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MINUTES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On June 8, 1953, above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:02 P M by the President of the
Council, Harry S. Wolfe. Roll was called with the following result: Present--
Harry S. Wolfe, Wilson W. Edgar, Harold Bower, John Whitehead, Nettie Carey and
William Taylor. Absent-- Raymond E. Grimm.
Minutes of the 95th regular meeting held on May 25, 1953, and adjourned to
June 1, 1953, were read and approved.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bower and adopted as follows,
it was:
#522 RESOLVED, that on recommendation of James L. Hagen, Director
of Public Safety, Final Certificate No 1174-2 dated June 5, 1953,
issued by Nathaniel 0. Gould & Thomas W. Moss, Inc., architects, on
contract for construction of addition to Police Department Building,
is hereby approved; and payment of the sum of $863 20 to the contractor,
__ as the balance owing on such contract, is hereby authorized
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and adopted as follows,
it was.
#523 RESOLVED, that the action of the special committee for approval
of minor changes in the new City Hall, in ordering screens for the new
City Hall from Thomas Brick & Tile Company at a price of $1875.00 is hereby
approved; and the issuance of a purchase order by the City Clerk in
conformance with this resolution is hereby authorized.
Councilman Grimm arrived before the roll call vote on the above resolution and
remained throughout this meeting.
A roll call vote was taken on the above resolution with the following result:
AYES: Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor, Grimm and Wolfe.
NAYS: None
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By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Bower and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was.
#524 RESOLVED, that the hour of 8:30 P M having arrived, all sealed
bids received on One New Armco Multiplate Arch Culvert be opened by the
City Clerk and read.
Pursuant to the foregoing resolution, the City Clerk opened and read the
following sealed bids:
(1) Jensen Bridge & Supply Co. - price per lineal foot, $41.87
(2) Armco Drainage & Metal Products, Inc - price per lineal foot, $40.49
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was-
#525 RESOLVED, that the foregoing bids be referred to the Director
of Public Works for his report and recommendation.
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was.
#526 RESOLVED, that the City Clerk open and read all sealed bids
received on 1953 Ford Tudor Sedan for the Police Department
i... The City Clerk thereupon opened and read the following sealed bids:
The following amounts are shown after allowance of trade-in on 1952 Ford.
(1) Paul J. Wiedman, Inc $ 497.75
Alternate . . $ 596.65
(2) Cy Owens, Inc $ 842 00
(3) Floyd Rice . . $1070.10
Alternate • . . . . . . $1156 54
(4) Bill Brown, Inc • $ 698 26
Alternate . . $ 790.38
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was.
#527 RESOLVED, that the foregoing bids be referred to the Director
of Public Safety for his report and recommendation.
Ordinance No 67 introduced by Councilman Edgar at the meeting of the Council
held on June 1, 1953, and entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Section 35 of the Zoning
Map of the City of Livonia, and Amending Article 3 00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance
No 60 of the City of Livonia, by Adding Thereto Section 3 14", was taken from the
table and a roll call vote was conducted thereon with the following result:
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AYES: Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor, Grimm and Wolfe.
NAYS. None.
President Wolfe announced that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted and will
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become effective on the date of publication, June 26, 1953
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Grimm and adopted as follows,
it was:
#528 RESOLVED, that on recommendation of the Director of Public
Works the bid of Armco Drainage & Metal Products, Inc in the amount of
$40.49 per lineal foot for One New Armco Multiplate Arch Culvert is hereby
accepted and the issuance of a purchase order by the City Clerk in con-
formance with such bid is hereby authorized.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor, Grimm and Wolfe.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Taylor and adopted as follows,
it was.
#529 RESOLVED, that on recommendation of the Director of Public Safety
III the bid of Paul J. Wiedman, Inc in the amount of $497.75 (over and above
trade-in) for 1953 Ford Tudor Sedan is hereby accepted and the issuance of
a purchase order by the City Clerk in conformance with such bid is hereby
authorized.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor, Grimm and Wolfe
NAYS. None
City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, pursuant to request of the Council, submitted a
schedule of appropriations required as a result of the revised salary schedule approved
at the last Council meeting
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Taylor and adopted as follows,
it was:
#530 RESOLVED, that the following sums are hereby appropriated from the
Unallocated Fund to the following respective departments.
