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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THIRD REGULAR
MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 2, 1954, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 7:08 P. M., by the
President of the Council, John T Daugherty Roll was called with the following
result. Present-- John T. Daugherty, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Harry R Killam and
Wilson W Edgar Absent-- David L Jones, Nettie Carey and John W Whitehead
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1628 RESOLVED, that this 123rd adjourned regular re eting of the
Council of the City of Livonia adjourn at 9.30 P M
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1629 RESOLVED, that the Council suspend the regular order of business
to take up other items appearing on the agenda
The City Clerk, Marie W Clark, read a letter from Charles Walker, Constable,
dated July 17, 1954.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
#1630 RESOLVED, that the bill submitted by Charles Walker for Constable's
badge in the amount of $7 10 be approved for payment.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Killam, Edgar and Daugherty
NAYS, None
The City Clerk read a letter from Mayor Hartom dated July 12, 1954, appoint-
ing Edward G. Delany to the Civil Service Commission to replace Mr Jack Salvadore
who resigned, which letter was received and placed on file.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1631 RESOLVED, that the letter dated July 27, 1954 from Judge Leo
Nye of the Justice Court be tabled until the next regular meeting of the
Council, August 9, 1954
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President Daugherty asled Mayor Hartom to request Russell C Ashmore,
Attorney, who was in his office, to cone in to the Council meeting.
The City Clerk read a communication from Herald Hamill, City Engineer,
dated July 14, 1954, regarding final release of Thomas Currie Company for construction
of paving on Amrhein Road and statement of the account to date.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#1632 RESOLVED that , on recommendation of the City Engineer dated
July 14, 1954, accompanied by sworn statement dated July 1, 1954, and
a letter from the bonding company dated July 12, 1954, the final payment
in the amount of $4,623.34 for construction of pavement on Amrhein Road
by Thomas E Currie Company is approved and payment of same is hereby
authorized from special account established for this purpose, and the
City Clerk and the 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:
r... AYES: Killam, Kleinert, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS• None
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from Mayor Hartom dated
July 26, 1954, and a letter from the Michigan State Highway Department dated July
21, 1954, regarding the installation of 36" Water Main on U. S 12.
Councilman Jones arrived at 7:22 P M , arri thereafter participated in
the balance of the meeting.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adapted, it was
#1633 RESOLVED, that the Council, having considered the proposal as
set forth in the communication of the Mich igan State Highway Department
dated July 21, 1954, regarding right of ways needed for the installation
of the 36" Water Main to be installed on the north side of Plymouth Road
from Middlebelt to Farmington Roads, and the Council likewise having
considered the letter from Maur Hartom dated July 26, 1954; the Council
does hereby authorize the Michigan State Highway Department to proceed
,.�. with the program as set forth in the communication of July 21, 1954; it
being understood that the right of ways shall be obtained by the Michigan
State Highway Department
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Councilmen Carey and Whitehead arrived at 7.37 P M , and thereafter
participated in the remainder of the meeting
tr.r The City Clerk, Marie W.Clark, read a letter from Herald Hamill, City
Engineer, dated July 10, 1954, containing recommendations regarding River Bend Sub-
division, such reconmendations having been approved by Mayor Hartom on July 12, 1954.
Mr Luvisch and Mr Seymour Goldman, Attorney, appeared before the Council in this
matter.
