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MINUTES OF THE TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 20,1959, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President at approximately 8:30
P.M. Councilman Salvadore delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the
following result: Present-- Austin T. Grant, Frank O'Neill, Sydney B. Bagnall,
Rudolf R. Kleinert, Robert Sasser, Jack Salvadore and James R. McCann. Absent--
None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2211-59 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 275th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held April 13, 1959, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#225-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the Budget
Director dated April 17, 1959, the Council does hereby advance the sum
of $1,000.00 from the General Fund to the Fire Station Acquisition
Account for the purpose of preparing a topographical survey and to
take necessary soil test borings in connection with the construction
of Fire Stations No. 3 and No. 4, such sum to be returned to the General
Fund immediately after revenues from the Fire Station Bond Issue be-
come available.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Sasser introduced the following emergency Ordinance:
NO. 245
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 212 ENTITLED
"AN ORDINANCE TO LICENSE THE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND
PERSONS DOING HAULING AND DELIVERING ON THE STREETS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA; TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE SAME
AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF."
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 4 of Ordinance No. 212 entitled "An Ordinance to License
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the Operation of Motor Vehicles and Persons Doing Hauling and Delivering on the
Streets of the City of Livonia; to Establish Regulations Governing the Same, and
to Provide a Penalty for the Violation Thereof," is hereby amended as follows:
Section 4. Insurance Requirement. No license shall be issued
until and unless the applicant deposits with the City Clerk a prepaid
policy or certificate of liability insurance for each vehicle for which
a license is sought; in lieu of such policy or certificate the applicant
may sign an affidavit that to his knowledge the particular vehicle for
which a license is sought is covered by liability insurance as required
hereafter. Such liability insurance shall indemnify the applicant in
the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for injury to one person and
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) property damage in any one accident re-
sulting from the operation of said vehicle. Policies or certificates of
insurance so deposited shall contain a clause obligating the company
issuing the same to give ten (10) days written notice to the City Clerk
before said policy may be canceled. In the event said policy is canceled
and the ten (10) day period above provided has elapsed, the licensee shall
cease to operate or permit to be operated in the City of Livonia such
vehicle and the license issued therefor shall be automatically revoked.
Section 2. All 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 re-
maining portions of this ordinance.
Section 4. This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency ordinance
necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare and shall
become effective immed lately on publication.
A roll call vote was conducted on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Salvador°, McCann, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
date of publication.
Councilman Kleinert introduced the following emergency ordinance:
NO. 246
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 224 OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA KNOWN AS THE "LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3.6 THEREOF.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
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Section 1. Article III of Ordinance No. 224 of the City of Livonia
known as the "Livonia Sewage Disposal System Ordinance" is hereby amended by ad-
ding Section 3.6 thereto.
Section 3.6. Additional Wayne County Connection Rate. For each
connection made to the Livonia Sewage Disposal System on or after April 1,
1959, the new user shall pay, in addition to other charges, an additional
connection charge of $50.00. Such charge is established in accordance
with Paragraph 12 of the Schedule of Rates, as amended, for the Wayne
County Metropolitan Sewerage and Sewage Disposal System and shall be
collected by the City and paid over to the County together with other
sewage disposal charges; provided, however, that the above charge shall
not be effective as to buildings in existence and suitable for occupancy
on April 1, 1959, providing a sewer connection is made to such premises
prior to April 1, 1961; the additional charge of $50.00 shall, for those
buildings in existence on April 1, 1961, become effective on and after
April 1, 1961, in the event any such building is not connected to the
Livonia Seilage Disposal System at that time.
Section 2. All 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 re-
maining portions of this ordinance.
Section 4. This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency ordinance
necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare and shall
become effective immediately on publication.
