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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 25, 1955, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:09 P. M., 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. Whit ehead, Nettie Carey
and Wilson W. Edgar. Absent: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Couhcilman Whitehe ad and unanimously
adopted, it was
#212-55 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the meeting of the Board of
Canvassers held April 7, 1955, are hereby accepted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#213-55 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 140th regular meeting of
the City Council held April 11, 1955, are approved as read.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#214-55 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 27th special meeting of
the City Council held April 18, 1955, are approved as read.
The hour of 8:30 P. M., having arrived, the City Clerk, Marie W. Clark,
thereupon opened and read the following bids for Calcium Chloride for the Depart-
ment of Public Works.
1. National Salt Company No bid
2. Wyandotte Chemical Corporation No bid
3. Michigan Chemical Corp., St. Louis, Mich . $ 8.40 per ton
4. Producers Transport Co., Benton Harbor 10.05 per ton
5. A. F.Posnick Co., Detroit 3.00 per ton, delivery only.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
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adopted, it was
#215-55 RESOLVED, that the foregoing bids for Calcium Chloride for
the Department of Public Works be referred to W. R. McCary, Superin-
tendent, for report and recommendation.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
RESOLVED, that the sum of $8,333.36 be appropriated from the
Unallocated Fund to the Salary Account of the Department of Law to
cover the salary of the City Attorney for the balance of the year.
President Daugherty relinquished the chair to Vice President Kleinert
at 8:45 P. M.
A roll c a1 l vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones and Killam.
NAYS: Whitehead, Carey, Edgar, Daugherty and Kleinert.
The Vice President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#216-55 RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,041.67 be appropriated from
the Unallocated Fund to the proper budget account for salary for
the City Attorney for the month of April, 1955.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar, Daugherty and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The President resumed the chair at 8:47 P. M.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#217-55 RESOLVED that, upon recommendation of W. R. McCary, Super-
intendent of Public Works, the bid of Michigan Chemical Corporation,
St. Louis, Michigan, dated April 21, 1955, in the amount of $8.40 per
ton for Calcium Chloride for the 155 season, is hereby approved.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated February 17, 1955
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, and recommendation of the Police
Department dated April 25, 1955, regarding transfer of SDM license.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
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adopted, it was
#218-55 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a communication from the Liquor
Control Commission dated February 17, 1955, and a recommendation from
the Police Chief dated April 25, 1955, the City Council does hereby
approve the request from Francis J. and Patricia Mclnerney,for
transfer of ownership of 1954 SDM license from John F. Gohi, 29623
West Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
Councilman Jones submitted the report of the Finance Committee for the
month of March, 1955.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was
#219-55 RESOLVED, that the report of the Finance Committee for the
month of March, 1955, is hereby approved and a summary of such report
is spread upon the minutes of this meeting as follows:
General, Administrative & Legislative:
Executive 18.20
Legislative 573.45
City Treasurer 480.34
City Clerk 866.96
Department of Law 31.21
Justice Court 328.08
Election Commission 510.20
Civil Service Commission 145.94
City Hall 1,164.92
Civil Defense 97.41
City Planning Commission 396.78
Court Building 66.96
Department of Assessment 26.40
Special Legal Fees 1,000.00 $ 5,706.85
Department of Public Safety:
Police Department 2,405.17
Fire Department 1,346.26
Inspection Department 553.60 4,305.03
Department of Public Works:
Public Works Division 13,205.40 13,205.40
Department of Parks & Recreation:
Parks Division 139.19
Recreation Division 147.81 287.00
Retirement Program 3,161.58
Insurance Program 2,757.14
Acquisition of Land 3,015.39
TOTAL $ 32,438.39
General Ledger Accounts:
Inventories 939.11
Gas Tax Account 261.00
Reserve for Encumbrances 5,260.00 6,460.11
GRAND TOTAL: $ 38,898.50
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was resolved
that
#220-55 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the Council, the City
Assessor of said City of Livonia, has prepared and reported to the
Council the assessment roll covering and containing the Special Assess-
ment assessed and levied, respectively, in proposed Special Assessment
District No. 4, as heretofore established for the construction of proposed
paving in said district as designated in resolution heretofore adopted by
the Council;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll be accepted by the
City Council and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for
public examination and that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to
give notice pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 31, of the City,
as amended by Ordinances No. 46, 65 and 73; that the Assessment Roll has
been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examina-
tion, and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the
Municipal Building in said City at 8:00 o'clock P. M., on Thursday, May
12, 1955, to review the said Special Assessment Roll, at which time and
place opportunity will be given to all persons interested to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk give notice of
said hearing by causing a copy of this resolution to be published once in
The Livonian, a newspaper published and circulated in said City, at least
ten (10) days prior to the date of May 12, 1955, and that the City Clerk
also give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof to each
property owner subject to special assessment by reason of said improvements;
the addresses of said property owners to be taken from the latest tax
assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar andDaugherty.