President Daugherty made a second request that Russell C Ashmore cone
in to the meeting
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
#1634 RESOLVED that, Luvisch Building Corporation, 25323 Plymouth
Road, Detroit 28, Michigan, as proprietors, having reoue sted the City
Council to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision:
River Bend Subdivision, located on the west side of Farmington Road
and north of the Parkway in tie S E 1/4 of Section 33, and it appear-
ing that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the City
Planning Commission under date of November 30, 1953; and it further
appearing that said proposed plat, together with the plans and specifica-
tions for improvements therein, have been approved by the Departure nt of
r.. Public Works under date of July 12, 1954; the City Council does hereby
approve said proposed plat on the following conditions:
(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance
with the Plat Ordinanc e (No 44) 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 re solution;
(2) That the installation of such improvement s shall be super-
vised and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such
improvements 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;
(3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix her signature
to said Plat until either said improveme nt s have been satis-
factorily installed or, in lieu thereof, there is filed with
her by said proprietors a bond tothe City of Livonia, in ouch
form as may be approved by the City Attorney, and in the follow-
ing amount. ($65,000 00) Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars, and until
all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of Livonia
have been fully paid; and
(4) On full compliance with the above three conditions and with
the provisions of said Plat Ordinance, the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to affix her signature to said Plat as evidence of
this approval.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Kleinert, Carey, Edgar and Whitehead
NAYS: Jones, Killam and Daugherty, with the statement• pending an opinion
from the Attorney General as to the legality of amending the Zoning
Ordinan ce.
The President declared the foregoing resolution was adopted
Councilman Whitehead was excused at 8:26 P. M. , and returned at 8:28 P. M.
The City Clerk read letters from Dallas F Hay, Director of Civil Defense
dated April 29, 1954 and July 28, 1954, regarding purchase of Mobile Equipment.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#1635 RESOLVED, that the City of Liw nia does hereby accept the bid
of Motorola Corporation in the amount of $2,208 35, such bid having been
referred to Dallas F. Hay, Director of Civil Defense by L. D. Foxworthy,
B ureau of Local Services, Michigan Office of Civil Defense under date of
July 12, 1954; and that the City—Government participation shall be as follows:
Federal Gave ram nt $ 978 75
City of Liw nia $1,229.60
A roll call vote was taken on the for e goi ng resolution with the following result:
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AYES. Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty
NAYS: None.
The City Clerk, Marie W Clark, read a letter dated July 9, 1954, notify-
ing the Council of two appointments to be made to the Zoning Board of Appeals; also
letter of resignation of George Isbell dated July 31, 1954.
Mr Stoughton and Mr Wood appeared before the Council in this matter
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#1636 RESOLVED, that the mminations far three vacancies on the
Zoning Board of Appeals be made tonight for action by the Council at
the next regular meeting to be held on August 9, 1954.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Carey.
The following mminations were made•
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By Councilman Whitehead: Fred Weinert, 9909 Auburndale Avenue
By Councilman Carey- Irving Geer, 8889 Wayne Road
By Councilman Edgar: Ed Balluff, 16781 Merriman Road
him By Councilman Daugherty: Robert Walsh, 14944 Haller
By Councilman Jones. Dexter VanWicklin, 9208 Deering
By Councilman Killam: Robert Seeleye, 33639 N Hampshire
By Councilman Kleinert- Robert H. Lorion, 9919 Hubbard Avenue
The City Clerk read a letter from Hugh J. Wood, Jr., dated July 21, 1954,
requesting a policy to be established regarding moving old houses into Livonia.
President Daugherty relinquished the chair to Vice President Kleinert
and was excused at 9:06 P. M.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
RESOLVED, that the matter of moving old tomes into Livonia be
referred to the Committee of the Whole for consideration and recommendation.
After some discussion, Councilmen Jones and Carey withdrew their motion
Councilman Daugherty returned at 9-11 P M
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
r.w adopted, it was
#1637 RESOLVED, that a Committee of Three be appointed to prepare
an Ordinance regulating used homes being moved into Livonia
President Daugherty resumed the chair at 9:12 P M
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#1638 RESOLVED, that the report of the Finance Committee for the
month of June, 1954, is hereby approved and a summary of such report
is spread upon the minutes of this meeting as follows.
