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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 27, 1956, the above meeting; was held at 33001 Five Nile Road,
Livonia, Michigan and was called to order at approximately 8:20 P.M. by the
President of the Council, Austin T. Grant. Councilman Ventura delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present -- Austin T.
Grant, Frank O'Neill, Rudolf R. Kleinert, David L. Jones and Peter A. Ventura.
Absent on Roll Call --"Sydney B. Bagnall and John T. Daugherty.*
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#526-56 RESOLVED that, in accordance with the provisions of Section
21 of Ordinance No. 27, for the One Hundred Eightieth Meeting only,
the provision of Section 5 of Ordinance No. 27, be and hereby are
suspended only insofar as it pertains to the reading of the minutes
of a previous meeting; and
BE IT FULTHER RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 180th regular
meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia held August 13, 1956
be and hereby are approved as submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Kleinert, Ventura, Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#527-56 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section
21 of Ordinance No. 27, for the 33rd Special Meeting only, the
provision of Section 5 of Ordinance No. 27, be and hereby are
suspended only insofar as it pertains to the reading of the minutes
of a previous meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 33rd Special
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia held August 20, 1956
be and hereby are approved as submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Kleinert, Ventura, Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted{
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Mayor Brashear had several items to present, but due to the opening of
bids scheduled for 8:30 P.M, he would be heard later in the agenda.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission dated July 3, 1956 for transfer of location of 1956 SDM
License from 34889 Plymouth Road, Livonia to 33611 Plymouth Road, Livonia;
also a letter from the Police Department dated August 24, 1956.
By Councilman O'Neill, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
528-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated July 3, 1956, and
a recommendation from the Livonia Police Department dated
August 24, 1956, the City Council does hereby approve the
request of Louis Perchikoff and David Citron for transfer of
location of their 1956 S.D.M. License from 31.899 Plymouth Road
to 33614 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Kleinert, Ventura and Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The President, Austin T. Grant, offered correspondence from a Robert
Hamill, 114850 Merriman regarding Amendment to Building Code regarding drain
layers' license. This matter to be placed before the Council on their next
study meeting.
The hour of 8:30 having arrived, the City Clerk opened the following bids:
FORD 1956 F-100 Pick-Up Truck
List Trade-In Allow. Bid
Bill Brown Sales 1,488.42 $125.00 1,363.142
Berling McHugh, Inc. 1,1470.56 95.00 1,375.56
*Councilmen Bagnall and Daugherty arrived, time being 8:35 P.M.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
529-56 RESOLVED that, we refer the bids on the F100 Pick-Up Truck to Depart-
ment of Public gorks for their report and recommendations.
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One Catch Basin Cleaner Bid
Bell Equipment Company $8,515.00
One Truck Cab and Chassis
Berling McHugh Inc. - Ford F800 4,170.49
Budd Motor - International R195 5,1433.00
International V195 5,833.00
Double Frame (additional) 50.00
Hall - G.M.C. 4,716.07
Earl Vivier- G.M.C. 4,698.54
Bill Brown - Ford F800 14,225.27
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and uananimously
adopted, it was
530-56 RESOLVED, that the bid on the Catch Basin Cleaner be referred
to theDepartment of Public Works.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
531-56 RESOLVED, that the bids on the Truck Cab and Chassis be referred
to the Department of Public Works.
