73 of the
Public Acts of 1959, as amended, the Council does hereby approve of divid-
ing lots 92, 93 and 94 of Westmore Subdivision, of part of the Southwest
1A of Section 3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
into two parcels which shall be described as follows:
8-r) Lot 92 and south 1/2 of lot 93 of Westmore Subdivision., of part
of the Southwest 1/4 of Section J,, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, 14r yne County, Michigan, and
b) Lot 94 and the north 1/2 of lot 93 of Viestmore Subdivision, of
part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne County, JUchigan;
b) The west
48
feet
of Lot 6
arid the
east 24 feet of lot 7 of
Kirsh Subdivision
T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
of part
City of
of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33,
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan;
c) The west
36
feet
of Lot 7
arid the
east 3b feet of lot 8 of
Kirsh Subdivision
of part
of the ,southwest 1/4 of Section 33,
T. 1 S.,
R.
9 E.,
City of
Livonia,
Wayne County, Idchigan;
d) The west 24 feet of lot 8 and the east 48 feet of lot 9 of
Kirsh Subdivision of part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Idchigan;
e) The west 12 feet of lot 9 and lot 10 of hirsih Subdivision of
part of the southwest 1/4 of Section j3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E..,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Ijdchigan,
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid petition which is made a
part hereof by this reference,, ana the City Clerk is hereby requested to
cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the office of
the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#960-64 RESOLVED that, having consinerea a petition received on November 9,
1964, from lvdlli% A. Hubenschsddt, 18825 Inkster Road, Livonia, Yd.enigan,
and in accordance with the orovisions of Act 7-3 of the Public Acts of 1959,
as amended, the Council does hereby approve of dividing lot 95 of Garden
Farms Subdivision of part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
ichi,7an, into two parcels each
of which shall be 75 feet in width 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 oil.ice of thE: Wayne County Register of
Deeds.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously
adopted, it wa's
#961-64 RESOLVED that, iiaving considered a communication dated November 23,
1964, from the City Assessor, to which is attached a petition from Quast
Realty Company, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 73 of the
Public Acts of 1959, as amended, the Council does hereby approve of divid-
ing lots 92, 93 and 94 of Westmore Subdivision, of part of the Southwest
1A of Section 3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
into two parcels which shall be described as follows:
8-r) Lot 92 and south 1/2 of lot 93 of Westmore Subdivision., of part
of the Southwest 1/4 of Section J,, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, 14r yne County, Michigan, and
b) Lot 94 and the north 1/2 of lot 93 of Viestmore Subdivision, of
part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne County, JUchigan;
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each of which shall be 60 feet in width and 130 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 certiii.ed
copy of this resolution to be recorded in -the office of the Wayne County
Register of Deeds.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#962-64 REO"OLVED that, having considered a letter dated November 2, l,)64,
from the Kimberly Oaks Civic Association by Douglas Ni. Knight, Committee
Chairman, 32521 Lyndon Avenue, Livonia, arid a commurication dated Novemb3r 25,
1964, from -the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works,
concerning the installation of sidewalks on the west side of Hubbard Road
from Lyndon Avenue to the John F. Kennedy elementary school, in Kimberly
Oaks Estates Subdivision I,o. 4, the Cuuncil does hereby require the
respective owners of lots and nremises herein referred to, to construct
sidewalks in front oi, adjacent to arid abutting such premises, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary to carry out the
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provisions of this resolution Which is made nursuant to Ordinance No. 446,
Article V, Section 5.5 of the ordinances of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the iore,,oing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#963-64 RESOLVED ttiat, the Department of Public vVorks is hereby requested
to construct a satisfactory temporary Cold Patch topped walkway along the
west side of Hubbard Avenue to the John F. Kennedy .school in Kimberly Oaks
Estates Subdivision No. 4.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Dooley, Hl(.-Carin, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS: Allen and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
#964-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated November 2, 1964,
from the Kimberly Oaks Civic Association by Douglas M. Knight, Committee
Chairman, 32521 Lyndon Avenue, Livonia, concerning the installation of
sidewalks along the south side of Perth Street west of Brookfield, the
Council does hereby require the respective owners of lots and premises
herein referred to, to construct sidewalks in front Of, adjacent to and
abutting such premises; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all
things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution which is
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made pursuant to Ordinance 44o3 Article V, Section 5.5, of the ordinances
of the City of Livonia.
