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MINUTES OF THE THREE HUNDRED FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 28, 1960, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mlle Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President at approximately 8:J40 P.M.
Councilman Sasser delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following
result: Present-- Austin T. Grant, Frank O'Neill, Sydney B. Bagnall, Rudolf R.
Kleinert, Robert Sasser, Jack Salvadore and James R. McCann. Absent-- None.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
#158-60 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 303rd regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held March 14, 1960, axe hereby approved.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, presented to the Council a veto message from
Mayor Brashear on resolution #132-60, adopted March 14, 1960. No action was taken
by the Council, therefore the veto of resolution #132-60 stands.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#159-60 RESOLVED that
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the letter from the Mayor
dated March 21, 1960 regarding the current reassessment of property; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor indicates in such letter that the proposed
reassessment will result in great tax inequities, hardships and an
"unjust predicament" because all conditions and circumstances affecting
the value of properties were not considered by the County Assessor; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor suggests adequate time should be taken to
consider each parcel and to weigh such conditions and circumstances, and
indicates the hope that this Council will concur with the Mayor in post-
poning the assessment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council, accepting
such statements to be fact, does hereby request that the Mayor recommend,
and the Board of Review completely reject for all time the proposed re-
assessment and proceed thereafter with a qualified impartial assessor,
one familiar with local property conditions and circumstances, to assess
properties at a realistic value giving individual attention to the local
circumstances and conditions affecting the value of each individual parcel
of property in the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: Bagnall, Kleinert and Sasser.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#160-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication from Shelden
Land Company, dated March 25, 1960, concerning the renewal of the lease on
the nine (9) acres south of Shelden Center, for recreational purposes, the
Council does hereby renew the lease from its present termination date, for
a period of one year, according to its terms and conditions; and further
renews the same on a year to year basis thereafter, unless sooner terminated
according to the terms of the lease.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The letter dated March 15, 1960, from the Civil Service Commission regarding
rate increases for hourly-rated employees in the Department of Public Works was re-
ferred to the Finance Committee for report and recommendation.
At 10:00 P. N., a recess wee called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Sasser and unanimously
adopted, it was
#161-60 RESOLVED that, before determining to install sanitary sewers to
specified sites in Golden Ridge Subdivision No. 1 situated in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 31 of the City of Livonia, the proposed sewer line to run
south from West Chicago to Northfield Avenue and thence west across Lamont
Street and thence south to the rear of the existing residences located on
Joy Road; the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the
City Engineer is hereby required to ascertain the assessed valuation of all
property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which
show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities,
the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare or cause to be
prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost
thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk, together with his recom-
mendation as to what proportion of the cost should be a general obligation
of 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,
pursuant to the provisions of Section 6 of Ordinance No. 31, as amended.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#162-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation of
the Civil Service Commission dated February 214, 1960, which established the
classification of Chief Clerk (a) and provided a salary as follows:
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First 6 Months 7 thru 12 Months After 12 Months
$x.,133.221 ,310.28 $425o008158.97 165.78 173.08
the Council does hereby concur with the report and recommendation of the
Civil Service Commission and the classification of Chief Clerk (a) is
hereby approved with the salary as is established above.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#163-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the reports and recommendations
of the Water and Sewer Board dated February 29, 1960 and March 7, 1960, and
the recommendation of the Water and Sewer Committee of the Council, the
Council does hereby accept and approve the Water and Sewer Budgets by the
Water and Sewer Division, dated January 29, 1960 and January 29, 1960,
respectively, as revised on March 28, 1960, for the fiscal year, March 1,
1960 to February 28, 1961.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#164-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Redford-
Livonia Dad's Club to establish a playfield between Joy Road sad West
Chicago west of Inkster Road in the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby request the City Plaining Commission to reconsider Petition M-183
which was denied by the City Planning Commission on February 16, 19603
this item is being referred without prejudice.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#165-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Livonia
Ministerial Association for permission to erect appropriate signs on the
main thoroughfares entering the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
grant such permission and suggests that the Livonia Ministerial Association
should also obtain the permission of the Wayne County Road Commission for
said installation.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Sasser and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#166-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from Mr. Gust Donner
dated March 15, 1960, which offered to purchase a 43 foot by 314 foot lot
owned by the City of Livonia at the corner of West Chicago and Harrison
Avenue, the Council does hereby refer said offer to purchase to the Depart-
ment of Law and requests that a report and recommendation be made to the
