HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1970-04-20 1.7223
MINUTES OF THE SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 20, 1970, the above meeting was held at the City Hail, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council
at approximately 8:31 P. M.. Councilman Brown delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Jerry H. Brown, Peter A.
Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Edward G. Milligan, Robert E. McCann and Robert E. Bennett.
Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor;
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Virginia G. Handzlik, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C.
Tatigian, City Attorney; Robert Osborn, Director of Public Works; Carl Wagenschutz,
City Treasurer; Robert Turner, Police Chief; Calvin Roberts, Fire Chief, Don Hull,
LCity Planner; Dan Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; James Miller, Personnel Director;
William Strasser, City Engineer; Ed Siemert, Assistant City Engineer; John T. Dufour,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Frank Kerby, Chief Building Inspector; Carl
Demek, Superintendent of Operations Division; Harry Bridges, Personal. Property
Auditor; Patrick O'Neill, Director of Civil Defense; John Stymelski, Traffic Commis-
sion; Thomas Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director;
Gerald. D. Taylor and Robert R. Bishop, Zoning Board of Appeals.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#253-70 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 681st regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held April 13, 1970, are hereby approved.
The President of the Council welcomed the young adults participating in
Student Government Day. They were as follows :
MAYOR: Denis Mankin, Bentley High School
DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: Laura Meyers, Ladywood High School
DISTRICT COURT JUDGE Robert Tobey, Churchill High School
TREASURER: Andy Sugar, Clarenceville High School
DEPUTY CITY TREASURER: Tom McKernan, Bentley High School
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CITY CLERK: Sue Krogol, Franklin High School
DEPUTY CITY CLERK: Karen White, Ladywood High School
MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL: Barbara Supanich, Ladywood High School
Dave St. Antione, Churchill High School
Bill Hiller, Bentley High School
John Myers, Stevenson High School
Stewart Cohen, Stevenson High School
Debbie Frecka, Franklin High School
Ken Chmiel, Clarenceville High School
CITY ATTORNEY: Mary Welch, Ladywood High School
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: Cindy Muir Stevenson High School
SUPT. OF PARKS & RECREATION: April Burns, Franklin High School
DISTRICT COURT OFFICER: Mike Gooding, Churchill High School
Chris Hillestad,Clarenceville High School
POLICE CHIEF: Don Melke, Claranceville High School
FIRE CHIEF: Henry Unan.os, Bentley High School
LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS: Deborah Passkiewicv, Ladywood High School
Pat Smith, Churchill High School
CITY ASSESSOR: Chuck Easton, Stevenson High School
EXCHANGE STUDENTS: Xlomara Iglesias, Clarenceville High School
Christine Bettencourt,Clarenceville High
Claudio Starling, Carmen Cortes, Franklin High School
Franklin High School Falvio Bastos, Franklin High School
Pat Eastman, Rick Vargas, Franklin High School
Bentley High School Marcello Lausen, Bentley High School
Joa Direne, Bentley High School
Geoffry Russeau, Bentley High School
Jorge Crissiuma, Stevenson High School
Alice D'Agostini, Stevenson High School
Henrik Klinge, Stevenson High School
Denis Rouast, Stevenson High School
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#254-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 16, 1970
from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Francis M. Hand, 15778
Riverside, Livonia, Michigan, to the City Planning Commission for a term
expiring on June 9, 1973, the Council does hereby approve of and concur
with the appointment of Mr. Hand, provided that he takes the oath of
office required in Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter, administered
by the City Clerk.
*By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
A#255-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated April 17, 1970, transmitting a proposed ordinance which would purport
to establish an Administrative Services Department, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Legislative Committee for its report.
*Although the foregoing resolution was adopted at this time, it was later
reconsidered and acted upon in Council Resolution #276-70 and #277-70.
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The President announced the appointment of the following Committees :
Finance and Insurance Committee: Robert McCann, Chairman
Jerry Raymond
Robert Bennett
Water Supply, Drainage, Sewage and Robert Bennett, Chairman
Waste Disposal Committee: Jerry Brown
Peter Ventura
Streets, Roads & Plats Committee: Jerry Brown, Chairman
(also Liaison Committee with City Robert McCann
Planning Commission) Edward Milligan
School Board & City Council Joint Jerry Raymond, Chairman
Committee; and Youth Recreation Robert Bennett
Committee: Edward Milligan
Capital Improvement Committee: Jerry Raymond, Chairman
Edward Milligan
Peter Ventura
Legislative Committee: Edward Milligan, Chairman
Jerry Raymond
Robert Bennett
Waste Disposal Study Committee: Peter Ventura, Chairman
Jerry Brown
Robert McCann.