Fire Department . . . . $2,496.00
III Police Department • $3,900.00
Public Works $5,356 00
Bureau of Inspection . . $1,378.00
City Clerk . . . . $ 624.00
City Treasurer $ 104 00
Justice Court $ 104 00
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Parks & Recreation $ 364.00
City Attorney . . $ 156.00
Total $14,482 00;
that the foregoing sums are appropriated for the purpose of paying the
sum authorized by the revised salary schedule approved by the Council on
June 1, 1953.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor, Grimm and Wolfe
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Taylor and adopted as follows,
it was:
#531 RESOLVED that, further consideration having been given to the
revised salary schedule approved on June 1, 1953, the Council feels that
the salary of the Deputy City Treasurer should be fixed in the following
amount:
Deputy City Treasurer - First six months $140.00 $3,640.00
7 thru 12 months $144 00 $3,744.00
Over 12 months $148.00 $3,848.00,
effective as of June 1, 1953; does hereby suggest to the Civil Service
Commission that said schedule be amended to authorize the above stated
salary; and, in anticipation of such amendment, does hereby appropriate
from the Unallocated Fund the sum of $104.00 to the City Treasurer's
Office for the purpose of paying the amount required by such amendment.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES- Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor, Grimm and Wolfe
NAYS- None.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Bower and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#532 RESOLVED, that the petition of Daniel W Wheeler, et al, for
dedication of Thorpe Drive in Section 36, be referred to the Department
of Public Works and the City Attorney for their report and recommendations.
The City Clerk read a communication from the Traffic Commission dated May
27, 1953, recommending the purchase of stop signs and 25 mile per hour signs. The
Chairman of the Commission, Mr Jack Hickox, appeared and explained this recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
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#533 RESOLVED, that the communication from the Traffic Commission
dated May 27, 1953, be referred to the Department of Public Works and that
such department be requested to obtain bids for 250 stop signs and 200
25 mile per hour signs for submission to the Council.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was-
#534 RESOLVED, that a special committee be appointed to make a report
and recommendation as to signs to be erected at the entrances to the City
of Livonia.
President Wolfe thereupon appointed to such special committee, Councilmen Edgar, Bower
and Taylor
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#535 RESOLVED, that the communication from the City Engineer to the
Director of Public Works dated June 3, 1953, recommending a certain settlement
in connection with the contracts of Hawk & Welch, Inc. and George Tripp for
construction of Sewage Disposal System No 2, be referred to the City Attorney
who is requested to prepare proper forms of release to be submitted to said
contractors.
A recess was then called, following which the meeting was resumed with each
and every member of the Council present.
Lester French, Director of Public Works, presented to the Council plans and
specifications for construction of the Coventry Gardens Drain together with the following
sealed bids for such construction- 6'f Pipe ErectingManholes
(6001in. ft.) (2)
(1) Sinacola Contracting Co $1,770.00 $100.00
(2) United Contracting Co. $1,800.00 $190.00
(3) Waterway Construction Co. $2,100.00 $200 00
(4) Rocco Ferrera Co. $1,950.00 $500.00
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Taylor and adopted as follows,
it was:
#536 RESOLVED, that the Council having previously approved the purchase
of 36" tile for installation in Coventry Gardens Subdivision at a cost of
$4,526.00 and sealed bids for the construction of the drain in Coventry Gardens
Subdivision having been received, the bid of Sinacola Contracting Co. in the
amount of $1,870.00 is hereby accepted and the Mayor and City Clerk are
authorized to affix their signatures on behalf of the City of Livonia to a
contract in conformance with such bid, that said plans and specifications for
the Coventry Gardens Drain are hereby approved; provided, however, that said
sums of $1,870 00 and $4,526 00, together with an additional 10% for engineering
fees and contingencies, shall be considered as the cost of said project to
be financed by special assessment procedure as heretofore authorized by the
Council and now in progress.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor, Grimm and Wolfe.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and adopted as follows,
it was:
#537 RESOLVED that, the Council having heretofore authorized an
extension of Contract No 1, Sewage Disposal System No. 4, with Thomas
Sinacola, and it appearing that there has been a general price increase
in the cost of material involved in such contract, on recommendation of
the Director of Public Works and City Engineer under date of June 8, 1953,
the following increase and unit prices for such material.
4850 lin. ft. - 24" @ 0 28 a foot - $1358.00
1000 lin ft - 18" @ 0.18 a foot - 180.00
300 lin. ft. Manhole @ 1.00 a foot - 300 00
are hereby approved and such contract is amended accordingly, and the Mayor
and City Clerk are authorized to enter into a supplemental agreement in
accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor, Grimm and Wolfe.
NAYS. None.
The report of the Justice Court and Violations Bureau for May, 1953, was
received and placed on file
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#538 RESOLVED, that the appointment by Mayor Jesse Ziegler of George
Bentley, Dallas Hay and Paul Harsha as members of the City Planning Commission
for a term of three years commencing June 9, 1953, is hereby approved.
