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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF LIVONIA
On April 29, 19614, the above meeting wgs held at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council
at approximate4y 8:11 P. M. Councilman McCann delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present-- Rudolf R. Kleinert, Peter A.Ventura,
William E. Parks, Daniel C. Allen, John F. Dooley, Edward H. McNamara and James R.
McCann. Absent-- None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mayor Harvey W. Moelke; Addison W.
Bacon, City Clerk; Virginia Handzlik, Deputy City Clerk; Harry Smit, City Attorney;
Milton I. Firestone, Assistant City Attorney; Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works;
David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner; Joel LaBo, Director of Public safety;
Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; Thomas J. Griffith, Jr., Chief Accountant;
Milton R. Holley, City Assessor; John Dufour, Parks and Recreation Superintendent;
Carl Demek, Operations Division Superintendent; Daniel R. Andrew, Industrial Coordinator;
William J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer; John E. Hiltz, Consulting Engineer; James L.
Miller, Personnel Director; Joseph J. Handzlik, Civil Service Commissioner; Mrs. P.
Miquelon, Library Commission; Thomas Genova, Jr., Parks and Recreation Commissioner;
Neil Hall, John Nussbaum and Robert Volmer from the Traffic Commission.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3414-6l4 RESOLVED that, the Council President is directed to appoint two
members of the Council to work with two persons to be appointed by the Mayor
to review and consider recommendations made by the Citizens Research Council
in order to determine what portions of those recommendations may be placed
into effect with a minimum delay.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was
#31.5-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the matter of the budget of the
Office of the Mayor and the Capital Outlay Account thereof, the Council
does hereby transfer the sum of $5,000.00 from the Unallocated Fund to the
Capital Outlay Account of the Mayor's budget to provide sufficient funds
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for the acquisition of equipment necessary for the operation of the Office
of Mayor; provided, however, that the Mayor submit to the Council a request
specifying the items in the nature of capital acquisition, and that the
Council will pass on the appropriation of funds necessary to acquire those
items, upon receipt of the Mayor's request.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED that, the matter of appropriation to the Mayor's Capital
Outlay Account be tabled until such time as the Council receives an ex-
pression from the Mayor as to the Capital Improvements he desires, and the
costs.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to table with the following result:
AYES: McCann and Ventura.
NAYS: Parks, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution denied.
A roll call vote was taken on resolution #345-64, with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: McCann and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#346-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the matter of the Mayor's budget
and determining that there is no public relations account for the Mayor, and
further considering that Livonia is the second largest City in the state and
is represented by the Office of the Mayor in areas of state and county
governments, and recognizing that there is a need for public relations funds
in behalf of this City, the Council does hereby transfer the sum of $5,000.00
from the Unallocated Fund to a Public Relations Account of the Mayor's budget.
roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: McCann and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#347-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated April 22,
1964, from John E. Hiltz and Associates, Inc., consulting engineers, and a
letter dated April 22, 1964, from the Water and Sewer Commissioner, ap-
proved for submission by the Director of Public Works, copies of said
letters being attached hereto, the Council does for the reasons therein
outlined hereby
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1) amend the cost estimate for Phase II of the Master Sanitary
Sewer Construction Program so as to amend the authorization
for bond issue thereon from $4,182,500.00 to $4,340,000.00;
2) approve the revised cost estimate dated April 15, 1964, submitted
with the above communication from John E.Hiltz and Associates, Inc.;
and
3) request that the City Clerk forward certified copies of this
resolution to the law firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone,
who are hereby requested to prepare financial contracts between
Wayne County Road Commission and the City of Livonia for Phase II
of the Master Sanitary Sewer Construction Program, and to the
Road Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Parks, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The report from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated April 20, 1964,
was presented by Councilman Dooley, Chairman.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
adopted, it was
#348-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated April 20, 1964,
from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, concerning sidewalk at the
southeast corner of Brookfield and Lyndon Avenues in Kimberly Oaks Sub-
division (resolution #808-63), and it appearing that construction of a
sidewalk at this location is presently not necessary and the Director of
