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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
OF TIE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 30, 1956, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Nichigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:08 P.M., by the
President of the Council, Austin T. Grant. Councilman Kleinert delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present-- Austin T. Grant,
Rudolf R. Kleinert, 'Sydney B.BagnA11 , Frank O'Neill, David L. Jones, Peter A.
Ventura and John T. Daugherty. Absent-- None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#2)49-56 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 167th regular meeting of
the City Council held April 23, 1956, are approved as submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Jones and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated April 30, 1956 from
the Mayor regarding refund to Clarenceville Public Schools of sewer service rates.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#250-56 RESOLVED that, the recommendation of the Mayor dated April 30,
1956 as to refund of sewer service rates to Clarenceville Public Schools
is accepted and the matter is hereby referred to the City Attorney.
The City Clerk read a letter dated April 27, 1956 from the City Attorney
regarding obligation of the City in the construction of the new sewer, which was
received and placed on file.
Councilman Bagnall was excused at 8:24 P. M., and returned at 8:30 P. M.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#251-56 RESOLVED that, the report of the Finance Committee for the
month of March, 1956, is approved and a summary spread upon the minutes
of this meeting as follows:
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General, Administrative and Legislative:
Legislative 613.58
City Treasurer 151.08
City Clerk 1,010.72
Department of Law 30.00
Justice Court 690.13
Election Commission 1,026.25
Civil Service Commission 240.35
City Planning Commission 321.51
Civil Defense 34.99
Department of Assessment 48.00
City Hall 1,043.09
Board of Appeals 54.32
Board of Review 350.00
Court Building 200.34 $ 5,814.36
Department of Public Safety:
Fire Department 1,361.32
Inspection Department 1,080.27
Police Department 8,841.79 11,283.38
Department of public Works:
Public Works Division 10,223.72
Engineering Division 170.50 10,394.22
Parks and Recreation Department:
Parks Division
1,863.00
Recreation Division 299.58
Forestry Division 128.01 2,290.59
29,702.55
Retirement 5,082.30
Wayne County Library Facilities 15,752.50
Insurance 3,733.27 24,568.07
54,350.62
General Ledger Accounts:
Reserve for Encumbrances 196.00
Gas Tax Refund - Rec. 384.60
Advance - S. D. S. #1 2.25
Dept. of Public Works-Inventory Acct. 1,400.23 1,983.08
TOTAL 56,333.70
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Jones, as Chairman of Civic Center Committee, gave a brief
oral report.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#252-56 RESOLVED that, Councilman Jones be given a vote of thanks for
a study well done, and that the information and recommendations of the
Civic Center Committee be placed on file for further study by the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill, Ventura and Daugherty.
NAYS: Jones and Grant.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Sections 17, 32 and 35 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 3.86, 3.87, 3.88,
3.89 and 3.90", introduced by Councilman Jones April 16, 1956 and tabled April 23, 1956,
was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, O'Neill and Grant.
NAYS: Bagnall, Jones, Ventura and Daugherty.
The President declared the Ordinance denied.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#253-56 RESOLVED that, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an
Ordinance consistent with the intent of the one that was just denied,
but omitting Section 3.90 and Petition No. Z-154.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter dated April 27, 1956 regarding
proposed development in Botsford Park Subdivision.
A recess was called at 9:30 P. M., after which the meeting resumed with all
members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman B*gnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#254-56 RESOLVED that, before determining to install certain improvements
in Botsford Park Subdivision, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special
assessment, the City Engineer is hereby required to ascertain the assessed
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valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement, the number
of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by
public authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant and to pre-
pare, cr cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor, and an
estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk,
together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should
be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general
obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assessments
may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special
assessment district, pursuant to provisions of Section 6 of Ordinance No. 31,
as amended by Ordinances No. 46, 65 and 73.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#255-56 RESOLVED that, the Council suspend the regular order of business
to take care of certain items on the agenda wherein interested persons are
waiting to be heard on those items.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated April 20, 1956 from the
City Planning Commission relative to the opening of West Chicago and Levan Roads in
Section 32, and other relating correspondence.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#256-56 RESOLVED that, inasmuch as the connecting of Levan and West Chicago
Roads would result in the incurrence of an expense in the amount of $20,000,
as estimated by the City Engineer, in the lowering of property values and in
encouragement of increased plant traffic through a residential subdivision,
the City Council hereby denies the recommendation of the City Planning Com-
mission for the opening of these streets.
The City Engineer gave an oral report on the condition of the streets in
Rosedale Gardens Subdivision.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#257-56 RESOLVED that, the request of the Rosedale Gardens Civic
Association as to condition of streets be tabled pending receipt of
a complete report from the City Engineer to the Rosedale Gardens Civic
Association and the Council.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter dated April 26, 1956 from
Nandino Perlongo, attorney for Shirley Cleaners.
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Councilman Jones was excused at 9:37 P. M., and returned at 9:39 P. M.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
#258-56 RESOLVED that,the request of Shirley Cleaners, through their
attorney, Nandino Perlongo, be referred to the City Engineer who is
authorized to obtain the services of Mr. Horgan in order to appraise
the value of the City property on Five Mile Road at Shadyside and report
to the Council within a three week period.
Councilman Daugherty was excused at 10:4.6 P. M.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated April 27, 1956 from
Nandino Perlongo regarding request of Mrs. Stamnitz to recover part of park property
in Schulgren Subdivision.
Councilman Daugherty returned at 10:52 P. M.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
#259-56 RESOLVED that, approval of the plat of Schulgren Subdivision be
tabled pending receipt of a bonafide agreement from Mr. Nandino Perlongo,
attorney for Mrs. Stamnitz, as to the property involved.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read recommendation from the City Planning Com-
mission as to Petition No. Z-157.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#260-56 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning
Commission dated April 20, 1956, as to Petition No. Z-157 of National Bank
of Detroit for change of zoning classification in the Northeast 1/I of
Section 1 from RUB to P-1 is approved, and the City Attorney is instructed
to prepare an ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with
this resolution.
The City Clerk read a letter dated April 23, 1956 from LenRoe Building Company
with request to extend storm sewers in Livonia Gardens Subdivision #2.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#261-56 RESOLVED that, the request of LenRoe Building Ccitpany dated April
23, 1956 to extend storm sewers in Livonia Gardens Subdivision No. 2, in
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in Section 22, is hereby referred to the City Engineer and Wayne County Road
Commission for report and recommendation to the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result;
AYES: O'Neill, Jones, Daugherty, Ventura and Grant.
NAYS: Kleinert and Bagnall.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#262-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a communication from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission dated March 19, 1956, and a recommendation from the Police
Chief dated April 23, 1956, the City Council does hereby approve the request
from Everett Mason, 19162 Farmington Road, Livonia, for adding Zella Mason
(wife) as partner on SDD and SDM licenses, also adding space.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#263-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a communication from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission dated March 28, 1956, and a recommendation from the Police
Chief dated April 23, 1956, the City Council does hereby approve the request
of Boris Oreisdorf and Herman Yagoda for transfer of location of their 1955
Class C license from 3)1015 Plymouth Road to 314101 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Mich.
The City Clerk, Marie W.Clark, read a letter from the City Planning Commission
as to Petition No. Z-155.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
#261-56 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning
Commission dated April 20, 1956 as to Petition No. Z-155 of Sylvia M. and
Arthur H. Seguin for change of zoning classification in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 1 from RUFB to R-1-B is approved, and the City Attorney is in-
structed to prepare an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 60 in accordance
with this resolution.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read a letter dated April 2, 1956 from Practical
Homes Builders and recommendation of the City Engineer dated April 20, 1956.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#265-56 RESOLVED that, the recommendation of the City Engineer dated April
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20, 1956, in regard to the request of Practical Home Builders for improve-
ment of existing right of way on Bretton from Parkville, 300 feet east to
New Hearthstone Subdivision is hereby approved.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, O'Neill, Jones, Ventura and Grant.
NAYS: Bagnall and Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from Marvin L. Kaye, Curtis
Acres Subdivision, and recommendation of City Engineer.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#266-56 RESOLVED that
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 86 requires that concrete paving be
installed in subdivisions,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLviD that the request of Marvin L.
Kaye regarding gravel roads in Curtis Acres Subdi vision be and hereby
is denied.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously
adopted, it was
#267-56 RESOLVED that, Council meetings be scheduled for each Monday
evening in May, at 8:00 o'clock P. M.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read recommendation of City Engineer as to
approval of Kirsh Subdivision.
By Councilman Dazgherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#268-56 RESOLVED that, Mr. Harry Kirsh, Kirsh Construction Company, 21141
Kipling, Oak Park 37, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City
Council to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision: Kirsh
Subdivision, located on the South side of Ann Arbor Trail, approximately
200 feet West of Wayne Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Livonia,
Michigan, and it appearing that tentative approval of said proposed plat
was given by the City Planning Commission under date of March 20, 1956;
and it further appearing that said proposed plat, together with the plans
and specifications for improvements therein, have been approved by the De-
partment of Public Works under date of April 4, 1956; the City Council
does hereby approve said proposed plat on the following conditions:
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(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance with the
Plat Ordinance (No. ).d4) as amended, of the City of Livonia, and the rules
and regulations of the Department of Public Works, within a period of two
years from the date of this resolution;
(2) That the installation of such improvements shall be supervised and
inspected by the Department of Public Works and such improvements shall not
be considered as having been satisfactorily installed until there is filed
with the Council a Certificate as provided in Section iL of said Ordinance
No. 44, as amended;
(3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix her signature to said
Plat until either said improvements have been satisfactorily installed or,
in lieu thereof, these is filed with her by said proprietors a bond to the
City of Livonia, in such form as may be approved by the City Attorney, and
in the following amount: - - - - $85,7140.00
Eighty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Dollars
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of Livonia
have been fully paid; and
(4) On full compliance with the above three conditions and with the pro-
visions of said Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby
authorised to affix her signature to said Plat as evidence of this approval.
low By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#269-56 RESOLVED that, upon employment of an Assistant City Attorney, the
annual salary of the City Attorney is fixed in the amount of $7,200.00 per
year.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#270-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a recommendation of the Mayor dated
April 23, 1956, the position of Assistant City Attorney is hereby created
under Civil Jervice; that the Civil Service Commission is hereby requested
to hold examinations for such position and prepare an eligible list as re-
quired by the Charter; that a salary of $6,000 per year for such Assistant
City Attorney is hereby fixed, subject to concurrence by the Civil Service
Commission; and that the sum of $3,000 is hereby appropriated from the Un-
allocated Fund to the Department of Law to pay the above salary for the
balance of the year.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#271-56 RESOLVED that, the compensation of each member of the Civil
Service Commission is hereby fixed in the amount of $720.00 per year
and that the sum of $210.00 is hereby transferred from the Unallocated
Fund to the Department of Civil Service for the remainder of the fiscal
year.
A roll call vote was taken on the f oregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#272-56 RESOLVED that, the compensation of each member of the Parks
and Recreation Commission is hereby fixed in the amount of $300.00 per
year, payable monthly; that the sum of $875.00 is hereby transferred
from the Unallocated Fund to the Department of Parks and Recreation to
pay such compensation for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective
May 1, 1956.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, O'Neill, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#273-56 RESOLVED that, the balance of the items on this agenda be
tabled until the next regular meeting of the Council, May 7, 1956,
and that this meeting is hereby adjourned.
The President declared the 168th regular meeting of the City Council
duly adjourned at 12:22 A. M., May 1, 1956.
Clark, City Clerk