A roll call vote was conducted on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
date of publication.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#226-59 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Water and Sewer Board, and the Water and Sewer Committee of the
Council, the Council does hereby accept and approve the Water and Sewer
Budget by the Water and Sewer Division, dated February 24, 1959 and
April 20, 1959 respectively, for the fiscal year March 1, 1959 to
February 29, 1960.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, &Cann, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted,,it was
#227-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the City Plan-
ning Commission dated September 15, 1958, in regard to Petition No. Z-249a,
as amended, submitted by Luther G. and Gladys L. Lentz for change of zon-
ing in the Northeast 1/1t of Section 31 from R-1-B to R-3 and in accordance
with the recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee dated
April 13, 1959, the Council does hereby approve of Petition No. Z-249a,
as amended by letters dated August 21, 1958, and August 28, 1958; and the
Department of Law is herein instructed to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Sasser,, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
4228-59 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of Burt Homes, Inc.,
dated February 23, 1959, and pursuant to the recommendation of the Streets,
Roads and Plats Committee dated April 13, 1959, the Council does hereby
grant the aforementioned request, and pursuant to Section 13 of the Plat
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 135, as amended, the Council does hereby authorize
the proprietor of Meri-Lynn Farms Subdivision to construct and install
concrete pavement 27 feet in width on Middleboro, Perth, Auburndale, Melrose
and Arden streets in the said subdivision; provided, however, that this
approval and permission is granted on the express condition that the pro-
prietor of said subdivision construct and install a 21 foot concrete service
drive along the East side of Merriman Road, such service drive to be curbed
on both sides and adequately drained; such improvements to be constructed
as shown on the revised plat of such subdivision and with the prior ap-
proval of the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works.
Councilman Bagnall read a minority report as a member of the Streets,
Roads and Plats Committee of the Council, regarding road widths in Meri-Lynn Farms
Subdivision, and relating correspondence.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, Kleinert and Sasser.
NAYS: O'Neill, Bagnall and Grant.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#229-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request contained in a letter
from Frank E. Miller dated December 3, 1958, and in accordance with the
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee dated April 13,
1959, the Council does herein authorize and request the City Clerk to
make application to the Detroit Edison Company, on forms provided by such
company, for installation of a street lamp of suitable lumen strength to
be installed at the intersection of Middlebelt Road and Oakley Avenue,
it being the determination of the Council that such intersection requires
*Vetoed by the Mayor April 27, 1959
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lighting in order to protect the public safety of the residents of this
community; and further the City Clerk is hereby authorized and requested
to make a similar application for the installation of a street lamp at
the intersection of Seven Mile Road and Shadyside Avenue, it being the
determination of the Council that the location of the Municipal Court at
said intersection requires that the same be adequately lighted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#230-59 RESOLVED that, the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated February 16, 1959, on all matters required by Section 6
of Ordinance No. 31, as amended, and a public hearing having been held
thereon on March 31, 1959, after due notice as required by said Ordinance,
and careful consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council
does hereby
1. Approve and accept said statement in all respects;
2. Determine to make sidewalk improvements on Elmira Avenue and on Orange-
lawn Avenue where necessary, between Hubbard and MerrimanRoads inSection 34
in the City of Livonia and defray the cost of such improvement by special
assessment upon the property especially benefited in proportion to the
benefits received or to be derived;
3. Approve the plans and specifications of the improvement as set forth
in said statement dated February 16,1959;
Li. Determine that the total cost of such improvement is $15,112.08;
5. Determine that the total cost of such improvement shall be paid by
special assessments on the property benefited thereby in proportions
hereafter established;
6. Determine that the total cost and expense of said improvement amount-
ing to $15,112.08 shall be borne and paid by special assessments on all
lands and premises in the special assessment district herein established
in proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom;
7. Determine that the assessments made for such improvement may be paid
pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 31, as amended, together with
interest thereon in the amount of six per cent (6%) per annum on unpaid
balance;
8. Designate the assessment district, describing the land and premises
upon which special assessments shall be levied as follows:
That part of the North East 1/4 of Section 34 described
as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of
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Section 34 distant S. 0° 59' 44" W. 180.00 ' for a point
of beginning. Proceeding thence S. 0° 59' 44" W. 2455.37'
to the East 1/4 corner Section 34, thence N. 88° 52f 08" W.
2686.6 ' to the center of Section 34, thence N. 1° 18' 46" E.
2458.70' to a point on the centerline of Section 34, thence
S. 88° 47' 52" E. 2673.13' along the South line of an alley
to the point of beginning.
9. That the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a special assess-
ment roll including all lots and parcels of land within the above district
designated by the Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of land,
such relative portions of the whole sum to be levied against all lands in the
special assessment district as the benefits to such lot or parcel of land
bears to the total benefits to all lands in such district, all in accord-
ance with the determination of the City Council;
10. That upon the completion of said roll, the City Assessor shall attach
thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section 11 of Or-
dinance No. 31, as amended, of the City of Livonia, and file the same
with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed to present the same to the
City Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill, Bagnall and Sasser.
NAYS: Grant.
