City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
October 1, 2007

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, October 1, 2007

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:50 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

07-10-266 RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Canty to approve the agenda as presented with the removal of G-1 and the addition of G-5 through G-9. MOTION CARRIED.

Public Hearing

Presentation

Public Participation

· Saidia Johnson: Discussion of drive way/street repair.

· Chester W: Questioned water and sewer rates.

· Consumers Unlimited commented on the positive effects of eating healthy and is expanding into Inkster.

· Willie Johnson: Commented on dust generated by cement company, Durand Ct. needs to be repaired, Police patrol needs to be increased.

· Dorothy G: weeds need to be removed from 3240 Ludington. Who is responsible for researching grants?

· Catherine Thomas: commented on grass cutting, weeds and homes destroyed by fires.

Mayor and Council Concerns

· Johnson: vacant lots need to be cut. Water main on Carlton needs to be repaired. Tree trimming needed on Wellsley. Asked if there is a cost to resident if approach or sidewalk is repaired.

· Canty: Requested an update on budgeted funds of the 22^nd District Court.

· E. Hendricks: Update on former city hall. Facility needed for senior citizens. Suggestions were recreation center or separate building. Proclamation for Sharon Livingston.

· Harris-Foster: Home at Middlebelt/Andover is vacant and needs to be groomed.

Consent Agenda

07-10-267 RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by M. Hendricks to approve the minutes from the September 17, 2007 regular council meeting. MOTION CARRIED.

City Clerk

Boards and Commissions

07-10-268a RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to elect Sandra K. Whatley to a three year term to expire 10/01/10 to the Cable Commission MOTION CARRIED

07-10-268b RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by M. Hendricks to reappoint Deborah Adams for a three year term to expire 10/01/10 to the Cable Commission. MOTION CARRIED

Previous Business

Ordinances

First Readings

Second Readings

City Manager

New Business

~~RESOLVED by xxx, seconded by xxx to approve the City of~~ ~~Inkster Employee Handbook. Also, printing cost of approximately $400.00.~~

07-10-269 RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by E. Hendricks to allow for demolition of City owned property at 26660 Michigan Avenue known as Andy’s Bar. Also, check for asbestos.. MOTION CARRIED

07-10-270 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by M. Hendricks to adopting resolution to maintain the new storm sewer to be constructed along Magnolia Street to rouge River via Wayne County Park. MOTION CARRIED

07-10-271. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Canty to authorize the Administration to pay invoice #8027625 from Napa Auto Parts in the amount of $4,899.00 to allow DPS to purchase a tire repair machine. MOTION CARRIED

07-10-272. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to authorize the administration to pay $5,782 5o Hogan & Hartson and authorize same to prepare a letter stating Inkster’s comments regarding the Part 150 noise compatibility program. MOTION CARRIED

07-10-273. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by M. Hendricks to authorize the administration to add Penn Street, Betty Lane and Grandview to the 2007 local street program for panel replacement. MOTION CARRIED

07-10-274. RESOLVED by E. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to authorize the administration to enter into an agreement with McKenna and Associates to provide planning services to the City of Inkster on an as needed basis. MOTION CARRIED

07-10-275. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to authorizing the administration to give a 60 day termination of contract notice to Painter & Ruthenberg Refuse Company. MOTION CARRIED

07-10-276. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to approving contract between the City of Inkster and Republic Services of Michigan for residential, commercial and compost services. MOTION CARRIED

There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by E. Hendricks and seconded by Johnson and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of October 1, 2007 was adjourned at 9:18 p.m.

Velida Gutierrez-Smith

Inkster City Clerk

ATTEST:

Hilliard L. Hampton II

Inkster City Mayor

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