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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTIETH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 14, 1954, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, arra was called to order at approximately 8:05 P M , by the
President of the Council , John T. Daugherty. Invocation was given by Councilman
Kleinert Roll was called with the following result : Present-- John T Daugherty,
David L Jones, Harry Killam, Rudolf R Kleinert, John W. Whitehead, Nettie Carey,
and Wilson W Edgar Absent-- None
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1517 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 119th regular meeting held
May 24, 1954, and the adjourned 119th regular meeting held May 28, 1954,
be approved as written.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
160 #1518 RESOLVED that , in the future all minutes of Council meetings
be read aloud.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Jones, Killam, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Kleinert
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1519 RESOLVED, that the regular order of business be suspended in
order that bids for fire hydrants be opened.
The City Clerk, Marie W Clark, thereupon opened and read the following bids.
1. Herb Pranger, 22400 Groesbeck Highway, East Detroit
21 - 12" Hydrants ® $600.00 $12,600.00
3 — 8" Hydrants @ $584.00 1,752 00
Total- $14,352.00
2. J. W. Powell, 28765 Case Street, Birmingham
110 24 Hydrants @ $625.00 $15,000 00
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3 S Weissman Excavating Co Inc , 15496 Telegraph, Detroit
21 - 12" Hydrants @ $599.00 $12,579.00
3 - 8"t Hydrants @ $569 00 1,707.00
Total $14,286.00
4. The foam Company, 31411 W Eight Mile Road, Livonia
24 Hydrants, complete @ $500 00 $12,000.00
Total $12,000.00
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1520 RESOLVED, that the foregoing bids for Fire Hydrants be
referred to the Department of Public Works and Water Board for
recommendation
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilmai Jones and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1521 RESOLVED, that the Council return to the regular order of
business
In compliance with the above resolution, the City Clerk, Marie W Clark,
read the minutes of the 20th special meeting held June 7, 1954
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1522 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 20th special meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held June 7, 1954, be approved as read
President Daugherty relinquished the Chair to Vice President Kleinert
at 8:25 P M.
Mr Daugherty asked to go on record as protesting being listed as absent
in the minutes of the 20th special meeting instead of being excused because he
was out of town.
The President of the Council resumed the Chair at 8:38 P. M.
The City Clerk read a report, given to her by Mayor Hartom, of the Board
of Water Commissioners, dated June 14, 1954.
After much discussion the following resolution was offered by Councilman
Edgar, seconded by Councilman Killam, and unanimously adopted:
#1523 RESOLVED, that the Council accept the report of the Board of
Water Commissioners of the City of Livonia, and that all City buildings
be billed for wager that are not already being billed.
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Mayor Hartom gave a verbal report regarding the new proposed sewer
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1524 RESOLVED, that the Council appoint a Committee of three to
study possible means of financing a sewer project
The President of the Council thereupon appointed the following: Mr.
Daugherty, Mr Jones and Mr Kleinert
Councilman Edgar asked for a report on what took place in Court on the
case of Walter Beglinger vs City of Livonia, after which the City Attorney gave
a short oral report
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council support the City Attorney's action
in Wayne Circuit Court Case, in Chancery No 519,159, Walter Beglinger
and Christian Homes, Inc., vs City of Livonia and Hugh J. Wood, Jr.,
defendants
ILIA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Jones, Killam and Daugherty
NAYS: Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey and Edgar
The President of the Council declared that the resolution was lost.
The City Clerk, Marie W Clark, read a report from the Department of Public
Works on the purchase of Fire Hydrants, approved by Mr. Hultquist and the Board of
Water Commissioners
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was
#1525 RESOLVED, that the Council concur with the recommendation of
the Department of Public Works and the Board of Water Commissioners
pursuant to the bid received on June 14, 1954, and grant the contract
for installation of fire hydrants to the Boam Company 31411 W Eight
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan; and that $12,000.00 is hereby appropriated
from the Unallocated Fund to the Department of Public Works Special Account
for the Purchase and Installation of Fire Hydrants, and that the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to affix their signatures to the
contract consistent to the terms of such bid
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
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The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a report submitted by the Department
of Public Works at the request of the Counct , regarding specifications for concrete
paving.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1526 RESOLVED, that the Council concur with the recommendations of the
Department of Public Works contained in a letter dated June 14, 1954, and
that the City Attorney prepare the necessary amendment to Ordinance No 44,
Section 13 entitled "Minimum Requirements as to Improvements", in com-
pliance with such re commend atio ns
Councilman Jones proposed the following resolution.
RESOLVED, that the amendment to the Subdivision regulations as
proposed by Harold Hultquist, Superintendent of the Department of Public
Works, be approved to take effect, as near as possible, immediately.