Public Works having estimated the cost of this improvement at approximately
$500.00, the Council does hereby defer action hereunder until such time
as the City reviews all of its sidewalk requirements.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#349-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated April 20, 1964, from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, concern-
ing bond releases for Har-Lo Subdivision and Sunset Park Subdivision
(referred in resolution #23-64), the Council does hereby refer the same
back to the City Engineer for further recommendations.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
adopted, it was
#350-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated April 20, 1964, from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, concern-
ing Farmington and Merriman Roads outline for procedure for financing
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submitted by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, the Council does hereby
refer said le tter to the City Engineer and the City Clerk for report on
the status on the procedures regarding financing of Farmington and
Merriman Roads.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#351-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated April 20, 1964, from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, concern-
ing pavement width reductions for certain subdivisions, the Counc4 does
hereby determine to take no action thereon at this time for the reason that
the plat ordinance is presently being reviewed and studied by the Legis-
lative Committee.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
adopted, it was
#352-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated April 20, 1964, from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, concern-
ing sidewalk construction on Five Mile Road from Merriman Road to Middle-
belt Road, in the City of Livonia, and having considered the letter dated
February 7, 1964, from the Chief City Engiheer, approved by the Director of
Public Works, and for the reasons therein stated, the Council does hereby
require the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to, to
construct, rebuild or repair 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 made
pursuant to Ordinance 446, Article V, Section 5.5 of the Ordinances of the
City of Livonia.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
adopted, it was
#353-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated April 20, 1964, from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, concern-
ing improvement of a portion of Puritan, between Middlebelt and Merriman
Roads, requested by the Merriman Estates Civic Association, the Council
does hereby hold action on this matter, pending a report on which the
Chief City Engineer is presently working.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#354-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated March 26,
1964, from the Assistant District Traffic Engineer, Michigan Highway Depart-
ment (File reference 82101-49), concerning a traffic signal at M-14
(Plymouth Road) at Milburn in the City of Livonia, and the Council having
considered the necessities created by new homes constructed in the area for
which Milburn is a collecting street for existing traffic into Plymouth Road,
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and further, that new businesses having been constructed there having in-
creased the need for a traffic signal, the Council does hereby notify the
Highway Department of its desire for a traffic signal at this location and
does hereby again request a traffic signal at the intersection of Milburn
Avenue and Plymouth Road in the City of Livonia, and the Highway Department
is hereby requested to submit its findings to the Council, together with an
indication of the total cost of such installation and the share of the same
which would have to be assumed by the City of Livonia; the City Clerk is
hereby requested to transmit two certified copies of this resolution to the
Michigan State Highway Department, 17405 Lahser Road, Detroit 19, Michigan,
to the attention of the office of the Metropolitan District Traffic Engineer,
and to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
The communication from Lyndon Meadows Civic Association regarding crossover
on Schoolcraft was removed from the agenda to the meeting of May 6, 1964.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#355-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated April 29, 1964,
from the Superintendent of Operations, approved by the Director of Public
Works, submitted pursuant to resolution #578-63, regarding required funds
for baseball diamonds assigned to Little Football League, the Council does
hereby transfer the sum of $3,910.40 to Parks Division Account No. 317-1
for baseball diamond maintenance in accordance with and for the purposes
outlined in said report and recommendation and further, the Council does
hereby transfer the sum of $450.00 from the Unallocated Fund to Parks
Division Account No. 317-14 for equipment rental if and when needed in
accordance with said report.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Parks, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
Councilman McNamara introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE CUTTING AND DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS
WEEDS AND OTHER WEEDS, GRASS, BRUSH AND UNCONTROLLED TREE GROWTH
AND THE REMOVAL OF REFUSE AND DEBRIS UPON LANDS IN THE CITY OF
LIVONIA AND TO PROVIDE FOR A TAX UPON THE OWNERS FAILING TO COMPLY
WITH THE PROVISIONS HEREOF AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR THE
VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF.
