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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRTY—FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On January 24, 1955, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:06 P.M., by the
President of the Council, John T. Daugherty. Councilman Kleinert delivered the
invocation. 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
and Wilson W. Edgar. Absent: None.
President Daugherty announced that, pursuant to a resolution passed by
the Council on December 27, 1954, the hour of 8:00 P.M., having arrived, a public
hearing would be held at this time on the auestion as to whether or not street
lights should be installed in Rosedale Gardens Subdivisions No. 9, 10, 11 and 12
and adjacent areas, the cost of which will be defrayed by special assessment,
under Ordinance No. 31 (amended by Ordinance No. 46). As a result of notice
given of such hearing, the following residents appeared:
Stephen Bro scoff, 9b05 Woodring
Max Nemazi, 9611 Testmore
Ralph Niaue, 9900 Woodring
E. Houghtby, 9822 Shadyside
C. W. Harrington, 9814 Loveland
Chas. Pretitzer, 9815 Roseland
Richard Sterling, 9073 Gillman
David Baldie, 9623 Roseland
Alfred Majewski, 9614 Roseland
G. W. Brisse, 9909 Loveland
R. W. Wolverton, 32930 W. Chicago
Mrs. Mary Hazel, 9614 Woodring
At 9:00 P. M., after hearing cue stio ns and statements from the above
residents, the President declared the public hearing closed. A recess was called,
after which the meeting resumed with all members present who were named as present
in the original roll call of th9 s meeting.
imr By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
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#30-55 RESOLVED, that the petition for street lights in Rosedale
Gardens Subdivisions No. 9, 10, 11 and 12 and adjacent areas be tabled
until further information is obtained as requested by the residents.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#31-55 RESOLVED, that the Council suspend the regular order of business
to take up certain items on the agenda wherein interested persons are
waiting to be heard on those items.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
RESOLVED, that resolution No. 1854, adopted on November 8, 1954,
be and hereby is rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Whitehead, Carey and Kleinert.
NAYS: Jones, Killam, Edgar and. Daugherty.
The President announced the foregoing resolution had failed to carry.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated January 19, 1955, from
Chief Calvin Roberts of the Fire Department, requesting approval of capital expendi-
ture.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#32-55 RESOLVED, that the recuest of the Fire Department dated January
19, 1955, for the following capital expenditures:
Acct. No. 70E $ 177.21
Acct, No. 70A 54.60
is hereby approved.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Mayor dated January 24, 1955,
letter dated January 14, 1955 from the Bureau of Inspection and letter from the
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Department of Public Safety dated January 19, 1955, regarding the petition of
Julian Komarynski.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#33-55 RESOLVED, that since it is apparent that there is a traffic
and safety hazard created by the narrow service drive at the rear of
the multiple dwellings on the west side of Middlebelt Road between
Orangelawn and Robert Drive; that this situation was created by the
erection of the multiple dwelling, the Council does hereby request
the builder and owner of the multiple dwellings to erect a four foot
chain link fence on the easement on the westerly property line, at
his own expense.
The City Clerk read a letter from the City Planning Commission dated
January 20, 1955 as to Petition No. Z-76. Mr. John Fish, attorney for the
petitioners, and a number of residents opposed to the petition, appeared before
the Council .
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#34-55 RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the City Planning Com-
mission dated January 20, 1955 as to Petition No. Z-76 of Ethel M and
Henry J. Exel for change of zoning classification in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 31, has been considered, and such petition is hereby denied.
A recess was called at 10:09 P. M., after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
Upon previous authorization by the City Council, President Daugherty
named the following Councilmen to serve on Committees:
1. STREETS AND ROADS COMMITTEE: Kleinert, Chairman; Carey and Whitehead.
2. YOUTH CDMMITTEE: Daugherty, Chairman; Edgar and Jones.
The City Clerk read a letter from Dyer C. Baird, Attorney, dated January
11, 1955 in regard to the paving of Crandon Avenue.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#35-55 RESOLVED, that the matter of paving of Grandon Avenue be
referred to the Streets and Roads Committee,
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from Shelden Land Company,
dated January 20, 1955, regarding Subdivision Bond. Mr. C. A. Hoffman and Mr. Wm.
Ponder appeared before the Council on this matter.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#36-55 RESOLVED, that resolution No. 24-55, establishing a $5,000.00
maintenance bond for Rosedale Gardens Subdivision No. 14, adopted by the
Council January 17, 1955, be and hereby is rescinded.
President Daugherty relinquished the chair to Vice President Kleinert at
11:40 P. M. , and resumed the chair at 11:43 P. M.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Jones made the following statement : "Having a personal financial interest
in a company that does construction work for the Shelden Lard. Company, I do not
wish to vote on this matter."
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#37-55 REa)L,FED, that the $10,000 cash bond, deposited to guarantee the
balance of paving in Rosedale Gardens Subdivision No. 14, be returned to
the Shelden Land Company, in conformance with the original resolution
No. 1741, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to
do all things reasonably necessary for the Rill performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Killam, Kleinert, dhitehead, Carey, 11,d-a,r ind Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Jones was excused from voting.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kil and unanimously
adopted, it was
#38-55 RESOLTH;D, that the recommendations of W. R. McCary, Superinten-
dent of Public 'Iorks dated January 24, 1955, be referred to the City
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Attorney for presentation to the Council at the next regular meeting as
imw an amendment to Ordinances No. 44 and 80.
