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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED EIGHTY-NINTH REGULAR
MEF,TING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 27, 1953, above meeting was held at 33211 W. Seven Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, having been adjourned from February 24, 1953, The meeting was
called to order at approximately 8 19 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, Raymond E. Grimm and Nettie Carey Absent-- Harold Bower, William
Taylor and John Whitehead
The minutes of the 88th regular meeting held February 9, 1953, were
read and approved.
On motion of Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Grimm, the minutes
of the Board of Canvassers of the meeting held on February 19, 1953, were read and
approved.
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was-
#383 RESOLVED, that the hour of 8:30 P M having arrived, all
sealed bids received on a 1/2 ton Ford Pick-Up Truck for the Department
of Parks and Recreation be opened and read
The City Clerk accordingly opened and read the following bids:
(1) Paul J Wiedman, Inc $1,311 89
(2) Clarence Bell, Inc • . . . . $1,282.44
(3) Bill Brown, Inc $1,279 98
(4) Floyd Rice . . . $1,266 96
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was-
#384 RESOLVED, that the foregoing bids be referred to the Director
of Parks and Recreation for his report and recommendation.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm and adopted as follows,
it was-
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#385 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 12 of Chapter VII of the
Charter, an annual independent audit having been made as of November 30,
1952, an abstract of the result of such audit as follows-
CITY OF LIVONIA, MICHIGAN
STATEMENT OF UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1952
Total cash on hand November 30, 1952 $ 156,304.21
Less:
Reserve for encumbrances $ 12,407.66
Employees' deductions 4,424 36
Due to other funds 48 36
Total Deductions 16,880.38
$ 139,423 83
Additions:
U.S. Certificates of Indebtedness 300,000 00
Advances
Special Assessment District #2 $ 29,565.42
Special Assessment District #3 250 00
Special Assessment District #1 683 28
Roycroft Main 65.00
Fire Hall 62.24
Sewage Disposal System No 1 70 30,626 64
Taxes Receivable 3,318 71
Accounts Receivable
FICA refund $ 3,625.78
Deering Avenue project 14,250.12 17,875 90
Inventories, prepaid expenses and
deposits 1,430 32
Total Additions $ 353,251.57
Unappropriated Surplus November 30, 1952 $ 492,675.40
CITY OF LIVONIA, MICHIGAN
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
GENERAL FUND
December 1, 1951 to November 30, 1952
Balance cash December 1, 1951 $ 605,760.48
Receipts-
Tax collections $ 20,634 43
Income collections 874,356 12 $ 894,990.55
Employees' income tax withheld 30,115.91
Employees' miscellaneous
deductions withheld 4,424 36
Sewage Disposal System No 1 348 18
Sewage Disposal System No. 2 24,675.39
Special Assessment District #1 7,450.00
Drum deposits 4.00
Livonia water system 15,051.15
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Vaccination fees $ 2,266 50
Ford Tank Plant 952.04
Trust and agency account 50.00
Property damage refund 37 00
Travel expense refund 4 95
Fire Department rent transfer 45.00
Due to Undistributed Tax Fund 45 36
Due to Special Trust Fund 3 00
Total Receipts $ 980 463 39
Total $1,586,223.87
Disbursements-
Per budget summary 1,006,759 18
Employees' income tax forwarded 30,115 91
Employees' miscellaneous deductions forwarded 3,625.78
Payment for prior year expenditures 7,647.31
U S Certificates of Indebtedness 300,000 00
Sewage Disposal System No. 2 24,675 39
Special Assessment District No. 2 29,284.94
Advances, Ford plant main 6 00
Gas and oil inventory 839 35
Deering Avenue 8,276.67
Livonia water system 15,051.15
Vaccination fees 2,266 50
Income from police radio transferred 530.00
Trust and agency account 50 00
Advance for fire hall 62 24
Prepaid meter postage 500.00
Sewage Disposal System No 1 229.24
Total Disbursements $1,429,919 66
Balance cash November 30, 1952 $ 156,304 21
CITY OF LIVONIA, MICHIGAN
SCHEDULE OF REVENUE COT.LECTIONS
DECEMBER 1, 1951 TO NOVEMBER 30, 1952
Building permits $ 25,992.50
Septic tank permits 657 00
Plumbing permits 15,367.50
Electrical permits 14,364 00
Violations 9,524 00
Court fines 8,206.50
Trade licenses 4,365 50
Dog licenses 3,367.60
Kennel licenses 165.00
Dog releases 175.00
1L4 Birth and death certificates 130 00
Dumping fees 1,758.50
Drivers' licenses 1,341.55
Registration fees 777 50
Liquor Control Commission 6,910.07
Sales tax diversion 109,412.16
Intangible property tax 30,158.48
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Motor vehicle highway fund 135,234.90
Race track revenues 500,000 00
Gasoline tax refund 2,017.26
Miscellaneous revenues 12 14.
