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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, convened in the Council Chambers, Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex, 2025 Middlebelt, on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 Prior to the Regular Council Meeting: 06-01-001 RESOLVED by Councilperson Harris-Foster seconded by Councilperson M. Hendricks, that Council convene in Closed Session at 6:45 p.m. to discuss pending litigation and contract negotiations in accordance with MCL 15.268 (c) and (e). Roll Call Vote: YEAS: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, Harris-Foster, M. Hendricks, Johnson, Mayor Hampton NAY: None ABSENT: E. Hendricks 06-01-002 RESOLVED by Councilperson Harris-Foster, seconded by Councilperson M. Hendricks, to come out of Closed Session at 7:02 p.m. CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. Mayor Hampton, City Council and the public in attendance pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. ROLL CALL Honorable Council Present: Wanda Harris-Foster, Ronald Johnson, DeArtriss Coleman-Richardson, Michael A. Canty, and Marcus Hendricks. Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II. Honorable Council Excused: E. Hendricks APPROVAL OF AGENDA 06-01-003. RESOLVED by Councilperson Harris-Foster, seconded by Councilperson Coleman-Richardson to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of three items regarding a resolution to support charges for fire/rescue response, TIFA and Carver Homes. PRESENTATIONS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Tia Wells – Stated while taking down Christmas lights the neighbors pit bull became aggressive and came into their home, feels there should be an ordinance against aggressive dogs. It is currently pending in court to isolate breeds according to the City Attorney. The current ordinance allows a maximum of three dogs per household. If there are more a special license is required designating the home as a kennel. City Attorney will survey other communities to see how they handle animals being used as weapons, fighting and drug activity. Councilman Canty will meet with residents to discuss and try to resolve problem. Councilperson Johnson stated an avenue for control may be to see if the animal has a valid license. The Police Chief will instruct the animal control officer to investigate. PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Councilperson M. Hendricks stated a branch on a dead tree at Middlebelt and Glenwood is on the sidewalk that needs to be removed. Councilperson Coleman-Richardson stated a streetlight at 1640 Crescent Drive has been out for several months with no response from DTE. The City Manager will make contact. Mayor Hampton announced the new calendar is out and residents can obtain one at all facilities and the City Hall lobby. Mentioned there is an insert for the bi-weekly trash pickup. There will be a faith-based seminar at the New Birth Baptist Church on January 9, 2006 at noon. Jeannie Fields of Weed and Seed has been assisting with the function. Have received the budget review audit report. City Manager will mentioned potential dates. Connie Mitchell will provide an update from the Airport Noise Committee at the next council meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 06-01-013. RESOLVED by Councilperson M. Hendricks, seconded by Councilperson Johnson to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 4, 2006; payment of the Police and Fire Pension payroll for the month of November 2005 in the amount of $128,619.65; payment of $13,233.50 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney for services rendered in period ending December 31, 2005. CITY CLERK B-1. Boards and Commissions Appointments 06-01-014. RESOLVED by Councilperson M. Hendricks, seconded by Councilperson Johnson, that Patric Wimberly is hereby appointed to a four-year term, expiring January 4, 2010, on the Downtown Development Authority, 06-01-015. RESOLVED by Councilperson M. Hendricks, seconded by Councilperson Canty, that Geraldine Calhoun is hereby reappointed to a four-year term, expiring January 4, 2010, on the Downtown Development Authority, 06-01-016. RESOLVED by Councilperson M. Hendricks, seconded by Councilperson Canty, that Betty Miller is hereby reappointed to a three-year term, expiring January 4, 2009, on the Planning Commission, 06-01-017. RESOLVED by Councilperson Canty, seconded by Councilperson Foster, that Lawrence Chastang is hereby reappointed to a three-year term, expiring January 4, 2009, on the Planning Commission, ORDINANCES SECOND READINGS – 06-01-004. RESOLVED by Councilperson Canty, seconded by Councilperson Harris-Foster to establish charges for fire/rescue response for incidents involving Fire Department responses under Public Act 102 of 1990 (MCL §41.806a) and to provide methods for the collection of such charges from the responsible party. 06-01-005. RESOLVED by Councilperson Canty, seconded by Councilperson M. Hendricks to enact the charges for fire/rescue response for incidents involving Fire Department responses under Public Act 102 of 1990 (MCL §41.806a) and to provide methods for the collection of such charges from the responsible party. CITY MANAGER City Manager requested dates for audit review. Asked Council to consider January 18th or 25th at 6:30 p.m. NEW BUSINESS 06-01-006. RESOLVED by Councilperson Johnson, seconded by Councilperson Canty to pay invoice #101577 in the amount of $3,637.50 to Midwest Computer Resources, Inc. Fund available in account #101.941.801.030 (MIS expense). 06-01-007. RESOLVED by Councilperson Johnson, seconded by Councilperson M. Hendricks to approve 12 NEZ certification applications for a twelve-year term tax abatement on residential homes located in the Stratford Place Neighborhood Enterprise Zone as submitted by the Archon Management Company. 06-01-008. RESOLVED by Councilperson Canty, seconded by Councilperson Johnson to amend Council Resolution 04-10-538, passed in October 2004, which identified two properties for certification in the Stratford Place NEZ. 06-01-009. RESOLVED by Councilperson Harris-Foster, seconded by Councilperson Johnson to schedule a Public Hearing for the 2006/07 CDBG allocation for January 17, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. 06-01-010. RESOLVED by Councilperson Canty, seconded by Councilperson Harris-Foster to purchase a Neopost postage machine and accompanying scale. 06-01-011. RESOLVED by Councilperson Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Councilperson Harris-Foster to schedule a Public Hearing on February 6, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. for the City of Inkster Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) Second Amended and Restated Tax Increment Financing Plan and Development Plan. 06-01-012. RESOLVED by Councilperson Johnson, seconded by Councilperson Coleman-Richardson to award D’Alessandro Contracting Group, LLC the contract to construct Carver Homes infrastructure improvements (storm, water, sanitary, etc.) in the amount of $200,000. CLOSED SESSION There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilperson Coleman-Richardson and seconded by Councilperson M. Hendricks and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of January 4, 2006 was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. Velida Gutierrez-Smith ATTEST:
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