The Bids were opened: 3/4" Type "K" Copper Tubing:
1. Murdock Brothers 10,000 feet Delivered Net 30 da. $14,467.00
2. Ellis & Ford Manufacturing " " z of 1% - 4,550.00
16 days
3. Crane Company " " Net 30 da. 14,480.00
4. Murray Sales " " 2 of 1% 4,430.00
30 days
The Bids were opened: Water Meters
Without Connection With Connection
1. Neptune Meter Company 5/8" 25.60 26.88
3/4" 38.40 40.32
1" 56.32 59.20
la's 105.60 110.72
2" 158.72 166.140
30 days net - F. 0. B. Destination
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Water Meter Bids (Continued)
Without Connection With Connection
2. Hersey Mfg Company
i 5/8"
3/4" 38.28
1" 25.48
56.20
26.76
40.20
59.08
105.48 110.60
2" 158.6o 166.28
30 days net - F. 0. B. Destination
3, Worthington Gamon Company
5/8" 25.55 26.83
5/8" x 3" 25.55 27.47
3/4" 38.30 40.22
1" 56.22 59.10
lin 105.50 110.62
2" 158.62 166.30
30 days net - F. O. B. Destination
4. Badger Meter company
5/8" 25.35 26.62
3/4" 38.10 40.00
1" 55.88 58.73
11.9 104.77 109.85
2" 157.48 165.10
30
days net - F. O. B. Destination (150 lbs or more)
5. Buffalo Meter Company
5/8" 25.81 27.15
5/8 x 3/4 25.81 27.59
3/4" 38.27 40.05
1" 56.60 59.54
12e 106.14 111.36
2" 158.34 166.17
30 days net - F. O. B. Destination
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
532-56 RESOLVED that, bids for the disc type water meter and copper tubing
be referred to Water & Sewer Commission,
Mayor Brashear presented his veto message on Council Resolution #511-56
adopted by the Council on August 13, 1956.
Mayor Brashear discussed orally, the following matters:
L 1. Tiling of Blue and Bell Drains.
2, Civic Improvement Program.
3. Water Extension Program.
4. Building Permit Fees.
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Mayor Brashear suggested that a Committee be appointed to study Building
Permit Fees, whereupon President Austin T. Grant appointed the following
Committee: Councilmen Frank O'Neill and Peter Ventura.
President Austin T. Grant, asked that these items presented by Mayor
Brashear be placed on the agenda for the Study Committee.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
533-56 RESOLVED that Mayor Brashear's veto be over-ridden and that permit
be granted.
Councilman Ventura withdrew his motion; Councilman Jones would not withdraw
his support.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones
NAYS: O'Neill, Bagnall, Eleinert, Daugherty, Ventura, Grant.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill , it was
RESOLVED that, this Council accept the recommendation of Mayor Brashear
in regard to the matter of tiling the Blue and Bell Drains, and furthers
that the matter of developing the contracts between the City of Livonia
and the developers involved in the Blue and Bell Drain areas be referred
to Mr. Nunnely. This contract is to provide for the deposit of the sum
of $325.00 per lot or $1300.00 per acre or in lieu thereof, install
(according to Master Plan approved by Drain Commissioner's Office) tiling
of those portions of Blue or Bell running through their developments.
If the cost is less than $325.00 per lot or $1300.00 per acre -- then
they will deposit with developer. If it is more than $325.00 or
0.300.00 per acre, then they are to draw from this fund that has been
established.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
RESOLVED that, this matter be tabled pending a meeting of the City Council
representative, Committee of the sub-dividers, bonding attorney and
Administrative Department.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Jones, Daugherty.
NAYS: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura, Grant.
The President declared the resolution denied.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
534-56 RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to Committee of Whole for
further study.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Kleinert, Ventura, Jones, Daugherty, Grant.
NAYS: Bagnall.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By CouncilmanVentural seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
535-56 RESOLVED that, we concur with the recommendation of the
Insurance Committee to pay Workmen's Compensation, Policy No. W0597881
invoice of William Wood Agency, Inc. in the amount of $3,775.00; that
the Finance Committee be instructed to approve voucher covering such
invoice and the City Clerk and City Treasurer shall 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: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura, Jones, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
536-56 RESOLVED that, the invoice of William Wood Agency, Inc. in
the amount of :5,279.58, which covers Comprehensive Commercial
Policy - Liability, Property Damage and includes fleet of
automobiles and trucks, not be paid and City Clerk be authorized
to place advertisement in the Livonian asking for bids.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: O'Neill, Ventura, Jones, Daugherty.
NAYS: Bagnall, Kleinert, Grant.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
A recess was called at 10:15 P.M., after which the meeting resumed with
all members present.
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The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark presented a letter from Mayor Brashear
regarding teletype machines.
