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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 28, 1955, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:10 P. 111•2 by the
President of the Council, John T. Daugherty. Councilman Kleinert delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present-- John T. Daugherty,
David L. Jones, Harry R. Killam, Rudolf R. Kleinert, John W. Whitehead and Wilson
W. Edgar. Absent-- Nettie Carey.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#100-55 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 136th regular meeting of the
City Council held February 14, 1955, and the adjourned 136th regular
meeting held February 17, 1955, are approved as read.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a card of thank you from the family
iim of George N. Bentley for the expression of sympathy of the Council.
Councilman Jones submitted the Finance Committee' s report for the month
of December, 1954, which report had been delayed pending an opinion from the City
Attorney regarding salaries for the members of the Election Commission, which
opinion is n) w on file.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#101-55 RESOLVED, that the report of the Finance Committee for the
month of December, 1954, is hereby approved and a summary of such
report is spread upon the minutes of this meeting as follows:
General, Administrative and Legislative:
Legislative If' 344.66
City Clerk 299.27
City Treasurer 93.23
Department of Law 45.00
Justice Court 322.59
Election Commission 66.00
Civil Service Commission 175.11
City Planning Commission
Civil Defense 35.36
Traffic Commission 238.00
9.45
City Hall 635.12
Court Building 56.78 $ 2.320.57
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Department of Public Safety:
imm Police Department $ 3,407.44
Fire Department 1,105.35
Inspection Bureau 426.10 $ 4,938.89
Department of Public Works 3,644.78
Department of Parks and Recreation: 457.41
TOTAL: $ 11,361.65
General Ledger Accounts:
Insurance 3,244.45
Inventory Accounts 161.15
Reserve for Encumbrances 7,898.31
Acquisition of land 95.27
Change Fund - City Treasurer 200.00 11,599.18
GRAND TOTAL: $ 22,960.83
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
imsBy Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#102-55 RESOLVED, that the proposed purchasing ordinance and the
redraft as submitted by the Mayor, be referred to the Committee of
the Whole for study.
Councilman Edgar read a report from the Transportation Committee as to
bus service for the City of Livonia.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#103-55 RESOLVED, that the report of the Transportation Committee
be accepted and that the Plymouth Coach Company be given a temporary
permit for the use of the streets, when and if a subsidy is obtained.
At the request of Councilman Edgar, Commissioner Steiner gave an oral
report as to the Vaccination of Dogs, at the recent clinic conducted by the City.
immCouncilman Jones read the report of the Finance Committee for the
month of January, 1955.
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By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
lbw #104-55 RESOLVED, that the report of the Finance Committee for the
month of January, 1955, is hereby approved and a summary of such
report is spread upon the minutes of this meeting as follows:
General, Administrative and Legislative:
Executive $ 14.58
Legislative 657.28
City Treasurer 2,506.54
City Clerk 756.74
Department of Law 42.50
Justice Court 561.71
Election Commission 49.50
Civil Service Commission 17.23
City Hall 1,422.28
Court Building 267.98
Civil Defense 35.67
Board of Appeals 10.00
City Planning Commission 228.00 $ 6.570.01
Department of Public Safety:
Police Department 3,579.17
Fire D epartrnent 1,546.75
Inspection Department 510.20 5,636.12
Department of Public Works 8,385.52
Engineering Division 854.00 9,239.52
Department of Parks and Recreation: 577.94
TOTAL: $ 22,023.59
General Ledger Accounts:
Insurance 2,923.63
Inventory 2,630.86
Reserve for Encumbrances 37,301.22
Acquisition of land 320.07
Sewage Disposal System #1 57.21
Sewage Disposal System #2 1.39
Income - Refund 2.25 43,236.63
TOTAL: $ 65.260.22
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Vacating Portions of Street, Alley
Imo and Public Ground" introduced by Councilman Jones at the adjourned 136th regular
meeting of the City Council held February 17, 1955, was taken from the table and
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a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
IwoAYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the fo regoing ordinance was duly adopted and would
become effective on date of publication, March 17, 1955.
