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MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
` JANUARY 8, 1951
The twenty-seventh regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was held on January 8, 1951, at 33110 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan The
meeting was called to order at approximately 8:05 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, Nettie Carey, William Taylor
and John Whitehead, and Harvey Jahn. Absent--None.
The minutes of the twenty-sixth regular meeting held on December 18,
1950, were read and on motion of Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman
Jann and unanimously carried by the affirmative vote of all of the Councilmen
named as present in the roll call of this meeting, it was :
/9.Y-c' RESOLVED, that the minutes of the twenty-sixth regular
�•• meeting of the Council held December 18, 1950, be and hereby are
approved as read,
An ordinance introduced by Councilman Taylor at the last meeting of
the Council held December 18, 1950, entitled•
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND A PORTION OF SECTION 28 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA OF ORDINANCE NO 7
ENTITLED• " AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH DISTRICTS IN THE
CITY OF LIVONIA, TO REGULATE THE USE OF LAND AND
STRUCTURES THEREIN; TO REGULATE AND LIMIT THE HEIGHT,
THE AREA, THE BULK AND LOCATION OF BUILDINGS, TO REGULATE
AND RESTRICT THE LOCATION OF TRADES AND INDUSTRIES AND
THE LOCATION OF BUILDINGS DESIGNED FOR SPECIFIC USES; TO
REGULATE AND DETERMINE THE AREA OF YARDS, COURTS AND OTHER
OPEN SPACES; TO REGULATE THE DENSITY OF POPULATION; TO
PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS
ORDINANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR A BOARD OF APPEALS, AND ITS
POWERS AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION
OF THE TERMS THEREOF, AND TO ADOPT TEL ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LIVONIA, AMENDMENTS THERETO AND ZONING
MAP", AND SECTION 3(A) OF SAID ORDINANCE NO 7.
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was taken from the table and a roll call vote was conducted with the
following result:
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YEAS: Raymond E Grimm, V ils on W Edgar, John Whitehead, Nettie
Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and Harry S. Wolfe.
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing ordinance adopted and effective as of
the date of publication, January 19, 1951
Communication dated December 15, 1950, from H 0 Johnson, Superin-
tendent of Schools, addressed to Mayor Jesse Ziegler was read, and comments
thereon were made by the Mayor. On motion of Councilman Edgar, seconded by
Councilman Whitehead and unanimously carried by the affirmative vote of all
of the Councilmen named as present in the roll call of this meeting, it was :
/9-309 RESOLVED, that the Department of Public Works and the
City Engineer make a survey of school grounds at Bentley High School
as to parking facilities.
Wm, William L Marvin, Traffic Engineer in the Michigan State Highway
Department, made recommendations to the Council as to parking on Plymouth Road.
On motion of Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
carried by the affirmative vote of all of the Councilmen named as present in
the roll call of this meeting, it was .
/23/0 RESOLVED, that the plans for proposed parking control
on U. S. 12 (Plymouth Road) be referred to the City Planning
Commission and the Police Department for study and recommendations.
A report from the insurance committee was read and Councilman Jahn
made a motion that the following resolution be adopted:
/i3// RESOLVED, that the following insurance premiums are
approved and that the same be paid by the City Treasurer:
Insurance Policy #L4231-951118 F.W.D Truck $71.72
Bonds for deputy treasurers $60.00
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The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Whitehead and a roll call vote
was taken with the following result.
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YEAS. Raymond E Grimm, Wilson W. Edgar, John Whitehead,
Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and Harry S.
Wolfe.
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing resolution passed.
A communication from W A Albitus, supported by his oral statement
and that of several of his neighbors, together with a petition of certain pro-
perty owners in Section 35, was presented to the Council On motion made by
Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously carried by the
affirmative vote of all of the Councilmen named as present in the roll call of
this meeting, it was .
/931.2 RESOLVED, that the communication and petition pertaining to
Cathedral Avenue and proposed plats adjoining same be referred to the
City Planning Commission for its study and recommendations.
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Herbert merry, City Auditor, discussed the audit prepared by him
for the period of six months ending November 30, 1950, and made certain
recommendations Councilman Edgar made a motion that the following resolution
be adopted.
