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MINUTES OF THE FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-SECOND REGULW, MEETING CF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 27, 1961 , 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 8:09 P. M. Councilman McNamara delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present-- Rudolf R. Kleinert, Peter A. Ventura,
John T.Daugherty, Daniel C. Allen, Edwara H. McNamara, James R. McCann and John F.
Dooley. Absent-- None.
Elected and appointed officials presents Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Harry Smit, City Attorney; Harry C.Tatigian, first Assistant City Attorney; Robert A.
Shaw, Director of Public Works; Edward Milligan, Planning Commission; Thomas D. Heap,
Zoning Board of Appeals; David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner; Victor C.
Phillips, Budget Director; Thomas J.Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; Daniel R.
Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; Donald Heusted, Planning Commission; William J.
Strasser, Chief City Engineer; John Hiltz, Consulting Engineer; Carl Demek, Superin-
tendent, Operations Division; Joel LaBo, Director of Public safety; Webb Cooper,
Director of Civil Defense; and John Dufour, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation.
The President of the Council advised those present of the opinion from
Frank J. Kelley, Attorney General of the State of Michigan, the last paragraph of
which reads as follows:
"Accordingly, it is my conclusion that the veto power of the Mayor of
Livonia admits to certain exceptions, one of them being that he has no power to veto
a resolution of the Council appointing a person to fill a vacancy on the Council."
The letter was received by the Council and is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#441-64 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 450th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held May 13, 1964, the 451st regular meet-
ing held May 20, 1964, and the 87th special meeting held May 25, 1964s are
hereby approved.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
el12-64 RESOLVED tnat, having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 8, 1964, of the Superintendent of Operations, approved by the
Mayor and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of John A.Brooks, Inc., 20122 Livernois, Detroit, Michigan, for the
installation of a Manual Lawn Irrigation System in the Civic Center for
the price of $12„120.73,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: McNamara, McCann, Allen, Dooley, Daugherty, and Kleinert.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#443-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated May 14, 1964,
from the Personnel Director of the Civil Service Commission with regard
to the adjustment of salary rates for the classifications of Dog Warden
and Pound Attendant-Warden, made pursuant to resolution #333-64, the Council
does hereby amend resolution #333-64, so as to make the salary increase
authorized therein effective and retroactive to the first full pay period
in April, 1964, instead of certain language contained in said resolution
#333-641 which made same effective the first full pay period following the
effective date of such resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McNamara, McCann, Ventura, Allen, Dooley, Daugherty and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVEDthat„ having considered a letter dated May 8, 1964, from
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Hunter, 16910 Stanmoor Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and
the report and recommendation dated May 6, 1964, from the Chief City Engineer,
approved by the Director of Public works, with regard to the request made by
Mr. and Mrs. Hunter as owners of Lot 41 of Livrance Estates Subdivision to
fill an area on same within the Bell Creek Drainage Basin, the Council does
hereby determine that Mr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Hunter be permitted to provide
land fill on said property to the extent of an additional 100 feet from a
point where same has been presently filled.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
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#444-64 RESOLVED that, the request of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Hunter,
16910 Stanmoor Drive, Livonia, Michigan, to fill an area on Lot 41 of
Livrance Estates Subdivision, within the Bell Creek Drainage Basin is
hereby tabled, and the City Attorney is instructed to search the records
to find out whether or not the City has an easement and what rights, if
any, the City has in this connection.
roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McNamara, McCann, Ventura, Allen and Daugherty.
NAYS: Dooley and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously
adopted, it was
#445-64 RESOLVED that, having considered Petition No. Z-627 for a change
of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23 from RUFB to R-3, the City
Planning Commission having recommended denial in its resolution #2-21-64,
submitted in a letter dated February 27, 1964, and having also considered
a letter dated May 18, 1964, from Acres Development, 15377 Farmington Road
Livonia, Michigan, in connection therewith, and a letter dated May 11, 1964,
from the City Planning Commission submitted pursuant to resolution #363-61.,
the Council does hereby determine to table this matter until such time as
an additional report is made by the petitioner, Acres Development Company.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#446-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a request made by the Livonia
Housing Commission by its president, David L. Jones, in a letter dated
May 8, 1964, the same is hereby tabled until such time as the Council can
determine what is meant by "low rent housing project."
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Allen and Daugherty.
NAYS: McNamara, Dooley and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#447-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated May 15, 1964,
from the Civil Service Commission with regard to the City's assumption
of certain travel expenses in connection with the selection of a planning
director, the Council does hereby transfer the sum of $1,500.00 from the
Unallocated Fund to the Applicant Travel Account No. 160-29 of the Per-
sonnel Selection section of the General Fund Budget for this purpose; the
above funds may be expended to reimburse costs of travel at the rate of
ten cents per mile or at air coach rates, whichever is the lesser amount.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McNamara, McCann, Ventura, Allen, Dooley, Daugherty and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Allen, it was
#448-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 6, 1964, from the Budget Director, approved by the Mayor, with
regard to paper purchaes, the Council does hereby determine to reject all
bids submitted and received on January 23, 1964, and does further request
that the Budget Director prepare specifications and readvertise foI' bids.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McNamara, McCann, Ventura, Allen and Daugherty.