Interest on delinquent taxes 159 30
Bicycle licenses 737.50
Zoning maps 90.60
Plumbing and electrical code books 69 95
Re-zoning application fees 130.00
Sign permits 65.00
Discounts earned 661 40
Refrigerator permits 9.00
Cemetery sales 115 00
Interest on U S Certificates of Indebtedness 349.93
Department of Public Works permits 722.00
Cash over 10 52
Ordinance sales 29.00
Building Code Books 95.00
Nominating fees 50 00
Land sales 101 55
Tax refunds (74.17)
Road repair income 865 03
Plat recorded 160 00
Zoning permits 70.00
Charter sales 2.35
Tax Collections 20,634 43
Total $ 894 990 55
shall be published in the Livonian on March 13, 1953
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Grimm, Edgar, Carey and Wolfe
NAYS: None
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#386 RESOLVED, that the City Planning Commission on January 8, 1953,
having tentatively approved the proposed plat of Stuart Homes Manor No. 2,
a subdivision of part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, the Council does likewise tentatively approve said plat on
the following conditions:
(1) That final approval shall not be given until all of the
streets and improvements shown in said plat have been
installed and constructed in full compliance with the
ILW Subdivision Rules and Regulations, the Plat Ordinance,
No 44, and the requirements of the Department of Public
Works or, in lieu thereof, a sufficient cash or surety
bond be furnished to the City of Livonia in such amount
as may be determined by the Council and in such form as
may be approved by the City Attorney,
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(2) The Department of Public Works shall have certified to
the Council its approval of the construction and installation
of such streets and improvements; and
IL0 (3) The plans and specifications of such paving and improvements
shall be approved by the Department of Public Works.
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was
#387 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission on January 8, 1953,
having tentatively approved the proposed plat of Laurel Glens, a subdivision
of part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, the
Council does likewise tentatively approve said plat on the following conditions:
(1) That final approval shall not be given until all of the
streets and improvements shown in said plat have been
installed and constructed in full compliance with the
Subdivision Rules and Regulations, the Plat Ordinance,
No. 44, and the requirements of the Department of Public
Works or, in lieu thereof, a sufficient cash or surety bond
be furnished to the City of Livonia in such amount as may
be determined by the Council and in such form as may be
approved by the City Attorney;
(2) The Department of Public Works shall have certified to
the Council its approval of the construction and installation
of such streets and improvements, and
(3) The plans and specifications of such paving and improvements
shall be approved by the Department of Public Works.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was-
#388 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission on January 8, 1953,
having tentatively approved the proposed plat of Smokier-Rousseau Subdivision,
a part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, the
Council does likewise tentatively approve said plat on the following
conditions
(1) That final approval shall not be given until all of the
streets and improvements shown in said plat have been
installed and constructed in full compliance with the
Subdivision Rules and Regulations, the Plat Ordinance,
No 44, and the requirements of the Department of Public
Works or, in lieu thereof, a sufficient cash or surety
bond be furnished to the City of Livonia in such amount
as may be determined by the Council and in such form as
may be approved by the City Attorney,
(2) The Department of Public Works shall have certified to
the Council its approval of the construction and installation
of such streets and improvements, and
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(3) The plans and specifications of such paving and improvements
shall be approved by the Department of Public Works.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#389 RESOLVED, that the City Planning Commission and the City Council
having tentatively approved the proposed plat of Lyndon Manor Subdivision
No. 2, part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
and on recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February 6, 1953,
the final plat of said subdivision is hereby approved on the condition that
either the following improvements: the installation of water mains and the
paving of all streets as recommended in communication from the City Engineer
to the Director of Public Works dated February 6, 1953, be satisfactorily made
in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 44 or, in lieu thereof, a
satisfactory bond in the amount of $18,000 00 be given to the City in such
form as may be approved by the City Attorney; and, on fulfillment of either
one of said conditions, the City Clerk is hereby authorized to affix her
signature to said plat as evidence of this approval.
