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MINUTES OF THE THREE HUNDR,D SEVENTY-THIRD k.LGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 8, 1962, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council at
approximately 8:19 P. M. Councilman Kleinert delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present-- Sydney B. Bagnall, John T. Daugherty,
Rudolf R. Kleinert, John F. Dooley and Edward H. McNamara. Absent-- William E.
Parks and *James R. McCann.
Elected and appointed City Officials also present: Marie W. Clark, City
Clerk; Juanita Hillas, Deputy City Clerk; the Director of Public Works; the first
Assistant City Attorney; the Chief City Engineer; and the Budget Director.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#590-62 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 372nd regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held on July 25, 1962, and the 72nd special
meeting held on August 1, 1962, are hereby approved.
**Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, informed the Council of a veto message dated
August 8, 1962, from the Mayor on resolution #582-62, regarding Petition No. Z-555,
adopted by the Council on July 25, 1962.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#591-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated August 8,
1962, from the Mayor, regarding the establishment of an Industrial Co-
ordinator classification, and having considered the recommendation regard-
ing the duties and qualifications, etc., for such classification, prepared
by the Industrial Development Commission, the Council does hereby request
that the Civil Service Commission establish a special classification to be
entitled "Industrial Coordinator" to perform all of those duties and assume
all of those responsibilities set out in the recommendation of the In-
dustrial Development Commission dated July 30, 1962; further, the Council
suggests:
(1) That an annual salary be established for this classification
of $10,000.00 per annum;
(2) That the appointment of such employee shall be made by the Mayor;
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(3) That the qualifications for such classification be those recom-
mended by the Industrial Development Commission in their letter to
the Mayor under date of July 30, 1962;
(4) That the classification be so established so that the candidate
finally selected may be employed on a special contract basis as pro-
vided in the rules of the Civil Service Commission; such contract to
provide for the terms and conditions of employment, including amongst
other things the period of employment, vacations, sick leave benefits,
termination, etc., such contract to be approved by resolutions of
the Council and Commission before execution by the Mayor and City
Clerk and such contract to be for a period of two years with pro-
vision for earlier termination by the parties without recourse or
appeal;
and the City Clerk is herewith requested to forward a copy of this resolu-
tion to the Civil Service Commission together with the letter regarding this
subject, dated August 8, 1962, from the Mayor to the City Council, and the
communication dated July 30, 1962, regarding this subject from the In-
dustrial Development Commission to the Mayor, which communications are
referred to in this resolution.
-*Councilman McCann arrived at 8:26 P. M.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
RESOLVED that, paragraph two of the foregoing resolution be
amended to include that such employee shall be appointed by the Mayor,
subject to confirmation by the Council.
The President relinquished the chair to the Vice President at 9:39 P. M., to speak
on the amendment.
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment, with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bagnall and Daugherty.
NAYS: Kleinert, Dooley and McNamara.
The Vice President declared the amendment denied.
The President resumed the chair at 9:50 P. M.
A roll call vote was taken on resolution #591-62, with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley and McNamara.
NAYS: McCann and -Bagnall.
*Councilman Bagnall asked that it be recorded that he is in favor of an Industrial
Coordinator, but voted no because of the fact that the Council would not be concurring
with the appointment.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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A report from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee was submitted by
Councilman Dooley, Chairman.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#592-62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report of the Streets, Roads
and Plats Committee, dated July 25, 1962, and the City Engineer having
filed a statement dated January 10, 1962, with the City Clerk, pursuant
to directions under resolution #282-61, adopted on April 24, 1961, and in
accordance with the provisions of Section 6 of Ordinance No.31, as amended,
containing a report with regard to the proposed installation of pavement
on Jamison Avenue, from Garden to Middlebelt Road, in Section 24 in the
City of Livonia, and a public hearing having been held thereon on April 18,
1962, after due notice as required by Ordinance No. 31, as amended, and a
careful consideration having been given to all such matters including the
various objections, comments and observations of individuals in attendance
at such public hearing, the Council does hereby determine that no further
action be taken at this time toward the installation of pavement on
Jamison Avenue as described above, especially in view of the fact that a
certain storm drain is to be constructed in this area which would affect
the contemplated improvement, and therefore, all proceedings heretofore
taken in regard to this matter are hereby rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#593-62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated July 2y, 1962, the Conncil does
hereby determine to set aside for the time being any further consideration
for the opening of Henry Ruff Road, ncrth from Five Mile Road, for the
reason that the City presently does not have sufficient funds to allocate
for this purpose; however, the aforesaid committee will meet with Livonia
school officials for the purpose of having buses re-routed in a manner
that will relieve the existing adverse traffic situation on Sunset Avenue.
