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MINUTES OF THE THREE HUNDRED NINETY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 23, 1963, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Roads Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the
Council at approximately 8:2L P. M. Councilman Daugherty delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the foallowing result: Present-- Sydney B. Bagnall, John T.
Daugherty, William E. Parks, Rudolf R. Kleinert, John F. Dooley, Edward H. McNamara
and Janes R. McCain. Absent-- None.
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 Chief City Engineer; and the Police Chief.
By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#43-63 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 392nd regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held on January 16, 1963, are hereby ap-
proved.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#44-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated January 15, 1963,
from the City Clerk regarding certain statements and requests for the purchase
of street trees, the Council (loos hereby refer the same and all attachments
thereto to the Director of Public Works for his study and report thereon.
The letter dated January 16, 1963, from the Mayor, regarding meetings of
the Board of Review, was received and placed on file.
The communication from the Department of Law, submitted pursuant to
resolution #715-62, containing an opinion rega^ ding the Civil Service status of
several employees, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The Council departed from the regular order of business to take up an
item on the agenda on which people were waiting.
By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#45-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated January 23, 1963,
from Clarence Charest, attorney at law, the Council does hereby refer
Petition No. Z-566 back to the Planning Commission for consideration and
public hearing.
At 8:50 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 Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was
#16-63 RESOLVED that,
(1) The City Council of the City of Livonia by a three-fifths
(3/5) vote of the members elect and pursuant to provisions of Section 21
of Act 279 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1909, as amended, does hereby
propose that there be submitted to the electors of such City at a Special
Election to be held concurrently with the Biennial Spring Election on
Monday, April 1, 1963, the following amendment to the City Charters
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT
CHAPTER V, SECTION L
COMPENSATION. The compensation of the Mayor shall
be Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred ($15,500.00) Dollars per
annum, and that of the City Treasurer Six Thousand Six
Hundred Dollars ($6,600.00) per annum, and that of the City
Clerk shall be Seven Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($7,200.00)
per annum. Except as otherwise provided by Law or this
Charter, the salary and compensation of every other adminis-
trative officer shall be fixed by the Council. Such salaries
shall be payable monthly, and, except as otherwise provided
in this Charter, shall constitute the only salary or
remuneration which may be paid for services.
All Charter provisions or acts, or parts of acts, in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed or altered accordingly;
(2) Monday, April 1, 1963, is hereby designated as the date for
holding aSpecial Election on said proposed amendment and question;
(3) A certified copy of said proposed amendment and this resolu-
tion be forthwith transmitted by the City Clerk to the Governor of the
State of Michigan for his approval and to the Attorney General of the State
of Michigan for his approval of the form of ballot;
(!t) The City Clerk shall fully and promptly comply with all
provisions of Section 21 of said Act 279, as amended, and the Charter of
the City of Livonia relative to the calling and holding of such Special
Election, the giving notice thereof, the registration of electors and
preparation of ballots therefor, and the making of all necessary arrange-
ments for such Special Election.
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(5) Paper ballots and voting machines shall be used at such
Special Election and the same shall be in substantially the following form:
BALLOT
INSTRUCTIONS
A cross (x) in the square (=i before the word "YES" is in
favor of the proposed amendment to the City Charter and
a cross (x) in the square L1 before the word "NO" is
against the proposed amendment.
Before leaving the booth, fold the ballot so that the
initials of the inspector may be seen on the outside.
CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
The purpose of this amendment is to change the salary
of the Mayor from Eight Thousand Four Hundred Dollars
($8,100.00) per annum to Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars ($15,500.00) per annum.
Shall Section 4 of Chapter V of the Charter of
the City of Livonia be amended to change the
salary of the Mayor to Fifteen Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($15,500.00) per alnum?
YES
NO
(6) Said proposed charter amendment shall be published in full
with existing Charter provisions which would be altered or abrogated thereby,
and said proposed amendment in full shall be posted in a conspicuous place
in each polling place.
(7) The form of notice of said Charter amendment to be posted and
published shall be as follows:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT AT A SPECIAL ELECTICN TO BE
HELD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE BIENNIAL SPRING ELECTION
IN THE CITY OF LIVONIA ON MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1963, THE
FOLLOWING CHARTER AMENDMENT WILL BE SUBMITTED TO VOTE
OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY:
CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
Shall Section 4 of Chapter V of the Charter of the City
of Livonia be amended to change the salary of the Mayor
to Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($15,500.00)
per annum?
