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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED THREE HUNDRiD TWENTIETH REGULAR
MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 21, 1960, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President at approximately 9:10 P. M.
Roll was called with the following result: Present-- Robert Sasser, John T. Daugherty,
Sydney B. Bagnall, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Austin T. Grant, Jack Salvadore and James R.
McCann. Absent-- None.
By Councilman Gant, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#681-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Civil Service Commission, dated November 16, 1960, relative to
establishing a salary schedule for the classification of Assistant City
Attorney, the Council does hereby concur in the establishment of the be-
ginning rate salary of $6,750.00 per annum and does hereby transfer the
sum of $6,,750.00 from the 1960-61 Working Capital Funds Account to the
Department of Law Personal Services Account.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Daugherty read a report dated November 21, 1960, from the Water
Supply, Drainage, Sewage and Waste Disposal Committee, regarding architects for the
new Water Building.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant, it wac
#682-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report from the Water and
Sewer Committee dated November 21, 1960, relative to the employment of an
architect for the proposed Water Department building, the Council does
hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a standard A. I. A.
contract to be submitted by William P. Lindhout of Livonia, Michigan, which
contract shall employ the architect for the new Water Department building
proposed on City-owned property near the existing City Hall, which contract
shall provide that the architect shall be entitled to a percentage fee of
six per cent (6%); and the Mayor, City Clerk, Director of Public Works and
City Attorney 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:
ALS: Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#683-60 RESOLVED that, the matter of an architect for the proposed
Livonia Police Station be tabled to the next study meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#684-60 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the Chief City
Engineer, dated October 17, 1960, relative to the 4-ienry Riff foot path
south of Hoy to the Roosevelt iill.ementary School, is hereby received and
placed on file; and the City Clerk is requested to send a copy of this
resolution to the Green Acres Civic Association.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#685-60 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the Department
of Law dat;d October 20, 1960, relative to the proposed park site in
Section 2L, is hereby received and placed on file.
The letter from the Department of Law regarding reading of ordinances
at introduction was received and placed on file.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant aid unanimously
adopted, it was
#686-60 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the Director of
l-ublic Safety dated October 11, 1960, relative to complaint of tree damage,
is hereby received and placed on file.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#687-60 RESOLVED that, the Council having adopted resolution #473-60 at
its regular meeting held on August 8, 1960, requiring the City Engineer to
ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the following
proposed improvement: Installation of curbs, drainage and widening of
Fairfield Avenue between Plymouth Road and West Chicago Road in the North-
west 1/4 of Section 314 of the City of Livonia; the number of parcels which
show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities,
the number of parcels which axe vacant, and to prepare or cause to be pre-
pared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for 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 installments in which assessments may be paid and the land which should
be included in the proposed special assessment district; and it appearing
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to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifica-
tions and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of November 7, 1960, and that there has
been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 6 of Ordinance
No. 31, as amended, entitled "An Ordinance to Provide for the Making of
Public Improvements, Defraying the Expense Thereof by Special Assessment
and a Special Assessment Procedure," the Council does hereby set Wednesday,
December 28, 1960, at 8:00 o'clock P. M., as the date aid time for a public
hearing on such proposed improvement, which public hearing shall be held
before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
pursuant to Sections 8 and 9 of said Ordinance No. 31, as amended, and the
City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such
hearing as is required by Section 7 of said ordinance.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#688-60 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby rescind Council resolu-
tion #647-60, which requested the Wayne County Drain Commissioner to forego
further acti on on Livonia Drain No. 2.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore and Bagnall.
NAYS: McCann, Daugherty and Sasser.
