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MINUTES OF THE THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 13, 1961, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the Vice President of the Council
at approximately 8:35 P. M. Councilman Ponder delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present-- Jack Salvadore, John T. Daugherty,
William N. Ponder, Rudolf R. Kleinert and Austin T. Grant. Absent-- ' Sydney B.
Bagnall and James R. McCann.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#57-61 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 327th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held January 23, 1961, and the 58th special
meeting held January 30, 1961, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#58-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from the
Mayor dated January 3, 1961, and from the local Director of Civil Defense
dated December 30, 1960, and having in mind the policy of the Michigan
Office of Civil Defense to substantially reimburse communities for civil
defense expenditures, the Council does hereby establish the salary of
this community's Director of Civil Defense at $110.00 per month payable
monthly, which rate of compensation shall be deemed effective as of
December 1, 1960 in accordance with the aforementioned recommendations.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Daugherty and Salvadore.
NAYS: None.
The letter from Mr. R. Bradley, 18215 Doris, Livonia, dated January 26, 1961,
regarding inadequate access to the Coolidge School; and the letter from the Parks and
Recreation Commission dated January 11,1961, regarding a proposed tree nursery;and
the letter from Mr. George J. Katch, 9230 Melrose, Livonia, dated January 31, 1961,
regarding the contemplated position of Legislative Agent and Industrial Coordinator,
were received and placed on file far the future information of the Council.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
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adopted, it was
#59-61 RESOLVED that, the following communications:
1. the letter from the Department of Public Works dated January 31,
1961, approved by the Director of Public Works, regarding the im-
provement of Pembroke Street from Louise to Melvin, and
2. the letter from the Chief City Engineer dated February 2, 1961,
regarding the opening of Curtis Avenue from the Section 9 elementary
school to Farmington Road, and
3. the letter from the Chief City Engineer dated February 6, 1961,
regarding the extension of Curtis Avenue from the Coolidge Elementary
School to Merriman Road,
are hereby each referred to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee of the
Council for its report and recommendation in connection therewith.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#60-61 RESOLVED that, having given due consideration to the communication
from Mr. E. C. Welch, and while recognizing the worthwhile objective of
establishing a hospital authority for the communities situated in this
section of the State of Michigan, the Council does nevertheless respectfully
decline to participate in the establishment of such a joint hospital
authority at this time since the present financial condition of our com-
munity precludes any additional expenditure in this direction, and for the
further reason that the recently constructed St. Mary Hospital presently
does afford to the people of this community reasonably adequate hospital
facilities.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ponder and unanimously
adopted, it was
#61-61 RESOLVED that, the communication from the United States Conference
of Mayors dated January 19, 1961, inviting the City of Livonia to become
formally associated with that organization, is hereby referred to the
Finance Committee of the Council for its report and recommendation in
connection therewith.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#62-61 RESOLVED that, the communication from the United Irish Societies
of Detroit, 2066 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, dated January 16, 1961,
inviting the City of Livonia to formally participate in its annual St.
Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 1961, is hereby referred to a
special committee consisting of Councilman John O'Daugherty and Councilman
James O'McCann for their report and recommendation in connection therewith.
