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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LTVONIA
On September 26, 1955, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:02 P. M., by the
President of the Council, John T. Daugherty. Councilman Kleinert delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present-- John T. Daugherty,
David L. Jones, Harry R. Killam, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Nettie Carey and Wilson W.
Edgar. Absent-- John W. Whitehead.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read the minutes of the 150th regular
and adjourned meetings of the City Council.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#502-55 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 150th regular meeting held
September 12, 1955 and the adjourned 150th regular meeting held
September 19, 1955 are approved as read.
At the request of the City Engineer, the report on the Police-Fire Build-
ing was postponed to the next regular meeting of the City Council.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#503-55 RESOLVED that, the letter from the Mayor dated September 22,
1955, together with the 1955-56 Budget be referred to the Committee
of the Whole.
The City Clerk read a letter dated September 2, 1955 from the City
Attorney relative to the Livonia Center Cemetery Association.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#504-55 RESOLVED that, the matter of the Livonia Center Cemetery be
referred to the City Attorney for proper legal action.
The report from the Board of Wayne County Road Commission, which was
submitted to the Sewer and Water Committee of the Board of Supervisors, was re-
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ceived and placed on file.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#505-55 RESOLVED that , the request of the City of Hope Cancer
Fighters Association to place cannisters in the City of Livonia
is approved.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated September 26, 1955
from John Nunneley of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, as to the proposed agree-
ment for the construction of a sewer by the Rouge Building Company.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#506-55 RESOLVED that , having considered the recomendations of the
City Attorney and John Nunneley of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone,
bonding attorneys, the City Clerk and the Mayor are hereby authorized
and directed to enter into the following agreements for the installa-
tion of a sewer in Buckingham Village Subdivision by the Rouge Build-
ing Company:
1.Tri-Partite Agreement Between the Board of County Road Commissioners
of the County of Wayne, the Rouge Building Company and the City of
Livonia.
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of
A. D. 1955, by and between the BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
WAYNE, MICHIGAN, a public body corporate, acting for and on behalf of the County of
Wayne, Michigan, party of the first part, hereinafter referred to as the BOARD; and
the ROUGE BUILDING COMPANY, a Michigan corporation, party of the second part, here-
inafter referred to as the COMPANY; and the CITY OF LIVONIA, a municipal corporation
of the County of Wayne, Michigan, party of the third part, hereinafter referred to
as the CITY;
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, under the terms of a certain agreement between the BOARD and the
CITY dated March 21, 1955, it is proposed to construct certain sewer improvements
within the CITY, all in accordance with and under the provisions of Act No. 342
of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan for the year, 1939, and amendments
thereto; and
WHEREAS, said sewer improvements shall become a part of the sewerage system
of the CITY upon fulfillment of the terms and conditions of said agreement; and
WHEREAS, included within the sewer improvement project is a certain sani-
L tary sewer located in Inkster Road extending northerly from Lyndon Avenue to an
existing 30 inch sewer; and
WHEREAS, the COMPANY is the owner of 109 acres of land in the southeast
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quarter of Section 24 of said CITY, which the COMPANY is desirous of developing as
a residential area at the earliest possible moment; and
WHEREAS, the construction of said sewer is necessary to provide an adequate
sanitary outlet for such developed land; and
WHEREAS, it appears that the construction of the said sewer in Inkster Road
will not be completed and available to the COMPANY'S property until some time during
the year 1956, if constructed under the agreement between the BOARD and the CITY;and
WHEREAS, in order to expedite construction of this particular sewer improve-
ment, the COMPANY desires to construct the same under the terms and conditions here-
inafter more particularly set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual undertakings
of the parties hereto it is agreed as follows:
1. The COMPANY hereby agrees to construct the following sewer improvements:
a 42-inch sanitary sewer in Inkster Road commencing at a manhole to be situated with-
in the right of way of Inkster Road, 15 feet north of the south right of way line of
Lyndon Avenue as dedicated in Buckingham Village Subdivision No. 1 (Liber
Page , Wayne County Records) and extending north for a distance of 770 feet,
more or less; a 24-inch sanitary sewer extending northerly and easterly across
Inkster Road to the easterly side thereof for a distance of 130 feet, more or less;
a 24-inch sanitary sewer extending northerly 130 feet, more or less, to a manhole
located on the east side of Inkster Road, which manhole is the present terminus of
an existing 30-inch sanitary sewer known as the Bell Creek Branch of the Middle
Rouge Parkway Interceptor, together with all manholes and necessary appurtenances.
