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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, September 18, 2006 Prior to the Regular Council Meeting: Moved by Harris-Foster seconded by Coleman-Richardson, that Council convene in closed executive session at 7:28 p.m. to discuss pending litigation in accordance with MCL 15.268 (d). Present: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, Harris-Foster, E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Johnson, Mayor Hampton Moved by Harris-Foster, seconded by Coleman-Richardson, to return to open session at 7:30 p.m. Call Meeting To OrderPledge Of AllegianceMayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:40 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, E. Hendricks, -Marcus Hendricks, Ronald Johnson, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II. Approval Of Agenda06-09-237. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to approve the agenda as presented with the removal of the Public Hearing and Item F-10. Presentation(s) Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II awarded metals to the Youth Fitness Team. Connie Mitchell Noise Abatement Committee update Citizens are invited to attend a forum regarding noise abatement on October 5, 2006 at 10 am. at the Lakes of Taylor Golf Course. Councilman Canty asked for a decibel report for Inkster and surrounding communities. City Manager requested a meeting be held in Inkster. Public ParticiapationNik Mehrotra 932 Middlebelt has been part of the community since 2003. Is opposed to the new development across the street from him. Sunny Saini 932 Middlebelt cares for community and has made contributions. Is opposed to the gas station being built near his business. There are ten carwashes/gas stations within a two mile radius. Could put him out of business. Gary Shatter 28335 Cherry Hill owner of car wash, feels new gas station will hurt his business and would like Council to consider the businesses that already exist. Willie Johnson Comment on Police patrols. Would like to know how the mountains at the cement company got so big. Highlighted the dust accumulation. Would like a response to this question and the one posed last meeting regarding the vandalism to his lawn and if an officer was dispatched. Gabe Henderson Goodfellows pancake breakfast will be held on October 7th from 7 am to 12 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Center. Hardy Robb Congratulations on the street project. Does not feel the local paper features the highlights of Inkster to promote our image. Molly Tippen Responded to comment. Feels the paper is fair on the news reported. Mayor And Council Concerns M. Hendricks voiced his opinion on the gas station concern. Businesses cannot be protected and must compete. Coleman-Richardson stated an incident where a homeowner had to wait three weeks for trash pickup. Did not get a response from P&R. Would like a public hearing to discuss the Administrative Hearing Bureau. The pros and cons would be addressed to educate the citizens. Received a letter of thanks for police escorting a funeral precession. Canty thanked the police for patrolling efforts. Handed out a copy of the proposed website. Complete website will be emailed to Councilmembers. E. Hendricks requested demolition timetable (Dr. Dawkins responded). Requested tree trimming schedule (A. Collins responded). Grass clippings need to be cleaned up. Commented on gas station concern. Harris-Foster reported unkept homes at Middlebelt and Andover; how can this not be seen? Spoke to resident of Housing who is living with black mold in the home. How can this be tolerated? How can Council get involved? Feels Council should have more control of festivals in the city. Mayor Hampton stated John Deere entered into an agreement with the Conference of Black Mayors to offer discounts to municipalities. Will share the information with DPS. Public Hearing Consent Agenda 06-09-238. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks to approve the regular meeting of September 5, 2006, payment of the Police and Fire Pension payroll for the month of September 2006 in the amount of $133,873.91, invoice from Milton Spokojny, City Attorney in the amount of $11,914.05, Girl Scouts in the community ages 6-17 to solicit for the annual Calendar/Nut Sale from September 25, 2006 through November 19, 2006 and Cookie Sale from December 11, 2006 through April 1, 2007. City Clerk Boards and Commissions Councilman Johnson requested an attendance record of all Boards to access participation. Also, requested a background on all nominees be provided to Council. Councilwoman Harris-Foster responded it would be good to meet with Board members to discuss their role and responsibility to the Council, who appoints them. City Manager requested potential dates and times for Council to meet with Boards and Commissions. Unfinished Business Ordinances First Readings Second Readings City Manager Will be meeting with HUD on September 22, 2006. This is in preparation for the Special Meeting on September 25, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. allowing Council to discuss goals and concerns with the Housing Commission. Would like Mayor and Council to provide questions and statements. A senior citizens center is being investigated. New Business 06-09-239. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by E. Hendricks to authorize payment of invoice 2585 received from CPI Contracting Inc. in the amount of $5,500.00 for emergency service performed for replacement of 8x12 tapping sleeve and valve at Inkster Road and Lehigh. 06-09-240. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Johnson to approve an application to purchase a non-developable city owned lot for $250.00 to Alvin E. Coleman. 06-09-241. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to approve an application to purchase a non-developable city owned lot for $250.00 to Dean Collins. 06-09-242. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Harris-Foster to establish the water and sewer rates for 2006/2007 Fiscal Year. 06-09-243. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to authorize administration to apply for the loan for federal aid associated with Carlysle Road project, in the amount of $696,000.00 06-09-244. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by M. Hendricks to approve change order #2 to the contract to ASIX Asphalt Paving Company to undertake the drainage improvement project on the side streets of Eastern Ave. between Rosewood Ave. and Cherry Hill Road, in the amount not to exceed $75,000.00. 06-09-245. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by M. Hendricks to authorize administration to amend the 2006/2007 budget to provide funds in the major street fund in the amount of $450,000.00 ($370,000.00 for construction and $80,000.00 for engineering) for the 2006 roads program, to cover for construction and engineering costs. The streets included in this program are Avondale Ave., Henry Ruff and Harrison Avenue. 06-09-246. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to approve State and Local Provisional Task Force Agreement between the City of Inkster Police Department and the Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration. 06-09-247. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to approve payment of invoice number V00000011, received from Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $3,500.00 regarding file number P002-03-00004-01. 06-09-248. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to approve Resolution Pledging Limited Tax Full-Faith and Credit to payment of City of Inkster Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Tax Increment Bonds. 06-09-249. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by E. Hendricks to repair the Live Scan Identix Fingerprint System and also pay for the warranty in the amount of $3,387.00 06-09-250. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Harris-Foster to adopt a resolution in opposition to HB6456 and forward to State Representative Jim Plakas and other dignitaries.
There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Harris-Foster and seconded by Coleman-Richardson and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of September 18, 2006 was adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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