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By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#63-61 RESOLVED that, the communication from the Michigan Civil War
Centennial Observance Commission, 22307 S. Military, Dearborn, Michigan,
dated January 21, 1961, regarding the possibility of an ordinance establish-
ing a City Civil War Commission, is hereby referred to the Historical Com-
mission for its report and recommendation in connection therewith.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ponder and unanimously
adopted, it was
#64-61 RESOLVED that, the communication from Mr. Gene Salvatore, Garden
City Councilman, dated January 20, 1961, challenging the Livonia City
Council to a friendly basketball game, is hereby referred to Councilman
Jack Salvadore, Chairman of the committee on Council Athletic Endeavors.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and unaa imously
adopted, it was
#65-61 RESOLVED that, the following communications are herefy referred
to the Water and Sewer Committee of the Council for its report and re•
commendation therewith:
1. The letter from the Chief City Engineer, approved of by the
Director of Public Works and the Mayor, dated January 2L1, 1961,
containing the Engineering Division's report on storm drainage
projects, and
2. The letter from the Chief City Engineer, approved of by the
Director of Public Works and the Mayor, dated January 24, 1961,
in response to Council resolution #2)4-61 (item No. 7) transmitting
certain petitions for the improvement of certain drains designated
on the Master Storm Sewer Plan as Projects No. 5,, No. 6 and No. 8,
respectively.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted,it was
#66-61 RESOLVED that, the communication from the Parks and Recreation
Commission dated January 13, 1961, regarding the proposed park site at
Joy and Haggerty Road, is hereby referred to the Capital Improvement Com-
mittee of the Council for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#67-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance Committee of the Council dated February 2, 1961, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission
dated December 5,1960, to the extent that:
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(a) the following new classifications are established:
Project Supervisor III
Project Supervisor II
Civil Engineer II
Civil Engineer I
Engineering Aide I
(b) the following classifications shall have a change of title:
the classification of Assistant City Engineer and Engineer
of Design & Specifications shall hereafter be designated
as Civil Engineer V; and
the classification of Chief Engineering Inspector and
Engineer of Surveys and Construction shall hereafter be
designated as Project Supervisor IV; and
the classification of Jr. Inspector shall hereafter be
designated as Project Supervisor I; and
the classification of Laborer shall hereafter be designated
as Engineering Aide II
(c) the Council approves of the following schedule of compensation
for certain of these new classifications, to wit:
Civil Engineer V $8,754.98 per annum
Project Supervisor IV $7,415.98 per annum
such salary adjustments approved of herein shall be deemed to be
effective as of the pay period commencing immediately after the
effective date of this resolution;
and the Council does herein determine not to concur with any of the other
recommended rates of pay for any of the other several new classifications
established herein, but rather suggests that the Civil Service Commission
recommend, from time to time, pay schedules for each of these new classifi—
cations at such time as it is contemplated that the particular classification
will be filled, or at such time as the Civil Service Commission submits a
comprehensive revision of the schedule of compensation for the 1961-62
fiscal year; it is further requested that the Civil Service Commission
concur with the City Council in the schedule of compensation provided
herein for the titles of Civil Engineer V and Project Supervisor IV'
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Daugherty and Salvadore.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by- Councilman Grant, it was
#68-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance Committee of the Council dated February 2, 1961, regarding
the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission dated November 30, 1960,
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the Council does hereby approve and concur with the establishing of an
annual rate of compensation for the classification of Personnel Director
at $6,750.00 per annum, effective with the pay period commencing immediately
after the effective date of this resolution subject,however, to the ap-
proval of the Civil Service Commission of the salary rate approved of
herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
ALES: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Daugherty and Salvadore.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman urant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#69-61 RESOLVED that, excepting for the salary and classification
adjustments made and provided for in the two immediately preceding
resolutions, and in other resolutions heretofore adopted by this body,
the City Council does hereby reject each and every one of the other
recommendations made by the Civil Service Commission prior to January 1,
1961, for salary and classification adjustments, included but not limited
to all of those other recommendations not heretofore concurred with by
the Council and set forth in letters from the Civil Service Commission
dated as follows:
June 30, 1960 (recommending rate schedule adjustments for 1960-61);
August 17, 1960 (recommending salary and classifications adjustments
for Municipal Library Personnel);
December 1, 1960 (recommending salary adjustments for Superintendent,
Parks and Recreation, and Chief Inspector);
November 30, 1960 (recommending salary adjustments for Civil Service
Commission personnel);
December 5, 1960 (recommending adjustments of rates in the Department
of Public Works); and
December 5, 1960 (recommending adjustments of rates in the Engineering
Division for the Department of Public Works).
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#70-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
from the Finance Committee of the Council dated February 2, 1961, the
Council does hereby respectfully request that the legal firm of Miller,
Canfield, Paddock and Stone, bonding counsel, submit comments and an
opinion with regard to the possibility of the City of Livonia incorporat-
ing in its bonding procedures a provision which would require the
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designation of a local bank as a paying agent; the City Council would
particularly care to know first whether or not such a procedure would
be feasible and secondly, whether or not such a procedure, if incorporated,
would interfere in any way with the sale of municipal bonds by the City of
Livonia, and provided further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to im-
mediately transmit a copy of this resolution to the aforementioned legal
firm.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#71-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance Committee of the Council dated Febrruary 2, 1961, the Council
does hereby deny the request from the Municipal Judge, dated March 15, 1960,
for funds to refurbish the Municipal Court Building; provided, however,
that the City Council will consider, without prejudice, any other and
future request from the Municipal Judge made in connection with this matter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant and Daugherty.
NAYS: Salvadore.
