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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, November 6, 2006 Prior to the Regular Council Meeting: Moved by M. Hendricks seconded by Canty, that Council convene in closed executive session at 7:14 p.m. to discuss pending litigation and contract negations in accordance with MCL 15.268 (c), (e). Present: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Johnson, Mayor Hampton Excused: Harris-Foster Moved by Johnson, seconded by Canty, to return to open session at 7:32 p.m. Call Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceMayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:39 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 Agenda06-11-279. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Harris-Foster to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of F-15. Discussion: Councilman Canty did not feel it was appropriate to have the first reading of the Administrative Hearings Bureau Ordinance because it is an item on the Charter to be voted on in Tuesday’s election and could be misconstrued as leading the public into a vote. Councilman E. Hendricks feels the staff has worked on it and it should not be removed. Mayor Hampton does not feel the action taken would influence voter’s choice on the local proposal. Moved by Canty, seconded by Johnson to remove first reading of the Administrative Hearings Bureau Ordinance Roll Call: Ayes: Michael Canty, Wanda Harris-Foster, Ronald Johnson, DeArtriss Coleman-Richardson Nays: Ernest Hendricks, Marcus Hendricks, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II MOTION CARRIED Moved by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Harris-Foster to remove Michael Green from Presentation portion of the agenda. Unanimously adopted. Public Participation Michael Green: Expressed opinion of concerns with the Charter Revision, which is on the General Election ballot and stated the local government is misleading the people. Stated no other Mayor has veto power. Questioned the legitimacy of the Charter members. Cited several Michigan statutes. Terrance Hoffman: Would like to know when the fence at Westwood Park is going to be replaced. City Manager will follow up. Jewell Jones: Would like to see a skate park in the city, asked the population number (Mayor Hampton responded) and are there plans for an indoor pool. (R. Wolkowicz spoke on the responsibility of the city regarding the stake park and an indoor pool.) Also, asked if there was a junior cadet program. (Chief Gaskin said Explorers are considering expansion into this area). Councilman Canty commended Mr. Jones for the time taken to speak to the Council body and feels he is a future leader of the City. Councilman Johnson said he would research the swimming program at Robichaud. Regina Lewis: Feels the last council meeting was conducted professionally. Expressed concerns with the Charter revision and feels the attorney should have prevented the proposal from being on the ballot. Asked if it would affect the Police pension or benefits. (Deborah Owens and City Attorney responded). Mary Williams and Roselyn Blue choose to withdraw their request to speak and give their time to Michael Green. Request was denied. Deborah Owens: Charter Commission secretary and resident of Inkster for 38 years. Spoke on Charter Revision issues and stated a combined effort should be taking place to advance the citizens of Inkster. Feels a change is needed since the current Charter is 42 years old. Balance of power remains. Rochelle Wells: Lifetime resident of Inkster. Spoke on the Charter and stated several city mayors have veto power. It would be a benefit to the city to have the Mayor gain power and be a help to the City Manager. Mayor and Council Concerns M. Hendricks: Thanked Jim Klobuchar for helping the city during the transition of Treasurers. Mayor also thanked Mr. Klobuchar. Has visited other cities and has brought back ideas to this city. One community has a change of charter every few years. Thanked the people who put in all the hard work on the charter. Coleman-Richardson: Reminded the public that the coat collection box is at different locations throughout the city; and asked the public to give generously. Canty: Acknowledged Jim Klobuchar for his contribution to the city. E. Hendricks: Thanked Jim Klobuchar for his dedication to the city. Mayor Hampton: Asked City Manager to look into reduced insurance rates for the residents and provided a phone number (313.494.4478) for residents who would like to investigate on their own. Presentation Because Inkster Cares: Theola Jones spoke on the results of hard work to obtain 1,000 signatures in support of building a senior center. Inkster is the only city in the surrounding area that does not have one. Asked City Council to endorse and pursue a senior center in the city. Booker Dozier gave his opinion of the Charter and stated the children are important. Public Hearing Consent Agenda 06-11-280. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Harris-Foster to approve the minutes of the regular meeting minutes of October 16, 2006, the special meeting minutes of October 18, 2006, November 2006 Police and Fire Retirement System in the amount of $133,873.91. Unanimously adopted. City Clerk Reminded public to vote at the General Election to be held Tuesday, November 7, 2006. All seventeen precincts will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Questions can be addressed by calling 313.563.9770 or 313.563.9772. Boards and Commissions Unfinished Business Ordinances First Readings Second Readings City Manager New Business 06-11-281. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks to authorize the Fire Administration to accept the proposed bid from Jan Overhead Door Mfg. Co. in the amount of $5,852.00 for purchase and installation of glass aluminum entrance doors. Unanimously adopted. 06-11-282. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by E. Hendricks to enter into an agreement with TracView Traffic Accident Imaging Solution to process and distribute Inkster Police Department accident reports. Unanimously adopted. 06-11-283. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to authorize the Fire Administration to accept the proposed bid from Fisher Roofing Company, Inc. in the amount of $2,575.00 for emergency repairs and/or replacement of the Fire Department’s roof. Unanimously adopted. 06-11-284. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Harris-Foster to approve purchase of BS&A Building Dept. software and accompanying pervasive networking software for a total of $7,595.00. Unanimously adopted. 06-11-285. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to authorize the Department of Public Service to adopt the City of Inkster, Department of Public Service, Sidewalk Safety Repair Program, described in the attachment of the same title to be made part thereof. Unanimously adopted. 06-11-286. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by E. Hendricks to accept the quotation from Kropf Service Company to replace two heating and cooling rooftop units for the 22nd District Court in the amount of $11,770.00 plus a 15% contingency ($1,765.50) bringing the total to $13,535.50. Unanimously adopted. 06-11-287. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Canty to accept the quote from Allen Fence Company in the amount of $7,680.00 plus 15% contingency ($1,152.00) for a total of $8,832.00 to repair fence and gate with an automatic gate system. Unanimously adopted. 06-11-288. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by E. Hendricks to accept the quote from Mid-Michigan Recycling in the amount of $14,500.00 plus 15% contingency ($2,175.00), bringing the total to $16,675.00, to grind and haul away the brush, tree logs, woodchips, debris, etc., from the brush site located on John Daly, north of the railroad tracks. Unanimously adopted. 06-11-289. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Johnson to authorize the purchase of one Hydromatic Grinder Pump from Kerr Pump and Supply. Quotation received plus estimated shipping amount not to exceed $4,500.00. Unanimously adopted. 06-11-290. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Canty to conduct a public hearing on December 4, 2006 at 7:30 p.m for the 2007-2008 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. Unanimously adopted. 06-11-291. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to rescind Resolution 06-10-278, adopting a new resolution to accept the Ford Municipal Program-Quotation for the City of Inkster, MI. Bid 49184A – Municipal lease purchase of three vehicles for the Department of Public Service superintendents (3) for $11,809.86 over a five year period totaling $59,049.30 including interest plus a one time documentation fee of $350.00. Unanimously adopted. 06-11-292. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by M. Hendricks to enter into an Inter Agency Agreement (IAA) with Wayne County on behalf of EPA, for the EPA grant Round VII to provide for 40% funding of construction of new storm water sewer system in the southwest section of the city (generally known as regulator L-40 combined sanitary system area). The total project cost is in the range of $2.2 million. City will have to provide 60% local match. Mayor and Council have recently authorized sale of utility bonds in the amount of $3.2 million, to cover for this local match. Unanimously adopted. 06-11-293. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by E. Hendricks to add the new Finance Director/Controller, Sophia N. Snow, to the depository card as an authorized signer on behalf of the City of Inkster and to have the former Finance Director/Controller, David Sabuda, removed as signer. Unanimously adopted. 06-11-294. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to accept the development agreement between the City of Inkster and Inner City Community Development LLC to construct twenty five detached single family housing units. Unanimously adopted. 06-11-295. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Harris-Foster to ratify tentative agreement with the fire union. Unanimously adopted.
Closed Session There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Canty and seconded by Coleman-Richardson and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of November 6, 2006 was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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