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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 27, 1956, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order au approximately 8:20 P. M., by the
President of the Council, John T. Daugherty. Councilman Kleinert delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Pre sent: John T. Daugherty,
David L. Jones, Harry R. Killam, Rudolf R. Kleinert, John W. Whitehead, Nettie Carey
and Wilson W. Edgar. Absent-- None.
President Daugherty announced that, pursuant to a notice having been
published in the Livonian on February 9, 1956, the meeting was open for a Public
Hearing on the granting of a franchise to Consumers Power Company for installation,
operation and maintenance of gas lines in the City of Livonia.
Questions and comments made by Harold E. Henderson, 16710 Harrison Avenue,
were given due consideration by the Council.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#113-56 RESOLVED that, the Public Hearing for consideration of the
franchise to Consumers Power Company be closed.
The President declared the Public Hearing duly adjourned at 8:30 P. M.
The hour of 8:30 P. M., having arrived, the City Clerk, Marie W. Clark,
opened and read the following bids:
CORRUGATED METAL PIPE - Dept. Public Works
1. Armco Drainage & Metal Products Co., Inc., Detroit
2. Wheeling Corrugating Company, Dearborn
3, Macomb Oakland Supply Company, Hazel Park.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
ilw adopted, it was
#114-56 RESCLITED that, the foregoing bids for Corrugated Metal Pipe
for the Department of Public Works are hereby referred to the Super-
intendent of Public Works for report and recommendation.
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BLAST FuRNACE SLAG - Department of Public Works
1. Edward C. Levy Company, Detroit
2. Telischak Trucking Colppany - for hauling only
3. Teliscnak Trucking Company - for limestone only.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#115-56 RESOLVED that the foregoing bids for Blast vUrnace Slag for
the Department of Public Works are hereby referred to the Superintendent
of Public Works for report and recommendation.
Councilman Khitehead gave a daort oral report on conditions at the Court
House with respect to locks on doors and electrical wiring.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#116-56 RE6OLVED that the report of Councilman Whitehead on the
Court House be referred to the Department of Public dorks.
ByCa:uncilman Kleinel ,, seconded by Councilman 'Ahitehead and unanimously
adopted, it w
#117-56 RE0OLVED that, the Department of Public works and the City
Engineer proceed with the street improvements program as outlined in
the oral report of the City zngineer„ anticipating that all costs will
be paid from the gas and weight revenues or other funds properly use-
able for that purpose.
Macauley R. Gosney, Superintendent of the Water Department, appeared before
the Council and briefly discussed the recently adopted pay schedule submitted by
the Civil Service CommLssion, as it pertained to his classification.
Councilman ahitehead was excused at 9:24 r. M., and returned at 9:27 P. M.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#118-56 RESOLVED that, the proposed Municipal Library urdinance be
tabled for further study by the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Jones and Killam.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Mayor dated February 7,
1956 is approved and the sum of ' 32,722.75 is hereby appropriated from the
Unallocated Fund to the Police Department to cover such costs as are out-
lined in said recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYEE: Jones and Carey
NAYS: Killam„ Kleinert, Whitehead, Edgar and Daugherty.
The rresident declared the resolution denied.
A recess was called at 9:53 P. M., after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
By Councilman ideinert„ seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#119-56 RESOLVED that, the Council suspend the regular order of business
to take care of certain items on the agenda wherein interested persons are
waiting to be heard on those items.
The Clerk read a letter from the Livonia Public Schools dated February 24,
1956, as to Petition No. Z-146, 132a of Gordon—degin Investment Company.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman 4hitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#120-56 RESOLVED that, the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
dated February 9, 1956, as to r'etition No. Z-146, 132a, as submitted by
Alma E. 4olfram and Gordon-Begin Investment Company for change of zoning
classification in the 4est 1/2 of Section 24 from RUFB to R-1-A is approved
and the City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare an amendment to Zoning
Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution.
The Clerk read a letter from Marion E. retty requesting permission to
operate taxicabs in the City of Livonia.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
#121-56 RESOLVED that the request of Marion E.Petty, 15453 Burt Road,
Detroit 23, Michigan, to operate taxicabs in the City of Livonia is hereby
tabled for further study.
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The letter from Allen Park, Michigan, dated February 2, ±956, regarding a
proposed Constitutional Amendment having to do with the Michigan Turnpike Authority
was received and placed on file.
The Clerk read a letter from the Department of Public ddorks dated February
6, 1)56, regarding release of claims in connection with an accident to the Department
of Public Works Garage.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#122-56 R Z. OLVED that, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to accept a settlement and sign a release of claims in connection with
the accident to the Department of Public Works Garage.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#123-56 RESOLVED that
WHEREAS, due to the fact that a Federal census is taken every
ten years and that State sales tax monies are allocated to the various
cities and counties based on this census which is discriminators, as many
of these cities and counties have had a tremendous increase of population
since this census was taken;
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that, the Michigan Municipal League be
requested to sponsor legislative action to have a State census taken
every five years so that sales tax monies can be distributed to the
cities and counties throughout the State on an equitable basis; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the Michigan Municipal League, all cities in the County of
Wayne, State Senator John B. Swains on and State Representative Leonard
E. Wood.
The report of the Justice Court and Violations Bureau for the month of
January, 1956, was read and placed on file.