The communication dated March 31, 1970 from Robert Turner, Police Chief,
with respect to vandalism in Livonia Cemetery, Council Resolution #243-70, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated February 27, 1970 from Detroit Friends Meeting,
expressing a tribute to "Quaker Acres" was received and filed for the information of
the Council.
The communication from St. Mary Hospital, dated March 11, 1970, expressing
their appreciation for the concurrence of the City Council with respect to Petition
No. 69-12-2-28, for expansion of hospital facilities, was received and filed for the
L information of the Council.
The communication from Detroit Suburban Newspapers, Inc. dated March 12,
1970, with respect to notice of meeting dates of the Council, was received and filed
for the information of the Council.
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The communication from Woodcreek Farms Civic Association, dated March 15,
1970, transmitting a list of the elected officers of the Woodcreek Farms Civic
Association for 1970-1971, was received and filed for the information of the Council..
The communication dated Apri). 7, 1970 from the Department of Law, with
respect to the Copper Piping Anti-Trust settlement (CR-1273-68), was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated March 25, 1970 from the Livonia Commission on
Children and Youth, with respect to the Wayne County Commissioners recommendation
for coordination of various Juvenile Programs, was received and filed for the informa-
tion of the Council.
The communication dated April 7, 1970 from the Department of Law, with
respect to Civil Action #127-712, "Esper vs. City Planning Commission"(CR-232-70)
Lwas received and filed for the information of the Council.
The Communication from the Department of Law dated April 13, 1970 re:
Charles Nix vs. Official Detective Stories, Inc. a Foreign Corp. : Peter Oberholtzer;
Michael J. Vorgitch; James Jordan, Addison Bacon (Wayne County Circuit Court Civil
Action #20182) was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#256-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police, dated March 24, 1970, approved for submission by the
Mayor and Budget Director, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Winder Police Equipment, 4427 Parker, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, for
supplying the City with eight electronic sirens at a cost of $216.65 per
unit, for a total price of $1733.20, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
L By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#257-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the Parks and Recreation Commission, dated March 5, 1970, approved by
the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the following bids for the following specified items in
the following amounts:
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LITEM AMOUNT BIDDER BRAND PRICE TOTAL
Baseballs 270 Doz. Griswold Sporting Goods, Spalding $12.20 $3,294.00
1.134 Griswold St. 41-137
Detroit, Mich. 48226
Bats 60 doz. " Hanna LL10 27.90 1,674.00
Bats 60 doz. It
Louisville 37.90 2,274 00
125
Catchers 12 only " Rawlings 9.30 111..60
Glove DB-45
Leg Guards 12 pair II
Spalding 6.10 73.20.
43-119
GRISWOLD TOTAL $7,426.80
Baseballs 40 doz. Olympic Sporting Harwood CC 18.16 726.40
Goods,19129 Livernois
Detroit,Mich 48221
LGirls Body 12 only iiWilson 7.15 85.80
Protectors A9924
Baseball 25 sets II Atchinson 12.10 302.50
Bases DB25
Catchers 6 only itWilson 19.10 114.60
Gloves A2412
Masks 12 only Wilson 8.70 104.40
A3010
Masks 12 only " Wilson 6.65 79.80
A3052
OLYMPIC TOTAL $1,413.50
Head 5 doz. Southgate Sport Ctr. Rawlings 4.90 ea. 294.00
Protectors 13670 Eureka, PL80
Southgate,Michigan
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Catchers 6 only "' Rawlings 12.90 77.40
Gloves DB-25
SOUTHGATE TOTAL: $ 371.40
L Softballs 5 doz. Park Athletic Supply Harwood 24.95 124.75
6809 Roosevelt 100 CN
Allen Park,Mich.48101.
