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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1954-04-23 SPECIAL Page 1453 MINUTES OF THE NINETEENTH SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On April 23, 1954, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at ap proximat ely 8:05 P. M., by the President of the Council, John T Daugherty Roll was called with the following result: Present-- John T. Daugherty, David Jones, Harry Killam, Rudolf R. Kleinert, John W Whit ehead, Nettie Carey and Wilson W Edgar. Absent-- None. Councilman Kleinert offered the invocation The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from Mayor Hartom calling the special meeting, also a letter from City Attorney Russell Ashmore requesting that certain information be presented at the Council meeting and that certain people be invited to attend. The President stated that the first resolution to be considered under veto was #956, in regard to Water Bonds By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #1021 RESOLVED, that all actions as taken by the City Clerk under resolution 956 at the meeting of March 22, 1954, be and hereby are accepted and approved and that all statements as made in that resolution be and hereby are accepted and approved and resolution 956 to take effect in the same manner as if originally presented ard accepted by this body By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously adopted, it was #1022 RESOLVED, that resolutions 967 and 1004 be tabled until the investigation is completed by the City Attorney. Mr Carl Haray and Mr Walter Misener were presented to the Council President Daugherty stated that the new members of the Council were not familiar with the background and wanted more information before approving same After much discussion, the following resolution was made and adopted. Page 1454 By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was r.. #1023 RESOLVED, that resolution 977 be reintroduced as stated in the original resolution as follows: "RESOLVED, that , pursuant to a communication from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated August 31 , 1953 and the re- commendation of the Police Chief dated March 18, 1954, the City Council does hereby approve the issuance of a Class C liquor license to Carl Haray and Walter A. Misener, 34115 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan; provided, however, that this approval shall pertain to a Class C license only and to the upgrading of the present license to a Class C license " and be approved by this Council By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously adopted, it was #1024 RESOLVED, that resolution 978 be reintroduced as stated in the original resolution as follows: "RESOLVED that, pursuant to a communication from the Liquor Control Commission dated December 11, 1953 and a recommenda- tion from the Police Chief dated April 2, 1954, the City m... Council does hereby approve the issuance of a new SDM license to William Brown and Joseph J. Bargagna, 28287 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan " and be approved by this Council. Resolutions 985, 986 and 987 pertaining to invoices of Miller, Canfield Paddock and Stone were discussed, whereupon the City Attorney asked that he be given the opportunity to talk with Mr. Nunneley of Miller,Canfield, Paddock and Stone and report back to the Council Resolution 988 was held in abeyance at the request of the City Attorney By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was #1025 RESOLVED, that resolution 989 be reintroduced as stated. in the original resolution as follows: "RESOLVED, that the bills presented by Dr 0 L Brooker and Dr Loris Hotchkiss in the amount of $500.00 each for medical services rendered on behalf of the City of Livonia •... in emergency cases during the past four years since in- corporation, be paid from the Health and Welfare Fund " Page 1455 and be approved by this Council. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: r.. AYES: Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey and Edgar NAYS: Jones, Killam and Daugherty The President declared that the foregoing resolution was adopted The next resolution was 990, pertaining to the new Water Main Extension Notice of Sale of Bonds By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously adopted, it was #1026 RESOLVED, that all actions as taken by the City Clerk under resolution 990 at the meeting of April 7, 1954, be and hereby are accepted and approved and that all statements as made in that resolution be and hereby ani accepted and approved and resolution 990 to take effect in the same manner as if originally presented and accepted by this body Mr. Peter Decker appeared before the Council in regard to resolutions 993 and 994 pertaining to approval of Plats of J F Ferry Merriman Subdivision By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey arra unanimously adopted, it was #1027 RESOLVED, that these resolutions 993 and 994 be reintroduced with the word Merriman taken out of the title of the Subdivision and adopted as heretofore put to the Council. A recess was called at 9:15 P M , after which the Council resumed with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting Resolution 998 was brought up far consideration by the Council which per- tained to a Class C Liquor License for Donald Wilson Considerable discussion ensued after which the following resolution as prepared by the City Attorney was adopted By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #1028 RESOLVED, that any action taken by the City Council under resolutions 967 and 1004 be disregarded and of no further effect and it is directed that this communication be forwarded forthwith to the Liquor Control Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: Page 1456 AYES. Jones, Killam, Kleinert and Daugherty. NAYS: Whitehead, Carey and Edgar. tem By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #1029 RESOLVED, that any action taken by the City Council under resolution 998 be disregarded and of no further effect and that this action be forthwith forwarded to theLiquor Control Commission A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert and Daugherty. NAYS. Whitehead, Carey and Edgar The President asked consideration of resolutions 1001, 1002, and 1003 pertaining to the Municipal Advisory Council. The City Clerk stated that Mr. Schimmel of the Municipal Advisory Council was cont acted but was unable to attend the meeting; however, Mr Schimmel agreed to meet with theCity Attorney and the Mayor to discuss the above resolutions, which was agreeable to Mayor Hartom. The President stated that the veto message had been taken care of. Marie W Clark , City Clerk, read the following communication from Mayor Hartom dated April 23, 1954, such communication being addressed to the members of the City Council. "I am enclosing a copy of a letter from the County Board of Health, which