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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
Pursuant to Section 12 of Chapter III of the Charter of the City of
Livonia, the members of the City Council met as the Board of Canvassers of such
city on Thursday, February 19, 1959, at approximately 8:06 P. M., at the City
Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
The meeting was called to order at the above time and place by the
President of the Council, who acted as Chairman of the Board. Roll was called
with the following result: Present -- Austin T. Grant, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Sydney
B. Bagnall and James R. McCann. Absent -- Frank O'Neill, Jack Salvadore and Robert
Sasser.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read to the board the contents of certified
statements of the returns of each precinct, as prepared and certified by the
election inspectors of each precinct and as filed in her office and these returns
were publicly examined and canvassed by the Board and were approved.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Kleinert
and supported by Councilman Bagnall:
WHEREAS, at a Special City Election held concurrently with the
Biennial Spring Primary Election duly called and held in the City of
Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan, on Monday, February 16, 1959, between
the hours of 7:00 o'clock a. m. and 8:00 o'clock p. m., Eastern Standard
Time, the propositions hereinafter set forth were submitted;
AND WHEREAS, returns from the voting precincts at said election
have been filed with the City Clerk and have been presented and examined
by the Board of Canvassers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Board of Canvassers hereby determines that the votes
cast at said Special City Election held on February 16, 1959, on the
Civic Center Land Acquisition were as follows:
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I.
Civic Center Land Acquisition
Shall the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan, borrow the sum of not exceeding $343,000.00 and
issue its general obligation bonds therefor for the exclusive
purpose of acquiring approximately forty-five (45) acres of
land, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22 in the City of
Livonia, necessary in order that buildings to house municipal
departments and agencies may be centrally located thereon at
a future date for the convenient use and benefit of the
citizens of the City?
Total votes cast: 5,589
Votes for the proposition 893
Votes against the proposition: 4,696
2. It being determined that less than three-fifths (3/5) of the
qualified electors of the City of Livonia voting at said election having
voted for the proposition, it is hereby determined that the foregoing pro-
position did not carry.
3. The Board of Canvassers hereby determines that the votes cast
at said Special City Election held on February 16, 1959, on the City Hall
Addition and Alteration were as follows:
II.
City Hall Addition and Alteration
Shall the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan, borrow the sum of not exceeding $760,000.00 and
issue its general obligation bonds therefor for the pur-
pose of making alterations to and constructing and equipping
an addition to the City Hall which will include complete
municipal court facilities and other offices and space to
centralize and consolidate the housing of the various depart-
ments and agencies of city government?
Total votes cast: 5,518
Votes for the proposition: 738
Votes against the proposition: 4,780
4. It being determined that less than three-fifths (3/5) of the
qualified electors of the City of Livonia voting at said election having
voted for the proposition, it is hereby determined that the foregoing
proposition did not carry.
5. The Board of Canvassers hereby determines that the votes cast
at said Special City Election held on February 16, 1959, on the Headquarters
Police Station were as follows:
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III.
Headquarters Police Station
Shall the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan, borrow the sum of not exceeding $480,000.00 and
issue its general obligation bonds therefor for the purpose
of constructing and equipping a Headquarters Police Station
which will include personnel training facilities, cell-block
facilities, Civil Defense facilities, and offices, rooms and
space necessary for the efficient operation of the Police
Department of the City in order to provide adequate police
protection to the citizens of the City?
Total Votes Cast: 4,690
Votes for the Proposition 1,679
Votes against the proposition 4,011
6. It being determined that less than three-fifths (3/5) of the
qualified electors of the City of Livonia voting at said election having
voted for the proposition, it is hereby determined that the foregoing
proposition did not carry.
7. The Board of Canvassers hereby determines that the votes
cast at said Special City Election held on February 16, 1959, on the
Headquarters Fire Station were as follows:
IV.
Headquarters Fire Station
Shall the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan, borrow the sum of not exceeding $498,000.00 and
issue its general obligation bonds therefor, for the purpose
of constructing and equipping a Headquarters Fire Station
which will include personnel training facilities, training
tower, and offices, rooms, and space necessary for the
efficient operation of the Fire Department of the City in
order to provide adequate fire protection services to the
citizens of the City?
Total votes cast: 5,585
Votes for the proposition: 1,712
Votes against the proposition: 3,873
8. It being determined that less than three-fifths (3/5) of
the qualified electors of the City of Livonia voting at said election
having voted for the proposition, it is hereby determined that the
foregoing proposition did not carry.
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9. The Board of Canvassers hereby determines that the votes cast
at said Special City Election held on February 16, 1959, on the Department
of Public Works Maintenance-Service and Equipment Storage Buildings were as
follows:
V.
