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MINUTES OF THE THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-F URTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 3, 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 6:12 P. M. Roll was called with the following result: Present--
Jack Salvadore, John T. Daugherty, Sydney B. Bagnall., Rudolf R. Kleinert, Austin
T. Grant and James R. McCann. Absent-- None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1-61 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 323rd regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Liw nia held December 19, 1960, are hereby approved.
The Vice President relinquished the chair to Councilman McCann who acted
as Chairman.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was resolved that
#2-61 WHEREAS, Robert Sasser has recently resigned from his position
as a Councilman after faithfully serving the City of Livonia in that
capacity, and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as a Councilman and. Council President,
each member of the City Council came to respect Bob's sound working
knowledge of community matters, his unselfish desire to work for the
best interests of his City, and his efforts toward making the City of
Livonia the best possible community in which to work and live,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, having earned the admiration
and respect of his fellow Council members, the City Council believes it
fitting and proper to record at this time its sincere appreciation to Bob
for his sound leadership and continued willingness to be of help, and for
a job well-done.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-61 RESOLVED that, in accordance with Chapter IV, Section 4 of the
Livonia City Charter, William N. Ponder is hereby appointed Councilman
of the City of Livonia to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of
Mr. Robert Sasser, and to hold such office until. the Monday next follow-
ing the next regular City Election.
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Councilman Daugherty nominated Jack Salvadore as President of the City
Council, seconded by Councilman Grant. Councilman Salvadore declined the nomination.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#4-61 RESOLVED that, Sydney B. Bagnall is hereby declared to be
President of the Livonia City Council for the balance of Robert Sasser's
term of office.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore and McCann.
NAYS: Bagnall.
The Chairman declared the resolution adopted and presented the gavel to President
Bagnall, who thereupon presided over the balance of the meeting.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#5-61 RESOLVED that, the period within which taxes due December 1,
1960, may be paid without penalty, is hereby extended until 5:00 o'clock
P. M., Tuesday, February 28, 1961.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugharty, Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, McCann and Bagnall .
NAYS: None.
Councilman Salvadore was excused at 6:24 P. M., for the balance of the
meeting.
On motion of Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann and
unanimously adopted, this 324th regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 8:26 P. M., January 3, 1961.
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Ma-71 W. Clark, City Clerk