General, Administrative and Legislative:
Executive $ 240.50
Legislative 417.97
City Treasurer 2,058 83
City Clerk 656.61
Department of Law 53.50
Department of Justice 430.07
Election Commission 176 16
Civil Service Commission 276.30
City Planning Commission 706.61
City Hall 3,985.41
Civilian Defense 163 43
Court House 90 75
Board of Appeals 10.95 $ 9,267.09
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Department of Public Safety:
k
Police Department $ 6,874 45
Fire Department 2,24h 88
Inspection Department 874 99 $ 9,994 32
Department of Public Works 11,618 40 11,618.40
Department of Parks and Recreation 2,400 81 2,400 81
Traffic Commission 10 95 10 95
TOTAL $33,291 57
General Ledger Accounts:
Contracts Payable 2,746 38
Insurance 2,561 55
Accounts Receivable 690.00
Inventory Accounts 1,755 66
Advances 154 00
Guarantee with State Retirement Systen 3,038 17
Earned Discount Credit - 6 99 10,963 77
Deposit on Barrels 25 00
TOTAL- $ 44,255 34
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, Marie W Clark, read a letter to the Council dated July 30,
1954, requesting appropriations to Social Security and Pension Accounts for the
balance of the fiscal year
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#1639 RESOLVED, that the following appropriations
1 Pension Account $12,240 00
2 Social Security Account $12,760 00
as the City's contribution to the funds, for the balance of the
fiscal year, is hereby approved; and that the sum of $25,000.00 be
transferred from the Unallocated Fund to cover the above accounts
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
Ili AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty
I1 NAYS None
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The City Clerk read Voucher No. 6856 in the amount of $62 50 for law
16 books for the Department of Law.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#1640 RESOLVED, that the necessary funds in the amount of $62.50 be
appropriated from the Unallocated Fund for the purchase of books in the
name of the Department of Law, City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the fore going resolution with the following re sult
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whit ehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS. None
The City Clerk read payroll voucher for salary for Russell C. Ashmore
from July 1 to July 26, 1954.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#1641 RESOLVED, that the Council approve payment of salary to Russell
C. Ashmore for July 1 to July 26, 1954, and that such amount be appropriated
from the Unallocated Fund for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES. Jones, Killam and Daugherty.
NAYS: Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Kleinert
The President declared that the foregoing resolution was lost.
President Daugherty announced that he had appointed the following Committee
to select legal counsel for the legislative department of the City of Livonia: David
L Jones, Chairman; Wilson W. Edgar and John T. Daugherty.
President Daugherty wishes to record in the minutes that there were two
specific requests to the City Attorney to be pre sent and that he did not comply
with either request
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, this adjourned 123rd regular meeting of the Council was duly adjourned,
ligo the time of this adjournment being 9:35 P. M.
Attes . : 72-2
. , ar W Clark, City Clerk
• r � Daughe rty, P sident the Counip
Rudolf R Kleinert, Vice President of the Council
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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 9, 1954, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:05 P M , by the
President of the Council, John T Daugherty The invocation was given by
Councilman Kleinert 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.
The City Clerk, Marie W Clark, read the minutes of the 123rd regular
meeting and the 123rd adjourned meeting Councilman Daugherty was excused at
8:09 P M , and returned at 8:10 P. M., and was also excused at 8.16 P M., and
returned immediately.