calls our attention to a serious health hazard The County Board of Health is very anxious that action be started immediately to correct this condition. "I have contacted the Wayne County Drain Commissioner about the problem, and he advised that his office will be very happy to cooperate. He suggested that a resolution from the Council asking him to tak e juris- diction of the drains within the City of Livonia would permit him to hire a consulting engineering firm to make an over-all plan for storm and for sanitary sewers for the city, which before being accepted, would be sub- mitted to the City of Livonia for suggested changes "After approval of the over-all plan, the Wayne County Drain Commission would proceed with advertising of bonds , sale of bonds, invitations for construction bids, awarding of contracts for construction and oversee, probably by a hired engineer, the construction. "The Drain Commissioner advised that he would relinquish jurisdiction over the drains at any time the City of Livonia requested after the first unit was constructed He also advised that the cost-Fr-The Page 1457 engineering, bonds, construction, inspection, etc., would be born by the City of Livonia .... "I have been advised that there are Federal Funds available for loans to communities without interest for making over-all plans Repayment is to be made when construction starts. "I believe that the problems of sewage disposal can be solved quicker and more economically by hiring a competent consulting engineer or engineering firm to study engineering data and information that has already been secured, secure other necessary engineering data, and to submit re- commendations for a city wide plan, including, but not limited to general location of main sewer or sewers, necessary arms, separate or combined systems, methods of disposal, etc "I must call to your attention that any sewage dumped into the Wayne County system is paid on a gallonage basis If there is a way to dispose of storm waters without dumping them into Wayne County sewers, sewage disposal costs will be greatly reduced. "Immediately upon approval of a city wide plan, detailed plans for im- mediate construction, together with plans for adequate and economical financing, should be prepared, bids sought and construction completed, for the critical areas "I specifically ask this Council to squarely decide this problem. 1. Do you want jurisdiction of the entire drain and sewer problem, turned over to the Wayne County Drain Commission, or, 2. Do you want the City to retain jurisdiction of the entire drain and sewage problem? "I recommend that you authorize the expenditure of the necessary funds so that the City can satisfy the County Board of Health and the residents of those parts of the City where health conditions are dangerous; that every possible means within our power is being taken to correct un- healthy conditions " City Attorney Russell Ashmore read the following letter from the Wayne County Department of Health and it was requested that same be incorporated in the minutes as follows. "According to our records, a survey of the Livonia Gardens Subdivision was made by this department, in response to numerous complaints regard- ing insanitary conditions, in May, 1953. "The results of that survey revealed at least 75 per cent of the sub- division had septic tank systems that were not functioning properly and flowing on the ground surface and in road ditches creating a major health hazard .>'/,S'` Page l458 "A petition for sewers was submitted to the City of Livonia by the residents of the affected area The City Council assured the residents that the Livonia Gardens Subdivision would be among the first to be __ served by the proposed installation of municipal sewers "A recent spot check of the above area with members of the Livonia Gardens Subdivision Civic Association, indicated that the insanitary and hazardous condition still exists with no immediate prospect of relief "We, therefore, submit to the Council that this condition obtain your prompt attention, and we support the immediate need for sanitary sewers from the standpoint of our obligation to the pro tection of public health." By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously adopted, it was #1030 RESOLVED, that the Council accept Mayor Hartom's report on sewer conditions in certain areas of Livonia and t hat the letter from the Wayne County Board of Health be made a part of the minutes of this special meeting, also that Wayne County Drain Commissioner Christopher Mulle and Mr. Alfred Gannon of the Wayne County Board of Health be requested to appear before this Council at the next regular meeting, or as soon as such meeting can be arranged, to discuss the recommendations in Mayor Hartom's report. Statements were made by Councilman Edgar regarding the sewer plan, whereupon the President of the Council invited public participation regarding drainage conditions and sewer problems. The City Clerk presented the following appointments from Mayor Hartom: 1. City Attorney, Russell Ashmore. 2 Hugh Wood, Chief Inspector 3. Edward F.Steiner, Director of Public Safety 4. Edward E Wild, Civil Service Commission. 5 Alfred Madden, Civil Service Commission Councilman Kleinert stated that Mr. Hugh Wood should come under Civil Service. Councilman Carey asked if any settlement had been made as to salaries By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously adopted, it was •m #1031 RESOLVED, that the Mayor's report on appointments be accepted and pladed on file, with the exception of the appointment of Mr. Hugh Wood, pending an opinion from Civil Service Commission Page 1459 The City Clerk presented the appointment of Mayor Hartom as a member of the Board of Water Commissioners. By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted, it was #1032 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Mayor Elbert M Hartom as a member of the Board of Water Commissioners be approved, and that such appointment is to fill the unexpired term of Jesse Ziegler, ending July 6, 1956. The City Clerk, Marie W Clark, read a letter from the Civil Service Commission requesting an appropriation for payment of Social Security tax to the State Treasurer By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was #1033 RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,689 80 be appropriated from the Unallocated Fund and paid to the State Treasurer for social security tax, City's share, as requested by the Civil Service Commission. A roll call vote was t ak en onthe foregoing resolution with the following result r.. AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty NAYS: None By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously adopted, it was resolved that this 19th special meeting be adjourned, the time of this adjournment being approximately 11.14 P M -Marie Clark, City Clerk Attested: \ ".\ 1111111 John . paugherty, President of Counci .