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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1954-05-24 Page 1483 MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINETEENTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA inn On May 24, 1954, 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 Invocation was given by Councilman Kleinert. Roll was called with the following result: Present-- John T. Daugherty, David L Jones, Harry Killam, Rudolf R Kleinert, John W Whitehead, Nettie Carey and Wilson W Edgar Absent-- None Presentation was made of a gavel to Council President John T. Daugherty by Robert LeFevre and Robert Tate, students of Bentley High School. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted, it was #1483 RESOLVED, that on behalf of the City of Livonia, this Council does hereby acknowledge the craftsmanship and efforts of Robert Tate r... and Robert Le Fevre, who under the capable guidance of their instructor, Mr Orr, have fashioned a gavel and block for use of the presiding officer of the Council of the City of Livonia; and further that this Council does hereby express gratitude for and does accept this gift from the student body and faculty of Bentley High School. Mimeographed copies of the minutes of the 118th regular meeting of the Council held on May 10, 1954, having been provided by City Clerk Marie W. Clark, the President of the Council waived reading of same. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously adopted, it was #1484 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 118th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held May 10, 1954, be approved as written. The Mayor's veto message dated May 19, 1954, addressed to the City Council, re Petition No Z-50, was read by the City Clerk- Page 1484 "Pursuant to the authority contained in Section 24, Chapter IV, of the Charter of the City of Livonia, I hereby veto the action of the Council of the City of Livonia, caring the 118th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia on May 10, 1954, in adopting Resolution No 1480. "Mr Dallas Hay, Chairman of the City Planning Commission, advised me on May 15, 1954, that it was common knowledge at the public hearing of the City Planning Commission on Petition Z-50, held on April 27, 1954, that the proposed change in zoning was for the purpose of providing off-street parking for a building to be constructed to lease to the State of Michigan for use as a state wholesale and retail liquor store. Sufficient space was net available on the lots on which the building was to be erected to give the amount of off- street parking required by Section 4 38 (20) "The proposed site is immediately east of a Drive-in Restaurant which in turn is immediately east of a Roller-rink, both of which are frequented by teen-aged youths. The Roller-rink, in particular, is much used by various churches for skating parties by their youth groups, and is one of the few places in Livonia where entertainment can be had by our younger citizens. Neither the City Planning Commission hor the Planning Consultants, Waring and Johnson, consulted with the Police Department on this natter "I believe that the City Planning Commission in recommending approval lor of Petition Z-50, either entirely forgot or absolutely ignored the purpose of Zoning Ordinance No 60, which reads, in part: "'Section 1.02. Purpose. The comprehensive plan of this Ordinance is for the purpose of promoting public health, safety, morals, con- venience, comfort, amenities, prosperity, and general welfare of the community and of a wholesome, serviceable and attractive municipality, by having regulations and restrictions that increase the safety and security of home life, that preserve and create a more favorable environment in whi Ch to rear children, that develop permanent good citizenship, that stabilize and enhance property and civic values;. that facilitate adequate provisions for in- creased safety in traffic and for transportation, vehicular parking; that lessen congestion, disorder and danger which often inhere in unregulated municipal development, and by further regulations to limit the location, uses and occupancy of buildings, structures and land to be used for trade, industry, residence or other purposes. "It is my belief that a retail liquor store in a location immediately adjacent to areas where large numbers of teen-agers assemble for eating or recreation, is definitely detrimental to the safety, morals and general wel- fare of the community, and would destroy rather than preserve a favorable environment for the recreation of our youth, especially as the State Liquor Store will be open, according to state regulations, during many of the hours that the Drive-in and Roller-rink are open for business " Page 1485 By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was IL0RESOLVED, that the Council over ride this veto of the Mayor and that the change in zoning requested under Petition Z-50 be granted as expressed in Resolution #1480 of the 118th regular meeting of this Council held on May 10, 1954 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey and Edgar. NAYS: Jones, Killam and Daugherty The President declared that the motion was lost for want of a two-third majority vote. The City Clerk, Mi.rie W Clark, read a letter from the Board of Water Commissioners requesting additional fire hydrants, which will reduce a large part of the City from 8th class to 7th class and the southwest section from 10th class to 7th class fire districts, resulting in savings in insurance rates. By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously lee adopted, it was #1485 RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids on the installation of fire hydrants as requested in the communication from the Board of Water Commissioners dated May 24, 1954. The City Clerk read a letter from Fire Chief Calvin Roberts to Edward Steiner, Director of Public Safety, requesting an appropriation to send 24 new firemen to the Detroit Fire Department Training School By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was #1486 RESOLVED, that the Council concur with the Fire Chief's recommendation to send 24 firemen to the Detroit Fire Department Training School, and an appropriation of $480.00 from the Unallocated Fund to Acct FD #47, is hereby approved A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, White head, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty. few NAYS- None By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously adopted, it was Page 1486 #1487 RESOLVED, that the Council, in accordance with the request of lbw Police Chief George Harmon dated May 24, 1954, instruct the Department of Public Works to prepare plans for an addition to the present Dog Pound which would provide needed facilities as expressed by the Chief of Police, and present same to the Council for approval By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously adopted, it was #1488 RESOLVED, that the Police Department is authorized to hire a full tine man fbr maintenance work in the Dog Pound, classification and salary to be set up by the Civil Service Commission. By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman White head and unanimously adopted, it was #1489 RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be instructed to contact Redford Township to see what arrangements can be made to terminate the use of our Dog Pound for their dogs By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was #1490 RESOLVED, that approval of request of Police Chief George Harmon, dated May 24, 1954, is hereby granted for a special appropriation from the Unallocated Fund of $2,000.00 for the employment of a Fingerprint Technician for the balance of the fiscal year, i e , June 1 to November 30, 1954 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 #1491 RESOLVED, that the request of Police Chief George Harmon, dated May 24, 1954, for appropriation as follows. P D 18 Photographic Supplies $100.00 P D 70P Camera and Photographic Supplies $250.00 be hereby approved and appropriation made from the Unallocated Fund to the above mentioned budget accounts 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 Page 1487 By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #1492 RESOLVED, that the President appoint a Committee to investigate the taxi cab situation in Livonia and make a recommendation to the Council in that regard The President thereupon appointed the following committee: Chairman, Councilman Carey; Councilman Kleinert and the City Attorney A ten minute recess was called at 9:30 P. M., after which the meeting was resumed with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting Councilman Kleinert requested permission to reopen the question of countersigning checks By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was #1493 RESOLVED, that any and all fundd standing to the credit of ILs the City of Livonia in the National Bank of Detroit or the Bank of Livonia may be paid out or withdrawn upon checks, drafts, orders or other instruments for the payment of money when signed by one of the following. Carl J Wagenschutz Treasurer Blanche Martin Deputy Treasurer whose signatures shall be duly certified to the National Bank of Detroit and the Bank of Livonia and those depositories are hereby authorized to honor and pay any and all checks, drafts, notes and orders so signed, without inquiry as to the circumstances of issue or the disposition of the proceeds thereof, whether drawn to the individual order, or tendered in payment of individual obligations, or for deposit to the individual accounts of the officials above named or other officials of this City, or otherwise. That this resolution and the authority hereby conferred shall remain in full force and effect until notice to the contrary in writing shall be received by the National Bank of Detroit or the Bank of Livonia, and that the City Clerk is hereby directed and authorized to certify this resolution to those depositories under the seal of the City, or without such seal, and with like effect in either case A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty lis NAYS. None. The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the Livonia Gardens Civic Association dated May 11, 1954, requesting a meeting with the Council Page 1488 and the Mayor limBy Councilman 4hitehead, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #1494 RESOLVED, that the matter of the meeting with the Livonia Gardens Civic Association be tabled until a report is available from the engineer City Clerk, Marie W Clark, read a letter from the City Planning Com- mission regarding approval of J Ziegler Woods Subdivision No. 2. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was RESOLVED, that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding J Ziegler Woods Subdivision No 2 During the discussion, President Daugherty relinquished the chair to Vice President Kleinert A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Edgar, Kleinert NAYS: Jones, Killam, Whitehead, Carey and Daugherty The Vice President declared the motion was lost President Daugherty resumed the chair By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was RESOLVED, that the City Attorney write a letter to Waring and Johnson, Planning Consultants, directing them to forthwith sub- mit a plan to open these seven streets: Danzig, Oporto, Melvin, Louise, Beatrice, Hugh and Fremont, in Ziegler Woods No 2 Subdivision, and that the letter state in no uncertain terms that we wish an im- mediate answer. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Jones, Killam and Daugherty NAYS. Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey and Edgar. The President ddclared that the motion was lost By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was Page 1489 #1495 RESOLVED, that the J. Ziegler Woods Subdivision No. 2 Plat, or any other proposed subdivision located north of Dover Avenue between Middlebelt and Henry Ruff Roads in the southwest quarter of Section 35, be accepted for this area, only if provision is made for all streets, namely: Danzig, Oporto, Melvin, Louise, Beatrice, Hugh and Fremont, to be cut through to Grariion Avenue City Attorney Russell Ashmore asked to be excused at 10:30 P. M. City Clerk Marie W Clark read a recommendation from the City Planning Commission re Country Homes Subdivision in which they ask tentative approval of this plat; also a letter from Harry Slatkin, Inc , Builders re sewers in Country Homes Subdivision. Mr Herman, secretary of Harry Slatkin, Inc., and Mr. Fred Storrer, engineer, appeared before the Council in this matter By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously adopted, it was #1496 RESOLVED, that the matter of sewers in Harry Slatkin, Inc , Country Homes Subdivision, located in a part of the East 1/2 of Section 32 and a part of the West 1/2 of Section 33, be referred to the Mayor for his recommendation By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously adopted, it was #1497 RE80LVED, that the request of Anthony 0'Kula, 29150 Joy Road Livonia, Michigan, for a new SDM license, which request has also been approved by the Chief of Police of the City of Livonia, is hereby approved By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted, this 119th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned to Friday, May 28, 1954, at 8.00 O'clock P M , the tine of this adjournment being 11:10 P M Attested. r'ie W. Clark, City Clerk N411%1 John . Daugherty, `resident of the`ouncil Ae R •olf Kleinert, Vice President of the Council..