City Council Minutes

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

Prior to the meeting, Council entered into Executive Session.

Moved by Canty seconded by E. Hendricks, that Council go into closed executive session at 7:10 p.m. to discuss pending litigation, attorney/client privilege and contract negotiations in accordance with MCL 15.268.

Present: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Johnson, Mayor Hampton

Absent: Harris-Foster

Moved by Canty, seconded by E. Hendricks, to recess at 7:36 p.m.

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:43 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 Absent: Wanda Harris-Foster

Approval of Agenda

07-07-199 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by E. Hendricks to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of two items and appointment of two Council Members to the Inkster Group Incorporated Board of Directors requested by Inkster Housing. MOTION CARRIED.

Public Hearing

Presentation

Public Participation

· Pastor Downs: Complaint about Building department and Building Official.

· Delores Claybrooks – Concerned about deep hole at John Daly and Ross. 26151 Carlysle vacant, needs to be cleaned.

· Barbara Albert – Requested vendors license to sell beverages at Michigan Ave. and Middlebelt. Has permission from owner. Council directed to City Clerk.

· Nancy Lee – Thanked Police Department and Councilman Canty for assistance with teenage vandalism in neighborhood. Would like to be considered for appointment.

Mayor and Council Concerns

· E. Hendricks: Requested water pressure solutions, i.e. alternate water days. Archer V. Collins, DPS Director responded – will investigate). Rotted trees need to be cleared away.

· Canty: Thanked Ms. Lee and Police Department for involvement in children out after curfew.

· Johnson: Requested update on “set out” ordinance. City Manager responded.

· Mayor Hampton: Stated concern with “set outs”. Responded to citizen with building department complaint stating Council is supportive of ordinance procedures designed to beautify and enhanace the city. Requested update on Lou Black property (City Manager responded). Stated Wayne County is looking for pictures of city landmarks for display. Tenth annual basketball camp to be held August 3 and 4 at Recreation Complex by Fred Smiley.

Consent Agenda

07-06-200. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to approve minutes from July 2, 2007 regular council meeting, $138,555.51 for the July 2007 Police and Fire Retirement System. Remove invoice from Milton Spokojny, City Attorney and place under New Business. MOTION CARRIED.

City Clerk

Boards and Commissions

07-07-201. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks to appoint Rosa Perkins to the Board of Review, term to expire December 31, 2007. MOTION CARRIED.

07-07-202. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to appoint Nancy Lee as an Alternate to the Board of Review, term to expire December 31, 2007. MOTION CARRIED.

Previous Business

Ordinances

First Readings

07-07-203. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to approve an Ordinance to amend Section 120.086 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Inkster entitled Taxicabs; vehicles for hire/rates of Fares. MOTION CARRIED

Second Readings

City Manager

New Business

07-07-204. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by E. Hendricks to award demolition contracts to Adamo Demolition Co., TMaycock Construction II and Van Assche Construction. – TABLED – Nay: Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II. MOTION CARRIED

Discussion arose regarding the background of companies selected. City Manager will provide information.

07-07-205. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to allow a block party on July 21, 2007 from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. on Meadowlane/Lexington Pkwy between Middlebelt Road and Henry Ruff. Nay: Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II. MOTION CARRIED.

07-07-206. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to authorize the issuance of Not To Exceed $27,000,000 in General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2007. MOTION CARRIED.

07-07-207. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to authorize the issuance of Not To Exceed $8,800,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007C. MOTION CARRIED.

07-07-208. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to ratify the tentative agreement with Inkster Command Officers. MOTION CARRIED

07-07-209. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to appoint Ronald Johnson and Michael Canty to the Board of Directors of the Inkster Group Incorporated established by the Inkster Housing Commission. MOTION CARRIED

07-07-210. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks to approve $11,073.20 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney for services rendered June 2007. MOTION CARRIED

07-07-211. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by E. Hendricks to authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate settlement with D’Assandro as it relates to the removal of concrete at the Crosswinds Project site. MOTION CARRIED

Moved by E. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to reconvene in closed executive session at 8:49 p.m.

Moved by Canty, seconded by M. Hendricks to return to Open Session at 9:03 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 16, 2007 was adjourned at 9:04 p.m.

Velida Gutierrez-Smith

Inkster City Clerk

ATTEST:

Hilliard L. Hampton II

Inkster City Mayor

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