1
YES
NO
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING IS THE
EXISTING CHARTED?. PROVISION THAT WILL BE ALTERED
OR ABROGATED BY THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT:
CHAPTER V, Section )x
COMPENSATION. The compensation of the Mayor
shall be Eight Thousand Four Hundred ($8,400.00)
Dollars per annum, and that of the City Treasurer
Six Thousand Six Hundred ($61600.00) Dollars per
annum, and that of the City Clerk shall be Seven
Thousand Two Hundred ($7,200.00) Dollars per annum.
Except as otherwise provided by Law or this Charter,
the salary and compensation of every other adminis-
trative officer shall be fixed by the Council. Such
salaries shall be payable monthly, and, except as
otherwise provided in this Charter, shall constitute
the only salary or remuneration which may be paid
for services.
that in the event the above Charter amendment is approved by the
electorate at said Special Election, Chapter V, Section 4 shall
read as follows:
CHAPTER V, SECTION lx
COMPENSATION. The compensation of the Mayor
shall be Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($15,500.00) per annum, and that of theCity Treasurer
Six Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($6,600.00) per
annum, and that of the City Clerk shall be Seven
Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($7,200.00) per annum.
Except as otherwise provided by Law or this Charter,
the salary and compensation of every other adminis-
trative officer shall be fixed by the Council. Such
salaries shall be payable monthly, and, except as
otherwise provided in this Charter, shall constitute
the only salary or remuneration which may' be paid
for services.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara mid unanimously
adopted, it was
#47-63 RESOLVED that, this Council does hereby acknowledge the receipt
of the Mayor's letter of January 9, 1963, relative to the need for ad-
ditional City Hall space for administrative personnel, and the receipt of
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certain plans and specifications concerning the possible relocation of the
City of Livonia Council to the westerly end of the City Hall; and further,
this Council does hereby acknowledge receipt of a cost estimate as prepared
by the Director of Public Works which reflects an estimate of the cost
involved in making certain specified changes in the City Hall structure to
facilitate the relocation of the City Council chambers; now this Council
does hereby request the Mayor to provide the Council with the following:
1. His proposed plan and program for the allocation of
space in the entire City Hall insofar as the same pertains
to administrative personnel including specifically, among
other things, plans to relocate the City Accountant, in the
event that the present City Accountant's office should be
included in the proposed Council quarters, and
2. An estimate of the cost involved in making the changes
necessary to accomplish the reallocation of space anticipated
in the Mayor's reply to Paragraph #1 hereof;
further, this Council does hereby express its desire and intention to fully
cooperate with the Mayor in making such changes in the physical arrangement
of the Livonia City Hall as are needed by the Administration and are within
the limitations of funds available.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#48-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report aid recommendation
dated December It, 1962, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Director of Public Works, and it appearing that the contractors declaration,
contractors' affidavit and waivers of lien have been received aid filed in
the office of the City Clerk, and that all work has been completed in
accordance with City standards, the Council does hereby aithorize final
payment of the sum of $22,291.36, to S.Weissman Company, 15496 Telegraph
Road, Detroit 39, Michigan, for the installation of concrete pavement on
portions of Fairfield, Brookfield and Cardwell streets pursuant to a
contract with the City dated April 11, 1962, and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are herewith authorized and requested 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, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: *Daugherty.
Councilman Daugherty asked that the following statement be recorded: "Due to the lack
of maintenance bond or any assurance of guaranty of the improvement being held by the
City, I vote No."
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#49-63 RESOLVED that, the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated October 17, 1962, as supplemented by report dated Janu-
ary 9, 1963, on all matters required by Section 3.03 of Ordinance No. 401,
as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon on Decem-
ber 10, 1962, after due notice as required by Section 3.04 of said ordinance
and after careful consideration having been given to all such matters, the
Council does, pursuant to Section 3.05, hereby
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of concrete pavement,
curbs and gutter on Cavell Avenue from Plymouth Road to West Chicago
Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement; and
to defray the cost of such improvement by special assessment upon the
property especially benefited in proportion to the benefits received
or to be derived;
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement as set
forth in said statement dated October 17, 1962, as supplemented by
report dated January 9, 1963, specifically alternate No. 2 with
27 ft. wide concrete pavement with integral curbs and enclosed drainage;
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$64,400.00;
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for in
part by special assessments on the property benefited thereby and in
part by the City at large, in proportions hereafter established;
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improvement
to be borne and paid by the City shall be $7,900.00, for paving inter-
sections and the 20' wide alley and cross-walks, and that the balance
of said cost and expense of said public improvement amounting to
$56,500.00, shall be borne and paid by special assessments on all lands
and premises in the special assessment district as herein established
in proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom;
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement may be paid
in ten (10) annual installments together with interest thereon in the
amount of six per cent (6%) per annum on unpaid balance;
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and pre-
mises upon which special assessments shall be levied as follows:
A special assessment district located in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 36,
T. 1 S., Ii. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 36, distant
S. 89° 52' W. 495.02 feet from the Northeast corner of said Section 36;
thence S. 89° 52' W. 330.ft.; thence S. 00 01' 50" E. 2646.47 ft;
thence N. 89° 54' 50" E., 330 ft.; thence N. 00 01' 50" W. 2646.75
ft. to the point of beginning.
