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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, February 5, 2007. Prior to the meeting, Council held a reception for the Male Football and Female Basketball Team in recognition of their accomplishments throughout the year. Call Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceMayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:42 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 Agenda07-02-017 RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by M. Hendricks to approve the agenda with the addition of the presentation of certificates to the Inkster High School Viking Male Football and Female Basketball team and update on City Hall project. Unanimously adopted. Presentation Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II presented Vikings Football team and Female Basketball Team. Coaches Carter and Carr spoke on the team’s achievements. Interior Decorator, Jennifer Pierott, gave a brief overview of the color scheme and flooring to be used at the Trowbridge City Hall location. Peggy Goodwin of Goodwin Company, contracted by the City of Inkster and working with the Image Committee updated Council on progress of survey participation. Public Participation · Theola Jones – 3528 Spruce – Represents Because Inkster Cares Committee. Requested support from Council for the committee to seek grants for a senior center. Will be placed on the agenda. · Denise Champaign – Representing Board of Directors for Seniors to inform Council debt to County has been paid. · Myrtle Mytek – 661 Jeffrey Ct. – Complaint regarding pit bulls in neighbor’s yard. Children cannot play in back yard. Also, the “no parking” signs posted are not clear. · Lisa Barnett – Feels someone may get hurt if pit bull situation on Jeffrey Ct. is not handled correctly. · Tony Barnett – 667 Jeffrey Ct. – Has a parking problem with neighbors. Officers interpret parking signs differently. · Micky Smith – There is one neighbor on Jeffrey Ct who is causing problems resulting in 3 PPOs and 5 assault charges. City Attorney explained the interested party must go to the circuit judge to petition the court of the PPO being violated. Deputy Police Chief Hill explained there is nothing in the “books” specific to pit bulls. The police officer has to witness a dog jumping a fence, etc. The neighbor in question is facing felony charges. Mayor Hampton requested the police department to follow up and submit a report to Council through the Administration. Councilman Johnson asked the attorney to look at the language in the ordinance. Attorney stated there are laws for the court to utilize if a dog is deemed vicious. Councilman M. Hendricks stated the problem on Jeffrey Ct. needs to be resolved by Council and agreed the signs are confusing. Mayor and Council Concerns Canty: Congratulated neighborhood watch program. Coleman-Richardson: A senior forum will take place on February 23, 2007 to address city issues. A luncheon will be provided. M. Hendricks: Asked about the status of the local streets. City Manager gave a brief update. Public Hearing Consent Agenda 07- 02-018 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to approve the special meeting minutes of January 10, 2007 and regular meeting minutes of January 16, 2007 with the changes noted by Mayor Hampton. Unanimously adopted. City Clerk No Report. Boards and Commissions 07-02-019 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Harris-Foster to reappointed Lewis Gregory to the cable commission for a two-year term to expire February 5, 2009. Unanimously adopted. 07-02-020 RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by M. Hendricks to reappoint Deborah Walker to the TIFA Board for a six year term to expire February 5, 2013. Nay: Harris-Foster, 07-02-021 RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by M. Hendricks to appoint Ed Manny to the Planning Commission for a three year term to expire February 5, 2010 as recommended by Mayor Hampton. Unanimously adopted. 07-02-022 RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by M. Hendricks to reappoint Theola Jones to the Aging Committee for a two year term to expire February 5, 2009 - Unanimously adopted. 07-02-023 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by M. Hendricks to appoint Charles Chase to the TIFA Board for a six year term to expire February 5, 2013. Unanimously adopted. Unfinished Business 07-02-024 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by M. Hendricks to approve 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 Ordinances First Readings Second Readings City Manager Announced to Council a Special Meeting is needed to review the budget. Council will coordinate date. New Business 07-02-025 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to hire a consultant by the Western Wayne 800 MHz digital Communication System Association to assist with the FCC mandated reconfiguration of the 800 MHz broadcast radio band. - Unanimously adopted. 07-02-026 RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to TABLE implementing a department fee of $5.00 for Inkster residents, $10.00 fee for non-residents, to conduct court ordered breath tests. 07-02-027. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by E. Hendricks to scheduling a Public Hearing to establish an Industrial Development District (in accordance with Public Act 198 of 1974) on February 19, 2007. Unanimously adopted. 07-02-028. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by M. Hendricks to allow Livernois Vehicle Development request to abandon sidewalk located on the west side of John Daly Rd. south of the railroad tracks to Princeton Avenue. Nay: E. Hendricks. Waive roll call. 07-02-029. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to scheduling a Public Hearing on March 5, 2007 for the Livernois Vehicle Development Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption (subject to the approval of establishing an Industrial Development District). Unanimously adopted.
07-02-030. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Canty to allow a special conditions use request to allow the installation of two microwave dish antennas on an existing tower location at 30010 N. Industrial Drive as recommended by the Planning Commission on January 22, 2007 (Case No. PC06-13). 07-02-031. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to approve payment of invoice number V0000017 received from Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $7,500.00 regarding file number P002-02-00004-01. Unanimously adopted. 07-02-032. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Johnson to approving payment of invoice number V0000018 received from Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $13,875.00 regarding file number P002-03000025-01. Unanimously adopted. 07-02-033. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to authorize DPS to have Unit #121: Ford Crown Victoria, to be repaired by Webster’s Collision for $2,009.00 plus 15% contingency ($301.00) for a total of $2,310.00. Unanimously adopted. 07-02-034. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to approve the purchase of a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria from Priority One Emergency in the amount of $5,350.00. Unanimously adopted. 07-02-035. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Canty to authorize DPS to have Unit #140: Ford Crown Victoria, to be repaired by Collision Art, Inc for $2,403.53 plus a 15% contingency ($361.00) for a total of $2,764.53. Unanimously adopted. 07-02-036. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks to authorizing administration to apply for the Environmental Science and Services Division, Michigan’s Non-Point Source Program grants. Approximately four million dollars are available in different categories with local match ranging up to 50%. The funds to provide local/match will be budgeted in the upcoming fiscal budget. Also, to authorize $3,600.00 for A.E.W. Inc. (Consultant Engineers) to help the city put the grant applications together and provide misc. service. Unanimously adopted. 07-02-037 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks to award contract to Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc. in the amount of $91,800.00 plus a contingency of 15% ($13,770.00) for a total amount of $105,570.00 to provide professional engineering services (for design phase of the Carlysle Road Project). The cost incurred will be reimbursed by M.D.O.T. from the Federal and State grants.
07-02-038 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to support the “Because Inkster Cares” Committee allowing the pursuit of grant dollars for a Senior Community Center. Unanimously adopted. Moved by Canty seconded by M. Hendricks, that Council convene in closed executive session at 9:54 p.m. to discuss pending litigation in accordance with MCL 15.268 (e). Present: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, Harris-Foster, E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Johnson, Mayor Hampton Moved by E. Hendricks, seconded by Canty, to recess closed session at 10:19 p.m.
Archer V. Collins, DPS Director asked for direction from Council regarding the current trash collection contract with P & R. Stated the level of improvement was questionable. Council directed Mr. Collins to go out for bids. Current contract has to be terminated in writing with a 30-day notice.
There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Coleman-Richardson and seconded by M. Hendricks and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of February 5, 2007 was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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