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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1953-10-26 Page 1237 MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On October 26, 1953, above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8 01 P M , by the President of the Council, Harry S Wolfe Roll was called with the following result. Present-- Harry S Wolfe, Wilsoh W Edgar, Harold Bower and William Taylor Absent-- Raymond E Grimm, John W Whitehead and Nettie Carey The invocation was given by Councilman Taylor. Minutes of the 104th regular meeting held on October 12, 1953, were read and approved Jayne County Drain Commissioner Christopher J MuLLe' appeared before the Council and requested the adoption of a resolution pertaining to the Middle Rouge Parkway Interceptor, which resolution has been prepared by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone #725 WHEREAS, the Drain Commissioner for the County of Wayne, State of Michigan, proposes to construct a sewer known as the Middle Rouge Parkway Interceptor, AND WHEREAS, the drainage district for said sewer as established will be composed of territory partly within the City of Livonia, AND WHEREAS, the health officer of the County of Wayne has determined that such sewer is necessary for the public health and welfare of the City of Livonia, AND WHEREAS, the City of Livonia deems that the construction of said sewer by the Drain Commissioner is necessary for the public health and welfare of the City of Livonia; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Livonia Council hereby requests the Drain Commissioner to construct the sewer known as the Middle Rouge Parkway Interceptor and hereby requests the Drain Commissioner to accept jurisdiction of the property within the City of Livonia to be affected by the proposed sewer. Page 1238 Councilman Edgar made a motion that the foregoing resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Taylor and a roll call vote was conducted thereon with the following results: AYES: Edgar, Bower, Taylor and Wolfe. NAYS. None By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted as follows, it was- #726 RESOLVED, that the hour of 8:30 P. M. having arrived, the City Clerk open and read all sealed bids received on Contract #1 of Sewer Special Assessment District #4 The City Clerk thereupon opened and read the following sealed bids Base Bid Alternate No 1 Alternate No.2 1 Rocco Ferrera $ 924,744.00 2 Miller-Thompsen Const Co $ 1,005,792 50 3. A. Arcari $ 959,555 00 4 Gargaro Co Inc 1,167,090 00 1,203,830 00 1,147,725 00 5 Waterway Const Co 1,014,060 00 6 Sugden & Sivier, Inc 928,840.00 938,680.00 994,785.00 7 United Cont Co 1,015,765 00 8. J. T Poupore Co. 965,250 00 9 Greenfield Const Co 1,305,683.50 1,065,340.50 1,227,243.50 10 John Monte Co 846,077 00 11 The J R Azola Co Inc 908,080.00 12. Fattore Co. 984,415.00 1,012,700 00 1,032,176.45 13 Holloway & Thompson Const.Co. 908,870 00 14 S A Healy Co 1,097 687 50 1,195,295 00 1,127,969 00 15. Santucci Const Co. 977,005 00 1,102,000.00 1,077,955.00 16 Chris Nelsen & Co 912,760.00 17 Ray D Baker 896,805 00 1,025,662 50 939,501 25 By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted, it was. #727 RESOLVED, that the foregoing bids be referred to the Department of Public Works and the City Engineer for their report and recommenda- tions Mrs Lilah K. Hedden, Chairman of the Civic Improvement Committee of the Rosedale Gardens Branch of the Womants National Farm and Garden Association, appeared before the Council in support of a request that the Almey Flowering Page 1239 Crab Tree be selected as the official tree for the City of Livonia, which ILs request has been approved by Mayor Jesse Ziegler By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bower and unanimously adopted, it was- #728 RESOLVED, that, pursuant to the request of the Rosedale Gardens Branch of the Woman's National Farm and Garden Club, and with the approval of Mayor Jesse Ziegler and the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Almey Flowering Crab Tree is hereby designated as the official tree of the City of Livonia, and the Department of Parks and Recreation is authorized to render its assistance and cooperation in encouraging the planting and care of such trees The City Clerk read a report of Herald Hamill, City Engineer, dated October 14, 1953 recommending the acceptance of the following bids on the con— struction of storm sewer and the paving of Amrhein Road for a distance of approximately 2100 feet east of Eckles Road: For the Sewer, Chris Nelsen and Son, Inc $ 26,390.00 limFor the Paving, Thomas E. Currie Co 45,808.40 which bids were the lowest bids received Mr Ben H DeClaire, Richard Walters and W A See representing Argonaut Realty Division of General Motors Corporation appeared before the Council to discuss the aforesaid bids and payment of the cost of such sewer and paving They likewise discussed the extension of a water main to the new Chevrolet Plant, which is a part of an extension to the Livonia Water System now in progress. The City Clerk read to the Council the letter of Argonaut Realty Division dated October 14, 1953 pertaining to said water extension and this letter was placed on file. Herald Hamill, City Engineer, made a statement to the Council as to when he expected the plans for the water extension project could be finished and as to when the project itself could be completed President Wolfe stated that, with the consent of all members present, the matter of accepting bids as to the construction of a sewer in and the paving of Amrhein Road be Page 1240 placed on the table until such time as the City receives from General Motors Corporation a written agreement to pay the entire cost of such sewer and paving. Mr. David Jones and Mr John Dougherty appeared before the Council and discussed a communication from the Livonia Taxpayers Association dated October 26, 1953 in which it was requested that the City Council make a joint study with the Wayne County Drain Commissioner as to laying out a complete plan of storm and sanitary sewers for