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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 Tuesday, January 17, 2006. Prior to the Regular Council Meeting: 06-01-018 RESOLVED by Councilperson Canty seconded by Councilperson Harris-Foster, that Council convene in Closed Session at 7:16 p.m. to discuss pending litigation and sale of real property in accordance with MCL 15.268 (c) and (d). Roll Call Vote: YEAS: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, Harris-Foster, E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Johnson, Mayor Hampton NAYS: None 06-01-019 RESOLVED by Councilperson Harris-Foster, seconded by Councilperson E. Hendricks, to reconvene in open session at 7:31 p.m. CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Mayor Hampton, City Council and the public in attendance pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Inkster High School led the audience into the Pledge of Allegiance with a ceremonial color guard presentation. ROLL CALL Honorable Council Present: Wanda Harris-Foster, Ernest Hendricks, Ronald Johnson, DeArtriss Coleman-Richardson, Michael A. Canty, and Marcus Hendricks. Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 06-01-0020. RESOLVED by Councilperson Harris-Foster, seconded by Councilperson Coleman-Richardson to approve the agenda with the removal of F-1, F-2, F-3 and F-4 and the addition of two items to be referred to as F-1 and F-2. PRESENTATIONS ROTC Councilwoman Coleman-Richardson presented the Inkster High School ROTC with a check in the amount of $587 to assist with the purchase of uniform ropes that were well needed. Sgt. Bender thanked Mayor and Council. Mayor Hampton and Councilman Canty also congratulated and commended Sgt. Bender in bringing this well needed program to the city. Airport Noise Update Connie Mitchell spoke on the study from Wayne County Metro Airport and handed out a hard copy of the report to Mayor and Council. A criterion was explained on the procedure of selecting neighborhoods. The City of Inkster had three long-term sites (3 weeks) to assist in determining the noise level generated from airplanes. None of the long-term sites generated the required 65 DNL noise level required to be consider an area adversely affected by the noise. The FAA sets this level standard. Councilman E. Hendricks asked how Westland can have the required DNL when it just across the street from our city. Ms. Mitchell suggested a consortium/committee to demand a congressional decision. Copies of the study will be available at the Clerks office for the public. Bi-Weekly Trash Pickup Archer Collins and Ron Wolkowicz explained the bi-weekly trash pick up with a PowerPoint presentation. Handouts of the presentation were made available to the public. Law Enforcement in the City Acting Police Chief Gregory Gaskin stated the citizens of Inkster have to have a proactive approach to crime in order to assist the police department in their efforts to eliminate crime. We have accepted crime as the norm with a 133% increase in city homicides, which is the highest in the country. There were 6 in 2004, 13 in 2005 and already there have been 2 in 2006. It is the objective to have a 0% tolerance for drug activity and tae violent people off the streets. There will be a new policy in acted on February 15 for police reports with proper investigation and follow up with the citizen. The tip line number is 313.277.4118. There is not a caller ID attached to this number and is answered 24/7 or an email can be sent to info@inksterpd.com. There will be a Town Hall meeting with Wayne County on February 15th; the time is yet to be determined. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Nellene Moore Complained about the airport noise. David Speed signs needed at Arlington and Cherry Hill, high volume of traffic. Ruth Williams Would like to schedule a meeting with Mayor and Council to discuss the future of Summerfest. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2006/2007 Community Development Block Grant Allocations Moved by Councilperson Harris-Foster, seconded by Councilperson M. Hendricks to open the Public Hearing at 9:34 p.m. 06-01-021 RESOLVED by Councilperson Canty, seconded by Councilperson E. Hendricks to approve the statement as provided (CDBG Proposed Final Statement to be made a part thereof) and authorize $52,500 for sidewalk repair, if outside of code compliance, to be paid from the Wayne County Community Development Dr. Dawkins will prepare the proposed sidewalk plan and present to Council and the City Manager at a later date. Moved by Councilperson Canty, seconded by Councilperson Harris-Foster to close the Public Hearing at 9:44 p.m. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Councilperson E. Hendricks asked citizens to tell their neighbors of the trash pickup. Abandoned cars on the streets need to be removed. (asked how long it takes a car to be removed). If a snow emergency, immediately otherwise 48 hours. Councilperson Harris-Foster has a problem with the lack of service received from DTE regarding streetlights. The Administration should seek another source that will better service the city. M. Hendricks also has a problem with the amount of streetlights that are not working especially since safety in the city is an issue. Suggested the city call a contractor to replace the street light bulbs and bill DTE for their services. CONSENT AGENDA 06-01-022. RESOLVED by Councilperson Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Councilperson Canty to approve the minutes from regular meeting of January 4, 2005, $128,619.65 to Police and Fire Pension payroll for December, $128,619.65 to Police and Fire Pension for January, $13,233.50 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney. CITY CLERK B-1. Boards and Commissions Appointments 06-01-023. RESOLVED by Councilperson Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Councilperson M. Hendricks, that Willie Bonner is hereby reappointed to a two-year term, expiring January 17, 2008, on the Aging Commission 06-01-024. RESOLVED by Councilperson Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Harris-Foster, that Patsy Herbert is hereby appointed, to replace Thomas Higginbothan, to an annual appointment, expiring December 31, 2006, on the City of Inkster Board of Review. 06-01-025. RESOLVED by Councilperson E. Hendricks, seconded by Canty, that Henry Crump is hereby reappointed to a two-year term, expiring January 17, 2008, on the Police and Fire Retirement System Board of Trustees. ORDINANCES FIRST READINGS SECOND READINGS CITY MANAGER NEW BUSINESS 06-01-026. RESOLVED by Councilperson Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Harris-Foster, to approve a budget amendment for fiscal year 2005/2006 as recommended by the Administration in order to defray costs and recognize revenues in various operating funds of the city. 06-01-027. RESOLVED by Councilperson Harris-Foster, seconded by Councilperson E. Hendricks, To accept a proposal from NTH Consultants, Ltd in the amount of $39,987, for further refinement to the Feasibility Study with regard to L-39 Sewer Separation Study of Connecting L-49 CSO to the combined Western Area of L-41 Hydraulic and Cost Impacts of Eliminating. The terms and conditions for this work will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the current contract for the original CSO feasibility study. 06-01-028. RESOLVED by Councilperson Johnson, seconded by E. Hendricks to come out of closed session at 10:37 p.m. CLOSED SESSION There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilperson Johnson and seconded by Councilperson E. Hendricks and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of January 17, 2006 was adjourned at 10:38 p.m. Velida Gutierrez-Smith ATTEST:
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