The President d eclared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#689-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of Henry Koloff,
the City Council does hereby amend its resolution #344-60 adopted on June
13, 1960, which resolution approved the plat for the proposed Koloff's
Sunnyside Estates Subdivision on certain conditions, so as to add thereto
the following condition:
(6) As a further condition of the approval contained herein,
no building permits shall be issued in the said subdivision,
that is Koloff's Sunnyside Estates Subdivision, until the
Michigan Department of Health shall have removed its existing
ban on sewer construction or until after a permit has been
issued by the Michigan Department of Health authorizing the
proprietors of said subdivision to connect to and place such
sewers in operation; provided further, that plans shall show
a physical break between proposed new sewers and their con-
nection to existing system; and provided further, that this
condition shall not apply to any lots in said subdivision
serviced at this time on sewers previously approved in a proper
manner by the Michigan Department of Health.
Councilman McCann was excused at 9:32 P. M.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#690-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of Henry Koloff,
the City Council does hereby amend its resolution #345-60 adopted on June
13, 1960, which resolution approved the plat for the proposed Koloff's
Sunnyside Estates Subdivision No. 2 on certain conditions, so as to add
thereto the following condition:
(6) As a further condition of the approval contained herein,
no building permits shall be issued in the said subdivision,
that is Koloff's Sunnyside Estates Subdivision No. 2, until the
Michigan Department of Health shall have removed its existing
ban on sewer construction or until after a permit has been
issued by the Michigan Department of Health authorizing the
proprietors of said subdivision to connect to and place such
sewers in operation; provided further, that plans shall show a
physical break between proposed new sewers and their connection
to existing system; and provided further, that this condition
shall not apply to any lots in said subdivision serviced at
this time on sewers previously approved in a proper manner by
the Michigan Department of Health.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#691-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief City Engineer dated October 18, 1960, approved by the Mayor
and Director of Public works, relative to cross-overs in connection with
the installation of Livonia Drain No. 1, the Council does hereby refer
this report and recommendation to the Department of Law for its report
with respect to whether or not the cross-overs concerned may be installed
with storm sewer bond monies and as to whether or not the owners of the
lots involved have previously received compensation for rights-of-way in
connection with Livonia Drain No. 1.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#692-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Water Commissioner, dated November 14, 1960, relative to an ap-
propriation to hire three temporary typist-clerks, the Council does hereby
refer this request to the Water and Sewer Committee of the Council for the
purpose of meeting with the Water and Sewer Board relative to the request
and reporting back to the Council with its recommendation.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#693-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the comm»ni cation from the
Superintendent of Public Schools, dated October 18, 1960, relative to
the need for the opening of Curtis Avenue from Myron Avenue in Section 9,
the Council does hereby refer this communication to the Chief City Engineer
for his report and recommendation.
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Councilman Bagnall introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.08 OF ARTICLE 11 .00
OF ORDINANCE NO. 60, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING OR-
DINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA."
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Subsection (a) of Section 14.08 of Article 14.00 of Ordinance
No. 60, as amended, entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 14.08. Yard gequirements. Where a building is hereafter
erected or altered in any M-1 District whether or not the principal use
of which is a use permitted in a C-2 District, the front, rear and side
yard requirements for such building are as follows:
(a) Where such building is situated on a lot having an area of one(1)
acre or less, the front yard shall have a depth of at least fifty (50)
feet, the rear yard shall have a depth of at least twenty (20) feet
and the side yards shall be not less than twenty (20) feet each.
(b) Where such building is situated on a lot having an area in excess
of one (1) acre and not more than ten (10) acres the front and rear
yards shall be at least fifty (50) feet each in depth and the side
yards shall not be less than twenty (20) feet each.
(c) Where such building is situated on a lot having an area in excess
of ten (10) acres, the front yard shall have a depth of at least two
hundred (200) feet, the rear yard shall be at least fifty (50) feet in
depth and the side yards shall not be less than twenty (20) feet each;
provided, however, that open storage of materials shall be located not
less than one hundred (100) feet from the front lot line; and, further
provided, that when stored materials are of a combustible character,
then one side yard shall be maintained twelve (12) feet in width open
to the street, which shall be drained and surfaced to permit free
access to the rear of the property by fire trucks; and, provided further,
that notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, where
any such lot faces a major thoroughfare having an existing or planned
width of one hundred twenty (120) feet or more, as shown on the Master
Thoroughfare plan, the front yard shall have a depth of at least one
hundred (100) feet; and, provided further, that the yard requirements
set forth in this section shall not apply to property lines adjacent
to any railroad right-of way.