PARK ATHLETIC TOTAL 124.75
GRAND TOTAL BASEBALL BID: $ 9,336.45
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L the same having been in fact the lowest bids or lowest bids meeting
specifications received with respect to each of the foregoing.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded ;by Councilman Brown, it was
*#258-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and Budget
Director, dated March 16, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the following bids for the following specified
items in the following amounts :
1. The hid of Bill Brown, Inc., 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia
Michigan 48150, for supplying the Budget Department with one (1)
new Ford Model E100 Econoline Van Truck at a unit price of
$2,228.87 less $26.00 trade-in allowance on a 1964 Ford 6-
passenger Station Wagon, Ser. #4W72B109817 (DPW Veh. #501) for a
total price of $2,202.87; and for supplying the Engineering
Division with one (1) new Ford Club Wagon at a unit price of
$2,700.20, less $26.00 trade-in allowance on a 1963 International
L Travel-All, Model C-102, Serial #SB279411A (DPW Veh. #502), for a
total price of $2,674.20.
2. The bid of GMC Truck & Coach Division, General Motors Corporation,
5701 Wyoming, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, for supplying the
Building Maintenance Section of the Operations Division with one
(1) new GMC Model PE36055 Aluminum Step Van at a unit price of
$4,508.95 less $150.00 trade-in allowance on a 1960 Ford Van
Model P500, Ser. #P50JOH42831 with Mark Body (DPW Veh. #90), for
a total price of $4,358.95.
the same having been in fact the lowest bids received with respect to the
foregoing.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: Brown, Ventura and Raymond.
*The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Although the foregoing resolution was adopted at this time, it was later
Lreconsidered and acted upon in Council Resolution #265-70.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and Budget
Director, dated March 16, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Bill Brown, Inc., 32222 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan, for supplying the Operations Division with three
(3) new Ford F100 Flareside Pickup Trucks and one (1) three-quarter ton
F250 Flareside Pickup Truck, for a total cost of $8,275.50, the same
having been in fact the lowest bids received with respect to these items.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#259-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and Budget
Director, dated March 16, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
respect to a recommendation on bids for supplying the Operations Division
with four (4) pickup trucks, the Council does hereby refer this matter
to the study meeting to be held April 22, 1970, further, the Budget
Director is hereby requested to be present at such meeting and have on
hand the manufacturers specifications for the vehicles.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#260-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and Budget
Director, dated March 17, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Architectural Brick, Division of
Friendship Builders Supply Co., 16235 Schoolcraft Road, Detroit, Michigan,
48227, for supplying the Operations Division with Hard Burned Cull Brick
for a period of one year from date of approval of bid at a price of
$46.50 per thousand, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
with respect to this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond., seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#261-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and Budget
Director, dated April 7, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the following unit price bids for Bituminous
Materials, in the following indicated manner, for the period from July 1,
1970 through June 30, 1971:
1. ASPHALTIC COLD PATCH MATERIALS:
a. Cadillac Asphalt Paving Company, 21675 Telegraph Road,
Southfield, Michigan, for Blacrete (Pavecrete) Mix at
$9.40 per ton delivered, and $8.25 per ton picked up
at plant.
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b. Kling Cold Patch - no bids were received for this item.
c. Allied Chemical Corporation, Barrett Paving Materials
Dept., Fabricated Products Division, 13501 Huron River
Drive, Romulus, Michigan, for Rode-Rite at $9.55 per
ton delivered, and $8.75 per ton picked up at plant.
2. ASPHALTIC CEMENTS AND ROAD TARS:
a. R.T. (3-10) - no bids were received for this item.
b. Allied Materials Corporation, 5200 East Nevada, Detroit,
Michigan, 48234, for AE (1-3) at .13510 per gallon in
minimum 4200 gallon loads, and .15580 per gallon in
minimum 2000 gallon loads, delivered.
c. Leonard Refineries, Alma, Michigan 48801, and Great Lakes
Petroleum Company, P.O. Box 151, East Lansing, Michigan
48823, for MC (0-5) at .13260 per gallon in 5000 gallon
minimum loads; material to be purchased from supplier where
it is available at the time needed.
3. HOT ASPHALTIC CONCRETE:
a. 31A Slag and 25A Slag - no bids were received for these
items.
b. Allied Chemical Corporation, Barrett Paving Materials
Department, Fabricated Products Division, 13501 Huron
River Drive, Romulus, Michigan, for 31A Natural Aggregate,
4:12 Mix and 25A Natural Aggregate, 4:12 Mix at $7.50
per ton picked up at plant.
c. Cadillac Asphalt Paving Company, 21675 Telegraph Road,
Southfield, Michigan, for 4:11 Mix, picked up at plant,
at $5.00 per ton for base material and $5.50 per ton for
topping material.