By Councilman Doo ley, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#59L-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated July 25, 1962, the Council
does hereby determine to accept Thorpe Drive as a public street provided
that the owners of the properties referred to in the report dated April 27,
1962, from the Chief City Engineer, dedicate the same to the City by quit
claim deeds; and provided further, that there is hereby transferred from
the Unallocated Fund Account to the Thorpe Drive Improvement Account, the
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sum of $500.00 for the purpose of improving such road to the extent suggested
in the aforesaid communication from the Chief City Engineer; and the Depart-
ment of Law is requested to prepare and attempt to have such quit claim
deeds executed by the respective property owners.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
A report from the Finance Committee was submitted by Councilman Daugherty,
Chairman,
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#595-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance Committee, dated July 30, 19b2, the Council does hereby
authorize expending the sum of $1,350.00, from the Capital Outlay Account
of the Civil Defense Budget for the purpose of purchasing those items
listed in the letter dated July 13, 1. 62, from the Director of Civil Defense;
and the Council requests from the Director of Civil Defense a report de-
tailing purchasing procedures which are used in that department and itemiz-
ing purchase prices paid for the items authorized for acquisition in this
resolution, such report to be submitted within seven (7) days from the date
that such purchases are made.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann,Daugherty, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: Kleinert,
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The following resolution was offered by Couhcilman Daugherty and supported
by Councilman McNamara:
#596-62 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has an active Civil Defense organiza-
tion eligible to participate in the Federal Surplus Property Program; and
WHEREAS, it is a requirement of law that a resolution be adopted
by the governing body of the City of Livonia specifically designating the
individual to be responsible for accepting the federal surplus property on
behalf of this community, and empowering and authorizing such individual
to sign for such surplus property so received, and
WHEREAS, Mr, W. A.Cooper is the Director of Civil Defense for
the City of Livonia;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1.1' RESOLVED:
1. That the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby designate
Mr.Wr. A. !Web)! CoGper, Director of Civil Dufense, 15050 Farmington Road,
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Livonia, as the individual responsible for accepting federal surplus
property, with the full power and authority to sign for surplus
property so received;
2. That sufficient sums as detailed in current Fiscal Budget
are available to pay service charges incident to surplus property
received by the City of Livonia; and
3. That Mr. W. A. "'pleb" Cooper is further authorized to pay
and/or to direct the payment of such surplus property service charges
in order to complete such transactions and in order to carry out all
of his duties and responsibilities in connection with the Federal
Surplus Property Program and to do all other things necessary or in-
cidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#597-62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Finance Committee, dated July 30, 1962, and having further considered the
request from the Municipal Judge, dated May 17, 1962, the Council does
hereby authorize and establish the annual salary of the Court Clerk at
$5,200.00 per annum, effective with the first full pay period in August,
1962, and for this purpose, the sum of $225.00 is hereby transferred from
the Unallocated Fund to the Salary Account of the Municipal Court.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#598-62 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby request that the Budget
Director prepare a report recommending procedures for maintaining fixed
asset records within each department of City government, such report to
include a recommendation as to the individual, if anyone, who is to be
responsible to see that such system is properly continued and maintained,
and such report to also include a recommendation as to the form and scope
of such record keeping.
