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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINEETY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On December 10, 1956, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:19 P.M., by the President
of the Council. Councilman Kleinert delivered the invocation. Roll was called with
the following result: 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.
By Councilman Kleinert, secamded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#805-56 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 191st regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held December 3, 1956, are approved as
submitted.
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.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
#806-56 RESOLVED that, the request from Frank Vella for a fence between
his property and the tot lot in Chicago Heights Subdivision is hereby re-
ferred to the Department of Public works for report and recommendation.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by CouncilmanVentura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#807-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a letter from the Board of Wayne County
Road Commissioners dated November 16, 1956, addressed to Mayor William W.
Brashear, and a letter from the Department of Public Works to the Council
dated December 10, 1956, the City of Livonia does hereby accept the follow-
ing sewers in Zone 1 and 2:
A11 of Zone 1 of Contract Sewers; Zone 2 of Contract
Sewers from Hubbard East to Merriman and Myrna South
to Lyndon,
only for the purpose of placing such sewers in operation, making connections
thereto and carrying out the provisions of all ordinances pertaining thereto,
but without waiver of any rights or claims as to defects, damages or perform-
ance of contract.
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By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
L #808-56 RESOLVED that, the report of the Finance Committee for the month
of October, 1956, is hereby approved and a summary spread upon the minutes
as follows:
General, Administrative and Legislative:
Executive $ 25.00
Legislative 938.32
City Treasurer 164.41
City Clerk 825.6 .
Department of Law 1,681.66
Municipal Court 726.70
Election Commission 4,629.89
Civil Service Commission 273.63
City Planning Commission 1478.21
Court Building 42.35
Civil Defense 56.60
City Hall 798.12 $ 10,640.83
Department of Public Safety:
Fire Commissioner 25.00
Police Conmis si oner 25.00
Fire Department 2,51i.3.12
Police Department 71358.46 9,951.58
L Department of Public Works:
Director of Public Works 25.00
Public Works Division 29,328.12
Engineering Division 1,315.56
Inspection Division 963.47 31,632.15
Department of Parks and Recreation:
Parks Division 276.58
Recreation Division 31386.46 3,663.01
55,887.60
Insurance 9,546.68
Retirement 10,354.72
Capital Improvement 2,178.54
General Obligation Bond Interest 300.00
Acquisition of Land 13,056.7 . 35,436.68
91,321 .28
General Ledger Accounts:
Advance to Water Department 1. 1.00
9 Wayne County 50.00
't Spec. Assess.Dist.No.6 96.80
It It " i' 8 57,000.00
L
n S.D.S. 1.07
Prepayment Release-Harrison Sub. 6)45.00
It It Young & Yagoda 1,690.00
Dept.Public Works inventory Accts. 1,419.80 60,943.67
Total $ 152,267.95
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill,, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Ventura as Chairman of the Insurance Committee read a report from
that Committee.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#809-56 RESOLVED that the following report received from the Chairman of
the Insurance Committee be and hereby is approved for payment to the Wood
Insurance Agency:
Invoice dated November 12, 1956 in the amount of $767.38, earned premium
on Policy #5023 ,and Policy #04046681;
Invoice dated December 17, 1956 in the amount of $80.15, third year premium
installment on policy covering contents of building #7 located at 12973
Farmington Road;
Invoice dated December 17, 1956 in the amount of $51.15, third premium in-
stallment on contents of buildings #1, #2 and #3 at 12973 Farmington Road;
Invoice dated November 1, 1956 in the amount of $21,23, for coverage on six
additional voting machines;
Invoice dated November 13, 1956 in the amount of , 133.99, Policy #SP90501j2,
covering property floater including all heavy items for the City of Livonia;
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: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bacliall, Kleinert and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#810-56 RESOLVED that, the report of the Streets and Roads Committee as
to assessment on Rosedale Street Paving be tabled until the next regular
meeting of the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result :
AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill , Bagnall and Grant.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Kleinert abstained from voting under the provisions of Chapter IV, Section 9
of the City Charter.