By Councilman Whit ehead, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1642 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 123rd regular meeting held
July 26, 1954 and the adjourned 123rd regular meeting of the Council
held August 2, 1954, be approved as corrected
President Daugherty asked the Mayor why the City Attorney was not present
The City Clerk read a letter from the William Wood Agency, Inc , dated
August 5, 1954 re claim of Mrs. Evelyn Werner Mr William Ponder, attorney for
Mrs Werner, appeared before the Council
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1643 RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to forward a com-
munication to the William Wood Agency, Inc , requesting that Auto Owners
Insurance Company advise the Council not later than the first regular
meeting in September, to be held on September 13, 1954, whether or not
the claim of Evelyn Werner will be allowed
Ime By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1644 RESOLVED, that
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WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia an urgent need
for the acquisition and construction of a system of trunk and lateral
sewers in order to protect the public health and welfare of the residents
of the City and in order to make provision for the safe and proper growth
of the City;
AND WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary to undertake
the finan cing and cons true do n of said sys tem of trunk and lateral sewers
in a manner which will provide a system of trunk and lateral sewers of
proper construction and design to adequately provide for t he present and
future requirements of the City and in a manner which will cause the same
to be constructed at a reasonable cost to the City and its residents;
AND WHEREAS, the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County
of Wayne, pursuant to Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended,
and pursuant to resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Wayne, duly adopted October 9, 1939, and Ordinance No. 200 of the Board
of Supervisors of the County of Wayne, duly adopted September 20, 1952,
is authorized to acquire, construct, operate and maintain a system of
sewers and sewage disposal facilities Mich furnish service to various
users, municipalities and agencies both within and outside of the limits
of the County of Wayne;
AND WHEREAS, the Board of County Road Commissioners of the
County of Wayne, acting pursuant to said Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan,
1939, as amended, and pursuant to authorizations of the Board of Super-
visors of the County of Wayne, has available legal methods of financing
�.. said system of sewers which are more advant ageous as to the period of time
over which said sewers may be paid for , the security of the bonds to be
issued and the methods of raising the moneys for payment of the bonds to
be issued than the methods of financing available to the City under State
law and the City Charter and Ordinances;
NOW THEREFORE BE 111 RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of Livonia hereby requests the
Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Wayne to assist the
City of Livonia in the development of a plan for financing, the acquisition
and construction of a system of trunk and lateral sewers in the City of
Livonia in accordance with provisions of Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan,
1939, as amended
2. The City Clerk is directed to communicate the said request
by forwarding a certified copy of this re solution to the Board of County
Road Commissioners in the County of Wayne
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1645 RESOLVED, that all bids received for the Public Address System
be rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to advertise for new
bids on the Public Address System.
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The City Clerk, Marie W Clark, read a letter from the Wood Insurance
Agency addressed to Mr Russell C Ashmore dated August 2, 1954, and letter dated
Ir..
July 28, 1954 from Judge Leo Nye
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1646 RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia does hereby release the
Burton Mortgage Boal Company from any obligation incur red by use in
connection with the City recreation program of their property used by
the Livonia Recreation Department located in the northeast 1/4 of
Section 16, except the north 60.0 feet thereof, and also except the
south 20 acres thereof, 137.11 acres, and be it further resolved that
the Insurance Committee is authorized to negotiate an agreement with
the proper insurance writ ing agency to obtain adeoia to cove rage for the
protection of all parties involved.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1647 RESOLVED, that the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City
of Livonia be and hereby is directed tonegotiate an agreement with the
Burton Mortgage Bond Company for the use of property located in the north-
east 1/4 of Section 16, except the north 60 0 feet thereof, and also except
the south 20 acres thereof, 137.11 acres, and the results of such negotia-
tions be presented to the City Council for further action according to law.
The City Clerk read communications about Country Homes Subdivision.
Resolution dated May 24, 1954, letter from the Mayor dated May 28, 1954, resolution
dated May 28, 1954, report from the City Lngineer dated August 7, 1954 setting the
bond for improvements at $480,000 00, also letter from Waring & Johnson dated
April 13, 1954.
Mr Storrer,engineer for Harry Slatkin, Inc , and Mr. Hermanoff appeared
before the Council in this matter
Couhcilman Whitehead was excused at 9.44 P M , and returned at 9:49 P. M.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#1648 RESOLVED, that the approval of Country Homes Subdivision be
denied until such time as the lot size does comply with the Council 's
interpretation of the Ordinance regulating lot widths.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• *Jones, Whit ehead, Carey and Edgar.
••• NAYS: Killam, Kleinert and Daugherty
*Councilman Jones abstained from voting which , under Ordinance No 27, Section 19,
is recorded as a Yes vote
The President declared the foregoing resolution was adopted
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A recess was called at 9:55 P M , after which the meeting was resumed
with all members present who were named as present in the or ig inal roll call of
this meeting
By Councilman Kleinert, secorrled by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1649 RESOLVED, that the petition of George Dygert, et al, as referred
to the City Engineer, be tabled until the adjourned session of this
meeting.