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(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a special
assessment roll including all lots and parcels of land within the
above district designated by the Council and to assess to each such
lot or parcel of land such relative portions of the whole sum to be
levied against all lands in the special assessment district as the
special benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the total
benefit to all land and also to enter upon such roll the amount which
has been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance with the
determination of the City Council; and
(10) that upon completion of said roll, the City Assessor shall attach
thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section 3.07 of
Ordinance No. 401, as anended„ of the City of Livonia and file the same
with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed to present same to the
City Council prior to the holding of the second public hearing thereon
required by Section 3.08 of the said Ordinance.
Councilman Daugherty asked that paragraph three of the foregoing resolution
be amended to include alternate 5 (a) - 20 ft. wide asphalt pavement with enclosed
drainage, but the amendment was lost for lack of support. Councilman Daigherty then
called for a division of the question, and a roll call vote on paragraph three as
introduced in the foregoing resolution was taken, as follows:
AYES: McCann, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: Daugherty.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution #49-63„ with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCaan„ it was
#50-63 RESOLVED that, the report dated November 5, 1962,from the Chief
City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works, regarding possible
Federal Public Works Acceleration Act Projects, is hereby referred to the
Water and Sewer Committee of the Council for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Dooley and Bagnall.
NAYS: Parks, Kleinert and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#51-63 RESOLVED that, the communication dated December 19, 1962, from
the Chief City Engineer regarding the Master Sanitary Sewer Plan; the
report dated December 28, 1962, from the Chief City Engineer regarding
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basement flooding in Sunset Hills Subdivision; and the recommendation
dated January 10, 1963, from the Chief City Engineer, submitted pursuant
to resolution #172-62, regarding the jurisdiction of the Bell Creek
Drains are each hereby referred to the Water and Sewer Committee of the
Council for its study, report and recommendation.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED that, having considered the request dated November 28,
1962, from the Burton Hollow Civic Association, regarding the installation
of street lights at certain intersections, and having considered the
report and recommendation dated December 17, 1962, from the Director of
Public Safety in connection therewith, the Council does hereby authorize
and request the City Clerk to make application to the Detroit Edison Co.,
on forms provided by said company for the installation of 20,000 lumen
overhead mercury vapor lights at the following intersections:
Farmington Road at Bell Creek Lane 2 units
Farmington Road at Bloomfield 2 units (due to offset
intersection)
Six Mile at Pollyamnal Whitby,Fairlane,
Riverside and Fairway 1 unit each
Six Mile at Farmington Road 4 units
it being the determination of the Council that such intersections require
more adequate lighting in order to protect the public safety of the
residents of the community.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Parks and McNamara.
NAYS: Daugherty, Kleinert, Dooley and Bagnall.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#52-63 RESOLVED that, the reports dated December 17, 1962, from the
Director of Public Safety regarding street lights at the entrance to
Burton Hollow Estates Subdivision and the request of Greenwich Point
Civic Association for street lights at subdivision entrances, are each
hereby referred to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee to be taken
into consideration with the over-all Master Street Lighting Program.