4. ASPHALT JOINT SEALER:
Allied Materials Corporation, 5200 East Nevada, Detroit,
Michigan, for Hot Poured Rubber Type Asphalt Joint Sealer at
.10250 per pound, delivered in 50 pound pails.
the same having been in fact either the lowest bid received for these
items, or being accepted for the reasons outlined in the aforementioned
report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#262-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and the
Budget Director, dated April 7, 1970, approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the following low bids for supplying,
the Operations Division of the Department of Public Works with Aggregates,
Road Gravel, Slag and Stone, for the period from June 1, 1970 through
May 31, 1971, in the indicated manner:
1. AGGREGATES, delivered
a. The bid of Hayes Washed Sand & Gravel Company, Inc.,
15205 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154 for:
25A Stone, 1-1/4" Stone (9A), and 31A Stone at $3.49
per ton; 31B Stone at $3.00 per ton; Natural Sand at
$1.59 per ton; Grade A Backfill at $1.10 per ton; and
Grade B Backfill at $1.44 per ton.
b. The bid of American Aggregates Corporation, 12500
Greenfield, Detroit, Michigan 48227, for Masonry Sand
at $2.11 per ton delivered to main yard and $1.97 per
ton delivered to north yard.
c. The bid of Frank Hayball Trucking, Incorporated, 34302
Munger, Livonia, Michigan 48154, for 348 Stone at $2.71
per ton.
2. SLAG AGGREGATES, Blast Furnace, Delivered
The bid of Edw. C. Levy Company, 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit,
Michigan 48209, for 25A, 31A, and 29-A Slag at $4.22 per ton,
for 9A and 3A Slag at $4.02 per ton, and for 21A Slag at $3.22
per ton.
3. SLAG AGGREGATES, Open Hearth, Delivered
a. The bid of Rock Haulers, Inc., 12801 Northend Avenue,
Oak Park, Michigan 48237, for. 22X and 3X Slag at $2.29
per ton.
b. The bid of Edw. C. Levy Company, 8800 Dix Avenue,
Detroit, Michigan 48209, for 21X Slag at $2.41 per ton,
4. AGGREGATES, Spread
The bid of Hayes Washed Sand & Gravel Company, Inc., 15205
Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, for 1-1/4" (9A)
Stone at $3.54 per ton, and 4A Stone at $2.82 per ton.
5. SLAG AGGREGATES, Spread
The bid of Edw. C. Levy Company, 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit,
Michigan 48209, for 9A Slag and 3A Slag at $4,.02 per ton.
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6. MAINTENANCE GRAVEL
a. The bid of Hayes Washed Sand & Gravel Company, Inc.,
15205 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, for
22A Gravel, delivered,and 22A Gravel, spread, at $1.45
per ton; and for 60-40 Gravel, delivered at $2.25 per ton.
b. The bid of Holloway Sand & Gravel Company, Inc., 29250
Wixom Road, Novi, Michigan 48050, for 22A Gravel, picked
up, at $0.75 per ton, and 21A Gravel, picked up at $0.85
per ton.
c. The bid of Hayball Trucking, Incorporated, 34302 Munger,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, for 21A Gravel, delivered, at
$1.59 per ton, and 21A Gravel, spread, at $1.63 per ton.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#263-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and Budget
Director, dated April 7, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
respect to a bid recommendation for one (1) truck chassis, the Council
does hereby rt.fer this matter to the study session to be held April 22,
1970.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#264-70 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to reconsider
the action taken in Council Resolution #258-70, with respect to acceptant
of bids for Van-type Trucks.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
J.dopted, it was
#265-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and Budget
Director, dated March 16, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
respect to a recommendation on bids for Van Type Trucks, the Council does
hereby refer the same to the study session to be held April 22, 1970.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#266-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and Budget
Director, dated April 7, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Plymouth Concrete & Supply Company,
935 S. Mill Street, Plymouth, Michigan, for supplying the Operations
Division with Ready Mix Concrete for the period from 6-1-70 thru 5-31-71 for
the following amounts : 6 Bag @ $15.85 per cubic yard; 5 Bag @ $15.25 per
cubic yard; and 4 Bag @ $14.25 per cubic yard; the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received with respect to this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: *Ventura, Raymond and **Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Ventura made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
because I feel that the price is above the market price today.
**At this point of the roll call, Councilman Milligan, seconded by
Councilman Ventura, made the following motion:
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and Budget
Director, dated April 7, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor,
relative to a recommendation on bids for Ready Mix Concrete, the Council
does hereby table this matter to the study session of April 22, 1970.
k roll, call vote was taken on the tabling resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond and Milligan.