All work shall be accomplished in accordance with plans and specifications of the
BOARD and under the supervision of the Consulting Engineer employed by the BOARD.
The BOARD shall have the right to make such inspection as it shall deem necessary
to insure conformity with general plans for the overall project covered by said
Agreement dated March 21, 1955, between the BOARD and the CITY.
2. The COMPANY shall immediately take all steps necessary to enter into
and execute a construction contract for the sewer improvements specified in Section
1 hereof, all in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor as prepared
by the said Consulting Engineer and said Agreement shall specify a completion date.
The COMPANY shall submit to the BOARD for its approval any contract to be
entered into by it for the construction of said sewer improvements and shall cause
to be submitted therewith copies of insurance policies and all necessary and proper
bonds to guarantee performance of the construction contract in such amounts and in
such form as may be approved by the BOARD. Upon the BOARD'S approval of the contract,
the insurance, and the bonds, such contract may be entered into by the COMPANY.
3. The COMPANY'S contractor will be required to furnish satisfactory per-
formance and lien bonds guarantying the faithful performance of the work in accord-
ance with the terms of the contract and the payment of all indebtedness incurred for
labor, materials or any cause whatsoever on account of the construction contract
and occurring throughout the term of said contract. The amount of each bond shall
be equal to the contract cost.
4. The COMPANY'S contractor shall in all respects be governed by, conform
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to, and perform all work in strict compliance with all applicable laws, statutes and
ordinances of the federal government, the State of Michigan, County of Wayne, and the
City of Livonia, and the rules, regulations and specifications of any agencies thereof
including tho se of the BOARD. The COMPANY'S contractor shall post all necessary bonds
with and secure at its own expense all necessary licenses and permits with appropriate
state or local officials, departments or agencies and give all notice necessary to the
due and lawful prosecution of the work.
5. The COMPANY'S contractor shall obtain insurance as required in Section
1.03.08 of "The General Specifications for Construction of Roads, Bridges and other
Structures of the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Wayne, Michi-
gan." Specific endorsements evidencing °overage for the so-called "explosion" and
"underground" hazards shall be issued in conjunction with such insurance. The
COMPANY'S contractor shall also furnish certified copies of policies as evidence
that, with respect to the operations he or any of his subcontractors perform, he
has provided for and on behalf of the BOARD, the individual members thereof, the
County of Wayne, the CITY, the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Livonia, as
their interest may appear, Standard Owners Protective Liability Insurance, to cover
any liability which may result from any operation pertinent to the contract.
6. The COMPANY hereby assumes and agrees to pay the entire cost of the
work to be accomplished hereunder, including, but without limitation, engineering,
legal and inspection costs.
7. Separate books and records of account shall be maintained by the COMPANY
showing all costs incurred and expenditures made, and such books and accounts shall
be open to audit by the BOARD at all reasonable times.
8. Subject to the provisions of Section 9 hereof, the BOARD hereby a grees
to reimburse the COMPANY for the cost of such construction in either that sum of
money which the COMPANY actually expends for such construction, based on its contract
therefor, or that sum of money which the BOARD would have paid had it let the contract
based on the unit cost as reflected by bids received for comparable work in the
balance of the sewer project to be cohstructed under the terms of said Agreement
dated March 21, 1955, whichever sum shall be the lesser; provided, however, that
any reimbursement to be made by the BOARD shall be made only from the proceeds of
the sale of bonds to be issued in accordance with the said Agreement dated March 21,
1955, and any supplement thereto, which bonds are to be issued to cover the cost of
construction of the sewer improvements.
9. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if, for any
reason, bonds are rot sold or the sewer improvements are not constructed by the
BOARD within a period of one (1) year from the date of this Agreement, or if the
BOARD and the CITY shall mutually agree to discontinue the project contemplated
under the provisions of the Agreement dated March 21, 1955, a d supplements thereto,
whichever shall occur first, then the obligation of the BOARD hereunder shall terminate
and the obligation of reimbursement shall be upon the CITY and the CITY hereby agrees
that it will enter into a supplemental agreement with the COMPANY providing for re-
imbursement to the COMPANY in such a manner as shall be agreeable to the parties.
Further, the COMPANY agrees that if such supplemental agreement becomes necessary,
it will reimburse the BOARD for any expense incurred by it toward accomplishment of
the construction contemplated under this agreement.
10. The sewer improvements to be constructed under the terms of this agree-
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ment shall become a part of the Wayne County Metropolitan Sewerage and Sewage Dis-
Lposal System in the same manner as provided in the Agreement dated March 21, 1955,
between the BOARD and the CITY.
11. In the event a contract shall not have been entered into as set forth
in Section 2 hereof prior to the time the BOARD is ready to advertise for construction
bids under its agreement with the CITY, then this agreement shall be terminated and
the bids for the work herein contemplated shall be taken and contracts awarded by the
BOARD.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be
sighed by their duly authorized officers and their seals to be affixed the day and
year above written.
In presence of: BOARD CT' COUNTY ROAD COMMISS3/MERS OF THE
COUNTY OF WAYN:, MICHIGAN
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Commissioner
ROUGE BUILDING COMPANY
CITY OF LIVONIA
Mayor
Clerk
2. Supplemental Agreement Between Rouge Building Company and City of
Livonia.
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered this day of Septenber, 1955, by and
between the City of Livonia, a Michigan Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred
to as the "City", and the Rouge Building Company,a Michigan Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "Company".
WHEREAS, the Company is the owner of approximately 109 acres in the South-
east 1/4 of Section 24 within the City of Livonia, which property theCompany intends
to improve and develop, and for which a fifteen inch sanitary sewer line along Inkster
Road would be required to service such land, and
WHEREAS, the Company and the City propose to enter into a certain agreement,
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a copy of which is attached hereto, with the Board of County Road Commissioners of
the County of Wayne, hereinafter called the "Board", and which agreement provides
for the Company to finance and construct a portion of a sanitary sewer line along
Inkster Road and for the said Board to reimburse the Company under certain provisions
otherwise for the City to provide a method of reimbursement, and
WHEREAS, it will be of mutual benefit to both the City and the Company to
proceed with the installation of a portion of said sewer in accordance with the plans
and specifications as referred to in the attached agreement and under the provisions
thereof,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, mutual promises and under-
takings of the parties hereto IT IS AGREED that the Company and the City will enter
into and execute the attached agreement with the said Board; and IT IS FURTHER AGREED
that upon the completion of said work and construction in accordance with said
attached agreement that:
1. The Company shall have the right under the provisions of controlling
laws and ordinances to make connections to such sewer as installed and paid for by
the Company, and the City agrees to operate and maintain the same.
