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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SEVLNTY-FIRST REGULAR I‘VgTING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 21, 1956, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order ac, approximately 8:12 P. 1,140 by the
President of the Council, Austin Grant. Oyuncilman O'Neill delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present-- Austin Grant, Rudolf R. Kleinert,
Sydney B. Bagnall, Frank O'Neill, David L. Jones, Peter A. Ventura and John T.
Daugherty. Absent-- None.
As part of the celebration of Michigan Week, Mr. Wilson W.Edgar and Dr.
George Rovin presented to the Council, on behalf of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce,
a Michigan Flag and staff. The flag was accepted by President of the Council, Austin
Grant, who thanked the Chamber of Commerce and stated thai, the flag would henceforth
be displayed in the Council Chambers along with the American Flag.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#322-56 RE.,OLVED that, the minutes of the 170th regular meeting of the
City C ouncil held May 14, 1953, are approved as corrected.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnail„ OiNeill „ Jones, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Kleinert and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
At the request of Councilman Kleinert, Councilman Bagnall„ Chairman of
the Finance Committee, made the following statement: To clarify the statement of
the Finance Committee referring to "unsealed bids", it was intended to mean that
Section 9 of Ordinance No. 35 had not been complied with, with specific reference
to the section dealing with bids for purchases in excess of 0.2000.00.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#323-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Commissioner of
Police, there is hereby transferred from the Repair and Maintenance of
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Special Uniforms Account of the Police .Department Budget to the New
Uniforms - Special Police Account, of the Police Department Budget the
sum of 000.00;
RESOLdED FURTHER, that there is hereby appropriated from the
Unallocated Fund of the Budget to the New Uniform - Special Police Account
of the Police Department Budget the sum of $231.60.
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 Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#324-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Commissioner of
Police, there is hereby appropriated and transferred from the Unallocated
Fund of the Budget to the Budget of the Department of Police the sum of
$500.00 to be known as the Physicians Emergency Fund to provide for the
services of an attending physician or physicians, that may be necessary
because of emergency situations.
President Grant relinquished the chair to Vice President O'Neill at 8:40 P.M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
RESOLVED that,the request of the ±'olice Commissioner for an
appropriation of 4500.00 for a Physicians Emergency Fund be tabled for
further discussion by the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Ventura and Daugherty.
NAYS: Kleinert, Bagna11 , Grant and O'Neill.
The Vice President declared the resolution denied.
The Clerk read a letter dated May 16, 1956 from Police Commissioner Hay.
A roll call vote was taken on resolution #324-56 with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Bagnall , Grant and O'Neill.
NAYS: Jones, Ventura and Daugherty.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
The President resumed the chair at 8:56 P.M.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
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#325-56 RESOLVED that
W}1ERii,AS, it appears from the statement and certificate of
the Board of City Canvassers relative to the special election held in
the City of Livonia, upon the 16th day of May, 1956, that the result
of the vote upon the question of ratifying the ordinance granting a
franchise to Consumers Power Company, which said ordinance was adopted
by the City Council upon the 12th day of March, 1956, was as follows:
YES NO
Precinct No. 1: 15 3
Precinct No. 2: 54 5
Precinct No. 3: 35 2
Precinct No. 4.: 3)4 1
Precinct No. 5: 42 0
Precinct No. 6: 9 13
Precinct No. 7: 44 0
Precinct No. 8: 12 20
Precinct No. 9: 1 15
Precinct No.10: 17 1
Precinct No.11: 15 1
Precinct No.12: 4 1
Precinct No.13: 19 3
Precinct No.14: 19 8
Precinct No.15: 31 3
Precinct No.16: 16 0
Total votes for said proposition 367
Total votes against said proposition 76
WHEREAS, said proposition received the affirmative vote of
more than three-fifths of the electors voting thereon at said election,
and said election was otherwise conducted in accordance with the resolu-
tion of this Council and with the laws of this state;
THEREFORE, it is hereby determined that the result of said
election as shown by said certificate, be and is hereby declared the
result thereof, and it is further determined that said proposition was
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duly approved and ratified by the affirmative vote of mere than three-
fifths of the electors of said City voting thereon.
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 Jones, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED that, the Council concur in the compromise proposition
offered by Edward Steiner in the letter dated May 21, 1956, and presented
by the Committee, and that the Council accept such agreement.
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.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#326-56 RESOLVED that, the petition of Edward Steiner for back salary
requested in petition of April 30, 1956, be and hereby is denied.
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 Clerk read a letter dated May 17, 1956 from the Parks and Recreation
Department as to the Fire works bids.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnal l, it was
#327-56 RESOLVED that, on recommendation of the Parks and Recreation
Commission dated May 17, 1956, the bid of Atlantic Fire Works Company
in the amount of 4,637.50 is hereby approved.
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.
The Clerk read a letter dated May 1L,., 1956 from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#328-56 RESOLVED that, the request of the 4'oning Board of Appeals dated
May 1)4, 1956, for an appropriation of $250.00 is hereby approved; provided,
however, that any expenditures be limited to 520.00 for individ»a1 brief
cases.
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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Dazgherty, it was
RESOLVE)) that, the roll call vote on the amendment to Ordinance
No. 60 containing Petition No. Z-154 of Peter trJ. Decker, be tabled until
such time as Mr. Decker has made his own contract with John Tiano.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagna11 , Ventura and Daugherty.
