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MINUTES OF TRE TWO HUNDRLD r1ENTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On December 9, 1957, the above meetinL, was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at a:proximately 8:12 P. M., by the
President of the Council. Councilman Bagnall delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present-- Austin T. Grant, Frank O'Neill, Sydney
B. Bagnall , Rudolf R. Kleinert, David L. Jones, Peter A. Ventura and John T.
Daugherty, Absent-- None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#960-57 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 228th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held December 2, 1957, are hereby approved
as submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, reatura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution ado ted,
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter dated December 9, 1957, from
the Director of Public Works regarding sanitary facilities at the DPW Garage.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#961-57 RESOLVED that, naving considered the recommendation of the
Director of Public Works dated December 9, 1957, relative to the bid
for construction of sanitary facilities at the Municipal Garage, the bid
is hereby awarded to the Smith and Young Co. Inc., 42047 Michigan Avenue,
Wayne, Michigan, in the amount of $182289.00„ such having been the low
bid; that the sum of .',',18,289.00 is hereby appropriated from the Unallocated
Fund to the DFW A ccount #70-B for this purpose, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are herein authorized to sign a contract on behalf of the City of
Livonia in such form as maybe approved by the City Attorney and to do
all other thins necessary to the full performance of this resolution;
a nd that the City Clerk is hereby authorized to return bid bonds to
unsuccessful bidders.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#962-57 RESOLVED that, the sum of l,49.13 is hereby transferred from
the Unallocated Fund to DPW Account #70-B for the purpose of paying the
invoice of Yamasaki„ Leinweber & Associates, datud October 31, 1957, for
architectural services, entitled Job #5715, such services having been
rendered in connection with the construction of an addition to the Muni-
cipal Garage located at 12973 Farmington Road, Livonia; and the City Clerk
and City Treasurer are herein 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: O'Neill, B*gnall„ Kleinert, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Jones,
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
#963-57 RESOLVED that, the Council does herein express its appreciation
for the courtesy extended to the City of Livonia by the Michigan Racing
Association in permitting winter storage of certain Department of Public
Works equipment under shelter at the Detroit Race Course; and the Council
does hereby release and discharge the MichiE;an Racing Association from any
and all liability for claims for all damages that might arise through the
storing of the above equipment on the grounds of the Detroit Race Course.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated December 2, 1957 from
the Fire Commissioner regarding bids for fire hose.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#964-57 RESOLVED that, the matter of purchasing fire hose be tabled
for one week; and that the Fire Commissioner is hereby requested to
further investigate the different types of hose and submit his report
in writing to the Council.
The report from the Department of Law, pursuant to resolution #770-57,
acquisition of park site in Section 23, was received and placed on file.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
REXLVED that, the City Attorney, Mayor and City Clerk be in-
structed to pursue negotiations with the Unity Construction Company,
with a view to buying ten acres for a park site in Section 23 on a
land contract basis.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Ventura.
NAYS: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Daugherty and Grant.
The President declared the resolution denied.
President Grant read a letter from the Civil Service Commission regarding
closing the City Hall on December 24, 1957, at 12 o'clock noon, which was received
and placed on file.
The Clerk read a letter dated December 5,1957 from the Micaigan Liquor
Control Commission regarding the application of Sam Zehra for Class C license.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#965-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission dated December 5, 1957, resolution #892-57 of the
City Council: adopted at the regular meeting of the Council held November
11, 1957, is hereby amended to read "33880 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michi-
gan"; with said resolution to remain the same in all other respects; and
the City Clerk is herein requested to transmit duplicate certified copies
of this resolution with the date of this meeting indicated thereon to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Ventura, Daugherty and. Grant.
NAYS: Kleinert and Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#966-57 RESOLVED that, in accordance with the provisions of Act 342
of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1939, as amended, the Council of the
Qity of Livonia does herein request the Board of Wayne County Road Com-
missioners to enter into a contract with the City of Livonia whereby-
the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners Will assume jurisdiction,
construct and finance a system of storm sewers pursuant to the provisions
of the above act within that portion of the City of Livonia bounded by the
following: Inkster Road on the East, Joy Road on the South and the C & 0
Railroad track on the North; the approximate cost of such project to be
$5,000,000,00; and provided further, that the City of Livonia hereby re-
quests that the inspections supervision and final acceptance of the
project be the total responsibility of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution trith the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Jones.
NA1S: Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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Councilman Daugherty read a report from the Sewer Committee regarding
Storm Sewer meeting of December 3, 1)57, which was received and placed on file.
Councilman Kleinert read a report from the -;oneerland Shopping Center
Committee.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#967-57 RESCLVED that, the City Attorney be and hereby is directed to
prepare a draft of an amendment to Ordinance No. 50 with provisions to
permit optional use of a masonry wall in place of a greenbelt as is now
required between commercial and residential properties and requiring such
masonry wall in the case of shopping canter developments of three (3)
acres or more in area, and further that proper specifications for such
masonry wall construction be determined by the Department of Public Works
and be included in the amendment to be prepared.
Councilman Ventura gave a brief oral report as Chairman of the Municipal
ljaste Committee.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#968-57 H72,SOLVED that, the Municipal T;aste Committee of the Council
is hereby authorized to prepare a plan and report for the imflementing,
financing and operation of a municipal garbage and rubbish pickup ser-
vice, such plan and report to be submitted to this Council within thirty
(30) days.