By Councilman McCain, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#53-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated January 7, 1963, from the City Planning Commission in connection
with Petition Z-570 initi,ted by the City Planning Commission on its own
motion, for change of zoning in the North 1/2 of Section 28 from RUFB to
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M-1, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and the said Petition Z-570 is hereby approved and
granted; and the City Planner is directed 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.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#54-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated January 7, 1963, from the City Planning Commission in connection
with Petition Z-573, submitted by Lester Karr for change of zoning in the
Northeast 1/L of Section 24 from RUFB to R-1-A, the Council does hereby
concur with the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the
said Petition Z-573 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the follow-
ing conditions: that the petitioner dedicate 30 feet along Lyons and
Jamison Streets and that the same be done approved as to form by the Depart-
ment of Law; further, that if the above condition is satisfied, the City
Planner is thereafter directed to prepare the necessary map for publica-
tion 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, such ordinance when submitted to the
Council to be accompanied with the aforesaid deed of dedication.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#55-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated January 7, 1963, from the City Planning Commission in connection
with Petition Z-576, initiated by the City Planking Commission on its own
motion for change of zoning in the Northwest 1//4 of Section 7 from RUA to
C-2, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and the said Petition Z-576 is hereby approved and
granted; and the City Planner is directed 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: Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#56-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated December 28, 1962, from the City Planning Commission in connection
with Petition Z-578, submitted by Nelson Dembs for change of zoning in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 14 from RUFB to R-3, the Council does hereby
concur with the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said
Petition Z-578 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is
directed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicat-
ing the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the De-
partment 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.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#57-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated January 8, 1963, from the City Planning Commission regarding Petition
No. V-71, submitted by Arthur Wheeler, et al, for the vacating of a
certain north/south lley located between Farmington and Westmore Avenues
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, the Council does hereby concur with the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition No.
V-71 is hereby granted, but only insofar as it relates to that portion of
the alley between Gable and Haldane Streets and subject to the reservation
of an easement for the full width of that portion of the alley; and the
Department of Law is requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance
in accordance with this resolution and to thereafter refer the same to the
City Council for its action.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#58-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated January 7, 1963, from the City Planning Commission regarding Petition
No. V-72, submitted by Donald and Mary Walton for the vacating of a walkway
easement located adjacent to Lots 189 and 190, Livonia Meadows Subdivision,
situated in the Southeast 1/li. df Section 12 of the City of Livonia, the
Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and Petition No. V-72 is hereby granted; subject to a reserva-
tion of an easement for public utilities across the North six (6) feet of
the present walkway easement, and the Department of Law is requested to
prepare the necessary ordinance vacating the aforesaid walkway easement
in accordance with this resolution and thereafter to submit the same to
the City Council for its action.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#59-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated January 7, 1963, from the City Planning Commission regarding Petition
No. V-73, submitted by S. Z. Wolack, Dotty Realty Company, for the vacating
of two walkway easements situa;,ed in the East 1/2 of Section 20 and the
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West 1/2 of Section 21 in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
concur with the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition
No. V-73 is hereby granted, provided that easements be created as recom-
mended in the City Planning Commission report, and the Department of Law
is requested to prepare the necessary ordinance in accordance with this
resolution and thereafter to submit the same to the City Council for its
action.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#60-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated Janu-
ary 7, 1963, from Mr. Robert W. Kelly, attorney at law, the Council does
hereby request the Department of Law to prepare an amendment to Ordinance
No. 145, as requested in the aforesaid letter and thereafter submit the
same to the City Council for its consideration and action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: Dooley.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#61-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 6 of Chapter VIII of the Charter
of the City of Livonia, the Board of Review (Tax Assessments) shall convene
for its first session on the following dates:
Tuesday March 5 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M.
Wednesday March 6 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M.
Thursday March 7 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon and 1:00 F.M. until 11:00 P.M.
Friday March 8 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
Saturday March 9 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M.
Monday March 11 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon and 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M.
Tuesday March 12 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M.
Wednesday March 13 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M.
Thursday March 14 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P. M.
Saturday March 16 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P. M.
and that such Board shall convene for its second session on
Monday March 18 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon and 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M.
Tuesday March 19 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M.
at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Male Road, Livonia, Michigan; and such
additional meetings as may be necessary;. for the purpose of reviewing the
Assessment Roll for the year 1963, and hearing any taxpayers deeming them-
selves aggrieved by the assessment.
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By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#62-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated Decem-
ber 14, 1962, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public Works, regarding the installation of a sidewalk along a section of
Bretton Road, the same is hereby referred to the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee of the Council for its study, report and recommendation.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#63-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated December 18,
1962, fromthe Assistant Director of Public Works, entitled "Water Revenue
Bond - Refunding Program," which report was previously referred to in a
letter from the Mayor, dated December 5, 1962, the Council does hereby
refer both the letter and report to the Water and Sewer Committee of the
Council for its study, report and recommendation.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#64-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated Decem-
ber 31, 1962, from the Water and Sewer Board, recommending the installation
of a water main on a portion of Mayfield, the Council does hereby refer the
same to its Water and Sewer Committee for its study, report and recommenda-
tion.
