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MINUTL5 OF 111-E ONE HUNDRifiD 6EViX-fl-FIFTH REGUIJu MEETING
OF TIE COUNCiL OF THE, CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 18, 1956, the aoove meetin, was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to ordei at approximately 8:14 P. M., by the
President of the Council, Austin Grant. Councilman iaeinert delivered the invo-
cation. fi.oli was called with the following result: Present-- Austin Grant, Frank
O'Neill, Sydney .6. Liagnall, Itudolf R. iaeinert, David L. Jones, Peter A.Ventura
and John T. Daugherty. Absent-- None,
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
#404-56 RLDT"OLVED that, in accordance with the provisions of Section 21
of Ordinance Jo. 27, for this meting only, the provisions of Section 5
of Ordinance No. 27, be and hereby are suspended only insofar as it per-
tains to the reading of the minutes of a previous meeting; and
BE 12 FURT RESOLTED that, the minutes of the 174th regular
meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia held June 11, 1956, be and
hereby are a_proved as submitted.
A roll call vote w‘ns taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Barna11, laeinert, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk, Marie `4". Clar,:, read a letter dated June 18, 19'56 from
the Piaror regareing purchase of a typewriter for the Mayor's secretary.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#405-56 RiLOLVED that, the request of the Mayor dated June 18, 1956
for the purchase of an IBM Executive Model Typewriter be referred to
the Finance Committee for report and recommenclntion.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated June 18, 1956 from
the Aayor, together with petition dated June 1)4, .L)56 from the employees of the
City Hall, requesting air conditioning.
By Councilman O'Neill, sLconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
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#106-56 RESOLVED that, the recommendation of the Mayor dated June 18,
1956 and petition of employees dated June 14, 1956 for air conditioning
in the City Hall be tabled to the Committee of the Whole for further study.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones, Daugherty and urant.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Iaeinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#L1.07-56 RESOLVED that, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance
No. 35, as amended, the Mayor, City Clerk, Treasurer, City Attorney,
Justice of the Peace, Councilmen, Director of Public corks, the Assistant
Director of Water and Sewer Division, Assistant Directors for Police and
Fire Departments, Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission and
Members of the City Planning Commission be and hereby are authorized to
elect to accept a fixed monthly amount of cp25.00 in lieu of furnishing
itemized monthly expense accounts for the operation of their private
automobiles on official City business; that authorization for such re-
imbursemet for expenses be and hereby is made retroactive to the date
of appointment or election of such officials, except that the starting
date for such reimbursement shall not be prior to April 10, 1956, nor
shall any single person who may have held or may be holding more than
one such office or previously included office be eligible to accept more
than 425.00 for any one month, unless a detailed mileage expense account,
as required by Ordinance No. 35, as amended, shall be filed with the City
Clerk; and that, any previous resolutions or acts of the Council or other
agency aut .orizing or purporting to authorize such reimbursements are here-
by rescinded; and to effectuate the aboveprovisions of this resolution, and
with approval of the Finance Committee, there be transferred the total
amount of 008.34 from the Unallocated Fund of the Budget in the follow-
ing amount:
Executive Department 4191.67
Department of Law 191.67
Fire Department 187.50
Police department 150.00
Department of Public Works 187.50
and further, that. within the budget of the dater and Sewer Division, an
amount of 0.33.34 be properly transferred to provide for this reimburse-
ment to the dater and Sewer Commissioner.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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BywCaosuncilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it
#408-56 RESOLVED that
T,Ti-EREAS, the paving of I!est Chicago between Middle Belt Road and
Henry Ruff Road has never been completed, and the curbs and approaches on
Henry Ruff Road have never been installed and completed; and the Council
having received numerous comilaints from the citizens residing in said area
as to the lack oi completing the iraprovemEnts as aforesaid; and
vii-EREAS, there seems to be a great deal of uncertainty and con-
fusion with regard to the completing of the aforesaid improvements and as
to certain monies being held in escrow to apply toward completion of said
improvements; and
WITREAS, it is the belief of the Council that this situation
should receive irinediate attention so as to determine the answer to the
completion of said improvements;
NOW, THEREFORE., BE IT RESOLVED that, the Council investigate and
take immediate action to determine the present status of the aforesaid im-
provements and those things necessary to be done to complete the improve-
ments; and that the Council or its authorized representatives complete and
make its report within one month from the date of this resolution.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read the report of the City Engineer dated
June 7, 1956, as to bond for improvements in Meri-Iynn Subdivision.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#/109-56 RESOLVED that, the Council suspend the regular order of business
to take care of 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 June 8, 1956 from
Nandino Perlongo, attorney, regarding Harrison Park Subdivision; and recommendation
of the City Planning Commission. eLr. Perlongo appeared before the Council inhalf
of the owners of Harrison Park 31.1bdivision.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was
RESOLVED that, in view of the City Attorney's opinion dated
June )4, 1)56, this matter regarding approval oi plat for Harrison Park
Subdivision oe referred back to the City Planning Commission for re-
consideration.
Councilman Jones was excused at 8:4(3 P•191.
