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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Ma t W. Clark, Cit Clerk'