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MINUTES OF THE TWO HUNDRED SIXTEENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL► OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 12, 1957, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 7:52 P. M., by the
Vice President of the Council. Councilman Kleinert delivered the invocation. Roll
was called with the following result: Present-- Frank O'Neill, Rudolf R. Kleinert,
David L. Jones, Peter A. Ventura and John T. Daugherty. Absent-- Aumtin T.Grant
and Sydney B.Bagnall.
The hour of 7:30 P. M., having arrived, Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, opened
and read bids for Motor Vehicle Higknray Bonds from the following canpanies; which
complete break-down appears in resolution #591-57:
1. Braun, Bosworth & Co., providing for an average interest rate
of 4.3735%
2. H. V. Sattley & Co., providing for an average interest rate of
4.3593%
3. Stranahan Harris & Co., providing for an average interest rate
of 4,33744%.
Hy Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#590-57 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for Motor Vehicle Highway
Bonds be referred to the Accounting Department, the Legal Department
and Mr. Louis Schimmel, Municipal Advisory Council, for report and re-
commendation.
At 8:00 o'clock P.M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed
with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#591-57 RESOLVED that
WHEREAS, August 12, 1957, at 7:30 o'clock P. M., Eastern Standard
Time, has been set for the date of opening bids for the purchase of $300,000.00
1957 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bonds of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan;
AND WHEREAS, said bids have been publicly opened and read;
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AND WHEREAS, the following bids have been received:
Bidder Maturity Interest Rate Premium
Braun, Bosworth & Co. 1958-1963 4 1/2% $2014.00
19614-1969 4 1/14%
1970-1972 4 1/2%
Average Interest: 4.3735%
H. V. Sattley & Co. 1958-1964 4 % 1.80
1965-1957 14 1/4%
1968-1972 4 1/2%
Average Interest: 4,3593%
Stranahan, Harris & Co. 1958-1967 4 1/2% 216.00
1968-1972 14 1/14%
Average Interest: 4.3371114%
AND WHEREAS, the bid of Stranahan, Harris & Co., has been determined
to produce the lowest interest cost to the City;
NOW, THEREPORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The bid of Stranahan, Harris & Company, as above stated,
be and the same is hereby accepted.
2. The check of the unsuccessful bidders be returned to
each bidder's representative or by registered mail.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and O'Neill.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#592-57 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 215th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held July 29, 1957, are hereby approved
as submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Daugherty and O'Neill,.
NAYS: Jones.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#593-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
department of Law in regard to the taxicab licenses, and having re-examined
the application of Livonia transit Company, Inc., to operate a taxicab ser-
vice in the City, dated July 16, 1957, and finding that a serious conflict
exists between it and another taxicab application previously filed and acted
upon, Council resolution #560-57 shall be and hereby is rescinded; and
further, that no action shall be taken oft the aforesaid application until
there is designated thereon a color scheme that is dissimilar to that of
other taxicab applicants and licensees.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#591 -57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Fire Commissioner
dated August 1, 1957, and approved by the Mayor August 6, 1957, the amount
of $00.00 is hereby transferred to Account #19, Travel and Education, from
the following accounts: Acct. #10, $300.00; Acct. #12, $100.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and O'Neill.
NIYS: None.
Ay Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#595-57 RESOLVED that, the Department of Public Works be instructed to
take bids on additional office equipment which they wish to purchase,
mentioned in letter of August 7, 1957, from Dave Main i ager and LaVern
Schrader, and then present bids and request for transfer of funds to the
Council at a later date.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter from the Accounting Department
regarding funds for Judicial Department.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#596-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of Victor Phillips,
Chief Accountant, and Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, dated August 2, 1957,
the Council does hereby concur with said recommendation, and the sum of
$280.00 is hereby transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to Judicial
Budget Account #1-A for substitute judge fees for the dates as listed in
the above report.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and O'Neill.
NAYS: None.
