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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1957-05-27 Page 2878 MINUTES OF THE TWO HUNDRED EIGHTH REGUL$R MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On May 27, 1957, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and in the absence of the President and Vice President of the Council, was called to order by Juanita Hillas, Deputy City Clerk, at 8:23 P. M. Roll was called with the following result: Present-- Sydney B. Bagnall, Rudolf R. Kleinert, David L. Jones, Peter A. Ventura and John T. Daugherty. Absent-- *Austin T. Grant and *Frank O'Neill. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #372-57 RESOLVED that, in the absence of the President and Vice President, Councilman John T. Daugherty be appointed temporary Chairman. Thereupon, Councilman Daugherty presided over the meeting as Chairman pro t em. Councilman Kleinert delivered the invocation. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #373-57 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 39th Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia held May 15, 1957, and the 207th regular meeting held May 20, 1957, are hereby approved as submitted. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result; AYES: Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall and Daugherty. NAYS: Jones. The Chairman declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman. Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #374-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the Newspaper Committee of the Council, the City Clerk is hereby authorized to request and receive bids for the publication of City notices, proceedings and other legally required advertising and that all bids received shall set forth the following information: 1. A statement of the general circulation of such newspaper within the corporate limits of the City of Livonia; Page 2879 2. The rate per column inch for display type advertising; 3. The rate per column inch for six point body type; and that bids, in accordance with the above specifications, be requested by mail of the following newspapers: The Livonian The Livonia News; such bids to be received to June 24, 1957, up to 8:30 o'clock P. H. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was RESOLVED that, having considered the request from C. F. Brogden, President, Master Spline Tool & Gage Company, for permission to extend a certain sewer in the City of Livonia, dated May 7, 1957, and pursuant to the recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board and the Water and Sewer Committee of the Council, the Council does hereby g rant to Mr. C. F.Brogden, President, Master Spline Tool and Gage Company, 30057 west Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, permission to extend the present sanitary sewer in Purling- brook Avenue to within 50 feet of the above location, for the purpose of servicing said company and others who might subsequently connect thereto; provided, however, that such permission is subject to the following conditions: 1. That the entire cost of this project will be borne by the aforesaid Master Spline Tool and Gage Company; 2. That there shall be deposited with the City as an inspection fee 3 1/2% of the total estimated cost of construction as determined by Edwin M. Orr, Consulting Engineer; 3. That all plans for said extension of the sanitary sewer system must be approved by Edwin M. Orr, Consulting Engineer, and such plans must also have the approval of the Wayne County Health Department and the State Board of Health; 4. That Mr. C. F. Brogden or the aforesaid company deposit with the City Clerk a certificate of insurance or a duplicate policy of insurance protecting the City of Livonia against possible claims that might arise; 5. That wye branches for each poss.ble building site will be installed at the owners expense at the time such extended sewer is installed; and, provided further, that this permission is conditioned on the understand- ing between Mr. C. F. Brogden and/or Master Spline Tool and Gage Company, and the City, that said extension and lateral sewer, when installed, will become part of the sanitary sewer of the City; and that the sewage disposal and connection charges, as legaJly established, shall be applicable thereto; and provided further, that the City of Livonia toes herein agree to enter into an agreement with the aforesaid company, the terms of which shall pro- vide in what amounts the company will be reimbursed for the aforementioned installation expense from charges which may be received by the City for subsequent connections to the said sewer line. Page 2880 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was RESOLVED that, the foregoing resolution be amended to delete condition #2 and #2; and to include instead that all plans for said ex- tension of sanitary sewer system must be installed and completed in con- formance with t he requirements of the City Engineer. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing amendment with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Jones, Bagnall and Daugherty. NAYS: Kleinert. A roll call vote was taken on the resolution as amended: #375-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the request from C. F. Brogden, President, Master Spline Tool and Gage Company, for permission to extend a certain s ewer in the City of Livonia, dated May 7, 1957, and pursuant to the recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board and the Water and Sewer Committee of the Council, the Council does hereby grant to Mr. C.F.Brogden, President, Master Spline Tool and Gage Company, 30057 West Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, permission to extend the present sanitary sewer in Purlingbrook Avenue to within 50 feet of the above location, for the purpose of servicing said company and others who might subsequently connect thereto; provided, however, that such permission is subject to the following conditions: 1. That the entire cost of this project will be borne by the aforesaid Master Spline Tool and Gage Company; 2. That all plans for said extension of sanitary sewer system must be in- stalled and completed in conformance with the requirements of the City Engineer; 3. That Mr. C. F. Brogden or the aforesaid company deposit with the City Clerk a certificate of insurance or a duplicate policy of insurance protect- ing the City of Livonia against possible claims that might arise; 4. That wye branches for each possible building site will be installed at the owners expense at the time such extended sewer is installed; and, provided further, that this permission is conditioned on the understand- ing between Mr. C. F. Brogden and/or the Master Spline Tool and Gage Company and the City, that said extension and lateral sewer, when installed, will become part of the sanitary sewer of the City; and that the sewage disposal and connection charges, as legally established, shall be applicable thereto; and provided further, that the City of Livonia does herein agree to enter into an agreement with the aforesaid company, the terms of which shall pro- vide in what amounts the company will be reimbursed for the aforementioned installation expense from charges which maybe received by the City for subsequent connections to the said sewer line. with the following result: AYES: Bagnall, Jones, Ventura and Daugherty. Page 2881 NAYS: Kleinert. LThe Chairman declared the resolution, as amended, adopted. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was #376-57 RESOLVED that, the report of the Finance Committee for the month of April, 1957, is hereby approved; and a summary spread upon the minutes as follows: General, Administrative and Legislative: Executive $ 25.00 Legislative 376.60 City Treasurer 4,678.25 City Clerk 1,653.90 State & Federal Legislation 14.0.65 Dept. of Law 302.68 Municipal Court 264.14 Election Commission 83.12 Civil Service Commission 612.78 City Planning Commission 834.15 Civil Defense 19.06 Dept. of Assessment 130,00 Board of Appeals 150.00 City Hall 1,326.69 Court Building 94.99 $ 10,692.31 Department of Public Safety: Fire Commissioner 25.00 Police Commissioner 25.00 Fire Department 1,601.66 Police Department 1,820.22 3,471.88 Department of Public Works: Public Works Division 14,668.53 Engineering Division 289.74 Inspection Division 255.88 15,214.15 Department of Parks & Recreation: Parks Division 2,599.60 Recrea tion Division 365.40 Forestry Division 45.25 3,010.25 388.59 General Obligation Bonds 35,300.00 Insurance 7,705.38 Retirement 30j980.98 76,374.95 General Ledger Accounts: Inventory Accounts 1,233.06 Reserve for Encumbrances 10,696.59 Advances 112.40 Gas T ax 480.00 12,522.05 TOTAL: $ 88,897,00 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Jones, Kleinert, Bagnall and Dizgherty. NAYS: None. Page 2882 By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #377-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation and request of the Civil Service Commission dated May 10, 1957, the Council does hereby approve and concur of the following classifications and rates of pay to be established within the Works Division of the Department of Public Works: SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: Rate: $2.25 - first 6 months (hourly) 2.30 - 7 through 12 months 2.40 - after 12 months CLERK-RADIO OPERATOR: Rate: '$3,536 - first 6 months 3,640 - 7 through 12 months 3,744 - after 12 months. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Jones, Kleinert, Bagnall and Daugherty. NAYS: None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #378-57 RESOLVED that, in order to expedite Council action on requests of the Civil Service Commission, and for information purposes, the Council does herein request of the Civil Service Commission a complete listing of the approved number of employees in the classified service, said list to indicate the number of employees within each department and within each of the classifications in each department heretofore established by the Civil Service Commission and approved by the Council; and the Council does further request that this listing be submitted as soon as is reasonably practical. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #379-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from Leo O. Nye, Municipal Judge, dated May 14, 1957, wherein he requests this Council to compensate Judge Nandino Perlongo of Plymalth„ Michigan, for having served as Substitute Judge in the Municipal Court of the City of Livonia for the month of February, 1957, the Council does hereby approve of such request and there is hereby transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus the sum of $525.00 to the Budget Account No. J-1-A of the Municipal Court, to be used for com- pensating Judge Nandino Perlongo for services rendered to the City of Livonia. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Jones, Kleinert, Bagnall and Daugherty. NAYS: None. By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was Page 2883 #380-57 RESOLVED that, the letter of Allen Hart, 2634 Leslie Avenue, Detroit 38, Michigan, dated May 3, 1957, is hereby referred to the works Division of the Department of Public Works with the request that they contact Mr. Hart in regard to the subject matter of the aforementioned letter and submit a report and recommendation on same to the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #381-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition of certain 67 residents of the City of Livonia received May 1, 1957, wherein it is requested that the entire City of Livonia be closed to hunting, t he Council does hereby request the Department of Law to meet with representatives of the above petitioners and discuss same. *Councilman Frank O'Neill arrived at 8:58 P. M. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #382-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the Mayor dated April h., 1957 and May 15, 1957, the Council does herein request the Depart- ment of Law to prepare the requisite resolutions authorizing the institution of condemnation proceedings in regard to those parcels of property referred to in the aforementioned letters from the Mayor; and the Mayor is requested to submit to the Council in the near future a proposal as to a method of financing such action. A roll call vote was taken on the f oregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Jones, Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill and Daugherty. NAYS: None. By- Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from the Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission to the Mayor dated February 20, 1957, wherein he recommends that the City of Livonia purchase certain parcels to be used as park sites in Sections 12 and 23, the Council does hereby authorize and instruct the Department of Law to contact the owners of said parcels in regard to purchasing such property on a land contract and/or installment basis and, if possible, enter into preliminary negotiations for the purchase of said property. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was RESOLVED that, the foregoing resolution be amended to include that the Mayor is requested to submit to the Council in the near future a method of financing this action. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing amendment with the following result: AYES: Jones, Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill and Daugherty. NAYS: Ven tura. Page 2881k A roll call vote was taken on the resolution as amended: #383-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from the chairman oft he Parks and Recreation Commission to the Mayor dated February 20, 1957, wherein he recommends that the City of Livonia purchase certain parcels to be used as park sites in Sections 12 and 23, the Council does hereby authorize and instruct the Department of Law to contact the owners of said parcels in regard to purchasing such property on a land contract and/or installment basis, and, if possible, enter into preliminary negotiations for the purchase of said property; and the Mayor is requested to submit to the Council in the near future a method of financing this action. with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Jones, Kleinert, Bagnall, 0'Neill and Daugherty. NAYS: None. The Chairman declared the resolution, as amended, adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #38) -57 RESOLVED that, the letter dated March 28, 1957, from Donald M. Pierce, Michigan Department of Health, is hereby referred to the Engineer- ing Department and the Department of Public Works for any action they may deem necessary. The report of the Municipal Court for the month of April, 1957, was received and placed an file. By Counci:manVentura, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #385-57 RESOLVED that, the Insurance Committee be furnished with a record of the claims and all proceedings incidental thereto in regard to the loss at the Municipal Court, as noted in the report of April, 1957. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by CouncilmanVentura and unanimously adopted, it was #386-57 RESOLVED that, this Council forward a recommendation to Municipal Judge Leo Nye that, if it is not already a practice, deposits be made daily of Court funds. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #387-57 RESOLVED that, approval of the plat for the proposed Joy Ann Sub- division in Section 32 of the City of Livonia be tabled until such time as the City Planning Commission reconsiders and submits to the Council a report and recommendation in regard to the layout of streets proposed in such plat, Page 2885 with particular attention given to the apparent lack of ingress or egress to the undeveloped area lying east of such proposed subdivision; and until such time as the Council has a communication from the Wayne County Road Com- mission agreeing to maintain that portion of the storm sewer lying b etween Joy Road and Tonquish Creek; and the recommendation of the Department of Public Works on the division of the plat and possibility of flooding in any abutting subdivisions. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Jones, Bagnall, O'Neill and Daugherty. NAYS: Kleinert. The Chairman declared the resolution adopted. At 9:30 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 meet- ing, including Councilmen Frank O'Neill and Austin T. Grant, who arrived at 9:35 P. M. President Grant presided over the balance of the meeting. The Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Sections 5 and 13 of Ordinance No. 115 entitled 'An Ordinance Combining Ail Sewage Diqposal Facilities of the City of Livonia into a Single Sewage Disposal System; Providing for the Maintenance and Operation of said System on a Public Utility Basis; Providing for the Fixing and Collection of Rates and Charges to Users and Beneficiaries of said System and Certain Storm Sewers Constructed; Providing for the Allocation and use of the Revenues Derived from the Collection of such Rates and Charges; Prohibiting Unauthorized Connections, Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof, and Repealing Certain Prior Ordinances t,u introduced by Councilman Daugherty May 20, 1957, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result: AYES: Kleinert and Bagnall. NAYS: Ventura, Jones, O'Neill, Daugherty and Grant. The President declared the amendment to Ordinance No. 115 defeated. Councilman Daugherty was excused at 10:10 P. M. By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously adopted, it was Page 2886 #388-57 RESOLVED that, having been petitioned to accept the dedication of certain streets located in the City of Livonia, and in accord with the opinion of the City Attorney dated May 14, 1957, the Council does herein request that the City Engineer submit a report as to the following streets: Grove and Savoie Streets located in the N. W. 1/1 of Section 13; Louise Avenue located in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 11; the above report shall include a statement as to the present condition of such streets; the sums that would be necessary to bring them up to minimum county standards; the number of years, if any, that said streets have been used as public thoroughfares; the number of years, if any, that they have been maintained by the Township or City of Livonia; and the report shall also include a recommendation as to the desired width of these streets. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #389-57 RESOLVED that, the City Council having heretofore adopted resolution #825-56, wherein interest charges upon the assessments levied on property owners in Special Assessment District No. 8 were suspended until further resolution, the Council, pursuant to the request of the City Treasurer dated May 16, 1957, does herein establish July 1, 1957, as the date on which interest charges will become effective in regard to assessments levied in Special Assess- ment District No. 8; and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the City Treasurer. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Jones, Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #390-57 RESOLVED that, the sum of $999.47 be transferred from the Unap- propriated Surplus to the Department of Public ,Alorks Account #25, Road Main- tenance, which covers driveway tile sold. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Jones, Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill and Grant. NAYS: None. Councilman Daugherty returned at 10:20 P. M. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #391-57 RESOLVED that, the sum of $229.05 is hereby appropriated from the Unappropriated Surplus to the Parks and Recreation Department for the purchase of one MA EAU Electric Rotary Duplicator and one cabinet for same. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result : AYES: Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill and Grant. Page 2887 NAYS: Ventura, Jones and Daugherty. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #392-57 RESOLVED that, the request of the Police Commissioner for ad- ditional funds be tabled to the next regular meeting of the Council. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones,, Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously adopted, it was resolved that #393-57 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia as an authoritative Civil Defense Or- ganization, is eligible to participate in the Civil Defense Program; and WHEREAS, it is requested that a resolution be adopted by the govern- ing body specifically designating an individtnal to be responsible for accept- ing Federal Surplus Property, with following authority, to be responsible for the signing of such surplus property and to pay any s ervice charges necessary to complete such transaction; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, tthat the governing body of the City of Livonia hereby designates Dallas F. Hay, Director of Civil Defense, as the person responsible for accepting Federal Surplus Property with the following powers and authority to sign for and release such surplus property and to pay any service charges necessary to complete such transaction; and that a certified copy of this resolution, with date of effectiveness, be sent to the Michigan Office of Civil Defense, 119 W. Washtenaw, Lansing 23, Michigan. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #391 -57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of Louis Schmidt, Superin- tendent, Clarenceville Public Schools, Council Resolution #369-57 adopted at the regular meeting of May 20, 1957, is hereby amended so as to strike therefrom the words "in principle". Councilman Ventura was excused at 10:35 and returned at 10:36 P. M. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was #395-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation +e of W. R. McCary, City Engineer, dated May 15, 1957, the Council does hereby amend resolution #509-56 adopted August 13, 1956, and does hereby establish the bond for improvements in Buckingham Village Subdivision No. 2 in the amount of $120,000.00 Page 2888 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ve tura, Jones, Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman. O'Neill and unanimously adopted, it was #396-57 RESOLVED that, the request of Redford Township dated April 26, 1957, that the City share in the lighting of portions of Inkster Road, is hereby re- ferred to a special committee of one, to be appointed by the President of the Council, to look into and report on same. The President thereupon appointed Councilman Peter A. Ventura as a committee of one, pursuant to the foregoing resolution. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #397-57 RESOLED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission dated April 22, 1957, as to Petition No. Z-216 of Theodore I• Crantz, Glenbrook Land Company, Inc., for change of zoning in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 5 from AG-B to RU is approved; said Petition No. Z-216 is granted; and the City Attorney is instructed to prepare an ordinance amending Or- dinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution. By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, it was #398-57 HLSOLVED that, the Council has considered at length the request from Mr. Jack Coleman, Unity Construction Company, that the City accept other than a corporate surety bond for the remaining improvements in the Algonquin Park Subdivision, and has also considered and understands the position of the proprietor of this subdivision, but because the policy of the City of Livonia has been to accept only corporate surety bonds and be- cause the Council feels that consistent adherence to this policy is in the best interest of this municipality, the Council is compelled to deny such request. Councilman Ventura read and introduced the following Ordinance: Councilmen Bagnall and Daugherty were excused at 10:55 P. M. Councilman Daugherty returned at 11:00 P. M. NO. AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR = REMOVAL, STORAGE AND DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED AND UNCLAIMED AUTO- MOBILES, BICYCLES OR OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY AND PROVIDING ALSO FOR THE CONFISCATION AND DISPOSITION OF INHERENTLY DANGEROUS ARTICLES. Page 2889 THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. The Police Department of the City of Livonia is hereby authorized to remove from the public streets, highways, alleys or other public places in the City of Livonia, any automobile, bicycle or other personal property that has been abandoned. Section 2. The following conditions are required before any automobile, bicycle or other personal property shall be deemed to have been abandoned: (a) The automobile, bicycle or other personal property shall have been on a public highway, street, alley or other public place for an undue length of time. (b) The Police Department shall have had its attention drawn to the fact or shall have been notified of the fact that the automobile, bicycle or other personal property is so located. (c) The Police Department shall, in all cases, make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or person entitled to possession of the property, provided, however, that in the case of an abandoned automobile a report of such shall be immediately made to the Secretary of State pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code. Section 3. When any abandoned automobile, bicycle or other personal property is removed by the Police Department it shall be stored in an appropriate place pending return to the owner or person in charge of such item, or the sale thereof as herein- after provided for. Section 4. The Police Department shall keep a permanent record in which shall be kept a list of all unclaimed property and all confiscated property that comes into the possession of said department, the date taken into possession and the final disposition thereof, and if sold, the amount received, which shall be certified to by the Police Chief; provided, however, that confiscated property shall be listed separately. Section 5. Hereinafter, all personal property unclaimed by the owner or a person who can reasonably establish his right to said property, for a period of forty- five (45) days or more while in the possession of the Police Department may be sold at public auction provided, however,that in the case of an abandoned automobile said forty-five (1.53 day period shall not commence until after personal notice by registered mail is sent to the last registered owner of such motor vehicle pursuant to the pro- visions of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code; and provided, further, that perishable produce may be sold within twelve (12) hours if unclaimed, and animals after forty- eight orty- eight (48) hours. Section 6. The aforementioned public sale may be conducted upon written notice of the time and place of the sale and which shall contain a description of the property to be sold, and which notice shall be advertised once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia; provided, however, that in the case of the sale of an abandoned automobile there shall also be given to the last registered owner of such motor vehicle ten (10) days written notice of the time and place of such sale, either personally or by registered mail, directed to such registered owner at his last known place of business or residence. Section 7. If the owner or person]egally entitled to possession makes claim Page 2890 for said automobile, bicycle, or other personal property any time before the sale, the Chief of Police shall, upon the proper proof of the claim, deliver the automobile, bicycle or other personal property to such owner or person legally entitled to possession; provided, that a reasonable amount may be charged to the owner or person legally en- titled to possession, for hauling, storage and expenses incurred for advertisements. Each