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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, June 18, 2007. Call Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceMayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:37 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 Agenda07-06-164 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by E. Hendricks to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of three items to be known as G11, G12, and G13. Nay: Johnson. MOTION CARRIED. Public Hearing Moved by E. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to open the Public Hearing at 8:40 Dr. LaTina Dawkins, Planning and Economic Director stated Inkster City Council established an area for tax reduction on March 19, 2007. Representatives from Livernois Vehicle Development were present to answer questions. Their building is at Princeton and John Daly and has been vacant for four years. The business deals with future cars and has a goal to attract new customers; eventually moving it’s headquarters to the location. Persons can apply for positions at this building. E. Hendricks asked if there is a program for high school age children to learn a trade. The representatives stated there is a mentoring program in development stage. Recommendations from the staff will be presented to Council at the next meeting. Presentation Archer V. Collins, DPS Director and Mayor Hampton acknowledged the people who assisted in the Clean Sweep program and stated the next one is slated for May 17, 2008. Those acknowledged were: Inkster JROTC, Southwest Block Club, Princeton Street Block Club, Inkster ROTC, Inkster Auxiliary Police, Inkster Housing Commission, Kroft Service, Livernois Vehicle Development, Inkster Weed & Seed, Fatima Flowers, Top Flight Entertainment, Mayor and Council, B&L Landscaping, 22nd District Court, Lowes, Home Depot, Environmental Engineering Inc., Advance Resource Recovery, H&H Metals, Jeannie Fields, Aux. Chief Enna, Police Chief Gaskin, Sgt. Crumper, Jan Gay, Rev. Foreman, Peggy Gossler, Ralph Welton, Bishop Starghill, Betty Riley Lee, Marcus Hendricks, and Archer Collins. Public Participation · Chief K.P. Enna – Auxiliary Police investigated complaints regarding children loitering on Friday and no evidence was found. Eighteen hoops have been removed. A community police force is being formed to continue surveillance. Call the Police Chief if there are problems at 313.563.9850 or 313.563.9873. Councilman Canty encouraged police presence. · Curtisene Barge – 28940 Emerson – Disappointed in the action taken at the last meeting regarding Housing. Housing Authority does not comply, upkeep is not productive and no taxes are paid. Feels quality of life needs to be considered. · Roselle Moss – 3409 Irene – Adult Foster Care on Phipps – Called police regarding an incident and was told they “had better things to do”. When the police came to the facility they disrespected the staff. Called the City Manager several times. Police stated he was made aware of the situation and an investigation is ongoing. · Deborah Daniels – 29216 Carleton – There is excessive noise from the Stilettos Club on Middlebelt Road that is disturbing the neighborhood, cars being parked in front of residential homes and takes a while for the police to arrive. Henry VIII is suppose to have liquor license suspended yet has received beer deliveries. Police will investigate. Councilman Johnson suggested the neighbors video taping the situations and provide police with evidence. · Michael Greene – Disturbed by article in Ledger Star regarding the Memorial Day parade. The parade is for the men and women who lost their lives, not for campaigning. Mayor Hampton stated political people have always been in the parade and he is not insensitive or unpatriotic. · Pricilla Cook – 3743 Moore – Wild animals are in her yard, questioned why the city does not provide a removal service. She is forced to call other communities to remove the animals at a cost. Mayor Hampton in support of service if funds were available. · Rev. George Williams – Stated there are people in the city who need public housing and if there is no long-term plan than move forward with the short term plan and repair the units. If Council is unhappy with the commissioners, they are appointed by council and can be removed by council if not complying. The taxes in the city are killing new homes owners. Mayor and Council Concerns · Coleman-Richardson: Asked Dr. Dawkins to provide update on Michigan Avenue study being accomplished with a $50,000 grant. State will make a decision on August 8 regarding RFPs. · E. Hendricks: Asked if there will be a water pressure issue with the high temperatures and people watering their grass. (Archer V. Collins, DPS Director will investigate). Asked for a demolition update: (Ralph Welton, Chief Building Official provided the status). Explained his view on Housing and the process for handling a first and second reading. · Harris-Foster: Stated home at Middlebelt and Andover looks terrible. Archer V. Collins, DPS Director and Ralph Welton, Chief Building Official will investigate. Addressed Charles Williams comments. · Mayor Hampton: Acknowledged Nellene Moore attending meeting after a brief illness. Stated the employee appreciation breakfast was a success and should be done annually. DDA is in communication with WVMV Jazz radio to bring concerts to the city, possibly in the Inkster Town Center. Sponsorship is being sought. Consent Agenda 07-06-165. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by E. Hendricks to approve the minutes of June 4, 2007, $10,963.70 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney, block party on Lehigh between Meadowdale and Bayhan. MOTION CARRIED