NAYS: None.
The City Clerk read a proposed resolution prepared by the City Attorney
regarding permits for public schools in Livonia.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#221-55 RESOLVED, that the matter of building permits for Livonia
Schools be tabled pending receipt of an opinion from the City Attorney.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Jones and Killam.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk read a proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60.
Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinance:
NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1, 9, 33
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
3.57, 3.58, 3.59, 3.60, 3.61 AND 3.62.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The report and recommendations of the City Planning Commission
dated March 10, 1955, March 17, 1955, April 1, 1955 and April. 4, 1955, on Petitions
No. Z-83, Z-88, Z-90, Z-91, Z-92, Z-94 and Z-96, to amend the Zoning Ordinance and
the Zoning Map of the City of Livonia, and all proceedings heretofore conducted on
such 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 3.57. Petition No. Z-83 of Marion Lauderback is hereby
granted; the zoning classification of the premises described in said petition
is hereby changed from R-U-F-B to C-i as requested in said petition; and the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 1 of said Zoning Map is hereby amended to conform
to the change made in this section.
Section 3.58. Petition No. Z-88 of Mrs. Juanita Lumley, et al,
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 Southeast 1/4 of Section 33 of said Zoning Map is hereby
amended to conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3.59. Petition No. Z-90 of James Taylor, et al, is here-
by granted; the zoning classification of the premises described in said
petition is hereby changed from AG-B to R-U-F-A as requested in said petition;
and the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9 of said Zoning Map is hereby amended to
conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3.60. Petitions No. Z-91 and Z-92 of Maurice Cooper are
hereby granted; the zoning classification of the premises described in said
petitions is hereby changed from R-U-F-B to R-2-B as requested in said
petitions; and the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35 of said Zoning Map is hereby
amended to conform to the change made in this section.
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Section 3.61. Petition No. Z-94 of Betty Lou Bury, et al, is
hereby granted; the zoning classification of the premises described in said
petition is hereby changed from R-U-F-B to R-1-B as requested in said petition;
and the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33 of said Zoning Map is hereby amended to
conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3.62. Petition No. Z-96 of Samuel Hechtman, Practical
Home Builders, Inc., is hereby granted; the zoning classification of the
premises described in said petition is hereby changed from R-U-F-B to
R-1-B as requested in said petition; and the Northwest 1/4 of Section 1
of said Zoning Map is hereby amended to conform to the change made in this
section.
Section 3. The attached map designated "Amendment No. 14 of the Zoning Map
of the City of Livonia" showing all of the amendments and changes made in the fore-
going 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 consid eration at the
next regular meeting of the Council.
The City Clerk read a letter dated April 13 , 1955 from W. R. McCary, Super-
intendent of Public Works, regarding sidewalks on Plymouth Road between Deering
and Harrison, and copy of letter to property owners.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#222-55 RESOLVED, that the Department of Public Works be instructed
to contact the State Highway Department relative to plans for obtaining
right of way for widening Plymouth Road.