Councilman McCann was excused at 9:10 P. M.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#599-62 RESOLVED that, the agreement providing for the acquisition of
right-of-ways on Five Mile Road, between Middlebelt and Merriman Roads,
transmitted to the Council from the Board of County Road Commissioners
of Wayne County under date of July 11, 1962, is hereby referred to the
Finance Committee for its report and recommendation.
Councilman McCann returned at 9:12 P. M.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#600-62 RESOLVED that, having received a petition purporting to be from
adjacent property owners regarding the lands in Petition No. Z-5561 that
this matter be referred to the next regular meeting for a roll call vote
on the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert,Dooley and Bagnall.
NAYS: McNamara,
The President declared the resolution adotted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated July 11, 1962, from the City Planning Commission in regard to Petition
No.Z-558„ as amended, submitted by Albert Schroder for change of zoning in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27 from C-1 to C-2„ the Council does hereby
reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition No.Z-5580
as amended, is hereby denied for the following reasons:
1. The present zoning classification of petitioner's property is in
harmony with the comprehensive zoning plandand master plan of the
City of Livonia;
2. The present zoning classification of petitioner's property permits
the same to be used for a sufficient number of uses which are more
compatible with the surrounding area; and
3. The zoning classification requested by petitioner would permit
uses likely to interfere with the peaceful use and enjoyment of the
surrounding properties.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann and Daugherty.
NAYS: Klein3rt, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
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#601-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated July 11, 1962, from the City Planning Commission in regard to
Petition No. Z-558 submitted by Albert Schroder for change of zoning in
the Northeast l/)4 of Section 27 from C-1 to 0-2, as amended by the
petitioner, such amendment being indicated in Planning Commission resolu-
tion #6-127-62, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of
the City Planning Commission and Petition No.Z-558 is hereby approved
and granted; and the City Planner is instructed to cause the necessary map
for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved
and to furnish the same to the Department of Law, and upon receipt of such
map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
At 9:38 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present whowre named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting, including Councilman McCann.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#602-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated July 11, 1962, from the City Planning Commission regarding Petition
No. V-68 submitted by J. Doody and G. Skinner for the vacating of an
alley running east and west between Louise and Beatrice streets and ap-
proximately 110 feet north of Joy Road, in the Southeast 1/L of Section
35,E T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council
does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition No. V-68 is hereby granted, subject to an easement being reserved
for the full width of such alley; and the Department of Law is requested to
prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
section 1. The report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission,
dated July 11, 1962, on Petition No. V-68, for vacating a certain alley, is hereby
accepted and adopted, and the Council does hereby approve all proceedings on said
petition, it appearing that a public hearing thereon was duly held on June 19, 1962,
as provided by law and that the proper notices of such hearing were given.
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Section 2. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 29 of the City of Livonia, entitled
"An Ordinance Providing the Procedure for Vacating of Streets, Alleys and Public
Ground," as amended by Ordinance No. 50, the following alley is hereby vacated:
The alley described in Petition No. V-68 and being more
particularly described as that alley twenty (20) feet in
width running east and west between Louise Avenue and
Beatrice Avenue and adjoining Lots 246 through 258, in-
clusive, on the north and adjoining Lots 245 and 259 on
the south of E. G. Settle Realty Company's Bonaparte
Gardens Subdivision, part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section
35, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Bayne
County, Michigan ; provided, however, that there be and
hereby is reserved an easement for public utilities the
full width of the alley herein vacated.
Section 3. All ordinances or portions of ordinances in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force
and effect.
Section 4. Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for any
reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remain-
ing portions of this ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission,
dated June 13, 1962, on Petition No. V-67, for vacating certain public ground, is
hereby accepted and adopted, and the Council does hereby approve all proceedings on
said petition, it appearing that a public hearing thereon was duly held on June 5, 1962,
as provided by law and that the proper notices of such hearing were given.
