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MINUTES OF THE THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF LIVONIA
On November 28, 1962, 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 8:22 P. M. Councilman McNamara delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present-- Sydney B. Bagnall, John T.
Daugherty, William E. Parks, John F. Dooley, Edward H. McNamara and James R. McCann.
Absent-- Rudolf R. Kleinert.
Elected and appointed City Officials also present: Juanita Hillas, Deputy
City Clerk; the first Assistant City Attorney; the Budget Director; the Director of
Public Works; the Director of Public Safety; and the Chip f City Engineer.
The President of the Council welcomed the young adults participating in
Student Government Day; Mr. Gerald Jahn of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, introduced
the following students:
MAYOR: Mary Wette rstroem, Ladywood High School
JUDGE: Pan Sabourin, Ladywood High School
TREASURER: Jo Ann Poppenger, Bentley High School
DEPUTY TREASURER: Marilyn Nagano, Bentley High School
CITY CLERK: Jerri Harris, Clarenceville High School
DEPUTY CITY CLERK: Marsha Van Dyke, Clarenceville High School
MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL: Jan Angevine, Bentley High School, President
Lois Sherock, Bentley High School, Vice President
Pat Deloria, Bentley High School
Donna Leech, Bentley High School
Robert Armstrong, Clarenceville High School
Chris Babinski, Clarenceville High School
Mary Ellen Reidy, Ladywood High School
CITY ATTORNEYY: Don Tobias, Bentley High School
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: Joanne Zelmanski, Ladywood High School
CONSTABLES: Rodger Evans, Clarenceville High School
Gary Schafer, Bentley High School
POLICE CHIEF: Terry Sutherly, Bentley High School
FIRE CHIEF: Edward Hanaford, Clirenceville High School
WATER COMMISSIONER: Dave Temple, Bentley High School
LIBRARY COMMISSION:
(Exchange Students) Volker Hamann - Germany
Cecilia Oscui - Chili
Regina Petzoldt - Germany
Clifford Jurgens - Holland
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
#877-62 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 386th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held on November 21, 1962, are hereby ap-
proved.
The Clerk informed the Council of three letters of veto from the Mayor
on resolutions #873-62, #874-62 and #875-62, all adopted on November 21, 1962,
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was
#878-62 RESOLVED that, resolution #873-62, adopted by the Council on
November 21, 1962, and vetoed by the Mayor on November 28, 1962, is hereby
reintroduced 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: McCann,Daugherty, parks, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted and the veto over-ruled.
The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice President at 8:43 P. M.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#879-62 RESOLVED that, resolution #874-62, adopted by the Council on
November 21, 1962, and vetoed by the Mayor on Novanber 28, 1962, is hereby
reintroduced 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: McCann, Bagnall, Daxgherty, Parks, Dooley and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted and the veto over-ruled.
The President resumed the Chair at 8:50 P. M.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#880-62 RESOLVED that, resolution #875-62, adopted by the Council on
November 21, 1962, and vetoed by the Mayor on November 28, 1962, is hereby
reintroduced the same as if it were word for word repeated herein.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted and the veto over-ruled.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#881-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated November 16,
1962, from the Department of Law and Assistant Director of Public Works,
the Council does hereby authorize the installation of a water line by the
Operations Division to service Shoreham Park, provided that (1) the owners
deposit with the City a sum sufficient to cover the cost of all labor and
materials, and (2) execute and deliver a good and sufficient easement to
the City; and the Departments of Law and Public Works 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, Daugherty, Parks, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
##882-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated Septem-
ber 24, 1962, from the Michigan Department of Agriculture with regard to
its Japanese Beetle Program, and the report dated November 13, 1962, from
the Operations Division in connection therewith, the same are hereby each
referred to the Department of Law for its report indicating the policy of
other communities regarding such program.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#883-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated November 16,
1962, from the Department of Law and Assistant Director of Public Works,
the proposed ordinance amendments attached thereto, submitted pursuant to
resolutions #80-61 and #437-61, are hereby each referred to the Water and
Sewer Committee of the Council for its study and report.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#881 -62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated November 6, 1962,
from the Department of Law regarding the construction of a footbridge to
provide access to the Lincoln Elementary School, the Council does hereby
approve of the proposed easement form attached thereto and authorizes the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the same on behalf of the City; and further,
the Council authorizes the acceptance of the sum of $1,000.00 from the
proprietor of the Idyle Hills Estates Subdivision as a contribution toward
the cost of constructing such footbridge.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#885-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the request dated August 21, 1962,
from Mr. Bernard Edelman of Tomorrows Homes, Inc., 13101 W. Seven Mile Road,
Detroit 35, Michigan, regarding the dedication and improvement of a portion
of Hix Road, and the report dated November 6, 1962, from the Chief City
Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works, in connection therewith,
the same are hereby each referred to the City Planning Commission for its
study and report with regard to the Master Thoroughfare Plan and proposed
Northwest Community College.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#886-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the request received September 17,
1962, from Mr.William Palmer, 14249 Deering, Livonia, regarding a backyard
drainage complaint, and the report dated October 31, 1962, from the Chief
City Engineer in connection therewith, the Council does hereby request of
Mr. Palmer whether or not he wants to pay for the material and indicates to
him that if he will pay for the material, the City will do the job.