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was.
#390 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission on February 19, 1953,
having tentatively approved the proposed plat of Cooper-Spoon Subdivision No
2, a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
the Council does likewise tentatively approve said plat on the following
conditions.
(1) That final approval shall not be given until all of the
streets and improvements shown in said plat have been
installed and constructed in full compliance with the
Subdivision Rules and Regulations, the Plat Ordinance,
No. 44, and the requirements of the Department of Public
Works or, in lieu thereof, a sufficient cash or surety bond
be furnished to the City of Livonia in such amount as may
be determined by the Council and in such form as may be
approved by the City Attorney;
(2) The Department of Public Works shall have certiv ed to
the Council its approval of the construction and installation
of such streets and improvements; and
(3) The plans and specifications of such paving and improvements
shall be approved by the Department of Public Works.
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was
#391 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the Department
of Public Works dated January 21, 1953, the plans for improvements in
Livonia states Subdivision No 1 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, be
and hereby are disapproved for the reasons stated in communication from
the City Engineer to the Director of Public Works dated January 13, 1953
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By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was•
#392 RESOLVED, that the City Planning Commission and the City Council
having tentatively approved the proposed plat of Thomas Elliott Subdivision
No 2, part of the North 1/2 of Section 36, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, and
on recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February 20, 1953,
the final plat of said subdivision is hereby approved on the condition that
either the East half of Harrison Road and the West half of Deering Avenue within
said subdivision be paved in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No.
44 or, in lieu thereof, a satisfactory bond in the amount of $1,000.00 be
given to the City in such form as may be approved by the City Attorney, and,
on fulfillment of either one of said conditions, the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to affix her signature to said plat as evidence of this approval.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Grimm and adopted as follows,
it was:
#393 RESOLVED that, pursuant to recommendation of the Director
of Public Works dated February 12, 1953, the following extensions be
added to the water system being constructed under Ordinance No. 43,
to Contract No 4 of The Boam Company: 8" water main on Flamingo from
Seven Mile Road to Bretton, a distance of approximately 2400 lin. ft.,
and the 8" water main on Curtis from Merriman Road West, approximately
1362 lin. ft., and that an allowance of 17¢ per foot be made to cover
the increase in cost of pipe plus an additional $300.00 for the crossing
of Seven Mile Road at Flamingo.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Grimm, Edgar, Carey and Wolfe
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey and adopted as follows,
it was:
#394 RESOLVED that, pursuant to recommendation of the Director of
Public Works dated February 12, 1953, the following extensions be added
to the water system being constructed under Ordinance No 43, to Contract
No 2 of Thomas Sinacola• 8" water main on St. Martins from Middlebelt
Road westerly, approximately 1700 lin ft , and that an allowance of 17¢
per foot be made to cover the increase in cost of pipe plus an additional
$250 00 for crossing Middlebelt Road
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Grimm, Edgar, Carey and Wolfe.
