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MINUTES 01 THE FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 18, 1964, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the Vice President of the
Council at approximately 8:09 P. M. Councilman Parks delivered the invocation. Roll
was called with the following result: Present--*Edward H. McNamara, John T. Daugherty,
William E. Parks, Rudolf R. Kleinert and James R. McCann. Absent-- Sydney B. Bagnall
and *John F. Dooley.
Elected And appointed officials present: Marie W. Clark, City Clerk;
Juanita Hillas, Deputy City Clerk; Alan Walt, City Attorney; Milton I. Firestone,
Assistant City Attorney; Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; Ed Siemert,
Engineering Division; John Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Janet
Campbell, Parks and Recreation Commission; Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant;
Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; Milton R. Holley, City Assessor; Daniel R.
Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; James Miller, Personnel Director; David L. Jones,
Water and Sewer Commissioner; and Robert Angevine, Planning Commission.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#217-614 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 1443rd regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held March 11, 1964, are hereby approved.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced and adopted:
#218-614 WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Livonia extends its con-
gratulations to Mrs. Elvira J. Egeland on winning the title of Mrs.
Livonia and subsequently winning the title of Mrs. Michigan for 1961 ,
and wishing to convey to Mrs. Egeland and the people of the City of
Livonia our pride in the fact that she typifies all the wonderful wives
and mothers of our City and State;
NOW, THEREFORE, the members of this Council send their best
wishes to Mrs. Egeland for success in the contsst at Miami, Florida, in
the hope that further recognition will be given her charms and abilities,
and further honor will be brought to the City of Livonia in the form of
Mrs. Egeland being chosen "Mrs. America."
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#219-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendation of the
Budget Director, the sum of $3,816.00 is hereby transferred from the
Unallocated Fund to Account No. 171-1 to provide bi-weekly wages of
$212.00 for the Youth Employment Director, for the balance of the
fiscal year.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution withthe following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, McCann,Daugherty and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Daugherty and supported
by Councilman McCann:
#220-64 WHEREAS, Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961 provides for the
making of grants by the Housing and Home Finance Administrator to States
and local public bodies to assist them in the acquisition of permanent
interests in land for open-space purposes where such acquisition is
deemed essential to the proper long-range development and welfare of urban
areas in accordance with plans for the allocation of land to such purposes;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia, Michigan, desires to acquire owner-
ship to certain land described as follows:
All of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the West 515.12 feet
of the North 375.58 feet thereof, also except that pert of the
N.1/2 of Section 5, described as beginning at the N. 1/4 corner
of said Section 5, and proceeding thence S. 1° 43' 26" E., along
the North and South 1/4 section line 2577.47 feet to the center
1/4 corner of said Section 5; thence N. 89° 39' 53" W. along
the East and West 1/4 Section line 267.03 feet; thence N. 0° 54'
40" W., 2567.85 feet; thence N. 89° 45' 30" E. along the North
Section line of said Secticn 5, 303.80 feet to the point of
beginning; approximately 134.3 acres;
which land, in accordance with the Master Park Plan for the City of Livonia
to be adopted by the City Planning Commission, is to be held and used for
permanent open-space land as a municipal golf course, park and recreational
purposes; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the total consideration to be paid
for the acquisition of said interest will be $451,248.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council of the City of
Livonia, Michigan, as follows:
1. That an application be made to the Housing and Home Finance
Agency for a grant in an amount authorized by Title VII of the Housing
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Act of 1961, which amount is presently estimated to be $90,249.60, and
that the City of Livonia will pay the balance of the consideration for
the acquisition of such interest and the total of all related costs
from other funds available to it.
2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and
to file such appliation with the Housing and Home Finance Agency, to
provide additional information and to furnish such documents as may be
required by said Agency, to execute such contracts as are required by
said Agency, and to act as the authorized correspondent of the City of
Livonia.
