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MINUTES OF THE THREE HUNDRED THIRD REGULAR IEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March th., 1960, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President at approximately 8:39 P. M.
Councilman McCann delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following
results Present-. Austin T. Grant, Frank O'Neill, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Robert Sasser,
Jack Salvadore and James R. McCann. Absent 'Sydney B. Bagnall.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Sasser and unanimously
adopted, it was
#120-60 KeSOLVED that, the minutes of the 302nd regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held February 23, 1960, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#121-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Mayor
dated February 24, 1960, relative to a pay increase for the Mayor's
secretary, the Council does hereby refer said request to the Civil
Service Commission for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: O'Neill.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#122-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the City Clerk
dated February 26, 1960, which was approved by the Budget Director and
the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve said report and does hereby
transfer the sum of ; 269.87 from Budget Account No. 151 (Provision for
Additional Personnel) to City Clerk Budget Account No. 103-1 (Salaries)
to provide the necessary funds for the increase in pay allowed in the
City Clerk's budget for the senior-clerk typist.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
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of the City Clerk dated March 4, 1960, with reference to the change of
classification to Commercial License Clerk and irgistration Clerk, the
Council does not find any change in job content in the report of the City
Clerk to warrant the establish/Tent of the two new classifications con-
cerned and the Council further reaffirms its previous position takenin
April, 1959, relative to these two classifications and in the event that
the City Clerk finds that there is further additional change in job
content, it is recommended that such matter be taken up with the Civil
Service Commission for its consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Sasser, Salvadore and McCann.
NAYS: O'Neill, Kleinert and Grant.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#123-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Clerk dated March 4, 1960, with reference to the change of
classification to Commercial License Clerk and Registration Clerks in view
of the time lapse since this was reviewed, the Council does hereby refer
this matter to the Civil Service Commission for a new report and recommend-
ation,
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Kleinert, Sasser, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: Salvadore,
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#124-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Municipal Judge dated February 29, 1960, requesting an increase in
salary for the Municipal Court Clerk, the Council does hereby refer said
request to the Civil Service Commission for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#125-60 RESOLED that, having considered the reports of the Director of
Public works dated March 9 and March 140 1960, relating to the park site
Ldevelopnent on the forty acre County-owned property located at Lyndon and
Farmington Roads, the Council does hereby refer said report to the Finance
Committee of the Council for its report and recommendation.
*Councilman Sydney B. Bagnall arrived at 9:06 P. M.
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By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#126-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated January 27, 1960, and Council resolution
#112-60 which was passed upon receipt of said letter, and in consideration
of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission's letter dated March 8, 1960, the
Council does hereby direct the Livonia Police Department to send the police
report of February 12, 1960, to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission with
reference to the request of the Cunningham Drug Stores, Inc., for new SDD
and SDM licenses to be located in the Wonderland Shopping Center, Livonia,
Michigan, for action as deemed advisable by that Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: Salvadore and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESONED that, having considered the letter dated March 8, 1960,
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission addressed to Council relative
to the request of Cunningham Drug Stores, Inc., for a new SDD and SDM
license for its Wonderland Drug Store, the Council does not approve the
request of the Cunningham Drug Stores, Inc., for new SDD and SDM licenses.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Salvadore and McCann.
NAYS: *Bagnall„ Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
-Councilman Bagnall wished it recorded that he voted "No" on the grounds that there
is no legal substantiation for this resolution.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#127-60 RESOLVED that, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission be re-
quested to explain to this Council the contradictions in communications
dated October 28, 1959 and March 8, 1960, received from such Commission,
in order that their position may be clarified, and the C ouncil hereby
objects to the manner in which local SDD licenses are being issued, and
that the action by Council resolution #126-60, does not constitute approval
or disapproval of the issuance of this license.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: Kleinert,
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Sasser
and supported by Councilman Bagnall:
#128-60 WHEREAS, March 14, 1960, at 8:30 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard
Time, has been set as the date and time for opening bids for the purchase
of $200,000.00 Public Library Bonds of the City of Livonia, County of
Wayne, Michigan;
AND WHEREAS' said bids have been publicly opened and read;
AND WHEREAS, the following bids have been received:
Bidder Maturity Interest Rate Premium
H. V. Sattley & Co. Inc. 1961 to 1964, inc. 5 4146.00
1965 to 1978, inc. 4-1/2 %
1979 to 1985, inc. 4-3/8 %
Net Interest 4.4387%
Goodbody & Co. 1961 to 1963 5 $ 29.60
1964 to 1973 4-3/4 %
1974 to 1985 4-1/2 %
Net Interest 4.5548%
Stranahan, Harris & Co. 1961 thru 1978 4-3/4 % X103.00
1979 thru 1985 4-1/2 %
Net Interest 4.6172%
Braun, Bosworth & Co. All Bonds 4-1/2 % $ 76.00
Net Interest 4.4974%
AND WHEREAS, the bid of H. V. Sattley Co. Inc., has been
determined to produce the lowest interest cost to the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The bid of H. V. Sattley & Co. Inc., as above stated,
be and the same hereby is accepted.
2. Checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned to each
bidder's representative present or by registered mail.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same
hereby are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution, adopted.
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By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#129-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief City Engineer, a;.proved by the Director of Public Works, dated
March 7, 1960, the Council does hereby accept the bid of the S. Weissman
Excavating Company to construct an 18 inch sanitary sewer along Farmington
Road from Orangelawn Avenue north to a point approximately 600 feet north
of Plymouth Road, for the amount of $34,906.00, such having been the lowest
bid received; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby 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: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#130-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Water and Sewer Board dated February 8, 1960, and the letter to the
Council from the Mayor dated January 18, 1960, with enclosures, the Council,
not being satisfied at this time that the allowing of Plymouth Township to
connect to the Livonia Water Supply System would not constitute a detriment
to the users of the Livonia Water Supply System, does not approve such
connection request.
An Ordinance Amending Sections 1, 20 and 22 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 Sections 3.257, 3.258 and 3.259,
introduced on February 23, 1960, by Councilman Bagnall, was taken from the table and
a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
An Ordinance Amending Section 3.02 of Article 3.00 of Ordinance No. 76,
as amended, known as the Dog Ordinance,introduced on February 23, 1960, by Councilman
Kleinert, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the
following result:
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AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The Presidentdeclared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#131-60 RESOLVED that, National Bank of Detroit be and is hereby appointed
as Paying Agent for $228,000.00 principal amount of City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bonds, as follows:
Date of Interest Maturity Coupons
Par Value Issue Denomination Rate Payable
$228,000.00 1-1-60 $1,000 each 5% $13,000 - 7-1-61 Jan. 1
tt 10,000 - 7-1-62 and
10,000 - 7-1-63 July 1
10,000 - 7-1-64
4-1/4% 10,000 - 7-1-65 First
15,000 - 7-1-66 Coupon
it 15,000 - 7-1-67 7-1-60
15,000 - 7-1-68
tt
It
15,000 - 7-1-69
15,000 - 7-1-70
"
20,000 - 7-1-71
20,000 - 7-1-72
30,000 - 7-1-73
"
30,000 - 7-1-74
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, National Bank of Detroit receive
as compensation for its services as Paying Agent, fees on the following
basis:
For services in paying coupons - 5¢ per coupon paid, subject to a
minimum of $10.00 on any one interest date.
For services in paying bonds at each maturity or call -
$1.00 for each coupon bond for the next 100 pieces
.50 for each coupon bond for the next 900 pieces
Plus out-of-pocket expenses, such as postage, registered mail,
surcharge, etc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOL JED that, all cancelled bonds, coupons and
statements of account may be forwarded to the City of Livonia, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan; Attention: Marie W. Clark, City Clerk;
Tel. No. GA. 1-2000.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#132-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition of citizens adjoin»
ing the Wonderland Shopping Center protesting the wall openings to the
Wonderland Shopping Center, the Council hereby directs the owners of the
Wonderland Shopping Center to immediately close all wall openings located
in the south wall of the shopping center, and the Department of Law is
authorized to do all things necessary to enforce the previous agreement
of the Wonderland Shopping Center owners to voluntarily close the wall
openings after a trial basis.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#133-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated March 1, 1960,
which refers to the denial of Petition M-183, the Council does hereby
authorize the Council President to appoint a committee to investigate the
request of the Redford-Livonia Dad's Club, Inc., to install a playfield on
property located between Joy Road and West Chicago, west of Inkster Road.