the City of Livonia to be financed by a two or three mill tax increase and in which it was also requested that the special election already set for December 14, 1953 be postponed President Wolfe stated that he was personally opposed to any t ax increase but he would be willing, if the Council so desired, to appoint a committee to study the sewer problem By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted, it was IL0 #729 RESOLVED, that, a special committee be appointed to make a joint study with the Wayne County Drain Commissioner as suggested in the communication of the Livonia Taxpayers Association dated October 26, 1953 President Wolfe thereupon appointed to the foregoing special committee the following members John Whitehead, Chairman; Harold Bower and William Taylor As to the request for adjournment of the special election on the Charter Amendments, the City Clerk explained that all of the preparations, printing and arrangements have already been made for the election and that the major portion of the cost of the election has already been expended, such total cost being approximately $700 00. It was also explained that the proceedure for the election is already in progress and cannot be regularly interrupted or postponed, and accordingly no action was taken on this matter A ten minute recess was then called at 10.45 P. M. following which the meeting was resumed with all members of the Council present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting Page 1241 Mayor Jesse Ziegler appeared before the Council and requested a 1160 formal acceptance of the portrait of Harvey Jahn. By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted, it was #730 RESOLVED, that on recommendation of Mayor Jesse Ziegler, the City of Livonia does hereby accept from the Republican Club the portrait of the late Harvey R Jahn, bearing the following inscription Harvey R Jahn 1907 — 1952 "A civic leader beloved by our people; Member of the first City Council, First President, Livonia Republican Club Presented by the Livonia Republican Club." and does hereby direct that such portrait shall forever remain in the lobby of the Livonia City Hall By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Bower, it was: #731 RESOLVED, that, on recommendation of Clarence Hoffman, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, the new plan as prepared by Hubbs and Gilles dated October 26, 1953 for floodlighting the new City Hall be and hereby is approved, in view of the fact that this new plan will result in a considerable savings to the City. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Edgar, Bower, Taylor and Wolfe NAYS None James L. Hagen, Director of Public Safety, appeared before the Council and discussed the advisability of procuring an electric time clock speed control system By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Couhcilman Edgar, it was #732 RESOLVED, that, pursuant to recommendation of the City Engineer to the Department of Public Works dated October 19, 1953 the performance bS Sinacola Contracting Co. Inc of Contract #2, and the extension thereof, for construction of water mains under Ordinance #43, be and hereby is approved and accepted; that estimate #7 dated October 22, 1953 as prepared by the City Engineer is likewise approved and payment of the bill due according to such Page 1242 estimate, that is; $4,174.09, is hereby authorized; provided, however, that said contractor pays to the City of Livonia the sum of $300 00 as provided in such recommendation A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES• Edgar, Bower, Taylor and Wolfe NAYS: None. By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Bower, it was. #733 RESOLVED, that, on recommendation of the City Engineer to the Department of Public Works dated October 26, 1953, it appearing that the City has withheld ten per cent of the amount due Sinacola Contracting Co Inc under Contract #1 of Livonia Sewer Project #4, release and payment of said ten per cent to the said contractor is hereby authorized with the exception of the sum of $2,000.00 which amount shall be retained to insure maintenance of trenches and roads in the event they settle during the coming winter, and likewise to insure the payment or settlement of any claims; that the allowance of $95 66 be made to the contractor for the expense of picking up extra pipe, and that the City Treasurer is authorized to pay to such contractor the sum of $7,703.74 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- ing AYES: Edgar, Bower, Taylor and Wolfe NAYS: None By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was: #734 RESOLVED, that, on recommendation of the City Engineer to the Department of Public Works dated October 26, 1953, the claim of John H Puttick of 1904 Deering Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, for damage to his garden in the construction of Sewer Project #4 is hereby allowed in the sum of $150 00, which amount shall be paid by the City Treasurer and charged against the contingency account of said project A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES. Edgar, Bower, Taylor and Wolfe NAYS• None By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was- #735 RESOLVED, that the following recommendation made by the City Auditor under date of October 16, 1953- ILms The Clarenceville Public Schools have made a tap to the new Sewer Project No. 4 as of approximately September 1, 1953 Commencing at that date, $ sewage disposal charge should be added to the water bills Page 1243 The existing rate that the Water Department pays Wayne County is 37A cents per 1000 cubic feet It is suggested that the Council adopt a resolution fixing a sewage disposal rate of 40 cents per 1000 cubic feet to include not only the County's charge, but a slight difference to cover cost of maintenance and servicing. (Signed) Herbert M Ferry, City Auditor is hereby approved and a sewage disposal rate of 40 cents per 1000 cubic feet is hereby established in accordance with such recommenda— ticn A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Edgar, Bower, Taylor and Wolfe NAYS. None By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was #736 RESOLVED, that the report of the Financial Committee for the month of September, 1953 is hereby approved and a summary of such report is hereby spread upon the minutes of this meeting as follows lis General, Administrative and Legislative. Administrative and Legislative 987 00 City Clerk 977.27 City Treasurer 415 86 Legislative 459 74 Justice 42.20 Election Commission 25 00 Civil Service 199 36 Department of Law 35.95 Court Building 109 96 City Hall 652 72 Civil Defense 193 11 City Planning 382.19 $ 4,480 36 Department of Public Safety- Police Department 5,376 16 Fire Department 1,227 84 Inspection Department 345.43 6,947 43 Department of Public Works. 