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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, January 7, 2008 Prior to the meeting, Council entered into Executive Session. Moved by Canty seconded by Owens, that Council go into closed executive session at 6:55 p.m. to discuss pending litigation and personnel in accordance with MCL 15.268. Present: Canty, Greene, Hendricks, Owens, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Greene, to recess at 7:35 p.m. Call Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceMayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:47 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 Agenda08-01-001 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Greene to approve the agenda as presented. Unanimously adopted. Public Participation · Linzie Robinson: Concerned with safety on Inkster Road sidewalk under railway bridge for seniors and children, speeding cars, garbage disposal and bullets. · Kenneth Walton: Landlord issue. (Admin. will respond in writing) · Bessie Jones/Minnie Davis: Garbage, potholes and snow plowing concerns: · Willie Johnson: Concerns with image of city, police patrol, taxes, water bills, seniors and children. · Leon Donald: Concerned with the removal of sidewalk on John Daly next to Livernois Development. · Mark Bryant: Announced Mayoral Inauguration Ball on Saturday, March 1 at the Recreation Center. Presentation Public Hearing Mayor and Council Concerns · Wimberly: Good new year wishes, feel free to contact. · Williams: Stated he is council representative for Wayland Ct. · Greene: Thanked Jerome Bivins for response to Isabelle water main break. Remove sign from closed doctor’s office. Introduced Keith Armstrong, Community Service at 22nd District Court, who spoke on efforts and asked for contacts. Flyers will be distributed to citizens when water has to shut off. · Hendricks: Home boarded up without owner’s permission, what is procedure? (City Manager responded. · Owens: New Year greetings. Contact number 313.544.6537. Repair street lights on Inkster Road south of Michigan Avenue. · Mayor Hampton: Advanced Nursing Ctr. closed; plans for re-occupancy? (City Manager will respond). How are junk dealer penalties handled in city if caught dealing with stolen items? (Police Chief will speak to City Attorney and modify current ordinance) Consent Agenda 08-01-002 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Greene to approve the minutes of the regular council meeting of December 17, 2007 with corrections, $10,828.42 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney for services rendered. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. City Clerk Announced upcoming January 15, 2008 Presidential Primary and requirements to vote. Will provide newspapers with ballot information. Boards and Commissions 08-01-003 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to reappoint Marcus Hendricks to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for a three year term. Unanimously adopted. 08-01-004 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Owens to reappoint Joyce A. Parker to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for a three year term. Unanimously adopted Councilman Greene asked for recommendations for Housing and Redevelopment. City Manager will begin to interview and will also speak with current members and report back to Council. Previous Business Item remains on Table per City Attorney recommendation. Ordinances Councilman Owens discussed the vicious dog ordinance and his request for information on the brick ordinance, which he has not received. Spoke against targeting certain breeds as vicious. Vicious dogs are addressed in the current ordinance and needs to be enforced by the dog catcher. Mayor Hampton suggested further discussion. City Manager stated more research is needed and the Goal Committee could review. City Attorney stated information submitted for informational purposes only. First Readings Second Readings City Manager Updated Council on strategic planning session and suggested a date in early February. Date is also needed for audit report to Council. New Business No action RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Hendricks to authorize Cherryhill Motor, Inc. to repair police vehicle #07322, Ford Crown Victoria, in the amount of $4,125.00 plus 15% contingency ($618.75), for a total of $4,743.75. Unanimous vote required. Nay: Greene – Motion Failed. Discussion regarding outsourcing, licensing, equipment, purchasing and businesses in city that can provide all services should be considered. Consider classification. 08-01-005 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Greene to authorize the administration to submit permit M-41672 and council resolution to maintain the storm water management system to Wayne County Department of Public Service to perform work within the right-of-way of county roads for 2008. Unanimously adopted. Councilman Williams asked for an update on Trinity Estates. Clarence Oden has called engineers addressing concerns and has not received a response. Discussion regarding authorizing Webster Collision to repair police vehicle or go out for bid. City Manager reminded Council, bid process is 30 days. No action RESOLVED by Greene, seconded by Owens to authorize Webster Collision to repair police vehicle #07322, Ford Crown Victoria, in the amount of $4,598 plus 15% contingency ($689.70), for a total of $5,287.70. Unanimous vote required. Nay: Hendricks Roll Call: Yeas: Canty, Greene, Owens, Mayor Hampton Nays: Williams, Wimberly, Hendricks Motion Failed. Mayor Hampton mentioned the Chamber Mixer on January 29, 2008 at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex at 6:00 p.m.
Moved by Canty, seconded by Greene to reconvene in closed session. Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Canty to return to open session.
08-01-006 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Canty to reconsider authorizing Webster Collision to repair police vehicle #07322, Ford Crown Victoria, in the amount of $4,598 plus 15% contingency ($689.70), for a total of $5,287.70. Unanimously adopted. Motion carried City Manager requested Council to schedule special meeting. Will be held January 14, 2008 in council chambers at 6:30 p.m. with dinner following. Council will schedule the planning meeting at the special meeting. Facilitator will contact council prior to the meeting. Sites being considered are U of M in Dearborn and EMU in Ypsilanti. City Manager will get proposals and report to council. Mayor suggested someone from MML as facilitator. Councilman Wimberly requested direction on planning session.
There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Canty and seconded by Williams and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of January 7, 2008 was adjourned at 10:13 p.m.
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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