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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF TUE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 19, 1 56, the above meetinL, was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 9:10 P. M., by the Vice-
President of the Council, Frank O'Neill, iLoll was called with the following result:
Present-- Frank O'Neill, Sydney B. Bagnall, Rudolf R. Kleinert, David L. Jones, Peter
A. Ventura and John T. Daugherty. Absent-- kAustin T. Grant.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#746-56 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 188th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held November 13, 1956, are approved as
submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura and O'Neill.
NAYS: Jones,
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#747-56 RESOLVED that, the recommendation of the Department of Public
Works as to bid for linen service be referred to the Finance Committee
and the Department of Public Works for further report.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#748-56 RESOLVED that, on request of the Police Commissioner dated Novem-
ber 2, 1956, approved by the Mayor Jovemr 8, 1956, the following transfer
of funds is hereby approved:
$1,200.00 from PD Acct. # L7 to PD Acct. #22.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result :
AYES: Daugherty, Bagnall, Jones, Ventura, O'Neil;.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Bagnall, as Chairman of the Civic Center Committee gave the
following report:
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"As Chairman of the Civic Center Committee, it is my pleasure to report
that your Committee has been busy this past three weel and are now prepared to make
a recommendation to this Council of an architect for the proposed Civic Center. We
have met some seven times and spent 40 to 50 hours of our time in detailed research.
We have taken this matter very seriously because we think it is of great importance
to the citizens of this City and have come up with a recommendation of an architect
whom we are sure will do justice to the job and who will be able to design something
that will be a credit to the City.
"Initially, we met with eight architects, of whom four were considered. We
then spent a period of some six hours with each architectural firm, from the point of
view of endeavoring to find out how they operate. We went to their offices; we also
went to their jobs, some of which were completed and some in the process of being
completed. We talked to their designers and many of the people within their offices
in order to find out just what kind of organization they were -- how they operated
and everything we felt was pertinent to their operation. le consulted with experts
in this field -- men in industry, who are constantly dealing with these architects.
We did everything we could do to insure the best possible choice. With the help of
Mr. Meinzinger, Director of Public Works, we came up with a rating deet for the
architects, which is as follows:
1, Jize of Organization.
2. Previous work experience related to similar projects.
3. Financial status.
4. Progressiveness?
5. Character of Design; Flexibility of Design.
6. Continued personal interest in project.
7. Ability to produce selling package to meet deadline.
8. Personal appeal (customer relation).
116Tie hit upon the plan of scoring in this fashion so that the committee of
four could rate the four architects who were involved. A collation of these ratings
was then made and a final figure derived which represents the committee's decision.
This precludes the necessity of any one individual having to substantiate his reasons
pro or con. We felt that this would be the most fair way to arrive at a group decision
from all points of view. ;,:e do not feel that we want to in any way malign any one's
professional reputation through giving specific reasons for their organization not
being chosen. All were very good and all would have been a good choice, but someone
has to lose and someone has to win.
"de therefore, take great pleasure in recommending to this Council the
hiring of the firm of Yamasaki, Leinweber and Associates as architects for the Civic
Center."
*Councilman Ilrant arrived at 9:24 P. M.
Councilman Jones read the following minority report:
"Complying with your request for the minority opinion expressed at the
building committee meeting held at the Livonia City Hall, Saturday, November 17th;
it is my opinion that the architectural firm of CUTHBERT and CUTHBERT of Ann Arbor
and Dearborn, Michigan„ should be selected to design a master police station, a
master fire station and an addition to the City Hall.
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"This opinion is based upon facts and data gathered in a study of a pro-
posed civic center plan, presented to the City Council by the building committee
formulated during the previous City administration.
"The firm of CUTHi3ERT and CUTHBERT have two very important characteristics
that should not be ove .looked, since millions of dollars of the taxpayers money will
be involved if popular support of this project can be achieved.
"Point 1. A broad basis knowledge of Municipal construction
based upon actual experience in City building.
"Point 2. The advantage of time already gained by thorough
study, the building needs of the various administrative boards and com-
missions of the City of Livonia.
"Let this report publicly acknowledge the unselfish sacrifice of the follow-
ing public officials and former officials, who gave freely of their time in the interest
of the public good so that the Civic Center Committee could complete its report to
the people of Livonia.
Gustave Muth and John Perkins of the Building Code
Board of Appeals;
Former Police Commissioner Edward Steiner;
Former Police Chief George Harmon;
Former Mayor Elbert Hartom;
Former Parks Commissioner Gordon Peace;
Water Commissioner Joseph Turner;
Fire Chief Calvin Roberts;
City Engineer, W. R. McCary; and
Former Building Inspector Lew Zabo."
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#7149-56 RESOLVED that, the Council accept the recommendation of the
Civic Center Committee as outlined in resolution #635-56, and authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into a contract with the firm of
Yamasaki, Leinweber and Associates for preliminary work in connection
with the new Civic Center, pursuant to the terms of the Council resolu-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Ventura, Daughez ty and Grant.
