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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1958-01-13 Page 3235 MINUTES OF THE TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On January 13, 1958, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to crder at approximately 8:21 P. M., by the President of the Council. Councilman Kleinert 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. President Grant welcomed the Civics class from Whitman Junior High School and their teacher, Mr. Basile. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, it was #314-58 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 231st regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia held January 6, 1958, are hereby approved as submitted. By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #35-58 RESOLVED that, the letter from the Mayor dated January 6, 1958, in regard to the paving of half-streets, is hereby referred to the Streets and Roads Committee of the Council and to the Roads Committee of the City Planning Commission for their study and consideration. The letter dated January 8, 1958 from the Mayor in regard to supplementing his annual report, and the annual report of the Department of Law for the year 1957, were received and placed on file. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #36-58 RESOLVED that, the letter from the Mayor dated January 9, 1958, in regard to storm drains, is hereby referred to the Engineering Division of the Department of Public works and such division is herein requested to study and prepare a list of needed storm sewer facilities that are of an emergency nature requiring immediate attention and action by the City; such list to be submitted by February 1, 1958. Page 3236 The hour of 8:30 P. M., having arrived, Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, opened and read the following bids: FIRE PUMPER AND AERIAL LADDER 1. Mack Truck Co. Inc. Aerial ladder $45,493.05 2. Mack Truck Co. Inc. Fire Pumper $23,906.95 3. Seagrave Fire Anparatus Corporation Aerial ladder $40,320.00 Fire Pumper 23,320.00 $63,640.00 4. American LaFrance Corporation Aerial ladder $42,398.20 Fire pumper 23,604.00 By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unaiimously adopted, it was #37-58 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for Fire Pumper and Aerial Ladder are hereby referred to the Fire Commissioner and the special com- mittee of the Council consisting cf Councilmen Kleinert, Bagnall and Daugherty, for report and recommendation. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #38-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the Department of Public Works dated January 13, 1958, the bid of the Water- way Construction Company in the amount of $92,499.15 for the construction of the Gravity Outlet Sewer from the Joy Road Sewage Pumping Station, is hereby accepted, such having been the lowest bid received; the City Clerk and Mayor are heroin authorized to affix their signatures to a contract by and between the City of Livonia and the above company f er the con- struction of such project, such contract to be approved of by the Council; the Mayor and City Clerk are herein authorized to do all other things necessary to the full performance of this resolution; and the City Clerk is authorized to return the bid bonds to all unsuccessful bidders. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #39-58 RESOLVED that, in accordance with Council resolution #551-57 adopted July 29, 1957, and Council resolution #944-5? adopted on November 25, 1957, wherein the Council authorized the preparation and approved the plans and specifications for the construction of the Gravity Outlet Sewer from the Joy Road Sewage Pumping Station as prepared and submitted by the Page 3237 engineering firm of Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., 954 N. Hunter Blvd., Birmingham, Michigan, the Council does herein agree to pay such engineer- ing firm for the preparation of the above plans and specifications 3% of the total cost of construction; and further the Council does herein authorize that such firm be engaged to perform all engineering services during construction, such services to include field staking of the work, preparation of monthly estimates due to contractors, and supervision of inspection and to pay for such engineering services 2% of the final con- struction cost; provided, however, that it is understood between the parties that such engineering services shall not include the costs of daily in- spections, such inspections to be performed by the City of Livonia and paid for out of the Special Fund created to cover the cost of the entire project described above. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was #40-58 RESOLVED that, in accordance with Council resolution #227-57 adopted on March 25, 1957, wherein the engineering firm of Hubbell, Roth and Clark, Inc., was retained to prepare plans and specifications for certain additions to the water systems of the City of Livonia, and such plans and specifications having been submitted under date of November 4, 1957, the engi.ncf;ring firm of Hubbell, Roth and Clark, Inc., is herein engaged to proceed with the preparation of necessary detailed plans and specifications for the additions to the water systems of the City of Livonia as outlined in their report dated November 4, 1957, at such time as the City receives the necessary approval of the Municipal Finance Com- mission in connection with such project; and further the City agrees that such firm shall receive for the preparation of such detailed plans and specifications 3% of the cost of construction; and provided further, that such firm is hereby retained to perform all engineering services necessary during the construction of such project; such services to include field staking of the work, preparation of monthly estimates due to contractors and supervision of inspection, and for such engineering services the City herein agrees to pay 2% of the construction cost; provided further, that it is understood between the parties that the engineering services re- ferred to above do not include the costs of daily inspections, such in- spections to be performed by the City of Livonia and paid for out of the Special Fund created to cover the cost of the entire project described above. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty,O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was #41-58 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Department of Page 3238 Public Works dated January 10, 1958, the bid of Plymouth Oil Company dated January 6, 1958, to supply fuel oil to the City of Livonia for the period beginning January 1, 1958 to January 1, 1959, is hereby accepted. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, De ug he rty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #42-58 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Department of Public Works dated January 10, 1958, for Road Maintenance Materials, such report is hereby accepted and bids are divided between the Hayes Washed Sand and Gravel Company and the Telischak Trucking Company, pur- suant to their respective bids dated January 6, 1958; such being the low bids received; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to return the certified checks of the unsuccessful bidders. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. A report dated January 13, 1958, from the Municipal Waste Committee, pur- suant to resolution #968-57, was read by Councilman Ventura, which report was re- ceived and placed on file. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #43-68 ' RESOLVED that, the Mayor and City Attorney are hereby requested to investigate and make recommendations on the acquisition, by purchase, condemnation or lease, of a proposed land fill site within the City of Livonia, and report the results of same to the Council as soon as possible. A brief oral report of the Special Zonning Committee was given by Councilman Daugherty. A letter from the Department of Law dated December 27, 1957, regarding charge for water main installation inspection, pursuant to resolution #959-57, was received and placed on file. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was Page 3239 #44-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the Assistant City Engineer and Director of Public works dated December 16, 1957, Council resolution #715-57 adopted on September 19, 1957, is hereby amended so as to establish a bond in the amount of $16,000.00 for installa- tion of improvements in Livonia Gardens Subdivision No. 2, a plat of record; provided further, that this amendment shall not be deemed to affect any other conditions or requirements contained in the aforementioned resolution; and provided further, that the action taken in this resolution is expressly conditioned on the proprietor of such subdivision paying the full cost of lowering the existing water line in Auburndale street. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #45-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 6 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Board of Review (Tax Assessments) shall convene for its first session on Tuesday, March !i, 1958, and Wed- nesday, March 5, 1958; and that such Board shall convene for its second session on Monday, March 17, 1958, and Tuesday, March 18, 1958, Livonia, Michigan, during the hours of 9:00 A. M. to 4:30 P. M. on each of said dates, except that on March 17, 1958 and March 18, 1958, the sessions shall also be held between the hours of 7:00 P. M. and 9:00 P. M. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously adopted, it was #46-58 RESOLVED that, the proposals of Irving Levine, President of Burt Homes, Inc., David Lewis and other proprietors, concerning storm sewer reservoirs and all letters, communications and maps pertinent thereto, are hereby referred to the Water and Sewer Committee of the Council for study and also to the Engineering Division of the Depart- ment of Public Works for a report as to the engineering feasibility, capacity and practicability of such projects; the latter report to be presented to the Council no later than January 23, 1958. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #47-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the Assistant City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated January 8, 1958, the Council does herein release to the Thomas E. Currie Company, 2531 Conner Avenue, Detroit 15, Michigan, the balance of $6,307.55 due on a contract dated October 22, 1957 for the paving of a portion of Deering Avenue in the City of Livonia; provided, however, that the above company file with the City a maintenance bond for a term of one (1) year and in the amount of 10% of the contract price to cover any and all defects in such paving; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are herein authorized to do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution. Page 3240 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was #48-58 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation of the Assistant City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated January 9, 1958, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolution #667-56 adopted on October 15, 1956, to establish a bond in the amount of $40,000.00 for remaining improvements in Algonquin Park Subdivision. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones,Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #49-58 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation of the Assistant City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated January 9,+ 1958, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of Council resolution #432-57 adopted on June 10, 1957, and also Council resolution #626-57 adopted on August 19, 1957, to establish a bond in the amount of $156,000.00 for remaining improvements in Ann Arbor Trail Subdivision. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Jones, Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: None. The report of the Municipal Court for the month of Decenber, 1957, was received and placed on file. On motion of Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, this 232nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:12 P. M., January 13, 1958. Mar a W. Clark, City Clerk.