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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1957-10-07 Page 3062 MINUTES OF THE TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On October 7, 1957, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Itchigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:18 P. M., by the Vice- President 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 and David L. Jones. Absent-- ***Austin T. Grant, **Peter A. Ventura and *John T. Daugherty. *Councilman Daugherty arrived at 8:21 P. M. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #757-57 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 221st regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia held September 23, 1957, be approved with the corrections as noted that the totals only for t he departments, as read in the report of the FinanceCommittee, be included in the minutes of this meeting. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, *Daugherty and O'Neill. NAYS: Jones. *Councilman Daugherty abstained from voting which is recorded as a yes vote under the provisions of Section 19 of Ordinance No. 27. The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted. Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter dated September 30, 1957, from the Fire Commissioner, Douglas Campbell. By Councilman Y�l.einert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was #758-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Fire Com- miissioner dated September 30, 1957, for the transfer of $450.00 from Acct. #70E to Acct.;#22,, such request is hereby granted in order to permit the purchase of 100 ampere, 12 volt, Leece Neville Alternator Systems for the two American LaFrance Fire Trucks. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Daugherty and O'Neill. NAYS: None. Page 3063 The hour of 8:30 P. M., having arrived, Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, opened and read the following Ui ds: COPPER TUBING AND PARTS - Water Department 1. A merican Brass Company - no bid 2. Amstar Supply 3. Michigan Hydrant & Valve Mfg. Co. 4. Murdock Brass Co. 5. Copper and Brass Sales 6. W. T. Andrew Co. 7. Norwest Plumbing & Heating Supply Co. 8. W. T. Andrew Co. 9. Nelson Company 10. Ellis & Ford Mfg. Co. 11. Hays Manufacturing Co. 12. Warren Plumbing Supply Co. Copies of the foregoing bids are on file in the office of the City Clerk. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #759-57 RESOLVED that, the bids for Copper Tubing and Parts be referred to the Sewer and Water Department for report and recommendation, with the request that a summary of the bids be included in their report, as called for in previous resolution of this Council. POLICE WINTER UNIFORMS 1. Mike Stark $1,918.72 **Councilman Ventura arrived at 8:12 P.M. 2. Guy Woolfolk $2,055.00 3. Ben's Uniforms $1,869.05 Copies of the foregoing bids are on file in the office of the City Clerk. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #760-57 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for police uniforms be referred to the Police Commissioner for report and recommendation. Austin T. Grant arrived at 8:15 P. M., and thereupon presided over the balance of the meeting. Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read letter from the Board of Wayne County Page 3064 Road Commissioners regarding final acceptance of sewer. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was #761-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the Mayor dated October 3, 1957, the Council does herein approve of the proposed agreement with the Wayne County Road Commission, George Jerome and Company, Engineers, the 7-Party Venture and the Surety in conne ction with the final acceptance of sewers in Sections 1, 2, 3, and 14 of the Livonia Sewer Project, such agree- ment having been arrived at on September 17, 1957, at a meeting of the above parties, the terms and conditions of such agreement being set forth in a letter from A. T. Kunze, Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners dated September 24, 1957, and further that the Council does herein finally accept all the above sections of the Livonia Sewer Project, except that the acceptance of sewers in Section 2 of the project shall not extend to the sewer line in Rayburn Avenue from Farmington Road to Hubbard Road and that acceptance of this line is only for the purpose of placing such sewer in operation, making connections thereto and carrying out the provisions of all ordinances pertaining thereto, but without waiver of any rights or claims as to defects, damages or performance of contract; and further that the acceptance of the said Rayburn line is expressly conditioned on the 7-Party Venture depositing with the City the $30,000.00 surety bond re- ferred to in the above agreement; and further that upon the effective date of this resolution and when all terms and conditions of the agreement have been satisfactorily complied with, the Department of Public Works is herein authorized to do all things necessary to put such sewer facilities into service. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura and Grant. NAYS: Daugherty. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was resolved that #762-57 WHEREAS, at an election duly called and held in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan, on Monday, September 30, 1957, be- tween the hours of 7:00 o'clock a.m. and 8:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, the proposition hereinafter set forth was submitted; AND WHEREAS returns from the voting precincts at said election have been filed with WHEREAS, City Clerk and have been presented and examined by the City Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The City Council hereby determines that the votes cast at said Special City Election held on September 30, 1957, on the bonding proposition were as follows: Shall the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan, Page 3065 borrow the sum of not exceeding Ten Million 410,000,000) Dollars. and issue general obligation bonds of the City therefor for the purpose of constructing trunk storms ewers to service portions of the City in immediate need thereof? Total votes cast: 5,313 Votes for the proposition: 2,486 Votes against the proposition: 2,827 Spoiled ballots: none 2. It being determined that less than three-fifths (3/5) of the qualified electors of the City of Livonia voting at said election having voted for the proposition, it is hereby determined that the foregoing proposition did not carry. Councilman Kleinert, as Co-Chairman of the City Council-School Board Committee, gave a brief oral report from such Committee. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #763-57 RESOLVED that, the report dated September 26, 1957, from the joint City Council-School Board Committee be referred to the next study meeting of the Council for possible action. Victor Phillips, Chief Accountant, gave a brief oral report from the Com- mittee on bids for accounting machines. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the Chief Accountant and Finance Committee dated October 3, 1957, the Council does hereby reject the bids received for the purchase of an accounting machine. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bagnall and Ventura. NAYS: OMNeill, Kleinert, Jones, Daugherty and Grant. The President declared the resolution denied. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was #764-57 RESOLVED that, whereas the recommendation to reject bids con- tained in the report of the special committee dated October 3, 1957 and signed 4 Mr. Victor Phillips, Chief Accountant, has not been approved by the Council, the Committee is directed to make a selection and recom- mendation based on the bids received. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: Page 3066 AYES: O'Neill, Kleinert, Jones, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: Bagnall and Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. At 9:32 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with all members of the Council present, except Councilman Bagnall who returned at a later time. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #765-57 RESOLVED that, the letter dated September 28, 1957, from Cuthbert and Cuthbert, 22208 Ford Road, Dearborn, Michigan, in connection with archi- tectural and engineering services allegedly rendered the City, is hereby referred to the Department of Law with the instructions that the department answer such letter in accordance with their opinion on this matter, dated January 21t, 1957. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: Kleinert and Jones. The President declared the resolution adopted. Councilman Bagnall returned at 9:51 P. M. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was #766-57 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, such petition is hereby denied. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: O'Neill and Bagnall, The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #767-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission dated September 6, 1957, as to Petition No. Z-230 of John and Palma Smaniotto for charge of zoning classification in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21 from AG-B to R-3, Petition No. Z-230 is hereby approved a nd granted; and the City Attorney is hereby instructed to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution. Page 3067 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura and Daugherty. NAYS: Jones and Grant. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #768-57 RESOLVED that, the request of Mrs. Lydia B. Heise, 20715 Heise Street, Farmington, to tap into the Livonia Sewer System without a tap-in charge, is herein referred to the Water and Sewer Committee for its study and report, and the Department of Law is also herein instructed to contact the Wayne County Health Department to secure information regarding the pro- perty 14 question that might aid the Council in arriving at a fair dis- position of the above request. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura and Grant. NAYS: Daugherty. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #769-57 RESOLVED that, the Council does herein reaffirm the action taken in Council resolution #713-57 which gave approval to the proposed Lyndon Meadows Subdivision setting forth certain conditions and requirements upon which approval of such plat was expressly conditioned. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura and Grant. NAYS: Daugherty. The President declared the resolution adopted. Councilman Daugherty requested that the Council be polled pursuant to the Charter provision governing financial interest of appointed and elected City officials. President Grant declared that the request was out of order; whereupon Councilman Daugherty challenged the ruling of the Chair. The President relinquished the chair to the Vice President at 10:05 P. M. A roll call vote was conducted on the challenge to the ruling of the chair, with the following result: Page 3068 AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Grant and O'Neill. NAYS: Daugherty. The Vice President declared that the ruling of the chair was sustained. The President resumed the chair at 10:07 P. M. Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter from Unity Construction Company regarding future park site in Section 23. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #770-57 RESOLVED that, the Mayor, City Attorney and City Clerk be authorized to negotiate with Unity Construction Company for the purpose of purchasing the park site in Section 23 on a land contract with a low down-payment. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: Jones. The President declared the resolution adopted. The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from Alexander Csaszar re- garding drainage on Gill Road. By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #771-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a letter from Alexander Csaszar dated September 27, 1957, the Council does herein request once more that the De- partment of Public Works submit a report indicating what, if any, temporary relief can be afforded to the residents of Gill Road between Seven and Eight Mile Roads in connection with the existing inadequate drainage con- ditions in that area, such report to be submitted as soon as is reasonably possible. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: Ventura The President declared the resolution adopted. Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter from the Budget Director request- ing certain appropriations and transfers for payroll accounts. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was resolved that Page 3069 #772-57 'WHEREAS, certain pay raises were granted to City employees under Council resolution #282-57, and WHEREAS, monies for those raises have not yet been appropriated, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the following transfers and appropriations be and hereby are approved: Transfers to surplus: Operations Account 1 $2,764. 1S 286. lx 1417. Parks lA 36,200. Recreation 1X 1,404. Engineering lA 510. Ins. 2,000. IMSA 3,000. 1D 14,100. Total: $50,681.00 Additional appropriations from Unappropriated Surplus: Operations Acct. 1D $1,407. lB 5,592. 1 M 59,046. Engineering 1 1,200. iS 1,500. Iva iL 3,500. ix 150. Fire 1 858. lA 15,000. 1X 225. Police 1 1415. lA 5,500. City Planning IS 220. Civil Ser#ice 1S 355. lx 6o. Executive 1S 600. Election 1C 100. Finance 1D 675. Parks 1X 750. Inspection 1 855. 1B 3,238. lE 2,246. 1P 307. 1H 1,5140. 1X 1,277. City Clerk 1D 897. is 145. 1B 1463. 1R 271. 1P 1406. 1X 65o. Total: $109,1448.00 Page 3070 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYFS: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #773-57 RESOLVED that, the sum of $300.00 be transferred from the Un- appropriated Surplus to DPW Operations Accounts #10, and that the sum of $8,500.00 be transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to DPW Operations Account #25. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: None. The request of the City Clerk for appropriation for salary of Deputy City Clerk is included in the foregoing resolution #772-57. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously adopted, it was #774-57 RESOLVED that, the Council suspend the regular order of business to take care of certain items on the agenda wherein people are waiting to be heard on those items. Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read recommendation of the Water and Sewer Department on bids for copper tubing and supplies. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #775-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendation of the Water and Sewer Department dated October 7, 1957, as to bids for copper tubing, the Council does hereby approve the bid of Murdock Brass Company, 23804 Van Born Road, Dearborn, Michigan, dated October 3, 1957, in the sum of $7,771.30; provided, however, that all copper be packaged as advertised. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jone s Ventura, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, it was #776-57 RESOLVED that, before determining to install certain road Page 3071 drainage improvements on Mayfield and Fairfield Avenues from Six Mile Road to Curtis in Section 10, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby required to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant and to pre- pare, or cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of t he cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk, together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 6 of Ordinance No. 31, as amended. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #777-57 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission dated September 19, 1957, as to Petition No. Z-237, initiated by the Council on the question of whether or not to amend Sections 8.04 of Article 8.00 and to amend section 9.011 of Article 9.00 of the 'honing Or- dinance, Ordinance No. 60, by adding thereto Sections 8.12 and 9.10, the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission that this petition be granted and authorizes the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this recommendation. Councilman O1Neill was excused at 10:43 P. M., for the balance of the meeting. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: None. Councilman Bagnall was excused at 10:47 P. M., for the balance of the meeting. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #778-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the Department of Public Works dated September 23, 1957, the Council does herein accept the bid of the A. J. Smith Company, 30845 West Eight Mile Road, Livonia, to install curbs and gutters on a portion of Henry Ruff Road, at the submitted bid of $14,408.25, such having been the lowest bid received and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to return the bid bonds to the unsuccessful bidders and further that the sum of $14,408.25 is hereby trans- ferred from the Unappropriated Surplus account to the Paving Program Account of the budget for the purpose of defraying the cost of such improvement. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Daugherty and Grant. Page 3072 NAYS: Kleinert and Jones. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, it was #779-57 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission dated September 25, 1957, as to Petition No. V-21 of Claude F. and Nellie J. Brogden for the vacating of a certain easement located in the Northeast 1/14 of Section 2, is hereby approved aid such petition is granted; and the City Attorney is instructed to prepare the necessary vacating or- dinance in conformance with this resolution. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #780-57 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission dated September 25, 1957, as to Petition No. V-23 of John G. Davies, Pastor, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, for the vacating of certain easements in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 214, is hereby approved and such petition is granted; and the City Attorney is instructed to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in conformance with this resolution. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #781-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission dated September 19, 1957, as to Petition No. Z-228 of Thomas Ropers for change of zoning classification in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16 from AG-B to R-3, such petition is hereby denied. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was #782-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation of L. R. Schrader, Assistant City Engineer, dated September 27, 1957, and the communication from Edwin M. Orr, Consulting Engineer, dated September 26, 1957, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of resolution #515-56, adopted August 13, 1956, and does hereby establish the bond for improvements in the Livonia Meadows Subdivision in the anount of $50,000.00, to cover the installation of paving, sidewalks and improvements as listed in the recommendation of Edwin M. Orr, dated September 26, 1957. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was #783-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation Page 3073 of L. R. Schrader, Assistant City Engineer, dated September 27, 1957, and the communication from Edwin M. Orr, Consulting Engineer, dated September 27, 1957, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of resolution #516-56, adopted August 13, 1956, and does hereby establish the bond for improvements in Sleepy Hollow Estates Subdivision in the amount of $7,,000,00 to cover the installation of sidewalks and improvements as listed in the re- commendation of Edwin M. Orr dated September 27, 1957. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #784-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation of L. R. Schrader, Assistant City Engineer, dated September 27, 1957, and the communiction of Edwin M. Orr, Consulting Engineer, dated September 27, 1957, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolution #658-57, adopted on August 26, 1957, and does hereby establish a bond for improve- ments in Coventry Woods Subdivision in the amount of $31,000.00, to cover the remaining improvements in said subdivis ion as listed in the recommenda- tion of Edwin M. Orr, dated September 27, 1957. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #785-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation of L. R.Schrader, Assistant City Engineer, dated September 27, 1957, and the communication of Edwin M. Orr, Consulting Engineer, dated September 27, 1957, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 g ,resolution #667-56, adopted October 15, 1956, and does hereby establish ab and for improvements in Algonquin Park Subdivision in the amount of $127,000.00 to cover the installation of remaining water lines, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, paving, sidewalks and improvements listed in the recommendation of Edwin M. Orr, dated September 27, 1957. A roll call vote was taken an the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was RESOLVED that, the recommendations from the Civil Service Com- mission as to change of rate for Switchboard-Receptionist and Payroll Accountant and establishment of classification of Foreman be tabled. Page 307L. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura and Daugherty. NAYS: Kleinert, Jones and Grant. The President declared the resolution denied. Marie W Clark, City Clerk, read a letter from the Civil Service Commission regarding change of rate for Switchboard-Receptionist. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was #786-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the request and recommendation of the Civil Service Commission dated September 25, 1957, the Council does herein concur in such recommendation and approves the following rate of pay schedule for the classification of Switchboard-Receptionist, effective October 12, 1957: $3,693.04 Annual ) first 6 months. 142.04 Biweekly ) $3,880.24 Annual ) 7 thru 12 months. 149.24 Biweekly ) $4,001.40 Annual ) After 12 months. 153.90 Biweekly ) and that the amount of $70.00 shall be and hereby is transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to the proper salary account. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, Jones and Grant. NAYS: Ventura and Daugherty. The President declared the resolution adopted. By C ouncilxnan Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was RESOLVED that, this 222nd regular meting of the City Council be adjourned. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura and Daugherty. NAYS: Kleinert, Jones and Grant. The President declared the resolution denied. By CouncilmanVentura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was Page 3075 #787-57 RESOLVED that, the balance of the agenda be tabled to the next regular meeting of the Council and that this 222nd regular meeting be adjoirned. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant. NAYS: Kleinert. The President declared this 222nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia duly adjourned at 11:23 P. N., October 7, 1957. M i A W. Clark, City Clerk