Mr. Peterson appeared before the Council in regards to the construction of
sewers in an area west of Stark Road and south of Plymouth Road, and this matter was
referred to the City Engineer and the City Attorney
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Grimm and adopted as follows,
it was.
#539 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the City Attorney,
the sum of $908 88 be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Fund to
�-- the Department of Law for the purchase of law books
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
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AYES: Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor, Grimm and Wolfe.
NAYS: None
Communication from Livonia Business and Professional Ments Association dated
May 8, 1953, pertaining to the establishment of off street parking facilities was read
and placed on file.
City Attorney William Brashear presented a communication from the Board of
Road Commissioners for the County of Wayne dated June 3, 1953, pertaining to water
restrictions and explained the requirement of such board and the City of Detroit that
the City of Livonia adopt sprinkling regulations, which requirement resulted not from
any lack of mains in Livonia, but from the lack of water supply made available by the
facilities of the City of Detroit.
Councilman Grimm introduced the following ordinance.
No 68
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF WATER DURING
THE PERIOD COMMENCING JUNE 26, 1953, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 6, 1953; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR
VIOLATION HEREOF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The City Council, having given careful consideration to the
quantity of water available for distribution and use within the City of Livonia and
having considered the requirement of the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners
that sprinkling regulations be adopted by the City of Livonia at least equivalent to
those enforced in the City of Detroit, such requirement having been imposed by the
City of Detroit on the users of water supplied by its own system including those
surrounding municipalities which are supplied with water from such system by contract
with the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners; and it appearing that the City of
Detroit has under construction certain facilities which when completed should avoid
severe sprinkling regulations, but that such facilities will not be completed in time
to alleviate the water shortage problem of the approaching summer season, does hereby
determine that there now exists a condition of emergency within the City of Livonia
because of the present inadequacy of water supply.
Section 2. During the period commencing June 26, 1953, and ending September
6, 1953, and between the hours of 2.00 P. M. and 9:00 P. M. on each day of the week in
said period, except Saturdays and Sundays, no person, firm or corporation shall use or
consume water from the water supply system of the City of Livonia for the purpose of
sprinkling or watering lawns, gardens, flowers, shrubbery and trees within the City of
..�. Livonia
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Section 3. During the period of time and hours set forth in Section 2 of
this ordinance, mechanical refrigeration systems used for cooling purposes for human
comfort, and using city water, no re-circulated, shall be limited to an average space
temperature of not less than 80 degrees F , dry bulb, when the outside temperature is
90 degrees F. or above by official United States Weather Bureau determination; provided,
however, that this shall not apply to hospitals or similar institutions.
Section 4. Every person convicted of a violation of this ordinance shall be
punished by a fine of not more than Five Hundred ($500 00) Dollars or by imprisonment
of not more than ninety (90) days or by both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion
of the Court.
Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
Section 6. This ordinance is hereby declared necessary for the protection of
the public health, safety and welfare and shall become effective immediately upon
publication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor, Grimm and Wolfe.
NAYS: None.
111 President Wolfe declared the above ordinance was duly adopted and will take effect
on the date of publication on June 26, 1953
Electrical Inspector Stanley Markley appeared before the Council, presented
the revised fee schedule adopted by the City of Detroit and effective as of July 1,
1953, and recommended that the City of Livonia adopt the same revised schedule so that
the rates in Livonia will be the same as those in other communities operating under
the Reciprocal Inspection Ordinance
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#540 RESOLVED, that Resolution #A-970 adopted by the City Council
at its 66th regular meeting held on March 24, 1952, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
'RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5.04 of Ordinance No.
1111 51, known as the Building Code of the City of Livonia, the following
supplementary schedule:
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SCHEDULE (B)
Supplementary Schedule of Fees
For
Electrical Permits and Inspections
WIRING
For a complete installation of circuits involving receptacle
or lighting outlets, appliances; lighting fixtures, gas-tube
lighting; shop inspection of electric apparatus; heating, re-
frigerating or ventilating equipment; alterations, changes or
repairs.
One circuit or less $3 25
Each additional circuit . 50
Minor additional wiring for three outlets or less (not requiring
rough inspection) . . . . . 2.00
Temporary service for light, heat or power:
60 Ampere switch . . 4.00
100 Ampere switch 5 00
200 Ampere switch 7.50
400 Ampere switch 10 00
600 Ampere switch 12 50
800 Ampere switch or over . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
Where a permanent service only is installed the above
fees shall also apply.