The hour of 8:30 P. M., having arrived, Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, opened
and read the following bids;
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RADIO EQUIPMENT - Department of Public Works
1. Motorola
Mobile Transmitters $1,350.00
Installation5.00
Total ,
Less Discount 135,00
Net Total , •
2 . General Electric
Mobile Transmitters $1,069.20
InstpllAtion wr,r5.00
Total ,
3. Norman A. Sholseth (R.C.A.)
Mobile Transmitters $1,306.00
Installation 50.00
Total 4,356.00
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#597-57 IESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for radio equipment be referred
to the Department of Public Works for report and mcmmbendatio.
GASOLINE
1. Standard Oil Co. 14 1/4 cents per gallon
1%, 30 days.
2. Pure Oil Co. 114 1/4 cents per gallon
1%, 30 days.
3. Plymouth Oil Co. 13.95 cents per gallon
1%, 10 days.
4. Sinclair Refining Co. 114 1/4 cents per gallon
1%, 10 days.
5. Speedway Petroleum 14 1/4 cents per gallon
1%, 10 days; net 30 days.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#598-57 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for gasoll' b e referred
to the Department of Public Works for report and mcommendatton.
Pursuant to resolution #537-57, the City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, opened
and read the following bids for Workmen's Compensation Insurance:
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1. Midwest Underwriters $11,965.0
Discount 537.70
Total $11,425.25
Deposit premium: $5,712.63
2. William Wood Agency, Inc. $10,628.20
Deposit premium: $5,314.10
terms, 45 days, net
3. Livonia Agency $11,963.03
Deposit premium, one half of estimated annual premium.
4. Hardware Mutuals $11,963.03
Premium discount 537.78
Total $11,425.25
Deposit premium: $5,712.63
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#599-57 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for Workmen's Compensation
Insurance are hereby referred to the Insurance Committee of the Council
for report and recommendation.
Marie W. Clark read a letter dated August 5, 195?, frees the City Clerk and
Chief Accountant, regarding accounting machines.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#600-57 RESOLVED that, the request of the City Clerk and Chief Accountant
dated August 5, 1957, be tabled to the next Committee of the Whole meeting.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter from the Department of Public Works
regarding a registered Civil Engineer, which was referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of a resolution.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Department of Public Works regarding
immediate improvement of Levan Road and letter from Assistant City Engineer to Director
of Public Works.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#601-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the Department of
Public Works and approved by the Mayor, dated August 12, 1957, the sum of
$10,000.00 is hereby transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus to the
Department of Public Works Account, Road Improvements, specifically for the
improvement of Levan Road and the Department of Public Works is instructed
to make haste with this improvement program.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Daugherty and O'Neill.
NAYS: Jones.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read the recommendation of the Department of
Public Wcrks regarding bid f cr Bituminous Patching Material.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#602-57 RESOLVED that, the report of the Department of Public Works dated
August 2, 1957, relative to the bid for Bituminous patching material is ap-
proved and the bid is awarded to A and A Asphalt Paving Company, 10145 Haynes
Avenue, Birmingham, Michigan, in the amount of $7.00 per ton, such being
the low bid.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and O'Neill.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#603-57 RESOLED that, the rules and regulations of the Parks and Re-
creation Commission be referred to the nett Committee of the Whole meeting
of the Council.
At 9:12 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed at 10:09 P.M.
with all members present who were named as present in the erriginal roll call of this
meeting.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones end unatimaisly
adopted, it was
#6014-57 RESOLVED that, the Council suspend the regular order of business
to take care of certain items on the agenda wherein people are waiting to
be heard on those items.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter from the Mayor regarding drainage
problem in Coventry Gardens and letter from Mr. Robert E. Haupt, petitioner.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#605-57 RESOLVED that, the letter from Robert E. Haupt, 15601 Surrey Road,
Livonia, dated July 15, 1957, wherein he requests that action be taken to
correct the inadequate storm drainage condition existing at the rear of
Lots 311, 312, 313 and 31.11 inCoventry Gardens Subdivision, is hereby re-
ferred to the City Engineer and Water and Sewer Division for stud and a
further report and recommendation.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter dated August 12, 1957 from the
Department of Public Works regarding Ann Arbor Trail Subdivision.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#6o6-57 RESOLVED that, the division of Ann Arbor Trail Subdivision be
referred to the next Committee of the Whole meeting of the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AXES: Ventura, Daugherty and O'Neill.
