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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan Prior to the Regular Council Meeting: Moved by Coleman-Richardson seconded by Johnson, that Council convene in closed executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss pending litigation and purchase or lease real property in accordance with MCL 15.268 (d) and (e). Roll Call Vote: YEAS: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Johnson, Mayor Hampton NAYS: None EXCUSED: Harris-Foster Moved by Johnson, seconded by Coleman-Richardson, to recess closed executive session at 7:25 p.m. 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, April 3, 2006 CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:35 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: Michael Canty, DeArtriss Coleman-Richardson, Ernest Hendricks, Marcus Hendricks and Ronald Johnson. Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II. Harris-Foster excused. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 06-04-083 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks to approved the agenda as presented. PRESENTATIONS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Charles Searcy stated the house at Chestnut and Hickory needs to be demolished. PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS M. Hendricks stated the city is unsightly and needs to be cleaned. (City Manager stated she has been in communication with the Inkster High School ROTC and they will adopt areas in the city between May and September. Also, Community Service has been contacted for assistance). Trash pick up is in need of improvement. M. Canty stated the traffic situation on Arlington has improved with police presence. E. Hendricks requested an update on demolishing property. (Dr. Dawkins gave an update stating the State has a new process called fast track, which takes 4-6 months). Abandoned homes are being used illegally. Asked if the trash pick up was back on the regular schedule (yes). Is the yard waste on schedule (A. Collins will follow up and provide update). Status of street cleaning. (Street cleaning is continuous as the opportunity presents itself, however, the regular schedule will begin in May). R. Johnson Status of dumpsters being provided by the land owner (per amended ordinance). (The City Manager will submit a letter with a copy of the ordinance for a response from the court). E. Hendricks asked if the special election language should read "Inkster Public Schools". (Clerk will investigate.) Mayor Hampton asked when Princeton will be replaced between John Daly and Beech Daly. Congratulated Dr. Dawkins on the Annapolis Pointe ground breaking. Thanked Robichaud Band for providing the music at the ground breaking. Requested the City Manager to ask Robichaud students if they may be of assistance with clean up efforts throughout the city. CONSENT AGENDA 06-04-084. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to approve with the correction to the March 20, 2006 minutes mentioned by M. Hendricks regarding the addition of the motion to amend the 22nd District Court budget. CITY CLERK Mentioned the electors will vote at their regular precincts on May 2, 2006 election and not at the school district voting sites. ORDINANCES FIRST READINGS SECOND READINGS CITY MANAGER Passed out proposed budget 2006/07 dates for discussion and feels there may be a second study session in April. Acknowledged Michael Moore for retiring with a plaque after 30 years of service. Invited Council to the 1st Business Roundtable to be held at Isabelles Restaurant on April 5, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. NEW BUSINESS 06-04-085 RESOLVED by M Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to pay invoice number V00000005 received from Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $2,000 regarding file number P002-02-00009. 06-04-086 RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to award contract to Peter A. Basile Sons, Inc. in the amount of $803,856.05 plus a 10% contingency of $80,385.60 for a total amount of $884,241.65 based upon the sole bid received from them, for the reconstruction of the alley behind the Inkster Police Dept. and the replacement of the water main on Helen Avenue. M. Hendricks asked for a cost breakdown for the alley (M. Lakhani will supply). 06-04-087 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to authorize the Administration to add one block of Avondale Avenue (from Beech Daly west to Blackstone along with the installation of some sewer lines and structures) to the list of 2006 local roads project, contract awarded to NTH Consultants. Their additional fees will be paid according to the contract, in the amount of $2,500. 06-04-088. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Canty to authorize CPI Contracting, Inc. to excavate and make the necessary repairs to leaking water main and water gates for $7,500 plus 20% ($1,500.00) contingency for a total for $9,000 06-04-089 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to amend the Garage Fund for Fiscal Year 2005/2006. Meetings Scheduled Budget Meeting Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Recreation Complex Council/TIFA Meeting Thursday, April 06, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Recreation Complex CLOSED SESSION Moved by M. Hendricks seconded by Coleman-Richardson, that Council reconvene in closed executive session at 8:25 p.m. to discuss personnel in accordance with MCL 15.268 (a). Roll Call Vote: YEAS: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Johnson, Mayor Hampton NAYS: None ABSENT: Harris-Foster Moved by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by E. Hendricks, to return to open session at 9:10 p.m. There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Canty and seconded by Johnson and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of April 3, 2006 was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Velida Gutierrez-Smith ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II
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