3. That the proposed acquisition is in accordance with the Master
Park Plan to be adopted by the City Planning Commission of the City
of Livonia for the preservation of permanent open-space land, and that,
should said grant be made, the City of Livonia will retain said land
for the uses designated in said application and approved by the Housing
and Home Finance Agency.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, McCann, Daugherty and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#221-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated March 18, 1964,
from the Department of Law, the Council does hereby authorize the execution
of an option to purchase a parcel of land approximately 134.3 acres in size,
located at the Southeast corner of Newburgh and Eight Mile Roads in the City
of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, which property is better
described as follows:
All of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the west 515.12 feet
of the North 375.58 feet thereof, also except that part of the
N. 1/2 of Section 5, described as beginning at the N. 1/4 corner
of said Section 5 and proceeding thence S. 1° 43' 26" E., along
the North and South 1/4 Section line 2577.47 feet to the center
1/4 corner of said Section 5; thence N. 89° 39' 53" W., along
the East and Jest 1/4 Section line 267.03 feet; thence N. 0° 54'
40" W., 2567.85 feet; thence N. 89° 45' 30" E. along the North
Section line of said Section 5, 303.80 feet to the point of
beginning; approximately 134.3 acres.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that, such option is to be executed by the
owner, or owners, of said property and the City of Livonia upon the follow-
ing terms and conditions:
1) That in consideration of the sum of $2,000.00 paid by the City
to the owner, or owners, of the aforesaid property, said owner or
owners, shall agree to enter into either a land contract for the sale
of such land in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in
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Council resolution #183-64, or to execute a warranty deed conveying
said property on the basis of a purchase money mortgage arrangement
at an interest rate of 5%;
2) That the duration of said option to purchase shall be for a
period of sixty (60) days from the date of proper execution of same;
3) That said option to purchase may be exercised at any time during
the foregoing period of time upon the making of a written request
and delivery of same by mail to the last known address of the owner
or owners;
4) That the owner or owners shall agree that during the effective
period of said option to purchase they will not sell, convey, mortgage
or otherwise encumber the said land, or any part thereof, or do, or
permit to be done, any act or deed to diminish or encumber the title
to said land;
5) That the owner or owners shall agree that in the event said
option to purchase is properly exercised, the $2,000.00 given in
consideration for same will be applied toward the total purchase
price which shall be in the amount of $3,360.00 per acre;
6) That at the expiration of the aforesaid limited time, if the City
shall have declined or omitted to make application for the purchase
of said land at the price aforesaid, then said option to purchase
shall be void and the above sum of 132,000.00 shall be forfeited and
the owner or owners shall have the right to retain same as if for
liquidated damages, and no other claim or claims by said owner or
owners under this contract shall then be effectual;
7) That the ownex or owners shall furnish at the time of execution
of said option an accurate legal description based upon a recent
survey of the property herein to be purchased which description shall.
require the approval of the Chief City Engineer of the City of Livonia;
and
8) For the purpose of implementing this resolution, the sum of
$2,000.00 is hereby transferred from the Unallocated Surplus Account
to a new "Golf Course Acquisition Account," to be established in the
budget for this purpose, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to affix their signatures to such an Option to Purchase,
and to do all other things reasonably necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution; provided, further that the
Department of Law is hereby instructed to prepare an Option to Purchase
pertaining to the acquisition of the aforesaid property on the terms
and conditions indicated herein, as well as such other agreements as
may be necessary or required; and
further, all prior resolutions of the Council are hereby rescinded only to
the extent that they are in conflict herewith.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, McCann, Daugherty and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
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The report dated March 11, 19(4, from the Legislative Committee, regarding
the discharge of and letter of protest from Special Police Officer, was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#222-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated March 11, 1964, from the Legislative Committee (resolution #45-64),
concerning t he proposed noxious weed and refuse ordinance submitted by
the Department of Law in a letter dated December 16, 1963, the Council does
hereby request the Department of Law to revise the proposed ordinance in
the following respect only:
Section 2. Scope of Duty. It shall be the duty of every owner,
possessor, or occupier of land, EXCEPT AGRICULTURE OR INDUSTRIAL,
or every person or persons, firm or corporation having charge of
any lands, EXCEPT AGRICULTURE OR INDUSTRIAL, in the City of Livonia
to cut or destroy or cause to be cut or destroyed all Canada
thistles, milkweed, wild carrots, oxeye daisies, ragweed, golden-
rod, or other noxious weeds growing thereon, in such manner as
shall effectually prevent such weeds from bearing seed or spreading
to adjoining property, at least twice in each year, once before
the first day of June and again before the tenth day of August,
and as much oftener as may be necessary.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, McCann, Daugherty and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman McCann introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTICN 4.45 OF ARTICLE 4.00 OF
ORDINANCE NO.60,AS AMENDED,ENT ITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA."