NAYS: Kleinert, O'Neill, Jones and Grant.
The President declared the resolution denied.
The Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Section 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 Section 3.90", introduced by Council-
man Kleinert May 7, 1956, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted
thereon with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, O'Neill, Jones and Grant.
NAYS: Bagnall, Ventura and Daugherty.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on date
of publication.
A recess was called at 9:37 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 Councilmanann Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#329-56 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendation from the
City Planning Commission, the proposed RU Zoning Amendment to Ordinance
No. 60, as amended by the Council, is hereby referred back to the City
Planning Commission for a public hearing, as required by law, on the
proposed zoning amendment.
The Clerk read a letter dated May 114, 1956 from the Board of Wayne County
Road Commissioners.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#330-56 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Board of
Wayne County Road Commissioners dated May 14, 1956, wherein it is re-
commended that the sewer project as now set up oe completed before con-
sidering possible extensions which require additions to the contract,
the Council does hereby concur in such recommendation and does hereby
direct that any requests for extensions to the new sewer system be placed
on file for consideration after completion of the present project.
By Councilman. Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#331-56 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning
Commission dated May 17, 1956, as to Petition No. Z-168, initiated by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion is approved, amended as follows:
"Section 11.17 Drive-In Restaurants. The term 'drive-in
restaurants' shall include any and all drive-in businesses
serving food, beverages or refreshments. Notwithstanding
any of the foregoing provisions of this ordinance, no
drive-in restaurant shall be permitted to be erected,
established or operated within the City of Livonia, ex-
cept in a C-2 district upon approval of the City Planning
Commission after due notice and hearing in the manner pro-
vided in subsection (a) of Section 17.03 of this Ordinance."
and the City Attorney is instructed to prepare an Ordinance Amending
Ordinance No. 60 in conformance with this resolution.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#332-56 RESOLVED that, the matter of fixed monthly expense accounts
of 1125.00 for City officials be referred to the Committee of the Whole
for further study.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
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#333-56 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendation of the Mayor
dated May 9, 1 56, the car and car maintenance fund in the Mayor's budget
is hereby transferred to the i-blice Department as of April 9, 1956.
Councilman Kleinert asked for a division of the question, which was denied
by the President.
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.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#334-56 RESOLVED that, the request of James Cleveland, Local #262, UAW ,
to place a tent or voting booth on the easement of Amrhein Road for the
purpose of conducting an election May 23, 1956, is hereby approved; pro-
vided that the Union will assume any and all liabilities incurred.
The Clerk read a letter dated May 1), 1956 from Trojan Building Company,
and letter dated May 21, 1956 from the City Lngineer.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#335-56 RESOLVED that, the request of Trojan. Building Company dated May
15, 1956, for a Special Trust Fund for the paving of Farmington Road, be
referred to the City Attorney for preparation of a contract to be presented
to the Council at the meeting of Iay 28, 1956.
The Clerk read a letter dated May 16„ 1956 from Samuel Bankle and letter
dated May 11, 1956 from George Jerome & Company.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
R1sOLVED that, contingent upon approval of the City Engineer
and Board of 'viayne County Road Commission, permission is granted to
Samuel Bankle to extend sewer on Ashurst Avenue, in accordance with
his request dated May 15, 1956.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#336-56 RESOLVED that, the request of Samuel Bankle dated May 16, 1956
to extend sewer on Ashurst be tabled pending receipt of a survey and re-
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port from George Jerome & Company.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, O'Neill, Jones, Ventura and Daugherty.
NAYS: Kleinert and Grant.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by councilman Bagnall„ it was
#337-56 RE,30LVED that, pursuant to subsection 4, 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 a tentative agenda be prepared and a copy
thereof be delivered to each member of the Council prior to the close
of the business day of Monday next preceding the regular meeting of the
Council; that a final agenda be prepared as approved by the Council, for
public distribution by 4:30 P. M., Friday preceding the next regular Council
meeting; and that all prior resolutions or other actions of the Councils
pertaining to the closing of the agenda, contrary hereto or in conflict
herewith, are hereby repealed and rescinded.
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 Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#338-56 RESOLVED that, the Council, having beenrequested by the Board
of Wayne County road Commissioners to concur with the Board in the expendi-
ture of the sum of 500.00 as a contract "extra" for the landscaping of a
proposed pumping station to be erected by the Board, on Farmington Road
north of Five Mile Road, in connection with the contract between the City
and the Board for the Livonia sanitary sewer project; that the Council
hereby concurs with the request of the Boai d of Wayne County Road Commissioners
for the expenditure of such sum as aforesaid.
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 Daugherty was excused at 11:14 P. M.
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The Clerk read copy of a letter dated May 10, i956 to the Federal ousing
Administration from the office of the 4a.-ne County Drain Commissioner regarding
drain closing.
Councilman Daugherty r eturned at 11:17 P. N.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#339-56 IIMOLVED that, Drain Commissioner Christopher Mulle be invited
to attend a study meeting with the Council of the City of Livonia, on a
Thursday evening, as soon as conveniently possible.
On motion of Councilman Kleinert, seconded by CounciLman Daugherty and
unanimously adopted, this 171st regular meeting of the City Council was duly ad-
journed at 11:22 P. M., May 21, 1956.
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