NAYS: Kleinert and Jones.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a petition dated March 18, 1957, received
July 30, 1957, requesting paving of Cardwell and Cavell Streets.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#607-57 RESOLVED that, the petition of residents dated March 18 1957,
for the paving of Cardwell and Cavell Streets be referred to the Engineer-
ing Department for an a nalysis of the feasibility of paving and drainage
at this time, such report to be presented to the Council on Thursday,
August 22, 1957.
Councilman Ventura read a report from the Legislative Committee of the
Council, dated August 6, 1957, which was received aid placed on file.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter f ron Paul J. Duchin regarding
Rosedale Gardens street paving.
By Councilmen Ventura,, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#608-57 RESOLVED that, the letter of Mr. Paul J. Duchin, 11027 Arden,
dated July 11, 1957, in connection with the recent flooding in Rosedale
Gardens Subdivision, is herewith referred to the Department of Public
Works for its investigation and report and recommendation.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
RESOLVED that, the letter of Mrs.J. Lamb, 18925 Loveland Avenue,
dated July 10, 1957, wherein certain information is requested concerning
the availability and location of sanitary sewers, is hereby referred to
the Water and Sewer Committee of the Council for its study and a report
and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones and Ventura.
NAYS: Kleinert, Daugherty and O'Neill.
The Vice President declared the resolution denied,
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#609-57 RESOLVED that, the letter from Mrs. J. Lamb, 18925 Loveland Avenue,
dated July 10, 1957, relative to sewers and drainage in Seven 14ile and Farm-
ington Road area be referred to the Engineering Department for report and re-
commendation, with a copy of said report to be sent to Mrs. Lamb.
The letter from a citizen re: drainage in Bell Creek area was removed from
the agenda.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#610-57 RESOLVED that, the letter f rom Mr. Walter M. Grayson, 15508 May-
field dated July 12, 1957; and letter from Mr. George L. Rae, 311]0 Hathaway,
dated July 22, 1957, regarding drainage conditions, are hereby referred to
the Engineering Department for report to the Council.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter dated July 13, 1957, from the
Detroit Suburban Newspapers.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#611-57 RESOLVED that, the publisher of the Livonian be and hereby is
urged to secure certification of their average weekly circulation under
ABC rules in order that the offer of R. E. McGriff, Secretary-Treasurer
of Detroit Suburban Newspapers as made in paragraph #!t of his letter of
July 13, 1957, may be fulfilled.
The Ordinance entitled ',An Ordinance Amending Sections 5, 6, 114 and 20 of
the Zoning Map of the City of Livonia, and Amending Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance,
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Ordinance No. 60 of the City of Livonia, by Adding Thereto Sections 3.126, 3.127, 3.128,
3.129 and 3.130", introduced by Councilman Ventura July 29, 1957, was taken from the
table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and O'Neil.l.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
date of publication, August 29, 1957.
The Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Subsection (i) of Section
11.02 of Article 11.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60, as amended, of the
City of Livonia", introduced by Councilman Kleinert July 29, 1957, was taken from
the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and O'Neill.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
date of publication, August 29, 1957.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#612-57 RESOLVED that, Edwin M. Orr, consulting engineer, be authorized
to prepare a report and revised tentative plan for sanitary sewers for
the area defined in the letter from the Department of Public Works dated
August 5, 1957, with the possibility of an outlet through the Merri-Five
Mile Subdivision or any other accessible sanitary outlet.
