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MINUTES OF THE TWO HUNDRED TENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 10, 1957, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 7:35 p.m., by Vice President O'Neill,
acting Chairman of the Council. Councilman Kleinert delivered the invocation. Roll
was called with the following result: Present - Frank O'Neill, Sydney B. Bagnall,
Rudolf R. Kleinert, David L. Jones, Peter A. Ventura and John T. Daugherty. Absent -
Austin T. Grant.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, introduced the new chief Accountant, Victor C.
Phillips to the Council.
The ChairIcan announced the reading of bids for the sale of $90,000.00 Street
Improvement Bonds.
Marie W. Clark, the City Clerk, opened and read the bids from the following
companies, which complete break-down appears in later Resolution #418-57:
First of Michigan Corporation, accompanied by certified check in the
amount of $1,800.00 and providing for an average interest rate of
4.09274%.
McDonald-Moore and Company, accompanied by certified check in the
amount of 51,800.00 and providing for an average interest rate of
4.1051:•:.
Braun, Bosworth and Company, accompanied by certified check in the
amount of $1,800.00 and providing for an average interest rate of
4.1528%
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#417-57 RESOLVED that, the bids for the $90,000.00 Street Improve-
ment Bonds be referred to the Legal Department and the Chief Account-
ant for report and recommendation.
Chairman O'Neill declared a recess for fifteen minutes while this action was
taking place.
ime The meeting reconvened at 8:08 p.m.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark read the recommendation from the Department of
Law and the Chief Accountant.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was resolved that:
#418-57 WHEREAS, June 10, 1957, at 7:30 O'clock p.m. is the time fixed
for the opening of sealed bids for the purchase of 1957 Street Im-
provement Bonds of the par value of $90,000.00 of the City of Livonia,
to be dated May 1, 1957;
AND WHEREAS, said bids have been publicly opened and read by
the City Clerk;
AND WHEREAS, said bids are as follows:
Name of Bidder Maturity Interest Rate Premium Discount
1. First of Michigan 1958 - 1966 4 1/4 % $104.19
Corporation 1967 - 1971 4 Average Int. 4.09274 %
Interest Cost $27,544.02
2. McDonald-Moore 1958 - 1966 4 1/4 % 20.43
and Company 1967 - 1971 4 ;b Average Int. 4.10518 %
Interest Cost $27,627.90
3. Braun, Bosworth 1958 - 1968 4 1/4 % 9.90
and Company1969 - 1971 4 Average Int. 4.1528 %
Interest Cost $27,948.31
AND WHEREAS, the bid of First of Michigan Corporation has been
determined to produce the lowest interest cost to the City;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that said 1957 Street Improvement
Bonds of the par value of $90,000.00 of the City of Livonia, to be
dated May 1, 1957, be awarded to said First of Michigan Corporation.
RESOLVED FURTHER that the City Clerk shall return the good faith
checks of unsuccessful bidders to each bidder's representative pre-
sent upon proper receipt or by registered mail.
A roll call vote was taken upon the above resolution, with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert, O'Neill
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was:
#419-57 RESOLVED that the minutes of the 209th Regular Meeting of
Eftthe Council of the City of Livonia, held June 3, 1957, are hereby
approved as submitted.
AYES: Bagnall, Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert and O'Neill
NAYS: Jones
The Chairman declared the resolution adopted.
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The City Attorney, William N. Ponder, made a report to the Council in regard
to a law suit action entitled "Livonia Federation of Civic Associations vs the City
of Livonia and Other Defendants." The action filed was denied in Circuit Court by
Judge McCrea.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, referred to the report of Mayor Brashear to
the Council, dated May 29, 1957, in regard to sewage disposal charges against the
Chevrolet Spring and Bumper Plant under Ordinances #98 and #115.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#420-57 RESOLVED that, the letter from the Mayor dated May 29, 1957,
in regard to the billing of Chevrolet Spring and Bumper Plant for sew-
age disposal charges under Ordinances No. 98 and No. 115 and the at-
tached opinion dated May 28, 1957, from Miller, Canfield, Paddock and
Stone, regarding the same matter, are hereby referred to a special
committee of the Council for its report and recommendation.
Councilman Bagnall reported for the Finance Committee.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#421-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Civil Service
Commission dated May 15th and approved by the Mayor on May 16, 1957,
there is hereby transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to the
Civil Service Commission Budget Account No. 8 (Publishing), the sum
of $600.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the aforementioned resolution with the following result :
AYES: Bagnall, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert and O'Neill.
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was:
#422-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the City Engineer
and Director of Public Works, dated June 3, 1957, there is hereby
transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to the Department of
Public Works Engineering Account No. 11 (Electricity), the sum of
$500.00, to cover the cost of lighting the Engineering Building and
LWater Service Department for the balance of the fiscal year.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert and O'Neill.