The letter from the Civil Service Commission regarding the amendment to the
Retirement Ordinance, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council,
(See Ordinance No. 417).
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#65-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated Decem-
ber 1, 1962, from the Director of Public Safety, regarding a change in the
method of issuing bicycle licenses, the Council does hereby refer the same
to the Department of Law for an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 21, in
accordance with such recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#66-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated
January 11, 1963, from the Director of Public Works, regarding an
opportunity to sell the antenna pole located at the former police
building, the Council does hereby recommend the sale of the pole to
the City of Northville, for $200.00, to be sold under such arrangements
and conditions as shall be provided by the Department of ]Law.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#67-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated Janu-
ary 16, 1963, from the Budget Director, and the letter dated January 8,
1963, from the Municipal Judge, each in connection with a bid received
for the remodeling of the Judgets bench in the Municipal Court House,
the Council does hereby reject the single bid received and suggests that
new bids be received.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
adopted, it was
#68-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated January 10,
1963, received (with attachments) from Mr. Henry S. Banks, offering to
sell to the City of Livonia certain property located in Shanhitess
Marquette Manor Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer the same to
the Mayor for his recommendation and to the Budget Director for a report
as to the availability and source of funds with which to make this purchase,
if accepted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#69-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated Decem-
ber 26, 1962, from the Department of Parks and Recreation, with reference
to an offer to sell access property into the park site in S8ction 11, and
containing certain recommendations in regard thereto, the same is hereby
referred to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee of the Council for its
study, report and recommendation.
By Councilman Daigherty, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#70-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication received
January 9, 1963, from the Buckingham Village Civic Association regarding
the contemplated erection of entrance markers on existing rights of way,
the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law prepare an
appropriate agreement in which the City gives authorization to the Bucking-
ham Village Civic Association to use necessary portions of rights of way
for the above stated purposes; and the Mayor and City Clerk are herein
autharized to affix their signatures for and on behalf of the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was
#71-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated Decem-
ber 14, 1962, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public Works, and regarding a procedure for controlling connections to
Livonia drains and storm sewers, the Council does hereby request the City
Clerk to forward a copy of such communication to the Office of the Wayne
County Drain Commissioner, together with a copy of this resolution which
will serve as a request that the Drain Commissioner establish procedures
as recommended in the aforesaid communication, establishing charges and
controlling connections to Livonia drains and storm sewers.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYrS: McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley and Bagnall.
NAYS: McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The letter dated December 19, 1962, from the Livonian Observer to the
Commanding General, U. S. Army, Sixth Corps, Battle Creek,Michigai , regarding the
establishment of a training armory in the City of Livonia, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#72-63 RESOLVED that, the letter dated January 9, 1963, from Nicholas
George, is hereby referred to the City Clerk for processing in accordance
with Ordinance No. 193.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#73-63 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission be requested to
consider a petition, if filed, for approval of use covering the property
described in the Drive-In Theater license plication of Nicholas George,
dated January 9, 1963, and that the Planning Commission be requested to
hold a public hearing thereon.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: McCann and Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was
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#74-63 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby amend its resolution
#19-63, adopted on January 9, 1963, so as to delete therefrom the stated
limitation of $155.00, on the purchase of recording equipment in the
Assessor's office.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert, Dooley, McNamara and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously
adopted, it was
#75-63 RESOLVED that, the regular meetings of the Council of the City
of Livonia for the month of February, 1963, shall be held respectively on
February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 1963, at 8:00 o'clock P. M., in the City Hall,
33007. Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#76-63 RESOLVED that, the appointment of Dr. Daniel Allen to the City
Planning Commission, tabled in resolution #28-63, be removed from the table
for consideration at this time.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#77-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated December 20,
1962, from the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of and concur with
the appointment of Dr. Daniel C. Allen, 33910 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Livonia,
Michigan, to the City Planning Commission, to fill the unexpired term of
Mr. Donald J. Schubeck, which term expires June 9, 1965.
On motion of Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara and
unanimously adopted, this 393rd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 11:2L P. M., January 23, 1963.
W. Clark, City Clerk-