City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
May 21, 2007

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, May 21, 2007.

Prior to the Regular Council Meeting:

Moved by Johnson seconded by M. Hendricks, that Council convene in closed executive session at 7:28 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 Canty, seconded by Johnson, to return to open session at 7:35 p.m.

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:40 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: Michael Canty, DeArtriss Coleman-Richardson, Wanda Harris-Foster, Ernest Hendricks, Marcus Hendricks, Ronald Johnson, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II

Approval of Agenda

07-05-126 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to approve the agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED.

Public Hearing

Moved by Johnson, seconded by M. Hendricks to open the public hearing, regarding the Proposed 2007/2008 fiscal year budget and proposed water and sewer rates, at 7:49 p.m.

· Discussion regarding water/sewer rates. Council does not wish to impose an increase on citizens. Auditors have recommended the 3.8% increase. Councilperson E. Hendricks opposed.

Moved by Johnson, seconded by M. Hendricks to close the public hearing at 8:27 p.m.

Moved by Canty, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to open the public hearing, regarding Proposed City of Inkster Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) Third Amended and Tax Increment Financing Plan, at 8:29 p.m.

· No Discussion

Moved by M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to close the public hearing at 8:30 p.m.

Presentation

City of Garden City Plaque of Appreciation presented to the Inkster Firefighters for their assistance in rescuing two trapped firefighters April 16, 2007.

Public Participation

Mayor and Council Concerns

· Harris-Foster: Weeds need to be addressed at Middlebelt/Andover and at Carlysle/Middlebelt

· E. Hendricks: Grass clippings are a sewer hazard, asked code enforcement to monitor.

· Canty: Librarian should report to the Library Commission. Remember those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom on Memorial Day.

· Coleman-Richardson: State to make weekly visits to cement company. Ralph Welton, Chief Building Official, is in communication with the business. (City Manager will arrange a meeting with all parties involved and inform Councilwoman Coleman-Richardson of time and location).

· M. Hendricks: Commended Archer V. Collins, DPS Director and all who worked on spring clean.

· Johnson: Cars should not park on the front lawns; inform homeowners.

· Mayor Hampton: Contact Lou Black regarding industrial area. City Attorney stated original deeds should be in the city clerk’s office. Is the land owned by Clavis LLC wetlands (Dr. LaTina Dawkins, Planning and Economic Director will check).

Consent Agenda

07-05-127. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Harris-Foster to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 7, 2007. MOTION CARRIED

City Clerk

Boards and Commissions

07-05-128 Mayoral Appointment. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Harris-Foster to appoint Daniel Blivins to the Downtown Development Authority for a four year term to expire 05/21/2011. MOTION CARRIED.

Unfinished Business

Ordinances

First Readings

07-05-129 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Canty to approve an ordinance to amend section 155.048 (c) of the code of ordinances of the City of Inkster entitled Uses Permitted Subject to Special Conditions. MOTION CARRIED.

07-05-130 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Harris-Foster to approve an ordinance to amend section 155.110 of the code of ordinances of the City of Inkster entitled Special Conditions and Land Use Standards, by adding a new section 155.143 entitled Special Conditions for the Processing of Bio Diesel Fuels. MOTION CARRIED..

Second Readings

City Manager

New Business

07-05-131 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks to approve a block party on Bayhan between Dartmouth and Colgate on June 29, 2007 from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. Barricades have been requested. Signed petition is attached to the request. MOTION CARRIED

07-05-132 RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to schedule a public hearing on June 18, 2007 for the Livernois Vehicle Development Application for industrial facilities tax exemption certificate. MOTION CARRIED

07-05-133 RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Johnson to permit administration to solicit quotations for the purchase/installation of a slide for the swimming pool at the Recreation Complex. MOTION CARRIED

07-05-134. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Canty to authorize the Fire Administration to apply for funds through the FEMA Aid to Firefighters Grant for 2007, for Fire Apparatus in the amount of $800,000.00. MOTION CARRIED

07-05-135. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to allow the administration to conduct a public auction on Saturday, June 9, 2007. Funds shall be deposited into account 101.000.644 (general fund) and 101.000.038 (forfeiture fund). MOTION CARRIED

07-05-136. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by E. Hendricks to rescind Inkster City Council resolution 05-11-304 and refund of the good faith deposit to Josef Roisman (also known as Clavis LLC, Alaris, or Mission Homes) in the amount of nine thousand four hundred dollars ($9,400.00) submitted for vacant property situated on Cherry Avenue between Middlebelt Road and Harrison Avenue. MOTION CARRIED

07-05-137 RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Johnson to award contract to Engineering Services Inc. in the amount of $6,000.00 plus a contingency of 15% ($900.00) for a total not to exceed $6,900.00, for material testing services for two IDEPs and manhole projects. MOTION CARRIED

07-05-138 RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by M. Hendricks to authorize change order #1 to the contract awarded to Spalding DeDecker Associates in the amount of $29,000.00 plus a contingency of 15% ($4,350.00) for a total of $33,350.00 to provide Construction Engineering services for the added water main replacement and loop-completing project. MOTION CARRIED

07-05-139 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to award contract to Johnston Lithograph Inc. to print City of Inkster calendars for the year 2008 in the amount of $6,760.00 plus a contingency not to exceed $1,200. MOTION CARRIED

07-05-140 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Canty to adopt the City of Inkster’s 2007/2008 budget as presented. MOTION CARRIED

07-05-141 RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by M. Hendricks to establish the water and sewer rates for the 2007/2008 fiscal year. Review in six months to adjust if necessary. Nay: E. Hendricks. MOTION CARRIED

07-05-142 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to approve the City of Inkster to apply an operation levy of 17.2210 mills and 2.5830 mills for rubbish pickup for the fiscal year 2007-2008.

07-05-143 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to enter into an Easement Encroachment Agreement with NoToDa, LLC (also know as Livernois Vehicle Development) to abandon sidewalk located on the west side of John Daly Rd., south of the railroad tracks to Princeton Avenue

07-05-144 RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by M. Hendricks to rescind Resolution 06-04-094. MOTION CARRIED

07-05-145 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by E. Hendricks to TABLE sell of city owned property situated near the northwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Middlebelt Road to “Michigan and Middlebelt Properties LLC” pending further information. MOTION CARRIED

07-05-146 RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by E. Hendricks to award contract to Lacaria Concrete Construction for the City of Inkster 2007 Roads Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $4,500,000.00. MOTION CARRIED

07-05-147 RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by M. Hendricks to authorize the Administration to renew the lease of an offsite office/storage facility for the Inkster Police narcotics Unit. MOTION CARRIED

07-05-148 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Harris-Foster to authorize removal of Grants Manager position and add a Housing and Economic Development Official to the personnel compliment with a $20,000.00 increase in wages. MOTION CARRIED

There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Coleman-Richardson and seconded by Johnson and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of May 21, 2007 was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.

Velida Gutierrez-Smith

Inkster City Clerk

ATTEST:

Hilliard L. Hampton II

Inkster City Mayor

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