HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1956-03-19 ADJOURNED Page 2251
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 19, 1956, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 10:20 P. M., by the
President of the Council, John T. Daugherty. Roll was called with the following
result: Present-- John T. Daugherty, David L. Jones, Harry R. Killam, Rudolf R.
Kleinert, John W. Whitehead, Nettie Carey arri Wilson W. Edgar. Absent-- None.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from William T.Beddow,
Redford, requesting permission to tap into sewer on Inkster Road.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was
#170-56 RESOLVED that, the request of Mr. William T.Beddow, 16930
Inkster Road, Detroit 19, Michigan, dated February 28, 1956, to tap
into sewer line on Inkster Road be and hereby is approved; provided,
however, that applicant conform with all ordinances and regulations
of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoirg resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead and Carey.
NAYS: Edgar and Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter from Harry Dodson, Garden City,
Michigan, requesting permission to tap into the sewer on Joy Road.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was
#171-56 RESOLVED that, Dodson Brothers, 2705 Joy Road, Garden City,
Michigan, be permitted to tap into the sanitary sewer on Joy Road, for
the existing commercial building at the above address; provided, how—
ever, that the applicant conform with all ordinances and r egulations of
the City of Livonia; and that the further request for permission to tap
into the sewer and water main for a future building to be constructed
on an adjoining lot be tabled.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kle inert, Whitehead and Carey.
NAYS: Edgar and Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read letters from Kenneth Mital, 13370
Mark Twain, Detroit, and Mr. Robert Ewald, 8059 Freda, Detroit, requesting extension
of contract sewer now under construction along Melvin Avenue in Section 23.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#172-56 RESOLVED that, the Wayne Caznty Road Commission be requested
to instruct George Jerome &Cbmpary to prepare estimates for extending
lateral sanitary sewers on Melvin Avenue in Section 23, City of Livonia,
to connect with residences to be constructed on Lots #49 and #50, re-
spectively, of B. E. Taylor's Green Acres Subdivision, and that if the
estimated construction costs are reasonable and the construction thereof
is considered feasible by the Wayne County Road Commission and the City
of Livonia, that such additional construction be included as an addition
to the contracts for sewer construction in this area.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
#173-56 RESOLVED that, the Water Department Budget for the fiscal year
March 1, 1956 to February 28, 1957, be and hereby is approved.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated February 23, 1956 from
the Livonia Township uv omen's Club relating to the City Attorney's salary, which letter
was received and placed on file.
The City Clerk read a letter dated March 16, 1956 from William G. Sharpe,
Superintendent of Public works, regarding rental of present rubbish dump on Curtis
Avenue.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#171 -56 RESOLVED that, the sum of $25,000.00 be transferred from the
Unappropriated Surplus Fund to the Unallocated Fund.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS,: None.
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By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#175-56 RESOLVED that, the sum of $800.00 is hereby transferred from
the Unallocated Fund to DFtJ Acct. #13, for the purpose of paymennt of
rental of the Curtis Avenue Rubbish Dump in Section 9, City of Livonia,
for the period April 1, 1956 to March 31, 1957.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Kiilam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter dated March 114, 1956 from H. W.
Curtner, requesting extension of the sewer Northerly on Hubbell to Plymouth Road.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously
adopted, it was
#176-56 RESOLVED that, the request of H. W. Curtner, 30905 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan, to extend the sewer along Hubbell Avenue between Delhay
Street and Plymouth Road is hereby referred to the City Engineer for report
and that he is authorized to contact the necessary technical agencies.
Councilman Edgar, Chairman of the Transportation Committee, read a letter
dated March 19, 1956, from Theodore Johnson, 9353 Ridge Road, Plymouth, Michigan,
regarding a Five Mile Road bus service, which was received and placed on file.
By Councilman Ki l l am, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#177-56 RESOLVED that, the report of the Finance Committee for the
month of February, 1956, is approved and a summary spread upon the
minutes as follows:
SUMMARY
General, Administrative & Legislative:
Executive $ .50
Legislative 618.75
State & Federal Legislation 219.05
City Treasurer 1453.11
City Clerk 147.27
Department of Law 214.17
Justice Court 163.81
Election Commission 965.34
Civil Service Commission 122.06
Court Building 111.22
City Hall 982.314
Civil Defense 58.014
City Planning Commission 818.28
Board of Appeals 10.00
Department of Assessment 142.85 $ 14,737.12
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Department of Public Safety:
Fire Department $ 1,643.78
Inspection Department 54.24
Police Department 2,029.00 3,727.02
Department of Public Works:
Public Works Division 8,639.33
Engineering Division 422.45 9,061.78
Department of Parks & Recreation:
Parks Division 3,194.78
Recreation Division 57.75
Forestry Division 22.18 3,274.71
Middle Rouge Bonds 35,000.00
Middle Rouge Interest & Fees 7,424.68
Acquisition of Land 109.55
Insurance 3,203.34
Retirement Program 9_0533.84
7072.04
General Ledger Accounts:
Refund for Plat Filing 4.00
Accounts Receivable 10.07
Advance to S. D. S. 18.00
Reserve for Encumbrances 4,217.32
Department of Public Works Inventory 171.06 4,420.45
$ 80,492.49
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar arri Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
On motion of Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and
unanimously adopted, this adjourned 162nd regular meeting of the City Council was
duly adjourned at 11:06 P. M., March 19, 1956.
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T=xt- r. Clark, City Clerk
Attested:
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