14,167 37 14,167 37 Department of Parks and Recreation: 1,932.85 1,932 85 General Ledger Accounts 49,174 07 Contracts Payable las Advances 17,169 55 Insurance 1,959 62 Acquisition of land 7 10 Cite Hall 1,928.21 Inventory 1,592.00 71,830.55 $ 99,358.56 TOTAL Page 1244 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing reso'ution with the following result: AYES: Edgar, Bower, Taylor and Wolfe NAYS None By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was: #737 RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,146 68 be appropriated from the unallocated fund to the Department of Public Works for the purpose of paying the cost of a temporary two inch water main to the new General Motors Chevrolet Plant, provided, however, that such sum shall be considered as an advancement and shall be recovered, if possible, from the proceeds of the sale of bonds to finance the extension to the water system of the City of Livonia now in progress A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. Edgar, Bower, Taylor and Wolfe. NAYS: None. The City Clerk read letters from Mr and Mrs Walter Jacobs and from Helen Chappell, Secretary of Clarenceville P. T. A., expressing appreciation for the prompt action of the City in establishing safety precautions at school crossings, providing for adult supervision and lowering speed limits. President Wolfe stated, with the consent of all members present, that these letters would be placed on file and the City Clerk requested to properly acknowledge the same By Councilman Bower, seconded by Councilman Taylor -nd unanimously adopted, it was. #738 RESOLVED, that Resolution #718 adopted by the Council at its 104th regular meeting held on October 12, 1953 is hereby recinded Councilman Edgar made a motion that the following resolution be adopted. #739 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia, through proper action of its City Council, proposes to institute and carry to completion proceed— ings for the construction of a major sewer project known as Sewer Project No 4, to service that portion of the City known as the Clarenceville Area, which area is in dire need of combined storm and sanitary sewer service to protect the public health in the area, AND WHEREAS, the financing of said proposed sewer project is intended to be carried out and consummated under the provisions of Page 1245 Chapter 8, Section 17, of the City Charter and Ordinance No. 31 of the City, as amended; AND WHEREAS, in order to meet a severe health emergency and to enable the public schools located in said area to open and operate, the City has advanced sufficient funds to enable such portion of said project to be constructed as will provide service to said schools, the City to obtain reimbursement for said funds advanced when and if financing is completed for said Sewer Project No 4, and bonds sold therefor, AND WHEREAS, there are several parcels of land located along the line of that portion of said contemplated Sewer Project No 4, which has been so constructed with funds temporarily advanced by the City, and the owners thereof desire to now connect to said sewer line and agree to pay and be subject to necessary a ssessment for benefits conferred by said project; AND WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council it is reasonable that the owners of said properties should have such privilege providing they agree to pay or be subject to assessment for benefits therefor, in accordance with the requirements of the City Charter and Ordinance No 31, as amended, at such time as the procedure for the complete Sewer Project No 4 is carried out and completed; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the several property owners adjacent to the sewer now completed as a portion of the project to be known as Sewer Project No 4, located in the Clarenceville Area, be authorized to connect with said sewer and use such facility subject to said several owners and users executing contracts with the City, by which they deposit and pay, or make satisfactory arrangements for the payment of, a tentative assessment for benefits in the amount of Seven ($7 00) Dollars per front foot of property abutting on said sewer, said amount so paid to be credited on a subsequent assessment for benefits when duly confirmed as required by law; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute contracts with said several property owners desiring to connect to said sewer, upon payment of said tentative assessments for benefits or satisfactory arrangements being made for the payment of same, to be credited on a subsequent assessment for benefits duly confirmed, said contract to be in form aid with such conditions therein as may be approved by the city attorney, whose approval shall be endorsed thereon prior to the signing by the Mayor and City Clerk The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Bower and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following result: AYES: Edgar, Bower, Taylor and Wolfe NAYS. None Page 1246 On motion of Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman sower and unanimously adopted, this 105th regular meeting of the Council was duly adjourned to Monday, November 2nd, at 8:30 p. m., the time of this adjournment being October 26, 1953, 11.58 p m. Clark, City Clerk Attested: Har/S Wol , President Iwo 1