NAYS: Kleinert and Jones.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
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A recess was called at 9:40 P. M., after which the meeting resumed with all
members present who were named as present in the orij_nal roll call of this meeting,
except Councilman *Bagnall, with President Grant presiding.
By Councilman OlUeills seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#750-56 RESOLVED that, the letter dated November 17, 1956 from Cuthbert
and Cuthbert, Architect and Engineer, 22208 Ford Road, Dearborn, Michigan,
is hereby referred to the Department of Law for report and recommendation
to the Council.
*Councilman Bagnall returned at 2:55 P. M.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#751-56 RESOLVED that, the Department of Law is hereby directed to
prepare a proposed ordinance creating and establishing a Library Com-
mission and providing for the appointment of the members thereof to be
submitted to the Council in the immediate future for its study and con-
sideration.
The Deputy City Clerk read a proposed agreement with Trojan Building Company.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#752-56 RE3OL7ED that, the contract by and between the City of Livonia
and the Trojan Building Company, a Michigan Co-partnership, which establishes
the responsibility of the Trojan Building Company for the installation and
cost of certain concrete approaches to extend to and abut on the pavement
of Farmington Road as may be required when the width of Farmington Road is
finally determined, is hereby approved; and the Mayor and the City Clerk are
hereby authorized to sign such contract on behalf of the City of Livonia: and
to 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: Daugherty, 0/Neill„ Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura and Grant.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#753-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the Director of
Public Works and the City Engineer dated November 2, 1956, and upon the
execution of a said contract between the City of Livonia and the Trojan
Building Company with respect to the additional cost of extending certain
concrete approaches to Farmington Road, the Council does hereby release to
the Trojan Building Company the improvement bond of Two Thousand (42,000.00)
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Dollars, established pursuant to resolution #359-55, which was deposited
With the City of Livonia to guarantee sidewalk improvements in Rosedale
Gardens Subdivision #15; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to do all
things reasonably necessary to the full perfonrzance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result;
AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura and Grant.
NAYS: None,
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Vacating Portions of Street, Alley and
Public Ground", introduced by Councilman Ventura November 13, 1956, was taken from the
table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura and Grant.
NAYS: None,
The President declared the Ordina nce duly adopted and would become effective on date
of publication, November 29, 1956.
An Ordinance entitled l'An Ordinance Amending Sections 1, 2L, 26 and 27 of the
Zoning Map of the City of Livonia, and Amending Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 60, of the City of Livonia, by Adding Thereto Sections 3.100, 3.111, 3.112,
3.113 and 3.114,u introduced by Councilman Kleinert November 13, 1956, was taken from
the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, OINeill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones,Ventura and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on date
of publication, November 29, 1956.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#754-56 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Building Code Board of Appeals, the Council herein determins that
it is not necessary or advisable to provide for the licensing of drain
layers.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones and Grant.
NAYS: None.
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Councilman Ventura abstained under the provisions of Section 9 of Chapter IV of the
Charter of the City of Livonia.
The recommendation of the Building Code Board of Appeals dated October 31,
1956, with reference to air-conditioning the City Hall was received and placed on file.
The Clerk read a letter dated November 8, 1956 from Chris Nelsen and Sons
regarding Special Assessment District #7, Botsford Park Subdivision.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#755-56 RESOLVED that, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
enter into a contract with Chris Nelsen & Sons for the installation of storm
sewers in Botsford Park Subdivision, and if necessary, funds will be ad-
vanced from the General Fund of the City pending the sale of the bonds, said
funds as advanced to be returned to the General Fund from the sale of the
Bonds of Special Assessment District #7.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The Clerk read a letter dated November 19, 1956 from Hubbell, Roth and Clark,
Inc., regarding storm sewer in Buckingham Village Subdivision #2.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
RESOLVED that, the proposed agreement with Rouge Building Company,
pursuant to resolution adopted August 13, 1956, approving Buckingham Village
Subdivision #2, regarding tiling of the Blue Drain is hereby referred to the
Sewer and Water Committee of the Council and the Department of Public Works
for further consideration.
The following amendment to the foregoing resolution was offered by Councilman
Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura:
With report and recommendation to be made to the Council at the first
regular meeting in December, 1956.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution as amended:
#756-56 RESOLVED that, the proposed agreement with Rouge Building Company,
pursuant to resolution adopted August 13, 1956, approving Buckingham Village
Subdivision #2, regarding tiling of the Blue Drain is hereby referred to the
Sewer and Water Committee of the Council and the Department of Public Works
for further consideration, with report and recommendation to be made to the
Council at the first regular meeting in December, 1956.
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with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, aDconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#757-56 RESOLVED that, resolution #71.3-56 approving a contract between the
City of Livonia and Gordon-Begin Investment Company providing for the deposit-
ing of certain suns of money for assessments for drainage facilities, adopted
by the Council November 13, 1956, be and hereby is rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Ventura and :rant.
