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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, August 7, 2006 Call Meeting To OrderPledge Of AllegianceMayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. City Council and the public in attendance pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Roll CallHonorable Council Present: Michael Canty, DeArtriss Coleman-Richardson, Wanda Harris-Foster, Ernest Hendricks, Marcus Hendricks, Ronald Johnson, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II. Approval Of Agenda06-08-199. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of F7, F8, and F9. Presentation(s) Public ParticipationWilliam Murray – Western Wayne Health Center/Oakwood Hospital – Announced the grand opening of the medical facility located on Hamlin Road designed to service all who walk through the doors. A $15 donation is requested but not demanded along with proof of income and/or unemployment information. The has been given a 3-year $665,000 annual grant. Two doctors and three mid-level staff are available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Emergency service is not available at this time. Leonardo Gambrel – Princeton Street Block Club – Announced the election and asked what initiatives are being taken regarding the airport noise issue. Public Hearing Mayor And Council Concerns Harris-Foster – The fire hydrant at 26183 Florence is covered with debris. Requested an investigation of the activities at the doctor’s office located at the corner of Inkster Road and Somerset. Requested a report from the Mayor regarding the noise abatement to update the residents. E. Hendricks – Requested weed cutting update (City Manager responded). Suggested strict enforcement of residents who deposit grass clippings onto the street, such as fines. Asked if joint crack sealing program could be reinstated. Canty – Thanked Carmen Mitchell for helping with a customer service issue. Coleman-Richardson - Received a complaint regarding a certificate of occupancy for a home on West River Park Drive (Mr.Welton responded); would like an update on results. Alley between Springhill and Isabelle at Michigan Avenue should also be included in the grass-cutting program. Requested an update on cement company (Mr. Welton responded). Requested Ordinance Dept. investigate the taxi company at Isabelle’s Restaurant (Dr. Dawkins responded). M. Hendricks – Streets repaired last year need corrections done (Mr. Lakhani stated the company has submitted a plan for correction). What will be done for homes with smaller issues such as driveways or catch basins (Mr. Lakhani stated there is an ongoing street repair program with separate funds). How is it supervised? (DPS workers observe work). Johnson – Thanked Mr. Welton, Mr. Collins and Police Department for handling problems. Mayor Hampton – McNair School will be torn down and turned into a park. Councilman E. Hendricks saved the city $69,000 in insurance premiums. Consent Agenda 06-08-200. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Harris-Foster to approve minutes from the regular meeting of July 17, 2006, with amendment to Councilman Canty’s remarks, minutes from the Election Commission meeting of July 17, 2006, minutes from the special meeting of July 18, 2006, payment of the Police and Fire Pension payroll for the month of August 2006 in the amount of $133,873.91, payment of 2006/2007 membership dues for Michigan Municipal League in the amount of $8,782.00, payment of 2005/2006 membership dues for the Conference of Western Wayne in the amount of $5,860.00, payment of 2006/2007 membership dues for National League of Cities in the amount of $2,896.00, payment of 2006/2007 transportation operating fee to Nankin Transit Commission in the amount of $34,000. City Clerk 06-08-201. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to appoint Ronald Matthews to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a two-year term to expire August 7, 2008. 06-08-202. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by E. Hendricks to reappoint Earl Newton to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a two year term to expire August 7, 2008. Unfinished Business Ordinances FIRST READINGS 06-08-213. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by M. Hendricks to amend City of Inkster Ordinance 99 regarding Inkster Housing Commission. Yeas: E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Mayor Hampton Nays: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, Harris-Foster, Johnson Abstain: None Excused: None Motion Failed Second Readings 06-08-203. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by M. Hendricks to amend Inkster Ordinance 150.140-145; Unsafe or Dangerous Buildings. City ManagerAn update of eligible businesses who meet criteria to receive bids is available, anyone interested should contact LaToria Joyce in Purchasing or the City Manager’s office. New Business 06-08-204. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to approve the block party request from the Elizabeth Crouch Block Club to be held on August 19, 2006 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Springhill Street north of Michigan Avenue. 06-08-205. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by E. Hendricks to approve the Senior Alliance Multi-Year Plan for Aging Services and for the City of Inkster to recognize the role of the Senior Alliance as the designated Area Agency on Aging for Southern and Western County responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, monitoring and managing a comprehensive organized service delivery system of services for older adults and caregivers. Contingent on review and clarification of payables by City Manager. 06-08-206. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Johnson to pay invoice number V000000010 received from Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $87,500 regarding file number P002-04-00003-01. Nay: E. Hendricks, waived roll call. 06-08-207. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to pay invoice number V00000009 received from Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $15,000 regarding file number P002-04-00005-01. 06-08-208. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Harris-Foster to extend and amend the contract between the City of Inkster and Farrow Group, Inc. (Resolution 05.02.32) as the contractor to demolish thirty-one (31) housing structures for a total of $96,100.00 ($3,100 per structure). 06-08-209. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to amend the Structural Safety portion of the User Fee schedule as addressed in Chapter 151. 06-08-210. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to Establish a Public Hearing to be held at the next Council Meeting scheduled for August 21, 2006 regarding renaming Wayland Ct. to Leon Wagner Ct. in recognition of his achievements in Baseball. 06-08-211. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to award contract to NTH Consultants to remove the underground storage tank, encountered during the reconstruction project in the parking lot of the 22nd District Court in the amount of $7,900.00. Also, approve $5,000.00 as contingency to perform the environmental cleanup after the removal of the tank. Funds from account #556-974 (Local Streets). Yeas: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, Harris-Foster, E. Hendricks, Johnson, Mayor Hampton Nays: M. Hendricks Abstain: None Excused: None 06-08-212. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to approve the use of the lot adjacent to the Next Step Club house located at 1403 Inkster Road to allow the Consumer Advisory Panel of Hegira Programs, Inc to host a Consumer Appreciation Fair to be held on Saturday, September 16, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Councilwoman Harris-Foster requested permission to attend the National League of Cities Convention in December. Mayor Hampton stated if any of Council would like to attend they should contact the City Manager or City Clerk to make arrangements.
Wanda Evans, candidate for Wayne County Judge 3rd Circuit Court, addressed Council expressing interest in the needs of the people of Inkster. Closed Session There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Coleman-Richardson and seconded by Harris-Foster and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of July 17, 2006 was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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