NAYS: Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
The President declared the tabling motion denied, after which the roll call vote
on Council Resolution #266-70 was resumed.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#267-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director, dated April 2, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Palmer Equipment Company, 3573 E.
Palmer, Detroit, Michigan 48211, for supplying the Operations Division with
a new Smith Model 45-S, Portable 45 C.F.M. Skid Mounted Air Compressor,
for the sum of $1,538.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#268-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and the
Budget Director, dated April 2, 1970, approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Minnesota Mining and
Manufacturing Company, 3M Center, St. Paul, Minnesota 55150, for supplying
the Operations Division with Traffic Sign Faces, Roll Goods and Letters
until December 31, 1970, at the prices and discounts stated in the
catalog accompanying their bid, the same having been in fact the low and
sole bid received with respect to these items.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#269-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and Budget
Director, dated April 2, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Gar-Wood Detroit Truck Equipment,
Inc., 21083 Mound Road, Warren, Michigan, for supplying the Operations
Division with one (1) new Gar-Wood Model B3-85 Seven (7) yard Dump Body
and Model GB-2 Hoist at $1,664.00 and one (1) new Gar-Wood Model A-60
4-6 yard capacity Dump Box with 1/4 Cab Shield and Model GA-2 Hoist at
$1,371.50, for a total cost of $3,036.50, the same having been in fact
the lowest bids received for these items.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#270-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Opera-
tions Division, dated April 3, 1970, with respect to bids for cleaning of
the two Swimming Pools for the 1970 season, the Council does hereby refer
L this matter to the Regular Meeting of the Council to be held April 27,
1970; further, the Department of Law is hereby requested to have available
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a report relative to the protection afforded to the City in the agreement
to be entered into with Robertson Bros. Service Company, particularly
with respect to the possibility of uplift and staining in cleaning pools,
as well as a review of the City's contract with the Paddock Pool Company.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan., McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#271-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and Budget
Director, dated April 2, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Telford & Doolen, Incorporated,
32971 Capital Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for supplying the Road
Maintenance Section of the Operations Division with two (2) new Flink,
Model R-10-36, Reversible Trip Blade Plows, for a total cost of $1,998.00,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#272-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and Budget
Director, dated March 12, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with respect to bids for a Triplex Greens King Mower, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Study Session to be held April 22, 1970,
further, the Director of Public Works is requested to submit his report
as to the type of mower required for the work involved.
4 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Milligan, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Raymond and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#273-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and Budget
Director, dated March 12, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Economy Linen Service, Inc., 7450
Melville, Detroit, Michigan, for supplying the Operations Division with
uniforms, as follows:
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1. WARM WEATHER UNIFORMS: Shirt and Trousers for 36 men
with two (2) changes per week at $1.85 each, and Shirt and
Trousers for 8 men with four (4) changes per week at $3.70
each.
2. WINTER WEATHER UNIFORMS: Coveralls for 19 men with two (2)
changes per week at $1.85 each, and Shirt and Trousers for
8 men with four (4) changes per week at $3.70 each.
the same having been in fact the low bid received with respect to this
item.
A roll callvote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES : Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
4274-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 3,
1970 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
#2-11-70 adopted by the Commission on February 17, 1970, with regard to
Petition 70-2-2-2, submitted by Angelo D'Orazio, requesting permission
to erect an industrial building for a cement contractor's operationas a
waiver use on property zoned M-1 located on the west side of Farmington
Road between Graytona and Schoolcraft in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 28, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 70-2-2-2 is hereby approved and granted, except
that the foregoing recommendation is being made subject to review by the
City Planning Commission and approval by the City Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES : Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and. Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#275-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 24,
1970, from Green, Ettenheimer, Farber, Binkow and Shell Oil Company,
which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No,
543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determina-
tion made on March 17, 1970 by the City Planning Commission in its resolu-
tion #3-20-70 with regard to Petition 70-2-2-4 submitted by Green,
Ettenheimer, Farber, Binkow and Shell Oil Company requesting permission
to construct a gasoline service station as a waiver use on property zoned
C-2 and located on the northwest corner of Joy Road and Hix Road in
Section 31, the Council does hereby designate Wednesday, May 27, 1970 at
7:00 P. M. as the date and time for conducting a Public Hearing with
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regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing as
well as by the publication of a notice in the City's official newspaper
of such hearing and the date and place thereof, in compliance with the
requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMEND-
ING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION
3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 69-10-1-35 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-1 TO C-2.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
Lmeeting of the Council.
Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMEND-
ING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION
3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 69-10-1-34 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-1 TO C-2.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
At 9:59 p. m., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were present at the roll call of this meeting.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#276-70 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to reconsider
the action taken in Council Resolution 255-70, with respect to the
proposed Ordinance which would purport to establish an Administrative
Services Department.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: Milligan and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING THERETO CHAPTER 19
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AN ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES DEPARTMENT."
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that the proposed Ordinance with respect to the
establishment of an Administrative Services Department is hereby referred
to the Study Session to be held April 22, 1970.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: Brown, Ventura, Milligan, Bennett and Nash.
rhe President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#277-70 RESOLVED, that the proposed Ordinance whichwould purport to
establish an Administrative Services Department, having been given its
first reading by Councilman Raymond, is hereby referred to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Milligan, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#278-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated March 20, 1970 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached
final construction estimate dated March 4, 1970, the Council does hereby
authorize Final Payment in the amount of $41,698.83 to the Tony Angelo
Cement Construction Company, less $1,000.00 in cash to be retained pending
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completion of the miscellaneous minor work that will be done as weather
permits, said $1,000.00 to be released upon receipt of a statement by the
City Clerk from the Engineering Division that the work has been completed,
which sum includes the full and complete balance due on a Contract dated
August 28, 1968 in the amount of $923,360.35, increased by $46,000.00
in Council Resolution #1031-68 to $969,630.35, plus $3,861.27 for addition-
al work performed by the aforesaid company, for a total amount of
$973,221.62, in connection with the paying of Newburgh Road, Schoolcraft
to Six Mile Road, further, the Council does hereby authorize Final Payment
in the amount of $1,177.83 to John E. Hiltz and Associates, Inc. for
services rendered as Consulting Engineers on said project, as indicated
by their statement dated March 6, 1970, it appearing from the aforemention-
ed report that all work under the said contract has been completed in
accordance with City standards and specifications, and that the necessary
contractor's affidavit, waivers of lien and guaranty have been filed, and
the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the fol owing result
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None,
By Councilman Mc Cann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#279-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation.
dated March 31, 1970 from the City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer,
approved by 'the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by
the Mayor, and the attached final construction estimate dated March 11,
1970, the Council does hereby authorize Final Payment in the amount of
$17,304.60 to Macomb Concrete Corporation, 33180 Kelly Road, Fraser,
Michigan 48026, less $1,000.00 in cash to be retained pending completion
of the miscellaneous minor work that will be done asceather permits, said
$1,000.00 to be released upon receipt of a statement by the City Clerk
from the Engineering Division that the work has been completed, which
sum includes the full and complete balance due on a Contract dated July 25
1969, in connection with the 1969 Miscellaneous Paving Program, it appear-
ing from the aforementioned report that all work under the said contract,
except for a few minor clean-up items, has been completed in accordance
with City standards and specifications, and that the necessary contractor's
affidavit, waivers of lien and guaranty have been filed, and the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded. by Councilman McCann, it was
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#280-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 23,
1970 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection with additional costs
incurred for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of
Joy Road and Harrison, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of
the additional sum of $36.25 from the Reserve for Contingencies Account
to the Civic Improvement Account of the Budget for the purpose of making
payment to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners; further, the
Council does hereby authorize Final Payment in the total amount of
$586.25 to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners for such installa-
tion; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan., McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#281-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated March 19, 1970 transmitting for Council acceptance a
Grant of Easement dated March 11, 1970 executed by Tennyson Car & Truck
Rental Co. by its president Harry Tennyson, Jr., conveying:
Easement description: A twelve (12) foot wide easement
over part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the
centerline of which is described as:
Parcel Descri tion: Beginning at a point, said point
being S. 9 13' 1 " E., 284.0' from the Southeast
corner of Lot 20 of Livonia Industrial Park Subdivision
No. 1, (L. 91, P. 20 & 21); Thence N. 0° 05' 04" East,
189.0' to a point of ending.