Council as to the value of the property and information as to the
restrictions that should be placed upon such property should it be sold.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#167-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from the Clarence-
ville P. T. A. Council, dated March 17, 1960, the same is received and
placed on file.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#168-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission of February 23, 1960, and the letter from the
Livonia Police Department dated March 140 1960, with reference to the ap-
plication of Harold H. Gnegy and Delwyn E. Shasteen for a new SDD license,
29623 West Eight Mile Road, City of Livonia, the Council does hereby re-
quest the Livonia Police Department to send the police report of March 14,
1960, to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, for action as deemed
advisable by that commission; this action does not constitute approval
or disapproval of the issuance of this license.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#169-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission letter dated March 2, 1960, the Police Department letter of
March 1, 1960, with reference to the request of Richard J. Johns for a
new SD]) license to be located at 31420 West Five Mile Road, City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby request the Livonia Police Depa rtment
to send the police report of March 21, 1960, to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission for action as deemed advisable by that commission; this action
does not constitute approval or disapproval of the issuance of this
license.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman &Cann, it was
#170-60 RESOLVED that, National Bank of Detroit be and is hereby
appointed as Paying Agent for $200,000 principal amount of City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, Public Library Bonds as follows:
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Date of Denomination Interest Coupons
Par Value Issue Rate Maturity Payable
$200,000 3-1-60 $1,000 each 5 % $ 5,000 - 4-1-61 April 1 and
�► 5,000 - 4-1-62 October 1
" 5,000 - 4-1-63
5,000 - 4-1-64 First
4-1/2% 5,000 - 4-1-65 Coupon
►► 5,000 - 4-1-66 4-1-61
►� 5,000 - 4-1-67
�► 5,000 - 4-1-68
5,000 - 4-1-69
5,000 - 4-1-70
10,000 - 4-1-71
10,000 - 4-1-72
►'
10,000 - 4-1-73
lo,000 - 4-1-74
"
102000 - 4-1-75
"
10,000 - 4-1-76
10,000 - 4-1-77
10,000 - 4-1-78
4-3/8% 10,000 - 4-1-79
"
10,000 - 4-1-80
'► 10,000 - 4-1-81
10,000 - 4-1-82
10,000 - 4-1-83
►► 10,000 - 4-1-84
" 10,000 - 4-1-85
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 inayi.ng 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 first 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 RESOLVED that all cancelled bonds, coupons and
statements of account may be forwarded to the City of Livonia, 33001
Five Mile hoad, 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: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann and unaoi.mous17
adopted, it was
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#171-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Livonia Traffic Commission contained in Traffic resolution #392-3-60
dated March 18, 1960, the same is received and placed on file.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Sasser and unanimously
adopted, it was
#172-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Livonia Traffic Commission contained in Traffic resolution #390-3-60
dated March 18, 1960, relative to the installation of "NO PARKING" signs on
Seven Mile Road at Shadyside, and the acquisition of a parking lot at said
location, the Council does hereby refer this request to the Department of
Law for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unatmously
adopted, it was
#173-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Traffic Commission contained in its resolution #393-3-60 of March 18,
1960, the Council does hereby refer to the City Engineer the question of
the reconstruction of West Chicago between Merriman and Hubbard and requests
that a report and recommendation be submitted to the Council as to the type
of improvement to be made and cost of such improvement after the drainage
problem at such location has been solved by the installation of the new
storm sewer.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#174-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Municipal
Judge dated March 15, 1960, to make certain alterations in the Court
Building, the Council does hereby refer said request to the Mayor and
Budget Director for their report and recommendati on.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#175.60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the American
Legion, dated March 10,1960, to close Plymouth Road to traffic on Memorial
Day from 10:00 a. m. until 11:30 a. m., and the recommendation of the
Director of Public Safety, dated March 16, 1960, the Council does hereby
concur with said request and hereby authorizes the Director of Public Safety
to do all things necessary to provide for the public safety, and further
requests the Director of Public Safety and the Department of Law to obtain
the necessary Michigan State Highway approval to close Plymouth Road for
such parade.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#176-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Civil Service Commission dated March 16, 1960, relative to salary
adjustments for the Department of Law, the Council does hereby refer said
report and recommendation to the Finance Committee of the Council for its
report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#177-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Operations
Division dated March 8, 1960, relative to the recommendation on the bid
submitted for two (2) Pickup Trucks, the Council does hereby accept the
low bid of Tennyson Chevrolet, Inc., of 32570 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan, for supplying the City with two (2) Pickup Trucks in the amount
of $3,011.90, such having been the lowest bid received; and the City Clerk
and Director of Public Works are hereby authorized to do all things neces-
sary to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, S alvadore, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#178-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendation of the
Director of Public Works and Superintendent of Operations Division, dated
March 8, 1960, relative to the bid submitted for a Vanette Truck, the
Council does hereby accept the low bid of Bill Brown Sales, Inc., 32222
Plymouth Road, Livonia, ? .chigan, for a Ford P500, 15,000 lb. truck in the
amount of $3,614.00, such bid having been the low bid submitted meeting
full specifications; and the City Clerk aid Director of Public Works 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 results
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#179-60 RESOLVED that, Gordon Begin Company, 181450 James Couzens, Detroit
35, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve
the proposed plat of the following Subdivision: Lawr El Subdivision,
located in part of the Southwest 1/I4 of Section 214, City of Livonia; and
it appearing that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by
the City Planning Commission under date of June 18, 1957; August 19, 1958
and July 21, 1959; and it further appearing that said proposed plat,
together with the plans and specifications for improvements therein, have
been approved by the Department of Public Works under date of March 18,
1960; the City Council does hereby approve said proposed plat on the
following conditions:
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(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
shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily installed until
there is filed with the Council a Certificate as provided in Section
lh 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
installed or, in lieu thereof, there is filed with her by said
proprietors a b and to the City of Livonia, in such form as may be
approved by the City Attorney, and in the following amount:
Cash: $ 10,000.00
Surety: $153,000.00
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 pro-
visions 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 sub division 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore„ McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#180-60 RESOLVED that, Gordon-Begin Company, 181150 James Couzens,
Detroit 35, Michigan; as proprietors, having requested the City Council
to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivisions
Mar-Git Subdivision, located in part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24,
City of Livonia; and it appearing that tentative approval of said proposed
plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of September 23,
1958; and it further appearing that said proposed plat, together with the
Plans and specifications for improvements therein, have been approved by
the Department of Public Works under date of March 18, 1960; the City
Council does hereby approve said proposed plat an the following conditions:
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(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 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
installed 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:
Cash: $ 10,000.00
Surety: $128,000.00
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 c.oth reproducible
material;
(5) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the pro-
visions 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 conte;npla(:.ed
improvements to the Livonia Water Supply System which, it is estimated,
will be completed on or about July 1, 1960.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bgnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilmen Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#181-60 RESOLVED that, Gordon-B gin Company, 18450 James Couzens Highway,
Detroit 35, Michigan, as proprieto;s, having requested the City Council to
approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision: Gordon-Begin Park
Subdivision, located in part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24, city of
Livonia; and it appearing that tentative approval of said proposed plat was
given by the City Planning Commission under date of November 10, 1959; and
it further appearing that said proposed plat, together with the plans and
specifications for improvements therein, have been approved by the Department
of Public Works under date of March 18, 1960; the City Council does hereby
approve said proposed plat on the following conditions:
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(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance with
the Plat Ordinance (No. 135) as a mended, of the City of Livoni a, 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 improvemets shall be supervised and
inspected by the Department of Public Works and such improvements 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 b and to the City of Livonia, in such form as may be approved by the
City Attorney, and in the following acro unt:
Cash: $ 10,000.00
Surety: 258,000.00
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of
Livonia have been fully paid;
(10 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 pro-
visions 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 tits 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#182-60 RESOLVED that, Gordon Begin Company, 18450 James Couzens highway,
Detroit 35, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to
approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision: Marcy Ann Sub-
division, located in part of the Southwest 1/1t of Section 24, City of Livonia;
and it appearing that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by
the City Planning Commission under date of June 18, 1957; August 19, 1958
and July 21, 1959; and it further appearing that said proposed plat, together
with the plans and specifications for improvements therein, have been approved
by the Department of Public Works under date of March 18, ;.960; the City
Council does hereby approve said proposed plat on the following conditions:
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(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 shall
not be considered as having been satisfactorily installed until there is
filed with the Council a Certificate as provided in Section iii 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 installed
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 f ollawing amounts
Cash: $ 6,800.00
Surety: $61,200.00
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 pro-
visions of said Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to affix her signature to said Plat as evidence of tads
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; and
Provided, further, that approval of this subdivision is contingent
upon the construction of the Bell Drain Enclosure, prior to the start
of construction of any subdivision improvements.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, Meill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#183-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief City Engineer dated March 18, 1960, approved by the Director
of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council
resolution #720 59, adopted November 9, 1959, so as to reduce the bond
for remaining improvements in Rosedale Gardens Subdivision No. 18, to the
following:
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Cash Bond: $ 300.00
Surety Bond: $1500.00
and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the fore going resolution with the f ollow+i ng result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser, Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The report of the Municipal Court for the month of February, 1960, was
received and placed on file.