By Councilman 0lNei 1, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, .it was
537-56 RESOLVED that, the City Council consider the letter of the Mayor
of August 15, 1956 in regard to the establishing of a service fee to be
charged by the Police Department for the use of teletype machine. That
this matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole of the Council for
its report and recommendation.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, offered a letter from the Mayor dated
July 25, 1956 addressed to the Council re: Appointment of Clyde Bentley to
Board of Review.
By Councilman 0tNeill, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
538-56 RESOLVED that, the appointment of Clyde Bentley by Mayor Brashear
as a member of the Board of Review for a term of two years is hereby
approved. Appointment to be effective August 15, 1956.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
rn.: 0 f Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Daugherty, Ventura and Grant.
NAYS: Jones
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
539-56 RESOLVED that, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
to advertise for bids for the printing of 3,000 copies of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, including the amendments thereto,
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
540-56 RESOLVED, that there is hereby transferred from the Unallocated
Fund of the Budget to theEquipment Maintenance Account of the Department
of Public Works, the same being Account #22 of the Department of Public
Works, the sum of Twenty-five Hundred ($2,500.00) Dollars; that the
Department is hereby directed to submit a revised estimate for the
repair and maintenance of its equipment for the balance of the fiscal
year.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: 0tNeiil, Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura, Jones, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
541-56 RESOLVED that the request of the Departmentof Public Works of
August 22, 1956 for the transfer of the balance of the funds in its Snow
and Ice Removal Account to its Building Maintenance Account be denied.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the Attorneys Office
requesting a Secretary.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
542-56 RESOLVED, that there is hereby created and established the
position of Legal Secretary, subject to the concurrence of the Civil
Service Commission, to serve the office of theCity Attorney;
that such Secretary shall be in the Classified Civil Service and
the Civil Service Commission shall conduct examinations thereon; that
the salary for such secretary shall be $3848.00 dollars per year;
and that there is hereby transferred from the Unallocated Fund of
the Budget to the Law Department, the sum of $1,200.00 dollars to pay
such salary for the balance of the fiscal year.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura, Jones, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the City Attorney's Office
in regard to the request of the Clarenceville School District for a refund on sewer
installation.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones and Unanimously
adopted, it was
543-56 RESOLVED that the opinion of the City Attorney dated August 6, 1956,
in regards to the request of the Clarenceville Board of Education for a
refund of Nine Thousand ($9,000.00) Dollars, in connection with the
construction of Sewer Project No. 4, which opinion denies any obligation
by the City to the Clarenceville School District, be received and placed
on file; that the City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of said
opinion to the Clarenceville School District Board of Education and its
attorney.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, presented Ordinance No. 27, entitled
"An Ordinance Providing Rules and Order of the Council of the City of Livonia".
This Ordinance was introduced by Councilman Ventura August 13, 1956, was taken f rom
the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:,
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ALES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Ventura, Daugherty, Grant.
NAYS: Kleinert, Jones.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would becomes effective on
date of Publication, September 13, 1956.
By Councilman Daugherty,seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
544-56 RESOLVED that, The Council suspend the regular order of business
to take care of items on the agenda wherein interested persons are
waiting to be heard on those items.
Councilman Daugherty introduced the following Ordinance:
No.
AN ORDINANCE AIENDING ORDINANCE NO. 60 OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
ENTITLED It AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF
LIVONIA; TO REGULATE THE USE OF LAND AND STRUCTURES THEREIN;
TO REGULATE AND LIMIT THE DIGHT, THE AREA, THE BULK AND LOCATION
OF BUILDINGS; TO REGULATE AND RESTRICT THE LOCATION OF TRADES AND
INDUSTRIES AND THE LOCATION CF BUILDINGS DESIGNED FOR SPECIFIED
USES; TO REGULATE AND DETERMINE THE ARTA OF YARDS, COURTS AND OTHER
OPEN SPACES; TO REGULATE THE DENSITY OF POPULATION; TO PROVIDE FOR
la. THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; TO PROVIDE FOR
A BOARD OF APPEALS, AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; AND TO PROVIDE A
PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE TERMS THEREOF1', BY ADDING THERETO
ARTICLE 7.50.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 60 of the City of Livonia is hereby amended by
adding thereto Article 7.50 as follows:
ARTICLE 7.50
R-U District Regulations
Section 7.51 Application of Article. The regulations set forth
in this article shall apply in all R-U Districts.