The President appointed the following Committee to meet with the Redford-
Livonia Dad's Club, Inc., regarding the proposed playfield:
Councilman Jack Salvadore, D. R. McCullough, Leonard Kane, Robert
Angevine, Walter J. Mahalak and Robert Girardin.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded byCbuncilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#134-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition of certain
residents in Section 20, the Council does hereby refer said request
to change the 60 foot minimum lot sizes now existing in Section 20 to
70 feet, to the City Planning Commission with the request that a public
hearing be held for the purpose of determining whether or not an amendatory
ordinance should be prepared to accomplish the purpose of this petition.
Councilman Kleinert was excused at 9:50 P. M.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Sasser and unanimously
adopted, it was
#135-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the communications from the
Livonia Funeral Home and the Brooks Ambulance Service, Inc., to provide
ambulance service to the City of Livonia, the Council hereby refers such
communications to the Director of Public Safety for her report and recom-
mendation and requests the Director of Public .safety to arrange with the
Council as soon as possible a suitable meeting so that the entire question
of providing proper ambulance service in the City of Livonia may be
considered.
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By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Sasser and unanimously
adopted, it was
#136-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Felician
Sisters dated March 3, 1960, which referred to the Bakewell and Bell Creek
Drains, the Council does hereby refer said request to the Engineering
Division of the Department of Public Works for its report and recommend-
ation.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
#137-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Wayne County
Drain Commissioner dated February 18, 1960, which referred to the Bakewell
and Bell Creek Drains, the Council does hereby refer said request to the
Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works for its report
and recommendation.
Councilman Kleinert returned at 9:55 P. M.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#138-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter of the Rouge Building
Company which enclosed an instrument promising to convey certain bottom
lands in the North 1/2 of Section 16, located in Burton Hollow Estates
Subdivision No. 3, the Council refers said proposed dedication to the
Department of Law to take all action necessary to protect the City's
interest in this connection.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Sasser, it was
#139-60 RESOLVED that, the Rouge Building Company, 20063 James Couzens
Highway, Detroit 35, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City
Council to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision:
Burton Hollow Estates Subdivision No. 3, located in part of the Northwest
l/4 of Section 16, City of Livonia; and it appearing that tentative approval
of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date
of December 3, 1957, November 11, 1958 and October 20, 1959; and it further
appearing that said proposed plat, together with the plans and specifica-
tions for improvements therein, have been approved by the Department of
Public Works under date of February 16, 1959; the City Council does hereby
approve said proposed plat on the following conditions:
(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance with
the Plat Ordinance (No. 135) as amended, of the City of Livonia, and
the rules and regulations of the Department of Public Works, within
a period of two (2) years from the date of this resolution;
(2) That the installation of such improvements shall be supervised
and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such improvements
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shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily installed until
there is filed with the Council. a Certificate as provided in Section 14
of said Ordinance No. 135, as amended;
(3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix her signature to
said Plat until either said improvements have been satisfactorily in-
stalled or, in lieu thereof, there is filed with her by said proprietors
a bond to the City of Livonia, in such form as may be approved by the
City Attorney, and in the following amount:
$404,000.00, of which $10,000.00 shall be cash;
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of
Livonia have been fully paid;
(4) That the proprietor submit to the City Engineer as-built plans of
all improvements installed in the subdivision, on cloth reproducible
material;
(5) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the provisions
of said Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby authorized
to affix her signature to said Plat as evidence of this approval;
Provided, however, that the Bureau of Inspection shall not issue any
certificate of occupancy for any residence or residences constructed
within this subdivision prior to the completion of those contemplated
improvements to the Livonia Water Supply System which, it is estimated,
will be completed on or about July 1, 1960.
(6) Honorable City Council, City of Livonia
Re: Dead-end streets, Burton Hollow Estates #3.
Gentlemen:
The Livonia Fire Department in a letter dated January 28, 1960,
recommends that "turn-arounds" be provided on the south end of
Burton Lane, Fairlane Drive and Riverside Drive so as to avoid
the dead-end streets in Burton Hollow Estates Subdivision No. 3.
Rouge Building Company, pursuant to the recommendation of the
Livonia Fire Department hereby covenants, promises and agrees to
furnish and install as temporary roadway easements either of the
following:
(a) A cul-du-sac at the south end of Burton Lane,
Fairlane Drive and Riverside Drive immediately
South of the south line of Burton Hollow Estates
Subdivision No. 3, provided proper written
permission for the same is obtained from the
owners of the land immediately south of Burton
Hollow Estates No. 3, or
(b) a 30 foot roadway over Lots 536, 557, 558 and 578
of Burton Hollow Estates No. 3.
Such easements shall be gravel and installed according to the specifi-
cations of the Livonia Engineering Department by Rouge Building Company.
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Such easements shall be continued until the lands immediately to the
South are developed with roads so as to eliminate permanent dead-end
streets in Burton Hollow Estates No. 3, Upon the installation of
streets continuing the roadways of Burton Lane, Fairlane Drive and
Riverside Drive such temporary easements shall be discontinued.
Very truly yours,
ROUGE BUILDING COMPANY
By: Stephan F. Slavik, Pres. (signed)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
At 10:00 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 Bagnall.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#140-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief City Engineer dated March 14, 1960, the Council does hereby
concur with such recommendation, and effective immediately on all sub-
division improvement bonds, ten percent (10%) of the bond shall be posted
in cash; provided, however, in no event shall the proprietor be required
to post more than the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars in cash in
connection with said bond.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by C ouncilman Sasser and unanimously
adopted, it was
#141-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of Goldman and Grabow,
attorneys representing Oakview Homes, Inc., and Edward Rose & Sons, Inc.,
dated February 15, 1960, relative to payback arrangement for sewer and water
facilities constructed for Lyndon Meadows Subdivision, and whereas all pre-
vious requests have been denied, this request is likewise denied.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#142-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Chief City
Engineer, approved by the Director at Public Works, dated February 25, 1960,
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requesting appropriation to obtain soil borings at the proposed fire
station site, east side of Middlebelt Road, south of the C & 0 Railroad,
the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of $350.00 from the
proceeds of the bond issue for such purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore„ McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By CouncIlman Bagnall„ seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#143-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Traffic Commission dated February 26, 1960, requesting street light-
ing on Middlebelt Road and Farmington Road, the Council does hereby request
The Detroit Edison Company to make cost and construction estimates for
lighting on Middlebelt Road and Farmington Road from Joy Road on the south
to Schoolcraft Road on the north, it being the intention of the Council to
order such street lighting if the details of construction and financing
appear satisfactory; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately
transmit a copy of this resolution to The DetroitEdison Company.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted,
#144-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of The Detroit Edison
Company, dated January 27, 1960, the Council does herein authorize and re-
quest the CityClerk to make application to The Detroit Edison Company on
forms provided by such company for the installation of street lamps of
20,000 lumen strength to be installed on Plymouth Road from Inkster to
Farmington Road in the City of Livonia, it being the determination of the
Council that the road requires such lighting in order to adequately protect
the residents of the community.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#145-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Washington
P. T. A., and the Traffic Commission's recommendation, dated March 4: 1960,
the Council does hereby transfer the additional sum of $690.64 from the
Provision for Capital Expenditures to Account No. 120-27, fcr the purpose
of providing the balance of the cost of the installation of illuminated,
electrically operated speed control signs on M-14 at Hix Road for the
Washington School; and the City Clerk is 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: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore„ McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#146-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the offer of Mr. Ted Cesarz
to dedicate certain proper t; to the City of Livonia for industrial property,
the Council does hereby receive and place on file said offer on the part
of Mr. Cesarz.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#147-60 & SOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Planning Commission dated March 2, 1960, contained in City
Planning commission resolution #2-24-60, which petition amends the Master
Thoroughfare Plan by relocating Wayne Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28,
the Council does hereby concur and approve said recommendation and report.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
#148-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Planning Commission dated March 2, 1960, with reference to
Petition No. Z-420, submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own
motion, amending the provision of the Zoning Ordinance concerning protective
walls, the Council does hereby approve of and grant the said Petition No.