the Council does herein accept for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
the aforesaid document and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have
the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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#282-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated March 23, 1970 transmitting for Council acceptance
a Grant of Easement dated May 12, 1969 executed by R. June Polaski,
conveying:
The North 10 feet of the following described parcel:
Lot 98 Green Brier Estates Subdivision, being a subdivision
of East 1/2 of Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 10e98)
the Council does herein accept for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
the aforesaid document and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have
the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The communication dated March 26, 1970 from the Planning Commission with
Lrespect to a right-of-way dedication in connection with Petition 69-9-1-28, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#283-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 3,
1970, from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works
andapproved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the vacation of
the Bakewell Drain, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Mayor
for his report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#284-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted by certain
residents of Coventry Gardens Subdivision, received in the City Clerk's
Office on March 25, 1970, wherein a request is made for the vacation of
the public alleyway adjacent to Lots 194 through 215 on the east and Lots
317 through 325 on the west, and bounded on the south by east-west alley
and on the north by Roycroft in Coventry Gardens Subdivision, City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does herein determine to
refer the same to the City Planning Commission for action and recommenda-
tion in accordance with provisions of Law and City Ordinance.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#285-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission, dated November 7, 1969 and the report and recommenda-
tion of the Chief of the Livonia Division of Police, dated March 31, 1970,
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Edward M. Schave to transfer 1969 Class C License located at 30325
West Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, from Earl W. Payette; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#286-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated January 8, 1970, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of the Livonia Division of Police, dated
March 5, 1970, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
Earl L. Smith for Mary E. Smith, aka Minnie E. Smith, being droppedas a
partner with him on the 1969 Class C License held at 35085 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#287-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated February 10, 1970, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of the Livonia Division of Police, dated
March 10, 1970, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
Leo R. Burton for Walter J. Mahalak being dropped as a partner with him
on the 1969 Class C License held at 11791 Farmington Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#288-70 RESOLVED, that the communication dated April 8, 1970 from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission with regard to an application from
Charles E. Roy for a new full year Class C license to be located in
Livonia, Michigan, is hereby referred to the Committee of the Whole for
its consideration along with all other such applications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: *Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Ventura made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
because I believe that an applicant for a Liquor License should be given the
opportunity to appear and present their plans for same.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#289-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated April 15, 1970, as well as a communication from the Personnel
L Director, dated April 15, 1970, which transmits a resolution adopted by
the Civil Service Commission on April 14, 1970, wherein the Commission
did recommend that a salary range be established for the classification
of Chief Assistant City Attorney, the Council does hereby determine to
refer this matter to the Study Session to be held April 22, 1970.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#290-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director, approved for submission by the Mayor, and dated March 17, 1970,
the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $189.60
for the purpose of purchasing a new adding machine to be used in the
Department of Public Works, there being sufficient funds in the Adminis-
tration Capital Outlay Account 486-970 for this purpose.
k roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#291-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated March 4, 1970, from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution #184-69, adopted on
February 26, 1969, and subsequently amended by Council Resolution #48-70,
adopted on January 12, 1970, so as to further reduce the Financial
Assurances now on deposit with the City for General Improvements in the
Richter & Lipton Industrial Subdivision located in the N. W. 1/4 of
Section 28 to $1,000.00 in cash, and the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; and the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#292-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated March 4, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute in behalf of the City of
Livonia a Quit Claim Deed which would purport to convey to Mr. and Mrs.
Kuchenbecker the following described property:
The East 43 feet of that part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 13,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the N. and S. 1/4 line of
said section distant S. 0°06'30" W, 350.62 feet from the N.
1/4 corner of Section 13 and proceeding thence S. 0°06'30" W
along said line, 147.0 feet, thence due west, 263.06 feet;
thence due north, 147.0 feet; thence due east, 263.34 feet to
the point of beginning. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 13B3lalalbl)
further, the Department of Law is hereby authorized to prepare the
necessary documents in this regard, as well as to do all things necessary
to reserve to the City a Grant of Easement with respect to the East 20'
of the above described property.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
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#293-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and Budget Director.
dated March 17, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect
to the purchase of a pump to be used for the gasoline tank located at the
Municipal Golf Course, the Council does hereby determine to table this
matter until such time as the information requested is forthcoming from
the Superintendent of Public Works.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#294-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated April 3, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize and request the City Clerk to make application to the Detroit
Edison Company, on forms provided by such Company, for the installation
of Street Lights of suitable lumen strength to be installed on the Five
Mile Road Bridge (3 lights) crossing over the 1-96 Expressway in the City
of Livonia, Michigan, it being the determination of the Council that such
street lighting is required in order to protect the public safety of this
community.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#295-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 1,
1970 from the Budget Director, approved for submission by the Mayor,
relative to the billing for comprehensive general liability insurance
based on an audit for the period January 1, 1969 through December 31, 1969,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: McCann.
