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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1963-06-05 Page 6073 MINUTES OF THE FOUR HUNDRED TWELFTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA. On June 5, 1963, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council at approximately 8:23 P. M. Councilman McNamara delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present-- Sydney B. Bagnall, John T. Daugherty, William E. Parks, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Edward H. McNamara and James R. McCann, Absent-- John F. Dooley. Elected and appointed City officials present: Marie W. Clark, City Clerk; Juanita Hillas„ Deputy City Clerk; Alan Walt, City Attorney; Charles J. Pinto, first Assistant City Attorney; William J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer; David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner; Wilbert A. Cooper, Director of Civil Defense; David R. McCullough, City Planner; Joseph J. Handzlik, Civil Service Commissioner; and Daniel R. Andrew, Industrial Coordinator. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously adopted, it was #425-63 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 411th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia held on May 29, 1963, are hereby approved. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #426-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from the Michigan StRte Highway Department, Mr. J. S. Marlow, District Traffic Engineer, dated April 10, 1963, concerning the construction of additional traffic lanes at the intersection of Farmington and Plymouth Roads in the City of Livonia; the estimated cost of which is $26,000.00, with the City of Livonia participating to the extent of 1/4 of this amount, and further, having considered the Mayor's concurrence in said recommendation of the Highway Department, the Council does hereby concur and approve in said recommendation of the Highway Department and for this purpose, transfers the sum of $6,500.00 to Account No, 361-13 (Road Improvement Account - Plymouth-Farmington Road Intersection), from Unallocated Funds. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert and Bagnall. NAYS: None. Page 6074 By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #427-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from the City Attorney, dated June 4, 1963, regarding appraisal of certain properties on Harrison Road, authorized by Council resolutions #109-62 and #291-63, the Council does hereby approve payment of 5200.00 to the fine of VanDeusen and VanDeusen, appraisers, and authorizes such payment from the Land Acquisition Account of the Budget. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert and Bagnall. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was #428-63 RESOLVED that, WHEREAS, the controversy concerning the revision of Blue Cross- Blue Shield premium rates has now been resolved between Michigan Hospital Service - Michigan Medical Service and the State of Michigan; and WHEREAS, the revised schedule indicates that overall premium increases for the two services total some 20%; and WHEREAS, the City has been assuming the payment of the entire premium since March, 1962; NOW, THEREFORE, BE, IT RESOLVED that, the City Council does hereby concur in the report and recommendation of the Civil Service Commission, dated June 5, 1963, and approves of the City assuming all increases in Blue Cross - Blue Shield rates and of the City continuing to pay the entire premium for Blue Cross - Blue Shield coverage during the period through June, July and August, 1963; provided further, that the City Council will expect a report from Civil Service indicating the results of the compre- hensive insurance survey to be undertaken by the Civil Service Commission as indicated in the aforesaid report. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert and Bagnall. NAYS: None. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Parks, it was #429-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated April 19, 1963, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public "corks, regarding the City's pending application for Urban Planning Assistance for a flood plain study (Federal 701 Program), the Council does hereby accept the offer of the Abrams Aerial Survey Corporation to perform the aerial photography necessary in connection with such study at a total cost to the City of $1,230.00; provided further that such an expenditure is authorized Page 6075 and for such, the aforesaid sum is herewith transferred from the Unallocated Fund to the Civic Improvement - Flood Plain Study Account No. 360-19 of the Budget; provided further, however, that this resolution is adopted on the understanding that the expenditure herein authorized would be made only if the City's pending application for Urban Planning assistance is denied and that if such application is approved, such sum will be expended from the approved Federal grant, and the sum heretofore authorized will be returned to the Unallocated Fund. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McNamara, McCann, Daugherty, Parks, Kleinert and Bagnall. NAYS: None. The letter dated May 24, 1963, from the Chief City Engineer regarding pro- posed rates of pay for Engineering Division personnel, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. The communication dated June 3, 1963, from the Department of Law, and the letter dated May 31, 1963, from Waldman-Rose Homes, Inc., submitted pursuant to the renuirement of Council resolution #395-63, relative to the approval of plans for improvements in Golden Ridge Subdivision and Golden Ridge Subdivision No. 1, were received and placed on file for the reference of the City. Councilman McNamara introduced the following emergency Ordinance: NO. 1}35 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE NO. 305, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE CONaTRUCTION AND MAIN- TENANCE OF PRIVATE OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS IN THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND TO LICENSE THE OPERATION CF PRIVAT0, SWIMMING POOL CLUBS IN THE CITY OF LIVONIA." THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 5 of Article II of Ordinance No. 305, as amended, entitled "An Ordinance to Regulate the Construction and Maintenance of Private Outdoor Swimming Pools in the City of Livonia and to License the Operation of Private Swimming Pool Clubs in the City of Livonia" is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 5. Fencing. (a) Home Owner's Pool. A home owner's swimming pool shall be completely enclosed by a fence not less than four (4) feet in Page 6076 height of the chain link type or other type approved by the Bureau of Inspection. A fence which encloses the yard as a whole may be considered as complying with this requirement. All fence gates must be locked when the residents are away from the home or when the pool is not in use. Notwithstanding any other provision of this ordinance, the above requirements regarding fences contained within this subsection shall also apply to any portable swimming pool or container capable of being used for swimming, wading, or bathing and designed to hold water to a depth of thirty-six inches (36") or more at any point when filled to capacity. In those cases where the fence does not enclose the yard as a whole the fence required to be constructed shall not be closer than five (5) feet nor further than fifteen (15) feet from the edge of the water. (b) Club Pool. The entire premises on which a club pool is situated shall be completely enclosed by a chain link fence at least six (6) feet in height topped by 3 strand v-span barbed wire. Entry to and departure from the premises shall be regulated by a controlled gate or turnstile. Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect. Section 3. Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalidf or any reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of any of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 4. This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency ordinance, necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare and shall take effect immediately on publication. A roll call vote was conducted on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: McNamara, McCann, Dai gherty, Parks, Kleinert and Bagnall. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. By Councilman Parks, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously adopted, it was #L130-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the request from the Rosedale Gardens Civic Association, dated May 24, 1963, the Council does hereby grant permission to that association to transport and display fireworks on July 4, 1963, provided that such activity is carried on within the Page 6077 area approved above and under the supervision of the Livonia Fire Depart- ment, and that all other requirements and regulations of the Fire and Police Departments are observed iii connection with such activity. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Parks and unanimously adopted, it was #131-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from Mrs. N. A. Dittmar, 32522 Barkley, Livonia, Michigan, relative to the additional safety devices in the Kimberly Oaks Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Director of Public Safety for his report and recommendation as soon as possible. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously adopted, it was #1432-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated May 31, 1963, from Mrs. John G. Kleabir, with regard to the hazards presented by a curb on Ann Arbor Trail between Stark and Norwich Roads, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Director of Public Safety and to the Bureau of Inspection for their respective reports and recommendations. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #433-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 25, 1963, and the report of the Director of Public Safety, dated May 23, 1963, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of a request from Alice Tessier for transfer of ownership of 1962-63 SEM licensed business located at 201400 Middlebelt, Livonia, from Edmond Robert; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward certified copies of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #434-63 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation dated May 17, 1963, from the Superintendent of Operations Division, approved by the Director of Public 'forks, the Council does hereby accept the bid of the B. F. Goodrich Company, 15150 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan, for supplying tires and tubes to the City of Livonia in accordance with the specifications therefor and the prices submitted therefor, such having been in fact the lowest total bid price received for such material. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McNamara, McCann, Dazgherty, Parks, Kleinert and Bagnall. NAYS: None. Page 6078 On motion of Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, this 412th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 8:142 P. M., June 5, 1963. 2 Ma t W. Clark, Cit Clerk'