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MINUTES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
rum On May 25, 1953, above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8.00 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, Harold Bower, John Whitehead, Nettie Carey and
William Taylor Absent-- Raymond E Grimm
Minutes of the 94th regular meeting held on May 11, 1953, and adjourned to
May 18, 1953, were read and approved.
Clarence Hoffman, Director of Parks and Recreation Department, presented
an estimate of cost on awnings for the Court House Building and for the construction of
sidewalks around such building.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Carey and adopted as follows,
it was:
#499 RESOLVED, that the bid of Plymouth Storm Sash & Screen Company
rimin the amount of $818 33 for aluminum awnings, screen doors, aluminum windows
and screens, and special work materials and hardware for the Court Building,
which bid is on file in the City Clerk's office and is dated May 23, 1953,
is hereby accepted and the issuance of a purchase order in conformance with
such bid is hereby authorized
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whit ehead, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS- None.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#500 RESOLVED, that the hour of 8:30 P M. having arrived, the City Clerk
is directed to open and read all sealed bids received on one 1953 Ford Pick-
Up Truck for the Department of Public Works.
The City Clerk thereupon opened and read said sealed bids as follows:
(1) Floyd Rice $1,257.41
(2) Bill Brown, Inc $1,293 46
(3) Cy Owens . . . . . $1,329.61
(4) Clarence Bell, Inc $1,322.56
(5) Paul J. Wiedman, Inc. . . $1,279.98
(6) Ralph Fllsworth $1,325.38
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By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was
#501 RESOLVED, that the foregoing bids be referred to the Department
of Public Works for its recommendations
Civil Service Commissioners John C. Campbell and LaVerne Theisen appeared
before the Council and filed a revised salary schedule for city employees which has
been formulated and approved by the Civil Service Commission and which the commission
is now presenting to the Council for its approval and with the recommendation that
the schedule become effective June 1, 1953. With the consent of all members of the
Council present, President Wolfe set this matter for further consideration on June 1,
1953, at an adjourned session of this meeting.
The Director of Public Safety, James L. Hagen, next appeared before the
Council and discussed certain additions to the Police Department Building and the
Dog Pound as well as the proposed wages for the Dog Warden.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
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#502 RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Safety present to the
Council plans and specifications for a dog wagon and that the City Clerk
advertise for bids on such wagon with and without a trade-in of a Ford
Pick-Up now owned by the Police Department.
By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Taylor and adopted as follows,
it was:
#503 RESOLVED, that the bid of Bill Brown, Inc. in the amount of
$1,293 46 for a 1953 Ford Pick-Up (6 cylinder) for the Department of
Public Works is hereby accepted and the issuance of a purchase order in
accordance with such bid is hereby authorized.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS- None.
On motion of Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Carey and
unanimously adopted, the regular order of business was suspended in order that the
Council might hear from Oscar Bloom, Jr. in connection with Ordinance No. 37.
By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was-
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#504 RESOLVED, that a special committee be appointed to investigate
and report on the advisability of amending the provisions of Ordinance No
37 pertaining to transient merchants, peddlers and produce merchants.
ihm President Wolfe thereupon appointed to such committee, Councilmen Taylor,
Carey and Grimm.
Mr. Walter H. Gaul, President of Lutheran Cemetery Association, appeared
before the Council in support of the petition of said association dated May 22, 1953.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was.
#505 RESOLVED, that the petition of Lutheran Cemetery Association
dated May 22, 1953, be referred to the City Attorney for his report and
recommendations.
A 15 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. Aubrey Ettenheimer and Abe Green appeared before the Council in support
of their Petition No. Z-5 for change of zoning classification
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was:
#506 RESOLVED, that the recommendations of the City Planning Commission
dated April 22, 1953, on Petition No Z-5 are hereby approved and the City
Attorney is directed to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and
Zoning Map in accordance with such recommendations; provided, however, that
the parcel affected by such change shall have a depth of 143 feet instead
of 123 feet or a total depth of 203 feet from the center line of Middlebelt
Road
The following bids on 36 inch tile to be used in the drainage project in
Coventry Gardens were submitted:
(1) Superior Products Company . . . . $4,526.00
(2) Lytell and Colegrove, Inc $4,526 00
(3) Michigan Concrete Company $4,533 00
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Taylor and adopted as follows,
it was.
#507 RESOLVED, that the bid of Superior Products Company for 36 inch
tile to be used for drainage project in Coventry Gardens Subdivision in the
amount of $4,526.00, less 2% discount in 30 days, is hereby accepted and
the City Clerk is authorized to issue a purchase order in conformance with
such bid.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe
Iii NAYS. None.
Ordinance No 66 entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Sections 13, 22, 25, 35
and 36 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 09,
3.10, 3 11, 3.12 and 3 13", was taken from the table and a roll call vote was conducted
thereon with the following result.