By Counclman Daugherty, s3conded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#969-57 HL;SOLVED that, the Chairman of the Municipal Waste Committee,
in connection with the Director of Public Works, submit to the Council
specifications for bids on the franchise for municipal waste pickup for
the City of Livonia, such report to be submitted at the next study
meeting off the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman OfNeilllit was
#970-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Mayor dated NoveMber
21, 1957, Council resolution #320-56 adopted on May 1/4, 1956, is hereby
amended so as to establish the compensation of the Chairman of the Racing
Commission aw ;:,1,200.00 per annum payable monthly and commencing January
1, 1958; and it is further amended so that the Chairman of the Racing Com-
mission shall also be the Legislative Agent of the City, as that term is
defined and used in Act 2111, Public Acts of Michigan, 1947, and upon the
request of and under the direction of the Mayor, he shall act as agent
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in all state legislative affairs concerning, the City of Livonia, such ad-
dition_al duties to connence on January 1, 1958; and further, that the above
stated compensation shall include all ordinary, nominal or incidental ex-
penses incurred by the Chairman of the Racing Commission and with the further
understanding that unusual expenses shall not be incurred by the Racing Com-
missioner without prior authorization by the Mayor and the C oinci1; and
further, that the sum of '„)550.00 be transferred from the State and Federal
Legislative Account to Account #1 of the Racing Commission budget.
A roll call vote eras te.}-mi on the f oregoing resole.'yon with the following result:
AYES: O tNeill, Bagn.all, Kleinert, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilmen Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#971-57 =CUED that, henceforth no building permits shall be issued
by the Bureau of inspection authorizing any commercial or industrial con-
struction in the City of Livonia until, in addition to present procedures,
the follow.tn,_ procedures and conditions have been complied with:
(1) That the City Engineer attach to every application for a
building permit affected by this resolution his report as to
the effect of the proposed construction in regard to existing
storm water drainage facilities; such report shall also contain
a statement as to the adequacy of such facilities in connection
with the proposed construction and the recommendation of the City
Engineer in regard to the issuance of the requested building
perms t.
(2) The Bureau of Inspection shall not issue any building permit
aut' prizing construction until and unless the City Engineer sub-
mits a favorable recommendation in connection with the proposed
construction and its effect on existing storm water drainage
facilities.
(3) The Bureau of Inspection shall submit a report to the
Council at least once every four (L ) weeks indicating therein
all applications for building permits Zaich have been denied
because the existing storm water drainage facilities were not
adequate in connection with the proposed construction.
At 9:25 P. N., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were nai.ed as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
By Councelman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#972-57 RESOLVED that, Council resolution #880-57 adopted at the regular
meeting held on November 11, 1957, wherein a contract by and between the
City of LivDn_.a and the firm of Lybrand, Ross Bros. a Montgomery, Certified
Public Accountants, Book Building, Detroit 26, Michigan, was approved, is
hereby amended to read that said firm agrees to examine and audit the
financial records of the water and Sewer Department for the fiscal year
ending February 28, 1958.
The recommendation of the Building Code Board rd Appeals on garage planters
and brick panels, pursuant to resolution #7Li8-57, was received and placed on file.
Councilman Jones requested that the following resolution, adopted by the
Building Code Board of Appeals, be included in the minutes:
RESOLVED that, brick panels and brick planters constructed on
fronts of detached frame garages are considered as ornamental
features and not as masonry structures, provided, however, that
such panels shall not exceed four (4) feet in width by eight (8)
feet in heigl t and that planters shall not exceed three (3) feet
in width, length or height and that the required ratwall shall be
extended entirely around the perimeter of the garage and planters.
Councilman Daugherty introduced the following Ordinance:
NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.1 OF THE TRAFFIC
ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 21, AS AMENDED OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 5.1 of the Traffic Ordinance, Ordinance No. 21, as
amended, entitled "An Ordinance Regulating Traffic and the Use and Operation of
Vehicles Upon the Public Streets and Thoroughfares of the City of Livonia, Provid-
ing for the Disposal of Abandoned Vehicles, Providing a Penalty for Violation of
this Ordinance and Repegli.ng all other Ordinances and Sections of Ordinances in
Conflict Herewith," is hereby amended as follows:
Section 5.1. Speed Regulations.
(a) Each person driving a vehicle on a highway shall drive
the same at a careful prudent speed not greater nor less than is reason-
able and proper, having due regard to the traffic, surface, and width
of the highway and any other conditions then existing and no person
shall drive any vehicle on any highway at a speed greater than will
permit him to bring it to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead.
(b) Subject to the provisions of Subsection (a) of this section,
and excepting, in those instances where a lower speed is specified in this
Ordinance, it shall be prima facie lawful for a driver to drive at a speed
not exceeding the following, but in any case when such speed would be un-
safe it shall not be lawful: Twenty-five (25) miles per hour on all
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streets in a business district as defined herein; Twenty-five (25) mles
per hour 1 n a residential district as defined herein and in public parks,
unless such parks are posted for a lower speed by order of the Traffic
Commission with the approval of the Council.
(c) It is hereby determined upon the basis of an engineering
and traffic investigation that the speed permitted by State law outside of
business and residential districts as applicable upon the following streets
is greater than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist
upon such streets and it is hereby declared that the prima facie speed limit
shall be Twenty-five (25) or Thirty-five (35) or Forty (40) or Fifty (50)
miles per hour as herein set forth on these streets or parts of streets
herein designated when signs are erected giving notice thereof; provided,
however, that said prima facie speed limit of Thirty-five (35) or Forty
(40) or Fifty (50) miles per hour shall not be applicable to or effective
in any business or residential districts.
Name of Street and Parts Designated Prima Facie Speed Limit
The South one-half (1/2) of Eight Mile
Road from Inkster to Farriington Road. Forty (L.0) Miles per hour.
The South one-half (1/2) of Eight Mile
Road from Farmington to Hag erty Road. Fifty (50) miles per hour.
Seven Mile Road from Inkster to Farmington Rd. Forty (40) miles per hour.
Seven Mile Road from Farmington to
Haggerty Road Fifty (50) miles per hour.
Six Mile Road from Inkster Road to
Farmington Road Forty (40) miles per hour.
Six Mile Road from Farmington Road to
Haggerty Road Fifty (50) miles per hour.
Five Mile Road from Inkster Road to
Fairlane Thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
Five Mile Road from Fairlane to Eckles Road Fifty (50) miles per hour.
Schoolcraft Road from Inkster Road to
EcklesRoad Fifty (50) miles per hour.
West Chicago Blvd. from Inkster Road
to Middle Belt Road Forty (40) miles per hour.
The North one-half (1/2) of Joy Road
from Inkster to Middle Belt Road Forty (140) miles per hour.
A nn Arbor Trail Thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
The West one-half (1/2) of Inkster R)ad
from Five Mile Road to Jay Road Forty (40) miles per hour.
The West one-half (1/2) of Inkster Road
from Five Mile RoL.d to Eight Mile Road Thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
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Middle Belt Road from Eight Mile Road
to Joy Road
Lu Farmington Road from Eight Mile Road Thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
to Joy Road Forty (40) miles per hour.
Jayne Roadfrom Plymouth Road to
Joy Road Forty-five (145) miles per hour.
Plymouth Road from Inkster Road to
Eckles Road Forty-five (45) miles per hour.
Merriman Road from Joy Road to
Seven Mile Road Thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
Hubbard Road from West Chicago
Blvd. to Six Mile Road Twenty-five (25) miles per hour.
Gill Road from Seven Mile Road to
Eight Mile Road Thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
Levan Road f rom Plymouth Road to
Five Mile Road Thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
Newburgh Road from Joy Road to
Eight Mile Road Thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
Stark Road from Hathaway Avenue
to Lyndon Avenue Twenty-five (25) miles per hour.
The East one-half (1/2) of Haggerty Road
from Five Mile Road to Tight Mile Road Forty (40) miles per hour.
The East one-half (1/2) of Eckles Road
from Plymouth Road to Schoolcraft Road Forty-(40) miles per hour.
The East one-half (1/2) of Eckles Road
from Schoolcraft to Five Mile Road Thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
(d) It is hereby determined upon the basis of an engineering and
traffic investigation that the speed permitted by State law outside of
business and residential districts for trucks is greater than is reason-
able or safe under the conditions found to exist upon the streets of the
City and it is hereby declared that, notwithstanding other provisions of
this ordinance, the prima facie speed limit fortrucks traveling on any
highway or street in the City of Livonia shall be Thirty-five (35) miles
per hour when signs are erected giving notice thereto; provided, however,
that said Prima facie speed limit of Thirty-five (35) miles per hour shall
not be applicable to or effective in any business or residential district
nor to any highway or street posted for a lower speed by order of the
Traffic Commission with the approval of the Council. For the purpose of
immthis section the ; ord "truck"shall mean every motor vehicle designed, used
or maintei ned primarily for the transportation of property.
(e) On all State of Federal trunk line highways within theCity
it shall be 'prima facie lawful for a driver of a vehicle to drive at a
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speed not exceeding that which may be determined from time to time by the
Michigan State highway Commissioner under provisions of Act 119 of the P. A.
1933, or any amendment thereof; provided, however, that on any and all State
and Federal trunk line highways or parts thereof within the City on which
no spec d limitations have been determined by said State Highway CommissL oner
or on which said Commissioner's determinations may have been revoked or
suspended, the ordinary sped limits as set forth in the foregoing subsection
of this section shall apply.
(f) It shall be prima facie unlawful for any person to exceed any
of the foregoing speed limitations.
Section 2. Ordl nances No. 89 and No. 170 are hereby repealed as of the
date that this ordinance takes effect. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the e::tent 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 cting the validity of any of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the C ouhcil.
The President relinquished the chair to the Vice President at 9:49 P. M.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#973-57 RESOLVED that, the Council does hereby refer to the City Planning
Commission the proposed ordnance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 60 by ad-
ding thereto Article 9.50 and the City Attorney is herein directed to alter
such proposed ordinance to read Professional Services District and to add
thereto reference to convalescent homes and funeral homes; and further, that
the City Planning Commission is hereby requested to study the proposed or-
dinance and to conduct a public hearinh on same as soon as is reasonably
possible.
President Grant resumed the chair at 9:50 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Co.zncilman Bagnall, it was
RESOLVED that, having considered the offer of the owner of
Lot 245, Grennada Park Subdivision of the N. E. 1/4 of the S. E. 1/4
of Section 21, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., to sell such lot to the City for the
sum of 36,000.00, the Council does heroin determine not to act on such
offer until such time as the Budget Director and Finance Committee in-
firm the Come!' that there are sufficient monies available to use for
this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall and Vent ura.
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NAYS: O'Neill, tileinert, Jones, Daugherty and Grant.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it w^.s
#971 -57 it�SOLJ'PD that, pursuant to the recommendation of the Parks and
Recrea.ion Commission dated August 13, 1957, and having considered the
off er of the owner of Lot 245 of Grennada Park Subdivis ion of the N. E.
1/14 of the S. E. 144 of Section 21, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., to sell such lot
to the City for the sum of ,1:(3,000.00, this figure having been established
by a prof cssm onal appraiser as the f afr market value of such lot, and in
view of the City's need of the aforesaid property in connection with its
plan for providing. adequate park areas, the Council does herein approve
of the purchase of the above referred to parcel of land; and the sum of
3c,000.(05 is hereby transferred from the Unallocated Fund to the Acquisition
of Land Account to be used for the purpose of purchasing the lot described
above, and upon the approval al' the City Attorney as to the marketability
of title and other legal requerements having been satisfied, the Mayor
and City Clerk are herein authorized to do all things necessary to complete
said transaction.
A roll call vote was tanen on the foregoing resolut .on with the following result:
AYES: C 'Neill, 7 lc inert, Jones,Daugh .'t; and Grant.
NAYS: Ba;nail aria Ventura.
The President declared 6 e resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded b,r Councilman O'Neill, it was
#975-57 F SOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Traffic Commission
dated December h, 1957, the Council does nerein agree that Hubbard Road
immediatel„r South of .Plymouth Road for 200 feet shall be widened and im-
proved; teat there is hereby op ;ropriate d the sum of ;r2,390.85 from the
Unallocaued Fund to the Paving Program i ccount for the '-urpose of paving
said road; and thin a copy of this resolution shall be immediately trans-
mitted to the State :Lit hway D epartment to the attention of Mr. Rus sell
Harrison.
A roll call vote was taken on the fore„oing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Ne.ell, Pleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Da;nal 1.
The President declared the resolution adonLed.
By Coune il_ia,_;n Centura, seconded by Councilman 3a;na11 and unanimously
adopted, it was
#976-57 l'.,SOL[iJ that, the l '-t'-te fru_ierIy Wright dated September
21, 19)7, reL1?,C.su- r tarn, teL C i jr or ger Leto` e certain pay-back arrange-
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ment, i_:, hereb r referr•.:d to the Lerar;;reni oi L_ for a letter answering
Mr. Wright's reques
By uounclrhan .a•nail, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#977-57 IL OLVED that, pursuant to the reports and i .commendations of the
City Planning cofnission da.t,_d August 27, 12g7, and November 22, 195(, as to
Petition No. 7,-232 initiated by the Plsnning Commission on its own motion
fpr a cl.ange of senirig clLsn.fication in the Southeast l�i. of Section 29
from -ii-F- uo C-1, Petition No. Z-232 i_ hereby approved and granted; and
the City Attorney is hereby instructed to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was ';_11_en on the forepoinF resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neil], Dagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS : Ventura.
The President declared the r,-solution adopted.
By Counc•:.i_l:an Dagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#978-57 =SOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of
the Assistant City Engineer and the Director of Public forks dated Novem-
ber 29, 1957, and Ec-in M. Orr, Consultin g Engineer, .fated November 25,
1957, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolution #587-57
adopted. July 29, 1957, so as to establish a bond for improvements in the
Merri-Five Subdivision in the amount of X98,000.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the f ore„oing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura, Jones, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#979-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Assistant City Engineer and the Director of Public Works dated December 3,
1957, and Edwin M. Orr, Consulting Engineer, dated November 26, 1957, the
Council does hereby amend ItemNo. 3 of Council res )lution #6)40-56 adopted
October 1, 1956, so as to establish a bond for improvements in Young and
Yagoda Subdivision in the am3unt of w37,000.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill: Ba ;nal 1, Kieinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#980-57 =SOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Assistant City Engineer and the Director of Public; Works dated December 3,
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1957, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolution
#106-57 adopted February 11, 1157, so as to establish a bond for improve-
ments in Sunsut Hills Subdivision in the amount of $522000.00.
A roll call vote was taken un the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Nei.11, alnall, Kl inert and Grant.
NAYS: Jones, Ventura and Daugherty.
The Resident declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#981-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Assistant City Engineer and the Director of Public Works dated December 3,
1957, and Edwin M. Orr, Consulting Engineer, dated December 2, 1957, the
Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolution #657-57 adopted
August 26, 1957, so as to establish a bond for improvements in Bonnydale
Subdivision No. 2 in the amount of $210,,000.00
A roll call vote was taken on the f ore„oing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Ba; nall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#982-57 .RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Assistant City Engineer and the Director of Public Works dated December 5,
1957, and Edwin 41. Orr, Consulting Engineer, dated December 5, 1957,the
Council does Hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolution #466-56 adopted
July 16, 1956, so as to establish a bond for Improvements in Belle-Lynn
Subdivision, formerly the Gordon-Begin Subdivision, in the amount of
323,000.00,
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Kleinert introduced the followin, Ordinance:
NO.
AN ORDIIJANCE AliINDING SECTIONS 16, 27 ANL 31 OF THE ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF L7VONIA, AND Ai.' 1DING ARTICLE 3.00 OF THE ZONING OR-
DINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 60 OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, BY ADDING THERETO
SECTIONS 3.138, 3.139 AND 3.110.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
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Section 1. The reports and recommendations of the City Planning Commission
dated January 17, 1957, on Petition No. Z-205, dated September 19, 1957, on Petition
No. Z-226 and dated November 7, 1957, on Petition No. Z-2L2, having been considered
by the Council, the Council hereby aaoete said petitions to amend the Zoning Ordinance
and the Zoning Map of the City of Livonia:; and all proceedings heretofore conducted
on said petitions are hereby approved.
Section 2. Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60 of the
City of Livonia, is hereby amended by adding thereto the following sections:
Section 3.138. Petition No. Z-205 of William and Phyllis Robinson
and Gerard and Jessie Muicrone is hereby granted; the zoning classification
of the premises described in said petition is hereby changed from C-2 to
11,-1 as requested in said petition, and the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27 of
the Zoning Map is hereby amelded to conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3.139. Petition No. Z-228 of Thomas Roperti is hereby
granted; the zoning classification of the premises described in said petition
is hereby changed from AG-B to R-3 as requested in said petition, and the
Southwest 1/1. of Section 16 of the Zoning Map is hereby amended to conform
to the change made in this section.
Section 3.140. Petition No. Z-212 of Max and Gladys Baskin and
Ben and Miriam Baskin is hereby granted; the zoning classification of the
premises described in said petition is hereby changed from R-1-B to C-2 as
requested in said petition, and the Northeast 1/a. of Section 31 of the
Zoning Map is hereby amended to conform to the chance made in this section.
Section 3. The attached map designated "Amendment No. 37 of the Zoning
Map of the City of Livonia", showing all of the amendments and changes made in the
foregoing Section 2 of this ordinance, is hereby ar proved, established and made a
part thereof.
Section 4. 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 5. Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for any
reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of any of the
remaining portions of this ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council.
On motion of Councilman Bagnall, seconded by CouncilmanVentura and
unanimously adopted, this 229th regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 10:24 P. M., December 9, 1957.
Marieli. Clark, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE TWO HUNDRED THIRTIETH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF TIE CITY OF LIVONIA
On December 16, 1957, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:13 P. M., by the
President of the Council. Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present-- Austin T. Grant, Frank O'Neill, Sydney
B. Bagnall, Rudolf R. Kleinert, David L. Jones, Peter A. Ventura and John T.
Daugherty. Absent-- None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#983-57 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 229th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held December 9, 1957, are hereby approved
as submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The Clerk read a letter dated December 16, 1957 from the City Attorney
regarriing purchase of park site, pursuant to resolutions #855-57 and 856-57.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#981 -57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the communication from the Department
of Law dated December 16, 1957, the Council does herein authorize the City
Attorney to add a provision for six (6) percent interest on the unpaid
balance into the land contract by and between the City of Livonia and
Melvin A. Wilkinson and Leona Wilkinson, his wife, wherein they agree to
sell to the City on land contract a certain parcel of land in the N. W.
1/4 of Section 11 of the City of Livonia, such land contract having been
previ ous]y authorized by Council resolution #855-57 adopted on October 28,
1957.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the foliating result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#985-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the communication from the Department
of Law dated December 16, 1957, the Council does herein authorize the City
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Attorney to add a provision for six (6) percent interest on the unpaid
balance into the land contract by and between the City of Livonia and James
IMOK. Wilkinson and Emma I. Wilkinson, his wife, wherein they agree to sell
to the City on land contract a certain parcel of land in the N. W. 1/4 of
Se ction 11 of the City of Livonia, such land contract having been pre-
viously authorized by Council resolution #856-57 adopted on October 28, 1957.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The Clerk read a letter dated December 16, 1957 from the City Attorney
regarding Joy Road Easements.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
#986-57 RESOLVED that, the Council having considered the letter from
the Department of Law dated December 16, 1957, does herein authorize the
City Attorney to add to the Grant of Easement from Frederick P. Esper and
Vera May Esper, his wife, a provision that the City of Livonia shall permit
the grantors of such easement to tap into the sanitary sewer line for that
number of homes as shall be constructed in the future on the (approximately)
im. eight (8) acres of land described as follows:
That part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 1 described as
beginning at a point on the centerline of Ann Arbor
Trail distant N. 0° 12' W. 830.59 ft. and N. 77° 231
10" E., 930.75 ft. and N. 85° 581 10" E., 36.06 ft.
from the center 1/4 corner of Section 1 and proceeding
thence N. 85° 58' 10" E. along said center line, 75.17
ft.; thence N. 0° 12' W. 454.93 ft.; thence S. 9° 461
50" E., 180.0 ft.; thence N. 0° 121 W., 300.0 ft.; thence
N. 89° 46' 50" W. 7 0.0 ft.; thence S. 0° 12' E., 300,0
ft.; thence S. 89° 1ii61 50" E. 1195.0 ft.; thence S. 0
12' E., 460.50 ft., to the point of beginning;
on the condition that such grantors pay all charges and rates established
by the ordinances of the City of Livonia existing at the time of the tap-
in operations; the purchase of such easement having heretofore been
authorized by Council resolution #905-57 adopted at a meeting of the
Council held on November 18, 1957.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#987-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request and recommendation of the
Ito Chief Accountant dated December 6, 1957, and approved by the Mayor and
Budget D irector on December 11, 1957, the Council does herein transfer
the sum of $3,359.86 from the Unallocated Fund to the Special Traffic
Control Account of the budget for the purpose of paying Invoice#SHD 13535
dated November 29, 1957, and Invoice #SHD 13536 dated November 25, 1957,
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received from the State Highway Department for the installation of certain
traffic signal devices and ether incidental items on Plymouth Road at
the intersections of Stark Road and Ann Arbor Road, such installations
having previously been authorized and approved by Council resolutions
numbered 607-55 and 539-55.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#988-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the letter and recommendation of the
Chief Accountant dated December 12, 1957, and approved by the Mayor and
Budget Director on that date, the Council does hereby transfer from the
Unallocated Fund to Account No. 1 (Salaries) of the Building Code Board
of Appeals, the sum of $550.00 for the purpose of compensating the members
of that board for the past year and for the balance of the present fiscal
year.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#989-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of Councilman Ventura,
the Division of Engineering is herein instructed to make a general survey
of existing sanitary facilities on the north side of Plymouth Road from
Middle Belt to Stark Road and on the south side of Plymouth Road from
Farmington to Stark Road and to also submit a report and recommendation
as to the location, extent and estimated cost of providing sanitary sewer
facilities to the above described areas.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#990-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendation of the Civil
Service Commission dated December 13, 1957, insofar as is practical, the
City offices and departments will be closed at 12 o'clock noon an Tuesday,
December 24, 1957, and Tuesday, December 31, 1957, and further that those
employees who are required to work on those dates after the hour of 12
o'clock noon, be given compensatory time off subsequently.
Councilman Ventura read a report from the Insurance Committee.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
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#991-57 RESOLVED that, upon recommendation of the Insurance Committee
dated December 16, 1957, the following invoices are hereby approved for
1111 payment:
Invoice of William Wood Agency dated December 17, 1957 in the
amount of $51.15, which represents the fourth year installment on the
policy covering contents of Buildings #1, #2 and #3 at 12973 Farmington
Road;
Invoice of William Wood Agency dated December 17, 1957 in the
amount of $80.15 which is also the fourth year installment on a policy
covering contents of Building #7 located at 12973 Farmington Road;
Invoice of Midwest Underwriters, Inc., dated November 1, 1957
in the amount of $144.89, such premium being due by reason of an additional
Harley Davison Motorcycle having been purchased by the Police Department;
Invoice of Midwest Underwriters, Inc., in the amount of $1429.81
which amount covers the premium for binder policy #301325 which covered
automobile and truck fleet, 10-1-57 to 11-1-57;
Invoice of Hardware Mutuals Casualty Co., dated November 12, 1957
in the amount of $3,665.21; this amount represents payment of premium on
interim audit on Workmen's Compensation for the period ending November 1,
1957;
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: Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones,Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
Councilman O'Neill was excused at 8:145 P.M., and returned at 8:147 P.M.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#992-57 RESOLVED that, the matter concerning improper easement grading
in Rouge Trail View Subdivision, together with the report and recommenda-
tion of the Assistant City Engineer and D irector of Public Works dated
December 10, 1957 in regard thereto, is hereby referred to the Department
of Law for further investigation and a report to the Council relative to
the legal responsibilities of the subdivider of this property for the
correction of erosion therein; such report to be submitted at the study
meeting January 2, 1958.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#993-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of Consumers Power
Company dated July 29, 1957, and having also considered the report and re-
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commendation of the Director of Public Works in regard thereto dated Decem-
ber 4, 1957, with attached comments from the Acting City Engineer dated
November 27, 1957, the Council does herein grant permission to the Con-
sumers Power Company to extend a sanitary sewer line north on Farmington
from Orangelawn to service the contemplated district office and service
center to b e constructed by such company; provided, however, that the ex-
tension of such line be in accordance with the recommendations set forth
in all of the communications mentioned above, such recommendations to be
considered as conditions to the permission granted in this resolution.
The letter from the Director of Public Works dated December 4, 1957, re-
garding Wonderland Shopping Center Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Adequacy, pursuant
to resolution #854-57, was read, received and placed on file.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by C ouncilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#994-57 RESOLVED that, th
pursuant to e report and recommendation of
the Assistant City Engineer and D irector of Public Works dated December
4, 1957, the Council does hereby accept for maintenance the Sunset Hills
sanitary sewer extension along a portion of Melvin Avenue, such extension
having heretofore been authorized by Council resolution #682-57 adopted
at a meeting of the Council held on September 9, 1957; provided, however,
that such acceptance shall be only for the purpose of maintaining such
line, placing such sewer in operation, making connections thereto and
carrying out the provisions of all ordinances pertaining thereto, but
without waiver of any rights or claims as to defects, damages or perform-
ance of contract or understanding between the City of Livonia and the
proprietor of such subdivision.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was resolved that
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary for the public health,
safety and welfare of its citizens to acquire additiohal public park sites
adjacent to school sites to be used for public recreational purposes;
AND WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interests
of the City to provide the funds necessary to defray the cost of said ad-
ditional park sites by borrowing the sum of not exceeding Eight Hundred
Thousand ($800,000.00) Dollars and issuing the general obligation bonds of
the City therefor;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council estimates the period of usefulness
of said additional park sites to be not less than forty (40) years.
2. There be submitted to the qualified electors of the
City of Livonia at the City Primary Election to be held in said City on
Monday, February 17, 1958, between the hours of 7:00 o'clock a. m. and
8:00 o'clock p. m., Eastern Standard Time, the following special pro-
position:
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Park Site Bonding Proposition
Shall the City of Livonia, County of Warne,
Michigan, borrow the sum of not exceeding Eight Hundred
Thousand ($800,000.00) Dollars and issue the general
obligation bonds of the City Therefor for the purpose
of acquiring additional park sites adjacent to school
sites to be used for public recreational purposes?
3. Said proposition shall be stated as a separate pro-
position on a separate ballot, or as a separate proposition on the voting
machines, in substantially the form set forth in the precedtr paragraph.
L . Notice of said special proposition to be submitted
shall be given by including in each City Primary Election Notice posted
and published as required by law, substantially the following special
notice:
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
COUNTY OF WAYNE, MICHIGAN:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by order of the City
Council in resolution adopted a 1957, there
will be submitted to the qualified electors of the City
of Livonia at the City Primary Election to be held in
said City on Monday, the 17th day of February, 1958, the
following special proposition:
Park Site Bonding Proposition
Shall the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan, borrow the sum of not exceeding Eight Hundred
Thousand ($800,000.00) Dollars and issue the general
obligation bonds of the City therefor for the purpose
of acquiring additional park sites adjacent to school
sites to be used for public recreational purposes?
Only those qualified and registered electors
having property in the City assessed for taxes, or the
lawful husband or wife of such persons, are entitled to
vote on said special proposition.
This Notice is given by order of the City Council
of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan.
City Clerk
5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and they hereby
are rescinded.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#995-57 RESOLVED that, the purchase of park sites adjacent to school
sites be tabled.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: Kleinert and Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#996-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the letters from the Depart-
ment of Law dated August 28, 1957, and December 10, 1957, and having also
considered all conditions and provisions of the lease hereinafter referred
to and finding same to be acceptable, the Council does hereby approve of
the proposed lease by and between the City of Livonia and the Board of
Wayne County Road Commissioners for the acquisition of a forty acre park
site located in Section 21 of the City of Livonia, such proposed lease
having been approved as to form by the City Attorney on December 13,
1957; and the Council does herein authorize the execution of such lease
and further authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to affix their signatures
to such lease and to do all other things necessary to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Section 5.1 of tie Traffic
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 21, as amended, of the City of Livonia", introduced by
Councilman Daugherty December 9, 1957, was taken from the table and a roll call vote
conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones,Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
date of publication.
The Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Sections 16, 27 and 31 of
the Zoning Map of the City of Livonia, and Amending Article 3.00 of the Zoning
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60 of the City of Livonia, by Adding Thereto Sections
3.138, 3.139 and 3.1110", introduced by Councilman Kleinert December 9, 1957, was
taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
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AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
date of publication.
The Clerk read a letter dated December 16, 1957 from the Fire Commissioner
and Fire Chief regarding purchase of fire hose; and letter dated December 16, 1957
to H. D. Edwards Company from F. Dale Bacon, general manager.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
RESOLVED that, the bid for the purchase of fire hose be awarded
to H. D. Edwards Company, the low bid, as per prices quoted in the letter
of December 2, 1957 from Douglas Campbell, Fire Commissioner, and that the
Fire Commissioner or Fire Chief submit a sample to H. D. Edwards Company,
which sample is to be duplicated.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#997-57 RESOLVED that, the purchase of fire hose be tabled until 50 foot
samples together with specifications from each company bidding have been
submitted to test by a general testing laboratory, such report to be sub-
mitted to this Council January 2, 1958; provided, however, that there shall
be no obligation on the part of the City to purchase such samples.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
A recess was called at 9:42 P. M., after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
The Clerk read a letter dated December 16, 1957 from the Assistant City
Engineer and D irector of Public Works regarding Curtis Acres Subdivision.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#998-57 RESOLvED that, approval of bond for Curtis Acres Subdivision be
tabled until such time as the proprietor meets all requirements of all
City ordinances, the recommendations of the City Engineer and until such
time as the Council has a letter from the proper authorities stating that
the septic tanks will work properly and will not be a menace to public
health, safety and welfare.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Ventura,Daugherty, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: Kleinert and Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#999-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of Theodore Crantz,
proprietor of the proposed Glenbrook Estates Subdivision and Glenbrook
Colony Subdivision to be located in the Northwest 1/4 and the South 1/2
of Section 5, respectively, in the City of Livoniathe Council does herein
agree to accept ownership and collect revenues derived from the sewage
disposal plant proposed to service such area; and further that the Council
does herein agree to amend all ordinances and adopt all resolutions and
take whatever other steps that may be necessary to this end; and provided
further, that the agreement contained herein is expressly conditioned on
the plans and specifications for such disposal plant receiving the ap-
proval of the Engineering Division of the City of Livonia; and the City
Clerk is herein requested to immediately transmit a copy of this resolution
to the State Health Department.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1000-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendation of the City
Engineer dated December 16, 1957, and the offer of the Kroger Company dated
December 5, 1957, to dedicate and release to the City of Livonia all right,
title and interest to the hereinafter described sewer facilities, the
Council of the City of Livonia does hereby accept such offer to d edicate
and release to the City that sewer line installed in Middle Belt Road by
the Kroger Company and extending from the center of Schoolcraft Road
southward 1750 feet and running approximately 50 feet west of the center
line of Middle Belt Road; provided, however, that the acceptance contained
herein shall not be deemed nor constitute a waiver of any rights or claims
as to existing defects, damages, performance of contract or requirements
of the City of Livonia.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1001-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
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of the City Planning Commission dated December 6, 1957, as to Petition No.
Z-239 of John G. Lane, for change of zoning classification in the South-
east 1/)4 of Section 25 from R-1 and C-2 to M-1, the Council does herein
grant its approval as to the request from C-2 to M-1, but denies the re-
quest of such petitioner for a change from R-1 to M-1 in connection with
Lots 1474 and 475 referred to in such petition; and the City Attorney is
hereby instructed to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60 in
accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1002-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
City Planning Commission dated December 6, 1957, as to Petition No. Z-220a
of Maria Gargaro for change of zoning classification in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 13 from C-1 to C-2, Petition No. Z-220a is hereby denied.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall., it was
#1003-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to t he report and recommendation of the
Assistant City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated December 11,
1957, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolution
#713-57 adopted on September 16, 1957, so as to establish a bond for im•
provements in the Livonia Meadows Subdivision in the amount of $35,000.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, a econded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#1001 -57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and r ecaanmendation of the
Assistant City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated December 11,
1957, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolution #293-57
adopted on April 15, 1957, so as to establish a bond for improvements in
the Spring Valley Subdivision in the amount of $111,000.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1005-57 RESOLVED that, the letter from Charles S. Bamford to the Livonia
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City Council dated December 5, 1957 in connection with the closing of
commercial establishments on Sunday, is hereby referred to the Honorable
Sterling Eaton, Representative of the 21st District, for study and con-
sideration since the Council believes that legislation of this character
should, if enacted, apply alike to all communities; and the City Clerk is
herein requested to transmit a copy of this resolution together with a
copy of the letter referred to above to Representative Eaton.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#1006-57 RESOLVED that, the letter from Harry Weightman dated December 6,
1957, in connection with the parking of auto utility trailers in gas stations,
is hereby referred to the Legislative Committee for its study and consider-
ation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Bagnall was excused at 10:50 P.M., and returned at 10:53 P.M.
