City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
September 17, 2007

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, September 17, 2007

Prior to the meeting, Council entered into Executive Session.

Moved by Canty seconded by M. Hendricks, that Council enter into closed executive session at 7:18 p.m. to discuss pending litigation and personnel in accordance with MCL 15.268.

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

Not Present: Harris-Foster

Moved by Johnson, seconded by Canty, to recess at 7:38 p.m.

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:44 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

07-09-255 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of G-5 and G-6. MOTION CARRIED.

Public Hearing

Presentation

Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II presented New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 821 Inkster Road, the first prize trophy for the BBQ Rib Contest held at the Inkster Jazz Festival on August 19, 2007.

Public Participation

· Minnie Davis and Bessie Jones: Trash is not being picked up on their street. City Manager will make contact with contractor.

· Guy Boroughs: Acknowledged Chief Gaskin’s purchase of uniforms for local children.

· Michael Greene: Stated the trash contractor is a local business, which employs residents.

· Willie Johnson: City in need of K9 unit. Suggested a historical site at former city hall.

· Gabe Henderson: Goodfellows Breakfast will be held on October 6 from 7:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m., tickets are $7.00. Call 734.728.7530. No Child without a Christmas newspapers will be on sale soon.

Mayor and Council Concerns

· E. .Hendricks: Asked for plans for the former city hall. Johnson responded. Is there a guideline for gardens? Penn Street between Meadowdale and John Daly needs to be repaired. Muzaffar Lakhani will recommend a cost effective solution.

· Canty: Asked for garden update. Ralph Welton stated vegetation max growth is 30 inches.

· Coleman-Richardson: Announced Inkster Task Force Mortgage Forum will be held September 25, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex, 2025 Middlebelt Road. Call 734.722.5146 or 313.561.2383 for further information.

· M. Hendricks: Acknowledged Councilwoman Harris-Foster’s presence at the orientation meeting. Addressed Michael Greene’s statement regarding waste management company. Requested a street paving update. City Manager will share the information at the October 1 orientation meeting with recommendations for Penn Street.

· Johnson: Acknowledged Councilwoman Harris-Foster’s presence at the orientation meeting. Douglas School needs to be secured. City Manager stated it will be boarded and owner will be billed.

· Mayor Hampton: Criminal activities at Thompson Towers led to investigation by Police. Chief Gaskin gave update and safety advice. Requested update on AG Aggregate and Doan businesses. Ralph Welton, Chief Building Official gave update. Hearings Bureau will be involved. Paperwork approving site plan could not be located.

Consent Agenda

07-09-256 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to approve the minutes from the September 4, 2007 regular council meeting, September 4, 2007 Election Commission minutes, Girl Scout telephone and direct door-to-door sales for the weeks of October 1 through November 25, 2007 for the annual calendar/nut sales and December 10, 2007 through April 1, 2008 for cookie sales. MOTION CARRIED.

City Clerk

07-09-257 RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to present Ms. Deborah Moore with a Proclamation for serving the citizens of Inkster in the Clerk’s office for twelve years. MOTION CARRIED

Boards and Commissions

07-09-258 RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by M. Hendricks to reappoint Graziana Gooden for a two year term on the Local Minority and Female Business Enterprise Advisory Committee to expire September 17, 2009. MOTION CARRIED

Previous Business

Ordinances

First Readings

Second Readings

City Manager

New Business

07-09-259 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to extend current contract with Dr. Erick E. Barnes as an Administrative Aide to the Police Department. MOTION CARRIED

07-09-260 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks to authorize the Fire Administration to accept the proposed bid from West Metro Door, Inc. in the amount of $6,000.00 for purchase and installation of two overhead doors and operators. MOTION CARRIED

07-09-261 RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to authorize Administration to renew the telephone maintenance contract with AVAYA for the period of three (3) years at a total cost of $7,901.64. MOTION CARRIED

07-09-262. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by M. Hendricks to authorize the Administration to retain Governmental Consultant services, Inc. as a lobbyist for the City of Inkster. A two-year agreement is recommended at a rate of $3,000 per month for the first year and $3,200 per month for the second year of the agreement. MOTION CARRIED

Roll Call Vote:

YEA E. Hendricks, Canty, M. Hendricks, Mayor Hampton

NAY: Coleman-Richardson, Johnson

ABSENT: Harris-Foster

ADDED ITEMS

07-09-263 RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by M. Hendricks to allow Hegira Programs, Inc. to conduct an consumer appreciation fair on Friday, October 12, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1403 Inkster Road and use city owned land adjacent to their parking lot. MOTION CARRIED

07-09-264. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Canty to authorize the recommendation of Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. to seek an alternative for the CSO Control Project labeled W-3 as specified in the handout consisting of a 1.9 MG retention treatment facility approximately 100 ft x 160 ft. x 19 ft. deep that will provide retention and treatment consisting of shallower construction with a project cost of $10.8 million. Also, to notify MDEQ as it relates to the Bond sale scheduled for October 1, 2007. MOTION CARRIED

Council returned to executive session at 8:51 p.m.

Moved by Canty, seconded by E. Hendricks to return to open session at 9:25 p.m.

07-09-265 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by E. Hendricks to authorize the Administration to pursue a waste management contract with Republic Waste and terminate contract with Painter & Ruthenberg. MOTION CARRIED

There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Canty and seconded by E. Hendricks and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of September 17, 2007 was adjourned at 9:58 p.m.

Velida Gutierrez-Smith

Inkster City Clerk

ATTEST:

Hilliard L. Hampton II

Inkster City Mayor

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