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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 Tuesday, January 16, 2007. Prior to the Regular Council Meeting: Moved by Canty seconded by Coleman-Richardson, that Council convene in closed executive session at 7:10 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 M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson, to recess closed session at 7:35 p.m. Call Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceMayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:43 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 Agenda07-01-002 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to approve the agenda as presented. Unanimously adopted. Presentation Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II presented Eric Ramirez with his official Firefighter’s badge. Jeff Edwards of the Department of Treasury explained a program that would enhance Michigan Avenue, which is deemed a Heritage Route, through a study being performed. It would be designed according to what the community wants. Mayor and Council Concerns Canty: Proposed the City put an Affirmative Action plan into place. Executive Order 1246, signed into law by the President of the United States, still requires Affirmative Action to be upheld. In addition, will speak to the Police Chief regarding alleged drug activity reported by the neighborhood watch in his district. E. Hendricks: How is the calendar delivery monitored? Some residents have still not received their calendars. Will need more to distribute to his constituents. Ron Wolkowicz and the City Manager explained how the deliveries are monitored. Auxiliary Police Officers are delivering to the businesses to enhance neighborhood contact. M. Hendricks: Has the trash pickup situation been discussed with contractor? City Manager responded that communication is ongoing. Building and Safety department is investigating the debris situation; no penalties have been issued by MDEQ. Mayor Hampton: Airport Noise Abatement will hold a meeting on January 18 from 10am – 12 noon at the Metro Hotel, 21500 Wick (formally DoubleTree). Wayne County is hosting an information session regarding a tie in with municipalities and county services. Downriver Community Conference has a winterization program to assist with heating bills based on balance owed. This program will begin February 1, 2007. Information will be placed on city cable channel and website. Public Participation Jewell and Shaina Jones updated Council on trip to Washington DC. Thanked the community for assisting them in achieving their goal. Fannie Johnson: Congratulated calendar committee, felt the holiday caused confusion for trash pickup. Asked for problem to be corrected. Chui Karega: Addressing issues for Judge James requesting Mayor recuse himself of matters associated with court. This request is prompted by a formal request Mayor Hampton made to the Judicial Tenure Commission investigating Judge James. Also, does not feel Arbitration Hearing Bureau should not be established since was voted down by the voters. Councilperson Johnson questioned the action and stated he was not familiar with what was being brought before Council and would like more information. Mr. Karega explained. Mayor Hampton asked Mr. Karega if he had been retained by the 22nd District Court. Mr. Karega answered, “Yes”. Public Hearing Consent Agenda 07- 01-003. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Harris-Foster to approve the regular meeting minutes of December 18, 2007, $12,535 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney, $133,873.91 for January Police and Fire Retirement System. Unanimously adopted. Boards and Commissions Council requested an updated Roster to be distributed prior to the next Council meeting. 07-01-004 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks to appoint Mrs. Cephus Thomas to the Board of Review for a one-year term to expire 12/31/07 - Unanimously adopted. 07-01-005 RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to reappoint Sandra Markwart to the Board of Review for a one-year term to expire 12/31/07 - Unanimously adopted. 07-01-006. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to reappoint Ned Sanders to the Board of Review for a one-year term to expire 12/31/07 - Unanimously adopted. City Clerk No Report. Unfinished Business Ordinances First Readings Second Readings City Manager New Business 07-01-007. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Wayne County for the resurfacing of Inkster Road, Michigan Avenue to Corona Street. Also, to pay the city’s share in the amount of $62,155.12. Unanimously adopted. 07-01-008. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to award contract to Jarrett-Mills-Schron & Assoc. Inc. to provide professional design services for the replacement of certain water mains in the city at a unit rate of $4.50 per lineal foot. Authorize an amount of $40,000.00 to design mains for replacement and to eliminate the dead ends of different streets with a contingency rate of 15% ($6,000.00). A total not to exceed $46,000. Unanimously adopted. 07-01-009. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Canty (for question) to award contract to Spalding DeDECKER Associates, Inc. (Consulting Engineers) in the amount of $205,000.00 plus a contingency of 15% ($30,750.00) to provide professional engineering services (design, construction engineering and project performance certification) for the EPA Round VII Part A Grant Funded CSO Outfall L49 Sewer Separation Project. Scope of work described in RFP/RFQ and IAA with the EPA grant office. Also, approve an amount of $10,000.00 to perform televising of the existing sewer system, to accommodate the information in the design, a total amount of not to exceed $245,750.00. The total project cost is estimated at $2.2 million. Mayor and Council have authorized the sale of bonds in the amount of $3.2 million to provide 60% local match. Discussion regarding the selection of this engineering firm versus the firm which submitted the lowest bid. Mr. Muzaffar Lakhani explained the scope of the work involved and concern for quality work. Roll Call: Yeas: Coleman-Richardson, Harris-Foster, M. Hendricks, Johnson, Mayor Hampton Nays: Canty, E. Hendricks 07-01-010. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by M. Hendricks to approve payment of invoice number 00000014 received from Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $15,000.00 regarding file number P002-03-00020-01. Unanimously adopted. 07-01-011. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to approve payment of invoice number V00000015 received from Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $25,500.00 regarding file number P329-02-10019-01. Unanimously adopted. 07-01-012. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to approve payment of invoice number V00000016 received from Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $4,500.00 regarding file number P329-02-10019-02. Unanimously adopted. 07-01-013. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by E. Hendricks to TABLE request for allocation from special fund created due to passage of dedicated millage for the 2006/2007 fiscal year to the following accounts noted: Acct. 208.695 DPS Park Maintenance $50,000.00 Acct. 208.801.020 Commission on Aging $24,250.00 Acct. 208.801.040 Inkster Summerfest $6,000.00 Acct. 208.697 Parks & Recreation $37,921.00 Acct. 208.697.977 Capital Improvement for Commission on Aging and Parks & Recreation $72,000.00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF REQUEST $190,171.00 Nay: Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II, waive roll call. 07-01-014. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Harris-Foster to approve funding in the amount not to exceed $161,500 from the Capital Improvement Fund to be used for furniture, fixtures, equipment and for entrance canopies for the New City Hall, to omit canopies for a the council room and TIFA entrance, and to instruct the City Manager to request additional funding from TIFA. Abstain: E. Hendricks Council reconvened into closed session at 7:35 p.m. Moved by Harris-Foster, seconded by Canty to return to open session at 9:20 p.m. 07-01-015. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Harris-Foster to award contract to DTE to furnish, install, operate and maintain street lighting equipment in the amount of $30,412.70 on Bayhan and Trowbridge streets, in the City of Inkster. The annual maintenance cost will be $3,112.27. Unanimously adopted. 07-01-016. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Harris-Foster to approve an increase of funds for the position of Court Administrator in an amount not to exceed $77,000 annually. Roll Call Yeas: Coleman-Richardson, Harris-Foster, M. Hendricks, Johnson, Mayor Hampton Nays: Canty, E. Hendricks
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 January 16, 2007 was adjourned at 10:27 p.m.
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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