Councilman Ventura read the following report from the Insurance Committee
regarding Workmen's Compensation Insurance:
The Insurance Committee having met on August 12, 1957, in con-
nection with the bids for Workmen's Compensation Insurance for the City,
herewith submits the following report:
Pursuant to resolution #537-57 of the Council, bids were ad-
vertised for Workmen's Compensation Insurance for the City for a period
of one year, commencing August 1, 1957. In this conne ation, bids were
received on August 12, 1957 at 8:30 P. M., from four companies. Their
names and bids are as follows:
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1. A. Midwest Underwriters, Inc. $11,963.03
B. Est. premium deposit 537.78
C. Total estimated annual premium 11,425.25
D. Deposit premium 5,712.63
2. The Livonia Agency, Inc.
A. Total annual premium $11,963.03
3. William Wood Agency, Inc.
A. Total estimated annual premium $10,628.20
B. Deposit premium 5,3114.10
4. Hardware Mutuals
A. Estimated advance premium $11,425.25
B. Estimated savings based upon
current dividend 1,713.79
C. Estimated net cost 9,711.46
D. Deposit premium b ased upon
quarterly audit 5,712.63
The Insurance Committee has carefully considered the above
mentioned bids and believe that the Workmen's Compensation Insurance
should be awarded to Hardware Mutuals for the following reason:
14, If the Company pays its estimated dividend based upon
current dividend the total cost to the City would be in the amount of
$9,711.146, which in effect would furnish the Workmen's Compensation
Insurance to the City at the lowest cost. Although this dividend can-
not be guaranteed, the company has paid it every year since 19114 and it
can be reasonably expected to pay the same this year, and this dividend
is not contingent upon losses sustained by the City, but upon losses by
the Company itself.
2. It is true that perhaps the estimated dividend of the
Livonia Agency, Inc., might result in a lower cost to the City if the
maximum dividend was returned. We believe this is not likely to happen
as the estimated dividend of this company depends upon the loss ratio
of the City itself, and past experience shows that the loss ratio is
likely to be such that no dividend will be returned. It is also noted
that the bid of Midwest Underwriters, Inc., falls in this same category.
3. It is to be noted that no dividend is returnable in the
bid of the William Wood Agency, Inc., as the same is a stock company
and dividends are not returnable there under, with the exception of
the discounted premium, which is contained in the bid.
4. It is our further opinion that the safety program will
increase with the services of Hardware Mutuals, thereby resulting in
future less expensive Workmen's Compensation Insurance for the City in
that the initial rate will be less because of the greater safety
program and experience.
We, therefore, recommend that the Workmen's Compensation In-
surance be granted to Hardware Mutuals, and in support thereof offer
the following resolution.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#613-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the various bide submitted to
the City for the furnishing of Workmen's Compensation Insurance to the City,
at the regular meeting of August 12, 1957, and upon recommendation of the
Insurance Committee of the same date, which recommendation was that said
Workmen's Compensation Insurance should be awarded to Hardware Mutuals;
that the Workmen's Compensation Insurance is hereby awarded to the Hardware
Actuals for a period of one year, according to the terms and conditions as
set forth in their bid dated July 26, 1957, addressed to the City, and their
bid is hereby accepted; that such insurance shall be for a period of one
year commencing August 1, 1957; that any and all other policies of Work-
men's Compensation Insurance carried by the City are hereby terminated
and cancelled upon the effective date of this insurance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: aiCLeinert, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and O'Neill•
NAYS: None.
-*Councilman Kleinert abstained from voting which is recorded as a yes Note under the
provisions of Ordinance No. 27, Section 19.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#6314-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Director of
Public Works dated July 25, 1957, in which he requests that Edwin I. Orrr
be temporarily engaged as City Engineer because of the vacancy of position
of City Engineer due to the resignation of W. R. McCary, and it appearing
to be necessary for the City to presently have the services of a registered
Civil Engineer to act for the City; that Mr. Edwin M. Orr is hereby engaged
for a period of three (3) months, effective as of August 13, 1957, to act
in such capacity for the City; that his salary shall be in the sum of
$1,000.00 per month, for such services rendered during such period.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Ventura, Jones, Daugherty and O'Neill.
NAYS: None.
On motion of Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and
unanimously adopted, this 216th regular meeting of the Council of the City at Livonia
was duly adjourned to Monday, August 19, 1957, at 8:00 o'clock P. M., the time of
this adjournment being 11:29 P. M., August 12, 1957.
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Mar s W. Clazc, City Clerk