City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
April 16, 2007

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, April 16, 2007.

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor 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 Call

Honorable Council Present: Wanda Harris-Foster, Ernest Hendricks, Marcus Hendricks, Ronald Johnson, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II

Honorable Council Excused: Michael Canty, DeArtriss Coleman-Richardson

Approval of Agenda

07-04-095 RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by E. Hendricks to approve the agenda as presented. Nay: Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II. MOTION CARRIED.

Presentation

Public Participation

· Jenita Moore: Addressed the issues of Delta Sigma Theta. Requested Council to submit a Resolution regarding Budget. Will supply the language.

· Kimberly Trent: Spoke on Governor’s actions to handle the budget.

· Michael Greene: Gave update on Noise Abatement meeting, gave suggestions on how to remedy situation.

· Kathleen Vervisch: Requested assistance in handling a parking issue and property destruction created by Discovery Academy on Woodsfield. Suggested designating a one-way street.

· Raffi Muschegian: Announced a proposal for land at Michigan Avenue and Middlebelt Road. Will give to Dr. LaTina Dawkins, Planning and Economic Director.

Mayor and Council Concerns

· M. Hendricks: Stated the resolution for curbside recycling was not in protest of recycling but to the fee being proposed. Announced a meeting open to the public on Parliamentary Procedure will be held on April 21, 2007 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Parks and Recreation Building.

· E. Hendricks: Commended newsletter. Made known that the Administration has been authorized by Council to secure an attorney regarding noise abatement. Comments from City Attorney, Mayor, M. Hendricks and City Manager. Requested schedule of yard waste (on schedule).

· Harris-Foster: Requested status of water main at Michigan Avenue and Harrison. Requested information from City Attorney regarding Proposal 2 and effect on city contracts. Requested Council to review the employee handbook and suggested the City Attorney review as well. City Manager responded.

· Mayor Hampton: Questioned Hazelwood/Division streets not included in newsletter street schedule. Commended Princeton Block Club.

Consent Agenda

07-04-096 RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by M. Hendricks to approve minutes from the regular council meeting of April 2, 2007, $12,502.62 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney for services rendered in March 2007, quarterly increments of $2,268.00 for 2007 annual renewal membership to Michigan Municipal League for a total of $9,072.00. MOTION CARRIED

City Clerk

· No Report.

Boards and Commissions

07-04-097 RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by M. Hendricks to appoint Connie Gates to the Library and Historical Commission for a two year term to expire 04/16/09. MOTION CARRIED

Unfinished Business

Ordinances

First Readings

Second Readings

City Manager

Announced the new city hall location at 26215 Trowbridge will open on April 23, 2007. (Mayor asked how storage is being handled.) Reminded Council a budget meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2007 at 6:30 pm to be held at 26215 Trowbridge (city hall relocation site).

New Business

07-04-098 RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Johnson to permit the Administration to solicit quotations for the replacement of parking lot pole/fixtures and testing of current poles. MOTION CARRIED.

07-04-099 RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Johnson to authorize the Fire Administration to accept the only proposed bid from Zoll Medical Corporation in the amount of $23,124.75 to purchase a 12 Lead Monitor for Advanced Life Support (ALS). MOTION CARRIED.

07-04-100 RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by M. Hendricks to schedule a public hearing for the proposed City of Inkster Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) Third Amended and Tax Increment Financing Plan on May 21, 2007. MOTION CARRIED.

07-04-101 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to schedule the Employee Appreciation Breakfast on June 15, 2007. MOTION CARRIED.

07-04-102 RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Harris-Foster to authorize the Administration to install safety glass in front of the Treasurer’s cashier windows at 26215 Trowbridge. Nay: Johnson. MOTION CARRIED

Moved by E. Hendricks seconded by Harris-Foster, that Council convene in closed executive session at 8:50 p.m. to discuss personnel, contracts and contract negotiations in accordance with MCL 15.268.

Present: Harris-Foster, E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Johnson, Mayor Hampton

Moved by E. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson, to return to open session at 10:08 p.m.

07-04-103 RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by M. Hendricks to authorize the Administration to enter into a contract with Hogan & Hartson LLP to represent the City of Inkster with regard to the noise impacts of the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport not to exceed five (5) hours). MOTION CARRIED

07-04-104 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by E. Hendricks to support the execution of the AT&T video franchise agreement and authorize the city manager to sign on behalf of city. MOTION CARRIED

07-04-105 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by E. Hendricks to allow Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II to attend the National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc. annual convention in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 2 through 6, 2007. MOTION CARRIED

There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Canty and seconded by E. Hendricks and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of April 16, 2007 was adjourned at 10:26 p.m.

Velida Gutierrez-Smith

Inkster City Clerk

ATTEST:

Hilliard L. Hampton II

Inkster City Mayor

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