The City Clerk, Marie W Clark, read letters from the Liquor Control Com-
mission dated August 4, 1954 and August 6, 1954, regarding transfer of license from
Arthur Collins to Jos Richards Mr Neudeck and Mr. Jos Richards appeared before
the Council.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1650 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby approve the request of
Joseph Richards for transfer of existing tavern license now held by
Arthur Collins of 33601 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan; and does
likewise approve the new location at 36105 Plymouth Road
The City Clerk read letter from Gerald Harris dated August 6, 1954, regard-
ing signal light at Stark and Plymouth Roads, also resolution 1473 adopted by the
Council May 10, 1954 Mr Harris appeared before the Council.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted
it was
#1651 RESOLVED, that the petition of Gerald Harris for traffic light
at Stark and Plymouth Roads be referred to the Traffic Commission
The City Clerk read letter from Charles G Brown dated August 3, 1954,
also resolution #466 adopt ed by the Council on April 27, 1953
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#1652 RESOLVED, that the petition of Charles Brown for an easement
be referred to the Department of Law for a legal opinion to be delivered
at the adjourned session of this meeting.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
1L0AYES: Jones, Killam, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty
nays. Kleinert
The President declared the foregoing resolution was adopted.
The City Clerk, Marie W Clark, read recommendation of the City Engineer
dated August 7, 1954 regarding Edward Rose, Chicago Heights Subdivision
President Daugherty relinqui shed the chair to Vice President Kleinert at
11:24 P M , and was excused
Councilman Carey was excused at 11:25 P M Councilmen Daugherty and
Carey returned at 11.27 P M
Mark T Jacobson of Edward Rose & Sons appeared before the Council to
explain the plat. Irvin J. Stalker, 11245 Clements Circle West also appeared
before the Council
110 By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Killam and Onanimously
adopted, it was
#1653 RESOLVED, that Edward Rose and Sons, 14900 Linwood Avenue,
Detroit 38, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City Council
to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision. Chicago Heights
Subdivision, located on the north side of West Chicago and one quarter
mile east of Middlebelt in the northwest 1/4 of Section 36, and it appear-
ing that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the City
Planning Commission under date of July 22, 1954, and it further appearing
that said proposed plat, together with the plans and specifications for
improvements therein, have been approved by the Department of Public
Works under date of lugust 7, 1954; the City Council does hereby approve
said proposed plat on the following conditions:
(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance
with the Plat Ordinance (No 44) 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 arra inspected by the Department of Public Works and such
improvements 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;
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(3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix her signature
to said Plat until either said improvements have been satis-
factorily installed or, in lieu thereof, there is filed with
110 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:($190,000) -- One Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars --
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia have been fully paid;
(4) That Chicago Heights Subdivision be approved as platted
upon acceptance by the Livonia Department of Law of written
agreement from the subdivider that he agrees to deed to the
City of Livonia a portion of lot 45 and all of lot 46 and that
area of Camden Avenue designated as lot 106; and
(5) On full compliance with the above four conditions and
with the provisions of said Plat Ordinance, the City Clerk
is hereby authorized to affix her signature to said Plat
as evidence of this approval
The City Clerk read the petition of Daniel S Klein re sewer along Lyndon
Street
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
IL0
#1654 RESOLVED, that the petition of Daniel S. Klein re sewers
be referred to the meeting of the Committee of the Whole.
Vice President Kleinert declared a recess at 12.29 A 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 Killam, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#1655 RESOLVED, that, pursuant to Section 19.01 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 60, and Section 5, Act 207, Public
Acts of Michigan, 1941, as amended, Robert Seeleye, 33639 N Hampshire, is
hereby appointed as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term of
three years, commencing July 24, 1954, with all of the authorities and
duties set forth in said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Whit ehead, Daugherty and Kleinert
NAYS- Carey and Edgar
Vice President Kleinert declared the foregoing resolution was adopted.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1656 RESOLVED, that , pursuant to Section 19 01 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 60, and Section 6, Act 207, Public
Acts of Michigan, 1941, as amended, Robert Walsh, 14944 Haller, is hereby
appointed as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term of three
years, commencing July 24, 1954, with all of the authorities and duties
set forth in said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1657 RESOLVED, that, pursuant to Section 19.01 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 60, and Section 5, Act 207, Public
Acts of Michigan, 1941, as amended, Dexter VanWicklin, 9208 Deering, is
hereby appointed as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the
unexpired term of George Isbell who resigned, which term expires on July
10, 1955, with all of the authorities and duties set forth in said Zoning
Ordinance and Act 207
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1658 RESOLVED, that the Council suspend the regular order of business
to take up the petition of Samuel I. Clark, regarding Dance Hall license.
The City Clerk, Marie W Clark, read a letter from Russell C. Ashmore
s"" dated August 9, 1954; report of Police and Fire Departments dated August 9, 1954;
petition of Samuel I Clark, dated August 2, 1954 and letter from City Clerk to
Samuel I Clark dated August 3, 1954 Mr Gilbride, attorney for Mr. Clark, appeared
before the Council.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was
RESOLVED, that the license be issued to Samuel I Clark, subject
to meeting the requirements of the Police and Fire Departments
A motion to table was made by Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman
Carey.
#1659 RESOLVED, that the petition of Samuel I. Clark for Dance Hall
license be tabled for a week until the surrounding residents can get
proper representation to state their case, and to give time to investigate
as to whether the requirements of the Police and Fire Departments have
been met.
lbw A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey andEdgar.
NAYS- Jones, Killam and Daugherty
The Vice President declared the resolution was adopted.
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By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#1660 RESOLVED, that the Council readopt resolution #1626 in its
fir.. entirety:
RESOLVED, that the salary for the present City Attorney be established
at One Dollar ($1 00) per month
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: *Jones, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar, Daugherty and Kleinert.
NAYS. Killam
*Councilman Jones abstained from voting which, under Ordinance #27, Section 19,
is recorded as a Yes vote.
The Vice President declared that the foregoing resolution was adopted
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1661 WHEREAS, the City Council of Livonia, by majority action, has
indicated dissatisfaction with the services and actions of City Attorney
Russell Ashmore, this dissatisfaction being based upon Mr. Ashmore's
failure to provide the necessary legal service to the City Council and
the disregard of Charter requirements by said City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, action to correct this condition of the Department of
Law has been vetoed by the Mayor of Livonia;
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby recognize the responsibility
of the Mayor to furnish, through appointment, a capable and efficient City
Attorney in the Administration of Livonia;
WHEREAS, the City Council has recognized and met its Charter
responsibilities, in actions taken, to provide necessary legal protection
and advice to the City Administration of Livonia at a cost commensurate
with services rendered;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that under provisions of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, the City Attorney will submit written
legal opinions on City business, resolutions, or legal information, to
any and all Councilmen upon request; that such opinions and information
must be submitted in a period of time deemed responsible by the President
of the Council;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all departments and department
heads of the City Administration are hereby instructed to accept only
written opinions from Mr. Ashmore in compliance with Charter provisions;
they are further instructed that his actions are restricted to that of
a legal advisory capacity as described in the Charter of the City of Livonia,
under provisions of the Department of Law.
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By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
lim adopted, it was
#1662 RESOLVED, that resolution #1624 be readopted in its entirety:
RESOLVED, that the City Council retain its own special legal counsel to
handle legal affairs of the Council.
Councilman Daugherty wishes it included in the minutes that the City
Attorney did not appear at the meeting
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, this 124th regular meeting of the Council was adjourned to Monday, August
16, 1954, at 8.00 P M , the tine of this adjournment being 1:30 A M., August
10, 1954.
41/00- W. Clark, City erk
Attested.
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o n Daugherty, President of Counci
Ru..lf R eine rt, Vice President of the Council