2. In the event the Company has not received reimbursement from the Board
from the proceeds of the sale of bonds under the provisions of the attached agreement
and only after the obligation of the said Board to make such reimbursement has termin-
ated under the terms of such agreement;
(a) The City shall grant and allow the Company to the extent of the costs
for such installation paid by the Company, as determined under the provisions of
Paragraph 8 of the attached agreement, credits against any and all and whatever sewer
connection fees or tap-in charges established or hereafter established for or upon
each building erected and constituted as a user of the sewer system on the lands of
the Rouge Building Company in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 24; OR
(b) In the event the Company has not received reimbursement pursuant to the
attached agreement or this supplemental agreement, and if the balance of the proposed
Sewer Disposal Svstem is not constructed pursuant to Act 348 of the Public Acts of
1939 and the present contracts and ordinances adopted thereto, and at such time as
any person or corporation other than the Company or any public school connects to or
extends such sewer line as paid for by the Company, the City shall charge, assess and
collect from such other person or corporation the sum equal to the difference between
the cost of construction and installation of a fifteen inch sewer as certified by
George Jerome and Company and the total cost as advanced and paid by the Company
hereunder, and the City shall pay to and reiaburse the Company in such amount or to
the extent necessary to complete the reimbursement to the Company.
3. The separate books of account and record kept and maintained by the
Company in connection herewith shall be open to audit and inspection by the City.
4. Any and all credits received and any and all sums paid or received by
the Company shall be credited against the reimbursement due the Company, and under
no circumstances shall the Company receive any credits and/or reimbursement in excess
of what is provided herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be
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signed by their duly authorized officers.
IN THE PRESENCE OF: ROUGE BUILDING COMPANY
By:
Its President
By:
Its Secretary
CITY OF LIVONIA
By:
Its Mayor
By:
Its Clerk
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Article 2.00, Article 4.00,
Sections 5.05 and 5.06 of Article 5.00, Section 8.02 of Article 8.00, of the Dog
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 76, entitled 'An Ordinance Regulating the Keeping of Dogs,
Providing for the Issuance of Dog and Kennel Licenses, Providing for a Dog Pound
and Dog Warden, Providing for the Determination and Payment of Claims and Providing
a Penalty for Violation Hereoft," introduced by Councilman Kleinert September 19,
1955, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the
following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing ordinance duly adopted and will
become effective on date of publication, October 13, 1955.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#507-55 RESOLVED that
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the Council, the City
Assessor of said City of Livonia, has prepared and reported to the Council
the Assessment roll covering and containing the Special Assessment assessed
and levied, respectively, in proposed Special Assessment District No. 5, as
heretofore established for street lighting in said district as designated
in resolution heretofore adopted by the Council;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll be accepted by the
City Council and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for
public examination and that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to
give notice pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 31 of the City,
as amended by Ordinances No. 46, No. 65 and No. 73; that the Assessment
Roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
examination, and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet
in the Municipal Building in said City at 7:30 o'clock P. M., on Monday,
October 24, 1955, to review the said Special Assessment Roll, at which
time and place, opportunity will be given to all persons interested to
be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk give notice of said
hearing by causing a copy of such notice to be published once in The
Livonian, a newspaper published and circulated in said City, at least
ten (10) days prior to the date of October 24, 1955, and that the City
Clerk also give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof
to each property owner subject to special assessment by reason of said
improvement; the addresses of said property owners to be taken from the
latest tax assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#508-55 RESOLVED that, before determining to install certain improvements
on Five Mile Road from Farmington to Merriman Road, 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 pro-
posed improvement, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the
number of parcels which are now vacant and to prepare, or cause to be pre-
pared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost there-
of, and to file the same with the City Clerk, together with his recommenda-
tion as to what proportion of the cost is to be paid by Special Assessment
and what part, if any, is to 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 Ordinances No.
46, No. 65 and No. 73.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated September 7, 1955 from
the Parks and Recreation Department relative to trap shooting license. Mr. Gordon
Peace, member of the Parks and Recreation Commission appeared before the Council.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was
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#509-55 RESOLVED that, the request of Parks and Recreation Commission
for trap shooting 1_ cense be approved; provided however, that a member
of the Commission shall be present at all times when trap shooting is
taking place.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
A recess was called at 9:26 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 a letter from the National Bank of
Detroit , dated September 21, 1955.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
#510-55 RESOLVE), That National Bank of Detroit , be and is hereby
appointed as Paying Agent for $25,000 principal amount of Special
Assessment Street Improvement Bonds, and $25,000 principal mount
General Obligation Street Improvement Bonds (City Portion) of the
City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan, as follows:
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS
Par Date of Int. Coupons
Value Issue Denomination Rate Maturity Payable
$25,000 10-1-55 $1,000 each 3% $4,000 - May 1, 1956 May 1 and
5,000 - May 1, 1957 November 1
6,000 - May 1, 1958
5,000 - May 1, 1959 1st coupon
5,000 - May 1, 1960 May 1,1956
GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS (CITY PORTION)
Par Date of Int. Coupons
Value Issue Denomination Rate Maturity Payable
$25,000 10-1-55 $1,000 each 3% $5,000 - May 1, 1956 May 1 and
5,000 - May 1, 1957 November 1
5,000 - May 1, 1958
5,000 - May 1, 1959 1st coupon
5,000 - May 1, 1960 May 1,1956
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That National Bank of Detroit receive as compensa-
tion for its services as Paying Agent, fees on the following basis:
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For services in paying coupons - 50 per coupon paid subject to a
minimum of $10.00 on any one interest date.
For services in paying bonds - 1/10 of 1% of amount disbursed.
Plus out-of-pocket expenses, such as postage, registered mail,
surcharge, etc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all cancelled bonds, coupons and
statements of account may be forwarded to Marie W. Clark, City Clerk,
City of Livonia, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia , Michigan.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#511-55 RESOLVED that, building permits be issued for the following
applicants:
1. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Luttman, 23126 Cleveland, Dearborn
2. Walter Siembor, 5226 Hartwell, Dearborn
3. Roy Glore, 6375 Majestic, Detroit
4. Joseph Prevost, 26718 Fenkell, Detroit 39
5. A. F. Broccoli, 15322 Manor, Detroit 21
6. Orr Brothers, 18940 Westmore, Livonia;
and the Inspection Department is hereby directed to do all things
necessary to the full performance of this resolution.
The City Clerk read a letter from Harry Slatkin Builders, Inc., dated
September 21, 1q55, reouesting reduction of bond in Country Homes Subdivision #3,
also letter from the Department of Engineering dated September 23, 1955.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#512-55 RESOLVED that, having considered a certification from W. R.
McCary, City Engineer, dated September 23, 1955, that public sewage
and water mains have been installed in Country Homes Subdivision #3,
the Council does hereby amend item #3 of resolution #60-55, adopted
February 5, 1955, and does establish the bpnd for improvements in
Country Homes Subdivision #3 in the amount of $148,000.00.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
RESOLVED that, the foregoing resolution be amended to establish
the bond for improvements in Country Homes Subdivision #3 in the amount of
$120,000.00.
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A roll call vote was taken on the amendment to resolution #512-55, with the follow-
ing result:
AYES: Kleinert, Carey and Edgar.
NAYS: Jones, Killam and Daugherty.
The President declared the amendment to resolution #512-55 denied.
A roll call vote was taken on resolution #512-55, with the following result:
AYES: Killam, Kleinert, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read letters dated September 16, 1955 and
September 21, 1955 from St. James Evangelical and Reformed Church, regarding bond
for improvements in Outlot B, Cooperspoon Subdivision.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#513-55 RESOLVED that, the request of St. James Evangelical and Re-
formed Church regarding bond for improvements in Outlot Bp Cooperspoon
Subdivision be referred to the City Engineer for report and recommendation.