The Vice Pfflesident declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#72-61 RESOLVE that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Finance Committee of the Council dated February 2, 1961, and in accordance
with the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Safety dated
August 19, 1960, the Council does determine at this time to take no action
whatsoever toward integrating the Police and Fire Divisions of the Depart-
ment of Public Safety.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by C ouncilman Grant, it was
#73-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Finance Committee of the Council dated February 2, 1961, and having con-
sidered the letter from the Industrial Commission dated December 13, 1960,
as well as various letters received from individuals regarding the proposed
position of Industrial Coordinator, the Council does hereby determine to
take no action whatsoever at this time on any of the several requests made
in the aforementioned letter from the Industrial Commission, and also to
take no action at this time on any of the 'yap plications" for the proposed
position of Industrial Coordinator; provided further, that the Council
does herein determine to hold in abeyance any final determination of the
matters presented by the Industrial Commission until such time as more
adequate sanitary sewer capacity has been provided.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant and Salvadore.
NAYS: Ponder and Daugherty.
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The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#74-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Finance Committee of the Council dated February 2, 1961, regarding a re-
quest from the City Planing Commission dated December 13, 1960, for an
increased monthly car allowance, the Council does hereby deny such request
and offers the suggestion that in any case where circumstances require a
commission member or members to incur unusual car expense, that a request
for reimbursement be submitted in accordance with procedures now established
by the Financial Ordinance.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#75.61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Finance Committee of the Council dated February 2, 1961, regarding the re-
commendation from the Director of Public Works dated January 30, 1961,
approved of by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve and authorize
of the expenditure of $4,000.00 for the purpose of purchasing nursery
stock from Michael J. Costello, 18815 Merriman Road, Livonia, Michigan,
as outlined in the aforementioned letter from the Director of Public Works.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Daugher ty and Salvadore.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#76-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Finance Committee of the Council dated February 2, 1961, in regard to a
report and recommendation from the Civil Service Commission, dated October 6,
1960, regarding proposed amendments to the Retirement Ordinance, the Council
does hereby indicate to the Civil Service Commission its present agreement
with the provisions of the so-called "Plan B" as set out in the report
from the firm of A. G. Gabriel Company, Actuaries, dated July 18, 1960,
and in this connection requests that the Civil Service Commission review
and submit to the Council, in the near future, its recommendation regard-
ing the same; and that the Department of Law is directed to prepare or to
have the firm of A. G. Gabriel Company, Actuaries, prepare the required
amendment to Ordinance No. 77, known as the Retirement Ordinance of the
City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Daugherty and Salvadore.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ponder, it was
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#77-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Water and Sewer Committee of the Council dated January 25, 1961, in regard
to the proposed Rouge Valley Sewage Disposal System Contract and the
financing of the Middle Rouge Drainage District, the Council does hereby:
1. Bequest the Water and Sewer Board to submit a detailed report
including:
(a) additional substantiating data indicating the present usage
by our community of the existing Wayne County Interceptor, and
(b) containing comments of the Board regarding its proposed
method of financing the above improvement, as set out in its
resolution No. 321 -1/61, and
(c) the observations and comments of the Board regarding any
other available method of financing the City's share of the pro-
posed improvement to the Rouge Valley Sewage Disposal System.
2. Request the Engineerin g Division for a detailed report indicating:
(a) estimated additional cost that will be required of the City
of Livonia for the construction of internal sanitary trunks which
might be necessary in order to use the proposed Middle Rouge
Drainage District, and
(b) the cost of additional storm drains which might be required
as a result of the proposed county improvement, and
(c) the possibility of securing a grant from the Federal Govern-
ment to assist the City in financing the City's share of the
proposed improvement to the Rouge Valley Sewage Disposal System.
3. Request the City Planner for a detailed report indicating the
extent to which any city service might be affected by the accelerated
growth which will result from the improvement to the Rouge Valley
Sewage Disposal System.
14. Request the Industrial Development Commission for a report in-
dicating the additional tax base that might be expected as a result
of additional industrial development resulting from the proposed
improvement to the Rouge Valley Sewage Disposal Systemg and
5. Request the Livonia School Board to submit its observations and
comments regarding the possible impact on this community of the
accelerated growth which will result from the proposed improvement
to the Rouge Valley Sewage Disposal System as it will relate to in-
creased requirements for school system services;
provided further, that the City Council would appreciate the receipt of
the reports requested above as soon as it is reasonably possible.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ponder,Pleinert and Daugherty.
NAYS: Grant and Salvadore.