,9--7/3 RESOLVED, that the City Treasurer cause to be established
and maintained in the First National Bank of Plymouth in Plymouth,
Michigan, a special bank account; that all monies on performance
bonds and all trust funds be deposited in said special bank account
and that all withdrawals or disbursements from said bank account
be by checks duly signed and countersigned in the same manner as
checks drawn on the regular account of the City of Livcnia, except
that checks drawn on said special account shall have on their face
the words "special account"
The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Whitehead and a roll call vote
was taken with the following result•
YEAS: Raymond E Grimm, Wilson W Edgar, John Whitehead,
Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and Harry S
li;olfe.
NAYS: None
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The President declared the foregoing resolution passed
imam Councilman Jahn made a motion that the following resolution be adopted:
IY3/ RESOLVED, that the City Treasurer be and hereby is
authorized and directed to establish and maintain in his office
a permanent change fund of $200.00 to be drawn from the general
funds of the City and to remain a part of said general funds
The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Taylor and a roll call vote was
taken with the following result :
YEAS: Raymond E Grimm, Wilson W Edgar, John Whitehead,
Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and Harry S.
Wolfe.
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing resolution passed
Councilman Carey made a motion that the following resolution be adopted:
/73/S RESOLVED, that a special form of pay roll check shall
hereafter be used by the City of Livonia for the disbursement of
salaries to employees in amounts less than $200 00; that said checks
shall be used for the payment of all employees salaries but shall not
be used for the payment of compensation to officers of the City of
Livonia and that said check shall bear on their face the following
words, "not to exceed the sum of $200.00" and "pay roll check".
The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Grimm and a roll call vote was
taken with the following result :
TEAS. Raymond E Grimm, Wilson W Edgar, John Whitehead,
Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and Harry S.
Wolfe.
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing resolution passed
Councilman Taylor made a motion that the following resolution be adopted.
/93/6 RESOLVED, that Herbert M. Ferry be and hereby is retained
as City Auditor of the City of Livonia for the fiscal year commencing
December 1, 1950, and the amount of his compensation for such year
be and hereby is fixed in the sum of $1500.00
The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Jahn and a roll call vote was
taken with the following result:
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YEAS: Raymond E Grimm, Wilson W. Edgar, John Whitehead,
Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and Harry S
Wolfe
NAYS- None.
The President declared the foregoing resolution passed.
A ten minute recess was called, following which the meeting was resumed
with all members of the council present.
A request was made by the Police Department for an appropriation to be
used in purchasing a stock of extra parts for automobiles. Councilman Jahn made
a motion that the following resolution be adopted:
/9,3/7 RESOLVED, that the Police Department be and hereby is granted
an additional appropriation of $502 66 to be used in the purchase of
extra parts for automobiles, that said appropriation be charged against
the contingency fund and that the parts to be purchased be identified
by requisition #R22.
The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Whitehead and a roll call vote
imi was taken with the following result:
YEAS: Raymond E Grimm, Wilson W. Edgar, John Whitehead,
Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and Harry S
Wolfe
NAYS• None.
The President declared the foregoing resolution passed.
James L. Hagen, Director of Public Safety, requested an additional
appropriation to be used in employing more Police Officers, made necessary by
the Civilian Defense Program and other conditions On motion of Councilman Grimm,
seconded by Councilman Jahn and unanimously carried by the affirmative vote of all of
the Councilmen named as present in the roll call of this meeting, it was•
/93/S- RESOLVED, that the President appoint a special committee to
meet with the Director Of Public Safety, the Chief of Police and the
Civil Service Commission and to make recommendations to the Council
1.6 on January l5, 1951, as to the advisability of an additional appro—
priation to be used in employing additional police officers.
The President then appointed Councilmen Grimm, Jahn and Edgar
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Proposed plat of Livonia Farms was presented to the Council and on
motion of Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously carried
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by the affirmative vote of all of the Councilmen named as present in the roll
call of this meeting, it was .
173/9 RESOLVED, that the proposed plat of Livonia Farms be referred
to the City Planning Commission for study and recommendations.