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was:
#423-57 RESOLVED that, the sum of 6999.47 be transferred from Unappro-
L priated surplus to the Department of Works, Road Maintenance Account
DPW 25, to reimburse the department for driveway tile sold to home-
owners during the first five months af the 1957 fiscal year.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution, with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert and O'Neill.
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Kleinert reported for the Streets and Road Committee.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#424-57 RESOLVED that, the Council having considered the report of
the Streets and Roads Committee does herein authorize and instruct
the Department of Public Works to immediately proceed with the im-
provement of that portion of Ashurst Road which crosses the Gates
Drain in Coventry Gardens Subdivision; and that this improvement
shall consist of lengthening the existing tile, adding sufficient
road material to provide for two lane traffic and walk area and the
installation of a guard rail.
The City Clerk, Marie I. Clark, read by title the following ordinance, which
ordinance was introduced by Councilman Bagnall on June 3, 1957.
NO. 174
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AAD DIRECTION OF SPECIAL
PATROLMEN TO BE KNOWN AS "AUXILIARY POLICE" OFFICERS FOR EMERGENCY
DUTY AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE TERMS
THEREOF.
A roll call vote was taken thereon, with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones and O'Neill.
NAYS: Kleinert
The Chairman declared the ordinance adopted, and it will become effective on date of
Publication, June 20, 1957.
Councilman Ventura explained that Council President Grant had appointed a spe-
cial committee, to be known as the Legislative Committee, consisting of Councilmen
Ventura, Daugherty and O'Neill.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#425-57 RESOLVED that, the proposed ordinance to license the operation
of trucks doing hauling and delivering for hire in the City of Livonia
is hereby referred to the Legislative Committee of the Council for its
report and recommendation.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark read a letter dated June 5, 1957, to the Council
from W. R. McCary, City Engineer, and Dave Meinzinger, Director of Public Works, dated
June 5, 1957, regarding appraisal of 28425 W. Chicago for the construction of the West
half of Harrison Avenue.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#426-57 RESOLVED that, there is hereby transferred from the Unappro-
priated Surplus to the Acquisition of Land Account of the budget, the
sum of $70.00 to be used for the purpose of paying Mr. Daniel J. Horgan,
18280 Asbury Park, Detroit 35, Michigan, for his services in apprais-
ing property located at 28425 W. Chicago; and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are authorized to do all things necessary to the full per-
L formance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution, with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert and O'Neill.
NAYS: None
Mr. Meredith Polston, owner of the property at 28425 W. Chicago Avenue, was
present at the meeting and upon his questioning, was informed that the City Attorney,
Mr. William N. Ponder and the Director of Public Works, Mr. Dave Meinzinger, would
arrange a meeting with him during the present week to discuss this matter further.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#427-57 RESOLVED that, the opinion of the City Attorney, dated June 4,
1957, rendered in connection with the Appeal of Michael J. Caffery from
a decision of the City Planning Commission (the precise question being,
whether or not the Zoning Board of Appeals, or the City Council has
jurisdiction to act as an appeal body from a decision of the City Plan-
ning Commission) be received and placed on file.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, referred to a letter dated May 29, 1957, received
from Dennis Boyle, Attorney for Western Golf and Country Club.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#428-57 RESOLVED that, the letters dated April 3, 1957 and May 29, 1957,
from Mr. Dennis Boyle, attorney, in regard to the Blue and Bell Drain,
as it affects the Western Golf and Country Club in Redford Township, are
hereby referred to the Department of Law for investigation and reply to
the writer of the above letters.
The Clerk read a letter dated May 22, 1957, to the Council from the City At-
torney, William N. Ponder, regarding proposed pay-back agreement, regarding Ordinance
#115.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was:
#429-57 RESOLVED, that the proposed pay-back agreement prepared and
submitted to the Council by the Department of Law which, in substance,
provides that where a proprietor has installed a trunk sewer at his
own expense, the City will reimburse a certain cost thereof when other
beneficiaries tap into the trunk, is hereby referred to the Legisla-
tive Committee of the Council for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution, with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert and O'Neill.
NAYS: Jones
The Chairman declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, referred the Council to a letter from the
Devonshire Park Civic Association and Bel-Aire Civic Association, regarding Henry Ruff
Road - curbs and gutters, dated May 10, 1957, and a letter from the President of De-
vonshire Park Civic Association, dated May 10, 1957 and, also, the report of the City
Engineer dated March 28, 1957.