Section 2. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 29 of the City of Livonia, entitled
"An Ordinance Providing the Procedure for Vacating of Streets, Alleys and Public
Ground," as amended by Ordinance No. 50, the following public ground is hereby vacated:
That certain public ground described in Petition No. V-67
and being more particularly described as the westerly thirty
(30) feet of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest
1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, also known as "Lavaltrie Lane,"
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Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to _ive this ordinance full force and
effect.
Section L . Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for any
reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#603-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter and petition dated
July 13, 1962, from certain residents of the Cherokee Trail Subdivision
regarding the contemplated location of a Class C liquor license in the
neighborhood of that subdivision, the Council doer hereby take this means
of re-stating its policy to take no action in regard to approving the
specific location with respect to any Class C license, the Council believ-
ing that it is not the responsibility of the local legislative body to
approve of specific locations and the suitability of the same for the
operation of Class C licenses, but that it is properly and legally the
responsibility of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to determire the
suitability of particular premises for such use.
B:y Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#601-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition dated July 2, 1962,
and filed with the City Clerk on July 23, 1962, from certain residents in
the vicinity of Joy Road and Harrison Avenue regarding the opening of
Harrison Avenue immediately north of Joy Road, the Council does hereby
request a report from the Department of Law in regard to this matter.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#605-62 RESOLVED that, the communication dated June 21, 1962, from
certain residents of Stanmoor, Whitcomb Drive and Harrison Avenue, ex-
pressing a need for sanitary sewers in their area, is hereby referred to
the Water and Sewer Committee of the Council for its report and recom-
mendation.
ecom-
mendation.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#606-62 RESOLVED that, the communication dated July 18, 1962, from the
Hearthstone Home Owners' Association expressing the need for adequate
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bus service in its area is hereby referred to the Mayor for his informa-
l. tion and disposition.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#607-62 RESOLVED that, the letter dated July 17, 1962, from Dr. A. D.
Robinson, 17630 Ramsgate, Lathrup Village, Michigan, regarding the assessed
valuation of certain property owned by him in the City of Livonia, is hereby
referred to the Mayor for his information, disposition and reply.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#608-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated July 18, 1962, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Mayor
and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of
resolution #50L4.-61, adopted on July 31, 1961, as amended by resolution
#238-62, adopted on March 26, 1962, so as to reduce the bond for remaining
improvements in Taylor Gardens Subdivision to $13,000.00, of which at
least $2,000.00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining improve-
ments 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Kleinert, Doo ley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#609-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated July 19, 1962, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Mayor
and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3
of resolution #791-61, adopted on November 13, 1961, as amended by
resolution #473-62, adopted on June 20, 7962, so as to reduce the bond
for remaining improvements in Madonna Estates Subdivision to 4116,000.00,
of which at least $10,000.00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of re-
maining 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.
A roll call vote w^s taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
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#610-62 RESOLVED that, consideration of the recommendation of the
Chief City Engineer for reduction of bond in Kimberly Oaks Estates Sub-
division No. '3, be tabled to the next regular meet ing of the Council,
with a subsequent report to be submitted by the Engineering Division.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley and McNamara.