Lester French, Director of Public Works, requested an appropriation
for installation of water in the new Public Works Building on Farmington Road
Councilman Edgar made a motion that the following resolution be adopted:
7-7,..3 _20 RESOLVED, that the bid in the amount of $5521.73 received by
the Department of Public Works from Thomas Sinacola of 29205 Seven
Mile Road, for installing a 6 inch water main in the Public Works
Building on Farmington Road, including all materials, be and hereby
is accepted; that an appropriation be and hereby is made from the
contingency fund in the above amount, that payment of said sum of
$5521.73 by the City Treasurer is hereby authorized on final completion
of said work and that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed to affix the signature of the City of Livonia to a proper
contract for the installation of said water main.
The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Grimm and a roll call vote was
taken with the following result .
YEAS. Raymond E Grimm,Wilson W. Edgar, John Whitehead,
Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and Harry S.
Wolfe.
NAYS. None
The President declared the foregoing resolution passed
Communication dated January 4, 1951, from the Detroit Concrete Products
Corporation was read. Councilman Taylor made a motion that the following resolution
be adopted:
(-2 -5-z / RESOLVED, that the written request of Detroit Concrete
Products Corporation dated January 4, 1951, for an extension of time
to July 1, 1951, for the performance of the contract for re-surfacing
of streets in Rosedale Gardens, be and hereby is approved and granted.
The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Grimm and a roll call vote was
taken with the following result.
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YEAS: Raymond E Grimm, Wilson VT. Edgar, John Whitehead,
111 Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and Harry S.
Wolfe
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing resolution passed.
Lester French, Director of Public Works, requested instructions as to
obtaining bids for completion of the Public Works Building. Councilman Jahn made
a motion that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Department of Public Works be and hereby
is authorized and directed to advertise for bids for the completion
of the Public Works Building on Farmington Road.
The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Taylor and a roll call vote was
taken with the following result:
YEAS: Raymond E. Grimm, Wilson W Edgar, John Whitehead,
Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and Harry S.
Wolfe
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing resolution passed.
The Council next considered the request of the Justice Court for an
additional appropriation. Councilman Taylor made a motion that the following
resolution be adopted:
/9-3-23 RESOLVED, that an additional appropriation of $200.00 for
the Justice Court be and hereby is granted, the purpose of the same
being to secure additional clerical help, provided, however, that
payment of compensation to all clerical help of the Justice Court shall
be made in the same manner as payment to other employees and in
conformance with Civil Service procedure
The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Carey and a roll call vote was
taken with the following result:
YEAS* Raymond E. Grimm, Wilson W Edgar, John Whitehead,
Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and Harry S.
Wolfe
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing resolution passed.
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Councilman Jahn made a motion that the following resolution be adopted:
32 `7' RESCUED, that the following bills identified by the signature
of the President of the Council and the City Clerk be and hereby are
approved and that the same be paid by the City Treasurer:
Harry E. Wolfe . . $5395 47
Davis Construction Company . 5077.44
The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Grimm and a roll call, vote was
taken with the following result
YEAS: Raymond E Grimm, Wilson VT Edgar, John Whitehead,
Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and Harry S
Wolfe.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing resolution passed.
Communication dated January 5, 1951, from Argonaut Realty Division of
General Motors Corporation was read, wherein paving of certain streets was requested
On motion of Councilman Carey, seconded by Councilman Jahn and unanimously carried
by the affirmative vote of all of the Councilmen named as present in the roll
call of this meeting, it was :
19-326- RESOLVED, that communication from Argonaut Realty Division
dated January 5, 1951, be and hereby is referred to Lester French,
Director of Public Works and William Brashear, City Attorney, for their
report and recommendations.
The City Clerk read to the Council a communication dated January 4,
1951, signed by Leo 0. Nye, Justice of the Peace and appointing the Head of the
Violations Bureau subject to Council's approval. Councilman Jahn made a motion
that the following resolution be adopted.
/9-3..26 RESOLVED, that the appointment by Leo 0. Nye, Justice of the
Peace of Blanche martin as Head of the Violations Bureau and Clerk of
the Justice Court be and hereby is approved.