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The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#811-56 RESOLVED that, the report of the Finance Committee for the month
of September, 1956, is hereby approved and a summary spread upon the minutes
as follows:
General, Administrative and Legislative:
Executive $ 683,58
Legislative 776.78
City Treasurer 196.27
City Clerk 153.58
Department of Law 161.48
Municipal Court 473.32
Election Commission 108.63
Civil Service Commission 66.00
City Planning Commission 4,496.85
Civil Defense 10.53
City Hall 332.31
Board of Appeals 48.10
Traffic Commission 9.00
Department of Assessment 63.32 $ 7,579.75
Department of Public Safety:
Fixe Commissioner 25.00
Police Commissioner 25.00
Fire Department 2,544.02
Police Department 1,425.55 1,019.57
Department of Public Works:
Director of PubL.c Works 25.00
Public Works Division 9,818,48
Engineering Division 1,537.28
Inspection Division 830.13 12,210.89
Department of Parks and Recreation
Parks Division 324.37
Recreation Division 21.10
Cemetery Division 100.00 445.47
Insurance 8,166.00
Acquisition of Land 2,262.50
Hydrant Rental 12,025.00 16,709.18
General Ledger Accounts:
Advance to S.D.S. 1.05
't Spec.Assess. #7 101.00
►� it #8 112,75
it Water Department 39..00
Wayne County 50.00
Prepayment - J. F. Ferry Subdivision 235.00
Inventory Accounts 1,830.90
Gas Tax Refund 720.00 3,119.70
Total $ 19,828.88
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#812-56 RESOLVED that, the Council suspend the regular order of business
to take care of certain items on the agenda wherein interested parsons are
waiting to be heard on those items.
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.
Councilman Daugherty introduced the following emergency Ordinance:
NO.
AN ORDINANCE Al'OIDI.V.6 SECTIONS 8.02, 8.041 9.02
AND 9.04 OF ORDINANCE NO. 60 OF TEE CITY OF
LIVONIA, ENTITTRD "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF LIVONIA."
Councilman Kleinert was excused at 8:5L P. M., and returned at 8:56 P. N.
A roll call vote was conducted on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Jones and Daugherty.
NAYS: Ventura, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant.
The President declared the Ordinance denied.
A recess was called at 10:10 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 Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#813-56 RESOLVED that, the matter of streets in Curtis Acres Subdivision
is hereby referred to the Streets and Roads Committee for report and recom-
mendation.
By Councilman Bagnall„ seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
low adopted, it was
#814-56 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated December 7, 1956
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of the Rouge Building Company, pertaining to the tiling and enclosing of a
portion of the Blue Drain and its diversion into Como Lake, Council resolution
#509-56 dated August 13, 1956, is hereby amended to repeal and rescind
paragraph #5 of said resolution.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#815-56 RESOLVED that, in connection with the tiling and enclosing of a
portion of the Blue Drain and its diversion into Como Lake by the Rouge
Building Company, as set forth in its letter of Decent er 7, 1956, the City
Clerk and Mayor are hereby authorized to accept the following instruments,
on approval of the City Attorney:
(1) Easement grant of Asa E. Wilson, et al, covering the
East 6 feet of the North 1237.13 feet of the West 140
acres of S. E. 1/4 of Section 24; and
(2) Like easement grants from Arthur T. Papke over the
East 6 feet of Lot 1 of Dutch Mill Gardens Subdivision,
and from Lewis Brooks and Madeline Brooks over the West
6 feet of that part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 2)4 lying
South o± Como Lake and East of Dutch Mill Garden Sub-
division.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#816-56 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated December 7, 1956
of the Rouge Building Company pertaining to the tiling and enclosing of a
portion of the Blue Drain, the City Clerk and the Mayor are hereby authorized
to accept and execute the City 's acceptance of said letter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Ventura, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#617-56 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter of the Director of
Public Works dated December 10, 1956, in which the Department of Public Works
concurs with the recommendation of the engineering firm of Hubbell, Roth and
Clark, Inc., as set forth in their letter of December 6, 1956, which letter
approves the size of storm sewer construction in Buckingham Village Subdivision
#2; and in which said firm recommends that no further proposed subdivisions be
approved in the Blue and Bell storm drainage districts within the City until
such time as a plan of interim development can be accomplished to alleviate
the storm drainage problems in said districts; that the Council does hereby
concur with the recommendations of said engineering firm and the Department
of Public Works; and hereby directs the City Planning Commission, the Depart-
ment of Public Works and the Engineering Department not to pass upon or approve
any proposed subdivisions within said drainage districts until receiving
further permission of the Council.
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Councilman Daugherty was excused at 10:116 P. M.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman O'Neill, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#818-56 RESOLVED that, the letters from the Mayor dated November 6, and
November 30, 1956, having been considered, t he Council does hereby set a
salary for the office of Police Commissioner in the amount of $3,600.00 per
year, payable monthly, and that such increased compendation shall become
effective January 1, 1957.
Councilman Daugherty returned at 10:53 P. M.
A roll call vote was taken on the forego.,_ng resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, *Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall and Grant.
NAYS: Jones and Kleinert.
*CouncilmanDaugherty abstained from voting, which under Ordinance No. 27, Section 19,
is recorded as a yes vote.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#819-56 RESOLVED that, there is hereby transferred from the Commission
Meetings Account of the Traffic Commission Budget the sum of $2,000.00 to
Expense Account # 5 of said budget, and the sum of $1,000.00 to Capital
Outlay Account #70-C of said budget.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall and Grant.