sale shall be under the direction and supervision of the Chief of Police. Section 8. When the Police Department shall seize from any person any pistols, weapons, devices, articles or things which, in the opinion of the Director of Public Safety, would be dangerous to return to the person for whom it was seized or to the owner thereof, it shall be the Director's duty to order such pistol, weapon, device, article or thing confiscated. If such pistol, weapon or device is inherently dangerous and was carried or possessed contrary to the provisions of the Michigan Penal Code they shall be declared forfeited to the State and shall be turned over to the Commissioner of the Michigan State Police, or his designated representative, for such disposition as said Commissioner may prescribe. If such article or thing is not inherently dangerous and was not carried or possessed contrary to the aforementioned statutory provisions then it may be sold at public sale as hereinbefore provided for the sale of other per- sonal property. Section 9. The proceedings derived from each sale, shall be promptly de- posited with the City Treasurer and the Treasurer sha1l deposit such proceeds into the General Fund except however, that in the case of the sale of an abandoned automobile the surplus received at such sale, after all charges have been paid and satisfied and all costs of the sale have been deducted, shall be returned to the owner of such motor vehicle if at all possible. Section 10. 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 11. Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for any reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of any of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. At 11:06 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with all members present who were named as present in the original roll c all of this meet- ing, including Councilmen Grant and O'Neill; and excepting Councilman Bagnall. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #399-57 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated May 15, 1957, in regard to the proposed gravity outlet sewer f rom the Joy Road Pumping Station, is hereby referred to the Water and Sewer Board and to the Mayor for the purpose of securing additional information and suggestions as to a proposed method of financing such project. rage 2891 Councilman Bagnall returned at 11:14 P. M. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #400-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Lt. L. J. Owens Auxiliary to Post No. 3941, V. F. W., dated May 20, 1957, for the refund of a certain $175.00 carnival license fee, and it being the intention of the Council to exempt the charitable organization itself from the payment of such license fees, the Council does herein grant such request and does herein direct that such refund be made; and the City Clerk and City Trea surer are 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: Ventura, Kleinert,Bagnall„ O'Neill, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: Jones. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously adopted, it was #1401-57 RESOLVED that, the City Attorney is instructed to prepare a special letter which shall accompany all returns of carnival license fees, which letter is to be submitted to the Council at its next meeting for approval. By Councilman O'Neill, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #402-57 RESOLVED that, the Council reconsider the request of the Police Commissioner dated May 23, 1957, tabled in previous resolution at this meeting. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Kleinert, O'Neill and Grant. NAYS: Jones, Bagnall and Daugherty. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #403-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Police Commissioner dated May 23, 1957, and approved by the Mayor, there is hereby transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus the following sums: $ 600.00to Police Department Budget Account No. 70-B (pistols & handcuffs) $7,00..00 to Police Department Budget Account No. 1-S (special police salaries) $81000.00 to Police Department Budget Account No. 1-A (regular police salaries) Page 2892 By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was RESOLVED that, the request of the Police Commissioner dated May 23, 1957, for additional appropriation be tabled to the next regular meet- ing of the Council. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, Jones and Bagnall. NAYS: Ventura, Kleinert, O'Neill and Grant. The President declared the resolution denied. A roll call vote was taken on resolution #403-57, with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Kleinert, O'Neill and Grant. NAYS: Jones, Bagnall and Daugherty. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was RESOLVED that, the rules of the Council be suspended in order to take up a matter which is not on the agenda. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura and O'Neill. NAYS: Jones, Kleinert, Bagnall, Daugherty and Grant. The President declared the resolution denied. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #404-57 RESOLVED that, regular meetings of the Council of the City of Livonia for the month of June, 1957, be held on the first, second, third and fourth Mondayrs, such dates being June 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th. On motion of Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, this 208th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 12:00 o'clock midnight, May 28, 1957. MARIE W. CLARK, City Clerk BY Juazruta Hil.las,rDDeputy City Clerk.