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.
Councilman McCann introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.1 OF THE TRA1,F IC ORDINANCE,
ORDINANCE NO. 21, AS AMENDED, CF THE CITY OF LIVONIA.
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.
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The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman McCann introduced the following Ordinances
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER Il OF ORDINANCE NC.145,
THE MISDEMEANCR ORDINANCE OF THE CITY CF LIVONIA, BY
ADDING THERETO SECTION 2.7.
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.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was
#223-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated January 7, 1964,
from the City Assessor, concerning the recommended depreciation schedules
for certain property, the Council does hereby approve and recommend to the
Michigan State Tax Commission and the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation the
proposed depreciation schedule for swimming pools, recreation rooms, home
air conditioners, patio awnings, etc., as follows:
Years Percentage Base
95
2 90
3 85
4 8o
5 75
6 71
7 67
8 63
9 59
10 55
11 52
12 49
13 46
14 43
15 4o
16 38
17 36
18 34
19 32
20 30
21 29
22 28
23 27
24 26
25 25 and thereafter;
and further, the City Clerk is requested to transmit a certified copy of
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this resolution to the Michigan State Tax Commission and the Wayne County
Bureau of Taxatirn.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, McCann, Daugherty and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
adopted, it was
#224-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated March 11, 1964,
of the Legislative Committee, and the resolution of the Traffic Commission
(84-8-63), and the letter dated August 30, 1963, from its Chairman, the
Council does hereby request the Department of aw to submit to the Council
the proposed amendments in accordance with the recommendation, which would
in effect add Section 5.09 to our existing ordinance and prohibit vehicles
cutting across parkways, drives, etc., to avoid proper turns.
By Counci3man Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#225-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the oral report of the Finance
Committee (resolution #119-64), as well as the recommendations of the Civil
Service Commission in a letter dated February 12, 1964, a letter dated
February 12, 1964, from the Mayor, and a letter dated February 10, 1964,
from the Livonia Fighters Association, and a letter dated February 10, 1964,
from the Police Officers Association, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendations of the Civil Service Commission and does hereby recommend
and suggest concurrence of the Civil Service Commission of the following
schedule for adoption:
Classification Salary Grade Maximum
(POLICE)
Captain 133 $8486.40
Detective Lieutenant 128 8070.40
Patrol Lieutenant 124 7737.60
Bureau Sergeant 116 7134.40
Patrol Sergeant and Detective Sergeant 114 7009.60
Detective 110 6760.00
Patrolman 104 6385.60
Police Cadet 56 3993.60
Dog Warden 98 6011.20
Pound Warden 90 5512.00
(FIRE)
Fire Marshall and Batallion Chief 133 $8486.40
Fire Captain and Senior Fire Prevention Inspector 124 7737.60
Fire Lieutenant and Fire Prevention inspector 114 7009.60
Fire Apparatus Mechanic 113 6947.20
Fire Engine 109 6697.60
Fireman 104 6385.60
and further, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $36,535.00, which
is hereby transferred from the Account for Provision of Personnel Increases
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in the amount of $24,000.00, and Unallocated Fund in the amount of $12,535.00,
to the following accounts and in the following amounts:
Detective Bureau Account #183-1 S 2,689.00
Patrol Bureau Account ##184-1 11,738.00
Traffic Bureau Account #187-1 1,021.00
general Services Bureau Account #188-1 510.00
Fire Prevention Bureau Account #198-1 859.00
Fire Fighting Bureau Account #200-1 16,758.00
Pension Account #332 2,960.00
and further, such increase shall be effective for the first full pay period
following the effective date of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, McCann, Daugherty and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Kleine rt and unanimously
adopted, it was
#226-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated March 3, 1964,
from Devon-Aire Woods Civic Association (submitted by James F.Du:ggan,
11012 Milburn, Livonia, Michigan), requesting information on the status
of the request of the Council for the installation of a traffic signal at
the intersection of Milburn Avenue and Plymouth Road in the City of Livonia,
Michigan, resolution #535-63, adopted July 10, 1963, the Council does hereby
request the Michigan Mate Highway Department to advise the Council of the
City of Livonia of the status of its request; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Michigan State
Highway Department, 17405 Lahser Road, Detroit 19, Michigan, to the at-
tention of the office of the Metropolitan District Traffic Engineer.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#227-64 RESOLVED that, 'paving considered the opinion of the Department of
Law in a letter dated March 2, 1964 (resolution #911-63), concerning the
deposit of funds for tree planting, and having considered the report and
recommendation dated November 5, 1963, from the Chief City Engineer, ap-
proved by the Director of Public works, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Chief City Engineer that trees be planted in
Meri-Lynn Farms Subdivisions Nos. 5 and 6, in accordance with the original
"specifications for subdivision tree planting" and that no money be re-
funded as requested by Burt Homes,Inc., 16021 West McNichols Road, Detroit 35,
Michigan, in their letters of March 4, 1963, and further the City Clerk
is requested to send a copy of this resolution to Burt Homes, Inc., to the
attention of Mr. Irving Levine, President.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, McCann, Daugherty and McNamara.
NAYS: Parks.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was
#228-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter of the Secretary of
the Boarof gayne County Road Commissioners concerning work to be done for
the lowering of existing tiles at the intersection of Five Mile Road and
Bainbridge (North) and performing related work for drainage purposes, and
having considered the reports and recommend?tions dated October 21, 1963
and March 17, 1964, from the Chief City Engineer (resolution #858-63), the
Council hereby authorizes the transfer of $4,900.00 from the Unallocated
Account to Account No. 241-58 of the Operations Division Budget for
materials, and the Operations Division is requested to carry out this
project.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, McCann, Daugherty and McNamara.
NS: None,
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#229-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated February 28, 1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Director of Public v4orks, and the attached final construction estimate
dated February 28, 1964, the Council doe J hereby authorize final payment
in the amount of $5,054.172 and that payment be made to the contractor
after he has deposited a check in the amount of $500.00 in escrow, with
the City Clerk in the nature oi a bond, to guarantee the placing of top
soil, seeding and clean-up required under the contract specifications
which work cannot properly be done until spring, the escrow payment to
be returned only upon certification of completion of these items by the
Chief City ingineer, and the said .5,054.17 authorized hereby as final
payment to Moscone Excavating Company, 20304 Frazho Road, St.Clair Shores,
Michigan, which sum includes the full and complete balance of $32,559.40,
due on the contract dated November 8, 1963, and also the sum of $599.83
for additional work performed by the aforesaid company in connection with
the 1963 water main projects (funds authorized by resolution #650-63), it
being the understanding of the Council that all work under said contract
has been completed in accordance with City standards and specifications,
except as herein stated, and that the contractor has filed his declaration
that there is no money owing for any labor or materials in connection with
the work performed under said contracts.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, McCann, Daugherty and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
Resolution WS 600 1/64 of the dater and Sewer Board, dated February 24,
1964, regarding water and sewer surplus reserves, was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
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By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#230-64 RESOLVED that, the proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 12,
regarding coin operated amusement devices, is hereby referred to the Depart-
ment of Law for certain changes recommended by the City Clerk.
An Ordinance Amending Section 1 of the Zoning Map of the City of Livonia,
and Amending Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60, as amended, of
the City of Livonia by Adding Thereto Section (Petition Z-620), introduced by
Councilman Dooley on March 11, 1964, was taken from the table and a roll call vote
conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Parks, McCann, Daugherty and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
An Ordinance Amending Section 17 of the Zoning Map of the City of Livonia,
and Amending Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60, as amended, of
the City of Livonia, by Adding Thereto Section (Petition Z-610), introduced on
March 11, 1964, by Councilman Parks, was taken from the table and a roll call vote
conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, McCann, Daugherty and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
An Ordinance Amending Section 27 of the Zoning Map of the City of Livonia,
and Amending Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60, as amended, of
the City of Livonia, by Adding Thereto Section (Petition Z-626) introduced on
March 11, 1964, by Councilman Dooley, w.,s taken from the table and a roll call vote
conducted thereon with the following result:
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AYES: Parks, Kleinert, McCann, Daugherty and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
An Ordinance Vacating Portions of Street, Alley and Public Ground, (Petition
V-77) introduced on March 11, 1964, by Councilman Kleinert, was taken from the table
and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, McCann, Daugherty and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#231-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the latter dated March 3, 1964,
from A. E.Girard, Jr., President, Madison Civic Association, addressed
to the Mayor, concerning condemned property located at 15630 Greenlane and
15627 Greenlane, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby request a report
from the Department of Public works thereon as to the status thereof.
