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MINUTES OF THE FORTY—SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On August 27, 1951, above meeting was held at 33110 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, Raymond E Grimm, Wilson W Edgar, Harvey
Jahn, Nettie Carey, William Taylor and John Whitehead Absent-- None
Minutes of the Forty—Sixth Regular Meeting of the Council were read
and approved
By Councilman Jahn, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was
&/S RESOLVED, that the period of time for submitting bids on
grass seed be declared expired
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously
adopted, it was :
4'/49 RESOLVED, that the regular order of business be suspended
for the purpose of opening bids submitted for grass seed
The Clerk read the following bids, which were the only bids received:
1 McKinney Hardware $ 2,344.00
2 Strickland Seed Store 2,190 00
3 FerryMorse Seed Company 2,340 00
4. Jahn's Livonia Hardware. . . . . . 2,284 50
The foregoing bids were referred to Clarence Hoffman, Chairman of Parks and
Recreation Commission, for his recommendation
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was:
/9'6,/7 RESOLVED, that the regular order of business be suspended
in order to hear the proposal of Mr Wallace and Mr. Leonard Buchanan,
of the Loyal Order of Moose, that a local Moose Lodge be established
in the City of Livonia.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was •
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A (0/S2 RESOLVED, that the President appoint a committee to investi-
gate the application of the Loyal Order of Moose
11-11 The President, HarryS Wolfe, then appointed the following members
of the last named committee• Grimm, Edgar and Whitehead
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was.
RESOLVED, that the Council return to the regular order of
business
Councilman Edgar, as Chairman of the Building Committee, made a report
on advisable alterations and repairs to the new City buildingat 33211 Seven
Ule Road.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was •
/9-(0/9 RESOLVED, that the new building purchased by the City of
Livonia at 33211 Seven Mile Road be and hereby is turned over to the
Department of Public Works for the making of necessary alterations
and repairs, and the placing of such building in condition for occu-
pancy; that the Department of Public Works is directed to confer with
the Building Committee in the making of such repairs and alterations,
that, on completion of such repairs and alterations, said building be
turned over to the Department of Parks and Recreation for administra-
tion and management according to such policy as may be approved by the
Council.
By Councilman Jahn, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was .
'9`4.=2*Q RESOLVED, that the new building at 33211 Seven Lille Road
be insured to the extent of $17,700 00
The result of the roll call vote on the foregoing resolution was as
follows.
AYES• Grimm, Edgar, Jahn, Carey, Taylor, Whitehead and Wolfe
NAYS. None
Chairman Hoffman, of the Parks and Recreation Commission, returned the
bids on grass seed with his recommendation
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was :
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`{ a (tea/ RESOLVED, that the bid of Jahn's Livonia Hardware, in the
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amount of $2,284 50, on recommendation of the Parks and Recreation
Commission, is hereby accepted; and such Commission is authorized
to complete the purchase of the grass seed in conformance with such
bid
The result of the roll call vote on the foregoing resolution was
as follows :
AYES Grimm, Edgar, Jahn, Carey, Taylor, Whitehead and Wolfe
NAYS: None.
A ten-minute recess was called at 9:07 P M , following which the
meeting was resumed with all members present who were named as present in the
roll call of this meeting.
Councilman Carey, Chairman of the Milk Distribution Committee, sub-
mitted a report which was received and placed on file.
The matter of considering and acting on the proposal to construct
Ilm water mains in Arden Avenue and other streets, designated as Special Assessment
District No. 2, was taken from the table.
By Councilman Jahn, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was •
67'4'42a RESOLVED, that the City Engineer, having filed with the
• City Clerk a statement dated August 3, 1951, on all matters required
by Section 6 of Ordinance No 31, and a public hearing having been
held thereon, after due notice as required by said Ordinance, and
• careful consideration having been given to all such matters, the
Council does hereby
1 Accept and approve said statement in all respects,
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2. Determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of water mains in the following streets:
Arden Avenue, from Jamison to Lyndon
Melrose, from Jamison to Lyndon
Auburndale, from Jamison to Lyndon
Berwick, from Jamison to Lyndon
Lyndon, from Merriman to Berwick,
described in said statement as that portion of Livonia
Gardens Subdivision lying south of Jamison Avenue, and
defray the whole cost of such improvement by special
assessment upon the property especially benefited in
proportion to the benefits received or to be derived,
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3 Approve the plans and specifications for the improve-
ment, as set forth in said statement dated August 3, 1951;
4 Determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $33,409 20
5. Determine that 100% of the cost of such improvement
shall be paid by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited,
6. Determine that assessments made for such improvement
may be paid in 15 annual installments, together with
interest thereon in the amount of 6% per annum;
7. Designate the assessment district, describing the land
and premises upon which special assessments shall be levied,
as follows :
Commencing at the intersection of the West line of
Merriman Road with the center line of Jamison Avenue
as shown by plat of Livonia Gardens Sub , part of the
• East 1/2 of Section 22, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; Running thence Westerly
along the center line of Jamison Avenue, a distance of
110 00 feet to the center line of the first public alley
west of Merriman Road for a point of beginning; Running
thence Southerly along the center line of said alley,
produced, a distance of 1486 79 feet to a point 165 feet
south of the center line of Lyndon Avenue; thence Wester-
ly parallel to Lyndon Avenue, a distance of approximately
• 1318.31 feet to a point 165 feet west of the center line
of Berwick Avenue; thence Northerly parallel to Berwick
Avenue a distance of approximately 1485 64 feet to the
center line of Jamison Avenue; thence Easterly along
said center line of Jamison Avenue a distance of 1319.58
feet to the point of beginning
8. Direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council's determination,
9 Authorize the City Clerk and the City Engineer to adver-
tise for bids for the construction of said water mains in
accordance with Ordinance No 35 of the City of Livonia
known as the Financial Ordinance, according to the plans
and specifications on file with the City Clerk, which bids
shall be opened at the regular meeting of the Council to be
held on September 17, 1951, at 8:30 P M ; and
10. Designate this proceeding and matter as Special Assess-
ment No. 2.