Department of Public Works
Maintenance-Service and
Equipment Storage Buildings
Shall the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan, borrow the sum of not exceeding $366,000.00 and
issue its general obligation bonds therefor for the purpose
of constructing and equipping a Maintenance-Service Building
and also an Equipment Storage Building to house, store,
maintain, and repair the equipment of the Department of
Public Works of the City?
Total votes cast: 5,597
Votes for the proposition: 1,093
Votes against the proposition: 4,504
10. It being determined that less than three-fifths (3/5) of the
qualified electors of the City of Livonia voting at said election having
voted for the proposition, it is hereby determined that the foregoing pro-
position did not carry.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Bagnall, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that the Board of Canvassers make and sign the following
Certificate:
CERTIFICATE OF DETERMINATION
STATE OF MICHIGAN )
) ss.
COUNTY OF WAYNE )
We, the undersigned members of the City Council, acting as the
Board of Canvassers, pursuant to Section 12 of Chapter III of the Charter,
do hereby meet on this first Thursday following the Special City Election
held on February 16, 1959, and publicly canvass the returns of such election
and do hereby determine the results of the votes cast within the City of
Livonia as follows:
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1. Civic Center Land Acquisition, and do hereby determine that
said Proposal No. 1 did not carry by 893 Yes votes and 4,696 No
votes.
2. City Hall Additions and Alteration, and do hereby determine
that said Proposal No. II did not carry by 738 Yes votes and
4,780 No votes.
3. Headquarters Police Station, and do hereby determine that
said Proposal No. III did not carry by 1,679 Yes votes and 4,011
No votes.
4. Headquarters Fire Station, and do hereby determine that said
Proposal No. IV did not carry by 1,712 Yes votes and 3,873 No votes.
5. Department of Public Works Maintenance-Service and Equipment
Storage Buildings, and do hereby determine that said Proposal No.V
did not carry by 1,093 Yes votes and 4,504 No votes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto attached our signatures on
this 19th day of February, A. D. 1959.
Austin T. Grant, President James R. McCann
Frank O'Neill Robert Sasser
Sydney B. Bagnall Jack Salvadore
Rudolf R. Kleinert
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Bagnall, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The Chairman stated that the foregoing resolution was adopted and directed
that such Certificate of Determination be prepared and be signed by each member of
the Board.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
RESOLVED, that the following statement of votes cast in the
Special City Election held on February 16, 1959, for amendments to the
City Charter:
The whole number of votes cast within the City of Livonia was 5,808
YES NO
The total number of votes cast on Proposal No. 1
was 5,650, and they were given in the following way: 1,488 4,162
The total number of votes cast on Proposal No. 2
was 5,497, and they were given in the following way: 1,188 4,309
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be and hereby is approved and certified in each and every respect.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Bagnall, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that the Board of Canvassers make and sign the following
Certificate:
CERTIFICATE OF DETERMINATION
STATE OF MICHIGAN )
) ss.
COUNTY OF WAYNE )
We, the undersigned members of the City Council, acting as the Board
of Canvassers, pursuant to Section 12 of Chapter III of the Charter, do hereby
meet on this firtt Thursday following the Special City Election held on
February 16, 1959, and publicly canvass the returns of such election, and do
hereby determine the results of such canvass and the results of the votes cast
within the City of Livonia on the following proposed amendments:
Proposal No. 1, An amendment to authorize the City to levy and
collect each year for a period of fifteen years, commencing
December 1, 1959, a tax of not to exceed one-half mill for the
purpose of providing revenues to maintain, repair, resurface,
and/or pave the streets, alleys and highways of the City, in-
cluding providing drainage therefor; and do hereby determine
that said Proposal was not adopted by 1,488 Yes Votes and 4,162
No Votes.
Proposal No. 2, An amendment to authorize the City to levy and
collect each year for a period of fifteen years, commencing
December 1, 1959, a tax not to exceed one-half mill for the
purpose of providing revenues to acquire, maintain, develop and
operate lands in the City for recreational and playground pur-
poses; and do hereby determine that said Proposal was not adopted
by 1,188 Yes Votes and 4,309 No Votes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto attached our signatures on this 19th
day of February, 1959.
Signed: Austin T. Grant, President Rudolf R. Kleinert
James R. McCann, Vice-President Frank O'Neill
Sydney B. Bagnall Robert Sasser
Jack Salvadore
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Bagnall, McCann and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The Chairman stated that the foregoing resolution was adopted and directed
that such Certificate of Determination be prepared and be signed by each member of
the Board.
On motion of Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and
unanimously adopted, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:10 o'clock p. m.
February 19, 1959.
Mar' . Clark, City Clerk