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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1954-10-11 Page 1628 MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On October 11, 1954, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8.08 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 Whitehead, Nettie Carey and Wilson W Edgar Absent: None. By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #1791 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 127th regular meeting of the City Council held September 27, 1954, are approved as submitted By Counci lman Kleine rt, s ecoru ed by Counci lman Carey and u nanimou sly adopted, it was #1792 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 23rd special meeting of the City Council held September 28, 1954, are approved as submitted By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #1793 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the adjourned 127th regular meet- ing of the City Council held Octcber 4, 1954, are approved as submitted The City Clerk, Marie W Clark, read a veto message from the Mayor dated October 11, 1954, on resolutions No. 1782 and 1783. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was #1794 RESOLVED, that resolution No 1782, passed by the Council at the 23rd special meeting held September 28, 1954, be readopted in its entirety, just as if it were word for word repeated herein A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Killam, Kleinert, Whit ehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty NAYS. Jones The Pre sid exit decl ared the fore going re solution adopted Page 1629 By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was ILO #1795 RESOLVED, that resolution No 1783, passed by the Council at the 23rd special meeting held September 28, 1954, be readopted in its entirety, just as if it were word for word repeated herein. 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 foregoing resolution adopted By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously adopted, it was #1796 RESOLVED, that WHEREAS, there exists a need for combining of efforts of all governmental units in Wayne and adjoining counties in order to provide water and sewerage facilities throughout the metropolitan area, and WHEREAS, the metropolitan area sewer and water study committee of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors has now formulated some tentative recommendations which may provide a basis for solving of our common problems in this regard, and ii WHEREAS, a desire to cooperate in preparation of a definite program must be expressed by a majority of governmental units in this area be- fore further studies and recommendations can be brought to a success- ful conclusion, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia, through this City Council does express a desire to cooperate and participate in such water and sewer development program as will be mutually beneficial to our City and the entire metropolitan area, and BE IT FURTER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be delivered to the metropolitan area Sewer and Water Study Committee and to other governmental units within the County of Wayne The City Clerk read a letter dated October 8, 1954, from Russell C. Ashmore, also letters from the City Planning Cotmission under the following dates. April 13, June 18, June 22, August 31 and September 17, 1954 Mr F D Bartholomew, attorney for Mr Mancuso, and Mr Ventura, Mr Hay, Mr. Harsha and Mr. Salinas of the City Planning Commission were present 110 Councilman Whitehead was excused at 9:42 P M., aid returned at 9:55 P M By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was Page 1630 #1797 RESOLVED, that WHEREAS, the policy of the City of Livonia regarding removal of soil, sand or gravel has been clearly expressed in Ordinance No. 60; IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that on application of Westfield Top Soil and Sand Company for r emoval of top soil from Parcels Dl and E located on the South- east corner of West Chicago Blvd , and Middlebelt Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, in the City of Livonia, made in accordance with Section 4 13 of Ordinance No 60,specifically regarding restoration of g rade, elimination of puddles and restoration of soil to turf growing qualities, after payment of the specified fee of $100 00 and posting a bond in the amount of $30,000, and approval of the traffic pattern by the Police Department, that the necessary permits be issued. President Daugherty relinqui shed the chair to Councilman Jones at 10.05 P M By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended to contain the policy established by the City Council and agreed to by Mr. Mancuso of the Westfield Top Soil Company relating to purchase of top soil by residents of the area in question A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing amendment to resolution No 1797, with the following result: AYES Daugherty, Killam and Jones NAYS- Kleine rt, Whi tehead, Carey and Edgar The Chairman declared the amendment to resolution No. 1797 lost A roll call vote was taken on resolution No 1797, with the following result: AYES: Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar, Daugherty and Jones NAYS None The Chairman declared the resolution adopted A recess was called at 10:10 P. M., after which the meeting resumed with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting and Pre sid ent Daugherty resumed the chair By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was #1798 RESOLVED, that this Council meeting adjourn at 12 midnight. 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. Page 1631 The City Clerk, Marie W Clark, presented a report from Councilman Jones, Chairman of the Finance Committee, of expenses of Russell C. Ashmore for April 12, to September 4, 1954 By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unaninously adopted, it was #1799 RESOLVED, that the expenses submitted by the Department of Law be tabled pending a report and recommendation from the Mayor at the next regular meeting of the Council , October 25, 1954 The City Clerk read a letter from the William Wood Insurance Agency dated October 8, 1954 By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously adopted, it was #1800 RESOLVED, that the Insurance Committee be and hereby is authorized to advise the William Wood Agency to change the present fidelity bond arrange- ments to a blanket bond on all employees including faithful performance bond, as set forth in communication dated October 8, 1954. ILBy Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously adopted, it was #1801 RESOLVED, that the report of theSpecial Legal Advisor dated October 11, 1954, be accepted and placed on file, and that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to prepare a voucher for the additional five hours, pursuant to the procedure as set forth in resolution No. 1723, and that such voucher be approved by the Finance Committee for payment. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was #1802 RESOLVED, that Mr George Haller be and hereby is instructed to act as Special Legal Advisor to the Zoning Board of Appeals and that the time expended for such services be considered as a portion of time expended in the services of the Council. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Killam, Kleinert, Whitehead, Carey, Edgar and Daugherty NAYS. Jones Ili The President declared the resolution adopted By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously adopted, it was Page 1632 #1803 RESOLVED, that the Council suspend the regular order of business Ilj to take up certain items on the agenda wherein interested persons are waiting to be heard on those items The City Clerk read a letter dated Sept ember 27, 1954, from Michael Phillips, City Planning Commissio n's report dated February 26, 1954, and report of Waring and Johnson dated December 12, 1953, on the Phil Ritz Subdivision. Mr. Phillips was present By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey, it was #1804 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby concur with the recom- mendation of the City Planning Commission dated February 26, 1954, and does hereby give tentative approval to the Phil Ritz Subdivision located approximately 500 feet East of Middle belt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13; provided, however, that final approval will not be given until the proprietor of said Phil Ritz Subdivision has presented the necessary plans on all improvements A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES Kleinert, Whit ehead, Carey and Edgar NAYS: Jones, Killam and Daugherty. The President declared the resolution adopted An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Vacating Portions of Certain Street, Alley and Public Ground", and which was introduced by Councilman Kleinert at the 127th regular meeting held September 27, 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 the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted and will become effective upon date of publication, October 28, 1954 An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Sections 25, 28 and 32 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 35, 3 36 and 3 37", and which was introduced by Councilman Jones, was taken from the table Mr Mark Friedman, attorney for Mr. Charles Brown, appeared before the Council in this matter Page 1633 A roll call vote was conducted on the foregoing Ordinance with tie following result. AYES: Jones, Killam, Whitehead and Edgar NAYS. Kleinert, Carey and Daugherty The President declared the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted and will become effective upon date of publication, October 28, 1954. By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted, it was #1805 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a communication from the Liquor Control Commission dated August 20, 1954, and a recommendation from the Police Chief dated October 7, 1954, the City Council does hereby approve the request from John and Irene Natoli, for transfer of ownership of 1954 SDM license of Helen Tartoni, 28790 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan On motion of Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously adopted, this 128th regular meeting of the City Council was duly adjourned to Monday, October 18, 1954, at 8.00 P M , the tine of this adjournment being 12:06 A M , October 12, 1954 - W Clark, City Clerk Attested. �' I J.4140,16Daughe rty, Pre sid en ift16..he Cou . 1 Ru.olf /eine rt, Vice President of the Council