Temporary service, on the permanent service only, for new
residential buildings will be granted without additional
charge provided request is made when making application
for original wiring permit
SIGNS - Wiring of, also shop inspections.
One circuit or less . . . • . $ 4 00
Each additional sign 2 00
(Provided the permits are obtained at the same time for
inspection to be made at the same time at any one
location)
If sign exceeds one circuit of wiring, the additional charge
shall be $ 50 for each additional circuit
In the case of sign connection or reconnection only, the same
rates shall apply at any one location with the exception
that the fee for the first circuit of sign shall be $ 3 00
OUTLINE TUBING (Shop or Field Inspection)
Each Location:
First 50 feet of tubing • . 4 00
Each additional 50 feet or fractional part thereof . 1.00
OUTLINE TUBING (Wiring and/or connection)
The regular rates shall apply as listed under "Signs" .
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FURNACE AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL EQUIPMENT
For installing, altering or repairing electric wiring and/or
temperature control equipment for heating, refrigerating or
ventilating units.
Complete equipment covering any one furnace or unit -
Connecting only . . . . . . . . . $ 3.25
Complete installation of equipment circuit for unit including
connection of apparatus . . . . . • • . . 3 25
Each additional unit in same building . . . 1 00
Each additional motor installed on same unit over H.P. and
not exceeding 1 H.P. . . . . . • .50
Permits covering a combination of wiring, fixtures, motors and
heating, refrigerating or ventilating equipment, the fee
is based on the combination rates as hereinafter set forth,
plus for each furnace or temperature control equipment . 1.00
The largest size motor considered within the above schedule
is the one H.P When larger than one H.P. the charge is as
for power apparatus
FIXTURES
For the installation, altering or repairing of fixtures:
First 25 lamps or tubes or fractional part thereof $ 3.25
For each additional 25 lamps or tubes or fractional part
thereof • • • 1 00
Each gas-tube lamp shall be counted as one unit.
Flood lights of 1000 Watts capacity or over shall
be considered as power units.
Each cluster of flood lights consisting of lamps,
1000 Watts or over, shall be considered as one unit
When no more than 6 fixtures or 7 sockets are installed
with additional wiring to existing systems, the fee
for wiring shall include fixtures
Motors, Generators, Rectifiers, Welders, Arc Lamps, Heating and/or
Power Units Based on Horsepower or K W Rating
I H.P. or K.W. to 10 H.P. or K W . . . • $ 3 25
If more than 10 H.P or K W. but not more than 20 4 50
If more than 20 H.P. or K W but not more than 30 6.00
If mote than 30 H P or K.W. but not more than 40 . . . . 7 50
If more than 40 H P or K W but not more than 50 10.00
If more than 50 H P or K W but not more than 75 . . 12.50
If more than 75 H.P. or K.W. . . 15.00
The above rates also apply to units with the K.V A Rating
but not to household appliances
Above rates to be charged for the largest unit plust $1 00
for each additional unit
Where several motors of less than 4 H.P. capacity are
properly connected to the same 1200 watt circuit,
the fee charged shall be based on the number of such
circuits as for the wiring or incandescent lighting.
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When a combination electrical installation is to be made
for heat, light and/or power involving more than a
single motor, rectifier, heating unit, circuit or
wiring and/or fixtures within the same premises at the
same time for the same party, a charge shall be made
for the largest single unit in accordance with the above
schedule, and for each additional unit a charge as follows.
$ 50 per circuit of wiring for incandescent lighting,
$1.00 for heating or power, and $1.00 for each 25 lamps
or tubes or fraction thereof on fixtures.
When a minimum fee for a combination installation does not
exceed $3 25, the minimum will be charged to the first
circuit or wiring. In similar cases involving fixtures
with heaters and/or power, the minimum fee shall be
charged to the heater or power installation.
For the installation of additional equipment which has been
inspected and not included in the original permit issued,
the combination rates shall apply with a minimum fee of. . $2.25
Installation of Electrical Equipment in Existing Factory
Buildings Classified as General Maintenance Work
Circuit of Wiring (each) $4.00
Motors, generators, welders and other power units (each) . 4.00
Fixtures (each 50 lamps or tubes or fractional part thereof) 3 00
General Repairs
For general repairs and alterations to electrical equipment not
specifically covered in the above classifications, a charge
of $4 00 per hour or fractional part thereof, shall be made
for the inspection services rendered.
Feeders, Mains, Bus Ducts, Etc
First 100 feet or less $ 3.25
Each additional 50 feet or fractional part thereof . 1 00
The fees to be charged when installed separately. If included
on permits issued for motors, power wiring, etc., the power
duct fees will be waived.
