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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1957-07-22 ADJOURNED 2955 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED TWO HUNDRED FOURTEENTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On July 22, 1957, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:27 P. M., by the President of the Council. Councilman Bagnall delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present -- Austin T. Grant, Frank O'Neill, Sydney B. Bagnall, Rudolf R. Kleinert, David L. Jones, Peter A. Ventura and John T. Daugherty. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #530-57 RESOLVED, that the Council suspend its regular order of business in order to hear reports from City officials and Committees of the Council. Councilman Daugherty read the report of the Sewer and Water Committee of the Council dated July 22, 1957. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #531-57 RESOLVED, that the report of the Sewer and Water Committee dated July 22, 1957 be accepted, and that the report be spread at length on the minutes of the Council, showing amendments thereto as follows: Honorable Members of the Council City of Livonia Re: Master Storm Drainage Plan Gentlemen: On Thursday evening, July 18, 1957, the Sewer and Water Committee of the Council conducted a meeting for the primary purposes of detailing and setting in motion the procedures necessary to place the proposed Master Storm Drainage Plan before the citizens of Livonia for a vote thereon. Invited to this meeting were Mr. A. Roth, Consulting Engineer and Mr. L. H. Schimmel, Director of the Municipal Advisory Council. Also present were Councilmen A. Grant, F. O'Neill, J. Daugherty, P. Ventura, S. Bagnall, and D. Jones; Mayor William W. Brashear, Public Works Director D. Meinzinger, City Attorney William N. Ponder and Assistant City Attorney C. J. Pinto. The following is a report setting forth the information received and action taken at such meeting. 2956 Mr. Schimmel, questioned on the financing of such project, com- mented that a three mill levy would adequately finance a ten million dollar bond issue. Asked further in connection with the financing of this im- provement the following information was also given: That the amount of millage levied did not necessarily have to be static but could commence at a lesser rate and after a certain number of years be increased; e.g., for the first five years 2-1/2 mills, thereafter a three-mill levy; that if a surplus was available because the three mills proved to be more than adequate then additional bonds for like improvements could be issued and retired by the use of such funds. Mr. Schimmel requested an estimate of the city's growth for the next ten years in terms of assessed valuation in order that he may pre- pare the necessary figures in connection with the retirement of the proposed bond issue. The council members present and the Mayor were in agreement and suggested to Mr. Schimmel the figures of 250 million dollar assessed valuation in five years and 300 million dollars after ten years, as the estimated growth during such periods. All present seemingly agreed that these figures were conservative. Mr. Schimmel then informed the Council that he would prepare schedules showing various methods for financing and retiring this particular bond issue. Next, our committee and those present directed questions to Mr. Roth, consulting engineer. Mr. Roth commented that perhaps the cost figure of eleven million dollars should be used as an estimate of the total cost of this project. Mr. Schimmel suggested that it would be wise to ask for and receive authorization for the issuance of a sufficient amount of bonds so as to preclude any possibility of having an inadequate supply of funds available to finance the improvement. He pointed out in this connection that all of the bonds so authorized need not be issued if the cost of the project proves to be less than anticipated. Mr. Roth in answer to questions directed to him, stated that rights-of-way would have to be secured for outlets through Nankin and Redford Townships but that no difficulty should be anticipated in securing same since this plan is of substantial benefit to both of these communities. It was also stated that the basis for a reasonable agreement with Western Golf and Country Club appears to have been arrived at as a result of discus- sions with the proprietors. When asked about his fee for the Master Storm Drainage project, Mr. Roth stated it would be 3% for preparation of plans and 2% for supervising inspection, handling contracts and other related services, a total of 5%. Mr. Roth was asked by the City Attorney if he would see Mr. J. Nunneley, bonding counsel, as soon as possible and to provide certain necessary information requisite in preparing the necessary reeolutions for the calling of a special election to present the question to the public. Mr. Roth stated he would see the bonding attorneys Friday morning, July 19, and furnish the required data. Throughout the above discussion the following information was cited and is worthy of note: That there is no advantage interest-wise in having the County issue general obligation bonds, and further, that general obligation bonds are 2957 far more attractive to prospective purchasers than revenue bonds. Mr. Roth stated, after being questioned, that there were certain things that could be done presently to afford relief to certain sec- tions of the city presently being flooded during heavy storms, and indicated that he would make such study and recommendation for the sum of $500.00. The council members indicated that such an appropria- tion would be made in the near future. Also discussed at this meeting was the much needed relief for the Joy Road pumping station and it was indicated that the ordinance already prepared which would authorize the use of funds for this work should be introduced as soon as possible as an emergency ordinance. After the financial advisor and the engineering consultant had left our committee and others present summarized the action required as follows: 1. The City Attorney to contact the bonding counsel to insure that the necessary resolutions for calling a special election be ready for council's action by the meeting of July 22, 1957; 2. Mr. A. Roth, consulting engineer, to furnish certain re- quired information and data to the bonding attorneys before that date in order that such resolutions may be prepared; 3. That the City Attorney upon adoption of the above resolutions forward certified copies of same with copies of the Master Storm Drainage plan to the Wayne County Drain Commission, Wayne County Road Commission and to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, and that such parties be notified to contact the City Attorney's office if there are any difficulties or questions needing clarification or discussion. 4. Mr. A. Roth to contact the State Board of Health in regard to that portion of the plan that involves or affects combination sewers. 5. City Attorney will secure from the Consulting Engineer and the Department of Public Works descriptions of the rights-of-way required and commence negotiations toward acquiring same. 6. The Mayor to contact the appropriate officials in order to avoid any difficulty that may arise from dumping storm water into Rouge River. 7. The City Attorney to present to the Council at their meeting on Monday, July 22, 1957, an ordinance approved by the bonding attorneys authorizing the Council to expend certain portions of surplus funds from the present bond issue to finance needed extensions and additions to the present system, such ordinance will amend Section 13 of Ordinance No. 115. 8. That an appropriation of $500.00 be made to cover the cost of a study and report to be made by the consulting engineer towards 2958 temporary measures that can be taken to afford storm water relief at this time, and that the City Attorney prepare a resolution appropriating such sum. Amended by statements by Councilman Bagnall, as follows: At the meeting of the Water and Sewer Committee on July 18, 1957, Mr. A. Roth, Consulting Engineer, stated that if the City undertakes this improvement themselves that they should be able to complete this project as quickly as the county. He stated further that any additional clumping into the Rouge basin of storm water through the operation of this Master Plan will not endanger or cause any additional flooding to downriver areas. Councilman Bagnall stated that in his opinion the City of Livonia should proceed, upon approval of the voters, to install this improvement on its own since there was no advantage, interest- wise or time wise, in having the county do it and also by installing this improvement, the City of Livonia will retain control over such. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bagnall, O'Neill, Daugherty, Jones, Kleinert and Grant NAYS: Ventura The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #532-57 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the report and recommendation of the Sewer andWater Committee of the Council dated July 22, 1957, there is hereby transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to the proper budget account of the Department of Public Works the sum of : 500.00 to be used to cover the cost of a report and study by the firm of Hubbell, Roth and Clark, Inc. in regard to temporary measures toward providing storm water relief. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bagnall, O'Neill, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #533-57 RESOLVED that, Whereas, the existing drainage facilities in the City of Livonia are totally inadequate to drain the lands and properties in said City, particularly in the sections of said City which have been under steady development for residential, commercial and industrial use, with the result that flooding of lands and base- ments occurs whenever a slightly heavier rainfall than usual is ex- perienced, with the resultant menace to the public health of said City, as well as the inconvenience to its citizens; 2959 And Whereas, to correct said situation, the City Council deems it necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens to acquire and construct the necessary trunk storm sewers and appurtenances to meet the needs now existing for adequate drain- age facilities in said City; And Whereas, the consulting engineering firm of Hubbell, Roth and Clark, of Birmingham, Michigan, has been retained by the City to prepare a master storm sewer plan for the entire City, as well as a plan for trunk sewers needed immediately in those areas either fully developed, or in process of development to provide adequate drainage; And Whereas, said consulting engineers have prepared a general plan for a trunk storm sewer system which is immediately needed in said City, which system will be a part of the master storm sewer plan prepared by said engineers, the remaining portion of which will be acquired, constructed and financed in the future, as the need arises. That said general plan for said portion of the system im- mediately needed is on file in the office of the City Clerk and avail- able for public inspection; which plan bears date of July 22, 1957 and bears signatures of Council President and City Clerk; And Whereas, the total estimated cost of said trunk storm sewer system immediately necessary, as shown by said general plan on file in the office of the City Clerk, has been estimated by the said consulting engineers, Hubbell, Roth and Clark, to be Ten Million (410,000,000.00) Dollars; And Whereas, the City Council deems it to be in the best interests of the City to provide the funds necessary to defray the cost of said trunk sewer system immediately necessary by borrowing the sum of not exceeding Ten Million ($10,000,000.00) Dollars and issuing the general obligation bonds of the City therefor. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The City Council estimates the period of usefulness of said trunk storm sewer system to be not less than forty (40) years. 2. There be submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Livonia at a Special City Election, which is hereby called to be held in said City on Monday, September 30, 1957, between the hours of 7:00 o'clock a. m. and 8:00 o'clock p. m., Eastern Standard Time, the following proposition; Storm Sewer Bonding Proposition Shall the City of Livonia, County of Jayne, Michigan, borrow the sum of not exceeding Ten Million (410,000,000.00) Dollars and issue general obligation bonds of the City there- for for the purpose of constructing trunk storm sewers to service portions of the City in immediate need thereof? 2960 3. Said proposition shall be stated as a separate pro- position on the ballot or voting machines, in substantially the form set forth in the preceding paragraph. 4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to post and publish Notice of Registration and Notice of Election for said Special City Election to be held on September 30, 1957, in manner required by law. 5. The Notice of Registration for said Special City Election shall be in substantially the following form: CITY OF LIVONIA COUNTY OF WAYNE, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF REGISTRATION TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan, who is not already registered may register for the Special Election to be held on the 30th day of September, 1957, in the City of Livonia. Registrations will be taken at the office of the City Clerk during regular working hours on regular working days up to and including Tuesday, September 3, 1957. The last day for receiving registrations for said Special Election to be held on September 30, 1957, will be Tuesday, the 3rd day of September, 1957, on which day the said Clerk will be at her office between the hours of 8:00 o'clock a. m. and 8:00 p. m., Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of re- ceiving registrations of electors qualified to vote. MARIE W. CLARK, CITY CLERK 6. The Notice of Election for said Special City Election shall be in substantially the following form: TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, COUNTY OF WAYNE, MICHIGAN: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by order of the City Council in resolution adopted July 22, 1957, there will be sub- mitted to the qualified electors of the City of Livonia at a Special Election to be held in said City on Monday, the 30th day of September, 1957, the following proposition: Storm Sewer Bonding Proposition Shall the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan, borrow the sum of not exceeding Ten Million ($10,000,000.00) Dollars and issue general obligation bonds of the City therefor for the pur- pose of constructing trunk storm sewers to service portions of the City in immediate need thereof? 2961 The place of election will be the regular voting place in each election precinct. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WTT,T, BE OPEN FROM 7:00 O'CLOCK A. M. TO 8:00 O'CLOCK P. iii., EASTERN STANDARD TIME, ON SAID MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1957. Only those qualified and registered electors having property in the City assessed for taxes, or the lawful husbands or wives of such parsons, are entitled to vote on said proposition. This Notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan. MARIE W. CLARK, CITY CLERK 7. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and they hereby are rescinded. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bagnall, O'Neill, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None The President declared the resolution adopted. Councilman Bagnall introduced the following emergency Ordinance: No. 178 AN ORDINANCE MENDING SECTION 13 OF ORDINANCE NO. 115 ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE COMBINING ALL SEWAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA INTO A SINGLE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM; PROVID- ING 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." THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 13 of Ordinance No. 115 of the City of Livonia entitled, "An Ordinance Combining all Sewage Disposal 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 Construc- ted; Providing for the Allocation and use of the Revenues Derived from the Collection of such Rates and Charges; Prohibiting Unauthorized Con- 2962 nections, Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof, and Repealing Certain Prior Ordinances," is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 13. (a) Nothing contained in this ordinance shall be construed to prevent the City from entering into additional Contracts with the County under the provisions of Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, and from entering into Contracts with others for the ac- quisition, construction and financing of additional sewers or sewage disposal facilities and the use of revenues derived from such additional projects for the payment of any obligations incurred thereby. (b) Nothing contained in this ordinance shall be construed so as to prevent the City from using certain portions of surplus funds, and the City is herein authorized to use certain portions of surplus revenues collected and resulting from the provisions of this ordinance for acquiring, constructing and financing extensions and additions to the sewers and sewage disposal facilities of the City of Livonia; provided, however, that such surplus funds shall be used only in the discretion and at the direction of the Council by a resolution authorizing the use of such funds after the Council has received from the Budget Director a recommendation that in his opinion such funds are available; and provided further, that only those portions of such surplus may be used as will leave remaining surplus revenues that are, in the opinion of the Council, sufficient and adequate to meet payments and other obligations due under the terms of the Contract. Section 2. 