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Section 29 of the Zoning Map
of the City of Livo ni a, arra Amending Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 60, of the City of Livonia, by Adding Thereto Section 3.53" intro-
duced by Councilman Whitehead at the adjourned 136th regular meeting held February
17, 1955, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the
following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead and Edgar.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted and would
become effective on date of publication, March 17, 1955.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read letters dated February 11, 1955 from
the Mayor and W. R. McCary, Superintendent of Public Works, regarding the bond
for Smokier Rousseau Subdivision.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#105-55 RESOLVED that, having considered the recommendations of the
Mayor dated February 11, 1955 and W.R.MECary, Superintendent of Public
Works dated February 11, 1955, the Council does hereby amend resolution
No. 786, item #3, adopted November 30, 1953, and does establish the
bond for improvements in Smokier Rousseau Subdivision No. 2 in the
amount of $21,000.00
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#106-55 RESOLVED, that the Council suspend the regular order of business
to take up certain items on the agenda wherein interested persons are
waiting to be heard on those items,
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The City Clerk read a letter dated February 24, 1955 from the Livonia
Gardens Civic Association. Mr. Michael Lyons and various members of the Association
appeared before the Council regarding the drainage problem in Livonia Gardens.
Councilman Whitehead was excused at 9:32 P.M., and returned at 9:39 P.M.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#107-55 RESOLVED, that the Council, recognizing the drainage conditions
in Livonia Gardens Subdivision as bei ng an emergency, does hereby request
George Jerome, Engineer, to make a study of such conditions and submit
his report to the Council as soon as possible as to what immediate action
may be taken to relieve the residents of their drainage problem.
A recess was called at 10:00 P. M., after which the meeting resumed with all
members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting.
The City Clerk read a letter from Smiley-Ringwald Subdivision, Green Bros.,
dated January 18, 1955, the resolution adopted by the Council on January 24, 1955,
and a letter from the Department of Public Works dated February 10, 1955, regarding
Subdivision bonds.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#108-55 RESOLVED, that the matter of reduction of bond for Smiley-
Ringwald Subdivision be referred to the Committee of the Whole meeAng
Thursday, March 3, 1955.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the City Planning Com-
mission dated February 17, 1955, as to Petition No. Z-80 and letter from the City
Attorney dated January 18, 1955.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#109-55 RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the City Plan-
ning Commission dated February 17, 1955 as to Petition No. Z-80 of Thomas
D. and Marvel C. Boone, for change of zoning classification in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 13 from R-1-B to C-1 is hereby approved; and the City Attorney
is directed to prepare an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 60 in accordance
with this resolution.
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The City Clerk read a letter from the City Planning Commission dated
February 17, 1955 as to Petition No. Z-81, and a letter dated February 23, 1955
from Silverston and Kabatsky, wrein they requested that Petition No. Z-81 be
referred back to the City Planning Commission and such communications were received
arri placed on file.
The City Clerk read a letter from the City Planning Commission dated Feb-
ruary 25, 1955, as to Petition No, Z-84.
By Councilman Whitehe ad, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#110-55 RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the City Planning
Commission dated February 25, 1955, as to Petition No. Z-84 of David Lewis
for change of zoning classification in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36 from
RUFB to R-1-A is hereby approved; and the City Attorney is directed to pre-
pare an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead and Edgar.
NAYS: Jones and Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk read a letter from the City Planning Commission dated Feb-
ruary 24, 1955 as to Petition No. Z-87, together with comnunications attached to
the petition.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Counc ilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#111-55 RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the City Planning
Commission dated February 24, 1955 as to Petition No. Z-87 of Joseph and
Stephan Slavik for change of zoning classification in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 24 from C-2, R-3-B and RUFB to R-1-A and from R-3-B to C-2 is here-
by approved; and the City Attorney is directed to prepare an amendment to
Zoning Ordinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Mayor dated February 24, 1955 and
letter from the auditor to the Mayor dated February 23, 1955, regarding Middle Rouge
Drain General Obligation Bonds.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
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#112-55 RESOLVED, that the sum of $$,322.60 be appropriated from the
Unallocated Fund to the proper account for the purpose of paying the
interest on the Middle Rouge Drain General Obligation Bonds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead and Edgar.
