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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 7, 1956, 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, Austin T. Grant. Councilman Bagnall delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present-- Austin T. Grant,
Rudolf R. Kleinert, Sydney B. Bagnall, Frank O'Neill, David L. Jones, deter A.
Ventura and John T. Daugherty. Absent-- None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#274-56 RESOLVED that, in accordance with the provisions of Section 21
of Ordinance No. 27, for this meeting only, the provisions of Section 5
of Ordinance No. 27 be and hereby are suspended only in so far as it
pertains to the reading of the minutes of a previous meeting; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 168th regular
meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia held on April 30, 1956
be and hereby are approved as submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Bagnall , Chairman of the Finance Committee, gave a brief oral
report.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#275-56 RESOLVED that, the purchase of the uniforms as detailed on
Police Department Requisitions #4369 and #4370, less the items for 170
emblems, be hereby approved and Police Commissioner Hay authorized, in
this purchase only, to specify the vendor or vendors from whom the
purchase will be made.
The City Clerk, Marie W.Clark, read a letter from the City Planning Com-
mission as to Petition No. Z-158 of Milton Schroeder.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman 3agnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#276-56 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission dated April 20, 1956 as to Petition No. Z-158
of Milton Schroeder for change of zoning classification in the North-
east 1/4 of Section 14 from RUFB to R-1 is approved, and such petition
is hereby denied, without prejudice.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read various communications dealing with
the request of Civil Engineers, Inc., for verification of information on Merri-Joy
Subdivision #2, which were received and placed on file.
The City Cleric read a petition of residents on Merriman Road to dedicate
property for a continuation of the street.
By C ounci lman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#277-56 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition of residents to
dedicate property for the full width of Merriman Road in Section 3, the
Council does hereby withhold acceptance of such dedication until such
time as the petitioners indicate their agreement to accepting a special
assessment for the purpose of bringing the dedicated highway property
up to minimum County highway specifications.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read communications relative to the approval
of Schulgren Subdivision and the installation of a 1211 water line.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#278-56 RESOLVED that, the matter of repayment for future tap-ins
into the water main for the Schulgren Subdivision be referred to the
City Attorney and the petitioner to work out some form of contract
to present to the Council for approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution math the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, O'Neill, Jones, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the City Planning Com-
mission as to Yard Requirements for C-2 uses in 14-1 districts.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#279-56 RESOLVED that, the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
dated March 8, 1956 as to yard requirements for C-2 uses in M-1 districts
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is approved and the City Attorney is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 60 in conformance with this recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, O'Neill, Jones, Ventura and Grant.
NAYS: Kleinert and Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the City Planning Com-
mission as to proposed additional fire station sites.
A recess was called at 9:25 P. M., after whichthe meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meet i.ng.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#280-56 RESOLVED that, the proposed additional fire station sites as
designated by Albe Munson, planning consultant,are approved, and the
City Planning Commission is requested to designate these sites on the
master plan, and that immediate acquisition of the property await further
recommendation from the Fire Commissioner.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill, Jones, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Daugherty introduced the following Ordinance:
NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 17 AND 32
OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA,
AND AMEN1XNG 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 AND 3.89
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission
dated March 8, 1956 on Petitions No. Z-1314a, Z-138a as amended, and Z-1/49 as amended,
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and March 23, 1956 on Petition No. Z-150, having been considered by the Council, the
Council hereby adopts 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 3.86. Petition No. Z-131a of Ernest P. LaJoie, et al,
is hereby granted; the zoning classification of the premises described
in said Petition is hereby changed from R-U-F-B to C-2 and R-1-A as re-
quested in said Petition; and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32 of said
Zoning Map is hereby amended to conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3.87. Petition No. Z-138a as amended, of Fred and Celia
Schmidt, et al, is hereby granted; the zoning classification of the premises
described in said Petition is hereby changed from R-U-F-B to C-2 and R-1-A
as requested in said Petition; and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32 of said
Zoning Map is hereby amended to conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3.88. Petition No. Z-149, as amended, of Harry Slatkin
Builders, et al, is hereby granted; the zoning classification of the
premises described in said Petition is hereby changed from R-U-F-B to
C-2 and R-1-A as requested in said Petition; and the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 32 of said Zoning Map is hereby amended to conform to the change
made in this section.
Section 3.89. Petition No. Z-150, as amended, of Harry M.
Kirsh, ?resident, K & M Land Company is hereby granted; the zoning
classification of the premises described in said Petition is hereby
changed from AG-B to C-2 and R-1-A as requested in said Petition; and
the South 1/2 of Section 17 of said Zoning Map is hereby amended to
conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3. The attached map designated "Amendment No. 23 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 approved, established and made a
part hereof.
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.
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Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinance:
NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 35 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, AND
AMENDING ARTICLE 3.00 OF THE ZONING OR-
DINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 60, OF THE CITY
OF LIVONIA, BY ADDING THERETO SECTION
3.90.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission
dated March 23, 1956 on Petition No. Z-151 , having been considered by the Council,
the Council hereby adopts said Petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance and the Zon-
ing Map of the City of Livonia; and all proceedings heretofore conducted on said
Petition is 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 section:
Section 3.90. Petition No. Z-151 , as amended, of Marjorie
Ferry and Margaret S. and Peter W. Decker, is hereby granted; the
zoning classification of the premises described in said petition is
hereby changed from R-U-F-B to R-1-A as requested in said petition;
and the West 1/2 of Section 35 of said Zoning Map is hereby amended
to conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3. The attached map designated °Amendment No. 24 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 approved, established and made a
part hereof.