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 3. Should any part 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. Section 4. This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency ordi- nance nedessary to the protection of the public health, safety and welfare, and shall take effect immediately on publication. Councilman Bagnall thereupon read the Ordinance by title, and a roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Bagnall, O'Neill, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and will become effective on date of Publication, August 1, 1957. 2963 Councilman Ventura introduced the following emergency Ordinance: No. 179 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE CONNECTION OF DOWNSPOUTS WITH SANITARY SEWERS AND ALSO PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH MANHOLES. THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Basis for Action. The City Council on recommendation of the Department of Public Works, including the Engineering Division, and the Wayne County Department of Health, does hereby deem it necessary in the interest of public safety, health and welfare to prohibit the connection of roof downspouts to any sanitary sewer line and to likewise prohibit any interference with sanitary manhole covers or manholes to sanitary sewers. The term "sanitary sewer" as used in this ordinance shall not include com- bined sewers and shall apply only to sewers handling sanitary disposal exclusively. The term "interference with" shall include removal or tamper- ing in any way with hole covers or with sanitary sewer manholes and shall likewise include removal of same or any damage, alteration or addition to the same, except where such interference is expressly authorized in writing by the Department of Public Works. Section 2. Specific Prohibitions. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, corporations, partnerships or firms to: (a) cause or permit downspouts from roofs to be connected to any sanitary sewers within the City of Livonia; (b) interfere with any sanitary sewer manholes or manhole covers within the City of Livonia; (c) interfere with, impair, damage or destroy any of the sanitary sewer installations, lines, equipment and facilities within the City of Livonia; provided, however, that this prohibition shall in no way apply to duly authorized employees or representatives of the City of Livonia. Section 3. Enforcement. The provisions of this ordinance shall be enforced by the Department of Public Works and the Police Department. Section 4. Rules and Regulations. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to make rules and regulations for the purpose of im- plementing and carrying out the provisions of this ordinance provided such rules and regulations shall not be inconsistent or in conflict with this ordinance. Section 5. Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall upon conviction in addition to all other penalties provided herein, be subjected to a fine of not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars 0500) or imprisonment for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days or both such fine and imprisonment in the descretion of the Court. Section 6. Repeal. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in 2964 conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extend necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect. Section 7. Severability. 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. Section 8. Emergency. This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency ordinance necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare and shall become effective immediately on publication. Councilman Ventura thereupon read the Ordinance by title, and a roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Bagnall, O'Neill, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and will become effective on date of publication, August 1, 1957. Recess was called at 9:30 p. m. after which the meeting resumed with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting. The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read the following: (1) Resolution #448-56 adopted July 2, 1956; (2) Report of the Sewer Committee of the Council dated July 24, 1956; (3) Resolution #474-56 and (4) Letter dated September 5, 1956 addressed to the Director of Public Works by Edwin M. Orr, consulting engineer, regarding retaining a consulting engineer for preparation of plans and specifications for storm sewer in Section 36 with outlet at Joy Road Pumping Station. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously adopted, it was #534-57 RESOLVED, that the matter of expediting the construction of the Joy Road Pumping Station relief line be referred to the Director of Public Works and to the Mayor for a report and re- commendation, same to be presented to the Council by July 29, 1957. A recess was called at 10:25 p. m. for the purpose of discussing a proposed ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 60 by adding Section 11.18, Used Car 2965 Lots, after which the meeting resumed with all present who were named as present in the original roll ca]I of this meeting. Councilman Ventura introduced the following emergency Ordinance: No. 180 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 11.00 OF ORDINANCE NO. 60, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA ENTITLED, "ZONING ORDINANCE", BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 11.18 THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Article 11.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60, as amended, of the City of Livonia is hereby amended by adding thereto Section 11.18 as follows: Section 11.18 Used Car Lots. Used Car lots shall be permitted to be erected, established or operated in C-2 districts upon the approval of the Planning Commission after due notice and hearing in the manner provided in Subsection (a) of Section 17.03 of this Ordinance. For the purpose of this ordinance, the term "used car lot" shall include and refer to any part or parcel of land used for the identification, exchange or sale of used motor vehicles of any description whatsoever, excepting when such part or parcels of land are located adjacent to and such use is in- cidental to the operation of a licensed new car sales showroom. Section 2. All ordinances, resolutions or orders or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 3. If any part or parts of this ordinance are for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 4. This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency ordinance necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare and shall become effective immediately on publication. Councilman Ventura thereupon read the Ordinance by title, and a roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Bagnall, O'Neill, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Daugherty. The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and will become effective on date of Publiciation, August 1, 1957. 2966 By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #535-57 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Police Commissioner dated July 18, 1957, the bid of Harley- Davidson Motorcycle Company, 2801 John Lodge Highway, Detroit, Michigan, received July 15, 1957, in the amount of $2,097.76 is hereby accepted, such having been in fact the lowest bid received. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bagnall, O'Neill, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones and Grant. NAYS: Kleinert. The President declared the resolution adopted. Councilman Ventura reported on his investigation into the possibility of the City of Livonia renting the property at 32912 Five Mile Road. Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter dated July 22, 1957 addressed to the Council by the Mayor regarding leasing of the above property and purchase of the property just south of the present Parks and Recreation Building at 14305 Farmington Road. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #536-57 RESOLVED, that having considered the report of the Council Committee appointed to report on the subject of rental of property at 32912 Five Mile Road, City of Livonia, and the report of the Mayor dated July 22, 1957 relative to the same subject, that the City Council does hereby concur with the recommendations contained in said reports; and the City Attorney is hereby instructed to prepare a lease accord- ing to the terms of such report, and the Mayor and City Clerk are here- by authorized to execute said lease on behalf of the City; and that the sum of $400.00 be transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to the proper budget account for the purpose of making monthly payments due under said lease for the balance of the present fiscal year. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result; AYES: Bagnall, O'Neill, Daugherty, Ventura, and Grant. NAYS: Jones and Kleinert. The President declared the resolution adopted. Councilman Ventura reported for the Insurance Committee. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, and unanimously adopted, it was 2967 #537-57 RESOLVED, that the Insurance Committee be authorized to advertise for sealed bids on the Workmen's Compensation Insurance Policy which covers the employees of the City of Livonia. The City Clerk read a letter dated July 12, 1957 from the City Plan- ning Commission regarding Resolution #506-57 relative to Petition #Z-227, requesting the Council to meet with a committee of the Planning Commission on Thursday, July 25, 1957. The President instructed the Clerk to advise the Planning Commission that the request is granted. The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a report dated July 3, 1957 from the Chief Accountant and the City Clerk requesting a transfer of funds to the Acquisition of Land Account in connection with the purchase of the Gustave J. Zobel property. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #538-57 RESOLVED that the sum of 310,000.00 be transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to the Acquisition of Land General Account. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bagnall, O'Neill, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Eleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter dated July 5, 1957 from the Chief Accountant and the City Clerk requesting an appropriation for the purpose of paying the monthly rental payments on the City Dump, Curtis Street. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was #539-57 RESOLVED, that having considered the request contained in the letter from the Chief Accountant dated July 5, 1957, there is hereby transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to the Department of Public Works Budget Account No. 13 (Rent-Land Fill Dump), the sum of $1,500.00 to be used for making payments in accordance with an agreement dated September 14, 1956, in regard to the garbage dump located in Section 20; and there is also transferred from the Un- appropriated Surplus to the Department of Public Works Budget Account No. 13 (Rent-Dump), the sum of $800.00 to be used for monthly rental payments for use of the City Dump located in Section 9. 