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The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it w9s
#78-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Water and Sewer Committee of the Council dated January 25, 1961, the Council
does hereby request that the Department of Law consult with representatives
of the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners with respect to the possi-
bility of commencing legal action against either the Board, the verious
sewer contractors, and/or the consulting engineers, with respect to per-
formance of contracts dated March 21, 1955, and August 24, 1955, which
contracts provided for major improvement to the sewer aid sewage disposal
facilities of the City of Livonia; and provided further that after such
discussion, the Department of Law is directed to report back to the
Council its findings and conclusions in regard thereto.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#79-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recornmendatioh of the
Water and Sewer Committee of the Council dated January 25, 1961, the
Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to negotiate a modifi-
cation of a certain agreement by and between the Township of L vont a and
the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners dated May 17, 1949, which
modification would alter the schedule of payment to be made by the City of
Livonia so that the obligation assumed under such contract would be retired
within the next three or four years.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#80-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Water and Sewer Committee of the Council, dated January 25, 1961, the
Water and Sewer Board is hereby requested to work with the Department of
Law and submit to the City Council a recommended amendment to Ordinance
No. 224, as amended, which would establish more realistic connection ser-
vice charges for shopping c enters (commercial subdivisions) and industrial
subdivisions, and that in preparing such amendment,consideration be given
to prescribing charges on a per unit or per building basis.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Ponder and unanimously
adopted, it was
#81-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation of
the School Board & Council Joint Committee, dated January 26, 1961, the
Council does hereby refer the letter from the Livonia P blit Schools dated
January 9, 1961, requesting completion of Hubbard Road Yn the vicinity of
Tyler Elementary School, to the Engineering Livision for a recommendation
and report as to the estimated cost of such improvement.
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*Councilman Sydney B. Bagnall arrived at 9:11 P. M., and thereafter
presided over the balance of the meeting.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ponder and unanimously
adopted, it was
#82-61 RESOLVED that, the letter dated February 2, 1961, from the City
Engineer relative to the paving of Floral Avenue in the S. E. 1/4 of
Section 36, be referred to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee of the
Council to conduct a preliminary investigation and report back to the
Council, and that the City Engineer furnish the Committee with a list of
affected property owners.
An Ordinance Amending Section 5.02 of Article 5.00 of Ordinance No. 60, as
amended, entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia," introduced by Councilman
Salvadore on January 23, 1961, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted
thereon with the following result:
AYES: Ponder, Grant, Salvadore, Daugherty and Bagnall.
NAYSt Kleinert.
The President cbclared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
An Ordinance Amending Section 1 of the Zoning Map of the City of Livonia
and Amending Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No, 60, as amended, of
the City of Livonia, by Adding Thereto Section 3.290, introduced by Councilman
Kleinert on January 23, 1961, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted
thereon with the following result:
AYES: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Salvador°, Daugherty and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
An Ordinance Vacating Portions of Street, Alley and Public Gronnd,
introduced by Councilman Daugherty on January 23, 1961, was taken from the table
and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
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AYES: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Daugherty and Bagnall.
NAYS: Salvadore.
The President declared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
An Ordinance Amending Section 4.37 of Article 4.00 of Ordinance No. 60, as
amended, entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia," introduced by Councilman
Kleinert on January 30, 1961, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted
thereon with the following results
AYES: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, Daugherty and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
An Ordinance Amending Section 4.38 of Article 4.00 of Ordinance No. 60, as
amended, entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia," introduced by Councilman
Kleinert on January 30, 1961, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted
thereon with the following results
AYES: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, Daugherty and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
11y Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
RESOLVED that,having read the communication from the Mayor dated
Jaruary 11, 1961, and after serious consideration of those comments, the
City Council does hereby determine that there is much to be accomplished
through a continuation of the research study undertaken by the Citizens
Research Council and accordingly does hereby request that the Citizens
Research Council continue to pursue its research and study of this local
government, and to submit from time to time reports setting out its find-
ings, conclusions and recommendations; and that the Citizens Research
Council and the Executive Departments, including the department heads, are
respectfully requested to cooperate with each other in the investigations
and reports.
The President relinquished the c hair to the Vice President at 908 P. M., to speak
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on the motion. The President resumed the chair at 9:45 P. M.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ponder, Daugherty and Bagnall.
NAYS: Kleinert, Grant and Salvadore.
The Presidentdeclared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#83-61 RESOLVED that, having read the communication from the Mayor
dated January 11, 1961, regarding the activities of the Citizens Research
Council, and after serious consideration of those comments, the City
Council does hereby determine that under present circumstances, no more
can be accomplished by an attempt to continue the activities of the
Citizens Research Council in the City of Livonia, and the Citizens Research
Council is hereby requested to abandon all further activities in this
connection.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant and Salvadore.
NAYS: Daugherty and Bagnall.
The President declared the resolution adapted.
At 9:53 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, including Councilman Sydney B. Bagnall.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#84-61 RESOLTeD that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Chief City Engineer dated January 30, 1961, approved of by the Director of
Public Works, the Council does hereby release the bond established by
Council resolution #325-58 adopted May 25, 1958, as amended by Council
resolutions #140-59 adopted January 12, 1959 and #550-60 adopted September
12, 1960, to insure the installation of improvements in Xoloff's Greenbrier
Meadows Subdivision, it appearing from the aforementioned report and recom-
mendation that all improvements have been satisfactorily ins Lalled with
the rules and regulati ons and ordinances of the City of Livonia; aid the
City Clerk is herein authorized to do all things necessary to the full
performance of this resolution.
4 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore and Bagnall.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The Presidentd eelared the resoluti ch adopted.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#85-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Chief City Engineer dated January 31, 1961, approved of by the Director of
Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolu-
tion #326-58 adopted May 26, 1958, as amended by Council resolutions #767-59
adopted November 23, 1959 and #551-60 adopted on September 12, 1960, so as
to reduce the bond for remaining improvements in Koloff's Greenbriar
Meadows Subdivision No. 2 to $700.00, and the surety bond now on deposit
with the City of Livonia shall be reduced accordingly, and the liability
of the bonding company shall be limited to said amount; and the City Clerk
is herein 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: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore and Bagnall.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ponder, it was
#86-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Chief City Engineer dated January 30, 1961, approved of by the Director of
Public Works, theCouncil does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resobU-
tion #687-57 adopted July 29, 1957, as amended by Council resolutions
#497-59 adopted August 10, 1959, #347-60 adopted June 13, 1960, and #616-60
adopted October 17, 1960, so as to reduce the bond for remaining improve-
ments in Merri-Five Mile Subdivision to $2,100.00, and the surety bond now
on deposit with the City of Livonia shall be reduced accordingly and the
liability of the bonding company shall be limited to said amount; and the
City Clerk is herein 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: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, Daugherty and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
07-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Chief City Engineer dated January 31, 1961, approved of by the Director
of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolu-
tion #148-59 adopted March 9, 1959, as amended by Council resolutions
#663-59 adopted October 12, 1959, #348-60 adopted June 13, 1960, and
#612-60 adopted October 3, 1960, so as to reduce the bond for remaining
improvements in Sunset Park Subdivision to $20,000.00, and the surety bond
now on deposit with the City of Livonia shall be reduced accordingly and
the liability of the bonding company shall be limited to said amount;
and the City Clerk is herein 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 results
AYES: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, Daugherty and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ponder, it was
#88-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Chief City Engineer dated January 31, 1961, approved of by the Director
of Public Works, the Council does hereby release the bond established by
Council resolution #1941, adopted December 27, 1954, as amended by Council
resolution #143-55 adopted March 14, 1955, to insure the installation of
improvements in Smiley Ringwald Subdivision, it appearing from the afore-
mentioned report and recommendation that all improvements have been
satisfactorily installed with the rules and regulations and ordinances of
the City of Livonia; and the City Clerk is herein authorized to do all
things necessary to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, Daugherty and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#89-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Chief City Engineer dated January 31, 1961, approved of by the Director
of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolu-
tion" #714-57 adopted on September 16, 1957, as amended by Council resolution
#478-58 adopted July 28, 1958, so as to reduce the bond for remaining im-
provements in Yale Homes Subdivision to $400.00, and the surety bond now
on deposit with the City of Livonia shall be reduced accordingly and the
liability of the bonding company shall be limited to said amount; and the
City Clerk is herein 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: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, Daugherty and Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ponder, it was
#90-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Chief City Engineer dated December 12, 1960, approved of by the Director
of P blic Works, the Council does hereby release the bond established by
Council resolution #487-58 adopted on July 28, 158, to insure the in-
stallation of improvements in Carey Meadows Subdivision, so as to eliminate
the requirement of a subdivision improvement bonds it appearing from the
aforementioned report of the Engin"ering Division that the installation of
sidewalks is not practical as heretofore required, and it further appearing
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that the required improvement to the water system has been installed in
accordance with the rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of
Livonia; and the City Clerk is herein authorized to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance df this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ponder, Kleinert, Grant and Salvadore.