Councilman Kleinert abstained from voting under the provisions of Section 9 of
Chapter IV of the City Charter.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unatmously
adopted, it was
#231-59 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Streets,
Roads and Plats Committee dated April 13, 1959, in regard to the pro-
posed improvement of Mayfield Avenue from Six Mile Road to Curtis, the
Council does hereby request that the Engineering Division of the De-
partment of Public 'Works prepare and submit to the Council and to the
City Assessor a revised estimate of cost of constructing road drainage
and road improvements on the aforementioned portion of Mayfield Avenue;
and that the Council does hereby direct the City Assessor, immediately
upon receipt of such data from the Engineering Division, to prepare a
special assessme nt roll including all lots and parcels of land within
the district designated by Council resolution #70-58 and to assess to
each lot or parcel of land such relative portions of the whole sum to
be levied against all lots in the special assessment district as the
benefits to such lot or parcel of land bears to the total benefits of
all lands in such district; such roll shall be prepared on the basis
of assessing the entire cost of the improvement against all such parcels
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benefited thereby; and that upon the completion of said roll, the City
Assessor shall attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions
of Section 11 of Ordinance No. 31, as amended, of the City of Livonia and
file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed to present the
same to the City Council.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Salvadore and unanimously
adopted, it was
#232 -59 RESOLVED that, the Council having adopted resolution #620-58 at
its regular meeting held on September 22, 1958, requiring the CityEngineer
to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the follow-
ing proposed improvements The installation of sidewalks on Arcola, Card-
well and Cavell Streets between Plymouth Road and Grantland Avenue in the
Southeast 1/14 of Section 25 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 are vacant, and to prepare or
cause to be prepared plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of
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 to the Council that all of such information,
estimate, plans and specifications and recommendations have been properly
filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of April 7, 1959,
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 aid a Special Assessment Procedure,° the
Council does hereby set Monday, May 18, 1959, at 8:30 o'clock P. M., as
the date and 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 Woad, 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.
The recommendation of the Civil Service Commission dated April 8, 1959,
regarding Good Friday, was received and placed on file.
The 0 rdinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Section 7.52 of Article
7.50 of Ordinance No. 60, as amended, entitled 'Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia'," introduced by Councilman Bagnall on April 13, 1959, was taken from the
table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following results
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill, B agia11, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: None.
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The President declared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
date of publication.
The Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Section 4.07 of Article 4.00
and Sections 7.02, 7.04, 7.05, 7.06 and 7.07 of Article 7.00 of Ordinance No. 60, as
amended, entitled 'Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia'," introduced by Council-
man Sasser on April 13, 1959, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted
thereon with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
date of publication.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Sasser, it was
RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the City Plan-
ning Commission dated March 20, 1959, in regard to Petition No. Z-368 sub-
mitted by Joseph Sergi for change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
25 from R-1-6 to PS, the Council does hereby deny said PetitionNo. Z-368
for the following reasons:
(1) The requested zoning change is not in harmony with the
comprehensive zoning map or in harmony with the zoning of
surrounding properties;
(2) The present zoning classification of the property will
better promote the orderly development of the community and
is in accord with the comprehensive zoning map and allows the
property to be used for its most logical purpose; and
(3) The proposed change would interfere with the peaceful use
and enjoyment of surrounding residential properties.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#233-59 RESOLVED that, Petition No. Z-365 submitted by Joseph Sergi
for change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25 from R-1-B to
PS be tabled until such time as a report is received from the City Attorney.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, O'Neill, Bagnall and Grant.
NAYS: McCann, Kleinert and Sasser.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman MbCann„ it was
#234-59 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Civil Service
Commission dated April 8, 1959, the Council does hereby concur with and
approve of the establishment of the new position classifications and the
recommended schedule of rates for same:
Engineer of Design and Specifications $8,500.00
Engineer of Surveys and Construction $71200.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, McCann, O'Neill, BaLnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
RESOLVED that, action on the letter from the Civil Service
Commission regarding change in nomenclature be tabled pending a report
from the Finance Committee.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Sasser, Salvadore and McCann.
NAYS: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
#235-59 RESOLVED that, having considered the r ecommendation of the
Civil Service Commission dated April 7, 1959, the Council does hereby
concur with and approve of the change of grade for the classifications
of Building Mechanic and Equipment Mechanic.