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By Councilman Ventula, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#410-56 RESOLVTiTO that, the request of lAandino ieriongo regarding
Harrison Park Subdivision ee tabled to the next meeting of the Committee
of the ‘,1hole for further study.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnall, Ventura, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The 1-resident declared the resolution adopted.
CounciLdan Jones returned at 3:51 P. M.
The City elerk„ I'Iarie W. Clark, presented the petition of residents on
NLddle Belt Road for extension of sewer line, which was received and placed on file.
The City Clerk presented a letter dated June 1, 1956 from the Department
of Lngineering regarding assessment procedure for streets requiring wider than
normal paving width, which was received and placed on file.
The City Clerk, Marie 1. Clark, read a letter dated June 1, 1956 from the
Mayor regarding carnivals within the City of Livonia.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#411-56 RESOLVED that, the Council concur with the recommendations made
by Mayor Brashear in his letter daued June 1, 1956, relative to the matter
of carnivals.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
Al2-56 1-117OLVED that, the Rosedale Gardens Civic Association is
herewith granted permission to purchase, transport and fire aerial
display fireworks on or about July 4, 1)56; provided, however, that
this display is to be under the supervision of the Livonia Fire De-
partment and further, that the City of Livonia will not be responsible
for any injury or damage to persons or property caused by the fire-
works or to the persons using them.
By Councilman deinert„ secondee by. Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#413-56 RESOLVED that, the request of Mrs. Richard H. Stevens, )931
Oporto, dated May 2L, 1;56, for permission to holj a street dance on
July 4, 1956, be granted, subject to the approval of the Department
of Public Safety.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated June 13, 1. 56 from the
Livonia Youth Club, Inc., regaIkling Motorcycle Race Meet.
By Councilman aenert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#414-56 RESOLVED that
dNER,LAS, tie Livonia youth 13enefit Club is sponsoring a Motor-
cycle Race Meet to be held on June 24_, 1956; and
v11EAS, the Deuroit Race Course is extending its facilities
through the courtesy of Orlo Owens;
THEREFORe, JE IT RESOLVED that, the Council of the City
of Livonia does hereby endorse this worthy endeavor, and does further
urge the citizens of this City to lend their assistance to make this
program a complete success.
A recess was called at 9:12 P. M., after which the meeting resumed with
all members present iqho were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
Members of the Livonia Gardens Civic Association appeared before the
Council in regard to approval of Meni-Lynn Subdivision.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
615-56 RESOLVED that approval oi bond for improvements in Neri-Lynn
Subdivision be tabled until receipt of an opinion from the City Attorney.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: O'Neill, Bagnal: , Jones, Ventura and Daugherty.
NAYS: Kleinert and Grant.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk, Marie a. Clark, read a letter dated June 18, 1956, from
the City Attorney regarding paving in Rosedale Gardens.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
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M416-56 REeOLVED that, the paving of streets in liosedale Gardens Sub-
division se tabled to the next meeting of tne Committee of the 'btihole.
A roll call vote was taken on the f..regoirc resolution with the following result:
Aflf.S: Bagnall, Jones, D augherty and Grant.
NAYS: Ventura.
Councilman Kleinert austaiiied from voting under the provisions of Section 9 of Chapter
IV of the City Charter.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councie.,_an Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O 'Neill, it was
R,],OLVED that
,ATHE10lIAS, lack of office space within the City HrIll has required
that certain ad.unistrative offices be placed in other buildings scattered
about the City, thus preventinL, the most efficient administration or the
most eliective use of present personnel, and
the space in the City Hail currently used for Council
Chambers was designed for eventual division into separate offices, and as
the lobby of the City Hall can well temporarily provide necessary and
sufficient spLce for all regular or special Council meetings and all
public meetings of other official City agencies or Commissions;
NCL, TifETEFORE„ 13._ IT IU)OLVED thab„ the furniture in the present
lobby space be rearranged to permit placing of Council tables and accessory
units at the west end of the lobby with audience seating in the remaining
portion of the lobby with such seating being removed except as required for
such meetings, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to have installed partitions
within the space vacated by the Council to install therein the Civil Service
Commission, the Assistant City Attorney, the Director of Public Works, the
Assistant .Directors of the Department OL Public Safety, together -with the
secretarial personnel of those offices, and
BE IT FURTHER MSOLVED that, upon relocation of the Council
Chambers as above described, that the hour of commencing Council meetings
shall be changed to 8:30 P. N., on Monday, so that such meetings shall not
be disturbed by business being transacted at those offices which are open
until that time each Monday evening.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#417-55 Ri;SOLVED that, the foregoing resolution regarding use of space
in the Council Chambers for offices be tabled to the next meeting of the
Committee of the vihole for study and recommendation.
A roll caLl vote was taz,en on the foregoing resolution -with the following result:
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AYES: O'Neill, Jones, Ventura,, Daugherty and Grant.
NAYS: Bagnall and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On motion L:f Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones and
unanimously adopted, this 175th regular meeting of the City Council was duly
adjourned at 10:17 P. N., June 18, 1956.
Tfi.trie 1. Clark, City Clerk