NAYS: Kleinert and Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The Clerk read a letter from the Department of Public Works regarding release
of bond in Smokier Rousseau Subdivision #2.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#758-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the Director of
Public Works and the City Engineer, dated November 5, 1956, the Council does
hereby release to the Wayne Construction Company the subdivision improvement
bond in the amount of Twenty-One Thousand (521,000.00) Dollars, which was de-
posited with the City to guarantee improvements in the Smokier-Rousseau Sub-
division #2; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to do all things reason-
ably necessary to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The Clerk read a letter from the Department of Public Works dated November 19,
1956, regarding sewers installed by Rose-Hill Builders.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#759-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of Rose-Bill Builders
dated November 8, 1956, the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby
accept certain sewers serving duplex dwelling units located West of Middle-
Belt, South of Grandon, North of Minton, North of Ilathaway, in the City of
Livonia, for purposes of maintenance and repair.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Daugherty, O1Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura and Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The Clerk read the recommendation of the City Planning Commission dated
October 30, 1956 as to Petition No. Z-187, and report of Albe Munson, planning con-
sultant.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#760-56 RESOLVED that, consideration of Petition No. Z-187 for change of
zoning is hereby tabled pending appearance before the Council of the petitioners
at the meeting of November 29, 1956.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Jones, Ventura and Grant.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#761-56 REjOLVED that, the Council concurs with the recommendation of
the Department of Law to deny the request of W. C. Shortt of Centri-Spray
Corporation to discharge firearms within the "closed to hunting" area in
the City of Livonia, and the petitioner is referred to the Police Depart-
ment for consideration.
By Councilman Mein, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#762-56 .RESOLVED that, the letter of Frank Loiola of the A. B. C. Cab
Company dated November 3, 1956, requesting permission to operate a taxicab
service in the City of Livonia is hereby referred to the Transportation
Committee of the Council for its study and consideration with all other
requests which have been received for like services.
By Councilman Dagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#763-56 RESOLVED that, the proposed ordinance amending Article 11.00 of
Ordinance No. 60 to provide for the locating of used car lots is hereby
has referred to the City Planning Commission for its requisite public hearing.
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The Clerk read a letter dated November 13, ly56 from the Department of Law
regarding acceptance of easements.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#761-56 RESOLVED that, the easement,dated Octooer 15, 1956, offered to
the City of Livonia from Ernest F.Schelawske and Mary E. Schelawske, his
wife, for storm sewage purposes, for the following described property:
A piece of land commencing at the Northwest corner of the
East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/14 of Section 11, running thence
South parallel with the East line of said Section 1.40 rods;
thence East 4 rods; thence North 40 rods; thence West 4 rods
to the place of beginning; containing one acre more or less;
and that the easement,dated October 16, 1056, offered to the City of Livonia
from Albert Duchene, a single man, for construction of a storm drainage ditch,
for the following ascribed property:
The ?lest 20 feet of that part of Lot No. 324 of Supervisor's
Livonia Plat No. 5, of part of the South 1/2 of the N. W. 1/4
of Section 13, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
I Lchlban, as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats on Page 32, Wayne
County Records, which lies South of Boll Creek;
are hereby accepted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
RESOLVED CL?QED that, there is hereby crated in the Department of Law
two positions of Assistant City Attorney; that the Civil Service Commission
is reauestod to fix and allow in appropriate salary schedules a salary of
$6,750.00 a year for each Assistant City Attorney; and that each Assistant
City Attorney be paid the further sum of $25.00 a month as a car allowance
in lieu of itemizing his monthly car expenses under the Finance Ordinance.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
RESOLVED that, the foregoing ng resolution rc garding the Department
of Law be tabled to the next study meeting.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones and Daugherty.
NAYS: O'Neill, Dagnall, Kleinert, Ventura and Grant.
The President declared the resolution denied.
Councilman Daugherty asked for a division of the question.
Councilman Jones was excused at 11:09 P. PSI., for the balance of the meeting.
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A roll call vote was taken on the resolution as divided:
#765-56 RESOLVED that, there is hereby created in the Department of Law
two positions of Assistant City Attorney; and that the Civil Service Com-
mission is requested to fix and allow in appropriate salary schedules a
salary of y6,750.00 a year for each Assistant City Attorney.
with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura and Grant.
NAYS: None.
A roll call vote was taken on the balance of the resolution as divided:
RESOLVED that, each Assistant City Attorney be paid the further
sum of sr 25.00 a month as a car allowance in lieu of itemizing his monthly
car expenses under the Finance Ordinance.
with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill and ±agnall.
NAYS: Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert and Grant.
The President declared the resolution denied.
On motion of Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and
unanimously adopted, this 189th regular meting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 11:2b P. N. November 19, 1956.
1.1a -e J. Clark, City Clerk