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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1957-09-23 Page 3047 MINUTES OF TUE T;i0 HUNDRED TaENTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF LIVONIA On September 23, 195i, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:17 P. M., by the President of the Council. Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present-- Austin T. Grant, Frank O'Neill, Sydney B. Bagnall, Rudolf R. Kleinert and Peter A.Ventura. Absent-- David L. Jones and *John T. Daugherty. By Councilman O'Neill, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #724-57 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 220th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia held Sepbember 16, 1957, are hereby ap- proved as submitted. *Councilman Daugherty arrived at 8:20 P. M. Councilman Ventura read a report from the Legislative Committee. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #725-57 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated September 19, 1957, regarding the Canteen Company, is hereby concurred with by the Council. Councilman Ventura read a report from the Lunicipal Waste Committee of the Council dated September 1; , 1957, which was received and placed on file. The hour of 8:30 P. M., having arrived, Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, opened and read the following bids: COMPREHENSIVE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE 1. Midwes,, Underwriters $1,313.31 annually 2. William ood Agency, Inc. $ 901.18 " net 30 days. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded lo • Councilman O'Neill and unanimously adopted, it was Page 3048 #726-57 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for Comprehensive Commercial Insurance are hereby referred to the Insurance Committee for report and recommendation. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #727-57 RESOLVED that, the report of the Finance Committee for the month of July, 1957, is hereby approved and a summary spread upon the minutes as follows: General, Administrative and Legislative: $ 8,208.29 Department of Public Safety: 3,906.81 Department of Public Works 27,445.03 Department of Parks and Recreation: 4,758.13 Insurance $ 8,428.82 Auditing 1,668.50 Acquisition of Land 8,47.8.00 Retirement 22,3W4.65 Long Term Improvement Program 3,000.00 43,859.97 General ledger Accounts: 4,395.24 TOTAL: $92,573.47 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura and Grant. NAYS: None. Marie W. Claxic, City Clerk, read a letter dated September 23, 1957 from the Fire Commissioner regarding bide for Firemen's Dress Uniforms. 7 iiU i / Page 30 .9 By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #728-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the Fire Commissioner dated September 17, 1957, the bid of Mike Stark, 7455 Grand River, Detroit 4, Michigan, dated September 16, 1957, in the amount of $1,085.30 for supplying seven complete firemen's dress uniforms, is hereby accepted, such having been in fact the lowest bid received, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #729-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission dated August 13, 1957, and having considered the offer of the owner of Lot 250, Grennada Park Subdivision to sell such lot to the City for the sum of $5,500.00, this figure having been established by a professional appraiser as the fair market value of such lot, and in view of the City's need of the aforesaid property in connection with its plan for providing adequate park areas, the Council does herein approve of the purchase of the above referred to parcel of land; and the sum of *5,500.00 is hereby transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to the Acquisition of Band Account to be used for the purpose of purchasing the lot described above, and upon the approval of the City Attorney as to the marketability Of title and other legal requirements having been satisfied, the Mayor and City Clerk are herein authorized to do all things necessary to complete said transaction. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura and Grant. NAYS: None. L � r Page 3850 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #730-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the Building Code Board of Appeals dated July 22, 1957, and the report of the Building Inspection Fees Committee dated August 26, 1957, Council resolution #713-56 adopted by the Council at the regular meeting of October 29, 156, establishing a schedule of fees for permits and in- spections is hereby amended so as to delete therefrom the portions which deal with semi-annual inspections and annual inspections and to sub- stitute in lieu thereof the following: Annual Commercial Recreation Buildings $ 7.00 Dance Halls 7.00 Theaters, Minor 10.00 Theaters, Major 15.00 Assembly Halls 10.00 Pari-Mutual Racetrack (buildings & Premises) 200.00 Factory Buildings Up to 5,000 sq. ft. 10.00 5001 to 25,000 sq. ft. 20.00 25,001 to 100,000 30.00 100,001 to 500,000 10.00 500,001 to 1,000,000 50.00 Over 1,000,000 60.00 Hospitals, Convalescent Homes, Institutional Buildings: Up to 10,000 sq. ft. in area 15.00 10,001 to 50,000 sq. ft. 20.00 50,001 to 100,000 25.00 Over 100,000 30.00 Public Establishments: Not exceeding 100 seating capacity 10.00 Exceeding 100 seating capacity 15.00 Rooming Houses (up to 4 rooms) 5.00 Rooming Houses (5 rooms and over), multiple 7.00 minimum Dwellings, Hotels, Motels plus .50 per unit Schools 10.00 Biennial Churches 7.00 Comnnrcial Buildings (all floors) Up to 1500 sq. ft. 5.00 1,501 to 5,000 sq. ft. 10.00 5,001 to 25,000 sq. ft. 20.00 25,001 to 100,000 sq. ft. 30.00 100,001 to 5001000 10.00 500,001 to 11000,000 sq. ft. 50.00 Over 1,000,000 sq. ft. 60.00 Office Buildings (all floors) Up to 1,500 sq. ft. 5.00 1,501 to 5,000 sq. ft. 10.00 5,001 to 25,000 sq. ft. 20.00 25,001 to 100,000 sq. ft. 30.00 1001001 to 500,000 10.00 500,001 to 1,000,000 sq. ft. 50.00 Over 1,000,000 sq. ft. 60.00 Public Buildings 15.00 Page 3051 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Kleinert, Ventura and Grant. NAYS: Daugherty and Bagnall. The President declared the resolution adopted. President Grant relinquished the chair to Vice President O'Neill at 8:52 P. M., and was excused. The report from the Department of Public works regarding letter from Coventry Gardens Improvement Association, pursuant to resolution #697-57, was received and placed on file. Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter from Burt Homes, Inc., request- ing amendment to resolution #439-56. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #731-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of Irving Levine, Burt Homes, Inc., 16021 W. McNichols Roads Detroit 35, MiChigans dated September 19, 1957, Section 5 of Council resolution #)439-56, approving the Meni-Lynn Subdivision, is hereby amended so as to delete that portion which reads as follows: "And further, that the offer of an agreement contained in letters from Burt Homes, Inc., dated June 13, 1956 and July 2, 1956, addressed to the City Attorney, be accepted"; all other conditions or requirements set forth in the above resolution and other resolutions concerning the Merl-Lynn Subdivision shall in no way be affected by this action and shall remain in full force and effect. Councilman Grant returned at 8:58 P. M. Councilman Kleinert was excused at 9:11 P.M., and returned at 9:15 P.M. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: Arrin: Kleinert, Ventura, Grant and O'Neill. NAYS: Daugherty and Bagnall. The Vice President declared the resolution adopted. A recess was called at 9:21 P. M., after which the meeting resumed with all members present who were named as present in the original roll cp11 of this meeting, except Councilmen Daugherty and Bagnall, who returned at a later time; President Grant presiding. Page 3052 By Councilman haeinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously Ladopted, it was #732-57 RESOLVED that, the Council suspend the rules of order to consider bids for curbs and gutters on Henry Ruff Road. Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, thereupon opened and read the following bids: CURBS AND GUTTERS ON HENRY RUFF ROAD 1. Ministrelli Construction Company 423,806.60 2. A. J. Smith Contracting Company S14,408.25 By Councilman O'Neill, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #733-57 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for curbs and gutters on Henry Ruff Road be referred to the Engineering Department for report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Ventura and Grant. NAYS: Kleinert. Imo The President declared the resolution adopted. Councilman Daughert returned at 9:40 P. N. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #734-57 RESOLVED that, the Council, after considering Petition No. Z-232 and the recommendation of the City Planning Commission in connection there- with, does hereby refer such petition back to the Planning Commission with the suggestion that the Commission consider amending such petition to read C-1 where it now reads M-1. Councilman Bagnall returned at 9:42 P. M. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #735-57 RESOLVED that, the Council has considered the Planning Commission's recommendation in connection with Petition No. Z-234 dated August 27, 1957, and before taking any action on such petition, does hereby refer Petition No. Z-234 to the Department of Law for its study and for suggestions and re- commendations in regard thereto. L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Ventura and Grant. NAYS: Kleinert. The President declared the resolution adopted. Page 3053 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #736-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission dated September 6, 1957, as to Petition No. Z-107a of J. R. Cunningham for change of zoning classification in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2 from RUFB to C-12 Petition No. Z-107a is hereby approved and granted; and the City Attorney is instructed to prepare an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution. The President relinquished the chair to the Vice President at 9:t8 P. M. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Kleinert, Ventura, Daugherty and O'Neill. NAYS: Bagnall and Grant. The Vice President declared the resolution adopted. The President resumed the chair at 10:02 P. M. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission dated September 6, 1957, as to Petition No. Z-219a of C. Russell Bull for change of zoning classification in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13 from RUFB to R-2, Petition No. Z-219a is hereby denied. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously adopted, it was #737-57 RESOLVED that, consideration of Petition No. Z-219a be tabled until the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #738-57 RESOLVED that, consideration of Petition No. Z-230 be tabled to the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, it was #739-57 RESOLVED that, the Council has considered the report aid recom- mendation of the City Planning Commission dated September 6, 1957 as to Petition No. Z-231 of Clifford A. Green for change of zoning classification in the Southeast 1/11 of Section 3 from R-1-B to C-11 such Petition No. Z-231 is hereby granted; and the City Attorney is instructed to prepare an or- dinance amending Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was Page 3054 #740-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the City Planninc Commission dated September 6, 1957, as to Petition No. Z-235 of Forest L. Lawrence for change of zoning classification in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24 from RUFB to C-1, Petition No. Z-235 is hereby approved and granted; with the stipulation by the petitioner that the use of said property will be confined to a medical and dental clinic or other pro- fessional offices; and the City Attorney is instructed to prepare an or- dinance amending Ordinance No. 50 in accordance with this resolution. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #741-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recoinmendation of the City Planning Commission dated September 6, 1957, as to Petition No. Z-238 of Harry Slatkin Builders, Inc., for change of zoning classification in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17 from AG-B to R-1-A„ Petition No. Z-238 is here- by approved and granted; and the City Attorney is instructed to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: oiNe111 , Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Daugherty and Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman haeinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, it was #742-57 RESOLVED that, Mr. Edward P. Frohlich, 1855 Guardian Building, Detroit 25, Michigan, as proprietor, having requested the City Council to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision: Frohlich Subdivision, situated in part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, City of Livonia, Michigan; and it appearing that tentative approval of said plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of July 2, 1957; and it appearing that the proposed subdivision consists of only four lots and has been submitted by the proprietor in an effort to comply with the requirements of the State Plat Act; and it further appearing, pursuant to a letter from the Department of Public dated September 11, 1957, that no public improvements are required to be installed in said proposed subdivision pursuant to the pro- visions of the City Plat Ordinance and further recommending that no improve- ment bond be posted; that the Council does hereby approve said proposed plat, and the City Clerk is herebxr authorized to affix her signature to said plat as evidence of this approval. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #743-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Civil Service Commission dated September 18, 1957, the Council does hereby concur in the establishment of the following classification and rate of pay: Sewer Repairman - $2.25 (first 6 months) 2.30 ( 7 thru 12 months) 2.40 ( after 12 months) Page 3055 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Dagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #7LJ.-57 RESOLVED that, the petition of property owners on Deering, Floral and Curtis Streets dated September 12, 1957, in connection with the rerout- ing of a certain drain, is hereby referred to the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #7 .5-57 RESOLVED that, there is herein requested of the Budget Director a report stating the amount of surplus funds available from the present sewer bond issue; and that the letter of Henry C. Laughlin, 18725 Middle Belt Road, Livonia, dated September 9, 1957, is hereby referred to the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works for an estimate of the cost of installing the sanitary sewer lead described in the above letter. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by CouncilmanBa gnall and unanimously adopted, it was #746-57 RESOLVED that, the letter f rom Slavik Builders, Inc., dated September 12, 1957, in connection with the Plat Ordinance requirement that funds be deposited to coker the cost of planting and maintaining trees in subdivisions, is hereby referred to the Department of Public Works for its report and recommendation. By Couhcilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously adopted, it was #74+7-57 RESOLVED that, the letter from Harold H. Gordon, Gordon-Begin Real Estate Company, dated September 12, 1957, wherein the writer requests that the City enter into a pay-back agreement in connection with a certain sewer line adjacent to the Har-Lo Subdivision, is hereby referred to the Legislative Committee of the Council for its report and recommendation. The letter from Wayne County Department of Health, Morton S. Hilbert, Director,, Division of Engineering regarding proposed Sewage li.sposal Plant, Glen- brook Estates, dated September 5, 1957, was received and placed on file. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, it was Page 3056 #7L8-67 RESOLVED that, having considered the request from the Flynn Garage and Cement Company, 12800 Telegraph Road, that certain c hanges be made in garage building requirements and having also considered the recommendation of the Building Code Board of Appeals in this connection, the Council does herein refer the matter to the Bureau of Inspection and the Building Code Board of Appeals for the preparation of an amendment to the Building Code setting forth footing requirements in connection with garage construction. The report of the Municipal Court for the month of August, 1957, was re- ceived and placed on file. By Councilman O'Neill, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was #749-57 RESOLVED that, the proposed resolution regarding Wayne County filtration plant and water system project be tabled. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Kleinert, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: Bagnall and Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall„ it was #750-57 RESOLVED that, the recommendation of the Department of Public Works submitted September 23, 1957, that the bid of the A. J. Smith Company in the amount of $14,408.25 for curbs and gutters on Henry Ruff Road, being the low bid, be forwarded to the subdividers concerned, with the reques-,., that they act to accept the bid and submit the necessary funds accordingly. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall and Grant. NAYS: Kleinert and Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #751-57 RESOLVED that, the Insurance Committee be authorized to advertise in the official newspaper for bids on the Fleet Insurance for a period of one year. A recess was called at 11:07 P. 14, after which the meeting resumed with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting. Page 3057 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #752-57 RESOLVED that, the Council hereby determines to reconsider its previous action taken on resolution #713-57 at its regular meeting held September 16, 1957, in connection with Lyndon Meadows Subdivision. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Ventura and Grant. NAYS: Kleinert. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adoptedl it was #753-57 RESOLVED that, the matter of approval of Lyndon Meadows Sub- division be tabled to the first regular meeting in October, 1957. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Couhcilman Daugherty, it was #754-57 RESOLVED that, regular meetings of the Council of the City of Livonia for the month of October, 1957, be held on the 7th, 14th and 28th. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Ventura and Grant. NAYS: Kleinert. The iresident declared the resolution adopted. On motion of Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, this 221st regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 11:54 P. M., September 23, 1957. ),/ MAri604. Clark, City Clerk PAGE NUMBERS 3048 & 3049 HAVE EkEN10/E-TYPED PURSUANT TO REQUEST OF THE CITY COUNCIL DATED OCTOBER 8, 1957 .