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MINUTES OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On February 9, 1953, above meeting was held at 33211 W. Seven Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:07 P. M. by the President
of the Council, Harry S Wolfe Roll was called with the following result: Present--
Harry S Wolfe, Wilson W. Edgar, Nettie Carey, John Whitehead and William Taylor
Absent-- Raymond E Grimm and Harold Bower
The minutes of the 87th regular meeting held on January 26, 1953, were read
and approved.
Councilman Edgar on behalf of the New City Hall Committee made a report on
` certain changes and additions in the plans.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and adopted as follows,
it was-
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#370 RESOLVED that, pursuant to recommendation of Ralph R Calder,
architect, dated January 29, 1953, the following changes and additions
in the plans of the New City Hall are hereby authorized and approved:
1. Plaster walls of the Main Lobby and South Corridor
including beams,
2 Install aluminum angle at interior jambs of all aluminum
windows;
3 Furr exposed steel beams in East Wing with acoustical tile;
that the cost for the above described additions and changes, as set forth
in the proposal accompanying said recommendation of Ralph R Calder is
hereby approved; and that the sum of $1,203.00 is hereby appropriated from
the Unallocated Fund to the New City Hall Fund for the purpose of payment
of such cost
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Whitehead, Edgar, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS: None
On motion of Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
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adopted, the regular order of business was suspended to hear the report of the Justice
Court.
The report of the Justice Court for the Month of January, 1953, was then read
and filed
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The regular order of business was then continued.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted
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#371 RESOLVED, that the hour of 8:30 P M having arrived, the City
Clerk open and read all sealed bids received on one 1953 Ford Tudor Sedan
for the Police Department
The City Clerk then proceeded to open and read the following sealed bids:
1 Clarence Bell, Inc $ 950.45
2. Cy Owens 1058 99
3 Paul J Wiedman, Inc 897 06
4. Floyd Rice . . 807.79
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was.
#372 RESOLVED, that the foregoing bids be referred to the Director
of Public Safety for his recommendation and report.
The City Clerk then read the resolution recommended by the Committee of the
Whole at its meeting held on January 19, 1953, including the Schedule of Fees in said
ILresolution for inspections under the new Heating Code
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey and adopted as follows,
it was.
#373 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 3.23 of the Heating Code
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 63 adopted January 26, 1953, the
fees for the issuance of permits and the making of inspections required
under the provisions of said ordinance are hereby fixed and determined
as follows:
SCHEDULE OF FFFS FOR INSPECTIONS UNDER
THE HEATING CODE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
GAS FIRED
For one unit of 100,000 B T U or less the fee is $5 00
For each 100,000 B.T.U. up to 500,000 charge $1.00 extra over
base inspection fee of $5.00.
Maximum inspection fee per unit is $10.00
For multiple dwellings or stores $4 00 for first unit $2 00 for
each additional unit up to 500,000 B.T.U.
Wall furnace $5 00 for first unit $1.00 for each additional
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For replacement of burners an inspection fee of $3 00 is charged
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OIL BURNERS
For Oil Space Heaters with up to 110 gallons of storage capacity - $3.00
Furnaces with up to 550 gallons oil storage capacity - $5 00
For tanks from 551 to 5000 gallons - $7.00.
For tanks from 5001 to 20,000 is $15 00.
For inspection of used tanks - $6 00
For shop inspection of none labeled tanks - $6.00
For replacement of burners $3.00.
provided, however, that the foregoing schedule shall not become effective until
February 13, 1953, and shall continue in effect until the further action of the
Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Whitehead, Edgar, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was•
#374 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer's report on Jarvis Avenue Storm
Sewer (proposed Special Assessment District No 4) dated April 14, 1952, be
referred to the Department of Public Works and City Engineer for further study
and report under special assessment procedure
Mr L G Monger of Canteen Company, Mr. H. C. Howes of Howes-Shoemaker Co
and Mr. E. R. Greasley of Vendomat Company appeared before the Council and discussed
the fees for Vending Machines provided under Ordinance No. 12 as amended by Ordinance
No 37.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#375 RESOLVED, that a committee be appointed to study and make
recommendations on the regulation of Vending Machines and the fees for
licenses for such machines; and that the city Clerk be authorized to
withhold action under Ordinance No 12,as amended, until a report is
received and acted on.
President Wolfe thereupon appointed on the Vending Machine Committee
Councilmen Edgar, Carey and Taylor.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and adopted as follows,
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#376 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the Director
of Public Safety, the bid of Floyd Rice on a 1953 Ford Tudor Sedan for the
Police Department in the amount of $807.79 is hereby accepted and the issuance
of a purchase order pursuant to said bid is hereby authorized.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Whitehead, Edgar, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe
NAYS: None.
The City Clerk read a letter from Barney Wartell dated February 9, 1953,
pertaining to radio control taxi cab service; and Mr. Wartell appeared before the Council
and made a statement in connection with this matter
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was•
#377 RESOLVED, that Mr. Wartellts communication be referred to
the Committee of the Whole for consideration
The City Clerk read to the Council a letter from Elbert M. Hartom dated
January 30, 1953 Mr Hartom then read to the Council a statement on Zoning Ordinance
lio No. 60 and statements were then made by City Attorney William W Brashear, President
Harry S. Wolfe and Mrs Crawford
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was.
#378 RESOLVED, that the request of Elbert M Hartom as set forth in
his communication dated January 30, 1953, is hereby denied
A ten minute recess was called, following which the meeting was resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting.
Mr Moore of the Livonia-Redford Transportation Company appeared before the
Council and requested support in obtaining a permit from the Michigan Public Service
Commission to operate on Five Mile Road
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted
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#379 RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be requested to prepare a letter
to the Michigan Public Service Commission requesting favorable consideration
of the application of Livonia-Redford Transportation Company for a permit to
operate on Five Mile Road within the City of Livonia.
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By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and adopted as follows,
it was.
ILW #380 RESOLVED that, on recommendation of Ralph R. Calder, architect,
the proposals for certain additions and changes in the new City Hall, and
the cost thereof, as set forth in communication from Wolfe Construction
Company dated February 9, 1953, be and hereby are approved; and the sum of
$1,883 00 is hereby appropriated from the Unallocated Fund to the New City
Hall Fund for payment of such cost
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result'
AYES. Whitehead, Edgar, Carey, Taylor and Wolfe
NAYS' None.
On motion of Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
passed, the meeting was adjourned at 10:27 P M , February 9, 1953.
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MIJ W. Clark, City Clerk
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rry S. olfe, Preside .l