NAYS: Daugherty and Bagnall.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#91-61 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the Chief City
Engineer dated November 1, 1960,approved of by the Director of Public
Works, transmitting certain letters from the State Highway Department
regarding an improvement to Plymouth Road at Wayne Road, is hereby referred
to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee of the Council for its report
and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ponder, Grant, Salvadore, Daugherty and Bagnall.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#92-61 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby refer the letter from the
Rosedale Gardens PTA dated January 30, 1961, regarding the closing of
Orangelawn S reet, and the erection of a sign at the corner of W. Chicago
and Hubbard Road, to the Director of Public Safety and the Traffic Commission
for report and recommendation in connection therewith.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#93-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition of Sheldon M.
Futernick, received February 2,1961, and in accordance with the provisions
of Act 73 of the Public Acts of 1959, the Council does hereby approve of
dividing lot No. 76 of Livrance Estates Subdivision, a part of the Northeast
1/4 of Section i4, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Mich gen, T. 1 S., R. 9
B., into two (2) equal parts to be 70 feet .n width and 292.88 feet in
depth; and the City Clerk is requested to cause a certified copy of this
resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Warne County Register of
Deeds.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#94-61 RESOLVED that, the communication from William Charron, Staff
Representative of Local 31192 of the American Federation of State, County
and Municipal nnployees, is hereby referred to the Finance Committee of
the Council for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ponder, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#95-61 RESOLVED that, the communication from the Director of Public
Works dated January 17, 1961, approved of by the Mayor, and regarding the
e mployment of a building construction supervisor, together with the pro-
posed job specifications attached thereto, is hereby referred to the Finance
Committee of the Council for its report and recommendation in connection
therewith.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#96-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from the
Traffic Commission dated January 18, 1961, requesting notification of any
action taken toward the paving of Harrison Street north of Joy Road, the
Council does hereb ' inform the Traffic Commission that the Department of
Law has been requested to commence condemnation proceedings for the purpose
of acquiring this property in order that the City might improve same.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#97-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated January 19, 1961, as well as the
report and recommendation of the Police Department, dated January 25, 1961,
the Council does hereby approve of the request from the Merri-Bowl Company,
Inc., for a new dance permit to be held in conjunction with a 1960 Class C
license with Bowling Permit and two (2) bars at 30950 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ponder and unanimously
adopted, it was
#98-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendation of the
Water & Sewer Board dated February 7, 1961, regarding an amendment to
Ordinance No. 43 to provide a surcharge of $8.00 per ton for non-conserving
type refrigeration units, the Council does hereby refer the sane to the
Legislative Committee of the Council for its report and recommendation in
connection therewith.
The request of St. Paul's Lutheran Church regarding the purchase of a
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portion of the Civic Center property was removed from the agenda to
10 the next meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Ponder and unani-
mously adopted, it was
#99-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and re-
commendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission dated
February 10, 1961, the Council does hereby refer the same
to the Engineering Division for the preparation of plans,
specifications , and all other matters necessary in order
that bids may be advertised for and received for the recom-
mended improvement and development of the 40-acre park site
at Farmington and Lyndon Roads in accordance with the recom-
mendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and fur-
ther, that upon completion of such plans, specifications,
and advertising material, that the same be submitted to the
Council for approval prior to formal advertisement and bids.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and un-
animously adopted, it was
#100-61 RESOLVED that , the Livonia City Council offers its
110 deep and sincere thanks to Chief City Engineer John E. Hiltz
for his years of able assistance to the Council and the people
of Livonia; we, the Council, have been proud and happy to work
with a man thoroughly endowed with facts, dedicated to the
needs of honest legislation, and in his retirement , we wish
him the best of health and happiness as we collectively say
Thanks for a job well done.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and
unanimously adopted, it was
#101-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recom-
mendation of the City Planning Commission dated February 8,
1961, submitted by D. R. McCullough, City Planner, for change
of zoning in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22 from CC and C-2
to PS , the Council does hereby concur with such recommendation
and approves said Petition Z-484 insofar as it re-classifies
to PS parcel H1 and lots No. 315 and No. 316 , and lots No. 323
and 324, of the Grennada Park Subdivision #1; and the Depart-
ment of Law is hereby requested to prepare an ordinance in
conformance with this resolution.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Ponder and unani-