By Councilman O'Neill, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
RESOLVED that, the City Council of the City of Livonia, by a
three-fifths (3/5) vote of the members elect and pursuant to the provisions
of Section 21 of Act 279 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1909, as amended,
does hereby propose that there be submitted to the electors of such City
at the election to be held on April 7, 1958, the following amendment to
the City Charter:
Proposed Charter Amendment
Chapter IV, Section 5.
COMPENSATION. Each member of the Council elected
or appointed to that office at any time prior to the April
7, 1958, election shall receive an annual salary of Twelve
Hundred Dollars 01,200.00) for his services as Councilman.
Each member of the Council elected to office on April 7,
1958, or elected or appointed to that office at any date
thereafter shallreceive an annual salary of Twenty-four
Hundred Dollars 02,1100.00). Salaries as authorized herein
shall be payable monthly.
All Charter provisions, acts or parts of acts
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed; that the exist-
ing Charter provision which would be altered or abrogated
by the foregoing amendment is Chapter IV, Section 5; that
Monday, April 7, 1958, is hereby designated as the date
for the holding an election on said proposed Ameniment
and question; that a certified copy of said proposed amend-
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ment and this resolution be forthwith transmitted by
the City Clerk to the Governor of Michigan for his
approval; that a certified copy of the Statement of
Purpose shall be tra nsmitted to the Attorney General
for his approval, as required by Act No. 117, P. A.
1955; that the City Clerk shall promptly and fully
comply with all the provisions of Section 21 of said
Act 279, as amended, and shall do and perform all acts
required by State Law and the Charter of the City of
Livonia relative to the calling and holding of such
election, the giving notice thereof, the regLstrati on
of electors and preparation of ballots therefor, and
the making of all necessary arrangements for such
election; that blank paper ballots for the use of
electors at such election be printed in substantially
the following form:
BALLOT
Instructions: A cross (x) in the square before the
word "YES" is in favor of the proposed amendment to
the City Charter, and a cross (x) in the square be-
fore the word "NO" is against the proposed amendment.
Before leaving the booth, fold the ballot so that the
initials of the inspector may be seen on the ballot.
Amendment
An amendment changing the salaries of the members of
the City Council.
The purpose of this amendment is to change the salaries
of the members of the City Council from $1,200.00 per
annum to $2,400.00 per annum.
Shall Section 5 of Chapter IV of the Charter of the
City of Livonia be amended to change the salaries of
members of the City Council to $2,400.00 per annum?
YES
NO
that said proposed Charter amendment shall be published in full with
existing Charter provisions which would be altered or abrogated thereby;
that said proposed amendment in full shall be posted in a conspicuous
place in each polling place; and that the canvass and determination of
the votes on said proposed amendment shall be made in accordance with
the laws of the State of Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING IS THE EXISTING
CHARTER PROVISION WHICH WILL BE ALTERED OR ABROGATED
BY THE FOREGOING PROPOSED AMENDMENT:
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Chapter IV, Section 5.
COMPENSATION. Each member of the Council
elected or appointed to that office at any time prior
to the April 2, 1956, election shall receive an annual
salary of Six Hundred Sixty Dollars ( 660.00) for his
services as Councilman. Each member of the Council
elected to office at the April 2, 1956, election or
elected or appointed to that office between April 10,
1956 and April 7, 1958, shall receive an annual salary
of Six Hundred Sixty Dollars ($660.00) for any period
prior to and including April 114, 1958, and then an
annual salary of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00)
commencing on April 15, 1958. Each member of the
Council elected to office on April 7, 1958, or elected
or appointed to that office at any date thereafter
shall receive an annual salary of Twelve Hundred
Dollars ($1,200.00). Salaries as authorized herein
shall be payable monthly.
A recess was called at 11:00 P. M., after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting, except Councilman Kleinert who was excused at 11:014 P. M., for the balance
of the meeting.
President Grant relinquished the chair to the Vice President at 11:10 P. M.,
to offer a resolution to table the proposed charter amendment to the meeting of Jan-
uary 6th, which resolution was lost for lack of support. The President resumed the
chair at 11:13 P. M.
A roll call vote was conducted on the resolution containing the proposed Charter
amendment with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Ventura, Daugherty and O'Neill.
NAYS: Jones and Grant.
The President declared the resolution denied because of lack of 3/5 majority of the
duly elected members of the Council.
The report of the Municipal Court for the month of November, 1957, was
received and placed on file.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1007-57 RESOLVED that, the regular meetings of the Council of the City
of Livonia during the month of January, 1955„ be held on the 1st, 2nd and
lith Mondays, such dates being January 6, 13 and 27, 1958.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#1008-57 RESOLVED that, the Council suspend the rules of procedure in
order to consider a matter not on the agenda.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill and Grant.
NMS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Jones was excused at 11:15 P.M., for the balance of the meeting.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1009-57 RESOLVED that, becalms of the rapid increase of traffic on
Plymouth Road from Wayne Road to Inkster Road, with a resultant serious
hazard to the safety of our people, together with interference with
business concerns on Plymouth Road, the City Attorney is directed to
prepare and present to the Council a proper form of request to the
State Highway Department, Michigan State Police and the Wayne County
Road Commission to cause Plymouth Road to be properly surveyed and
declared . business and/or residential district, subject to reduced
speed limits.
Oh motion of Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and
unanimously adopted, this 230th regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 11:17 P. M., December 16, 1957.
Marl‘ lir. Clark, City Clerk