2968 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bagnall, O'Neill, Daugherty, Ventura, Jones, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. The City Clerk read a letter dated June 27, 1957 addressed to the Council by the Mayor regarding compensation for the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously adopted, it was #540-57 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered the letters of the Mayor dated October 5, 1956 and June 27, 1957, with reference to the question of additional compensation of the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, the Council does hereby request the Mayor to advise the Council of the duties of the various officials in the Water and Sewer Department and to make his recommendations as to what salaries these officials should draw in that department. ByCaosuncilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it w #541-57 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered the petition of residents on Milburn Avenue south of Bretton Road requesting the extension of a water line, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the City Engineer, the Water and Sewer Commission and the City Clerk for their report and recommendations with reference to the cost, size of pipe needed and the plans which would be necessary to accomplish such an extension. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #542-57 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 60 submitted by Councilman Bagnall, the same is hereby tabled and referred to the Committee of the Whole for further study and investigation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Ventura, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Bagnall, Daugherty and Jones. The President declared the resolution adopted and requested the matter be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Council. 2969 yw::uncilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it #543-57 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered the joint request of the Council and the Board of Education for the appoint- ment of a joint committee for the purpose of working out a solution to certain of the mutual problems facing the School Board and the City Government, the President is hereby authorized to appoint a Special Committee to meet with the Special anittee of the Board of Education to investigate the problems facing each governmental unit and report back to the Council with their recommendations for a solution to the problems. The President thereupon appointed the following Committee: Rudolf R. Kleinert John T. Daugherty Austin T. Grant The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read two letters dated June 28, 1957 from Slavik Builders, Inc. requesting reduction and release of certain sub- division improvement bonds. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, it was #544-57 RESOLVED, that action on the requests for the reduction and releasing on certain subdivision bonds contained in letters dated June 28, 1957 from Slavik Builders, Inc., 20063 James Couzens Highway, Detroit 35, Michigan, be tabled until there is submitted to the Council from the City Engineer reports and recommendations in regard thereto. The President requested the City Clerk to inquire of the Engineering Department as to the reason the above mentioned reports were not submitted. The City Clerk read letter dated July 1, 1957 from the City Attorney regarding jurisdiction over that portion of the Blue Drain which traverses Buckingham Village Subd.Lvision #2. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #545-57 RESOLVED, that the letter from the Department of Law dated July 1, 1957 in regard to the existing controversy between the Wayne County Drain Commissioner and the proprietor of Buckingham Village 2970 Subdivision No. 2 is hereby referred to the next. Committee of the Whole meeting for its consideration and recommendation. The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read letter dated June 27, 1957 from Joseph Milko, President of the Merriman Estates Civic Association. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones, and unanimously adopted, it was #546-57 RESOLVED, that the petition dater June 27, 1957, from property owners in the Merriman Estates Subdivision wherein they request the installation of sewers, is hereby referred to the Water and Sewer Commission and to the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works for their report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and, unanimously adopted, it was #547-57 RESOLVED, that Petition No. V-23 submitted by St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 27475 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, for vacating certain described property be referred to the City Plan- ning Commission for action according to law and Ordinance No. 29. Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter dated July 1, 1957 from Mr. and Mrs. George R. Smith concerning re-locating a certain drainage ditch over Lot #36 of Zimmerman & Porter's Schoolcraft Estates Subdivision. Councilman O'Neill was excused at 11:44 p. m. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #54E;-57 RESOLVED, that the letter of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Smith, 14151 Newburg Road, Livonia, Michigan, dated July 1, 1957, wherein it is requested that a certain ditch be diverted, is hereby referred to the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works for their report and recommendation. The report of the Municipal Court dated June 29, 1957 was presented, and the President ordered the same be placed on file. Councilman O'Neill returned at 11:46 p. m. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was 2971 #549-57 RESOLVED, that this meeting is hereby adjourned and the balance of the items on the agenda are to be placed on the agenda of the next regular meeting of the Council. The Adjourned 214th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 11:47 p. m. July 22, 1957. Marie W. Clark, City Clerk