City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
January 22, 2008

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, January 22, 2008

Prior to the meeting, Council entered into Executive Session.

Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Greene, for Council to convene in closed executive session at 6:59 p.m. to discuss pending litigation in accordance with MCL 15.268.

Present: Canty, Greene, Hendricks, Owens, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton

Moved by Canty, seconded by Williams, to exit closed session at 7:31 p.m.

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:39 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, Michael Greene, Marcus Hendricks, Patrick Wimberly, Timothy Williams, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II

Honorable Council Excused: Courtney Owens

Approval of Agenda

08-01-008 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Greene to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of one item. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED.

Public Participation

· Rochelle Wells: Announced Inaugural Ball details and contact information. 734.306.3933, 734.776.5007 or 313.562.7947. Goodfellows dinner on Friday at Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex.

· Dorothy Gardner: Expressed appreciation for snow removal, suggested town hall meetings, more lighting on west side of town during holidays, Trinity Estates development needs attention, is H&H Metals allowed to operate on Sunday, asked Councilman Owens to express vigor and energy to help city in rising water cost.

· Mammi Smith: Representing sister residing at 4193 Crystal Ct. a property not acquired during development process. Asked city to reconsider the acquisition of her home because she is now in an isolated environment.

· Ernest Hendricks: Council microphones are not clear. Requested members of Council to address allegations regarding incompatibility.

Presentation

Chase Bank representatives Sharon Taylor and Tamara Flake discussed added benefits for city employees.
Welcome the opportunity to work in partnership with the City of Inkster.

Francis Allen of Inkster Jr. Miss Scholarship Program and Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II introduced Ms. Kiana Sledge, winner for 2008.

Public Hearing

Mayor and Council Concerns

· Hendricks: expressed appreciation for Ms. Gardner and other citizens for contribution to community.

· Greene: Introduced bowling league for youths designed to build integrity. Mr. Nelson Cluska briefed council on history and provided contact information. 734.416.9937 or 734.844.8835. Councilman Greene asked to be contacted if families need assistance for registration fee.

· Williams There is a pipe in the street with jagged edges at 3801 Fox. Concerned with driveway lighting at Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex. Requested Administration to consider placing a temporary loading sign in front of recreation center entrance.

· Mayor Hampton: Announced household hazardous waste disposal on March 15 at 15100 Northline. Requested Council to consider Sister City information provided and discuss at next Council Meeting. Call to citizens to volunteer for Boards and Commissions by contacting City Clerk’s office.

Consent Agenda

08-01-009 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Greene to approve the minutes of the regular council meeting of January 7, 2008, corrected minutes from the regular council meeting of December 17, 2007, minutes from the special council meeting of January 14, 2008, 1^st quarter 2008 memberships dues for Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) in the amount of $917.50, Police and Fire Pension Retirement System in the amount of $138,555.51 to be paid on February 1, 2008 for the month of February 2008. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED.

City Clerk

Thanked the Department of Public Service, the Police Department, Auxiliary Police, staff and election workers for the excellent job and participation during the 2008 Presidential Primary Election.

Boards and Commissions

08-01-010 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to appoint Rochelle Wells to the Aging Committee for a two year term as recommended by Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED.

Previous Business

Item remains on Table per City Attorney recommendation.

Ordinances

First Reading

Second Reading

City Manager

Dennis Watkins has been selected as Deputy Police Chief commencing on February 11, 2008.

New Business

08-01-011 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to approve amended by-laws of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority as approved by the Authority on January 8, 2008. Unanimously adopted.

08-01-012 RESOLVED by Greene, seconded by Wimberly to amend Resolution 07-12-359 to cover additional costs for repair to Pumper Truck. Unanimously adopted.

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 January 22, 2008 was adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

Velida Gutierrez-Smith

Inkster City Clerk

ATTEST:

Hilliard L. Hampton II

Inkster City Mayor

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