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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, February 4, 2008 Prior to the meeting, Council entered into Executive Session. Moved by Owens, seconded by Greene, for Council to convene in closed executive session at 7:20 p.m. to discuss pending litigation and sale of property in accordance with MCL 15.268. Present: Canty, Greene, Hendricks, Owens, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton Moved by Canty, seconded by Williams, to end closed session at 7:41 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 (excused himself at 8:09 p.m.; Mayor Pro Tem Wimberly Presided over the meeting) Approval of Agenda08-02-013 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Greene to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of two items. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. Public Participation · Sandra Savjaric of 189 Tromley stated residents should have input on trash collectors. · John Knight: Questions on medical coverage. · Willie Johnson: Concerned with roads, danger to citizens and homes being vandalized. · Nellene Moore: Concerned with city hall parking lot lighting. · Rosa Phillips: Experiencing problems with Comcast billing. · Curtis Baskin: Introduced his business and distributed information to council. · Carmen Mitchell: Provided information for Inaugural Ball being held on March 1, 2008 at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex from 6:00 pm to midnight. Presentation Stephanie Glysson, Director of Governmental Affairs, Republic Service of Michigan, spoke on the services the citizens of Inkster will receive. Showcased the containers to be distributed to households and introduced representatives in attendance. Public Hearing Mayor and Council Concerns · Greene: Provided instructions to residents when leaving message on his city hall voice mail. · Canty: Recognized DPS efforts on snow removal. · Williams: Announced fund raising luncheon on February 16 at Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex. · Wimberly: Expanded on Esquire Motel evacuation and method used to house displaced residents. City Manager, Fire Chief and Building Official spoke on the procedure. · Owens: Requested investigation into brick ordinance. Gave details of upcoming meeting with Brick Association. Consent Agenda 08-02-014 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Greene to approve the minutes of the regular council meeting of January 22, 2008, unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. City Clerk Expressed condolences for the loss of Joseph Jones to his family, stating he was a dedicated election worker who had served the community well for several years. Boards and Commissions Dialogue regarding appointment of persons on Boards and Commissions. Previous Business 08-02-015 RESOLVED by Owens, seconded by Williams to remove the council request to consider conveyance of city-owned vacant land on an as needed basis and subject to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority participation to Affinity Affordable Building Solutions for development of vacant land in Carver Homes Subdivision an Dearborn Acres Subdivision #2 from the TABLE and place under new business. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinances First Reading 08-02-016 RESOLVED by Greene, seconded by Owens to approve the First Reading of an ordinance to amend Ordinance 809, being sections 113.187 through 113.209 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Inkster. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED Second Reading City Manager Introduced newly appointed Planning Director, Patrick Depka. MML will identify a contact for Retreat. Facilitator is available 03/01, 03/08, 03/15. Required feedback by the end of the week to finalize plans. New Business 08-02-017 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Canty to award contract to DeAngelis Landscaping Inc. to provide construction services for the EPA Round VII Part A Grant in the amount of $1,665,464.51 plus a contingency of 15% ($249,819.00) for a total not to exceed $1,915,284.00. Mayor and Council have authorized bond sale in the amount of $3.2 million to provide for 60% local match. The CSO outfall L49 sewer separation project grant covers 40%. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 08-02-018 RESOLVED by Owens, seconded by Greene to approve additional services to allow Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc. to complete an as-built survey and drawings for the Annapolis Pointe Project in the amount of $11,200. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 08-02-019 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Owens to remove item as presented to consider approving Annapolis Pointe Project street lighting in the estimated amount of $175,045.00, and place under new business for reconsideration. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED Discussion arose regarding cost and quotes. City Manager responded and stated the administration could request proposals. The DTE quote is good for six months. City Manager will have dialogue with DTE. 08-02-020 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Williams to complete construction of the City Hall project and approve budget amendment in the amount of $19,667.18 appropriated for the additional expenses of the Change Orders. Account to be charged for the requested budget amendment: the Capital Improvement Fund, Contributions to TIFA, account number 401.401.965.030. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 08-02-021 RESOLVED by Williams, seconded by Owens to Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to refund $1,360 to Affinity Affordable Building Solutions. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 08-02-022 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Owens to authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to settle claim in the amount of $20,000. MOTION CARRIED. Roll Call: Yeas: Wimberly, Williams, Canty, Owens Nays: Greene, Hendricks 08-02-023 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Owens to authorize the Administration to seek proposals for the Annapolis Pointe street lighting project. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED
Councilman Wimberly requested Fire Chief Hubanks to expand on the procedure and resources used to accommodate displaced persons resulting from motel closure. City Manager will contact Inkster Housing and stated a council member should be on the Housing Commission. Councilman Williams volunteered.
08-02-024 RESOLVED by Greene, seconded by Hendricks to allow the Clerk to acknowledge the service of Joseph Jones with a symbol of condolence from the City of Inkster.
There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Canty and seconded by Greene and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of February 4, 2008 was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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