Councilman Ventura offered the following resolution, seconded by Councilman
Bagnall:
RESOLVED that, the Council having considered a petition from the resi-
dents of Henry Ruff Road dated July 26, 1956 , requesting the City to in-
stall curbs and gutters on said road, and having also considered the re-
port of the City 1±ngineer dated Mardh 28, 1957, as to the estimated cost
of such project, the Council does herein determine that the curbs and
gutters shall be installed on Henry Ruff Road between Orangelawn and
Grandon; and the City Engineer is herein authorized to advertise and
receive bids for such project in accordance with the aforementioned re-
port of the City lIngineer.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted,
it was:
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#430-57 RESOLVED that, the foregoing resolution be amended as follows:
that the sum of money which it will cost for the aforementioned improvement
be submitted to the subdividers involved and that they be requested to make
payment.
The Chairman asked for a roll call vote on the resolution offered by Council-
man Ventura and seconded by Councilman Bagnall, as amended:
#431-57 RESOLVED that, the Council having considered a petition from the
residents of Henry Ruff Road dated July 26, 19560 requesting the City to
install curbs and gutters on said road, and having also considered the re-
port of tile City Engin,Jer dated March 28, 1957, as to the estimated cost
of such project, the Council does herein determine that the curbs and gutters
shall be installed on Henry Ruff Road between Orangelawn and Crandon; and the
City Engineer is herein authorized to advertise and receive bids for such
project in accordance with the aforementioned report of the CityEngineer;
and that the sum of money which it will cost for the aforementioned improve-
ment be submitted to the subdividers involved and that they be requested to
make pavment.
AYES: Bagnal 1, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones and O'Neill.
NAYS: Kleinert,
The Chairman declared the resolution adopted.
A recess was called at 9:12 P. M., after which the meeting resumed at 9:30 P.M.,
with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
The City. Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated June 10, 1957, to the
Council from W. R. McCarv, City Engineer and Dave Meinzinger, Director of Public Works
also dated June 10, 1957, subject: Costs of Off-Site Sanitary sewer, Ann Arbor Trail
Subdivision.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#432-57 RESOLVED that, Harry Sosnick Management Co., 14900 Wyoming, Detroit,
ichigan, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve the pro-
posed plat of the following Subdivision: Ann Arbor Trail Subdivision, located
in part of the South 1/2 of the Northwest quarter of Section 31; and it appear-
ing that tentative approval of said prqposed plat was given by the City Planning
Commission under date of April 19, 1957; 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 4c)rks under date of
June 6, 1957; 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,
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and the rules and regulations of the Department of Public "orks,
within a period of tw (2) years from the date of this resolution;
(2) That the installation of such improvements than be supervised
and inspected by the Department of Public v4orks and si ch 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 proprie-
tors a bond to the City of Livonia, in such form as may be approved
by the City Attorney, and in the following amount: - $426,000.00
- - - - - - - Four Hundred Ninety-six Thousand Dollars
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of
Livonia have been fully paid;
(4) 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;
(5) Provided, however, that the proprietor shall install and complete
said green belt as the same is shown on said plat, in accordance with
plans and specifications as determined by the Department of Parks
and Recreation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert and O'Neill.
NAYS: None,
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated May 31, 1957, to the
Council from Harry E. Wolfe regarding improvements in Livonia Hills Subdivision.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#433-57 RESOLVED that, the matter of the request of Harry E. Wolfe in his
letter dated May 31, 1957, be tabled until the next regular meeting of this
Council and referred to the Department of Law for preparation and presentation.
The Clerk presented an application for taxicab license, submitted by Vernon
Foster and John Harrison.
By Councilron Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
h434-57 RESOLVED that, the letter and requests of Mr. John F. Harrison
and Mr. Vernon E. Foster dated ila,y 22, 1957, is hereby referred to the
transportation Committee of theCouncil for its report and recommendation.
The Clerk read a letter dated May 15, 1957 to the Council from the Como Lake
Subdivision Property Owners Association regarding extension of contract sewer.
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By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman. Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#435-57 RESOLVED that, the letter and request of the Como Lake Sub-
division Property Owners Association dated May 15, 1957, is hereby re-
ferred to the Water and Sewer Board for its report and recommendation.
The Clerk presented a request from Mr. Clarence Charest, represented by Mr.
David E. Cole at this meeting, that consideration of Petitions No. Z-215 and Z-223 be
delayed for one or two weeks.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#436-57 RESOLVED that, Petitions No. Z-215 and Z-223 be tabled until
the next regular meeting of the Council, June 17th.
The Clerk read a letter dated May24, 1957, to the Council from the City
Planning Commission regarding Petition No. Z-218.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnal1 and unanimously
adopted, it was
#436-57 - A RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission dated May 24, 1957, as to Petition No. Z-218 of Gertrude
Patton for a change of zoning classification in the Southeaat 1/4 of Section
30 from RUFB to R-2,, has been considered and such petition is hereby denied.
The Clerk read a letter dated May 24, 1957, to the Council from the City
Planning Commission, regarding Petition No. Z-219.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#436-57 - B RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission dated May 24, 1957, as to Petition No. Z-219 of C.