The letter dated February 25, 1964, from the Livonia Fire Fighters Association
regarding health insurance plan, was received and filed for the information of the
Council.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#232-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated March 4, 1964,
from Daniel Rogala, 27110 Southwestern, Detroit 39, Michigan, requesting a
permit to pave a driveway in accordance with City requirements to permit
petitioner to pave over part of a City easement adjacent to the property
of the petitioner for driveway purposes, the Council does hereby grant the
petitioner a permit to pave the West 1/2 of the City-owned easement in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, City of Livonia, described as:
The West 20 feet of parcel 30M2b, said parcel being more
particularly described as the East 40 feet of that part of
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30 described as beginning at a
point distant North 880 50' 35" E. along the S. section line,
304.92 feet and N. 2° 03' 48" W. 1079.37 feet from the S.W.
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corner of Section 30 and proceeding thence N. 75° 321 06" W.
156.35 feet; thence N. 1° 55' 20" w. 587.73 feet; thence S.
76° 31' 13" E. along the centerline of Plymouth Road, 155.58
feet; thence S. 1° 55' 20" E. 590.52 feet to the point of
beginning. 0.54 acre;
subject to the right of the City to enter into and upon said portion of the
City's easement at any time, and subject to the right of the City to handle
all future sewer problems, and any repair or replacement or correction
required thereby, shall be at the petitioner's expense.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
adopted, it was
#233-6)4 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition received February 27,
1964, from Thaddeus J. Alberts, 8895 Manor, Allen Park, Michigan, and in
accordance with the provisions of Act 73 of the Public Acts of 1959, as
amended, the Council does hereby approve of dividing Outlot A b of Pearl
Wilson Subdivision, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, so as to split Outlot A b into
two lots, the Southerly most lot to be 65' in width, and the Northerly
most lot 50' in width and each 140.56'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 certified
copy of this resolution to be recorded in the office of the Wayne County
Register of Deeds.
The letter dated March 4, 1964, from Tomorrows Homes, Inc., 13101 West
Seven Mile Road, regarding cluster plan for subdivision in Section 7, was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#234-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated February 18, 1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Director of Public forks, the Council does hereby amend item No. 3 of
resolution #57-62, adopted on January 22, 1962, so as to reduce the bond
for the remaining improvements in Golfview Meadows Subdivision to $191,000.00,
of which at least $10,000.00 shall be in cash, to cover the costs of remain-
ing improvements in said subdivision; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer
are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
Ak roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, McCann, Daugherty, and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#235-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendations
dated February 14, 1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Director of Public Niorks, regarding Philip Judson Gardens and Renwick
Park Subdivisions, a part of the North 1/2 of Section 17, in the City of
Livonia, for the establishment of bonds, the Council does hereby refer the
same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recom-
mendation.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#236-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated March 3, 1964,
from George Klein, Klein & Shenkman, 13809 Puritan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan,
requesting establishment of a special assessment district to pave St. Martins
Avenue from Middlebelt Road to a point 1311 feet more or less West of the
center line of Middlebelt Road, the Council respectfully declines to act
thereon at the present time because heretofore the City has not provided
paving which would principally benefit one large property owner with little
benefit to abutting residential properties.
*Councilman John F. Dooley arrived at 8:52 P. M.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#237-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated March 9, 1964,
from W.Swanson, President of Heiman Park Civic Association, 18287 Whitby
Road, Livonia, regarding paving in front of John Marshall School at Curtis
and Whitby Roads, the Council takes this means of respectfully requesting
the Livonia School Board to consider and suggest means of financing such
paving as outlined in the letter; and the City Clerk is requested to trans-
mit a copy of this resolution, together with a copy of the letter from Mr.