NAYS: Jones and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman O'Neill, seconded by CouncilmanBagnall, it was
#820-56 RESOLVED that, the statement submitted on December 3, 1956, by
Jack Hickox, Chairman of the Traffic Commission, for mileage expense in-
curred in the amount of ,$39.20 is hereby approved by the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, -leinert and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#821-56 RESOLVED that)pursuant to the recommendation of the City Engineer
and the Director of Public Works dated November 27, 1956, the Council does
hereby release to the A. J.Smith Contracting Company the balance of 62,415.00
as final payment on their contract dated September 21, 1956, for the widening
of West Chicago Road between Middle Belt and Henry Ruff Roads in the City of
Livonia; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do p11
things reasonably necessary to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neil' Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant.
NAYS: None,
Councilman Jones was excused at 11:19 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#822-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the City Engineer
and the Director of Public Works dated November 30, 1956, the Council does
hereby release to the Sheldon Land Company the sum of $85,500.00 from the
cash bond which is deposited in a Special Trust Fund to guarantee improve-
ments in Rosedale Gardens Subdivision #16, such release being Estimate #3,
covering paving only; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
authorized to do all things reasonably necessary to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall„ Kleinert and Grant.
NMS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#823-56 RESOLVED that, the City Attorney is hereby requested to prepare
the resolution necessary in order to place on the ballot for referendum
vote the proposed amendment to Chapter VIII, Section 14 of the Charter of
the City of Livonia, which proposed amendment will specify that the penalty
charges for late tax payments will not be made until after March 1st of each
year.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant.
NAYS: None,
Councilman Jones returned at 11:24 P. M.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall„ it was
#824-56 RESOLVED that, the statement of Albe E. Munson, Planning Consultant,
dated September 6, 1956, for professional services rendered in preparing Civic
Center Reports, Base Maps, and Population and Neighborhood Study, in the amount
of $4,243.00 is hereby approved.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AIRS: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall„ Kleinert aid Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Couhcilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#825-56 RESOLVED that, the Council meet with the City Planning Commission
on Wednesday, January 9, 1957, to discuss with said Commission the Population
and Neighborhood Study as prepared by Albe E. Munson.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
RESOLVED that, consideration of Petition No. Z-190 be tabled
until such time as the petitioner can be notified to be present.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Daugherty a nd Bagnall.
NAYS: Jones, O'Neill, Kleinert and Grant.
The President declared the resolution denied.
President Grant relinquished the chair to Vice President O'Neill at 11:44 P. M.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#826-56 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning
Commission dated November 23, 1956, as to Petition No. Z-190 of Jack Pearlman
for change of zoning classification in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11 from
C-2 and RUFB to C-2 and P-1 is hereby approved; and the City Attorney is in-
structed 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: Jones, Daugherty, Grant and O'Neill.
NAYS: Ventura,Bagnall and Kleinert.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
President Grant resumed the chair at 11:45 P.M.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#827-56 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning
Commission dated November 23, 1956, as to Petition No. Z-191 of Harold and
Jean Thomas and Stanley E. and Gladys Hayes, as amended by Planning Com-
mission resplution #11-350-56, for change of zoning classification in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 23 from RUFB to C-2 is hereby approved; and the
City Attorney is instructed to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No.
60 in conformance with this resolution.
By Councilman O'Neill , seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
RESOLVED that: the resolution approving Petition No. Z-190 be
reconsidered by the Council at this time.
Councilman Bagnall was excused at 11:46 P. M., for the balance of the meeting.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura and O'Neill.
NAYS: Jones, Kleinert and Grant.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#828-56 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning
Commission dated November 23, 1956, as to Petition No. Z-193, as amended by
City Planning Commission resolution #11-385-56, of Joseph H. Friedman, co-
partner of Trojan Building Company, for a change of zoning classification in
the Southwest 1/14 of Section 13 from RUFB to R-1-A 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: Jones, O'Neill, Kleinert and Grant.
NAS: Ventura and Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
R2SOLVED that, the Civil Service Commission be instructed to do all
things necessary to establish the position of oecretary to the Council and
that examinations be conducted as soon as possible.
A roil call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Daugherty and O'Neill,
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NAYS: Jones, Kleinert and Grant.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#829-56 RESOLVED that, this 192nd regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Livonia be adjourned.
A roll call vote was taken onthe foregoing resolution withthhe following result:
AYES: Jones, Daugherty, Kleinert and Grant,
NAYS: Ventura and O'Neill .
The President declared the meeting duly adjourned at 12:07 A. M., December 11, 1956.
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