NAYS. None
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By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Carey and adopted as follows,
it was:
#395 RESOLVED that, pursuant to recommendation of the Director of
Public Works dated February 12, 1953, the following extensions be added
to the water system being constructed under Ordinance No 43, to Contract
No. 3 of United Contracting Company: 12" water main on Seven Mile Road
from Stamford to Wayne Road, a distance of approximately 4000 lin. ft.,
and the 8" water main on Laurel from Seven Mile Road to Curtis, a distance
of approximately 2600 lin ft ; and that the price quoted in the original
contract is hereby accepted as the price of pipe to be furnished under this
extension
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grimm, Edgar, Carey and Wolfe.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm and adopted as follows,
it was.
#396 RESOLVED that, the City of Livonia having entered into an agreement
with Equitable Building Company dated July 27, 1950, wherein said Equitable
Building Company agreed to improve certain roads and streets in the Thomas
Elliot Subdivision and to deposit a cash bond of $50,000 00 with the City of
Livonia to guarantee the making of such improvements; and said $50,000.00
having been deposited with the City of Livonia pursuant to said agreement;
and thereafter, the Equitable Building Company having assigned their rights in
said cash bond, under instrument dated August 7, 1950, to Charles Hamburger
and Ephraim L. Lieberman; and thereafter, said Charles Hamburger and Ephraim L.
Lieberman having sold to Elliot Homes Lot 1 to 143, inclusive, of said
subdivision and having assigned to said Elliot Homes, by an instrument dated
August 15, 1951, all of their rights and interests in and to $14,742 00 of
said cash bond, determined to be applicable to said lot, and said Charles
Hamburger and Ephri am L Lieberman having entered into a Land Contract with
Clairmount Building Company under which they agreed to sell said company Lots
144 to 457, inclusive, of said subdivision, and having assigned to Abe Green
and Louis Alper, by an instrument dated September 21, 1951, the sum of
$35,258.00 of said cash bond, determined to be the amount applicable to said
Lots 144 to 457, inclusive; and said Louis Alper having, by instrument dated
February 6, 1952, assigned his interest in said cash bond to Aubrey H
Ettenheimer; and said Aubrey H. Ettenheimer having, by instrument dated
January 11, 1953, assigned his interest in said cash bond to Henry Alper,
the City Council does hereby approve the apportionment of said bond as above
stated and does hereby determine that the amount of said $50,000.00 bond is
hereby apportioned and divided as follows:
(1) To Elliot Homes, assignees under assignment dated August 15,
1951, pertaining to Lots 1 to 143, inclusive, the sum of
$14,742.00;
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(2) To Abe Green and Henry Alper, assignees under instrument dated
September 21, 1951, February 6, 1952 and January 11, 1953, the
sum of $35,258 00;
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copies of the above assignments having been duly filed in the office of the
City Clerk; and that said bond money be released to the above assignees in
accordance with said bond agreement
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Grimm, Edgar, Carey and Wolfe
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Carey and adopted as follows,
it was:
#397 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the Director of
Public Works dated January 23, 1953, a certain bond agreement dated
July 27, 1950, and the resolution previously adopted at this meeting
apportioning the amount of said bond, the amount of $18,000.00 be released
to Abe Green and Henry Alper; and the City Treasurer is directed to
disburse said sum accordingly
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Grimm, Edgar, Carey and Wolfe
NAYS None
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was.
#398 RESOLVED, that the letter addressed to George E Harmon, Police
Chief, from Michigan State Highway Department dated February 10, 1953,
pertaining to request for installation of traffic lights on Plymouth Road
at Merriman and Stark Roads was referred back to the Traffic Commission
for further study, with the recommendation that they continue their efforts
to obtain traffic lights at the above intersections.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#399 RESOLVED, that the communication from the Clarenceville Public
Schools dated February 15, 1953, pertaining to a request for installation
of street lights on Seven Mile Road be referred to the 15epartment of Public
Works for further study and recommendation
Lit Communication from Director of Public Works dated February 18, 1953, pertaining
to preparation of plans for addition to Public Works Garage was read and placed on
file.
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A 15 minute recess was called, following which the meeting was resumed with
ILli all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey and adopted as follows,
it was.
#400 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the Director of
Parks & Recreation, the bid of Floyd Rice in the amount of $1,266.96 for a
1/2 ton Ford Pick-Up Truck is hereby accepted and the City Clerk is directed
to issue a purchase order accordingly.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grimm, Edgar, Carey and Wolfe
NAYS. None
Communication from Department of Public Works dated February 19, 1953,
pertaining to construction of fences around the dog pound and public works property
was read and placed on file; and, with the consent of all present, it was suggested that
ILbids be procured in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Ordinance.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm and adopted as follows,
it was:
#401 RESOLVED that, pursuant to communication from the City Treasurer
dated February 27, 1953, an error having been made by the Wayne County Bureau
of Taxation as to Tax Item 02P11, the Council does approve the recommendation
of the City Treasurer and does hereby authorize the City Clerk to draw a
voucher on the General Fund in the amount of $81.81 payable to Carl J
Wagenschutz, Treasurer.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Grimm, Edgar, Carey and Wolfe
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Grimm and adopted as follows,
it was.
#402 RESOLVED, that the City Treasurer having on February 19, 1953,
IL; appointed Mrs. C. Jean MacArthur Deputy Treasurer of the City of Livonia,
such appointment is hereby approved and confirmed by the City Council
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Grimm, Edgar, Carey and Wolfe.
NAYS: None
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By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Edgar and adopted as follows,
it was
#403 RESOLVED, that the report of the Finance Committee for the Month
of January, 1953, is hereby approved and a summary of such report is hereby
spread upon the minutes of this meeting as follows:
General, Legislative & Administrative.
Executive 7 50
Legislative 2,372 68
City Treasurer 68.61
City Clerk 1,331 49
Judicial Dept 197 07
Election Commission 140.94
Civil Service Commission 37 20
Court Building 167 51
City Hall 322 55
City Planning Commission 51 64
Administration & Legislation 62 00
Traffic Commission 175 90
$ 4,935 09
Department of Public Safety.
Police Department $ 2,941.10
Fire Department 1,088 33
Inspection Department 439 14 $ 4,468 57
Department of Public Works: 10,465 68 10,465.68
Department of Parks & Recreation. 392.70 392 70
General Ledger Accounts
Inventory Accounts 691.34
Ac. of Land 84.54
Accounts Receivable - S.D.S. #1 3 79
Insurance 1,287.38
Health and Welfare 20.00
New City Hall 33,029 25
Police Department Bldg Addition 552 58
Deposit on Towels 3.50
Deposit on Barrels 6 00
35,678.38
Total $ 55,940 42
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Grimm, Ed gar, Carey and Wolfe
NAYS: None
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Carey and adopted as follows,
it was.
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#404 RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Commission be requested to
employ a full time secretary, that space for such secretary together with
desk, files and other necessary equipment be provided in the new City Hall;
IL and that the sum of $3,640 00 is hereby appropriated from the Unallocated
Fund to said commission to be used in payment of compensation of such secretary;
provided, however, that as long as the entire working time of such secretary
is not required for Civil Service duties, she shall also act as secretary to
the Traffic Commission and other commissions for which secretarial assistance
has not been expressly provided.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Grimm, Edgar, Carey and Wolfe.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Edgar and adopted as follows,
it was:
#405 RESOLVED, that the City Planning Commission be requested to
employ a full time secretary, that space for such secretary together with
desk, files and other necessary equipment be provided in the new City Hall,
and that the sum of $3,640 00 is hereby appropriated from the Unallocated
Fund to said commission to be used in payment of compensation of such secretary,
provided, however, that as long as such secretary's working time is not fully
required by the City Planning Commission, she shall also act as clerk for the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES. Grimm, Edgar, Carey and Wolfe.
NAYS. None
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was
#406 RESOLVED, that the request of Edward Steiner et al for reconsideration
as to use of certain land, owned by the City and situated on Merriman between
Five and Six Mile Roads, for park purposes, is hereby referred to the City
Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission for their joint study,
report and recommendations.