A recess was called at 9:25 P. M., after which the meeting resumed with
all members pre sent who were named as pre sent in the original roll call of this
meeting.
The City Clerk read a letter dated April 7, 1955 from Saul Robins,
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addressed to the Department of Public Works, and letter to Mr. Saul Robins dated
April 18, 1955 from the City Clerk.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#223-55 RESOLVED, that the letter of Saul Robins dated April 7, 1955,
be referred to the Department of Law for information regarding the City's
liability in the matter of Mark Leach, Inc., vs. Coulter Bros., for pre-
sentation at the next regular meeting of the Council.
The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Robert Herndon dated April 20, 1955.
Mr. Herndon, Mr. Glover, his attorney, and Mr. Dunstan of the Texaco Company were
present. There being no action taken by the Council, the communication from Mr.
Herndon was received and placed on file.
The City Clerk read a letter dated April 15, 1955 from the City Planning
Commission regarding Petitions No. Z-95 and Z-97.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#224-55 RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission dated April 15, 1955 as to Petitions No. Z-95
and Z-97 of Jesse M. Cook, Cook Development Company, has been considered;
and said petitions are hereby denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result :
AYES: Jones, Killam, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#225-55 RESOLVED that the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission as to Petition Z-81 of Alex Gordon, Gordon and
Scheurman is approved; and said petition is hereby denied.
The City Clerk reed a letter dated April 21, 1955 from the City Planning
Commission as to Petition No. Z-93.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
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#226-55 RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission dated April 21, 1955 as to Petition No. Z-93 of
Virgle and Zora Whitteaker for change of zoning classification in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 33 from RUFB to R-1-A has been considered;
said petition is hereby approved; and the City Attorney is directed
to prepare 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: Jones, Killam, Whitehead, Carey and Daugherty.
NAYS: Kleinert and Edgar.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk read a letter dated April 21, 1955 from the City Planning
Commission as to Petition No. Z-98, and letter from Mr. Leo Pollack dated April 21,
1955. Mr. Leo Pollack and Mr. Arthur Pollack were present.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#227-55 RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission dated April 21, 1955 as to Petition No. Z-98 of
Morris Pollack for change of zoning classification in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 22 from RUFB to R-1-B has been considered; said petition
is hereby approved; and the City Attorney is directed to prepare 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: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey and Edgar.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk read a letter dated April 21, 1955 from the City Planning
Commission as to Petition No. Z-99. Mr. Harold Mueller was present.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#228-55 RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission dated April 21, 1955, as to Petition No. Z-99
of Harold C. and Pearl M. Mueller for change of zoning classification
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36 fromC-2 and. RUF to R-1-B has been
considered; said petition is hereby approved; and the City Attorney
is directed to prepare 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:
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AYES: Jones, Killam, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk read a letter from the City Planning Commission dated
April 15, 1955, regarding Petition No. V-8 of Robert Eoff.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#229-55 RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission dated April 15, 1955, as to Petition No. V-8
of Robert Eoff, et al, for vacating of easement in Bell Creek Farms
Subdivision No. 1, is hereby approved and the City Attorney is directed
to prepare an ordinance consistent with this resolution.
The City Clerk read a letter from the City Planning Commission dated
April 21, 1955 as to Petition No. V-9.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#230-55 RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the City
Planning Commission dated April 21, 1955, as to Petition No. V-9
of Glen and Anita Silvernail is hereby approved and the City Attorney
is directed to prepare an ordinance consistent with this resolution.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#231-55 RESOLVED, that resolution No. 1854, adopted by the Council
on November 8, 1954, requiring departments to come before the Council
for capital expenditure, be and hereby is rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey and Edgar.
NAYS: Jones, Killam and Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Due to the adoption of the foregoing resolution, the letters from
the Police Department requesting approval for capital expenditure were withdrawn.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Fire Department dated April 20,
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1955, requesting permission to purchase fire hose in the amount of $888.00.