By Councilman Salvadore„ seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#236-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the City
Treasurer and the recommendation of the Department of Law, the Council
does hereby authorize the City Treasurer to delete from Special Assess-
ment Roll No. 6 the assessment against Item No. 15b73 also known as Lot
73, Brightmoor Home Acres; this action is taken for the reason that the
above property is owned by the County of Wayne and is being used for
governmental purposes and as such should not have been included in the
assessment roll in the first instance; and provided further, that the
total assessment against such property, that is $1214.60, shall be paid
from surplus revenues in the special account for such special assessment
district.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Salvadore, McCann, u'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Salvadore was excused at 9:36 P. M., for the balance of the
meeting.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Sasser, it was
#237-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 5.04 of Ordinance No. 51,
the Building Code Ordinance, and the report and recommendation of the
Bureau of Inspection and Director of Public Works dated February 26, 1959,
recommending a revision of Fee Schedule E in connection with fees for
overtime inspection, so as to bring such fees into line with those of
surrounding communities, the following revision of Fee Schedule E:
Revision of Fee Schedule E
Supplementary Schedule of Fees
for
Overtime Inspections
Effective May 1, 1959
Saturday, Sunday, Holiday, general overtime, or special
inspections not specifically covered in other fee schedules,
made by any employee of the Bureau of Inspection, shall be
charged at the following rates:
First one-half hour or fraction thereof $ 7.00
Each additional half hour or fraction thereof $5.00
is hereby approved and adopted and Council resolution # A-973 adopted on
March 2L , 1952, is amended accordingly; provided further that the revised
fees provided for herein shall become effective on May 1,1959.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Sasser, it was
#238-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 5.04 of Ordinance No. 51,
the Building Code Ordinance, and the report and recommendation of the
Bureau of Inspection and Director of Public Works dated February 26,
1959, recommending a revision of Fee Schedule F in connection with fees
for heating permits and inspections, so as to bring such fees into line
with those of surrounding communities, the following revision of Fee
Schedule F:
Revision of Fee Schedule F
Supplementary Schedule of Fees
for
Permits & Inspections Under the Heating Code
Effective May 1, 1959
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FUEL OIL SPACE HEATING EQUIPMENT
(Burners, Tanks and Equipment)
INSTALLATION PERMITS - BURNERS
Room Heaters (stove and portable heaters) each $3.00
All other oil burners (installation or replace-
ment) Each $7.00
Installation Permits - Tanks or Drums
Total drums, not exceeding four (It) in number
Each location 2.00
Tanks (Each)
Not exceeding 550 gallons,
Aboveground 3.00
Underground 10.00
Over 550 to 5,000 gallons 20.00
Over 5,000 up to 20,000 gallons 25.00
Over 20,000 up to 50,000 gallons 30.00
Over 50,000 up to 200,000 gallons 40.00
Over 200,000 gallons 75.00
Note: Total permit fee shall be the sum of
burner or heater fees plus tank or drum fee.
In no case shall a permit be issued for less
than $5.00.
Alterations to existing installation,
each premise 5.00
Installation Permits - Storage Tanks (Gasoline, Fuel Oil, Etc.)
See Tanks or Drums
GAS FIRED SPACE HEATING EQUIPMENT
Installation Permits
Gas burners with input rating not exceeding 500,000
BTU per hour (installation or replacement)
First 20 units, each 10.00
Each additional unit over 20 - same location 5.00
Gas burners with input rating exceeding 500,000
BTU per hour (installation or replacement) each 20.00
Alterations to existing installation (each
location) 5.00
Preliminary inspections - each visit 5.00
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS SYS1EMS AND STORAGE
Installation Permits
Each system, including appliances, having an
aggregate connected water capacity of:
Not more than 30 gallons 10.00
Over 30 gallons and not more than 60 gallons 15.00
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Over 60 gallons and not more than 500 gallons $20.00
Over 500 gallons and not more than 1,200 gallons 25.00
Over 1,200 gallons 30.00
Total storage on premises, not connected to a
system or appliance, having a water capacity of:
Not more than 60 gallons 10,00
Over 60 gallons and not more than 1,200 gallons 20.00
Over 1,200 gallons 30.00
Alteration Permits 5.00
Special Inspections
Work not ready (reinspection) 5.00
Special Inspection (not information) 5.00
Information permit (hour) 7.00
Minimumiinformation permit 7.00
is hereby approved and adopted and Council resolution #552 adopted on
June 15, 1953, is amended accordingly; provided further that the revised
fees provided for herein shall become effective on May 1, 1959.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#239-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report of the CityClerk dated
March 12, 1959, in connection with a claim of Mrs. F. J.Reno, 29615
Greenland, Livonia, Michigan, for damages to poultry caused by dogs
running at large, which claim was filed in accordance with Ordinance No.
