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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, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, May 7, 2007. 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 Agenda07-05-107 RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by E. Hendricks to approve the agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED. Public Hearing Moved by Canty, seconded by Johnson to open the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. Dr. LaTina Dawkins, Planning and Economic Director explained the purpose of the meeting was to allow the DDA not to capture taxes in support of the dedicated Millage of 05/06/06. Moved by Harris-Foster, seconded by M. Hendricks to close the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. Presentation Public Participation · Willie Williams: Concerned that city ordinances are not being maintained by certain residents in his neighborhood. Mayor ensured the citizens the integrity of city and zoning requirements will be maintained. · Marly and David: Attempting to create a neighborhood watch program in the northeast portion of the city. Requesting more help and support from the police. City Manager will meet with members,. · Leonardo Trombril: Southwest Block Club urged citizens to assist with the spring clean up program on May 19, 2007 beginning at the Parks and Recreation Complex at 9:00 a.m. Commended city officials on new city hall. (Mayor acknowledged TIFA’s contribution). Mayor and Council Concerns · M. Hendricks: Requested updated on Hazelwood street improvement. City Manager will follow-up. Requested update on basketball hoops in street. City Manager responded ordinance is in place to address the issue. · Coleman-Richardson: Commended fire department on handling fire and traffic during recent incident. · Canty: Advocated Northeast Block Club stating citizens need to get involved. · E. Hendricks: When does the grass cutting program begin? (City Manager stated program has already started). What are the moped requirements? City Attorney provided an opinion,. · Harris-Foster: Inquired on noise disturbance program. Police Chief commented on plans. · Mayor Hampton: Reminded public of May 19 spring clean up program.
Consent Agenda 07-05-108. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to approve minutes from April 16, 2007, special minutes from April 25, 2007, 2nd quarter membership dues in the amount of $945.00 to SEMCOG, $12,358.68 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney, allow the Michigan Conference of Seventh Day Adventists to conduct door-to-door missionary work during the months of June, July and August. MOTION CARRIED City Clerk 07-05-109 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to allow the City Clerk to attend a Records Management Workshop on May 9, 2007. Boards and Commissions 07-05-110. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Harris-Foster to reappoint Rochelle Wells to the Cable Commission for a 3-year term. MOTION CARRIED 07-05-111. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to reappoint Henry Crump to the Cable Commission for a 3-year term. MOTION CARRIED 07-05-112. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to reappoint Tracy Palmer to the Downtown Development Authority for a 4-year term. MOTION CARRIED. Unfinished Business Ordinances First Readings Second Readings City Manager 07-05-113. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to enter into a 120 day contract. Requested direction from Council regarding the use of the meeting room for boards and commissions. New Business 07-05-114 RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to permit administration to solicit quotations for the purchase/installation of exterior doors in various locations at the Recreation Complex. MOTION CARRIED. 07-05-115. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Harris-Foster to authorize change order one to the contract awarded to Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc. for an additional amount of $129,194.12. Increase to provide professional engineering services for the increased scope of work of the EPA Round VII Part A Grant Funded CSO outfall L49 sewer separation project. MOTION CARRIED. 07-05-116. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to authorize the administration to request the quality based proposals from qualified firms to provide construction management services for the CSO II western outfalls treatment shaft facility. MOTION CARRIED. 07-05-117. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to authorize the issuance of general obligation limited tax bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $27,000,000 for the purposes of defraying all of part of the cost of the project to make certain modifications/improvements to the city’s sanitary and storm sewer system. Improvements are necessary for the city to meet its obligation under relevant federal and state laws. Roll Call: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, Harris-Foster, E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Johnson, Mayor Hampton. MOTION CARRIED. 07-05-118. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to authorize the Fire Administration to sign off on the amendments to the Western Wayne Fire Department Mutual Aid Association Interlocal Agreement. MOTION CARRIED. 07-05-119, RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Coleman Richardson to permit administration to solicit quotations for the purchase/installation of room wall panels for the Multipurpose Room at the Recreation Complex. MOTION CARRIED. 07-05-120. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by E. Hendricks to consider a text amendment to the Inkster Zoning Code to allow the processing of bio diesel. Nay: Johnson. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney stated two readings will be necessary for ordinance form. 07-05-121. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Canty to consider the Site Plan and Special Conditions Use (PC06-01A) for a gasoline station location at 1485 Middlebelt Road. MOTION CARRIED. 07-05-122. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to authorize payment of invoice number V020 received from Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $15,000.00 regarding file number P002-05-00005-01. MOTION CARRIED. 07-05-123. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to authorize payment of invoice number V021 received from Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $25,000.00 regarding file number P002-04-00008-01. MOTION CARRIED. 07-05-124. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Canty to authorize payment of invoice number 2062411WC03-271 received from the Accident Fund Company in the amount of $35,000.00. MOTION CARRIED. 07-05-125 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Canty to allow the city manager to implement policy not to exceed 180 days.
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 May 7, 2007 was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II
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