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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 19, 2007. Prior to the meeting, Council entered into Executive Session. Moved by Canty seconded by E. Hendricks, that Council convene in closed executive session at 7:19 p.m. to discuss pending litigation in accordance with MCL 15.268 (e). Clerk was asked to leave the room during closed session. Present: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Johnson, Mayor Hampton Excused: Harris-Foster Moved by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks, to return to open session at 7:42 p.m. Call Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceMayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:54 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 Agenda07-02-039 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by E. Hendricks to approve the agenda as presented. Unanimously adopted. Presentation Public Participation · Dorothy Garner: Asked several questions regarding training, Parliamentarian of Council, sensitivity training, gist mill, council decisions and meeting with constituents. Would like to work on Image Committee. · Robert Felix: HIV prevention specialist working with the Inkster Teen Health Center. Offering free HIV testing. Call 734.729.3650 for appointment on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. On March 13 and 14 the Health Center will be offering free HIV testing for all residents between the ages of 13 to 24. Mayor and Council Concerns · Johnson: Commended police department for handling a concern called into them regarding a senior citizen walking along Inkster Road in the snow. Mr. Holt plowed sidewalks. · M. Hendricks: Stated a forum on Robert’s Rules is being arranged, in response to Ms. Garner’s concerns. Announced the Image Committee will be meeting at City Hall on March 6 at 4:00 p.m. The city seal has been updated with the assistance of Jan Gay (distributed to Council for approval). · Coleman-Richardson: Asked if the computers being stored in the crafts room of the Recreation Department were available for use at the library. Ron Wolkowicz stated the computers are targeted for upgrades and program at the recreation center. Commended DPS on snow removal. · E. Hendricks: Congratulations to the City Manager for being appointed to the Governor’s legislative committee . Asked if there were plans for a budget retreat to discuss criteria and priorities for the Department Heads. Commended DPS on snow removal. Asked if the Carlysle Street project was on target. Muzaffar Lakhani, City Engineer explained there is not enough time to complete it until 2008. Panel replacements will be concrete, resurfacing will be asphalt. E. Hendricks would like to see concrete on concrete for aesthetics. City Manager asked for clarity on request for concrete. Mayor Hampton questioned the timetable for the project since 2007 was a promised year for this project. Muzaffar Lakhani explained the delay, however, will get the engineering schedule for Council. · Harris-Foster: A set out on Thomas Circle needs to be cleaned up. Asked what will become of Northland once the Crosswinds project is complete. Dr. LaTina Dawkins, Planning and Economic Director explained Northland will be addressed during Phase II. Inquired on the security system for the treasury department at the new city hall location. Commended DPS on snow removal. · Mayor Hampton: Complimented Administration on basement cleanup at the current city hall. Attended celebration of Jeralean Talley for achieving 107 years of living. Would like her to be interviewed for historical value and be given a proclamation from Council for her age. Stated H & H Metals truck traffic is interfering with traffic going eastbound on Michigan Avenue. Police Chief Gregory B. Gaskin is working with the company to resolve traffic flow problem. Mayor also announced he was in attendance in Lansing for the State of the State address. Public Hearing · To establish an Industrial Development District (in accordance with Public Act 198 of 1974) Ž Moved by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Harris-Foster to open the Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m. Dr. LaTina Dawkins, Planning and Economic Director, explained the public hearing is necessary for Livernois Vehicle Company to apply for the tax abatement program. Item does not have to be placed on tonight’s agenda. Mayor opened the floor for questions. Ž Moved by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to close the Public Hearing at 8:07 p.m. Consent Agenda 07- 02-040 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to approval of regular meeting minutes of February 5, 2007, Police and Fire Retirement System to be paid February 28, 2007 in the amount of $133,873.91, payment of $11,105.35 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney for January 2007 services. Unanimously adopted. City Clerk · No Report. Boards and Commissions 07-02-041 Johnson asked for Resolution 07-02-021 to be rescinded, seconded by Canty for question. Discussion by Council on the appointment of Edward Manier to the Planning Commission by Mayor Hampton. Item was TABLED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks. Nay – Johnson Unfinished Business 07-02-042 RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Canty to remove item from Table regarding court ordered breath tests. Unanimously adopted. 07-02-043 RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Canty to implement a department fee of $10.00 for all persons court ordered to give a breath test during their probation. Unanimously adopted. Ordinances First Readings Second Readings City Manager Correction to February 5, 2007 minutes which should state in Resolution 07-02-024 “subject to the approval of TIFA and DDA not to capture amount related to their boards”. New Business 07-02-044 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Canty to award contract to Stante Excavating Co. the lowest bidder, in the amount of $931,609.10 plus a contingency of 15% - $139,741.36, a total amount of not to exceed $1,071,350.04. To provide construction services for the correction of two high-level IDEPs and manhole rehab and adjustment project. Unanimously adopted. 07-02-045 RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Harris-Foster to enter into a contract with Michigan Dept. of Transportation (MDOT) contract #07-5039 for the preliminary engineering services. For estimated cost of $91,800.00 for the Carlysle Road project. Also, authorize Mayor or his designee and City Manager or his/her designee to sign the contract on behalf of the City of Inkster. Unanimously adopted. 07-02-046 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to accept a donated van from Huron Township and signing Acknowledgement of Transfer of Vehicle. Unanimously adopted. 07-02-047 RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Johnson to recognize Jeralean Talley for achieving the age of 107 and the eldest citizen of the City of Inkster and provide her with a Proclamation from Mayor and Council.
Moved by Johnson seconded by Harris-Foster, that Council reconvene in closed executive session at 9:23 p.m. to discuss personnel in accordance with MCL 15.268 (a). Present: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, Harris-Foster, E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Johnson, Mayor Hampton City Clerk was asked to leave closed session. Moved by E. Hendricks, seconded by Canty, to recess closed session at 9:44 p.m.
There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Johnson and seconded by E. Hendricks and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of February 19, 2007 was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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