The City Clerk read a letter dated September 20, 1955 from David Lewis,
as to improvements in Livonia Estates Subdivision #4.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#514-55 RESOLVED that, the City Clerk is hereby authorized to affix
her signature to the letter of David Lewis dated September 20, 1955,
to clarify item #5 of resolution #457-55, adcpted August 29, 1955.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the City Planning
Commission as to Petition No. Z-113.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#515-55 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission dated September 15, 1955 as to Petition No. Z-113
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of Guy A. Spencer, Bank of Livonia, for Change of zoning classification
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15 from R-1-B to P-1 is approved, and
the City Attorney is directed to prepare an amendment to Zoning Ordinance
No. 60 in accordance with this resolution.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the City Planning
Commission as to Petition No. Z-120.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#516-55 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Plan-
ning Commission dated September 15, 1955 as to Petition No. Z-120 of
Jack Coleman, Unity Construction Company for change of zoning classifi-
cation in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23 from RUFB to R-1-B has been
considered, and said petition is tabled until an agreement has been
reached with the School Board.
The City Clerk read a letter from the City Planning Commission as to
Petition No. Z-122.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
RESOLVED that, the report and recammendation of the City Plan-
ning Commission dated September 15, 1955 as to Petition No. Z-122 of
Doris and Henry Turczyn for change of zoning classification in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 25 from C-2 to M-1 is hereby approved and the
City Attorney is directed to prepare an amendment to Zoning Ordinance
No. 60 in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert and Edgar.
NAYS: Jones, Killam, Carey and Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution denied.
The City Clerk read a letter from the City Planning Commission as to
Petition No. Z-125.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#517-55 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Plan-
ning Commission dated September 15, 1955 as to Petition No. Z-125 of
Jesse M. Cook, Cook Development Company, for change of zoning classifi-
cation in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32 from RUFB to R-1-B is hereby
approved and the City Attorney is directed to prepare an amendment to
Zoning Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution.
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The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the City Planning
Commission as to Petition No. Z-126.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#518-55 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Plan-
ning Commission dated September 15, 1955, as to Petition No. Z-126 of
Casimir C. Gawron for change of zoning classification in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 31 from R-1-B to C-1 is hereby approved and the City
Attorney is directed to prepare an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No.
60 in accordance with this resolution.
The City Clerk read a letter from the City Planning Commission as to
Petition No. Z-127.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#519-55 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Plan-
ning Commission as to Petition No. Z-127 of Dr. Peter F.Coleman for
change of zoning classification in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 34 from
R-1 to R-2 is hereby approved and the City Attorney is directed to pre-
pare an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this
resolution.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the City Planning
Commission as to Petition No. Z-124.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#520-55 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Plan-
ning Commission dated September 22, 1955 as to Petition No. Z-124 of
Rose Wilson for change of zoning classification in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 32 from C-2 to P-1 is approved and such petition is hereby
denied without prejudice.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Grandon Woods Civic Association
dated September 20, 1955 as to a Halloween Party for October 30, 1955.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#521-55 RESOLVED that, the request of the Grandon Woods Civic Assoc-
iation dated September 20, 1)55 for permission to block off Grandon and
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Henry Ruff to hold a Halloween Party for the children on Sunday, October
30, 1955 from 7:00 P. M., to 11:00 P. M., is hereby approved.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#522-55 RESOLVED that
WHEREAS a decided health menace and public nuisance is created
by the smoky discharge from diesel powered buses passing over the public
ways within the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, this Council is encouraging the circulation of petitions
by private citizens appealing to the Michigan Public Service Commission to
correct this condition;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Livonia does hereby officially appeal directly to said Public Service Com-
mission to cause the enactment of regulations, giving due care to provide
for sufficient enforcement of same, making it mandatory for diesel powered
buses to release their exhaust vertically and at an elevation no lower than
the top of the bus;
AND FURTHER, BE LI' RESOLVED that cap ies of this resolution be
sent to the proper public officials.
On .motion of Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, this 151st regular meeting of the City Council was duly adjourned at 11:17
P. M., September 26, 1955.
Marie W: Clark, City Clerk
Attested:
Joh., Daugherty, 'resident of th- Council
Rudolf R. Kleinert, Vice President of the Council