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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex, 2025 Middlebelt, on Monday, July 17, 2006 Prior to the Regular Council Meeting: Moved by E. Hendricks seconded by Canty, that Council convene in closed executive session at 6:55 p.m. to discuss pending litigation in accordance with MCL 15.268 (d), contract negotiations in accordance with MCLA 15.268 (c) and Personnel in accordance with MCL 15.268 (a). Roll Call Vote: Present: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, Harris-Foster, E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Johnson, Mayor Hampton Moved by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson, to recess closed executive session at 7:33 p.m. CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:38 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, Ronald Johnson, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 06-07-166. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to approve the agenda as presented with the removal of A-4 to be added to New Business as Item F-11. PRESENTATION(S)) Mayor Hampton swore in 16 Auxiliary Police at 7:49 p.m. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION David Ippel introduced the Western Wayne Health Center located in the former Social Security Building will be in operation soon. Jobs are available. Sandra Studvent, President of the Elizabeth Crouch Block Club on Springhill spoke of the dust on Michigan Avenue generated from the cement company and homes in her area that need to be demolished. Would like to know who supervises the grass cutting on Michigan Avenue. Stated the low-income loans need to be advertised. Raymond Crouch feels the building at Michigan Avenue and Springhill is "tacky" and needs to be cleaned up. Rudy Mason is concerned with the landscaping on Inkster Road and Middlebelt Road where the grass is high. Would like to know how many new businesses and homicides occurred in 2006. Tonya Williams of Because Inkster Cares Committee announced there will be two meetings on July 20th at noon and July 25th at 7:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center and one on August 1st at Dartmouth to address the Millage and have citizens voice their opinion. PUBLIC HEARING MAYOR AND COUNCIL CONCERNS Johnson Asked Ordinance to investigate if the market on Middlebelt Road painted a mustard color is in compliance with the ordinance. There is yard waste on Central Street since Friday, will advise the Administration of address. M. Hendricks Compost not being picked up on Grandview, Beechnut, Longfellow and Emerson. (City Manager responded) Are fines being imposed? Beautification of thoroughfares not satisfactory, needs to be improved and maintained. (City Manager responded DDA has hired a private contractor and has spoken to the County). A long-term plan is needed. Coleman-Richardson Asked for an update on the cement dust issue on Michigan Avenue (Mr. Collins and Mr. Welton responded). P&R employees are asking citizens for monetary gifts. Canty There is a trash area in his district. Asked what is being dumped in to the river (Mr. Lakhani responded). E. Hendricks Asked about the demolition (Dr. Dawkins responded). Asked for update on Carlysle paving (City Manager responded). Inkster and Cherry Hill has potholes that need to be repaired, please contact the County. Harris-Foster Would like an update from Stanley Jordan on inspection program. Henry Ruff south of Michigan Avenue has potholes across the railroad tracks that need to be repaired. The homes at Beech Daly and Cherry Hill are not appealing to new buyers because of debris on empty lots. Grass cutting is still an issue. Staff should keep a log of work done. A status report on all issues given to the Administration is always required. Mayor Hampton Is MML grant locked in? (City Manager responded). Can Carlysle be paved? Avondale? (City Manager will look into it). The Summerfest will be on July 28. CONSENT AGENDA 06-07-167. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by M. Hendricks to minutes from the regular meeting of June 19, 2006, minutes from the regular meeting of July 3, 2006, payment of $134,705.33 to the Police and Fire Pension payroll for July 2006, $902.50 to SEMCOG. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 06-07-168. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by M. Hendricks to reappoint Gloria Mitchell to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a two-year term to expire 07/17/08. 06-07-169. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by M. Hendricks to reappoint Darlene Cornely to the Parks and Recreation Youth Commission for a two-year term to expire 07/17/08. 06-07-170. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to reappoint James Cross to the Zoning and Housing Appeals Board for a three year term to expire 07/17/09. 06-07-171, RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Harris-Foster to reappoint Hollis C. Curry to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a two year term to expire 07/17/08. 06-07-172. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to reappoint Martin Bryant to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a two year term to expire 07/17/08. 06-07-189. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to appoint Dorothy Garner Thompson to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for a three year term to expire 07/17/09. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCES FIRST READINGS SECOND READINGS CITY MANAGER NEW BUSINESS 06-07-173. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to approve the addition of two full-time inspectors to the personnel complement for Building & Structural Safety in lieu of hiring part time inspectors. 06-07-174. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Harris-Foster to allow a block party on Penn Street between Wellington and Sylvia on July 29, 2006. 06-07-175. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Harris-Foster to approve payment of invoice number V00000007 received from Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $10,000 regarding file number P002-03-00018-01. 06-07-176. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to approve payment of invoice number V00000008 received from Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $5,000 regarding file number P002-00-00001-01. 06-07-177. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to authorize DPS to award contract to Tucker, Young, Jackson and Tull, Inc. in the amount of $57,146.00 plus a 15% contingency ($8,572.00) for a total of $65,718.00 to conduct a Water Loss Study subject to the approval of the City Attorney. 06-07-178. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Harris-Foster to affirm the utilization of the standard mileage rate allowed by the Internal Revenue Service for employees who are authorized to use personal cars on city business. 06-07-179. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to change in zoning from a B-2 (Thoroughfare Mixed-Use) District to a B-3 (General Business) District as recommended by the Planning Commission (Reference Case #PC06-01). 06-07-180. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by M. Hendricks to approve the intergovernmental agreement between City of Inkster and County of Wayne. 06-07-181. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by E. Hendricks to amend of Inkster Ordinance 150.140-145; Unsafe or Dangerous Buildings. 06-07-182. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Harris-Foster to accept the Ford Municipal Finance Program Quotation for City of Inkster, MI Bid #47358 municipal lease-purchase for the leasing of two vehicles for the City Manager and DPS Director for $14,884.38 over three years totaling $44,653.14. 06-07-183. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to approve payment of $11,206.25 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney for services rendered June 2006. 06-07-184. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Johnson to award general liability, law enforcement liability, public officials E&O and automobile liability insurance to Illinois Union Insurance Company Arthur Gallagher Co., Agent in the amount of $380,000. Award property insurance with Lexington Insurance Company Arthur Gallagher & company, agent in the amount of $69,853. Award crime coverage to Fidelity & Deposit/Zurich Brownrigg Companies Ltd., agent in the amount of $3,933. Award umbrella/excess liability insurance to Everst Insurance Company George Ford Agency, agent in the amount of $133,650. Renew Third Party Administration of claims with Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $30,500. All of the insurance contracts are for the period of 08/01/2006 to 08/01/2007. 06-07-185. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to award workers compensation claim in the amount of $77,500. 06-07-186. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to award workers compensation claim in the amount of $18,000. 06-07-187. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Canty to amend Resolution 05-07-187 to adjust City Clerks salary to $52,000 effective July 1, 2006. 06-07-188. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by M. Hendricks to adopt Schedule A, B (new) and C for non-unionized employees. CLOSED SESSION Council reconvened into closed executive session at 9:35 p.m. Moved by Johnson, seconded by Canty to adjourn closed executive session at 10:40 p.m. There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Johnson and seconded by M. Hendricks and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of July 17, 2006 was adjourned at 10:44 p.m. Velida Gutierrez-Smith ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II
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