he President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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L #296-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February
27, 1970 from the Personnel Director, approved by the Budget Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting a resolution adopted
by the Civil Service Commission on February 17, 1970, recommending an
increase in the rate of pay for Sports Official (Softball) from $5.00 per
game to $6.00 per game, with this rate to represent full compensation for
all services rendered, with no other compensation to be received, based
upon the understanding that Sports Official (Softball) classifications
are in a self-sustaining program representing no cost to the General Fund,
and that this $6.00 fee is in line with other communities in the Metropoli-
tan Area, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#297-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated March 6, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the acquisition of the right-of-way located on Newburgh Road so as to
L provide a full 60 foot right-of-way,from the owner of such property in the
manner indicated:
Property Owner Price
Parcel 18B1 Mrs. Donna J. Torak $700.00
16609 Newburgh Road
further, the Division of Engineering and the Department of Law are hereby
requested to complete the acquisition of the aforesaid right-of-way and
the sum of $700.00 is hereby authorized to be expended from the
$9,800,000.00 General Obligation Street Improvement Bond Issue for this
purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do
all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The communication dated April 2, 1970 from the Board of Supervisors of
L the County of Wayne, relative to appropriations that have been made under the Omnibus
Crime Bill for Michigan, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilmar Bennett, and. unanimously
adopted, it was
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#298-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 7,
1970 from William W. Hodges, Chairman of the Traffic Commission, approved
for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
#1134-69, relative to a request for signal lights on Newburgh Road between
Holmes Junior High and Ladywood High School, the Council does hereby refer
the same to the School Board & City Council Joint Committee for their
report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#299-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 5,
1970 from Ralph W. Purdy, Executive Secretary, Water Resources Commission,
Department of Natural Resources, Stevens T. Mason Building, Lansing,
Michigan 48926, relative to a required review of all Federal Aid projects
by State, Regional and Metropolitan Clearinghouses, the Council does
hereby refer the same to the Mayor for his report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#300-70 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine that the Regular
Meetings for the month of May, 1970 shall be conducted on the following
dates at 8:00 P. M. :
Monday, May 11, 1970
Monday, May 25, 1970
further, the Council does hereby designate the following dates for the
purpose of conducting its Study Sessions at 8.00 P. M. :
Wednesday, May 6, 1970
Wednesday, May 13, 1970
Wednesday, May 27, 1970.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#301.-70 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in council resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-223 OF CHAPTER
2 (TAXICABS) OF TITLE 6 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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#302-70 RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to the Taxicab Ordinance
(Section 6-223 of Chapter 2 of Title 6), given first reading by Councilman
Ventura, is hereby referred to the Legislative Committee for its report
and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#303-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated April 17, 1970, in connection with a communication from the City
Clerk, dated January 5, 1970, which transmitted a report from the City's
Bond Counsel, dated December 30, 1969, relative to the status of certain
unsold bond issues to the Committee of the Whole, the Council does hereby
determine to discharge this matter from the Committee of the Whole;
further, the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law prepare
an appropriate amendment to the City's Code of Ordinances so as to revise
the presently prescribed 6% limitation for the charging of interest so as
to read a maximum interest not to exceed that prescribed by State Law;
further, the Council does hereby request that the City's Bond Counsel
prepare the necessary amendatory resolutions relative to the bond issues
referred to in the communication of December 30, 1969 and thereafter
submit the same to the Council for .their consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#304-70 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (M.S.A. Section 5.2934), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take
place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Wednesday, May 27,
1970, at 7:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item:
Petition No. 70-1-1-1 submitted by R. Gaberman for Marathon
Oil Company for a change of zoning of property located on the
northwest corner of Five Mile Road and Merriman in the S.E. 1/4
of Section 15, from RUF to C-2, the City Planning Commission
having in its resolution #4-37-70 recommended to the City
Council that Petition 70-1-1-1 be approved;
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further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing cause to have a
statement indicating the location of the proposed change of zoning, as
set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the
City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia, as
well as to not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing
cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility
company and to each railroad company owning or operating any public
utility or railroad within the districts or zones affected; and further,
the City Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, this 682nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 11:09 P. M., April 20, 1970.
420C .ADDISON W. BACON, C