The Director of Public Works, Lester French, and the City Lngineer presented
plans on Sewage Disposal System No 4, which were discussed by the Council
On motion of Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
limpassed, the meeting was adjoun ed at 11 50 P. M., February 27, 1953.
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MINUTES OF THE NINETIETH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The above meeting was held on March 9, 1953, at 33211 West Seven Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:06 P M. by
the Vice-President of the Council, Wilson W Edgar Roll was called with the
following result- Present-- Raymond E Grimm, Wilson W Edgar, Nettie Carey
and William Taylor. Absent-- Harry S. Wolfe, Harold Bower and John Whitehead
The minutes of the Eighty-Ninth Regular Meeting held on February 24,
1953 and February 27, 1953 were read and approved
The City Clerk read the report of the Vending Machine Committee dated
March 9, 1953 and submitted by the members of such committee- Edgar, Carey and
Taylor.
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was
#407 RESOLVED, that the report of the Vending Machine Committee
is hereby accepted and approved, and the City Clerk is directed to
proceed with the administration and enforcement of ordinances 12 &
37
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted, it was
#408 RESOLVED, that the hour of 8.30 P M having arrived, the City
Clerk opened and read all sealed bids on a Ditching and Excavating
Machine for the Department of Public Works The City Clerk stated that
only one bid had been received and this bid was opened and read as
follows:
Telford Equipment Company, for 1 Gradall Model 2460, exclusive of
certain additions and optional equipment $21,825 00,
or $24,222 72 including certain equipment
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Grimm, it was
#409 RESOLVED, that the foregoing bid of Telford Equipment Company
be accepted in the amount of $24,222 72; and the City Clerk is authorized
to issue a purchase order accordingly.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
ILA AYES: Grimm, Edgar, Carey and Taylor
NAYS: None
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Grimm, it was
#410 RESOLVED, that pursuant to a communication directed to the
Building Committee by Ralph R Calder, Architect, under date of
February 6, 1953, the proposal of Hubbs and Gilles attached to such
communication and pertaining to the cost of lighting exterior of
City Hall and grounds, the Council does hereby accept a proposal of
Hubbs and Gilles in the amount of $5,455.00 as an addition to their
contract, and does hereby appropriate said sum of $5,455 00 from the
Unallocated Fund to the New City Hall Fund for such purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES- Grimm, Edgar, Carey and Taylor
NAYS: None
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was
#411 RESOLVED, that on recommendation of the Department of Public
Works dated March 6, 1953, the revised plans for sewer and water improve-
ments in Livonia Estates Subdivision located in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 36, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Michigan, are
hereby approved in accordance with such recommendations
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
adopted, it was
#412 RESOLVED, that the City Planning Commission, on October 16,
1952, and the City Council, on November 24, 1952, having tentatively
approved the proposed plat of Greenette Subdivision, a part of the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, and on
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated March 7, 1953,
the final plan of said subdivision is hereby approved on the condition
that either of the following improvements the installation of water
mains and the paving of all streets as recommended in communication
from the City Engineer to the Director of Public Works, dated March 7,
1953, be satisfactorily made in accordance with the provision of
Ordinance No. 44 or, in lieu thereof, the following bonds- For water
main and sewers---$75,000.00; for paving and sidewalks---$60,000.00,
be given to the City in such form as may be approved by the City
Attorney; and, on fulfillment of either one of said conditions, the
City Clerk is hereby authorized to affix her signature to said plat as
evidence of this approval
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Grimm, Edgar, Carey and Taylor
NAYS None
By Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#413 RESOLVED, that, pursuant to the request of the Zoning Board
of Appeals, dated March 3, 1953, the sum of $750.00 is hereby
appropriated from the Unallocated Fund to the Zoning Board of Appeals,
Capital Outlay Account
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Grimm, Edgar, Carey and Taylor
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Taylor and seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was
#414 RESOLVED, that, pursuant to a communication from the Wayne
County Drain Commissioner, dated October 27, 1952, the Council does
hereby request the Wayne County Drain Commissioner to relinquish all