Section 2. Ordinance No. 134 is hereby repealed as of the date this ordinance
takes effect, aid all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and
effect.
Section 3. Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for any
reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance.
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The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular nt eting of the Council.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#694-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendati on
of the City Planning Commission dated November 14, 1960, relative to
Petition No. 2-476 submitted by Mr. James S. Bonadeo for change of zoning
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35 from R-3 to C-1, the Council does hereby
concur with the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition
No. Z-476 is hereby approved; and the Department of Law is herein instructed
to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this
resolution.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#695-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated November 16, 1960, approved by the
Mayor, relative to the proposed resignation of John E. Hiltz, Chief City
Engineer, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
affix their signatures to an extension of the agreement executed by the
Mayor and City Clerk and John E. Hiltz pursuant to Council resolution
#658-58, for the same compensation, to February 16, 1961; and the sum of
$625.00 is hereby transferred from the 1960-61 Working Capital Funds Account
to the Engineering Personal Services Account.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, Daugherty, Bagnall and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#696-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated November 16, 1960, approved by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to prepare
an agreement for a two (2) year period commencing February 1, 1961, between
the City of Livonia and Mr. William J. Strasser as the new Chief City En-
gineer, by which agreement Mr. Strasser will act as the Chief City Engineer
at the rate of $15,000.00 per annum; and the Mayor and City Clerk are herein
authorized to affix their signatures to such agreement for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, Daugherty, Bagnall and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#697-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Director of
Public Works dated November 15, 1960, relative to the obtaining of bids
for the purchase of trees for the street tree planting program for the
fall of 1960 and the spring of 1961, the Council does hereby concur with
the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and all bids received
on September 27, 1960 are hereby rejected and the Director of Public Works
is requested to re-advertise for the street planting program for the
year 1960-61.
The matter of Legislative Agent - Racing Commission - transfer of ap-
propriation, was removed from the agenda.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#698-60 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby request the City Clerk
to furnish it with information of all suits instituted against the City
of Livonia at the time service of summons is received by the Clerk.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, Daugherty, Bagnall and Sasser.
NAYS: Kleinert and Grant.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#699-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the reports and recommendations
of the Chief City Engineer dated October 26, 1960 and November 21, 1960,
approved by the Director of Public Works, relative to the Final Estimate,
Section I, 1959 Additions to the Water System, and it appearing that all
work has been completed under the contract previously authorized and
final payment is in order) the Council does hereby approve the payment
of the sum of $55,671.56 to S. Weissmanrccavating Co. Inc., 15496
Telegraph Road, Detroit 39, Michigan; and the City Clerk, Director of
Public Works and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Kleinert, Grant, Salvadore, Daugherty, Bagnall and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
Councilman McCann returned at 9:45 P. M.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#700-60 RESOLVED that, the Department of Law is hereby requested to
secure an appraisal of the following properties referred to in Petition
No. Z-468:
(a) Item No. Hl situated in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22
otherwise known as the premises at 33107 Five Mile Road;
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and in connection therewith the Department of Law is authorized to hire
two (2) professional appraisers and for that purpose the sum of $200.00
is hereby transferred from the Working Capital Funds Account to the Depart-
ment of Law Contractual Services Account of the 1960-61 Budget.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grant, Salvadore, McCann and Bagnall.
NAYS: Kleinert, Daugherty and Sasser.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Grant was excused at 9:47 P. M., for the balance of the meeting.
By Councilman Bagnall„ seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#701-60 RESOLVED that, regular meetings for the month of December, 1960,
be held on Monday, December 12th and Monday, December 19th.
On motion of Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McCann and
unanimously adopted, this adjourned 320th regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:55 P. M., November 21, 1960.
e W. Clark, City Clerk