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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1956-11-26 Page 2606 MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINETlETH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA Iwo On November 26, 1956, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:22 o'clock P. M., by the President of the Council, Austin T.Grant. This being Student Government Day, Patricia Ryan, Student Councilman, delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the follow- ing result: Student Councilmen present: George Diamond, Jerry Johnson, Richard Noble, Sue Roulier, Patricia Ryan, Marie Wyss and Marion Dailey. Members of the City Council present: Austin T.Grant, Frank O'Neill, Sydney B. Bagnall, Rudolf R. Kleinert, David L. Jones, Peter A. Ventura and John T. Daugherty. Absent-- None. President Grant introduced the following Student officers and presented certificates from Mayor Braehear: John Newberg, Mayor Mary Phipps, Deputy City Clerk Sue Randall, City Clerk George Diamond, President of the Council Elda Dossena, Deputy Treasurer Jerry Johnson, Councilman David Stingle, Treasurer Dale Devitt, Municipal Judge Richard Noble, Councilman Betty Edwards, Constable Sue Roulier„ Councilman Lu Ann Hembree„Constable Patricia R:an, Councilman Editor Nacpil, Police Commissioner Marie Wyss, Councilman Roy Carlton, Director Public Works Marion Dailey, Councilman Richard Thompson, Fire Commissioner Richard Clark, City Attorney Geraldine Zdziebko$ ChairmanY Civil Service Commission, By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 189th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia held November 19, 1956, are approved as submitted. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was RESOLVED that, the foregoing resolution be amended and that approval of the minutes of the 189th regular meeting of the Council held November 19, 1956 be postponed to the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was #766-56 RESOLVED that, approval of the minutes of the 189th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia held November 19, 1956, be tabled to the next regular meeting. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: Page 2607 AYES: Ventura, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones and Grant. NAYS: Daugherty. The President declared the resolution adopted. A recess was called at 8:30 P. M., in order for the Student Council to hold their meeting. The regular meeting of the City Council resumed at 8:147 P. M., with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting. The Deputy City Clerk, Juanita Hillas, read a letter dated November 21, 1956, from the Mayor regarding sanitary sewer and connection charges, which was received and placed on file. The Clerk read a letter from the Police Commissioner requesting transfer of funds. By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously adopted, it was #767-56 RESOLVED that, the request dated November 24, 1956 from the Police Commissioner for transfer of certain funds be referred to the Finance Committee of the Council for report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #768-56 RESOLVED that, on recommendation of the Department of Public Works dated November 20, 1956, the Pure Oil Company and Sinclair Refining Company be awarded the gasoline business for the period of December 1, 1956 to March 1, 1957. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Kleinert, Jones and Grant. NAYS: Bagnall. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously adop ted, it was #769-56 RESOLVED that, the report of the Finance Committee on purchase contract for street sweeper and radio equipment bids taken October 1, 1956, be tabled until the next regular meeting of the Council. The Student Council President, George Diamond, gave a brief oral report on the new buses for the City of Livonia. Page 2608 The hour of 8:30 P. M., having arrived, the Deputy City Clerk opened and read the following bids: FIRE HOSE 1. Eureka Fire Hose Co., Harper Woods, Michigan 2000 ft. 2 1/2", 600# pressure hose $1.56 per ft. 1000 ft. 1 1/2", 600# pressure hose $1.15 11 Alternate: 2000 ft. 2 1/211, 1100# pressure hose $1.66 per ft. 1000 ft. 1 1/2", 400# pressure hose $1.16 " 2. Joseph M. Platt, Benton Harbor, Michigan 2000 ft. 2 1/2", 400# pressure hose $1.75 per ft. 1000 ft. 1 1/2", 100# pressure hose $1.25 " 2%, 30 days, delivery 30 days 3. American LaFrance Corp., Hazel Park, ? .chigan 2000 ft. 2 1/2", 100# pressure hose $1.78 per ft. 1000 ft. 1 1/2u, 100# pressure hose $1.28 it Alternate: 2000 ft. 2 1/2f1, 600# pressure hose $ 1.80 per ft. 1000 ft. 1 1/211, 600# pressure hose :.1.30 " By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #770-56 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for Fire Hose are hereby referred to the Fire Commissioner for report and recommendation. By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #771-56 RESOLVED that, the Taxicab and Bus Ordinances, as prepared by the Department of Law, are hereby referred to the Transportation Committee for report and recommendation to the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #772-56 RESOLVED that, consideration of Petition No. Z-189 for change of zoning be tabled to the next regular meeting of the Council until further information and more complete mapare available. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill and Bagnall. NAYS: Kleinert, Jones and Grant. The President declared the resolution adopted. Page 2609 By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was #773-56 RESOLVED that, resolution ##b66-56, adopted by the Council on July 16, 1956, is hereby amended as follows: Paragraphs 1 and 2 are amended to provide for the installation of improvements pursuant to Plat Ordinance No. 135, which supersedes and replaces Ordinance No. LJ..; Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the aforesaid resolution are deleted, and the proposal of Gordon-Begin Investment Company set forth in their letter of November 21, 1956, to the Council of the City of Livonia, as corrected during this meeting, wherein they agree to deposL t with the City of Livonia the sum of $325.00 per lot or $1,300 per acre in said Belle-Lynn Subdivision, whichever proves to be the greater amount, is hereby accepted pursuant to the terms and conditions therein contained; That resolution #466-56 is amended to contain the following added provisions: (4) That said proprietors shall grant and dedicate to the City the necessary easements and rights of way through said proposed sub- division for storm drainage purposes, with said easements to be located in said proposed subdivision and to be of such dimensions as shall be determined by the Department of Public Works as neces- sary for proper storm drainage of said subdivision; L (5) That said proprietors shall, in the event the City constructs open, temporary storm drainage ditches through said proposed sub- division, pay the entire cost of the opening and construction of said open, temporary storm drainage ditches, which said cost shall be paid on or prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any residence erected and constructed in said subdivision; (6) On full compliance with the above five conditions ard with the provisions of said Plat Ordinance No. 135, the City Clerk is hereby authorized to affix her signature to said Plat as evidence of this approval. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman OtNeill, it was RESOLVED that, the foregoing resolution as to charges or assessments for drainage facilities servicing Belle-I{ynn Subdivision be tabled until such time as the Council has decided the three major points in Mayor Brashear's letter dated November 21, 1956. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill and Ventura. NAYS: Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones and Grant. The President declared the resolution denied. Page 2610 A roll call vote was taken on rest lution #773-56, with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert,Jones and Grant. NAYS: Ventura and O'Neill. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #774-56 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission dated November 16, 1956, as to Petition No. Z-197 of Earl R. Gilman, attorney for Morris W. Zack, et al, and Veno E. Sacre, attorney for Koepplinger Bakery, Inc., for change of zoning classification in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28 from RUFB to M-1, as amended by City Planning Commission resolution #11-368,56, is hereby approved; and the City Attorney is instructed to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60 in conformance with this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill,Bagna'11, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Jones. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Dai gherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #775-56 RESOLVED that, the letter from Mrs. W. J. Wells, 14.130 Eckles Road dated November 12, 1956, regarding hunting in the City of Livonia, is hereby referred to the Police Department for immediate action. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #776-56 RESOLVED that, the request from Robert H. Lorion, attorney, dated November 10, 1956, in behalf of Marvin L. Kaye, owner of Curtis Acres Sub- division is hereby referred to the Department of Public Works for report and recommendation. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #777-56 RESOLVED that, the contract with the Shoup Voting Machine Company and the question of payment for purchase of six voting machines is hereby referred to the Election Commission for report and recommendation to the Council. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Jones. The President declared the resolution adopted. Page 2611 The Student Council was excused from further participation in the meeting and a recess was called at 10:00 o'clock P. M. The meeting resumed with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting, except Councilmen *Ventura and *Bagnall, who returned at a later time. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was #778-56 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendation of W. R. &Cary, City Engineer, dated November 13, 1956, and the Department of Public Works, the Council does hereby approve payment to Boam Company of the balance of $1,500.00 die on Boam Company Contract #3, dated April 8, 1954, for the in- stallation of a thirty-six (36) inch water main on Plymouth Road, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 80, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized 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, O'Neill, Kleinert, Jones and Grant. NAYS: None. Councilmen *Bagnall and *Ventura returned at 10:23 P.M. By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #779-56 RESOLVED that, the matter of a protective wall, as suggested by the Devonshire Park Civic Association in a letter dated November 15, 1956 between the shopping center and the adjoining homes is hereby referred to a special committee of the Council for study and recommendation. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #780-56 RESOLVED that, the communication dated November 15, 1956 from the Devonshire Park Civic Association regarding closing off of certain streets, namely Doris, Oporto, Louise and Fremont, is hereby referred to the Traffic Commission for report and recommendation. President Grant thereupon appointed the following committee to study the problem of the protective wall between the shopping center and the adjoining homes in Devonshire Park Subdivision: Councilmen Kleinert, O'Neill and Daugherty. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was RESOLVED that, the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission Page 2612 dated November 26, 1956, is hereby approved and all employees of the City of Livonia be granted a holiday on Monday, December 21i, and Monday, December 31, 1956. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Ventura, Daugherty, Bagnall and Jones. The President declared the resalution denied. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #781-56 RESOLVED that, with approval of the Civil Service Commission, insofar as is practical, the City offices and departments be closed on Monday, December 21i, 1956, and Monday, December 31, 1956, and it is further recommended that those employees who are required to work on those dates shall be given compensatory time off subsequently. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones and Grant. NAYS: O'Neill. The President declared the resolution adopted. The report of the Director of Public Works regarding six foot easement in Chicago Heights Subdivision was withdrawn to the next study meeting of the Council. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was RESOLVED that, the rules of the Council regarding the Agenda be suspended so that the request of the Kroger Company for SDM license could be acted upon this evening. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Ventura, Daugherty and Jones. The President declared the resolution denied because of lack of a 2/3 majority vote. By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #782-56 RESOLVED that, the report of the Fire Commissioner dated November 26, 1956, as to purchase of fire hose is approved and the bid of Eureka Fire Hose Company for 2000 feet of 2 1/2", 600# pressure hose at $1.56 per foot and 1000 feet of 1 1/2u 600# pressure hose at $1.15 per foot is hereby accepted, such being the low bid. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: Page 2613 AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Eagnall„ Kleinert, Jones and Grant. NAYS: None. On motion of Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, this 190th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly ad- journed at 11:11 P. M., November 26, 1956, MARIE W. CLARK, City Clerk By Juanita Hillas, Deputy City Clerk