There being no support to the foregoing resolution, Councilman Jones
withdrew it
Ordinanc e No. 85, entitled
ORDINANCE 85
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTION
OF OAKDALE AVENUE
introduced by Councilman Killam at the 119th meeting of the Council held May 2.8,
1954, was taken from the table and a roll call vote was conducted thereon with the
following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty
NAYS. None
President Daugherty declared that the foregoing Ordinance No 85 was duly
adopted and shall become effective on the date of publication, July 1, 1954.
The City Clerk read the petition of Michael A Vasail, et al, to install
curb and gutter in Grandon Woods Subdivision, which was tabled from the May 10th
meeting.
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By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1527 RESOLVED, that the petition of Michael A Vasail, et al, be
tabled until the June 28th meeting, pending report from the City Attorney
and officers of the Grandon Woods Civic Association
The City Clerk read the petition of George C. Dygert far paving of Elmira
Avenue in Thomas Elliott Subdivision, also engi neerts report dated September, 1953.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1528 RESOLVED, that the matter of the petition of George C Dygert
for paving Elmira Avenue in Thomas Elliott Subdivision be tabled until
such time as Mr Dygert can be present at a meeting of the Council
City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read Petition V-5 of Coventry Corporation,
W J White, Treasurer
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1529 RESOLVED, that Petition V-5 of Coventry Corporation, W J White,
Treasurer, be referred to the City Planning Commission for action according
to law and Ordinance No 29
The City Clerk read a letter from the New Detroit Civic Association dated
June 7, 1954, re the Ashcroft Drain Mr. John Oestrike, President of the New Detroit
Civic Association, and other members, were present and made a verbal report to the
Council.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1530 RESOLVED, that the Council authorize the Mayor to contract
with an engineering firm to make recommendations and determine costs
for installing an interceptor sewer from the Liwnna and Ashcroft
Drains to the Rouge River
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
IL0 adopted, it was
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#1531 RESOLVED, that the Council suspend the regular order of
business to take care of appointments to the Planning Commission
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1532 RESOLVED, that the appointment of William R Robinson to the
City Planning Commission for a term of three years, expiring June 9,
1957, to replace Clarence Jahn whose term expired on June 9, 1954, is
hereby approved.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1533 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Mrs Dell Nielsen to the City
Planning Commission for a term of three years, expiring June 9, 1957, to
replace Mr William Newton whose term expired June 9, 1954, is hereby
approved
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1534 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a communication from the Liquor
Control Commission dated May 5, 1954, and a recommendation from the
Police Chief dated June 3, 1954, the City Council does hereby approve
the issuance of a new SDM license to Packer Super Markets, Inc. , 27500
Grand River, Livonia, Michigan.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1535 RESOLVED, that the Council return to the regular order of
business
The City Clerk, Marie W Clark, read reports on Rosedale Gardens Subdivision
No 14. Mr. Bleakley of Shelden Land Company appeared before the Council and
explained the Plat of the proposed Subdivision
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1536 RESOLVED that, the proposed plans of improvements in Rosedale
Gardens Subdivision No 14 as submitted by Hubbell, Roth and Clark, con-
sulting engineers, dated June 10, 1954, said plans having been approved
by the Department of Public Works under date of June 11, 1954, are hereby
approved by the City Council, provided, however, that said improvements
must be constructed, inspected and approved by the Department of Public
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Works in accordance with the provisions of the Plat Ordinance (No. 44);
and that upon receipt of the certificate of the Department of Public
Works stating that said improvements have been accepted by such depart-
ment, the City Clerk is hereby authorized to sign such Plat on behalf
of the City of Livonia, and further that street names in said Rosedale
Gardens Subdivision No. 14 are subject to change.
By CouncilmanEdgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1537 RESOLVED, that Councilman Kleinert be appointed as a Committee
of One to meet with Mr Bleakley of the Shelden Land Company, in regard
to the change of street names in Rosedale Gardens Subdivision No. 14,
as mentioned in the foregoing resolution
President Daugherty relinqui shed the chair to Vice President Kleinert
at 12.10 A M , after which the Vice President presided over the meeting until
adjournment
Councilman Daugherty made the following statement: At this time, as an
individual Councilman, I want to go on record as challenging any rezoning of
Ordinance No. 60, under the provisions of the Charter, Section 29, Paragraph d.
I am asking for an interpretation from the Attorney General of the State of Michigan,
through the City Attorney
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1538 RESOLVED, that the matter of Bibbo Subdivision be tabled pending
a decision from the Attorney General of the State of Michigan as to
authority to make zoning changes referred to in Section 29, Paragraph d
of the City Charter
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1539 RESOLVED, that the electronic conmi.ttee have necessary
specifications prepared for the bidding on sound equipment to be
installed in the Council Chambers and City Hall.
On motion of Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones and
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unanimously adopted, this 120th regular meeting was adjourned to Thursday, June
lie 17, 1954, at 8.00 P M , the time of this adjournment being 12.25 A M , June
15, 1954
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Attested:
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J, . Daugherty, resident of the .Ancil
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Rudolf Kleinert, Vice President of the Council