President Daugherty relinquished the chair to Vice President Kleinert at
10:45 P. M., and was excused for the balance of the meeting.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was
#12)4-56 RESOLVED that, on recommendation of the Superintendent of
Public ,tiorks, the bid of Edward Levy Company dated February 23, 1956, for
Blast Furnace Slag for the Department of Public -0b tics is hereby accepted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and ki inert.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whit ehead, it was
#125-56 RESOLVED that, on recommendation of the 'Superintendent of Public
Works, the bid of Armco Drainage a Metal Products Company for corrugated
metal pipe for the Department of Puulic Works is hereby approved.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, hillam,Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Sections 21, 22 and 28 of the
Zoning Map of the City of Livonia, and :'Qnending Article 3.00 of the Zoning ordinance,
Ordinance No. 60, of the City of Livonia, by Adding Thereto sections 3.80, 3.81
and 3.8211, introduced by Councilman Carey on February 13, 1956, was taken from the
table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES : Jones, Killam, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on date of publication, March 15, 1956.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#126-56 RESOLVED that, the petition of Brooks a Perkins, 12633 Inkster
Road, submitted by Milton F. Nallender, attorney, is hereby tabled.
The Clerk read a letter from the ibirector of Public Safety as to the
acceptance of a bid for servicing City Radio Equipment.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was
#127-56RESOLVED that, on recommendation of the Director of Public
Safety dated February 23, 1956, the bid of Communications Engineering
and Supply Company, Alternate B, for servicing City Radio Equipment
for the balance of the year, effective as of March, 1956, is hereby
accepted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kiliani, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Kleinert.
NAYS: Jones.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
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The Clerk read a letter dated February 15, 1956 from the Superintendent of
Public Works requesting policy for paving of West Chicago Road, East of Henry Ruff
Road.
Councilman Edt,ar was excused at 11:00 P. M., and returned at 11:03 P. M.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#128-56 RESOLVED that, Chicago Road, between Henry Ruff Road and
Merriman Road be paved to a width of 44 feet, and the City Engineer do
all things necessary to the complete performance of this resolution.
The Clerk read a letter from the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners
dated February 8, 1956, which was received and placed on file.
The Clerk read a resolution from the Village of Allen Park, dated February
15, 1956, regarding the financin{, of the Michigan Turnpike, which was received and
placed on file.
The Clerk read a letter from the Director of Puolic Safety requesting an
appropriation to cover participation of purchase of radios.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was
#129-56 RESOLVED that, the request of the Director of Public Safety
dated February 21, 1956 for an appropriation of $635.98 for purchase
of radios for the Police Department, such purchase being handled through
the Federal Civil Defense program, is approved and such sum is hereby
appropriated from the Unallocated Fund to PD 70-R for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The Clerk read a resolution from the Livonia Public Schools regarding
assistance to schools from subdividers.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#130-56 RESOLVED that
WHEREAS, the population of school age children in the School
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District within the City of Livonia is rapidly increasing, such increase
being caused principally by the construction, sale and occupation of new
homes within the City; and
WHEREAS, although the School District of Livonia is charged with
the responsibility of providing additional school facilities adequate for
the education of the new school membership, the new homes constructed and
occupied do not appear on the assessment rolls and are not subject to
school tax levies for periods of one and one half to two years' time, such
residences therefore do not carry any share of the school operating, con-
struction or debt taxes during such period; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is informed and believes that this
situation, as described, is generally representative of school districts
located in rapidly gro a areas throughout the State;
BE IT RESOLVED that, the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby
request the Michigan Legislature to provide legislation whereby subdividers
and real property developers and builders shall be required to pay a privilege
fee for the construction of new homes, the maximum fee to be fixed by
Statute and such fees to be paid to the school district in which such
construction is located to be applied to the increased school costs, operation,
construction and debt occasioned from the construction of new residences
within the school district; that other municipalities within the County of
Wayne, having similar problems be requested to support this resolution;
and that the City Clerk send copies of this resolution to all members of
the Michigan Legislature and to all municipalities within Wayne County hav-
ing similar problems.
By Councilman Kilian', seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#131-56 RESOLVED that, the report of the Finance Committee for the
month of January, 1956, is hereby approved and a summary spread upon
the minutes as follows:
S UFEARY
General, Administrative & Legislative:
Legislative d 333.50
City Treasurer 223.30
City Clerk 804.41
Justice Court 691.13
Election Commission 886.75
Civil Service Commission 105.20
Court Building 45.13
City Hall 557.83
City Planning Commission 755.83
Civil Defense 63.79 $ 4.,466.87
Department of Public Safety:
Fire Department 1,787.36
Inspection Department 585.19
Police Department 11709.4.1. _ V4,081.96
Department of Public Works:
Public Works Division 9,456.15
Engineering Division 49.95 9,506.10
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Department of Parks & Recreation:
Parks Division 282.85
Recreation Division 175.94
Forestry Division 8.00 466.79
18,521.72
Insurance 1,832.00
F. I. C. A. 4 741.34
25095.Ob
General Ledger Accounts: ,
Advance to Sewage Disposal System #4 2,000.00
Advance to Farmington Rd. Paving 3.39
Advance to Sewage Disposal System 3.45
Advance to Spec. Assess. Dist. #4 .62
Account Receivable 686.34
D.P.W. Inventory Accounts 1,878.79
Reserve for incumbrances 4,147.09 8,719.68
TOTAL: $ 33,814.74
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Ki lam, Whitehead, Car y, Edgar and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
On motion Qf Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, and
unanimously adopted, this 161st regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned
to Monday, March 5, 1956, at 8:00 P. M., the time of this adjournment being 11:37
P. M., February 27, 1956.
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-/W Clark, City Clerk
Attested: / J
Join Daugherty, President of Council
Rudo f R. einert, Vice President of the Council