76 of the City of Livonia known as the Dog Ordinance, the Council does
hereby grant to the said claimant the sum of $p25.00; and there is hereby
transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to the Department of Law
Budget Account No. 65 (Special Judgments and Claims) the sum of $25.00;
and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all
things necessary to the all performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, O'Neill, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: Bagnall.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kle inert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
low #240-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Police Department dated March 23, 1959, in connection with the claim
filed by a Mr. Fred Liverance, 20880 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, for
damages to poultry caused by dogs running at large, which claim was filed
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in accordance with Ordinance No. 76 of the City of Livonia known as the
Dog Ordinance, the Council does, in accordance with the aforementioned
recommendation, grant to the said claimant the sum of $16.00; and there
is hereby transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to the Department
of Law Budget Account No. 65 (Special Judgments and Claims) the sum of
$16.00; and the City Clerk 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 result:
AYES: McCann, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#241-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of
the Police Department dated March 18, 1959, in connection with the claim
filed by a Mr. A. Boaz Nbacham, 29037 Clarita, Livonia, Michigan, for
damages to poultry caused by dogs running at large, which claim was filed
in accordance with Ordinance No. 76 of the City of Livonia known as the
Dog Ordinance, the Council does, in accordance with the aforementioned
recommendation, grant to the said claimant the sum of $22.00; and there is
hereby transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to the Department of
Law Budget Account No. 65 (Special Judgments andClaims) the sum of $22.00;
and the City Clerk 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 result:
AYES: McCann, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#242-59 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from the Chief City
Engineer dated March 30, 1959, in connection with the subdivision bond
for Glenbrook Colony Subdivision and Glenbrook Colony Subdivision No. 2,
the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolution #299-58
adopted on May 12, 1958, so as to require a subdivision bond in the amount
of $64,000.00 for Glenbrook Colony Subdivision.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#243-59 RESOLVED that, Glenbrook Land Company, 2166 National Bank Bldg.,
Detroit 26, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City Council
to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision: Glenbrook
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Colony Subdivision No. 2 located approximately 300 feet East of Fitzgerald
Avenue between Pembroke Avenue and Seven Mile Road in the South 1/2 of
Section 5, City of Livonia; and it appearing that tentative approval of
said proposed plat wqa given by the City Planning Commission under date
of November 5, 1957; and it further appearing that said proposed plat,
together with the plans and specifications for improvements therein, have
been approved by the Department of Public Works under date of May 5, 1958
and March 30, 1959; the City Council does hereby approve said proposed
plat on the following conditions:
(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance
with the Plat Ordinance (No. 135) as amended, of the City of
Livonia, and the rules and regulations of the Department of Public
Works, within a period of two (2) years from the date of this
resolution;
(2) That the installation of such improvements shall be super-
vised and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such
improvements shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily
installed until there is filed with the Council a Certificate as
provided in Section 1)4 of said Ordinance No. 135, as amended;
(3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix her signature
to said Plat until either said improvements have been satis-
factorily installed or, in lieu thereof, there is filed with
her by said proprietors a bond to the City of Livonia, in such
form as may be approved by the City Attorney, and in the f ollow-
ingamount: $18,000.00 - - - - - - - - - - - -
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to theCity
of Livonia have been fully paid;
(4) That the proprietor submit to the City Engineer as-built
plans of all improvements installed in the subdivision, on cloth
reproducible material;
(5) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the
provisions of said Plat Ordinance, as anended, the City Clerk
is hereby authorized to affix her signature to said Plat as
evidence of this approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : McCann, OfNeill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Sasser and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Sasser and unanimously
adopted, it was
#21+1 -59 RESOLVED that, the Council having considered the letter from
the Department of Law dated April 7, 1959, does hereby authorize the
granting of an easement to the Michigan Bell Telephone Company across
Outlot A of Butler Hills Subdivision located in the Southeast 1/4 of
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of Section 11 of the City of Livonia; and the Council authorizes the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a grant of easement to the Michigan Bell
Telephone Company in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Sasser, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#245-59 RESOLVED that, Petition No.V-4,5 submitted by residents of E. G.
Settle Realty Company's Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision to vacate the public
alley running between Louise and Melvin Streets, from Joy Road to Dover
Street, is hereby referred to the City PlanningConvnission for action
according to law and Ordinance No. 29.
On motion of Councilman Bagnall„ seconded by Councilman Sasser and
unanimously adopted, this 276th regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:54 P. M., April 20, 1959.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk ----