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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, December 17, 2007 Prior to the meeting, Council entered into Executive Session. Moved by Greene seconded by Williams, that Council go into closed executive session at 7:20 p.m. to discuss attorney client privilege and contract negotiations in accordance with MCL 15.268. Present: Canty, Greene, Hendricks, Owens, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Greene, to come out of closed session at 7:52 p.m. Call Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceMayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:57 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, Michael Greene, Marcus Hendricks, Courtney Owens, Patrick Wimberly, Timothy Williams, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II Approval of Agenda07-12-341 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Greene to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of three items. MOTION CARRIED. Public Participation · Edward Manier: Submitted packet to council containing information on candidate’s residency and incompatibility. · Michael Jones: submitted invoices for work performed for Police Department, no response. Advised to submit to city clerk for processing. · Eugene Thompson: Expressed appreciation for council appointment. Gave brief background information and spoke on upcoming election. Presentation Public Hearing Mayor and Council Concerns · Williams: Congratulations to Good Fellows. Inkster Jr. Miss was won by Kim Sledge’s daughter, Kiana. · Canty: Appreciated efforts of DPS for snow removal. Concerned with foreclosures; asked Ms. Ernestine Williams to speak on subject: § Ms Williams spoke on subject; made herself available for further discussion. Mayor and City Manager responded to suggestion and upcoming strategy · Owens: Applauded DPS and Archer V. Collins, DPS Director for snow removal efforts. · Mayor Hampton: Congratulations to Thomas Mirada of Inkster High School for achieving Superintendent of the Year. Place congratulation resolution under new business. Consent Agenda 07-12-342 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Canty to approve the minutes of the regular council meeting of December 3, 2007, payment of $945.00 to SEMCOG, $12,938.64 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney. MOTION CARRIED. City Clerk Boards and Commissions 07-12-343 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Wimberly to reappoint Ned Sanders to Board of Review for an annual appointment to expire December 31, 2008. 07-12-344 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Owens to reappoint to Cephus Thomas to Board of Review for an annual appointment to expire December 31, 2008. 07-12-345 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Greene to reappoint to Rose Lee Perkins to Board of Review for an annual appointment to expire December 31, 2008. 07-12-346 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Canty to reappoint Eugene Brazeal, Jr. to the Board of Canvassers for a four year term to expire December 31, 2011. 07-12-347 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Wimberly to reappoint Irene Howard to the Board of Canvassers for a four year term to expire December 31, 2011. 07-12-348 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Canty to reappoint Winston Wade to the Downtown Development Authority for a four year term to expire December 17, 2011. 07-12-349 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Williams to reappoint Emmanuel Wells to the Planning Commission for a three year term to expire December 17, 2010. 07-12-350 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Wimberly to reappoint James Garrett to the Planning Commission for a three year term to expire December 17, 2010. 07-12-351 RESOLVED by Owens, seconded by Williams to remove Donald Forsythe from Construction Board of Appeals effective December 17, 2007. 07-12-352 RESOLVED by Owens, seconded by Williams to appoint Theola Jones to Construction Board of Appeals for a three year term to expire December 17, 2010. 07-12-353 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Canty to appoint Courtney Owens to MDOT Steering Committee. 07-12-354 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II to the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. 07-12-355 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Wimberly to appoint Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II to the Sanitation Authority. 07-12-356 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Greene to appoint Darwin Howard to the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a seven year term to expire December 17, 2014. 07-12-357 RESOLVED by Greene, seconded by Owens to appoint Danny Williams to the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a seven year term to expire December 17, 2014. Internal Goal Committee appointments Financial Committee – Canty Development Review Committee – Greene Community Issues Committee – Williams Building Facilities Committee – Owens Internal Issues Committee – Wimberly Image Committee - Hendricks Previous Business Item remains on Table Ordinances First Readings Second Readings City Manager Requested Council to consider a date for a strategic plan retreat to discuss goals and issues. A facilitator will have to be identified. Will speak to Eastern and closer facility to provide council with information. New Business 07-12-358 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to purchase computers and computer equipment in the amount of $7,846.39. Funds from account 306-740-000 (operating supplies) to be reimbursed with funds from the 2006 JAG grant. 07-12-359 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Canty to authorize DPS consent to have W. W. Williams repair vehicle #601, 1999 Pierce Pumper Truck for major engine repairs, including parts and labor for $4,360.94 plus a 15% contingency ($654.15), for a total of $5,015.09. Nay: Mayor Hampton. 07-12-360 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Owens to approve of the 2008/2009 Proposed Final Statement for the Wayne County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). 07-12-361 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Hendricks to approving the revised vendor towing contract which has been reviewed and approved by the city attorney. 07-12-362 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Owens to approve the attached defense attorney request for settlement funds for $3,500.00. 07-12-363 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Williams to approve the attached request for settlement funds for $2,575.00 for the Angela Lyles claim. 07-12-364 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Hendricks to ratify the tentative agreement with Inkster Patrol Officers. 07-12-365 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Greene to allow the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the POAM, COAM and communication assistants approving 12 hour shifts. 07-12-366 RESOLVED by Owens, seconded by Hendricks to adopt the project plan amendment, presented to council on December 3, 2007 during the public hearing for the CSO II, Western Outfalls (1.9mg) retention and treatment basin, to be submitted to MDEQ SRF loan division, adopting (RTB). Consultants have been retained to provide the engineering services for this project. 07-12-367 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Hendricks to approve a resolution acknowledging Thomas Maridada II as Michigan’s Superintendent of the Year. 07-12-368 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Hendricks to acknowledge the Vikings, Inkster High School Football team for a flawless season.
Mayor Hampton addressed the citizen’s concern regarding the ability to serve on council and asked the attorney to comment. City attorney responded and clarified the State Constitution and who has the power to remove a person from their elected seat. There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Canty and seconded by Wimberly and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of December 17, 2007 was adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II
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