immously adopted, it was
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#102.-61 RESOLVED that, the City Council does hereby auth-
orize the Department of Law to complete the transaction with
is the Livonia School Board for the three acre park site adja-
cent to the Taft School, such transaction to be completed
upon the terms heretofore arrived at by and between the City
of Livonia and the Livonia School District , and in connec-
tion therewith, the Department of Law is authorized to do
all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
By Councilman Kleinert , seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#103-61 RESOLVED that, while considering general and compre-
hensive revisions of the tax laws of the State of Michigan,
the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby request the
State Legislature to also consider an amendment to the General
Property Tax Law which would eliminate the existing $7,500.00
assessed value ceiling on homestead exemptions in order that
the $2,500.00 exemption shall apply no matter what the assessed
valuation may be; and the City Clerk is requested to forward
a copy of this resolution to State Senator Raymond D. Dzendzel
and State Representative Harvey J. Beadle.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the follow-
ing result :
impAYES: Ponder , Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, Daugherty and
Bagnall.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and
unanimously adopted, it was
#104-61 RESOLVED that, the ordinances dealing with C-1, C-2,
and C-3 District Regulations, covered in Petitions Z-457,
Z-458 and Z-459 are hereby referred to the Legislative Com-
mittee of the Council for report and recommendation .
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and un-
animously adopted, it was
#105-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and re-
commendation from the Chief City Engineer dated February 2,
1961, approved of by the Director of Public Works and the
Mayor, regarding the use of surplus funds from the Livonia
Drain Project No. 1, the Council does hereby approve of the
Lo use of such surplus funds for the additions suggested to the
Livonia Drain No. 1 Project recommended and described in the
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aforementioned communication, and the City Council requests
10 the Office of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner to prepare
all resolutions and petitions that may be necessary in order
that these funds may be used for the construction of such
additional project and to submit such resolutions and peti-
tions to the City Council, Mayor and Director of Public Works
as soon as it is reasonably possible, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to immediately transmit a copy of this re-
solution, together with copies of the aforementioned report
and recommendation of the Chief City Engineer, to the Office
of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Council-
man Ponder and supported by Councilman Salvadore :
#106-61 WHEREAS , by resolution duly adopted on January 25,
1960, this Council did authorize the filing of a petition
signed by the Mayor and City Clerk of the City with the Drain
Commissioner of the County of Wayne, for locating, establish-
ing and constructing of a county drain to be located in the
City of Livonia , the route thereof being described in said
resolution, and did authorize the Drain Commissioner to pro-
ceed with the construction and financing thereof under the
provisions of Chapter 20 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan,
1956, as amended;
110
AND WHEREAS , proceedings have been taken by the
statutory drainage board in accordance with the provisions
of said law for the locating, establishing, construction and
financing of said drain, referred to in said statutory pro-
ceedings as "Livonia Drain No. 2";
AND WHEREAS , said proceedings have progressed to
the point where the computation of cost of said drain has
been determined to be $1,715,000.00 and an assessment roll
has been prepared and confirmed assessing said estimated
cost to the public corporations benefited in accordance with
apportionments duly confirmed as follows :
City of Livonia 94.5719%
County of Wayne (Drain- 5.4281%
age of County Highways
AND WHEREAS , said confirmed assessments are payable
in twenty-nine annual installments, the first of which is
due April 1, 1962, and the balance on April 1st of each year
thereafter, with interest at 6% on unpaid installments from
and after January 1, 1961, subject to adjustment as provided
in the resolution of the Drainage Board confirming said spe-
cial assessment roll, which special assessment roll is
to designated SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 1 - LIVONIA DRAIN NO. 2,
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the annual installments assessed against the City of Livonia
imp (exclusive of interest) and the due dates being specified
as follows :
Due Date Assessment Installment
April 1 , 1962 $ 33, 100. 17
April 1, 1963 33 , 100. 17
April 1, 1964 33 , 100. 17
April 1, 1965 33 , 100. 17
April 1, 1966 33 , 100. 17
April 1, 1967 33 , 100. 17
April 1, 1968 37,828.76
April 1 , 1969 37, 828. 76
April 1, 1970 42,557.35
April 1, 1971 42,557.35
April 1, 1972 47,285.95
April 1, 1973 47,285.95
April 1, 1974 47, 285.95
April 1, 1975 52,014.55
April 1, 1976 56,743.14
April 1, 1977 56 ,743.14
April 1, 1978 61,471.73
April 1, 1979 66 ,200.33
April 1, 1980 70,928.93
April 1 , 1981 70,928.93
April 1, 1982 70,928.93
ift April 1, 1983 70,928.93
April 1, 1984 75,657. 52
April 1 , 1985 75,657. 52
April 1, 1986 75,657.52
April 1, 1987 75,657.52
April 1 , 1988 80,386 .11
April 1, 1989 80,386 . 11
April 1 , 1990 80,386 .11
AND WHEREAS , bonds in anticipation of the assessment
installments have been authorized by the Drainage Board, de-
signated Livonia Drain No. 2 Drainage District Bonds, and
being in the aggregate principal amount of $1,715,000.00,
which bonds were duly sold at public sale held on February 2,
1961, to an account headed by F . S. Smithers & Co. , of
New York, New York, for an interest cost of 3.8437%.
