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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1963-10-09 Page 62611 MINUTES OF THE FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY- FIFTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On October 9, 1963, 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 8:32 P. M. Councilman Kleinert delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present-- Sydney B. Bagnall, John T. Daugherty, William E. Parks, Rudolf R. Kleinert, John F. Dooley, Edward H. McNamara and James R. McCann. Absent-- None. Elected and appointed officials presents Marie W. Clark, City Clerk; Juanita Hillas, Deputy City Clerk; Milton I. Firestone, Assistant City Attorney; Thomas W. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner; Daniel R. Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; Richard L. Sanderson, Chief Inepector; David R. McCullough, City Planner; William J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer; Thomas Heap, Zoning Board of Appeals; and James N. Jordan, Police Chief. By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was #783-63 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 424th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held October 2, 1963, are hereby approved. Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, presented to the Council a veto message dated October 9, 1963, from the Mayor, of resolution #773-63, adopted by the Council on October 2, 1963. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #784-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the veto of resolution #773-63, adopted October 2, 1963, the Council does hereby readopt said resolution, the same as if it were word for word repeated herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Parks and Bagnall. NAYS: Daugherty. The President declared the resolution adopted and the veto over-ruled. Page 6265 By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was #785-63 RESOLVED that, the Department of Law be and is hereby requested to prepare an ordinance or amendment to existing ordinances which would in effect reduce the requirements for sidewalk widths from five (5) feet to four (4) feet. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Parks and Bagnall. NAYS: Daugherty. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was #786-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation dated October 8, 1963, from the City Clerk, relative to the designating of polling places for Precincts #32 and #33, the Council does hereby designate Section 19 School, located at 37750 Lyndon Avenue, as the polling place for Precincts #32 and #33. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was #787-63 RESOLVED that, consideration of Petition No. 1-589 for change of zoning in Section 24 of the City of Livonia is hereby tabled pending further recommendation from the City Planning Commission. An Ordinance Regulating the Erection, Construction, Enlargement, Alteration, Repair, Moving, Demolition, Conversion and Occupancy, Equipment, Height, Area, Location and Maintenance of all Buildings and Structures in the City of Livonia; and Providing for Issuance of Permits, Collection of Fees, Making of Rules and Establishment of Fire Limits; Providing for the Repeal of Prior Ordinances; and Providing Penalties for Violation Hereof, introduced by Councilman McCann on September 23, 1963, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result: AYES: None NAYS: Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara, McCann,Daagherty, Parks and Bagnall. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance denied. At the request of the attorney for the petitioner, the petition to split lot in Green Briar Estates Subdivision No. 2, in Section 15, was withdrawn from the Page 6266 agenda to a later date. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #788-63 RESOLVED that, the petition of J. L. Mooney Company to split Lot #67 of Livrance Estates Subdivision, is hereby referred to the City Planner for report and recommendation to the Council by October 16, 1963. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Daugherty. NAYS: Kleinert, Parks and Bagnall. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was #789-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated October 4, 1963, f ran George R. Klein of Klein and Shenkman, concerning the reimburse- ment for sewer extension along the north side of Seven Mile Road, west of Middlebelt Road, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Water and Sewer Committee of the Council for report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, Dooley, McCann, Daugherty, Parks and Bagnall. NAYS: McNamara. The President declared the resolution adopted. The letter dated September 24, 1963, from the Wayne County Drain Commissioner concerning Livonia Drains numbered 11 through 18, was received and filed for the in- formation of the Council. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #790-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation dated September 26, 1963, frau the Superintendent of Operations Division, approved by the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Bill Brown Sales, Inc., 32222 Plymouth Road Livonia, Michigan, for supplying the City with one new 19611 4-door Ford Sedan (trade-in $102.00), for $1,718.32, net, and two new 1961 2-door Ford Sedans for a total price of $3,238.82, such having been in fact the lowest and only bid received for these items. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results ism L AYES: Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Parks and Bagnall. NAYS: None. Page 6267 By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation dated September 26, 1963, from the Superintendent of Operations Division, approved by the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Tennyson Chevrolet, 32570 Plymouth Roads Livonia, for supplying the City with one new 1963 one-half ton pickup truck for the price of $1.643.52. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results AYES: Daugherty and Parks. NAYS: Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Bagnall. The President declared the resolution denied. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #791-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation dated September 26, 1963, from the Superintendent of Operations Division, approved by the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Taylor Motor Sales, Inc., 19711 Livernois Avenue, Detroit 21, Michigan, for supplying the City with one new 1963 one-half ton Dodge C-100 pickup truck for tthe price of $1,618.66, 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: Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara, McCann,Daugherty, Parks and Bagnall. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously adopted, it was #792-63 RESOLVED that, the communication dated October 3, 1963, from Mr. L. E.Schmidt, Superintendent of Clarenceville Public Schools, con- cerning the installation of a bridge across the branch of the Rouge in Section 1, to service Botsford Elementary School, is hereby referred to the Department of Law for report and re commendation as previously requested in resolution #528-63, by October 16, 1963. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously adopted, it was #793-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated July 29, 1963 (released September 27, 1963), from the Michigan Liquor Control Com- mission, and the report and recommendation dated October 9, 1963, from the Director of Public Safety, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request of Otto Amatangelo for new Dance Permit to be held Page 6268 in conjunction with existing 1963 Class C license at 3425 West Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #791 -63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated Septem- ber 16, 1963, from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, and the report and recommendation dated October 9, 1963, from the Director of Public Safety, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request of Norman Bolyard and William E. Fann for new Entertainment Permit to be held in conjunction with existing 1963 Class C license and Dance Permit at 33870-33880 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The letter dated October 7, 1963, from the Northville Coach Line, Inc., addressed to the Mayor, concerning transportation in the City of Livonia, was re- ceived and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously adopted, it was #795-63 RESOLVED that, in reference to the letter from Mayor Moelke, dated October 9, 1963, regarding the Youth Employment Service Budget, the enclosed budget for the Youth Employment Service be included with the 1963-64 proposed budget for consideration by the Council. By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously adopted, it was #796-63 RESOLVED that, the letter dated October 9, 1963, from Spanich Bonding & Welding Corporation, concerning a drainage problem, is hereby referred to the Engineering Division for report and recommendation to the Council by October 23, 1963. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #?97-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation dated October 4, 1963, from the Superintendent of Operations Division, approved by the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Ilgenfritz Nurseries, Inc., 585 w. Dunbar Road, Monroe, Michi- gan, for supplying the City with 300, more or less, Norway Maple Trees at $1 .75 each,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: Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Parks and Bagnall. NAYS: None. Page 6269 By Gouncilinan Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was L #798-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation dated October 4, 1963, from the Superintendent of Operations Division, ap- proved by the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Terrace Gardens, 28616 West Warren, Garden City, Michigan, for 300 each, more or less, Sycamore and Locust Trees at $11.90 each, subject to such trees being acceptable to the Department, and in the event the trees are not acceptable, that the bid of Ilgenfritz Nurseries, Inc., Monroe, Michigan, in the amount of $6.25 for Sycamore and $6.75 for Locust be accepted; subject to inspection by the Department. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Parks and Bagnall. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was #799-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation dated October 4, 1963, from the Superintendent of Operations Division, ap- proved by the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Cottage Gardens, Inc., 2707 West St. Joseph Street, Lansing 17, Michigan, for supplying the City with landscaping s tock for the Civic Center, in the amount and at the prices quoted in their bid submitted and opened October 3, 1963, for the reasons outlined in the aforementioned report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, Dooley, McCann, Daugherty and Parks. NAYS: McNamara and Bagnall. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was #800-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation dated October 9, 1963, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Mayor, concerning acquisition of easements for the Schoolcraft Sanitary Sewer extension from Farmington to Stark Roads (resolution #608-63) the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $900 .00 from the Contract Payment Fund of the Sewer Division Budget of the Department of Public Works and further requests the Department of Law to negotiate easements for sewer purposes in accordance with the said report of the City Engineer. LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Parks and Bagnall. NAYS: None. Page 6270 At 9:143 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with Lall members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting. Councilman McCann introduced the following emergency Ordinance: No. 449 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING,DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, HEIGHT, AREA, LOCATION AND MAINTENANCE CF ALL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE CITY CF LIVONIA; AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS, COLLECTION (F FEES, MAKING OF RULES AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIRE LIMITS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION HEREOF. The foregoing Ordinance is filed in the Journal of Ordinances, Volume 8, in the office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if it were word for word repeated herein. A roll call vote was conducted on the foregoing Ordinance with the following results AYES: Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, *Daugherty, Parks and *Bagnall. NAYS: None. *Councilmen Bagnall and Daugherty stated that although they were voting for the Ordinance, they disapprove of the section permitting interior plywood for roofing. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. Councilman McCann introduced the following emergency Ordinance: No. 450 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A HOUSING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF LIVONIA PURSUANT TO ACT 18, 1933 (EX. SESS.), AS AMENDED, AND TO PROVIDE THE POWERS AND DUTIES THEREOF. THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS: LSection 1. Establishment of HousingCommission for the City of Livonia. There is hereby created in and for the City oLivonia, Michigan, a Commission to be known as "Livonia Housing Commission," pursuant to Public Act No. 18 of the Extra Session of 1933, as amended. Page 6271 Section 2. Membership, Appointment, Term, Compensation Vacancies. Said Commission shall consist of five (5) memers to be appointed by the Mayor, City Employees and officials are hereby declared eligible for appointment to said Commission. The term of office of members of the Commission shall be five (5) years. Members of the First Commission existing hereunder shall be appointed for the terms of one (1) year, two (2) years, three (3) years, four (4) years and five (5) years, respectively, and annually thereafter one member shall be appointed for the term of five (5) years. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation and may be removed from office by the appointing authority. Any vacancy in office shall be filled by the appointing authority for the remainder of the unexpired term. Section 3. Powers and Duties. Said Livonia Housing Commission shall have all the powers and duties vested or permitted to be vested in the Housing Commission by said Public Act No. 18 of the Extra Session of 1933, as heretofore or hereafter amended, and any laws heretofore or hereafter enacted which are supplemental thereto, it being the intention of this ordinance to vest in the Livonia Housing Commission all powers and duties permitted by law. Section 4. Meetings, Rules, Record Quorum, Officers, Employees. The Commission shall meet at regular intervals. The said meeting shall be public. It shall adopt its own Rules of procedure and shall keep a record of the proceedings. Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A President and Vice President shall be elected by the Commission. The Commission may appoint a director who may also serve as Secretary, and such other employees or officers as shall be necessary. The Commission shall prescribe the duties of all of its officers and employees and may, with the approval of the City Council, fix their compensation. The Commission may from time to time, as necessary, employ engineers, architects and consultants, within the limitation of its established Budget. Section 5. Funds for Operation. Funds for the operation of the Commission may be provided by the City Council but the Commission shall as soon as possible reimburse the City for all monies expended by it for the Commission from revenues received from the sale of bonds. Section 6. Publication of Ordinance. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause this ordinance to be published as soon as possible in the official City news- paper and to be posted in three (3) public places in the City of Livonia. Section 7. Interest of Members, Officers, Employees in Contracts. No member of the Housing Commission or any of its officers or employees shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract for property, materials, or services to be acquired by said Commission. Section 8. Reports to City Council. The Commission shall make an annual report of its activities to the City Council and shall make such other reports as the City Council may from time to time require. Section 9. Severability. Should any portion of this ordinance be held in- valid for arty reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of any of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 10. Repeal. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict here- with are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect. Page 6272 Section 11. This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency Ordinance, necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare and shall take effect immediately on publication. A roll call vote was conducted on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Parks and Bagnall. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. On motion of Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously adopted, this 1125th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 10:24 P. M., October 9, 1963. ' �- ,' Cet Mari W. Clark, City Clerk