By Councilman Killam, se,:onded by Councilman Whitehead, it was
#232-55 RESOLVED, that the request of Calvin Roberts, Fire Chief,
dated April 20, 1955 for emergency purchase of fire hose in the amount
of $888.00 is approved; and the City Council does hereby waive the re-
quirements for bids as set forth in Ordinance No. 35.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk read a letter dated April 21, 1955 from the City Planning
Commission requesting $20 per day expense money for attendance at convention.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously
adopted, it was
#233-55 RESOLVED, that the request of the City Planning Commission,
dated April 21, 1955, for $20 a day for attendance at the Michigan
Society of Planning Officials in Flint, Michigan, be not approved.
The City Clerk read the report of the Justice Court and Violations Bureau
for the month of March, 1955, which was received and placed on file.
The City Clerk read a letter dated April 11, 1955, from the Civil Service
Commission requesting approval of rate classification for Storekeeper-Receiving
Clerk.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#234-55 RESOLVED, that the request of Civil Service Commission for
the following classification and rate:
STOREKEEPER-RECEIVING CLERK
Hourly rate: $1.70 for the first 6 months;
$1.80 for 7 through 12 months;
$1.925 after 12 months;
be and hereby is approved.
The City Clerk read the following communications from the Wayne County
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Board of Road Commissioners:
To the Honorable the City Council
of the City of Livonia
33001 Five Mile Road
Livonia, Michigan
Gentlemen:
The so-called "State Agency and Public Corporation Condemnation
Law," Act No. 149 of the Public Acts of 1911, used by this Board for
the acquisition of necessary right-of-way for the widening of County
roads, was amended by Act No. 288 of the Public Acts of 1945 so as to
require the consent of the City or Village Council, by resolution, be-
fore any proceedings are taken under the Act by the Board of County
Road Commissioners for the acquisition of private property for the
widening or changing of a county road within a city or village.
Consequently, it is respectfully requested that your Honorable
Body consent, by resolution substantially in the form submitted here-
with, to the acquisition by this Board of the private property in the
City of Livonia (2nd and 3rd descriptions, being Parcels 2 and 3 of
the Plat submitted herewith) described in its resolution adopted Thurs-
day, April 21, 1955, declaring and determining the taking of said private
property to be necessary for the widening and changing of Newburgh Road
in the City of Livonia and the Township of Nankin, Wayne County, Michi-
gan, from its intersection with Warren Road northerly to a point ap-
proximately 740 feet north of Joy Road.
A certified copy of this Board's resolution and a print outlining
in "red" the property required are submitted herewith.
Very truly yours,
BOARD OF WAYNE COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS
/s/ S. A. Noetzel, Secretary
RESOLUTION
Commissioner Wilson moved the adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, this Board did on the 7th day of April, A.D. 1955, by
proper resolution, take over jurisdiction of Newburgh Road in the City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, extending from its intersection
with Joy Road northerly to Ann Arbor Road, US-12; and
WHEREAS, this Board did on the 20th day of December, A.D. 1932,
by proper resolution, take over jurisdiction of Newburgh Road in the
Township of Nankin, Wayne County, Michigan, extending from its inter-
section with Michigan Avenue northerly to Joy Road, which resolution
was duly published and served in accordance with the statute in such
case made and provided; and
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WHEREAS, the widening and changing of Newburgh Road in the City
of Livonia and the Township of Nankin, Wayne County, Michigan, from
its intersection with Warren Road northerly to a point approximately
740 feet north of Joy Road is necessary to accommodate present and
future traffic conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby de-
clare and determine, and it is hereby declared and determined, that it
is necessary to widen and change said Newburgh Road in the City of
Livonia arxi the Township of Nankin, Wayne County, Michigan, from its
intersection with Warren Road northerly to a point approximately 740
feet north of Joy Road, and that said improvement is a necessary public
improvement for the use and benefit of the public;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby declare and
determine, arxi it is hereby declared and determined, that it is necessary
to take the fee to private property located in the County of Wayne for
the making of said public improvement in accordance with the plans on
file in the office of this Board;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the attorney for this Board is hereby
authorized and directed to institute condemnation proceedings against
the owners and other parties in interest to acquire the fee to property
necessary for the making of such public improvement, all in accordance
with the statute in such case made arxi provided, said private property
being described as follows:
The west 60 feet of that part of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 5,
T. 2 S., R. 9 E., Nankin Township, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at the N. W. corner of said Section 5
and proceeding thence N. 88° 16' 10° E. along the north section
line, 558.44 feet; thence S. 3° 36' 40" E. 283.0 feet; thence
N. 88° 16' 10" E., 100.0 feet; thence S. 3° 36' 40" E., 406.19
feet; thence S. 86° 46' 35" W., 655.91 feet to the west line of
said Section 5; thence N. 3° 47' 20" W. along said line, 706.37
feet to the point of beginning; subject to the rights of the
public in Newburgh and Joy Roads; containing a net area of
0.417 acre more or less.
