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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 Monday, March 6, 2006 Prior to the Regular Council Meeting: Moved by Harris-Foster seconded by M. Hendricks, that Council convene in closed executive session at 6:38 p.m. to discuss pending litigation and personnel in accordance with MCL 15.268 (a) and (e). Roll Call Vote: YEAS: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, Harris-Foster, E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Johnson, NAYS: None ABSENT: Mayor Hampton Moved by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks, to adjourn closed executive session at 7:25 p.m. CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro-Tem Ernest Hendricks called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m. City Council and the public in attendance pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. ROLL CALL Honorable Council Present: Michael Canty, DeArtriss Coleman-Richardson, Wanda Harris-Foster, Ernest Hendricks, Marcus Hendricks and Ronald Johnson. Honorable Council Excused: Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 06-03-063 RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to approve the agenda as presented. PRESENTATIONS Police Chief Gregory B. Gaskin announced the successful candidate appointed to the position of Deputy Police Chief is Commander Gregory Hill. Deputy Police Chief Hill spoke on his future vision for Inkster. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Doreen Davis – 346 Sherbourne – Has concerns regarding the fencing behind the new structure located at Inkster Road south of Cherry Hill. There is now debris in the area and neighbor’s yards along with hers are being destroyed. City Manager will review the concern with the DPS Director. E. Hendricks stated he is concerned with the length of time this has been taking place. Michael Green – 26975 Lehigh – Concerned with the noise abatement program and the high level of noise the city continues to receive from low flying airplanes. E. Hendricks stated Connie Mitchell and Mayor Hampton are on the committee and will respond directly to him. Canty stated Ms. Mitchell is to bring back statistical data for comparison. Unidentified citizen stated he appreciated the Police Department for working with the school’s sporting events. PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Canty will provide addresses on rental property, which may not have certificates of occupancy. Councilwoman Coleman-Richardson questioned the security of the building next to Serenity on the Avenue. City Manager will provide information. Councilman M. Hendricks stated there is debris along the thoroughfare and would like a clean up plan. Correspondence has been sent to the court for assistance through the community service program. Coleman-Richardson suggested asking ROTC at Inkster High School. Councilman E. Hendricks requested an update on the meeting between Housing and Council regarding inspections. City Manager stated the City Attorney is in communication with HUD to see if the program is applicable and if they have the funds to comply. Flooding at Middlebelt and John Daly on Michigan Avenue needs to be addressed. Mr. Collins stated Wayne County is cleaning the sewer lines beginning with Middlebelt and continuing to John Daly. The dirt caused by P&R from the railroad tracks south to Norfolk on Beech Daly needs to be addressed and cleaned. The corner of Beech Daly and Yale/Norfolk has a handicap ramp that needs to be height adjusted to the street. Councilman Johnson considers the cement dust on Michigan Avenue a public nuisance. 26331 Carlysle needs to be boarded and homes/lots east of this location have debris everywhere. CONSENT AGENDA 06-03-064 RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to approve the February 16, 2006 special meeting minutes, the February 20, 2006 regular minutes, $128,619.65 for the Police and Fire Pension February payroll. CITY CLERK Announced to the citizens all absentee applications will be mailed out for the May 2, 2006 election. According to the Bureau of Elections the only municipalities banned from sending out applications are Detroit and Brownstown. Legislation is currently on the floor to unify this procedure throughout the State. Also, all citizens will be voting at their regular precincts and not at the designated school district polling locations. 06-03-065 RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by M. Hendricks to appoint Clarence Robert Patton, Jr. to the Local Minority and Female Business Enterprise Advisory Committee for a two-year term expiring March 6, 2008. 06-03-066 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Harris-Foster to reappoint Dorothy M. Moore to the Aging Committee for a two-year term expiring March 6, 2008. ORDINANCES FIRST READINGS SECOND READINGS CITY MANAGER NEW BUSINESS 06-03-067 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Harris-Foster to approve budget amendment for fiscal year 2005/2006. A.
JUSTIFICATION: This budget amendment is required to appropriate the necessary Public Hearing Reimbursement revenues received by the City for Housing and Zoning Appeals Board and the City Planning Commission. These revenues are paid by applicants to defray the cost of advertising that is paid for in the city Planning department. The amendment also allows for the reclassification of revenues that were originally posted to the Planning departments Printing and Advertising expenditure account. B.
JUSTIFICATION: The amendment is required to defray the cost of General Liability claims that are the responsibility of the Water/Sewer Fund, Garage Fund, The Major Street Fund and Local Street Fund. These costs are being charged to the General Fund and the General Fund requires reimbursement from these funds. C.
JUSTIFICATION: The amendment is required to reimburse the General Fund for those general liability costs that were charged to the General Fund but were the responsibility of the special revenue and INCREASE/(DECREASE) OF FUND BALANCE ITEM C ONLY:
06-03-068 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to support local control of cable franchising. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Harris-Foster seconded by M. Hendricks, that Council reconvene in closed executive session at 8:50 p.m. to discuss personnel in accordance with MCL 15.268 (a). Roll Call Vote: YEAS: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, Harris-Foster, E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Johnson, NAYS: None ABSENT: Mayor Hampton Moved by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks, to return to open session at 9:12 p.m. 06-03-069 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Harris-Foster to allow Milton Spokojny, City Attorney, to enroll in the City’s health plan, at his own expense, at a rate of 102%, effective April 1, 2006. Council considers this a unique event and views it as non-precedent setting for other contractors. There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilperson Harris-Foster and seconded by Councilperson Canty and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of March 6, 2006 was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. Velida Gutierrez-Smith ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II
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