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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan October 2, 2006 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, October 2, 2006. Prior to the Regular Council Meeting: Moved by Mayor Hampton seconded by M. Hendricks, that Council convene in closed executive session at 7:18 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 Johnson, seconded by M. Hendricks, to return to open session at 7:35 p.m. Call Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceMayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:44 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 Agenda06-10-254. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Johnson to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of F-11, F-12 and F-13. Unanimously adopted. Presentation(s) P arks and Recreation recognition for Fire Department’s sponsorship of City Fishing Derby. Public ParticipationClarence Oden – compost not being picked up on schedule. Contractor should be mandated to contact citizens when pick up is late so trash does not have to be transported more than once. Bessie Jones – trash not being picked up causing excess trash in the street when animals tear it up. Mayor commented on corrective action that will be taken. Geraldine Calhoun – representing Summerfest – introduced Ruth Williams who presented Council with a print out of Summerfest expenses for review. Stated Inkster spends the least amount of funds on their festival and is seeking more support from Mayor and Council. (Mayor voiced support and Councilwoman Harris-Foster asked the committee to attend the special meeting). Michael Green – Announced noise abatement meeting on October 5 in Taylor. Does not feel the ballot language regarding the Inkster proposal is clear. Discussion arose regarding the ballot language. Tonya Henderson – commented on the response received when a 911 call was placed to assist her mother. Daniel Henderson – concerned with the level of care received by Inkster residents from 911 calls. Mitchell Henderson – Would like information on response time and fatality rate of EMS. Mayor Hampton stated the Administration will respond in writing. Willie Johnson – has not received a response regarding cement company. Spoke on ballot language. Potholes on Durand Ct. need to be fixed. Curtistine Barge – Holds Mayor and Council accountable to have best interest of city. Who should provide information on Charter. Councilman E. Hendricks responded Theola Jones – Vice Chair of Charter Commission – Best interest of city was the full intention of the amendments. Resents “sneak” accusations. Mayor and Council Concerns M. Hendricks: Middlebelt sidewalks need repair. (City Manager will make contact with County). Harris-Foster: Expressed concern with trash pickup. Mayor Hampton announced an upcoming Town Hall meeting to be sponsored by Rev. Duckworth at his church on October 26 at 6:00 p.m. A special meeting was scheduled for October 18 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Boards and Commissions, Inkster Summerfest and the Administrative Hearing Bureau. Coleman-Richardson announced the Senior Forum on October 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Recreation Complex. Also, the coat drive will begin on October 5 with drop boxes at the post office, recreation complex and Simmons center. Public Hearing Consent Agenda 06-10-255 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Harris-Foster to approve the minutes of regular meeting of September 18, 2006 and minutes of Election Commission meeting of September 18, 2006. Unanimously adopted. City Clerk Boards and Commissions Unfinished Business Ordinances First Reading(s) Second Reading(s) City Manager Local Street update given by Mr. Lakhani. Council members E. Hendricks, Johnson and M. Hendricks commented on streets in bad condition and could Hazelwood between Middlebelt and Division and Oakwood added to list. (Request to be added to next agenda). Announced ground breaking for new City Hall on Friday, October 5, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. New Business 06-10-256. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by M. Hendricks to authorize authorizing payment of SBC Global Services, Inc., in the amount of $3,620.68 for emergency repair work and labor performed on the telephone systems. Funds from account 554-933 (equipment maintenance). Unanimously adopted. 06-10-257. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by E. Hendricks to authorize the purchase of 250 – 5/8” water meters, 150 – 1” water meters, and 100 replacement meter dials with remote read device from Badger Meter Supply, a sole source, in the amount of $35, 483.50. Funds from account 564-778 (equipment maintenance support). Unanimously adopted. 06-10-258. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by M. Hendricks to accept the Ford Municipal Finance Quotation for the City of Inkster. Bid 48553. Municipal lease-purchase of four vehicles for the Police Department for $29,049.97 over a three year period totaling $87,149.91 including interest plus a one-time payment of the documentation fee of $350.00. Additionally, the purchase and installation from Priority One Emergency. Police vehicle equipment for four vehicles including graphics for $7,123.11. Each totaling $28,492.44. Funds from Account 554-977-100 (Police Equipment). Unanimously adopted. 06-10-259. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Harris-Foster to authorize the Fire Administration to conduct fundraisers in the effort to purchase a Thermal Imaging Camera. Unanimously adopted. 06-10-260. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to rescind Inkster City Council Resolution 04-12-591 for the sale of 3822 Harriet to Terrance Golden and refund the purchase amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($2,500.00). Unanimously adopted. 06-10-261. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Canty to approve a special conditions use request to allow the installation of one microwave dish antenna on an existing tower located at 2601 Beech Daly Road as recommended by the Planning Commission on September 11, 2006 (Case No. PC06-05). Unanimously adopted. 06-10-262. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Canty to approve payment of invoice number V00000012 received form Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $11,000.00 regarding file number P003-04-00005-01. Funds from account number 101-941-910 (insurance). Unanimously adopted. 06-10-263. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Canty to award D’Alessandro Contracting Group, LLC the contract to continue construction of the Carver Homes infrastructure improvements (storm, water, sanitary, etc.) for Phase 1B in the amount of $2,462,355.00. The infrastructure improvements are for the one hundred and eight (108) units and two (2) detention basins. Unanimously adopted. 06-10-264. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to increase the vehicle storage fee charged by authorized towing companies from $8.00 to $15.00 per day. Unanimously adopted. 06-10-265. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Harris-Foster to approve purchase of Dell server for in the amount of $4,155.00. Funds from account number 371.801 (professional/consultant). Unanimously adopted. 06-10-266. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to authorize the City of Inkster to contract with Robert Half Finance & Accounting in the amount of $8,500.00 to be paid over 60 days with a 90 day guarantee for the recruitment of a candidate for the position of Director of Finance. Funds from account number 101.941.956 (Contingency). Unanimously adopted. 06-10-267. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Harris-Foster to authorize the City of Inkster to enter into a Fixed Fee Agreement with Secrest Wardle for the handling of new files on a modified basis of $16,820.00 per file up to 30 days prior to the case’s first trial date. If the case is not resolved 30 days before the first scheduled trial date, the file will switch to an hourly rate for future billing, at the rate of $125.00 per hour. Subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Unanimously adopted. 06-10-268. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to enter into a Fixed Fee Agreement with Dice & Associates, PC for the handling of new files on a modified basis of $17,000.00 per file. Subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Unanimously adopted.
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 October 2, 2006 was adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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