City Clerk Boards and Commissions Unfinished Business Ordinances First Readings Second Readings 07-06-166 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by E. Hendricks to TABLE an amendment to Ordinance 99 authorizing the Inkster Housing Commission to act as a borrower for the purposes of issuing bonds or note in accordance with the provisions of Act 18 of the Public Acts of 1933, Extra Session, as amended. Abstain: M. Hendricks. MOTION CARRIED City Manager Introduced Charles Stanhouse as the newly appointed Treasurer. Reminded Council and residents of open house on June 28th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm for City Hall. Asked Ralph Welton, Chief Building Official to expand on ordinance language regarding 180-day abandonment, which is currently being used successfully in Ann Arbor. Councilwoman Coleman-Richardson asked for a list of the demolitions. New Business 07-06-167 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to approve the proposed City of Inkster Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) Third Amended Tax Increment Financing Plan. MOTION CARRIED 07-06-168. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to approve Annapolis Pointe Infrastructure Change Order #7 in the amount of $15,238.36 for D’Allesandro’s claim of loss in production due to conflicts with overhead wires, power poles and goine wires. Nay: Coleman-Richardson, Mayor Hampton. MOTION CARRIED 07-06-169. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Harris-Foster to award quotation for the purchase/installation of exterior doors in various locations at the Recreation Complex to Jan Overhead Door Mfg. Co. in the amount of $5,967.00 and a contingency up to 10% ($600.00). MOTION CARRIED 07-06-170. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to approve a special conditions use request to allow installation of six (6) telecommunication antennas and equipment cabinet on the roof top property located at 29477 Cherry Hill Road (commonly known as Cherry Hill Place) as recommended by the Planning Commission on May 29, 2007 (Case No. PC07-05). MOTION CARRIED 07-06-171. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to approve payment of invoice voucher B00030 received from Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $25,000 regarding file number L001-06-061807. MOTION CARRIED 07-06-172. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to approve payment of invoice voucher B00031 received from Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $15,000 regarding file number L002-061807. MOTION CARRIED 07-06-173. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to amend the 2006-2007 City of Inkster TIFA Budget. MOTION CARRIED
07-06-174. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Harris-Foster to amend the 2006-2007 City of Inkster TIFA and Capital Improvement budgets. MOTION CARRIED 07-06-175. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to authorize the Administration to modify the method of Patent fee (for the shaft facility) payments to Applied Engineering Technologies (AET) to give the city flexibility to make the payments either directly to AET or through the contractor or consultants. Nay: E. Hendricks. MOTION CARRIED 07-06-176. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to authorize change order #1 to the contract awarded to Stante Excavating Co. to lower and replace the old water services on Sunningdale and to remove six additional trees in the way of construction for the price of $32,500. Also approve $4,000 for A.E.W. Engineering Co. to provide additional inspection services. MOTION CARRIED 07-06-177. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Harris-Foster to approve additional costs involved in moving up the schedule for construction of Bridgeport Court roadway in connection with Carver Homes Infrastructure costs in the amount of $12, 500. MOTION CARRIED 07-06-178. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Harris-Foster to approve costs involved in providing additional twenty-five crew days of engineering field inspections to complete the remaining infrastructure installations in the amount of $11,600. MOTION CARRIED Discussion arose regarding a request to authorize the Administration to work with Crosswinds regarding removal of concrete roadway base at a cost of $60,000 and disposal of contaminated material at a cost of $42,400 and approve project once information is obtained. Council agreed to place it on the next agenda and requested report be provided prior to the meeting with all the information.
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 June 18, 2007 was adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor CITY OF INKSTER, MICHIGAN ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2007
Chairperson Ernest Hendricks called the Election Commission Meeting of June 18, 2007 to order at 10:23 p.m. The City Council members met as the Election Commission as prescribed in Chapter 4, Section 6 of the City of Inkster Charter. Present on Roll Call: Chairperson Ernest Hendricks. Commissioners Michael Canty, DeArtriss Coleman-Richardson, Wanda Harris-Foster, Marcus Hendricks, Ronald Johnson, Hilliard L. Hampton II NEW BUSINESS07-06-179E RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks to authorize the City Clerk to conduct a Primary Election to be held August 7, 2007 in Districts One, Three and Six. Unanimously adopted. 07-06-180E RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to authorize funds to conduct a Primary Election to be held August 7, 2007. Inclusive of other reasonable costs, which may occur. Unanimously adopted. Approximate cost listed below:
07-06-181E. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to authorize the City Clerk to hire/request additional staff and election workers to assist with the Primary Election to be held August 7, 2007. Unanimously adopted. 07-06-182E. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Johnson to accept City Clerk’s recommendation to perform an investigation in accordance with MCL 168.520 pending consultation with the Bureau of Elections. Nay: Canty. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business to come before the Election Commission, on motion duly made by Canty, seconded by Coleman-Richardson, the Election Commission meeting of June 18, 2007 was adjourned at 10:38 p.m. Velida Gutierrez-Smith City Clerk
ATTEST Chairperson Ernest Hendricks
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