City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
July 2, 2007

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, July 2, 2007

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor 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 Call

Honorable Council Present: Michael Canty, DeArtriss Coleman-Richardson, Ernest Hendricks, Marcus Hendricks, Ronald Johnson, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II.

Honorable Council Excused: Wanda Harris-Foster

Approval of Agenda

07-07-185 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by E. Hendricks to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of three items to be known as G8 and G9. MOTION CARRIED.

Public Hearing

Presentation

Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II administered the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Auxiliary Police Officers.

Public Participation

· Pastor Downs: Building Department representative is rude. Received assistance from Councilpersons Coleman-Richardson and Johnson.

· Willie Johnson: Stated Public Housing history and current condition.

· Charles Burley: Fields need to be cut at Harrison, south of Michigan Avenue and at Annapolis. Never receives return phone calls from City Hall. City Manager will respond

· Kenneth Davenport: Requested Council to amend the ordinance so he can adjust his rates with increased costs associated with fuel for his taxicabs. Also, requeted clarification on cab companies outside of Inkster picking up clients within city limits. Will place item on agenda under new business. Requested attorney to redraft ordinance and made recommendation.

· Steiger: Submitted a block party request for 07/21. Will be placed on the next agenda.

· Robert Johnson: Block party request for July 4. Will be placed under new business on agenda.

Mayor and Council Concerns

· Johnson: Could temps hand cut trees along fence lines?

· M. Hendricks: Kennedy Park (Ralph Welton, Chief Building Official updated).

· Coleman-Richardson: New ownership at 2864 Michigan Avneue

· Canty: Drop box needed at City Hall.

· E. Hendricks: Thanked Council for the honor bestowed on him at the City Hall Open House. Concerned about Engineering Bids. Does not want city to incur large expenses for Administrative Hearing Bureau (Ralph Welton, Chief Building Official commented).

· Canty: Congrats to Fire Department. The ALS program is required to obtain Homeland Security grants. City Hall dedication well covered by media.

Consent Agenda

07-07-186. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to approve minutes from June 13 special meeting, June 18, regular meeting, June 18 Election Commission meeting, $3,012.00 to National League of cities to 2008 annual dues, $34,000 for the operation of Nankin Transit Commission, $2,268.00 to Michigan Municipal League for 2007/2008 membership dues. MOTION CARRIED.

City Clerk

Reminded Citizens of Inkster July 9 is the last day to register to vote in the August Primary which will be held on August 7 in Districts One, Three and Six only.

Boards and Commissions

07-07-187 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to appoint Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II as Council Representative to the Police and Fire Pension Board for a two year term to expire 01/09. MOTION CARRIED

Previous Business

07-07-188 RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Canty to approve 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. Nay: Johnson. MOTION CARRIED

Discussion arose from Councilwoman Coleman-Richardson regarding future city responsibility, the condition of the units and concerns of citizens. Mr. Tony Love responded and explained plan and answered questions. Language from Miller Canfield to be made part of amendment.

Ordinances

First Readings

Second Readings

City Manager

New Business

07-07-189 RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to authorize DPS consent to have R&R Fire Truck Repair, Inc. repair the plumbing rotted tank fill line and aerial discharge for fire department vehicle #602, 1987 aerial ladder truck including parts and labor for $2,850.00 plus a 15% contingency ($428.00) for a total of $3,278.00

07-07-190. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to approve the Livernois Vehicle Development Application for Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate

07-07-191. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to authorize the new Finance Director/Controller, Charles Stanhouse, to the depository card as an authorized signer on behalf of the City of Inkster and to have the name of the former Finance/Controller, Sophia Snow, removed.

07-07-192. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Canty to permit the administration to solicit proposals for an assessment of the feasibility of a Senior Citizen Center in the City of Inkster.

07-07-193. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to approve $13,350.00 for the removal of the concrete roadway base on Bridgeport Court as part of the Annapolis Pointe Infrastructure project.

07-07-194. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to renew General Liability Insurance AIG companies – agent, Brownrigg Companies.

07-07-195. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Harris-Foster to renew Workers Compensation Insurance for two years with Accident Fund Insurance Company of America.

07-07-196. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Canty to allow a block party on Eastern on July 4, 2007, subject to review by the Administration.

07-07-197. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Canty to allow a block party on Susan Ct. on July 7, 2007, subject to the review by the Administration

07-07-198. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to authorize City Attorney to review ordinance as it relates to Taxi Cabs and amend for an increase in rates

Moved by E. Hendricks, seconded by Canty to go into closed executive session at 9:11 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations in accordance with MCLA 15.268.

Moved by Canty, seconded by Harris-Foster to return to Open Session at 9:39 p.m.

There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Johnson and seconded by Canty and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of July 2, 2007 was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

Velida Gutierrez-Smith

Inkster City Clerk

ATTEST:

Hilliard L. Hampton II

Inkster City Mayor

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