AYES• Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe
NAYS: None
President Wolfe declared that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted and
will become effective on the date of publication, June 12, 1953
The Council next considered a communication from the Detroit Edison Company
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dated May 18, 1953, pertaining to the cost of installing street lights in the vicinity
of certain schools and at certain main intersections
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Bower and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#508 RESOLVED, that a special committee be appointed for the purpose
of investigating and reporting its recommendations on the installation of
lights in the vicinity of all schools within the City of Livonia
President Wolfe appointed to the foregoing committee, Councilmen Edgar, Bower and
Carey.
By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Taylor and adopted as follows,
it was.
#509 RESOLVED, that a street light of 10,000 lumen be installed at
the intersection of Harrison and Plymouth Roads, such intersection being
an intersection of a main thoroughfare, as shown on the Master Thoroughfare
Plan; and that the cost of such street light be paid from the General Fund
IIIof the City
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
III #510 RESOLVED, that the communication of Clarence 0 Rapp dated
May 15, 1953, be and hereby is referred to the Director of Public
Safety
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Bower and unanimously adopted
as follows, it was:
#511 RESOLVED, that another bid for screens on the New City Hall be
obtained and submitted to the Council.
The Council discussed proposed plans on No. 2 Fire Station as submitted by
Gould and Moss, architects.
A ten minute recess was called at 12.00 o'clock, following which the meeting
was resumed with all members present who were named as present at the original roll call
of this meeting.
President Wolfe, with the consent of all members present, placed on the table
III a letter from E. J. Eckman dated May 11, 1953.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Taylor and adopted as follows,
it was:
#512 RESOLVED, that the report of the Finance Committee for the Month
of April, 1953, summarized as follows:
General, Administrative and Legislative:
Executive $ 545.32
Legislative 321.04
City Clerk 1,272.23
City Treasurer 300.69
Election Commission 127.89
Justice Court 84 25
Civil Service Commission 196.65
Dept. of Law 1,433.00
City Planning Commission 306.83
Administrative, & Legislative Expense 84.20
Civilian Defense 130.49
City Hall 207.54
Court Building 156.19
New City Hall 2,377.72 $ 7,544.04
Imple Department of Public Safety:
Police Department 3,113.38
Fire Department 1,094.50
Inspection Department 300 30 4,508.18
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Department of Public Works $ 5,271.76
LirDepartment of Parks & Recreation 3,505.06
General Ledger Accounts:
Advance to S D. S. #1 8.35
Advance to S. D. S. #4 13,343.72
Insurance 1,479.69
Contracts Payable 32,187.28
New City Hall 3,086 00
Capital Improvements - Ac. of Land 3,333.50
Reserve for Encumbrances 12.19
Inventory Accounts 1,463.40
Income Refund 4.00 54,918 13
Total $ 75,747.17
is hereby accepted and approved.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS: None.
Communication from the Wayne County Health Department was read and placed
on file
City Attorney, William Brashear, read a proposed resolution to be filed
with the State Water Resources Commission.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Taylor and adopted as follows,
it was:
#513 RESOLVED THAT,
WHEREAS, the City Council on October 30, 1950, adopted a resolution
requesting the Water Resources Commission of the State of Michigan to approve
the application of the City of Livonia for new and extended use of the waters
of the state for sewage and waste disposal purposes in the manner set forth
in such application, with the understanding that the delivery of sewage
through a county drain known as the Middle Rouge Parkway Interceptor would
begin not later than May 1, 1953, or in lieu thereof, other methods of disposal
satisfactory to the Water Resources Commission and State Commissioner of
Health would be provided, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said resolution, the City of Livonia, including
the Mayor, Council and other City officials, has done everything within its
power to bring about and facilitate the construction of said county drain,
and has fully cooperated with all county agencies and authorities in any
action intended to accomplish the construction of such drain; and
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WHEREAS, through no act, omission or fault on the part of the
City of Livonia, previous plans to bring about the construction of said
Middle Rouge Parkway Interceptor miscarried, with the result that new
preparations for the project had to be commenced; and
WHEREAS, new proceedings to bring about the construction of said
Middle Rouge Parkway Interceptor have recently been commenced by the
Wayne County Drain Commissioner and apparently are making favorable progress,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Lionia does reaffirm its position
and obligation as stated in such resolution of October 30, 1950, and the
order of the Water Resources Commission entered on November 21, 1950;
does hereby request said Water Resources Commission to enter a further
order extending the period for use of the waters of the state for an
additional two years commencing May 1, 1953; and does hereby agree that
the City of Livonia will fully participate and cooperate in any proper
and reasonable plan for the construction of said Middle Rouge Parkway
Interceptor, and will do everything within its power to reasonably and
properly bring about the construction of said drain.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Edgar, Bower, Carey, Whitehead, Taylor and Wolfe.
NAYS: None
On motion of Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously
adopted, this meeting was adjourned to Monday, June 1, 1953, at 8.00 P. M. The time
of this adjournment being 12:30 A. M , May 26, 1953
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M&ri T Clark, City Clerk
Attested:
H ry 3 Wolfe,/ Presiden /