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The result of the roll call vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows .
AYES: Grimm, Edgar, Jahn, Carey, Taylor and Whitehead.
NAYS: None
Wolfe did not vote on this matter
By Councilman Jahn, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was:
/J-6.2a3 RESOLVED, that the proposed plat of Rosedale Gardens
Subdivision No. 9, which has been presented by Sheldon Land Company
to the Council for final approval, be and hereby is referred to the
City Engineer for his report and investigation on the completion of
improvements.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was •
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6,a RESOLVED, that the communication from Ford Motor Company,
dated August ]4, 1951, requesting the paving of Levan Road from
Schoolcraft to Plymouth, be and hereby is referred to the Mayor,
City Attorney and City Engineer for their investigation and report.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Jahn and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was .
9 6 RESOLVED, that the communication from Lowrie Lumber Company,
dated August 15, 1951, applying for sanitary sewer connection, be and
hereby is referred to the City Engineer for his investigation and
report
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was:
/9 6,.2& RESOLVED, that Petitions No. 33 and No. 34 for the vacating
of alleys and streets be referred to the City Attorney, William W
Brashear, for his investigation and report
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jahn and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was •
g c 7 RESOLVED, that applications of Michigan Bell Telephone
Company, identified by Job Order No tL-79 and 1-83, as described
in attached plans and specifications, approved by the City Engineer,
be and hereby are granted; and the City Clerk is directed to issue
permits thereon
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By Councilman Jahn, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk, on behalf of the Council,
request the Director of Public Safety, by letter, to take such
steps as may be necessary to bring about more expeditious action
on transfer of S.D A. licenses
The City Clerk presented a petition from residents of Roycroft Avenue
for installation of water mains.
By Councilman Jahn, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was:
4- (9'1 / RESOLVED, that the President appoint a committee to confer
with the residents of Roycroft Avenue and with the City Engineer and
to make a report to the Council.
The President then appointed to the last mentioned committee Council-
men Taylor, Jahn and Carey
By Councilman Jahn, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously
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adopted as follows, it was:
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-6,56! RESOLVED, that the communication, dated August 21 , 1951,
from residents of Arden Avenue, in connection with drainage ditch,
be and hereby is referred to the Department of Public Works for
investigation and report.
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Edgar and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was :
12- --3/ RESOLVED, that the sum of $227.00 is hereby allowed as an
additional appropriation to the Bureau of Inspection for the purpose
of paying attorneys fees and witness fees in connection with Court
proceedings, and that this amount be deducted from the Contingency
Fund
The result of the roll call vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
AYES: Grimm, Edgar, Jahn, Carey, Taylor, Whitehead and Wolfe.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Jahn, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was :
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/2 &-3a RESOLVED, that the amount of 397.60 be and hereby is allowed
as an additional appropriation to the Department of Public Works to
cover the locating of property corners on Pembroke and the sketching
of right-of ways on Pembroke and Deering; and the preparation of plans
and specifications, supervision of construction and acquiring right-
of-way on Lyons Avenue drain; and that such amount be deducted from
the Contingency Fluid
The result of the roll call vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows .
AYES. Grimm, Edgar, Jahn, Carey, Taylor, Whitehead and Wolfe
NAYS: None
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was:
/9 ''- - RESOLVED, that the complaint of Erwin Hobbins concerning
the killing of chickens by dogs be referred back to the Justice of
the Peace for his determination of the commercial value of such
chickens.
Letter written under date of August 1, 1951, to the Wayne County
Health Department and reply from that Department, dated August 3, 1951, were
read and placed on file
By Councilman Jahn, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was:
'9-6'39 RESOLVED, that representatives of the Wayne County Health
Department be invited by the Clerk to attend the regular meeting of
the Council to be held September 24, 1951.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was
RESOLVED, that the communication dated August 14, 1951,
from Farmcraft Market be referred to the Committee on Ordinance No 12
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was
l'3(p RESOLVED, that a seal for the Justice Court be obtained in
such form as may be approved by the City Attorney.
A ten-minute recess was called at 11.25 P M , following which the
meeting was resumed with all members present who were named as present in the
roll call of this meeting
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By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
III adopted as follows, it was
f}-Co 3 7 RESOLVED, that the Council and the L;ayor of the City of
Livonia having heretofore expressed objections to making Livonia a
branch post office and having resolved to do everything possible
to obtain an independent post office for the City of Livonia, the
sum of $700.00 is hereby appropriated from the Contingency Fund
for the purpose of promoting an independent post office for the
City of Livonia
The result of the roll call vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
AYES: Grimm, Edgar, Jahn, Carey, Taylor, Whitehead and Wolfe
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Whitehead, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was.
"(c 32 RESOLVED, that appreciation be extended to the Chamber of
Commerce for printing and distributing maps of the City of Livonia,
and for the furnishing of emergency lists of telephone numbers of
the Police Department, Fire Department and Ambulance Service.
lilOn motion of Councilman Jahn, seconded by Councilman Taylor and
unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned at 11:58 P M., August 27, 1951.
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Pilar' W Clark, City Clerk
Attested
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Harry Wolfe, esident /