The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Carey and a roll call vote was
taken with the following result.
YEAS: Raymond E. Grimm, Wilson W. Edgar, John Whitehead,
Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and Harry S.
Wolfe.
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NAYS. None
IIIThe President declared the foregoing resolution passed.
The appointment of Bert McKinney by the Mayor as City Assessor was
presented to the Council Councilman Jahn made a motion that the fallowing
resolution be adopted-
/7 3a 7 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Bert McKinney as City
Assessor be and hereby is approved and that said assessor be pain
a compensation of $1200 00 per year for his services
The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Carey and a roll call vote was
taken with the following result:
YEAS• Raymond E Grimm, Wilson W Edgar, John Whitehead, Nettie
Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and Harry S. Wolfe.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing resolution passed.
The appointment of Clyde Bentley and Albert Backer by the Mayor as
IIIMembers of the Board of Review (of tax assessments) was presented to the Council.
Councilman Carey made a motion that the following resolution be adopted:
4 ,.-3;.2 S RESOLVED, that the appointment of Clyde Bentley for a term
of two years and of Albert Nacker for a term of one year as members
of the Board of Review (tax assessments) be and hereby is approved.
The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Taylor and a roll call vote
was taken with the following result:
YEAS: Raymond E Grimm, Wilson tiV Edgar, John Vihitehead,
Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and Harry S
Wolfe.
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing resolution passed.
The City Clerk presented bills for payment and Councilman Taylor made
a motion that the following resolution be adopted:
III
r9 3d y RESOLVED, that the following bills be and hereby are approved,
that said bills be identified by the signature of the President of
the Council and of the City Clerk and the City Treasurer be and hereby
is ordered to pay the same:
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City Clerk $ 11,6.81
Judicial 28.!19
Finance & Accounting 81,6.20
City Hall 252.08
Department of Public Safety:
Police $1,681 66
Fire 511 29
Building 230 54 2,423.49
Department of Public Works 1,333.68
Civilian Defense 12 32
Legislative 428.05
Treasurer 12.00
Planning Commission 37.95
Total $5,521.07
The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Taylor and a roll call vote
was taken with the following result:
YEAS: Raymond E Grimm, Wilson W. Edgar, John Whitehead,
Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and Harry S.
Wolfe.
NAYS. None
The President declared the foregoing resolution passed.
Petition #25 of Anna B Slapinskas was presented to the Council On
motion of Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously carried
by the affirmative vote of all of the Councilmen named as present in the roll
call of this meeting, it was :
3,3k3 RESOLVED, that Petition #25 for change of zoning classification
be and hereby is referred to the City Planning Commission for hearing
thereon and report and recommendations according to law.
A letter was read from residents in the vicinity of Irving Street and
Seven Mile Road. On motion of Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Edgar
and unanimously carried by the affirmative vote of all of the Councilmen named
as present in the roll call of this meeting, it was:
ILE g 33/ RESOLVED, that the petition of residents in the vicinity of
Irving Street and Seven Mile Road far abatement of nuisance be and
hereby is referred to the City Attorney.
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Councilman Jahn made a motion that the following resolution be adopted:
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WHEREAS, there is an unexpended balance in the Construction
Fund created far the extension of water mains under Ordinances No. 114
b"" and 15, adopted by the Township of Livonia, December 19, 1949, in the
amount of $23,684.43,
'SHE EAS, the further sum of $5,793.00 has been received by
the Livonia Water Board from property owners having property on
Lathers Avenue to be used as contribution toward construction of
a Water Main,
RESOLVED, that the resolution passed by the Council of the
City of Livonia on December 18, 1950, pertaining to the extensions
and improvements hereinafter described, be and hereby is rescinded,
and further
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be instructed to make application
to the Michigan Municipal Finance Commission for permission to add
the following streets to those listed in Ordinance No 15 for construction
of water mains; such extensions and improvements to be located as
follows :
Oporto
From Five Mile To Puritan
Bainbridge
From Five Mile South to existing main
Lathers
From existing main North of Curtis to
Lot 30 of Parkview Acres Subdivision
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the estimated cost of the above mains
in the amount of $26,791.57, prepared by Herald F. Hamill, Engineer,
be approved.