Russell Bull, Redford Cement Floor Company for a change of zoning classifi-
cation in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13 from RUFB to C-1, has been con-
sidered and such petition is hereby denied.
The Clerk read a letter dated Pay 21 1957, to the Council from the City
Planning Commission, regarding Petition No. Z-220.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by C ouncilmen Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1.36-57 - C RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission dated May 24, 1957, as to Petition No. Z-220 of Maria
Gargaro for a change of zoning classification in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
13 from C-1 to C-2, has been considered and such petition is hereby denied.
Councilman Bagnall left the meeting room at 10:17 P. M., just before the roll call on
the above resolution, therefore, the vote was: Ayes - 5, Nays - 0.
The Clerk read a letter dated May 214, 1957, to the Council from the Planning
Commission , regarding Petition No. Z-221.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman. Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#137-57 RE:,CLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning
Commission dated May 24, 1957, as to Petition No. Z-221, submitted by Livonia
Hills, Inc., and Harry E. Wolfe, Inc., for a change of zoning classification
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6 from AG-B to RU is approved; #nd said
Petition No. Z-221 is granted, and the City Attorney is instructed to pre-
pare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution.
The Clerk read a letter dated May 24, 1957, to the Council from the Planning
Commission, regarding Petition No. Z-221 .
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#137-57 - A RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Plan-
ning Commission dated May 24, 1957, as to Petition No. Z-221 of John Carle-
simo for a change of toning classification in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3
from RUFB to C-2, has been considered and such petition is hereby denied.
The Clerk read a letter dated May 29, 1957, to the Council from the City
Planning Commission regarding Petition No. Z-225.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#438-57 RESOLVED that, the Council having received Petition No. Z-225,
wherein the Planning Commission, pursuant to a public hearing held on
Tuesday, May 21, 1957, resolved to amend the Master Thoroughfare Plan of
the City of Livonia so as to delete the extension of Wiest Chicago Road
between Henry Ruff Road and Sunset Avenue in Section 35, does hereby
approve of such action and acknowledge receipt of same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daaigherty, Ventura, Jones and O'Neill.
NAYS: Kleinert.
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The Chairman declared the resolution adopted.
The Clerk read a letter dated May 24, 1957, to the Council from R. W. Tent,
President of Parkview Acres Association,regarding Parkview Acres Subdivision Drainage
Petition.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#439-57 RESOLVED that, the letter dated May 24, 1957, from R. W. Tent,
President, Parkview Acres Association, wherein they request a complete
survey of the drainage problems in their subdivision is hereby referred
to the Department of Public Works for a report and recommendation.
The Clerk read a letter dated May 2$, 1957, from Robert L. Page, Vice President,
Rosedale Gardens Civic Association, to the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#440-57 RESOLVED that, the Rosedale Gardens Civic Association is here-
with granted permission to transport and fire aerial fireworks on or
about July 4, 1957, on the park grounds south of West Chicago in Sec-
tion 34; provided, however, that this display is to be under the super-
vision of the Livonia Fire Department and further that the City of
Liv onia will not be responsible for any injury or damage caused by the
fireworks or by persons using them.
The Clerk read a letter to the Council dated June 4, 1957, from the Trojan
Building Company regarding Trojan Subdivision.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was:
#441-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of Joseph H. Friedman,
Trojan Building Company, dated June 4, 1957, the Council does herein
reaffirm that approval given for the proposed frojan Subdivision by
Council Resolution No. 133-57, subject to all the terms and provisions
of such resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the above resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Kleinert, Ventura and O'Neill.
NAYS: Daugherty.
Mr. Bagnall arrived at 10:30 p.m., and abstained from voting on the above resolution,
iie due to the fact that he had not been present at the proposal of same.
The Chairman declared the resolution adopted.
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The Clerk read a letter from Country Homes Association to the Council, dated
June 1, 1957, stating position regarding Ordinance No. 115.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#442-57 RESOLVED that, the letter dated June 1, 1957, from Frank E.
Gokay, President, Country Honies Association, and the letter dated
June 6, 1957, from the Council of Civic Associations, Section 35, in
regard to deliberation toward amending Ordinance No. 115, be referred
to the Sewer Committee of the Council for its report and recommendation.
Chairman O'Neill announced that the next Council Study Session would be held on
Wednesday, June 12, 1957.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#443-57 RESOLVED that the Council suspend the rules in order to take
care of the appropriation for the Library Commission.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was:
#444-57 RESOLVED that, there be and hereby is transferred from the
Unallocated Funds the amount of $100.00 to a Miscellaneous Account,
to be established for the Library Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution, with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert and O'Neill.
NAYS: none
On motion of Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, this 210th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly ad-
journed at 10:39 p.m., June 10,1957.
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Ma W. Clark, City Clerk