Swanson, to the Livonia School Board, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#238-64 RESOLVED that,having considered the letter dated March 6, 1964,
from Mrs.Thomas Scott and Mrs. T. LaCivita, 30920 Rayburn, Livonia, Michigan,
concerning the splitting of lots 136 and 137 of Merri-Five Mile Subdivision,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Planning Commission for its
report and recommendations thereon.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#239-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendations
dated March 9, 1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director
of Public works, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Transformer
Inspection Company, Inc., 2704 Normandy Roads Royal Oak, Michigan, for
supplying the City with outdoor lighting improvements (Contract No. 6)
for Henry Ford Centennial Park, for the price of $27,245.00, under bid
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No. 2, alternate A, such having been in fact the lowest bid received for
this item, and further, the Council does hereby waive the bid bond ir-
regularity and accept the bid submitted by Transformer Inspection Company,
Inc., it appearing to the Council that the acceptance of this bid is in
the public interest.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McCann, Daugherty and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#240-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendations
dated February 19, 1964, from the Superintendent of Operations, approved
by the Director of Public Works and Budget Director, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Forest Dodge, Inc., 34955 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan, for supplying the City with two 2-ton Chassis with Dump Box for
the price of $5,562.08, and one pick-up truck with 6-man cab and D-200
Sweptline Box for the price of 42,145.00, such having been in fact the
lowest bid received for these items (subject to trade-in in the amount of
$150.00); and the Councildoes hereby accept the bid of Bill Brown Sales,
Inc., 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia, for one Stake Body Truck with 10 ft.
Gar Wood bed at 43,067 .10, and the Council does hereby accept such bid in
lieu of the low bid for the reasons outlined in the aforementioned report
Land recommendations.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McCann, Daugherty and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The letter dated March 9, 1964, from the Civil Service Commissicn, regard-
ing the Youth Employment Director, was received and filed for the information of
the Council.
The letter dated March 2, 1964, from the Library Commission, regarding a
library site in the southern portion of the City, was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.2 OF ARTICLE XI OF ORDINANCE
NO. 224 OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, KNOWN AS THE "LIVONIA SEWAGE
DISPOSAL SYSTEM ORDINANCE."
The foregoing Ordinance,when adopted,is filed in the Journal cf Ordinances, Volume No.8,
in the office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
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The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#241-6L RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated March 10, 1964,
from the Department of Law, concerning proposed amendments to proposed
revised Plat Ordinance, the Council hereby refers the same to the Legis-
lative Committee for consideration in connection with the proposed or-
dinance referred by resolution #530-63.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#212-6L RESOLVED that, consideration of the Water Budget and the Sewer
Budget for the 1964-65 fiscal year, be tabled.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Dooley, McCann, Daugherty, and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
The report of the Municipal Court for the month of February, 1964, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
Vice President McNamara relinquished the chair to Councilman Daugherty at
9:15 P. M., and was excused for the balance of the meeting.
A petition received March 17, 1961 , regarding property on Schoolcraft Road,
which was sold to the United States Government, was read by the petitioner, Robert G.
Churella; and letters were submitted to the Council. by Mr. Ken Warren of Acres
Development Company, dated February 8, 1963, and March 17, 1963, with his consent
and signature, regarding the foregoing subject matter. Statements of protest to the
petition were expressed by Daniel R. Andrew, industrial Coordinator; Robert Angevine,
representing the City Planning Commission; and Mr. Ken Warren of Acres Development
Company.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was resolved that
*See resolution #261-64
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#243-64 WHEREAS, the City Council of Livonia has this date been advised
that the United States Army has purchased a site for a training center in
the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, the site for the Army Training Center is located in the
Industrial Belt of the City of Livonia and would occupy valuable industrial
frontage on S ch o o lc raf t Road, thereby depriving our community of the tax
revenues that would otherwise be derived from the planned industrial use
for this site; and citizens of our community and the Livonia City Council
are justifiably concerned about the loss of such tax revenues and concerned
about the effect on their community- by the Army Training Center uses;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the Livonia City Council hereby
requests that any further action by the United States Army relative to the
development of the Training Center be suspended; and that it is hereby
requested that representatives of the United States Army meet with the
City Council at a public meeting to be held so that a clarification of the
uses of the Training Center, and other pertinent information may be furnished
to the City Council and citizens of the City of Livonia.
The Chairman relinquished the chair to Councilman McCann at 10:00 P. M.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was
#244-64 RESOLVED that, a petition received March 17, 1964, from Yr. Robert
Churella relative to certain allegations in respect to a conflict of
interest by Mayor Harvey W. Moelke and the City of Livonia, and affidavits
attached thereto, be referred to the Wayne County Prosecutors office for
their investigation and report to the City Council.