Section 7.52. Uses Permitted. In all R-U Districts no building
or land, except as of'herwise provided in this ordinance, shall be
erected or used except for one or more of the following specified
uses:
(a) All uses in R-1 Districts as specified in
Article 5.00, Section 5.02.
(b) Professional offices and customary home
occupations such as dentists and physicians
offices, dance and music schools or dress-
making may be allowed by approval of the
City Planning Commission with limitations so
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that the occupation is clearly an accessory
to the permissive use, and the residential
character of the exterior of the dwelling is
not changed.
(c) Display - Display of signs limited to informa-
tion rather than advertising shall be not
more than one (1) sqluire foot placed not less
than thirty (30) feet fromthe street right-
of-way line.
(d) Employment - Each home occupation and office
shall have not more than one (1) employee other
than members of the immediate family.
Section 7.53. Building Height. No building hereafter erected or
altered in R-U bistricts shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height
or two (2) stories, except as provided in Sections 4.41 to 4.44, inclusive,
of this ordinance.
Section 7.54. Lot Area. Every lot in R-U Districts shall have a
minimum of 15,000 square feet area and shall have an average depth of no
greater than four (4)-times its average width and further provided that
no lot shall have a width of less than 80 feet at the property line. Any
lot of record at the time of adoption of this amendment which is of lesser
area than the specifications herein provided, and which cannot meet the
requirements of area, side yard, front yard, and/or rear yard, shall other-
wise comply with all the requirements of the R-1 District.
Section 7.55. Percentage of Lot Coverage. One family dwelling together
with accessory buildings, hereafter erected on any lot in R-U Districts
shall not cover more thatwenty (20) percent of the area of lot, provided,
that this requirement shall not apply to any lot which at the time this
ordinance become effective is lesser in area than the specifications herein
provided if such lot was of record at the time of the adoption of this
ordinance.
Section 7.56 Front Yard. Each lot in R-U Districts shall have a front
yard not less than forty (40) feet in depth.
Section 7.57. Side Yards in General. All lots in R-U Districts shall
have two (2) side yards each having a width not less than ten (10) feet
and the aggregate width of both side yards shall not be less than twenty-.
five (25) feet.
Section 7.58 Side Yards abutting Upon Street. Houses on corner lots
shall front on both streets, with houses not less than forty (40) feet
from the street right-of-way line.
Section 7.59 Rear Yards. Each lot in R-U Districts shall have a
rear yard of a depth of not less than fifty (50) feet.
Section 7,60. Off-street Parking Facilities. Off-street parking
facilities shall be provided as hereinbefore specified in Article 4.00,
Secion 4.37 to 4.40 inclusive of the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance.
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Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are here-
by repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
Section 3. Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for any
reason such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the
remaining portion of this ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council, September 10, 1956.
Councilmen Bagnall and Daugherty were excused from the meeting at 11:03 P.M.
Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
51+5-56 RESOLVED that, the City Engineer, having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated July 19, 1956 on all matters required by Section 6
of Ordinance No. 31, as amended, and a public hearing having been held
thereon on August 22, 1956, after due notice as required by said Ordinance,
and careful consideration having been given to all such matters, the
Council does hereby:
1. Accept and approve said statement in all respects;
2. Determine to make the improvement consisting of the resurfacing
of Arden, Melrose, Auburndale, Berwick, Ingram, Blackburn, Cranston
and Hubbard Roads as described in said statement as that portion
of the aforementioned streets from Plymouth Road to West Chicago
Road, located in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 34, City of Livonia, and
defray the cost of such improvement by Special Assessment upon the
property especially benefited in proportion to the benefits received
or to be derived;
3. Approve the plans and specifications of the improvement, as set
forth in said statement dated July 19, 1956,
4. Determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is $58,000.00;
5. Determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for in
pa rt by Special Assessments on the property benefited thereby and
in part by the City at large, in proportions hereinafter established;
6. That the proportion of the cost and expense of said improvement
to be borne and paid by the City shall be fifty (50%) percent of the
cost thereof; and that the balance of said cost and expense of said public
improvement amounting to fifty (50%) percent shall be borne and paid by
Special Assessment on all lands and premises in the Special Assessment
District as herein established in proportion to the benefits to be
derived therefrom;
7. Determine that the assessments made for such improvements may be
paid in four (14) annual installments together with interest thereon
in the amount of six (6) percent per annum on unpaid balance;
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8. Designate the Assessment District, describing the land and
premises upon which Special Assessments shall be levied as
follows:
Beginning at a point on the North line of
West Chicago 300 feet We6t of the center line of Hubbard;
thence North 805.35 feet; thence East 127 feet; thence
North 830 feet; thence West 127 feet; thence North 900
feet to the South line of Plymouth Road; thence East 371.50
feet along the South line of Plymouth Road; thence South
100 feet; thence East 200 feet; thence North 100 feet;
thence East 113.5 feet; thence South 100 feet; thence East
220 feet; thence North 100 feet; thence East 110 feet;
thence South 100 feet; thence East220 feet; thence North
100 feet; thence East 110 feet; thence South 100 feet;
thence East 24.0 feet; thence North 100 feet; thence East
108.2) feet; thence South 100 feet; thence East 240 feet;
thence North 100 feet; thence East 106.23 feet; thence
South 100 feet; thence East 220 feet; thence North 100
feet; thence East 110 feet; thence South 100 feet; thence
East 220 feet; thence North 100 feet; thence East 105 feet;
thence South 100 feet; thence East 100 feet; thence South
2310 feet; thence West 80 feet; thence South 122.73 feet;
thence West 145 feet; thence North 122.90 feet; thence
West 180 feet; thence South 123.12 feet; thence West 150
feet; thence North 123.31 feet; thence West 180 feet; thence
South 123.53 feet; thence West 151.5 feet; thence North
123.71 feet; thence West 200 feet; thence South 123.96 feet;
thence West 153.45 feet; thence North 12 ..14 feet; thence
West 200 feet; thence South 124.39 feet; thence West 151.5
feet; thence North 124.57 feet; thence West 180 feet; thence
South 124.79 feet; thence West 150 feet; thence North 124.97
feet; thence West 180 feet; thence South 125.19 feet; thence
West 153.5 feet; thence North 125.38 feet; thence West 160
feet; thence South 125.58 feet; thence West 391.5 feet along
the North line of West Chicago to the Point of Beginning.
9. That the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a Special
Assessment Roll including all lots and parcels of land within the
above District degignated by the Council and to assess to each such
lot or parcel of land, such relative portions of the whole sum to be
levied against all lands in the Special Assessment District as the
benefits to all lands in such District. And also to enter upon
such Roll the amount which has been assessed to theCity at large, all
in accordance with the determination of theCity Council;
10. And that upon the completion of said Roll, the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions of
Section 11 of Ordinance No. 31, as amended by Ordinance No. 46,
No. 65 and No. 73 of theCity of Livonia, and file the same with
the City Clerk, who thereupon is directed to present the same to
the City Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: O t Neill, Ventura, Jones, Grant.
NAYS: None
Councilman Kleinert abstained from voting under the provisions of
Section 9, Chapter 1V of theCity Charter.