NAYS: Dooley and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#449-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 6, 1964, from the Budget Director, approved by the Mayor, with
regard to purchase of filing cabinets, the Council does hereby determine
to reject all bids submitted and the Budget Director is authorized to
solicit new bids on a rigid set of specifications including type of metal,
drawers, etc., so that all bidders would be bidding competitively on the
same quality of cabinet, and that the bids be solicited by letter from the
present bidders.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McNamara, McCann, Ventura, Allen, Dooley and Daugherty.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#450-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a request dated May 20, 1964,
from Kenneth H. Harma, 36164 Ladywood, Livonia, Michigan, regarding an
exception from certain requirements prescribed in Ordinance No. 305, as
amended, and the National Electrical Code, with regard to the construction
of a private swimming pool on his proxerty, the Council does hereby grant
the requested exception and authorizes the issuance of a building permit
to construct said swimming pool on the aforesaid premises with a 5-foot
rather than a 10-foot electrical clearance and in the manner requested in
said letter.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Allen, it was
RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 22, 1964, from the Civil Service Commission, approved by the
Mayor, with regard to the establishment of the classification of adminis-
trative or executive secretary, the Council does hereby refer same back
to the Civil Service Commission for its report and with the Council's
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recommendation that such a position of Executive Secretary be established
on a contractual basis, and that the Mayor be authorized to hire such
person.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#451-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 22, 1964, from the Civil Service Commission, approved by the
Mayor, with regard to the establishment of the classification of adminis-
trative or executive secretary, the Council does hereby table the matter
for further study.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Dooley and Kleinert.
NAYS: McNamara, Allen and Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#452-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 22, 1964, from the Civil Service Commission regarding the ap-
propriations necessary to give effect to certain senior inspector classifi-
cations in the Building Inspection group, the Council does hereby determine
to appropriate the sum of $168.00 which is hereby transferred from the
Unallocated Funds Account of the General Fund to the following accounts
and in the following amounts:
Account No. Amount
220-1 Salaries and Wages 642.00
221-1 11 42.00
222-1 t' " 42.00
223-1 it 42.00
and further, such increases shall be effective commencing from and with the
first full pay period in the month of September, 1964.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resole tion with the following result:
AYES: McNamara, McCann, Ventura, Allen, Dooley, Daugherty and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#453-64 RESOLVED that, the Department cf Law is requested to submit its
report and recommendation regarding the action that would be necessary and
the feasibility of establishing a building authority for the purpose of
constructing buildings and acquiring land for municipal purposes.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#454-64 RESOLVED that, the Department of' Public Works is hereby requested
to submit its report and recommendation regarding the use of certain land
situated in the Northeast corner of Haggerty and Seven Mile Roads for land
fill purposes and the availability of same for acquisition.
By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#455-64 RESOLVED that, the Department of Law is requested to submit its
report and recommendation as well as such other information as may be
available, regarding the construction of overpasses at railroad crossings
located within the City, by the use of funds that may be available in the
Public Facilities Loan Program of the Federal Government.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#456-64 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby acknowledge receipt of
a letter dated May 1.9, 1964, from Henry Koloff, 25408 Henley, Huntington
Woods, Michigan, appealing the decision of the City Planning Commission
on Petition M-307, pursuant to Ordinance No. 343; and the letter dated
May 21, 1964, from William N. Ponder, appealing the decision of the City
Planning Commission on Petitions numbered M-312 and M-314; and the City
Manning Commission is hereby directed to immediately transmit to the
Council a copy of these petitions and information as to its action thereon;
and further, that the matter is hereby tabled until the next regular meeting
of the Council.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#457-64 RESOLVED that, the Council hereby accepts the dedication of
Mr. Nelson Dembs, as set forth in a deed from Nelson Dembs and Xnn Dembs
to the City of Livonia, which deed is dated May 27, 1964, and which property
is dedicated for public street purposes; and the City Clerk is requested to
have such deed recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McNamara, McCann, Ventura, Dooley, Daugherty and Kleinert.
NAYS: Allen.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#458-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 22, 1964, from the Civil Service Commission regarding certain
clerical and accounting positions, the Council does hereby refer same to
the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recanmendatcon.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#459-64 RESOLVED that, the Law Department is hereby directed to prepare
an amendment to the existing ordinance so as to clearly delineate the
matter of apartments facing on public streets, specifically thoroughfares
within an apartment complex.
On motion of Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and
unanimously adopted, this 152nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9:25 P. M., May 27, 1964.
Addison W. Bacon, ty lerk