Aron call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Dooley, Daugherty and McCann.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The Chairman declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Daugherty resumed the chair at 10:02 P. M.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was
#245-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated March 13, 1964, from the Parks and Recreation Commission, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Griswold Spurting Goods Company, 1134 Griswold Street, Detroit, Michigan,
for supplying the City with the following merchandise in the quantities
and for the prices indicated:
40 dozen baseballs, Spalding, 41-185 at $7.05 - total $282.00
175 dozen baseballs, Spalding, 41-137 at $11.24 - total $1,967.00
25 dozen bats, Spalding 48-105, at $28.20 - total $705.00
100 dozen bats, Hanna LL10, at $21.47 - total $2,147.00
the bids for bats having been in fact the lowest bids received for this
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item, and the Council does hereby accept the above bids for baseballs in
lieu of the low bids for the reasons outlined in the aforementioned report
and recommendation; and further, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Champion Sporting Goods Company, 25711 Schoolcraft, Detroit, Michigan, for
supplying the City with the merchandise for the price and in the quantities
hereinafter set forth:
50 dozen baseballs - Worth CC - at $14.90 - total $745.00
10 dozen baseballs - Worth 909CC - at $19.50 - total $195.00;
and the Council does hereby accept such bids in lieu of the low bid for the
reasons outlined in the aforementioned report and recommendation; and further,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of General Sports Equipment Company,
Inc., 17135 Schaefer, Detroit, Michigan, for supplying the City with two
dozen head protectors, Rawlings PL50 at $2.24 - total $53.76, 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: Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McCann and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#246-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated March 10, 1964, from the Superintendent of Operations, approved by
the Director of Public Works and Budget Director, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of Terrace Gardens, Inc., 28616 West Warren,
Garden City, Michigan, for supplying the City with Norway maple trees at
$4.49 each, and for supplying the City with Little Leaf Lindens at $6.70
each, such having been in fact the lowest bid received for these items, and
for Mountain Ash at $4.97 each, this being the lowest bid on the specie
meeting the specifications of the Operations Division; and further, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Monroe Nurseries, Inc., 5485 West
Dunbar Road, Monroe, Michi gan, for supplying the City with Locust Trees at
$4.39 each, such having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item;
all of such bids being subject to the final payment based on actual units
supplied in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on be-
half of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidders and to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McCann and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#247-64 RiSOLVED that, the City of Livonia accept an irrevocable letter
of credit to be issued by Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit, in lieu
of a surety bond, in connection with Country Homes Estates Subdivision No. 2,
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which letter of credit shall be substantially identical to the letters of
credit heretofore accepted in lieu of surety bonds and which letter of
credit shall be in the sum of $290,000.00, and that the Council does hereby
reinstate the terms and provisions of resolution #697-59, relative to said
subdivision, except insofar as the same differs from the aforesaid pro-
visions of this resolution, said resolution to be reinstated for a period
of two years; provided, however, that the work within the subdivision shall
comply with the current standards as determined by the City of Livonia
Engineering Department; and provided further, that the Engineering Division
approves of the contents of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McCann and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#248-64 RE0OLVED that, having considered the oral report of the Finance
Committee (resolution #149-64), regarding the 1963-64 audit for the City
of Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize a contract therefor at the
same teens and conditions as the present contract, except that revisions
shall be made in accordance with the letter dated January 30, 1964, from
Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute the authorized contract and to do all things neces-
sary to the full performance of this resolution; and the sum of $750.00
is hereby transferred from the Unallocated Fund to Account 138-5, Auditing
Budget, and the Council authorizes the expenditure of $500.00 from the Budget
of the Water and Sewer Division.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McCann and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
The letter dated March 13, 1964, from the Shelden Land Company, regarding
the lease for property in Section 34, was received and filed for the information of
the Council.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#249-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendation of the
Budget Director, the sum of $1,245.00 is hereby transferred from the
Unallocated Fund to the Civic Improvements Account #360-23, for the
lighting of the Henry Ford Centennial Park.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McCann and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
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Councilman Dooley introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ATTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 396, KNOWN AND
CITiL AS TUE "MATER RATE 0.11INANCE" OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA, BY ADDiNG IHETI.ETO SECTION 8.1.
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.
On motion of Councilman Kleinert, seconded b Councilman Parks and
unanimously adopted, this 444th regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 10:22 P. M., March le, 1964.
iq.;*‘:. Clark, City Clerk