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.
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By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
L #965-64 RESOLVED that, having; considered a communication dated November 20,
1964, from the Federation oC Livonia Civic Ast3ociations, 11+357 Arden Avenue,
Livonia, Pdchigan, by its pre,3ident Geort e Kindred, regarding Federation
participation in the City Charter Study Commission created pursuant to resolu-
tion #907-64, the Council does hereby recommend to the Mayor that he select
as one of his appointees to the Commission a representative of the
Federation of
Livonia Civic Associ ti-n.s.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by G?urcilmztn 1,,cCal-�n and unanimously
adopted, it was
#966-64 RESOLVED that, havin!; considered a letter dated November 18, 1964,
from Mr. Ernest H. Stingle, 9F.70 LFLthers, LivoriL, 1,jichiEan, regarding the
alleged narking of trailers and trailer -tractors at the Eea3 station located
at Joy Road and Harrison Avenue, the Council does hereby refer same to the
Bureau of Insoection for its ronort and recommendatior .
1V Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously
adopted, it was
#967-64 RESOLVED that., havirit-, consideree a coiimunication dated November 19,
1964, from tha Nlayor regarding a propo,3ed ordinance which would regulate
the speed of trains through
gh the City, and to wh-j.ch is attached the pro-
posed ordinance �:irjd e letter of transmittal from the Department of Law,
submitted pursuant to resolution #712-64, the Council does hereby request
the Michigan Public Service Commission to order the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Comnany to install half roadway pates to the present flashing light
protection at Newourgh Road, in the, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
and does hereby request the Michi-an Public Service Commission to make an
inspection of the Stark Road railroad crossinp in the City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michi,,,an, as a prerequisite to the installation of half
roadway gates at that location; and bhe Council does hereby refer the pro-
posed ordinance to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
Item 31 regarding a resolution to amend State Statutes to eliminate
exemption of School districts from payment of special assessments was removed from
the agenda.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#968-64 RESOLVED that,, the Council does hereby request the Legislative
Committee to review Ordinance 449, The Building Code, and such ordinances
that have been adopted thereunder by reiorerice, for the purpose of making
recommendations for the im-orovement of same.
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"he following resolution was urianimous.ly introduced, su-,,-)I)(-)rted and
adopted:
#969-b4 RESOLVED that, having, cori,3idered a coriurtunication dated November 27,
1964, from the Chairman of the Livori-a &i-oloyees United Foundation Drive -
1964, regarding a contribution made by the Chevrolet Spring ana Bumper
Division of the General Motors Corporation for fuel for the 1964 Torch at
the Civic Center, the Council does hereby express its gratitude and ap-
-oreaciation for this fine civic gesture, and does further commend the
Chevrolet Spring and Bumper Division for its interest and participation in
this community function.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Council -man McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#970-b4 RESOLVED that, the Governor of the State of Michigan be informed
of the financial hardship created by the requirement for two elections in
1965 that were not bud,,,eted., ana the Council. of tne City of Livonia does
hereby petition the Governor to use his powers to give relief from the
burden of this expenditure by either delaying the elections until a Regular
Election in the following year or by having the State of Michigan assume
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the cost of the Special Election.
By Councilman Ventura., seconded by Councilman Dooley and Unanimously
adopted, it was
#971-64 RESOLVED that, the Traffic Division of the Police Department
be requested to make a survey of the traffic conditions, specifically at
Plymouth and Levan Roads, and submit a report and recommendation to the
Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann,, it was
#972-64 RESOLVED that the Council does hereby determine to extend, on a
day to day basis, its Water contract with Michigan Trenching Company, 32599
Greenland Court, Livonia, Michlgan, for the making of water connections to
the Livonia Water Supply System, on the same terms and conditions as pro-
vided in the contract presently existing, said contract to terminate 'at
such time as the Council shall determine to enter into a new contract.
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 McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley,, it was
#973-64 RESOLVED that, the City Attorney determine the steps necessary
to create a Charter Commission a.nd renort those steps to the Council as
early as possible.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Allen, Dooley, Mchamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On motion of Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Dooley and
unanimously adoptecx, this 472nd regular maeticc-; of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 10.15 P. I�.., December -1, 1964.
Addison W. Bacon, Clerk