The foregoing Ordinance,when adopted,is filed in the Journal of Ordinances, Volume No.8,
in the office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
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By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#356-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated April 15,
1964, from E. C. Wheeler for Northwest Protective Association, concerning
the condition of the Tarabusi Drain, the Council does hereby refer the same
to the Chief City Engineer for his report and recommendation, and the City
Clerk is requested to transmit a copy of the letter to the Wayne County
Health Department, which is requested to submit its report and recommenda-
tion thereon.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#357-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated March 26,
1964, from Mr. John Dunne, President of Kimberly Oaks Civic Association
concerning tree planting within the boulevard sections of Kimberly Oaks
Subdivision, and an opinion from the Department of Law, dated April 29, 1964,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Department of Public Works
for its report and recommendation as to the cost for planting of deciduous
trees within said boulevard sections.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#358-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated March 26,
1964, from Kimberly Oaks Civic Association and having considered the
question of tree planting and maintenance of boulevard sections in the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby request the City. Planning Com-
mission to submit its report and recommendation as to landscaping and main-
tenance of boulevard sections in connection with development of subdivisions.
By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#359-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated March 26,
1964, from Mr. John Dunne, President of Kimberly Oaks Civic Association, con-
cerning tree planting within the boulevard sections, and an opinion from the
Department of Law, dated April 29, 1964, the Council does hereby refer the
same to the Department of Public Works for its report and recommendation
am to the cost of planting of deciduous trees within all boulevard sections
within the City.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Couhcilman Allen, it was
#360-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the question of four (4) foot
sidewalks in subdivisions, the Council does hereby refer the matter to the
Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation on
the policy of when a waiver of sidewalk requirements should be taken under
consideration by the Council.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann,Ventura, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: Parks.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Allen, it was
RESOLVED that, the question of four foot sidewalks in Golfview
Meadows Subdivision be tabled pending the report from the Streets, Roads
and Plats Committee.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Ventura, Allen and McCann.
NAYS: Parks, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Dooley., seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#361-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated April 15, 1961 ,
from Rodney C.Kropf, attorney for Mr.Frank Volk, proprietor of Golfview
Meadows Subdivision, and it appearing that said subdivision consists of
80 foot lots and larger, the Council does hereby authorize the installation
of four (4) foot sidewalks in the subject subdivision.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Parks, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: Allen.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by CouncilmanDooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#362-64 RESOLVED that, the Chief Building Inspector is requested to
report directly to the Council his recommendation as to the installation
of four foot sidewalks in subdivisions.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#363-61+ RESOLVED that, having considered Petition Z-627 for change of
zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33 from RUFB to R-3, the City
Planning Commission having recommended denial, the Council does hereby
refer the same back to the Planning Commission for a majority vote for
or against this petition.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: Parks and Allen.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#364-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated April 15, 1964,
from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works,
concerning Middlebelt Road widening from Five Mile Road to Eight Mile Road,
and Seven Mile Road widening west of Middlebelt Road, and the awarding of
contracts, the Council does hereby concur with the action of the Wayne
County Road Commission in awarding of the contract to Cooke Construction
Company for the construction work and awarding of a contract to Harvey
Construction Company for Bridge construction work relative to Middlebelt
Road Widening Project, in accordance with and for the reasons stated in
the aforesaid report.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Parks, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#365-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a report dated April 15, 1964,
from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works,
concerning essements for the Master Sanitary Sewer Program, the Council
does hereby authorize the Department of Law,with the assistance of the
Engineering Division of the City of Livonia, to take the necessary steps
to acquire easements as may hereafter be required under the program, and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to send a certified copy of this
resolution to the Wayne County Road Commission, to the attention of Mr.
Daniel Horgan, for the purpose of advising the Wayne County Road Commissicn
that the City will, in accordance with this resolution, act for the ac-
quisition of such easements.