The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Grimm and a roll call vote was
taken with the following result:
YEAS: Raymond E Grimm, Wilson W Edgar, John Whitehead,
Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor, and Harry S.
Wolfe.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing resolution passed.
Councilman Grimm then introduced the following ordinances .
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 2 C, 4 0 AND
12 0 OF ORDINANCE NO 16 OF THE QTY OF
LIVONIA, ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC
WIRING, ELECTRIC DEVICES AND FT.FCTRIC MATERIAL;
AND PROVIDING FOR PERMITS, INSPECTIONS AND
LICENSES WITH RESPECT THERETO AND A PENALTY
FOR VIOLATION THEREOF "
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 2.0 of Ordinance No. 16 of the City of Livonia
entitled. "An Ordinance Regulating the Installation and Maintenance of Electric
Wiring, Electric Devices and Electric Material; and Providing for Permits,
Inspections and Licenses with Respect Thereto and a Penalty for Violation
Thereof," is hereby amended to read as follows.
2.1 No permit for the installation, alteration or maintenance of
electric wiring, electric devices or electric material shall be issued
until a permit fee of One Dollar ($1 00) together with the inspection
fees herein provided, have been paid into the City Treasury; provided,
however, that where the inspection fees, at the time of application
for permit, total Three Dollars ($3 00) or less, then the permit fee
shall be fifty cents ($0.50).
2 2 The following fees shall be charged for inspection of
electrical installations, devices, apparatus and equipment in the
City of Livonia:
(a) Incandescent Light Wiring
One circuit or less $2.50
Each additional circuit 25
If the additional circuits are installed
after the original permit has been filed,
the maximum fee will prevail.
(b) Incandescent Light Fixtures
First 50 sockets or less $2 00
Each additional 25 sockets or
fraction thereof 1.00
(c) Combined Wiring & Fixtures
When inspected on one trip,
one circuit or less and 50 sockets
or less $3 50
Each additional circuit 25
(d) Electric Ranges or Water Heating
A single electric range or water heater $2 50
Each additional range or water heater .50
When range or heater may be inspected on
the same trip with wiring or fixture inspections,
for each range or water heater 50
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(e) Electric Signs
50 lamp or 500 V.A. or less $2.50
Each additional 20 lamp or 200
V A or fraction thereof .25
(f) Motors and Generators
For the installation of a single
motor or generator
1 H P or less 1.00
Greater than 1 H P up to 10
H.P. inclusive 2 00
Greater than 10 H.P. up to 20
H P inclusive 3.00
Greater than 20 H P up to 30
H. P inclusive 4 00
Over 30 H P. 5.00
When more than one machine is to be
installed on the same premises by the
same party, and may be inspected at the
same time, a charge shall be made for
the largest machine according to the
above schedule plus 50 cents for each
additional unit.
When several motors of less than 1/4
H.P. are properly connected to the same
circuit, the fee charged shall be based
tamp upon the number of such circuits as for
wiring of incandescent lighting.
(g) Meter Permits
For temporary service only $1.00
Fixture permit fee includes
meter permit for permanent service
only
(h) Furnace Wiring
For the installation of one furnace
and/or temperature control equipment
with motor up to and including 1 H.P $2 00
Where motor size exceeds 1 H.P.,
charge is for power See Item (f)
Where there is no motor connected
with the above installation 1.00
For two or mare furnaces and/or
temperature control equipment in
the same building, the above fees
apply plus 50 cents for each additional.
Where permit covers a c c*nbinati on of
wiring circuits and furnace equipment,
add one-half of the above fee to the
regular charge for cirauat wiring.