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The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the City Planning
Commission relative to Petition Z-181 and also a letter from Donald Dere=
relating to such petition.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
546-56 RESOLVED that, Petition Z-181, as submitted by Donald Deremo,
attorney for John J. Lingeman, for a change of zoning on the southeast
1/4 of Section 10, southwest 1/4 of Section 11, northwest 1/4 of Section
1)4 and Northeast 1/4 of Section 15 be referred to City Planning Commission
for a re-hearing.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the City Planning
Commission relative to petition Z-101aa.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
547-56 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning
Commission, dated August 10, 1956 as to Petition No. Z-101aa of Oscar
Kaley, for change of zoning classification in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 35 from R-U-F-B to C-1 is approved and the City Attorney is
instructed to prepare an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60 in
accordance with such recommendation.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the City Planning
Commission relative to petition Z-178.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
548-56 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendat,an of the City
Planning Commission dated August 10, 1956, as to Petition No. Z-178
of Simon L. Solomon, for change of zoning classification in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 15 from R-1 to P-1 is approved, and the
City Attorney is instructed to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 60 in accordance with such recommendation.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the City Planning
Commission relative to petition Z-182.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, and unanimously
adopted, it was
549-56 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of theCity Planning
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Commission dated August 10, 1956 as to Petition No. Z-182 of Dwight
Morris and Margaret Morris, his wife, for change of zoning classification
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31 from R-U-F-B- to C-2 is approved, and
such petition is hereby denied.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the City Planning
Commission relative to Petition V-hi.. Mr. Fred i+ .lson, attorney, respresenting
Carlos H. Ray presented his petitioner's appeal to theCouncil on the action of
the Planning Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
550-56 RESOLVED that, Petition V-14 to vacate Carl Street between
Westmore and Shadyside Avenues be granted and that easement of 12
feet for servicing public utilities be retained by the City of
Livonia; and that the City Attorney be authorized to draw up an
Ordinance in conformance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution, with the following
result:
AYES: O'Neill, Jones, Ventura, Grant.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
551-56 RESOLVED that, amendment to the Master School and Park Plan,
as amended by the City Planning Commission, dated June 5, 1956, as to
Part 5 entitled "Master School & Park Plan of the City of Livonia"
be accepted by the Council.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, presented a letter fromthe Livonia Post-
master, Arthur Jenkins, on street numbering system, and also, the naming of
streets in new subdivisions.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
552-56 RESOLVED that, the request of Arthur Jenkins, the Livonia Postmaster,
dated August 20, 1956, requesting a change of policy in naming of streets
and the house numbering system within the City, be referred to the City
Planning Commission for its report and recommendation and a copy of
Mr. Jenkins' letter be forwarded to the City Planning Commission.
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The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, presented Petition V-16 of the National
Bank of Detroit for vacating a portion of the alley lying Southwesterly of the
intersection of Grand River and Antago Street.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
553-56 RESOLVED that, the petition of the National Bank of Detroit,
as submitted by Thomas C. Tilley, its attorney, for the vacating of
a portion of the alley lying Southwesterly of the intersection of Grand
River Avenue and Antago Street, be referred to theCity Planning
Commission for its report and recommendation and Public Hearing.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
554-56 RESOLVED that, a Public Hearing having been held on the assessment
roll for the installation of street paving and storm sewers in Botsford
Park Subdivision, and the City Council having considered such assessment
roll, and it further appearing that it will be necessary to sell Assessment
Bonds to install such improvements as set forth in t he report of the City
Engineer, the law firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone is hereby
retained as special legal counsel under the provisions of Sub-section
(h) Section 14 Chapter 5 of theCity Charter, for the purpose of preparing
the necessary legal documents and proceedings necessary or incidental to the
sale of such bondsand for the purpose of assisting and co-counseling with
the City Attorney in such procedure; and that all documents and proceedings
prepared by said law firm and approved by the City Attorney be presented to
the City Council for further action in accordance with law. Furthers
that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for
bids, in accordance with the plans and specifications as prepared and
submitted by the City Engineer, for the paving and storm sewer improve-
ments.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, presented the recommendation of the
Department of Public Works for the acceptance of the low bids which were
opened at the foregoing part of this meeting.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, and unanimously
adopted, it was
555-56 RESOLVED that, the Council having considered the recommendation
of theDepartment of Public Works, for the purchase of certain equip-
ment, the Council does hereby approve the acceptance of the following
bids:
Pick-Up Truck Bill Brown 363.42
Catch Basin Cleaner Bell Equipment
Company 8,515.00
Truck to Carry Catch
Basin Equipment Berling-McHugh
Ford F-800 4,170.49
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution, with the following
result:
AYES: O'Neill, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Grant.
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
556-56 RESOLVED that, this One Hundred Eighty- First Regular Meeting
of the City Council be adjourned.
The President declared the One Hundred Eighty First Regular Meeting of
the City Council of the City of Livonia duly adjourned at 12:01 A.M.
August 28, 1956.
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Marie W. Clark, City Clerk