*Councilman Bagnall was excused at 10:45 P. M., for the balance of the
meeting.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Sasser and unanimously
adopted, it was
#181 -60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of Charles J. Barnum,
dated March 16, 1960, and ih accordance with the provisions of Act 73 of the
Public Acts of 1959, the Council does hereby approve of dividing the South
1/2 of Lot No. 116, Supervisors Livonia Plat No. 7, located in the South 1/2
of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1 of the City of Livonia; into two (2)
parcels with 82.5 feet each, facing on Parkville Avenue; and the petitioner
is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be
recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinance:
NO.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STET, ALLEY
AND PUBLIC GROUND.
TRE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission
dated March 24, 1959, on Petition No. V-42 for vacating a certain easement is hereby
accepted and adopted and the Council does hereby approve all proceedings on said
petition, it appearing that public hearing thereon was duly held on March 17, 1959,
as provided by law, and that proper notices of such hearing were 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:
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That portion of an easement described in Petition No. V-42
and being more particularly described as the twelve (12)
foot easement running north and south down the approximate
center of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 and bounded on the north by
Lot 109 of Folker's Farmington Acres Subdivision and
bounded on the south by Norfolk Avenue of Imonen Sub-
division situated in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1
S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne 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 any
reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remain-
ing portions of this ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council.
Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinances
NO.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY
AND PU3LIC GROUND.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA VONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The reports and recommendations of the City Planning Commission
dated June 11, 1959 on Petition No. V-44 and dated August 19, 1959 on Petition No.
V-44a for vacating a certain easement are hereby received and filed. The Council
does hereby approve all proceedings on said petitions, it appearing that a public
hearing thereon was duly held on May 19, 1959 and July 21, 1959, respectively, as
provided by law, and that proper notices of such hearings were given. Having care-
fully considered such petitions, reports and recommendations, the Council does hereby
reject the recommendation dated August 19, 1959, and does hereby grant said petition.
Section 2. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 29 of the City of Livonia entitled,
"An Ordinance rroviding for Vacating of Streets, Alleys and Public Grounds," as
amended by Ordinance No. 50, the following portion of a certain easement is hereby
vacated:
That portion of an easement described in Petitions No.
V-44 and No. V-44a and being more properly described as:
The East 124.47 feet of the present easement running in
an easterly and westerly direction across the north six
(6) feet of Lot No. 451 and the south six (6) feet of
Lot No. 450 and bounded on the east by Deering Avenue of
Thomas Elliot Subdivision, situated in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 36, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan; provided, however, that petitioner of
Petition No. V-44 (Lot #451) pays all the costs of re-
locating utility equipment in the event it proves to be necessary.
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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 any
reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remain-
ing portions of this ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council.
Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinance:
NO.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY
AND PUBLIC GROUND.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission
dated June 30, 1959 on Petition No. V-45 for vacating a certain alley is hereby
accepted and adopted and the Council does hereby approve all proceedings on said
petition, it appearing that public hearing thereon was duly held on June 16, 1959,
as provided by law, and that proper notices of such hearing were 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 alley
is hereby vacated:
The alley described in Petition No. V-45 and being more
particularly described as the alley running north and
south between Louise and Melvin Avenues and adjoining
Lots No. 300 through No. 310, inclusive, on the East,
and adjoining Lots No. 321 through No. 331 , inclusive,
on the West, and bounded on the "orth by Dover Avenue
and bounded on the South by the East-West alley which
lies north of Joy Road, of E. G. Settle Realty Company's
Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision situated in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 35, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan ; provided, however, that there
be and hereby is reserved an easement for public
utilities the full width of the existing alley.