of his rights and interests in the Melvin Drain within the City of
Livonia and does hereby determine that the City shall conduct the
locating, establishing and construction of said drain within the City
of Livonia.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
adopted, it was
#415 RESOLVED, that the Department of Public Works is hereby
requested to proceed with the construction of the Melvin Drain within
the City of Livonia
The Report of the Justice Court and Violations Bureau for the month of
February, 1953 was received and placed on file
A letter of appreciation from Rosedale Gardens Civic Association dated
February 28, 1953 was read and placed on file
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
ILgo #416 RESOLVED, that the Council having authorized the construction
of a bridge at the crossing of Angling Road and Rouge Creek, and having
approved the plans for such bridge and a contract for the construction
of the same, all of which the Council determined to be necessary for the
protection of the public health, safety and welfare; and the Council
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having determined that it is necessary that the City of Livonia acquire
the following described parcel of land. the west 25 feet of Lots 23
and 24, Botsford Park Subdivision of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and
having endeavored to procure from the owner of said land either title
to the same or an easement therein, and such owner having refused to
grant to the City an easement or to sell said land to the City, the
Council does hereby determine that the taking of said parcel of land by
condemnation proceedings is essential and does hereby direct the City
Attorney to commence such proceedings at once
Councilman Taylor introduced the following Ordinance-
No 54
AN ORDINANCE TO LICENSE AND REGULATE PRIVATE PATROL
WATCHMEN AND PRIVATE PATROL SERVICE AND TO PROVIDE
PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATIONS OF PROVISIONS THEREOF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
1 The term private patrol watchman is hereby defined as any person, in
uniform or otherwise, who, for hire or reward, shall guard or protect any structure,
premises or property by patrolling on foot or in any vehicle upon any street, high-
way, alley or other public place in the City of Livonia and shall include any person
who, for hire or reward, shall be employed to guard, protect or maintain peace and
order in or about any structure, premises or property, which is operated, maintained
or conducted as a cabaret, dance hall, theatre or any other place of amusement,
recreation or entertainment frequented by the public, including bars
The term private patrol watchman shall not apply to regularly appointed
police officers of the city or to any regularly appointed peace officers or law-
enforcement agents of the State or the United States or political subdivions
thereof or to persons engaged in the business of protecting persons, passengers and
property being transported in interstate or intrastate commerce within the city by
common carrier and the protection of the property of said common carrier within the
city
The term private patrol watchman shall likewise not apply to guards, watch-
men or detectives employed in private business establishments, premises or structures,
where the major portion of such employment is confined to services within such
private business establishments, premises or structures and where said establishments,
premises or structures are not places of amusement, recreation or entertainment
frequented by the public nor shall anything contained herein be construed as applying
to private detectives and agencies, regulated and licensed under the provisions of
Act 383 of the Public Acts of 1927 of the State of Michigan.
ILO2 The term private patrol service is hereby defined as any person, firm
or corporation, who employes, furnishes or provides the services of a private patrol
watchman as defined in Section 1.
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3 It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage
in the business of operating a private patrol service within the City of Livonia
or for any person to engage in the business of a private patrol watchman, within
said City, without first being licensed therefor It shall be unlawful for any
person, firm or corporation to employ or hire the services of a private patrol
watchman, unless or until he shall be duly licensed therefor or unless or until
such private patrol watchman shall have secured a temporary permit as hereinafter
provided.
4 Application for a private patrol service license or a private patrol
watchman's license shall be made to the City Clerk on forms to be approved by him.
The qualifications of such applicant shall be subject to the reasonable rules and
regulations of the Director of Public Safety, consistent with the provisions of this
ordinance Each applicant for a private patrol watchman's license shall appear in
person at the bureau of indentification for the purpose of having his fingerprints
taken, and one copy shall be forwarded to the National Bureau of Identification at
Washington, D.C.