By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#366-64 RESOLVED that, having cohsidered the report and recommendation
dated April 3, 1964, from the Superintendent of Operations Division, ap-
proved by the Director of Public works and Budget Director, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of W. E. Phillips Equipment Company, 22800 West
Eight Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan, for supplying theCity with one (1)
used Ingram 4-6 ton tandem Steel Roller for the price of $2,925.00, such
having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Parks, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#367-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated April 9, 1961 , from the Superintendent of Operations, approved by
the Director of Public Works and Budget Director, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Michigan Interiors, 28875 Plymouth Road, Livonia, for
supplying the City with unlined draperies, including installation thereof,
as stated in the aforesaid recommendation, for a price of $900.00, to be
expended from the City Hall Renovation Account, such having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Parks, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#358-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the ccsmmunieation dated April 10,
1964, from the Superintendent of Operations, approved by the Director of
Public Yorks and Budget Director, the Council hereby concurs with the re-
commendations as stated in the aforesaid letter and approves the use of
$800.00 from the surplus Capital Outlay funds of the Operations Division
Budget to modify the radio communications system of the Operations Division.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Parks, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Allen, it was
i569-6Li. RESOLVED that, having cons idered a communication dated April 114,
1964, from the Public Safety Department, concerning teletype service for
the Division of Police, the Council does hereby transfer the sum of
$225.00 from the Unallocated Fund to Account No. 175-26 of the Police
Division Budget for the purpose of providing installation and rental funds
for the teletype receiver for the period through this fiscal year's budget,
ending November 30, 1964.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Parks, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#370-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated March 25,
1964, from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, and the report and recom-
mendation dated April 20, 1964, from the Director of Public Safety, in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
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Louis Begin and Harold H. Gordon for a new Dance-Entertainment Permit to
be held in conjunction with Class C license at 28600 Schoolcraft, Livonia,
Michigan, and the City Clerk is requested to forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Parks, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
RESOLVED that, having received a letter dated April 26, 1964,
from the Michigan State Liquor Control Commission concerning an applica-
tion from Carl 0. and Freda Scheipline, 15226 Meyer Avenue, Allen Park,
Michigan, for a new full year Class C license to be located in the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby acknowledge receipt of the aforementioned
letter and does hereby invite Carl 0. and Freda Scheipline or their re-
presentative, to appear at a regularly scheduled study meeting of the
Council to make a presentation of their plans as to type and kind of
establishment they propose to erect in the event that the Council should
recommend issuance of a Class C license.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura.
NAYS: McCann, Parks, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#371-614 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated March 26,
19614, from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission regarding the application
of Carl 0. and Freda Scheipline, 15226 Meyer Avenue, Allen Park, Michigan,
for a new full year Class C license in Livonia, Michigan, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Parks, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The communication dated April 16, 1964, from the Wayne County Road Com-
mission enclosing the Board's resolution regarding surplus funds in the $6,700,000.00
Sanitary Sewer Bond Project, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#372-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a report dated April 20, 1964,
from the Department of aw concerningthe proposed golf course in Section 5
(resolution #221-64), the Council does hereby refer the same to the Capital
Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation within two weeks hereof.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: Parks.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
adopted, it was
#373-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated April 22, 1964,
from Thomas J. Brady, 15582 Levan Road, Livonia, Michigan, accompanied by
a petition containing approximately 145 names, regarding the official news-
paper, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Legislative Committee
and further requests the Department of Law to advise the Council of the
requirements for (a) designation of an official publication and (b) statutory
qualifications that must be met by an official publication.
At 9:40 P, M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#374-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition dated April 29,1964,
from Burt Construction Company, the Council does hereby approve of dividing
Lot No. 321 of Meri-Lynn Farms No. 7 Subdivision, in the southeast 1/4 of
Section 22 in the City of Livonia, T.1 S., R.9 E., Wayne County, Michigan, in
accordance with the maps attached thereto, and the City Assessor is hereby
requested to make the split in accordance with the petition.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#375-64 RESOLVED that, Petition No. V-79a submitted by Stanley H. Kline
under date of April 22, 1964, for the vacation of the West 5 feet of a 20
foot easement for drainage in the East 1/2 of Lot 70, Livrance Estates
Subdivision in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, is hereby referred to the City Planning Commission for action and
recommendation according to law and Ordinance No. 29, as amended.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Allen, it was
#376-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated April 29,
1964, from the Mayor, transmitting a c opy of a letter from the Board of
Wayne County Road Commissioners, concerning the installation of a traffic
signal at Levan and Schoolcraft Roads, the Council does hereby authorize
the City of Livonia to share in the cost of installing a traffic signal
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at the intersection of Levan and Schoolcraft Roads in the City of Livonia,
and the Council having been advised that the estimated cost of such traffic
installation is $3,380.00, does hereby approve of the City assuming 50% of
the total actual cost of such installation, and for this purpose does hereby
transfer the sum of $1,690.00 from the Unallocated Fund to the Traffic
Control Account No. 361-26; also the City does hereby agree to pay the
monthly electrical energy charges for such installation to the Detroit
Edison Company upon completion of the installation, it being understood
that the County will assume the full cost of maintaining said signal and
the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners is hereby requested to cause
such traffic signal to be installed at the aforesaid location as soon as
is reasonably possible; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are herein
authorized to do all things reasonably necessary and incidental to the full
performance of this resolution; and the City Clerk is requested to send a
copy of this res o l uti on to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners,
to the attention of Mr.Russell Harrison, Engineer of Traffic and Safety.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Parks, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, i t was
#377-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated April 28,
1964, from the Director of Public Safety, concerning the Memorial Day
parade to be held in the City of Livonia on Plymouth Road (M-14) from
Farmington Road to Middlebelt Road, between the hours of 9 a. m. and 12
noon, Saturday, May 30, 1964, the Council 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 the Memorial Day activities; and the Council does hereby request
the Michigan State Highway Department to close Plymouth Road to traffic as
necessary to accommodate said parade; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward two copies of this resolution to the City's Traffic Bureau for
transndission to the State Highway Department.
The letter dated April 22, 1964, from the Chief City Engineer, submitted
pursuant to resolution #285-64, regarding an inquiry from Mrs. Adkins relative to
Beatrice Gardens Subdivision, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
adopted, it was
#378-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a request dated April 24, 1964,
by the Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman, approved by the Budget
Director, and approved by the Mayor for submission, and it appearing from
such report that there is no establishment in the area of the Livonia Henry
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Ford Centennial Athletic Field on Farmington Road furnishing refreshments,
and it being the common practice among the municipalities to operate con-
cession stands within their recreation facilities, the Council does hereby
authorize the Department of Parks and Recreation to solicit bids from
concessionaires for the operation of such refreshment stand.
The letter dated April 29, 1964, from the Budget Director regarding the
Tree Planting Program, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#379-6)4 RESOLVED that, the Director of Public Works be and is hereby
authorized to negotiate a contract with Mr. R. D. Holland, President of
the Sumark Sand, Inc., for the purpose of removing such sand as there may
be in the Castle Gardens Parksite, the Harrison Parksite, and Adams Park-
site, provided (1) that the City shall be paid a sum of fifteen cents per
cubic yard of sari so removed, (2) that Mr. Holland and his company shall
fill and grade all three parksites to the grade level to be established by
the Director of Public Works and that the contract be limited to a period
of six months from the date of execution thereof, and (3) that any and all
topsoil stripped from the parksites be stock-piled and spread upon the
parksites in question after the parksites are filled and prior to the
expiration of the contract, and that the Department of Law is requested to
determine whether or not the topsoil can be removed under the terms of the
land contracts pursuant to which the City is purchasing the property and
further, that if the Law Department finds that the City does not have the
right to do so, the Law Department is authorized to contact the land contract
sellers and secure permisai cn to do so; and provided further, that the
Sumark Sand, Inc., provide one foot of yellow clay over the entire excavation,
prior to the redistributing of the topsoil.
On motion of Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman McNamara and
unanimously adopted, this adjourned )4448th regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 10:29 P. M., April 29, 1964.
Addison W.Bacon, City rk