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(i) Miscellaneous
When additional inspections are made
necessary by reason of the inspector being
called prematurely, or due to non-compliance
with the rules, an additional charge of
$1.50 per trip will be made For the inspection
of electrical apparatus for which no fee is
herein provided and for the inspection of
temporary installations for decorative,
advertising and theatrical purposes, a fee of
$3.00 per hour, or fraction thereof, shall be
charged
2.3 Any permit issued under the provisions of this ordinance
may be cancelled by the Bureau of Inspection on written request
from the holder of such permit, but only in the event such written
request is made within six months from the date of issuance of the
permit and prior to any inspection or other action under the permit,
including any exercise of privileges granted by the permit In the
event anp permit is cancelled on request of a holder thereof, as
above provided, there shall be no refund of the permit fee or any part
thereof, but the City Treasury shall make a refund of 75% of all
inspection fees paid in connection with such unused permit
Section 2. Section 4 0 of said Ordinance #16 is hereby amended to
read as follows
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4.1 No alterations or additions shall be made in the existing
wiring of any building, nor shall any building be wired for the
placing of any electric lights, motors, heating devices, or any
apparatus requiring the use of electrical current at a potential over
30 volts, nor shall any alterations be made in the wiring in any
building after inspection, without first notifying the Bureau of
Inspection and securing a permit therefor Applications for such permit,
describing such work, shall be made by the person, firm or corporation
installing same and permit when issued shall be to such applicant.
4.2 This section shall not apply to maintenance and repairs on
the premises of a person, firm or corporation regularly employing
qualified electricians fcr that purpose, nor such minor repair work as
repairing flush and snap switches, replacing fuses, changing lamp
sockets and receptacles, taping bare joints or repairing drop cords
4.3 All permits issued under the provisions of this ordinance
shall terminate on the expiration of six months frau the date of
issuance unless exercised within such period of time.
Section 3 Section 12.0 of said Ordinance #16 is hereby amended to
read as follows:
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12 1 The provisions of this ordinance shall not apply to the
f oll ovri ng:
(a) The installing of radio receiving sets and equipment, except
the installation of convenience outlets for power supply
(b) Apparatus and equipment installed by ar for any public
utility operating under jurisdiction of the Michigan Public Service
Commission and used primarily for the generation or distribution of
electric current or for signal or communication purposes.
12.2 Nothing herein contained shall prohibit any bona fide
owner from personally installing, altering or repairing electrical
wiring and apparatus in or on a single family residence owned and
occupied by such person, even though such bona fide owner does not
have a Journeyman's or Contractor's license; provided, however, that
such owner shall obtain the necessary permit, pay the fees required,
do the work himself, apply for inspections and receive a certificate
of inspection from the Electrical Inspector.
Section 14. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
are heresy repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full
force and effect
iiM
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AN ORDIN?ANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 3.0 AND 5.0 OF
ORDINANCE NO 17 OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA ENTITLED:
"AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE INSTALLATION AND
L:AINTENANCE OF PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE, AND OF
MATERIALS USED IN PLUL ING AND DRAINAGE; AND PRO-
VIDING 14OR PERMITS, INSPECTIONS AND LICENSES WITH
RESPECT `1 ERETO AND A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF."
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 3.0 of Ordinance No. 17 of the City of Livonia
entitled• "An Ordinance Regulating the Installation and Maintenance of Plumbing
and Drainage, and of Materials Used in Plumbing and Drainage; and Providing
for Permits, Inspections and Licenses with Respect Thereto and a Penalty for
Violation Thereof," is hereby amended to read as follows:
3 1 No permit for the installation, alteration or maintenance
of plumbing and drainage, or materials used in plumbing and drainage,
shall be issued until a fee of One Dollar ($l 00) together with the
inspection fees herein provided, have been paid into the City Treasury.
3.2 The following fees sha71 be charged for inspection of plumbing
and drainage installations, materials and equipment in the City of
Livonia.
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PLUMBING—
(a) Fixtures.