No person shall be licensed as a private patrol watchman within the city
unless he be 21 years of age or over, a citizen of the United States and has resided
within the State for a period of not less than one year immediately preceding said
application No such license shall be issued to a person who has been adjudged
insane in this State or elsewhere or who has been convicted of a felony or of a
crime or offense involving violence or moral turpitude The Director of Public
Safety shall cause an investigation to be made of the character of the applicant
and he shall refuse to recommend the issuance of a license, unless as a result
of such investigation, the character of the applicant is found to be satisfactory
5 The City Clerk is hereby authorized, on recommendation of the Director
of Public Safety and upon proof of the dependable and good moral character of the
applicant, to issue a license hereunder, either as a private patrol watchman or as
a private patrol service, provided such person, firm or corporation complies with
all the requirements of this ordinance and that payment of the proper license fee,
provided however, that the Director of Public Safety may at any time, upon proper
application, pending a report from the National Bureau of Identification, issue
not more than one temporary permit to any person, authorizing such person to engage
in the business of a private patrol watchman for a period not to exceed 30 days,
providing such person shall have appeared in person at the bureau of identification
and has no criminal record, as ascertained by the records of the Livonia Police
Department
All licenses granted under this ordinance shall expire November 30th of
each year, unless sooner revoked
Licenses issued under this ordinance shall be charged and paid for accord-
ing to the following rate.
For private patrol watchman, the sum of $5.00.
For private patrol service, the sum of $25 00.
The granting of a license under the provisions of this ordinance shall not
be construed as providing any additional powers of arrest other than that granted to
private persons under the statutory provisions of the State, nor shall the provisions
of this ordinance be construed as authority or power to carry weapons contrary to
the statutory provisions of the State
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6. The license for a private patrol watchman, shall be in such form as to
contain a true photograph and right thumb print of the licensee, his name, address,
physical description and signature, and such licensee shall carry the same with him
during his hours of employment or duty and the same shall be subject at all times
to the inspection of any member of the police department of the City of Livonia
7 Any license recuested under this Ordinance may be refused by the City
Clerk, and any license issued under the provisions of this Ordinance may be revoked
or suspended by the Mayor or City Clerk at any time, for any of the following
causes
(a) Fraud or misrepresentation in the application for license;
(b) Fraud or misrepresentation in the operation of the licensee's business,
(c) Any violation of this Ordinance or of the regulations authorized herein,
(d) Any violation of any of the ordinances of the City of Livonia-
(e) Any violation of any of the laws of the United States and the State of
Michigan,
(f) Conducting a business in an unlawful manner or in such manner as to
constitute a breach of the peace or a menace to the health, morals, safety or
welfare of the public, or
(g) Any failure or inability on the part of the applicant to meet and
satisfy the requirements and provisions of this Ordinance and the regulations
authorized herein
Written notice of refusal, revocation or suspension, stating the cause or causes
therefor, shall be delivered to the applicant or licensee personally, or mailed to
his address stated in his application.
8. Any person whose license is revoked or suspended or any person whose
request for a license is refused shall have a right to a hearing before the Council,
provided a written request therefor is filed with the City Clerk within ten days
following the delivery or mailing of notice of revocation or suspension, or within
ten days following such refusal The Council shall have the right to affirm and
sustain any refusal to issue a license, or any revocation or suspension of a license,
and the Council may grant or reinstate any license
9 The Director of Public Safety is hereby authorized to adopt rules and
regulations for administration of this ordinance and for the conduct of the business
of private patrol service and private patrol watchman, including the designation
of the type of uniforms to be used in such service and by private patrol watchmen
10 Any person who shall violate or fail to comply with any of the provisions
of this Ordinance, or any of the regulations made pursuant hereto, shall be guilty
of a misdeameanor and, on conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed
Five Hundred Dollars 4 500 00), or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90)
days, or by both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the Court. Each
act of violation and every day upon which such violation occurs shall constitute
a separate offense
11 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
12 If any part or parts of this ordinance are for any reason held to be
invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this Ordinance
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The foregoing ordinance was placed on the table for action at the
next regular meeting of the Courcil
On motion of Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Carey, the meeting
was adjourned at 10.00 P.M., March 9, 1953
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