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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED NINETY-SIXTH REGULAR
MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
%um On June 15, 1953, 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, Harry S. Wolfe. Roll was called with the following result: Present--
Harry S. Wolfe, Raymond E Grimm, Harold Bower, John Whitehead, Nettie Carey and William
Taylor. Absent-- Wilson W Edgar.
Thomas Moss, Architect, and Fire Chief Calvin Roberts presented plans and
specifications on proposed new Fire Hall No. 2. At the suggestion of the City Attorney
William Brashear, a change was made in the provision fixing the period of time for
completion of the project.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#544 RESOLVED, that the completed plans and specifications for the new
+.... No. 2 Fire Hall to be constructed on property owned by the City of Livonia
on the East side of Farmington Road just South of Plymouth Road, which plans
and specifications were prepared by Nathaniel 0. Gould and Thomas W Moss, Inc ,
Architects, and filed in the office of the City Clerk, be approved; that the
form of advertisement for sealed bids as prepared by said architects is likewise
approved; that such advertisement be placed in the Livonian on June 19, 1953,
and June 26, 1953, and in the Michigan Contractor and Builder on June 20, 1953,
and June 27, 1953, and that all sealed bids received be opened at the regular
meeting of the Council on July 13, 1953, at 8:30 P M
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#545 RESOLVED, that the plans and specifications for the new FireHall
No. 2 on Farmington Road be amended to provide a flag pole, 35 feet to 40 feet
in height, and likewise to include a suitable plaque in such form as may be
designated by the Council.
The City Clerk read a report of the special committee on transient merchants
and Ordinance No 12, as amended, which report was submitted by Councilman Taylor as
Chairman under date of June 1, 1953.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
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#546 RESOLVED, that the report of the special committee on transient
merchants and Ordinance No. 12, as amended, be accepted and filed; and that
a letter be written to Mr. Bloom concerning this decision as well as pro-
cedure available to him to establish a regular business other than that of
the transient merchants
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The City Attorney presentedto the Council proper plans and specifications as
prepared by the City Engineer and filed with the City Clerk on this date for the con-
struction of an 18 inch water main on the East side of Eckles Road commencing at the
intersection of Eckles Road and Schoolcraft Road and running from that point Southerly
along Eckles Road for a distance of approximately 1950 feet, which main will be available
to serve Evans Products Corporation and likewise will afford a sufficient quantity of
water for the construction of the new General Motors Chevrolet Plant on Eckles Road.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#547 RESOLVED, that the plans and specifications for the construction
of an 18 inch water main on Eckles Road, commencing at the intersection of
Eckles Road and Schoolcraft Road and running South on Eckles for a distance
of approximately 1950 feet, which plans were filed this day in the office
of the City Clerk, be and hereby are approved.
By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Grimm and adopted as follows,
it was:
#548 RESOLVED, that Contract No 1 dated February 29, 1952, between the
City of Livonia and George Tripp is hereby extended to include the construction
of approximately 1950 feet of 18 inch water main and 20 feet of 12 inch main
on the East side of Eckles Road commencing at the intersection of Eckles Road
and Schoolcraft Road and running South from such intersection; that a
supplemental agreement with George Tripp be entered into by the City of Livonia
in accordance with a communication from the City Engineer to the Director of
Public Works dated June 15, 1953, and a communication from said George Tripp
to the Director of Public Works dated June 12, 1953, wherein the total cost
of construction is stated in the amount of $31,223.25; that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to affix their signatures to such supplemental
agreement on behalf of the City of Livonia, provided, however, that General
Motors Corporation shall advance to the City of Livonia the sum of $15,000 00,
and a like amount to the City of Livonia shall be advanced by Evans Products
Corporation, toward the cost of such construction, which advancement by General
Motors shall be repaid from the proceeds of the sale of revenue bonds and which
advancement by Evans Products Corporation shall either be repaid in the same
manner or shall be applied as a credit on the assessment made against such
corporation for the installation of such main; provided, further, that said
sums shall be advanced under an agreement in such form as may be approved by
the City Attorney and that this resolution shall be a part of such agreement;
and, provided further, that both General Motors Corporation and Evans Products
Corporation shall further agree to enter into a contract with the City of
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Livonia guaranteeing a minimum use of water over a sufficient number of
years to facilitate the sale of revenue bonds
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grimm, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Grimm and adopted as follows,
it was:
#549 RESOLVED, that the offer submitted by the law firm of Miller,
Canfield, Paddock & Stone dated June 15, 1953, stating the basis for
compensation to such firm for acting as financing and bond counsel for
the City of Livonia relative to additional water service facilities needed
to serve the new General Motors Plant, and other industrial users, is
hereby accepted; and said law firm is hereby retained by the City of Livonia
to act as such bond counsel on the terms and conditions stated in such
communication
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Grimm, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Carey and adopted as follows,
it was:
#550 RESOLVED, that the offer of Municipal Advisory Council stated
in its communication dated June 8, 1953, stating proposed terms of com-
pensation for its services in connection with the issuance of additional
water revenue bonds and the financing of the construction of additional
water service facilities to serve the new General Motors Plant, and other
industrial users, is hereby accepted; and the City of Livonia does hereby
employ said Municipal Advisory Council on the terms and conditions stated
in said communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grimm, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#551 RESOLVED, that the request of Rosedale Gardens Civic Association,
9611 Hubbard Avenue, Rosedale Gardens, Livonia, Michigan, and Coventry
Gardens Improvement Association, Shoreham Park, Coventry Gardens Subdivision,
%no- Livonia, Michigan, for permit to discharge fireworks on July 4, 1953, is
hereby granted and the Director of Public Safety is directed to issue such
permit on being satisfied that proper safety measures are taken, and subject
to the regulations of the Fire Department and the Police Department.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bower and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#552 RESOLVED, that Resolution #373 adopted by the City Council at
its 88th regular meeting held on February 3, 1953, is hereby amended to
read as follows-
"RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 3 23 of the Heating Code
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 63 adopted January 26, 1953,
the fees for the issuance of permits and the making of inspections
required under the provisions of said ordinance are hereby fixed
and determined as follows.
SCHEDULE (F)
SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR INSPECTIONS UNDER
THE HEATING CODE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
Fuel Oil Burners, Tanks and Equipment
Permits - Burners
Room heaters (stoves and portable heaters) each $3 00
All other oil burners (Installation or replacement) each 3 00
Permits - Tanks or Drums
Total Drums, not exceeding four (4) in number, each
location . . 2.00
Tanks up to and including 550 gallons total capacity
(above ground) 5 00
Tanks up to and including 550 gallons capacity
(under ground) each . . 7.00
Tanks over 550 gallons up to and including 5,000 gallons,
each . . 10.00
Tanks over 5,000 gallons up to and including 20,000
gallons 15 00
Tanks over 20,000 gallons up to and including 50,000
gallons,each 25.00
Tanks over 50,000 gallons up to and including 200,000
gallons, each 30 00
Tanks over 200,000 gallons up to and including 1,000,000
gallons, each 50 00
Tanks exceeding 1,000,000 gallons, each 75 00
Note. Total permit fee shall be the sum of burner or heater
fee plus tank or drum fee
Alterations to existing installations (each premises) . . . 5.00
Gas Burners and Equipment
Permits
�•• Gas burner with input rating not exceeding 500,000 BTU per
hour, (installation or replacement) each 7 00
Gas burner with input rating exceeding 500,000 BTU per
hour, (installation or replacement) each . 12 00
Alterations to existing installations (each premises) 5.00
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provided, however, that the foregoing schedule shall not
become effective until July 1, 1953, and shall continue
in effect until the further action of the Council";
provided, however, that the foregoing amendment shall be printed and
distributed in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.04 of the
Building Code of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 51
The City Attorney presented to the Council his opinion dated June 15, 1953,
as to the possibility of having a new Federal Census for the City of Livonia, in
which opinion he mentioned the possibility of a State Census which might result in
Livonia having three members on the Board of Supervisors instead of two.
By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was.
#553 RESOLVED, that the matter of taking a new census for the City
of Livonia be referred to the Committee of the Whole.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Carey and adopted as follows,
it was:
#554 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a recommendation from the City Attorney
dated June 11, 1953, the further sum of $4,000 be released to Coulter Bros ,
Inc , Contractor on Section #4 of Sewage Disposal System No. 1 and that the
balance owing to such contractor be retained by the City pending disposition
of further claims and further action of the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Grimm, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS: None.
On motion of Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
adopted, the meeting was adjourned at 10.10 P M , June 15, 1953.
F*' Clark, City Clerk
Attested:
Ha . . S Wolfe, esident /