NAYS: Bagnall.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#611-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated July 20, 1962, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Mayor
and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby release to Mr. Henry
Koloff, President, Koloff Builders, Inc., 25408 Henley Drive, Huntington
Woods, Michigan, the 000.00 bond deposited with the City in accordance
with resolution #326-58 adopted on May 26, 1958, as subsequently amended
by resolutions #41-59 adopted on January 12, 1959, #767-59 adopted on
November 23, 1959, #551-60 adopted on September 12,1960, and #85-61
adopted on February 13, 1961, in connection with improvements to be in-
stalled in Koloffts Greenbriar Meadows Subdivision No. 2, located in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, it appearing from the aforementioned report of the Chief City
Engineer that all required improvements have been satisfactorily installed,
and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to do all things necessary or in-
cidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#612-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated July 20, 1962, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Mayor
and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby release to Mr. Henry
Koloff, President, Koloff Builders, Inc., 25408 Henley Drive, Huntington
Woods, Michigan, the $1,800.00 bond deposited with the City in accordance
with resolution #327-58 adopted on May 26, 1958, as subsequently amended
by resolutions #42-59 adopted on January 12, 1959, #768-59 adopted on
November 23, 1959, #552-60 adopted on September 12, 1960, and #28-62
adopted on January 8, 1962, in connection with improvements to be in-
stalled in Koloff's Greenbriar Meadows Subdivision No. 3, located in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 21 in the City of Livonia,Wayne County, Michigan,
it appearing from the aforementioned report of the Chief City Engineer
that all required improvements have been satisfactorily installed; and tie
City Clerk is hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert,, Dooley, Mc Namara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#613-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated July 11,
1962, from the Livonia Chamber of Commerce with reference to informing
the Council of the fact that a balance of $2,700 remains from a payment
of $5,000 previously made by the City to the Livonia Chamber of Commerce,
the Council does herein authorize the Chamber to retain such balance but
to use such sum only for the purpose of advertising and promoting the
commercial and industrial advantages of the City of Livonia, and subject
to the following conditions:
(1) That the Chamber maintain separate accounts clearly indicating
the specific purpose and nature for which any portion of the said
$2,700 has been expended; and
(2) That the Chamber substantiate each and every expenditure made
from the aforementioned sum by written statement to the Chief
Accountant; and
(3) That the Chamber inform the Industrial Development Commission
cf the purpose of any proposed expenditure before the same is made
iii order to avoid any duplication of effort and expense.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#614-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated July 12,
1962, from the Acting Superintendent of Operations Division, approved by
the Mayor and Director of Public Works, regarding Parks and Forestry Per-
sonnel, and for the purposes stated in such letter, the Council does hereby
transfer the sum of $68.00 from the Unallocated Fund to the Parks Depart-
ment Salary Account No. 317-1.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#615-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated July 23,
1962, from the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners in regard to the
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so-called "Plymouth Road Sanitary Sewer Extension" generally described in
a plan prepared by the Engineering Division of the City of Livonia, dated
August 23, 1961 (and revised December 4, 1961), the City Council does
hereby recommend that the Board and City contract with the firm of John E.
Hiltz and Associates, Inc., 17201 West McNichols Road, Detroit 35, Michigan,
consulting engineers, to (1) prepare the preliminary engineering plans and
specifications for such project (to be approved of by the Boad and City
Council); (2) prepare final engineering and construction plans, drawings,
and specifications, and (3) do all other engineering work necessary or
incidental thereto including inspection, supervision, and obtaining all
approvals as may be necessary in connection with such project from the
said Board and other governmental agencies in order to construct such
sanitary sewers under the provisions of Act 31.2 of the Public Acts of 1939,
as amended; the Council recommends that such contract provide for payment
of the standard engineering fees for such engineering services; and re-
quests that such contract be prepared and submitted to the City of Livonia
for its approval as soon as possible.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#616-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated July 9,
1962, from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, and having previously
approved of a request from Mr. Rocco Ferrera for a new full year Class C
license, the Council does hereby take this means of re-stating its policy
with respect to any Class C license, the Council believing that it is not
the responsibility of the local legislative body to approve of specific
locations and the suitability of the same for the operation of Class C
licenses, but that it is properly and legally the responsibility of the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission to determine the suitability of
particular premises for such use.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#617-62 RESOLVED that,having considered the communication dated July 18,
1962, and received July 30, 1962, from the Michigan Liquor Control Com-
mission,regarding a request from Katherine L. Howie for a new SDD license
to be held in conjunction with a 1962-63 SDM licensed business located at
13950 Merriman Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine
to take no action on such matter in view of the statement contained in the
aforesaid communication that the Council has only 20 days within which to
act, and in view of the further fact that this is the first Council meet-
ing since receipt of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission's communica-
tion and the said 20-day period has already elapsed.