Z-420; and the Department of Law is instructed to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Mb Cann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#149-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Planning Commission dated March 2, 1960, in regard to Petition
No, Z-433, submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for
change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 and Northwest 1/4 of Section 31 from
R-1-B to R-1-A, the Council does hereby approve of and grant the said
Petition No. Z-433; and the Department of Law is instructed to prepare
an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unaiimously
adopted, it was
#150.60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Planning Commission dated March 2, 1960, in regard to Petition
No. V-54 submitted by Carey Homes, Inc., for the vacating of the West two
feet of the East six feet of Lot 7 of Bretton Gardens Colony Subdivision,
located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, the Council does hereby approve
of and grant said Petition No. V-54; and the Department of Law is instructed
to prepare a vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
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By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#151-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Elias Brothers
Super Market, dated March 5, 1960, which requested the consideration of
local business first in connection with the issuance of SDD licenses by the
Liquor Control Commission, the Council does hereby receive such request aid
place the same on file.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#152-60 RESOLVED that, the Council having adopted resolution #203-59 on
April 13, 1959, requiring the City Engineer to ascertain the assessed valua-
tion of all property affected by the proposed construction of street light-
ing in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22, the number of parcels which show tax
delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the
number of parcels which are vacant and to prepare, or cause to be prepared,
plans and specifications and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file
the same with the City Clerk, together with his recommendation as to what
part, if any, should be a general obligation to the City, the number of
installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should
be included in the proposed special assessment district; and it appearing
to the Council that all of such information, estimates, plans and specifica-
tions, and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of February 26, 1960, and that there has
been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 3 of Ordinance
No. 31, as amended, entitled "An Ordinance to Provide for the Making of
Public Improvements, Defraying the Expense Thereof by Special Assessment
and a Special Assessment Procedure," the Council does hereby set April 28,
1960, at 8100 p. m., as the date and time for a public hearing on such
proposed improvement, which public hearing shall be held before the Council
in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to
Sections 8 and 9 of said Ordinance No. 31, as amended; and the City Clerk
is hereby directed to give notice and publication of such hearing as is
required by Section 7 of said ordinance.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#153-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Department of Law, dated April 20, 1979, and June 23, 1959, with
reference to the acquisition by the City of the properties of Messrs.
W. H. Moloney and E. Gibson, who reside on Perth Avenue, the Council does
hereby inform Messrs. Moloney and Gibson that the City of Livonia is
unable to purchase their property and that at this time the City is not
in a position to sell Messrs. Moloney and Gibson any of the City-leased
property.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Sasser and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#154-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of Council members
Bagnall and McCann, dated March 8, 1960, which proposed a Hoover Committee
Report and analysis of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby refer
said request to the Finance Committee of the Council for its report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#155-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Mayor dated March 9, 1960, establishing priority items from items
deleted from the original budget and recommendations applicable thereto,
the Council does hereby refer said report and recommendations to the
Finance Committee of the Council for its report and recommendation.
Councilman McCann introduced the following emergency Ordinance:
NO. 287
AN OiiDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET
ALLEY AND PUJLIC GROUND.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission
dated February 1, 1960 on Petition No. V-52 for vacating an easement in the City of
Livonia is hereby accepted and adopted and the Council does hereby approve all
proceedings on said petition, it appearing that a public hearing thereon was duly
held on December 15, 1959, as provided by law and that proper notices of such
hearing was given.
Section 2. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 29 of the City of Livonia entitled,
"An Ordinance Providing the Procedure for Vacating of Streets, Alleys and Public
Ground," as amended by Ordinance No. 50, the following portion of a certain easement
is hereby vacated:
The easement described in Petition No. V-52 and
being more particularly described as the easement
along the South line of Lots 704 and 705 and the
West 25 feet of Lot 703, Coventry Gardens Sub-
division, situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
16, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wa4yne County,
Michigan.
Section 3. 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 4. Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for
apy reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 5• This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency ordinance
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necessary for the protection of the public 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: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#156-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Budget Director, dated March 11, 1960, pertaining to Fire, Extended
Coverage, V. & M. M. Insurance for all buildings and contents, as specified
in the bid proposals, and it appearing that the E. W. Blankenhagen Agency,
31707 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, is the low bidder for such blanket
insurance, that the bid of the E. W. Blankenhagen Agency in the amount of
$5,264.25, with an estimated net cost to the City of $4,038.00 based upon
the current dividend rate, is hereby accepted, and said agency is hereby
awarded said Fire, Extended Coverage, V. &. M. M. Insurance in accordance
with the bid, for a three (3) year period commencing March 20, 1960;
further, that all other present policies on buildings and contents for
Fire, Extended Coverage and V. & M. M. Insurance be cancelled when the
above coverage becomes effective.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#157-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Clerk, dated March 9, 1960, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of E. W. Blankenhagen Agency, 31707 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan, for furnishing a Scheduled Property Floater (all risks) Blanket
Basis Insurance Policy insuring 62 Livonia voting machines for a three
year period commencing March 19, 1960, for the amount of $1,315.41, such
having been the lowest bid received for such insurance; and the City Clerk
is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken an the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
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On motion of Councilman Kleinert, secorded by Councilman Bagnall and
unanimously adopted, this 303rd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 11:07 P. M., March 14, 1960.
ie W. Clark, City Clerk
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