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 any
reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remain-
ing portions of this ordinance.
Page 1304.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinance:
NO.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY
AND PUBLIC GROUND.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The report aid recommendation of the City Planning Commission
dated August 19, 1959, on Petition No. V-47 for vacating a certain easement is hereby
received and filed. The Council does hereby approve all proceedings on said petition,
it appearing that a public hearing thereon was duly held on July 21, 1959, as provided
by law, and that proper notices of such hearing were given. Having carefully con-
sidered such petition, report aid recommendation, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation dated August 19, 1959, and does hereby grant said petition.
Section 2. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 29 of the City of Livonia, entitled
"An Ordinance Providing for Vacating of Streets, Alleys and Public Grounds," as
amended by Ordinance No. 50, the following portion of a certain easement is hereby
vacated:
That portion of an easement described in Petition No.
V-47 and more properly described as: A twelve (12)
foot easement for public utilities, the center line
of said easement being described as the property line
common to Lots 197 and 200 of Livonia Meadows Sub-
division of part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne 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 Li. Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for any
reason, such oling shall hot be construed as affecting the validity of the remain-
ing portions of this ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council.
Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinance:
NO.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING POxriONS OF STREET, ALLEY
AND PUBLIC GROUND.
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THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission
dated October 21, 1959, on Petition No. V-49 for vacating of a certain portion of
Brookfield Avenue 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 thereon
was duly held on September 15, 1959, as provided by law and that proper notices of such
hearing were 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 street is hereby
vacated:
That portion of Brookfield Avenue described in Petition No. V-49
being more particularly described as lana located in the N. W.
1/4 of Section 22, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City at Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the south line of
Grennada Park Subdivision No. 1 (L. 54, P 77) distance N. 01° 37'
52" E., 826.90 feet along the N-$-1/4 line and N. 88° 32' 30" W.,
630.00 feet along the south line of Grennada Park Subdivision No. 1
from the center corner of said Section 22 and proceeding thence
N. 88° 32' 30" W., 60.00 feet; thence N. 01° 17' 30" E., 307.37 feet;
thence N. 24° 03' E., 113.62 feet; thence S. 65° 57' E. 60.00 feet;
thence S. 24° 03' W., 100.00 feet; thence S. 02° 51' 36""121.79 feet;
thence S. 01° 17' 30" W., 275.11 feet to the point of beginning,
containing 0.563 acres more or less.
Section 3. All other 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 any
reasonsuch holding shall not be construed as affecting the validityof any of the
remaining portions of this ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the -table for considerati cn at the
next regular meeting of the Council.
Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinance:
NO.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS CF STREET, ALLEY
AND P UBLI C GROUND.
THE CITY CF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The report and recommendation of theCity Planning Commission
dated October 21, 1959 on Petition No. V-50 for vacating a certain alley 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 September 15, 1959, as provided by law and that proper notices of such hearing
were given.
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Section 2. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 29 of the City of Livonia entitled,
L "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 alley
is hereby vacated:
The alley described in Petition No. V-50 and being more particularly
described as the alley 18 feet in width running north and south be-
tween Hugh and Beatrice Avenues and adjoining Lots No. 170 and No. 180,
inclusive, an the East, and adjoining Lots No. 194 to No. 2014, in-
clusive, on the West, aid bounded on the North by Dover Ave nue and
bounded on the South by the east west alley which lies North of
Joy Road, of E. G. Settle Realty Company's Bonaparte Gardens Sub-
division situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35, T. 1 S., R.
9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; provided, however,
that there be and hereby is reserved an easement for public utilities
the full width of the existing alley.
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 any
reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remain-
ing portions of this ordinance.
LThe forego ng Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#185.60 RESOLVED that, regular meetings of the Council of the City of
Livonia for the month of April, 1960, will be held on the 7th, 11th and
25th.
On motion of Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and
unanimously adopted, this 304th regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 10:50 P. M., March 28, 1960.
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