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.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a petition of Edward Steiner dated
April 30, 1956.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
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RESOLVED that, the request of Edward Steiner be and hereby
L is denied,
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#281-56 RESOLVED that, the request of Edward Steiner dated April 30,
1956 be tabled and that the President is requested to appoint a com-
mittee to meet with Mr. Steiner in this regard and report to the Council.
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.
President Grant thereupon appointed the following members to such com-
mittee: Councilmen Bagnall, Daugherty and Grant.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the Mayor regarding a
proposed ordinance from Wayne County Road Commissioners.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall„ it was
#282-56 RESOLVED that, the report of Mayor Brashear dated April 30, 1956
as to proposed ordinance from Wayne County Road Commission regulating the
use of water in Livonia is hereby referred to the Committee of the Whole
for further study.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, read letter from the Livonia Chamber of Commerce
requesting permission to present a flag to the City in observance of Michigan Week.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by CouncilmanBagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#283-56 RESOLVED that, the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby
accept the offer of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce to present the City
of Livonia with an official Michigan Flag, for display in the Council
Chambers; that the Council is pleased that the presentation will be made
on Monday evening, May 21, 1956 as its first order of business; and that
the Council hereby extends its appreciation and thanks to the Livonia
Chamber of Commerce for takingenactive interest in affairs of a civic
nature, and in observance of Michigan Week.
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By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman isagnall„ it was
#28)4-56 ROLVED that
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has previously entered into a contract
with the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners for certain sewer improve-
ments within the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said contract the Board of Wayne County Road
Commissioners has let contracts and commenced the construction of said im-
provements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has been receiving numerous com-
plaints from its citizens along the right-of-way of said sewer improvement
system concerning the manner in which said contractors installing said
system are leaving the premises; and
WIEREAS, under its contract with the Board of Wayne County Road
Commissioners no provisions are made for the City to have an inspector on
behalf of the City to work in co-ordination with the Board of Wayne County
Road Commissioners, to see that said improvements are installed in a manner
satisfactory to both the Board and the City, and further, whereas there are
no provisions made in said contract for the City to in any way acknowledge,
help or give information to its citizens in their numerous complaints as
heretofore mentioned; and
WHEREAS, it is the request of the City Council, and upon re-
commendation of the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, that these
matters be brought to the attention of the Board of Wayne County Road
Commissioners, and. their cooperation solicited to alleviate and correct
the aforesaid situations;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, t hat the Livonia City Council respect-
fully requests that the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners allow the
City at' Livonia to engage an inspector, to be known as an "Inspector Co-
ordinator,11 to work with the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, in
the inspection of the aforesaid system; that the City of Livonia be allowed
to e stablish an information and service bureau to handle the complaints of
its citizens, and in connection therewith to engage a clerk-typist; that
the salaries of such inspector and clerk-typist be pi d as an expense of
said qr stem.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilmaa Jones, it was
RESOLVED that the question of an inspector and clerk-typist
for t eking care of sewer complaints be tabled until such time as the
Council has all the information necessary to make a decision.
Councilman Daugherty allied for a division of the question and President
Grant ruled that the motion could not be divided. Councilman Daugherty then
challenged the ruling of the Chair.
President Grant relinquished the Chair to Councilman Kleinert at 10:19 P. M.,
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and a roll call vote was taken on the challenge of the ruling of the Chair, with
the following result:
AYES: Jones, Ventura, Grant and Kleinert.
NAYS: Bagnall, Daugherty and O'Neill.
The Chairman declared the ruling of the Chair was sustained.
The President resumed the Chair at 10:23 P. DU
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to table with the following result:
AYES: Jones and Ventura.
NAYS: Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill, Daugherty and Grant.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
RESOLVED that the question of the inspector and clerk-typist
for handling complaints about the sewer construction be tabled until
anagreement has been received in writing from Jerome & Co.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones and Ventura.
NAYS: Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill, Daugherty and Grant.
The President declared the resolution denied.
A roll call vote was taken on resolution #284-56 with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, BagnR311 O'Neill, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Jones and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#285-56 RESOLVED that, there is hereby created and established the
position of Executive Secretary to serve the office of the Mayor; that
such Secretary shall be in the classified Civil Service and the Civil
Service Commission shall conduct examinations thereon; that the salary
for such Secretary shall be that of Secretary A; and that there is hereby
transferred from the Unallocated Fund of the Budget to the Executive De-
partment the sum of $2,425.00 to pay such salary for the balance of the
fiscal year.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Bagnall, O'Neill, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#286-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to subsection L , Section 7, Ordinance
No. 27, the agenda of the Council be closed as of five o'clock in the
afternoon of the Friday, one week immediately preceding the next regular
meeting of the Council; that the City Clerk is hereby authorized to close
the same accordingly; that such agenda be prepared and a copy thereof be
delivered to each member of the Council prior to the close of the business
day of Thursday next preceding the regular meeting of the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Ventura and Daugherty.
NAYS: Kleinert, Jones and Grant.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On motion of Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and
unanimously adopted, this 169th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 10:53 P. M., May 7, 1956.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk