HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM OF THE WHOLE 1951-04-02 MINUTES OF MEETING OF COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE HELD APRIL 2, 1951
The above meeting was held at the City Hall and commenced
at approximately 9:15 P.M. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Edgar,
who was designated as Chairman by the President. Roll was called with the
following result : Present-- Harry S. Wolfe, Wilson W. Edgar, Raymond E.
Grimm, Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn and John Whitehead. Absent-- William
Taylor.
Councilman Jahn introduced Lewis Brooks of the City Bank of
Detroit who explained the proposals of that bank under which City funds
may be deposited to bear interest. Mr. Herbert Fbrry, City Auditor,
recommended that any action on investment of funds be deferred until the
impnext audit is forthcoming which will be in about two weeks.
A letter prepared by Ford Motor Company bearing date of March 30,
1951, pertaining to construction of sewers and water mains to serve the new
Ford plant on Plymouth Road was presented to the Council. By Councilman
Jahn, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and adopted as follows, it was :
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and members of the City Council
sign and deliver to Ford Motor Company on form submitted by Ford
Motor Company showing their intention to cause water mains, storm
sewers and sanitary sewers to serve property described in said
letter.
A roll call vote on the above motion was as follows:
AYES: Edgar, Carey, Jahn, Whitehead and Wolfe.
NAYS:
Councilman Grimm did not vote because of interest.
imem Lester French, Director of Public Works, appeared by invitation and
gave his views on compensation for his services in the past and in the future
and reimbursement for expenses incurred. Statements were made by the Mayor
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and members of the Council.
By Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Grimm, it was:
Resolved, that the Committee of the Whole does hereby recommend to the Council
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works be allowed
all expenses incurred since the time of his appointment as set
forth in his bill to be submitted at the next regular meeting of
the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the above motion with the following result:
AYES: Edgar, Grimm, Carey, Jahn, Whitehead and Wolfe.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, it was:
Resolved, that the Committee of the Whole does hereby recommend to the Council
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that commencing April 9, 1951, the Director
of Public Works is hereby allowed compensation of $200.00 per
month until such time as a Superintendent of Public Works has
been duly appointed; provided, however, that said sum of $200.00
per month shall constitute all of the compensation for said
Director and shall include payment for both services and all expenses.
A roll call vote was taken on the above motion with the following result:
AYES: Whitehead, Wolfe, Grimm and Edgar.
NAYS: Carey and Jahn.
Councilman Grimm made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by
Councilman Jahn and unanimously carried and the meeting was adjourned at
12140 A. M., April 3, 1951.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk
Attested:
Wilson W. 'Edgar, Chairman