Under Floor Raceways, Headers for Cellular Floors, etc
First 100 feet or less . . $ 3.25
Each additional 100 feet or fractional part thereof 1.00
Motion Picture Apparatus
Inspection of each machine 4 00
Additional Inspections
For the inspection of electrical apparatus for which no fee is herein
provided and for the inspection of temporary installations for
decorative, advertising and theatrical purposes, a fee not exceeding
$4.00 per hour or fraction thereof shall be charged.
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Group Installations
A flat fee of $2.00 shall be charged for each individual location or
unit mentioned in the following classifications, provided
applications cover six or more locations or units and the
applications for permits are filed at the same time:
(a) All minor changes and repairs to electrical service
(b) Receptacle outlet for gas conversion burners, damper
controls, etc
Transfer of Permits
Each permit . . . .. . . . $ 2.00
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS (ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT)
Annual Inspections
Theatres
400 seats or under $ 5 00
401 to 1500 seats . . 7 00
Over 1500 seats 10.00
Hot els
Under 50 rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5.00
50 to 100 rooms 6.00
101 to 200 rooms . 7.00
Over 200 rooms 10.00
Special Inspections
Circuses . • • • • • • • • • • • $12 00
Carnivals 10.00
Theatrical Road Shows • . . . . . . . . 5.00
Temporary Lighting Displays . • 5 00
Licenses--General
Examination fee for Electrical Contractors License $ 5.00
Examination fee for Journeyman Electrician License . . . • . . . . 2.00
Reciprocal Licensing Ordinance
Electrical Contractors License . . • . • $25.00
Electrical Journeyman License 1.00
Registration Fee for Electrical Contractors 1 00
is hereby approved and adopted; and that the foregoing schedule be
printed and distributed along with printed copies of such ordirsancett;
provided, however, that the foregoing amendment shall be printed and
distributed in accordance with said Section 5 04, and, provided further,
that said amendment shall become effective on the commencement of business
;.�_ on July 1, 1953.
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By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#541 RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia having
heretofore, on December 8, 1952, approved the up-grading of the tavern
license of Carl Haray at 34115 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, to a
Class C License, and having heretofore, on May 11, 1953, approved the
request of Carl Haray to add as a partner, Walter A. Misener on the
existing 1952 Tavern SDM License at 34115 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan, does hereby approve the up-grading of said tavern license of
Carl Haray and Walter A. Misener to a Class C at 34115 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan.
By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and adopted as follows,
it was:
#542 RESOLVED that, the Council having previously directed the City
Engineer to prepare tentative plans for the construction of Sewage Disposal
System No. 3 of the City of Livonia, to serve an area approximately
bounded on the North by Puritan Avenue, on the West by Farmington Road, on
the South by Schoolcraft Road and on the East by Inkster Road, with its
trunk along Lyndon Avenue, and such tentative plans having been completed
by the City Engineer and approved by the Council, and the Council having
carefully considered means of financing such construction and having decided
that the best method of financing is by special assessment procedure under
the provisions of Ordinance No 31 of the City of Livonia entitled, "An
Ordinance to Provide for the Making of Public Improvements, Defraying the
%gu Expense Thereof by Special Assessment and a Special Assessment Procedure",
before determining to make such improvement, the Council does hereby require
the City Engineer to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show tax
delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number
of parcels which are vacant and to prepare, or cause to be prepared, plans
and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof and to file
the same with the City Clerk, together with his recommendation as to what
proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part,
if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of install-
ments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included
in the proposed special assessment district; that such plans, specifications,
estimate and report be completed and filed with the City Clerk prior to
June 29, 1953; and that all other steps be taken to commence and carry
forward special assessment procedure in accordance with the provisions of
said Ordinance No 31
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor, Grimm and Wolfe
NAYS: None.
Councilman Edgar as Chairman of the special committee on Street Lighting
reported that he has conferred with representatives of The Detroit Edison Company;
that the Edison Company advises him that some schools in Livonia already have street
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lights and are paying for the same; that the Edison Company recommends that the
111 matter of street lights in the vicinity of schools be considered as a school problem
rather than a city function at this time; and that the committee recommends concurrence
in such view.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#543 RESOLVED, that the foregoing report of the special committee
on street lighting be accepted and filed
On motion of Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously adopted, this meeting was adjourned to Monday, June 15, 1953, at 8:00 P M
The time of this adjournment being 11:26 P M , June 8, 1953
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Ma. e W Clark, City Clerk
lijAttested:
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Hary S Wolf= President