Each new stack or stack alteration
(soil, waste, vent and inside conductor) $1 00
Each sump or interceptor (any description) 1.00
Each unit tank and heater .50
Each water closet 50
Each bath .50
Each lavatory 50
Each sink (air description) 50
Each laundry tray .50
Each floor drain trap .50
(sanitary and Iron lines)
Each hot water tank So
Each water heater (gas, coal,
kerosene, electric) .50
Each refrigerator (connected to sewer) 50
Each pump or water lift 50
Each fountain (drinking) .50
Each dental chair .50
Each grease interceptor .50
Each urinal .50
Each soda fountain or bar waste outlet 50
Each shower trap .50
Each dishwashing madhine .50
Special fixtures not included in the
above schedule, each 50
For final inspection 1 50
In no case, however, shall less than $2.00
be charged for any one inspection
(b) Sewers:
Sewer installations between main line and
building:
Lines not exceeding 6 inches diameter $3 00
Lines not exceeding 8 inches diameter 4 00
Lines not exceeding 10 inches diameter 6.00
Lines not exceeding 12 inches diameter 8.00
Lines not exceeding 14 inches diameter 10.00
Lines not exceeding 16 inches diameter 12 00
Lines not exceeding 18 inches diameter 15.00
Lines not exceeding 20 inches diameter 20.00
Lines over 20 inches diameter 25 00
Separate fees shall be charged for the sanitary
and storm sewers in accordance with the above
schedule.
(c) Drains :
Storm drains underground to building sewer:
4 inches in diameter $2.00
Lines not exceeding 6 inches in diameter 3.00
Lines not exceeding 8 inches in diameter 4 00
Lines not exceeding 10 inches in diameter 6 00
Lines not exceeding 12 inches in diameter 8.00
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Lines not exceeding 14 inches in diameter $10 00
Lines not exceeding 16 inches in diameter 12.00
Lines not exceeding 18 inches in diameter 15.00
Lines not exceeding 20 inches in diameter 20.00
Lines over 20 inches in diameter 25 00
(d) Septic Tanks .
Tanks not exceeding 350 gal. $2.00
Exceeding 850 gallons )4 00
(e) dater Treatment Devices :
Installation Permits 5.00
Transfer of Permit (General) 1 00
(f) Miscellaneous :
Men additional inspections are made necessary
by reason of the inspector being called prema-
turely, or due to noncompliance with the rules,
an additional charge of $1 50 per trip will be
made For the installation of or special
inspection of plumbing or drainage equipment
not herein specifically prescribed, a fee not
exceeding $3.00 per hour or fraction thereof shall
be charged to cover inspection services.
3.3 Any permit issued under the provisions of this ordinance
may be cancelled by the Bureau of Inspection on written request from
the holder of such permit, but only in the event such written request
is made within six months from the date of issuance of the permit
and prior to any inspection or other action under the permit,
including any exercise of privileges granted by the permit. In the
event any permit is cancelled on request of a holder thereof, as
above provided, there shall be no refund of the permit fee or any
part thereof, but the City Treasurer shat 1 make a refund of 75% of
all inspection fees paid in connection with such unused permit.
Section 2. Section 5 0 ofsaid Ordinance No. 17 is hereby amended
to read as f ollows :
5 1 No person or persons snail excavate or obstruct any public
or private street, alley or other thoroughfare within the City of
Livonia, for the purpose of installing plumbing cr sewerage, cr
connect to any private or public sewer within the City of Livonia;
commence the construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of a
plumbing or sewerage system within the City of Livonia, without first
obtaining a permit so to do frau the Bureau of Inspection of the City
of Livonia, provided, however, that no permit will be necessary for the
repair of leaks, unstopping of sewers or waste pipes, replacing of
broken fixtures, installing water coolers or refrigerators where no
connection to sewer is required
5.2 All such permits shall be subject to the rules and
regulations of the State Plumbing Code and of the Bureau of Inspection
of the City of Livonia
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5 3 All applications for permits shall be made to the Bureau
of Inspection of the City of Livonia in such manner as required by
the State Plumbing Code.
5.14 All permits issued under the provisions of this ordinance
shall terminate on the expiration of six months from the date of
issuance unless exercised within such period of time.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts or ordinances in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full
farce and effect
The foregoing ordinances were placed on the table for consideration.
On motion of Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously carried, it was resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 1:35 A.M.,
January 9, 1951.
•
ey Clark, City Clerk
Attes ed:
Parry S. Z oofe, President
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