At 9:15 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#887-62 RESOLVED that, the communication dated November 5, 1962, from
Mr. William W.Brashear, 32900 Five Mile Road, Livonia, relative to his
pension status, is hereby tabled to the next study meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#888-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition of Charles W.
Allen, Jr., (for and on behalf of owners), received October 16, 1962, and
in accordance with the provisions of Act 73 of the Public Acts of 1959, as
amended, the Council does hereby approve of dividing Lots No. 1117 and
No. 4.18 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 7, a part of the S. W. 1/4 of
Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
into two separate parcels as follows:
Parcel No. 1 - Lot No. 418, except the West 100 feet the South 375
feet thereof, also except the East 7.L feet of the South 375 feet
thereof, also Lot No. 1117 except the South 375 feet thereof,
(comprising 80.8 feet of frontage on and along W. Seven Mile Road).
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Parcel No. 2 - The South 375 feet of Lot No. 418, (except the West
180.8 feet thereof, also the South 375 feet of Lot No. 417 (contain-
ing 195.6 feet of frontage on and along W. Seven Mile Road);
as shown on the map attached to the aforementioned petition; 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.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#889-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated November 12,
1962, from Edward A. Mull, 25125 Ford Road, Dearborn, Michigan, the Council
takes this means to inform Mr. Mull that the City is not presently interested
in the purchase of any property in Section 5 of the City.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was
#890-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated November 8, 1962, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of
resolution #837-61, adopted on November 27, 1961, and subsequently amended
by resolution #239-62, adopted on March 26, 1962, so as to reduce the
bond for remaining improvements in Koloff's Sunnyside Estates Subdivision
No. 2 to $12,000.00, of which at least $2,000.00 shall be in cash, to
cover the cost of remaining improvements in s aid 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,Daugherty, Parks, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded byC ouncilman Parks, it was
#891-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated October 22, 1962, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of
resolution #709-58 adopted November 10, 1958, and reaffirmed by resolution
#584-61 on August 28, 1961, so as to reduce the bond for remaining improve-
ments in Castle Gardens Subdivision No. 4 to $66,000.00 to cover the cost
of remaining improvements in said subdivision; and the City Clerk is 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, Daugherty, Parks, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
adopted, it was
#892-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the request dated November 15,
1962, from the Livonia Yellow & Red Cab Company, 20515 Hugh, Livonia, Michi-
gan, and after due consideration of such request, the Council does hereby
authorize the aforementioned licensee to operate five (5) additional tax-
cabs within the City of Livonia, it being the determination of the Council
that such additional taxicab service is necessary for the public convenience
and, provided, however, that the aforementioned licensee shall pay the
required license fee for such additional taxicabs, and comply in every
respect with all the provisions of the Taxicab Ordinance, Ordinance No. 166,
as amended; and the City Clerk and the Police Department are herein
authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#893-62 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby recommend to the Civil
Service Commission that all City employees be given the Monday before
Christmas off; that all employees be required to work the Monday before
New Year's Day; that in the latter case, the City Hall be closed for
business at 5:00 p.m.; and that the Commission consider this recommendation
and if in agreement take whatever action which may be necessary in order to
implement the same.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#8914-62 RESOLVED that, the City Clerk is hereby requested to send a
copy of the Engineering Report dated November 15, 1962, regarding the
contemplated installation of crossovers on Schoolcraft Road, West of
Middlebelt, to the representatives of the Lyndon Meadows Civic Association,
as indicated in the letter from that association, dated June 30, 1962.
The report dated November 15, 1962, from the Engineering Division, regard-
ing the proposed installation of crossovers on Schoolcraft Road, submitted pursuant
to resolution #562-62, was received and placed on file.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#895-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the re commendation dated Septem-
ber 5, 1962, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public works, a subsequent report dated November 16, 1962, from the Chief
City Engineer, and the subsequent verbal recommendation of the architect,
the Council does hereby authorize final payment to Walter L. Couse & Company,
of $9,737.35, which sum represents the balance due and owing to such company
for the construction of a Water and Sewer Building on City owned property;
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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, Daugherty, Parks, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#896-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated November 12, 1962, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby release to Nelson Homes,
Inc., 17191 Wyoming, Detroit 21, Michigan, as proprietor, the bond deposited
with the City in accordance with resolution #29S-59 adopted May 11, 1959,
and subsequently reduced by resolution #422-61 adopted June 26, 1961, to
guaranty satisfactory improvements to be installed in Hillcrest Avenue
Subdivision, a part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, City of Livonia,
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 incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The report dated November 16, 1962, from the Director of Public Works
regarding the acquisition of topsoil, submitted pursuant to resolution #826-62,
was received and placed on file.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was
#897-62 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated November 16, 1962, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of
resolution #182-60, adopted on March 28, 1960, so as to reduce the bond
for remaining improvements in Marcy Ann Subdivision to $13,000.00, of
which at least $1,300.00 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: McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
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On motion of Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and
unanimously adopted, this 387th regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:56 P. M., November 28, 1962,
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---Mar4\ Clark, City Clerk