Page 5606
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#618-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated July 214,
1962, from the Department of Law in regard to Grants of Easement obtained
in connection with the proposed Seven Mile Road Sanitary Sewer Extension,
the Council does hereby accept for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
Grants of Easement from the following persons:
Erma Buhl, 3023 . Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
(Grant of Easement dated June 27, 1962)
Charles J. and Florence J. Cauzillo, 30032 Seven Mile Road, Livonia
(Grant of Easement dated June 26, 1962)
Clarence Hoeft and Joan Hoeft, 30150 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
(Grant of Easement dated June 8, 1962)
William L. and Arline M. Manchester, 30350 Seven Mile Road, Livonia
(Grant of Easement dated June 2, 1962)
Rocco and Ginstina Paolucci, 30256 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
(Grant of Easement dated June 26, 1962)
Catino and Emilia Vizzini, 3029) Seven Mile Roads Livonia, Michigan
(Grant of Easement dated July 5, 1962)
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have such Grants of Easement
recorded at the Wayne County Register of Deeds Office, ard to do all other
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: McCann,Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded byCbuncilman McCann, it was
#619-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated July 23,
1962, from Mr. and Mrs. Robert DiFazio, 14585 Flamingo, Livonia, Michigan,
and the r ecommendati cn of the Director of Public Works in connection there-
with, the Council does herewith authorize payment of the sum of $92.00 to
the said Mr. and Mrs. Robert DiFazio for the alleged damages referred to
in their letter, provided, however, that this resolution shall not be
construed as an admission of responsibility by the City of Livonia, and
provided, further, that payment of such sum is conditioned upon the
parties executing a general release to the City of Livonia; and the Council
does hereby authorize the expenditure of such sum from the Claims Expense
Account of the Sewer Budget for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution witn the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
Page 5607
Councilman McCann was excused at 10:33 P. M.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#620-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the request dated April 17,
1962, from the Merri-Five Property Owners Association, Inc., requesting
the installation of certain street lights, and the report dated July 25,
1962, from the Director of Public Safety, the Council does hereby take
this means of informing the petitioners that it is and has been the
policy of the City not to install street lights on residential streets
except by special assessment, and takes this means to inform the petitioners
that they may file a request to establish a special assessment district if
that is their desire; and the City Clerk is requested to forward copies of
this resolution to representatives of the Merri-Five Property Owners
Association, Inc., for their information.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#621-62 RESOLVED that, the request dated July 23, 1962, from the Director
of Public Safety for a sum sufficient to fill the now vacant classification
of Detective-Sergeant in the Police Department, is hereby referred to the
Finance Committee for its recommendation.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#622-62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation dated
July 25, 1962, from the Budget Director, approved by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the bid as set out under Proposal B of the aforementioned
report and recommendation from the Budget Director, of Mobil Oil Company,
903 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit 32, Michigan, for supplying gasoline to the
City of Livonia at its submitted unit bid price of 11.69 cents per gallon
for regular gasoline and 14.24 cents per gallon for premium gasoline, at
1%-30 days, and the Council does hereby accept such bid in lieu of the low
bid for the reasons outlined in the aforementioned report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution . th the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#623-62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation dated
July 30, 192, from the Acting Superintendent of Operations Division, ap-
proved by the Mayor and Director of Public "orks, the Council does hereby
accept the following bids for supplying the City of Livonia with traffic
signs as tabulated below:
Page 5608
1. Michigan State Industries, 121 Mason Building, Lansing,
Michigan, for:
20" x 30" M.P.H. Signs 0 $7.40 each
36" x 36" School Signs @ 6.76 each
2. Municipal Street Sign Co. Inc., 128-10 - 14th Avenue,
College Point 56, New York, for:
2L " x 24" Stop Signs 0 $7.20 each
24" x 24" Octagon Blanks @ 2.40 each
30" x 30" Triangle Blanks 2.15 each
12" x 18" Blanks @ 1.18 each
18" x 2L1" Blanks 4 2.45 each
24" x 24" Blanks 0 3.15 each
20" x 30" Blanks 3.50 each
12" x 36" Blanks @ 2.45 each
30" x 30" Yield Signs 6.00 each
such having been in fact the lowest bids received for these items.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#624-62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation dated
July 23, 1962, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Mayor and
Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept the bid of West
Bros. Motors, Inc., 534 Forest, Plymouth, Michigan, for furnishing the City
of Livonia with the following station wagon at a net price of $2,359.31:
1 - International C100 Travelall $2,389.31
trade-in allowance 30.00
Net price $21359.31
Delivery 30 days, Warranty 1 year or 12,000 miles
Terms - Net 10 days after delivery;
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: Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adoptedl it was
#625-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated June 4,
1962, from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, and the report dated
Page 5609
July 30, 1962, from the Director of Public Safety in connection therewith,
the Council does hereby approve the request from Harry S. White to drop
Konstantin Johns as a partner from 1962 SDD and SDM licensed business
located at 29150 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan, and add Helen White as
partner; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#626-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated June 29, 1962, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Mayor
and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of
resolution #545-61, adopted on Aug ust 14, 1961, as amended by resolution
#887-61, adopted on December 11, 1961, so as to reduce the bond fof remain-
ing improvements in Lyndon Meadows Subdivision No. 4 to $4,700.00, of which
at least $1,000.00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining improve-
ments 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by C ouncilman Kleinert, it was
#627-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated June 29, 1962, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Mayor
and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of
resolution #792-( 1, adopted on November 13, 1961, as subsequently amended
by resolution #888-61 adopted on December 11, 1961, so as to reduce the
bond for remaining improvements in Lyndon Meadows Subdivision No. 5 to
$3,100.00, of which at least $1,000.00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost
of remaining 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#628-62 RESOLVED that,having considered the request dated July 10, 1962,
from the Director of Public Safety, as approved by the Mayor and Budget
Director, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of $47.95
from the Capital Outlay Budget Account of the Police Department for the
purpose of purchasing one Model No. M-22-H-V Dymo Tapewriter, to be
available for the use of all City departments.
Page 5610
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#629-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated July 27,
1962, from the Director of Public Works, approved by the Mayor, regarding
the acquisition of additional land adjacent to the Department of Public
Works main yard, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Finance
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#630-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated July 10,
1962, from the City Auditor (Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery), transmitting
proposed agreements for the auditing of the General Fund and the Accounts
of the `Mater and Sewer Division, the Council does hereby refer the same to
the Finance Committee for its report and recommendation.
Councilman McCann returned at 10:148 P. M.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#631-62 RESOLVED that, the recommendation dated December 13, 1961, from
the City Planning Commission regarding Petition No. Z-532, together with
the recommendation dated July 11, 1962, from the City Planning Commission
regarding Petition No. Z-533, are hereby each referred to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#632-62 RESOLVED that,pursuant to Section 19.01 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 60, and Section 6, Act 207, Public
Acts of Michigan of 191, as amended, Thomas D. Heap, 29754 Robert Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, is hereby appointed as a member of the Zoning Board of
Appeals for a term of three years commencing July 11, 1962, with all of the
authority and duties set forth in said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#633-62 RESOLVED that, the appointment of Thomas D. Heap to the Zoning
Board of Appeals will replace Harold Hoppe, whose term has expired.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Page 5611
By Counciaman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
##63L-62 RESOLVED that, the commun:, cation dated July 24, 1962, from
Marvin A. Canvasser, 52 Cambridge Avenue, Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, re-
questing approval of an application for a Class C license for his business
center at Schoolcraft and Inkster Roads, Livonia, Michigan, is hereby re-
ferred to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration along with all
other such applications.
-* No action having been taken on the Mayor's veto message dated August 8,
1962, regarding resolution #582-62, adopted at the last regular meeting of the Council
held on July 25, 1962, such resolution is without effect.
On motion of Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and
unanimously adopted, this 373rd regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 10:55 P. M., August 8, 1962.
Mari: 14 Clark, City Clerk