AND WHEREAS , the City Council has been fully informed
and cognizant of said proceedings as they progressed, and
desires that said drain be constructed at the earliest pos-
sible moment in the interests of the public health of the
City and its residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the computation of cost of said Livonia
Drain No. 2 in the amount of $1,715,000.00, as prepared and
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certified by Hubbell, Roth and Clark, consulting engineers,
is approved and confirmed.
2. That the assessments to the City of Livonia,
based upon the cost duly apportioned to the City of 94.5719%,
as specified in SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 1 - LIVONIA DRAIN
NO. 2, are duly approved and confirmed, and the sums due and
payable by virtue thereof shall be assessed on the tax rolls
of the City and duly paid when due, all in the manner and as
required by law.
3. That the issuance of Livonia Drain No, 2
Drainage District Bonds in the aggregate amount of
$1, 715,000.00, and the sale thereof at public sale to an
account headed by F. S. Smithers & Co. , of New York, New York,
at an interest cost of 3.8437% is approved.
4. That in the event the County Treasurer of
the County of Wayne, Michigan, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 474 of Act 40 Public Acts of Michigan, 1956 , as
amended, is required to advance from county general funds
any installment or installments of said special assessments
or interest thereon in order to pay bonds issued in antici-
pation thereof as they mature, said County Treasurer is here-
by authorized and directed to deduct the amount of such
advance or advances from any moneys (other than those pledged
for the payment of debts) , then or thereafter payable by him
to the City of Livonia.
5. That the statutory drainage board be re-
im quested to proceed as rapidly as possible with the delivery
of the bonds to finance the cost of said Livonia Drain No. 2,
and that construction be started as quickly as possible, said
drain being immediately necessary for the preservation and
protection of the public health of the City and its residents.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the follow-
ing result:
AYES : Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, Daugherty and
Bagnall.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and
unanimously adopted, it was
#107.61 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section
5, Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia and
upon recommendation of the Mayor dated February 13, 1961,
the Council does hereby confirm the appointment of Mr. Robert
to H. Zumstein, 38612 Fargo, Livonia, Michigan, to the Board of
Review of the City of Livonia for a term of two (2) years,
expiring February 11, 1963.
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By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Daugherty,
isit was
#108..61 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and re-
commendation of the Mayor dated February 10, 1961, in regard
to the proceedings of the Board of Tax Review, the Council
does hereby transfer the sum of $3 ,500.00 from the Working
Capital Account of the Capital Improvement Program to City
Assessor Contractual Services Account for the purpose of
employing a court stenographer to record and make all neces-
sary transcripts, and that all expenditures for this purpose
will be cleared through the Finance Committee of the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the follow-
ing result :
AYES : Ponder, Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, Daugherty and
Bagnall.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Salvadore,
it was
RESOLVED that, the City Attorney' s office furnish
assistance in presenting cases for those taxpayers of Livonia
who request the services of that office in presenting an ap-
peal to the Board of Review.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the fol-
lowing result:
AYES : Daugherty, Salvadore and Bagnall.
NAYS : Ponder, Kleinert and Grant .
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant and unani-
mously adopted, it was
#109-61 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated
February 13, 1961, from the Budget Director , the Council
does hereby reject all bids for the purchase of police uni-
t. forms and the Director of Public Safety is authorized to
readvertise for same.
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On motion of Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman
Salvadore and unanimously adopted, this 328th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 11: 24 P.M. ,
February 13, 1961.
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t ' IE W. CLARK, City Clerk
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