The west 27 feet of the south 350 feet (both right angle measure-
ments) of Lot 748, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 12 of Part of
Sec. 32, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia Twp. (now City of Livonia)
Wayne Co., Mich., as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats on page 65,
Wayne County Records; containing 0.217 acre, more or less.
The east 60 feet of a parcel of land described as the S. 1/2
of the S.E. 1/4 of the S.E.1/4 of Section 31, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; subject to the rights
of the public in Newburgh and Joy Roads; containing a net area
of 0.39 acre, more or less.
The east 60 feet of a parcel of land described as the N. 1/2 of
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the N.E. 1/4 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 6, T. 2 S., R. 9 E.,
Nankin Township, Wayne County, Michigan; subject to the rights
of the public in Newburgh and Joy Roads; containing a net area
of 0.39 acre, more or less.
The east 60 feet of a parcel of land described as the south
247.50 feet of the east 528.0 feet of the S.E. 1/4 of Section
6, T. 2 S., R. 9 E., Nankin Township, Wayne County, Michigan;
subject to the rights of the public in Newburgh Road; contain-
ing a net area of 0.153 acre, more or less.
The motion was supported by Commissioner O'Brien and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners O'Brien and Wilson
NAYS: None.
CERTIFI CATION
I, Sylvester A. Noetzel, Secretary and Clerk of the Board of County
Road Commissioners of the County of Wayne, do hereby certify that the above
is a true and complete copy of an excerpt from the minutes of a meeting of
said Board held on the 21st day of April, A. D. 1955, as appears of record
in the office of said Board; that I have compared it with the original arxi
it is a true transcript therefrom.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand at Detroit this 22nd
day of April, A. D. 1955.
/s/ Sylvester A. Noetzel
Secretary and Clerk of the Board
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was
#235-55 RESOLVED, that consent be and. hereby is granted to the Board
of County Road Commissioners of the County of Wayne, Michigan, to take,
by eminent domain, under the provisions of Act No. 149 of the Public
Acts of 1911, as last amended, private property in the City of Livo ni a
described in the foregoing resolution adopted by said Board of County
Road Commissioners on Thursday, April 21, 1955, declaring and determin-
ing the taking of said private property to be necessary for the making
of a certain necessary public improvement, to wit: The widening and
changing of Newburgh Road in the City of Livonia and the Township of Nankin,
Wayne County, Michigan, from its intersection with Warren Road mrtherly
to a point, approximately 740 feet north of Joy Road.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Whitehead.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, notified the Council of a Summons and
Bill of Complaint, Circuit Court Case # 531-484, which was served against the City
of Livonia on April 25, 1955, by the Light Weight Aggregate Corporation, 12601
Merriman Road, Livonia, Michigan.
On motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and
unanimously adopted, this 141st regular meeting of the City Council was duly
adjourned at 12:13 A. M., April 26, 1955.
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zrz- . Clark, City Clerk
Attested:
o n Daugherty, President of t oundil
Rudolf 4' Kleinert, Vice President of the Council