NAYS: Jones and Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
RESOLVED, that the amount of $10,416.70 be transferred from
the Unallocated Fund to the Department of Law Payroll Account.
President Daugherty relinquished the chair to Vice President Kleinert at
11:30 P. M., who presided for the balance of the meeting.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam and Kleinert.
NAYS: Whitehead, Edgar and Daugherty.
The Vice President declared the resolution rejected.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#113-55 RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,041.67 be appropriated from the
Unallocated Fund to the Department of Law Payroll Account.
A roll call vote was taken on the fore going re solution with the following result:
AYES: Killam, Whitehead, Edgar, Daugherty and Kleinert.
NAYS: Jones.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the Mayor dated Feb-
ruary 23, 1955 and report of Herald Hamill dated February 17, 1955 and further
recommendation dated February 28, 1955, as approved by the Mayor, regarding 1954
Water Main Expansion program and the contract of George Tripp, Inc.
Councilman Daugherty was excused at 11:40 P. M.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
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#114-55 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendations of Herald
Hamill, City Engineer, dated February 17, 1955 and February 28, 1955,
the Council does hereby delete from the 1954 Water Main Extension
program the following:
Newburgh Road - North of Seven Mile - 1355 lin.ft. - 12"
St. Martins - Newburgh - West - 1677 lin.ft. - 8"
Hugh - Norfolk - South - 477 lin.ft. - 8";
and the Engineer is hereby authorized to add to George Tripp, Inc.,
Contract No. 2, the following extensions:
Brookfield - Schoolcraft to Lyndon
Sec. 22
1. 8" Water Main 2504 lin. ft. 4.10 $10,266.40
2. 8" Gate & Well 3 each 260.00 780.00
3. Hydrants 5 each 340.00 1,700.00
Total $12,746.40
Puritan - Oporto east to existing main
Sec. 14
1. 8" Water Main 965 lin. ft. 4.10 $ 3,956.50
2. 8" Gate & Well 2 each 260.00 520.00
3. Hydrants 1 each 340.00 340.00
Total $ 4,816.50
Ashurst - Lamoyne to Rayburn
1. 8" Water Main 850 lin. ft. 4.10 $ 3,485.00
2. 8" Gate & Well 2 each 240.00 480.00
3. Hydrants 3 each 340.00 1,020.00
Total $ 4,985.00
and that said foregoing additions on Puritan, Brookfield and Ashurst
total $22,547.90.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Whitehead, Edgar and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Daugherty returned at 11:43 P. M.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Michigan Licuor Control Commission
dated January 20, 1955 and report from the Police Department dated February 28,
1955, regarding request of Helen Schomberger.
Iwo By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#115-55 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a communication from the Liquor
lbw Control Commission dated January 20, 1955 and a recommendation from the
Police Chief dated February 28, 1955, the City Council does hereby approve
the request from Helen Schomberger for dropping John Schomberger, Jr. and
adding Joseph Schomberger as partner on 1951 Class C license, located at
34401 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#116-55 RESOLVED, that the letter from Mr. Dan Bezovi, dated February
28, 1955, be referred to the Youth Committee for report and recommenda-
tion to the Council.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#117-55 RESOLVED, that on recommendation of the Mayor dated February
28, 1955, the Council does hereby approve the transfer of $4,900.00
from the Receiving Fund of Sewage Disposal System No. 1 to the Improve-
ment Fund of said system.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Whitehead, Edgar, Daugherty and Kleinert.
lim NAYS: None.
On motion of Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, and
unanimously adon}ted, this 137th regular meeting of the City Council was duly ad-
journed to Monday, March 7, 1955, at 8:00 P. M., the time of adjournment being
11:57 P. M., February 28, 1955.
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Rudolf . Kleinert, Vice President of the Council