The City Clerk read a letter dated January 13, 1955 from N. L. Smokier,
letter from Warner & Warner dated December 24, 1954 addressed to the Wayne Con-
struction Company, and letter of City Engineer dated November 24, 1953, regarding
Smokier-Rousseau Subdivision Bond.
By Councilman Killen, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#39-55 RESOLVED, that the matter of reduction of bond in Smokier-
Rousseau Subdivision No. 2, be tabled,pending receipt of a recommendation
from the City Engineer and the Superintendent of Public Works.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#40-55 RESOLVED, that the matter of reduction of bond inSmiley-
Ringwald Subdivision be tabled, rending receipt of recommendation from
imw the City Lngineer and the Superintendent of Public Works.
The City Clerk read the petition of Harry Slatkin regarding Country
Homes Subdivisions No. 2 and 3.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#41-55 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that a special
meeting of the City Planning Commission be called some time during the
week of January 31st for the consideration of the petition of Harry
Slatkin Country Homes Subdivisions No. 2 and 3, with recommendations to
be made for consideration by the Council on Monday, February 7, 1955.
The City Clerk read letters dated January 20, 1955 from Warren Development
Company; letter from Hubbell, Roth and Clark dated January 20, 1955; letter from
Herald Hamill dated December 22, 1954; letter from Wayne County Road Commission
dated October 14, 1954, and letter from City Planning Commission dated October 21,
1954.
imwBy Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#42-55 RESOLVED, that Warren Development Company, 25020 Andover,
Imo Dearborn, Michigan, as proprietors, having reouested the City uouncil
to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision: Rosedale
Meadows No. 2, located on the Northwest corner of Joy and Merriman Roads
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 34,and it appearing that tentative approval
of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date
of October 21, 1954; and it further appearing that said proposed plat,
together with the plans and specifications for improvements therein, have
been a proved by the Department of Public Works under date of December 22,
1954; the City Council does hereby approve said proposed plat on the fol-
lowing conditions:
(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance
with the Plat Ordinance (No. 44) as amended, of the City of
Livonia, and the rules and regulations of the Department of
Public Works, within a period of two years from the date of
this resolution;
(2) That the installation of such improvements shall be super-
vised and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such
improvments shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily
installed until there is filed with the Council a Certificate as
provided in Section 14 of said Ordinance No. 44; as amended;
(3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix her signature
to said Plat until either said improvements have been imm satis-
factorily installed or, in lieu thereof, there is filed with
her by said proprietors a bond to the City of Livonia, in such
form as may be approved by the City Attorney, and in the follow-
ing amount: $365,000.00;
Water mains $ 67,800.
Combined sewers 123,200.
Concrete pavement 120,000.
Gravel approaches 600.
Sidewalks 52,500.
Total: 364,100.
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia have been fully paid; provided, however, that a suit-
able maintenance bond shall be provided as recommended by W. R.
McCary, Superintendent of Public Works and approved by this
Council; and
(4) On full compliance with the above three conditions and with
the provisions of said Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk
is hereby authorized to affix her signature to said Plat as
evidence of this approval.
The City Clerk read a Certification signed by John T. Daugherty, President
of the Council and Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, regarding the payroll voucher for
Russell C. Ashmore; such Certification not to be included in the minutes, but to
be a matter of the official records of the City of Livonia.
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By Councilman Kleinert) seconded by Councilman Killam, it was
#43-55 RE A'eLVED, that the sum of $7,300.00 be and hereby is transferred
from the Unallocated Fund to the Department of Law Payroll Accoullt, to pro-
vide for making ordered payments and the City Clerk and Council President
are 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: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#44-55 RESOLVED, that pursuant to resolution No. 1862, adopted by the
Council on November 22, 1954, the Council does hereby appropriate the
sum of $142.50 from the Unallocated Fund to the DPW Acct No.25; that the
above monies are being appropriated for the purpose of refunding $47.50
each to the following property owners:
Arthur Simpson 16041 Norwich
Henry Cardenas 34175 Oakdale
W. L. Watson 34155 Oakdale;
and that the City Clerk and City Treasurer are 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: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Police Department dated January 18,
1955, wherein the Chief of Police George liarmon approved the transfer of a tavern
license frcm Arthur Collins at 33601 Plymouth Road, to Joseph Richards, 35085
Plymouth Road, which letter was received and placed on file.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the Mayor dated
January 24, 10.55 and letter from Herald Hamill dated January 22, 1955, regarding
the location of the new pumping station.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#45-55 RESOLVED, that resolution No. 1912, adopted December 13, 1954,
approving the original site of the pumping station, be and hereby is
rescinded.
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By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#46-55 HnSOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized
to enter into a lease or agreement for use of property known as Lot No. 478
of Seven Mile Super-Highway Subdivision at the rate of $100 per year rental,
not to exceed five years, as recommended by Herald F. Hamill, City 1'ngineer,
in his letter dated January 22, 1955, addressed to the Mayor; and that Water
Supply System Contract No. 2, awarded to George Tripp, Inc., having been
previously increased in the amount of 48,840.50, under action taken by the
Council at a meeting held January 10, 1955, resolution No. 4-55; the
Council does hereby add an additional $1,394.00 to such contract.
On motion of Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Jones and
unanimously adopted, this 135th regular meeting of the Council was duly adjourned
to Monday, January 31, 1955 at 8:00 P. M., the time of this adjournment being
2:18 A. M., January 25, 1955.
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Marie flt. Clark, City Clerk
Attested:
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John 4114cherty, President of t 711114N.ricil
Rudolf Kleinert, Vice President of the Council