City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
March 3, 2008

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, March 3, 2008

Prior to the meeting, Council entered into Executive Session.

Moved by Canty, seconded by Williams, for Council to convene in closed executive session at 7:02 p.m. to discuss pending litigation, personnel and contract negotiations in accordance with MCL 15.268.

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

Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Owens, to come out of closed session at 7:32 p.m.

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:44 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, Courtney Owens, Patrick Wimberly, Timothy Williams, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II

Approval of Agenda

08-03-059 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Greene to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of two items. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED.

Public Participation

· Mary Washington: Chairperson of Super Saturday for children enrichment.

· Mable Strollman: Issued certificates to Council.

· Troy Lumpkin: Commented on trash pickup.

· Sandra Sturvant: Commented on residency issue.

· Willie Johnson: Would like to meet with Mayor.

· Hardy Robb: Congratulations on Inaugural Ball; use as template for future events. Middlebelt gas stations a concern.

· Chris Crawley: Health insurance policy changes have caused frustration and confusion.

· Gina Wilson: 2 year anniversary for Telegram Newspaper. Commented on Inaugural Ball.

Presentation

Mayor Hampton and Councilman Greene congratulated Dennis Michael Root for his status as the first 14 year old in the City of Inkster to achieve the status of Eagle Scout.

Republic Waste: Archer V. Collins, DPS Director and Scott Kenwauten spoke on the waste collection change, information will be provided on website. Receptacles will be placed at various locations for viewing.

Public Hearing

Mayor and Council Concerns

· Owens: Congratulations to all who made the Inaugural Ball a success.

· Hendricks: Commented on Inaugural Ball and Gas Station restrooms.

· Greene: Announced event at Inkster High School on 03/04/08 and fund raiser for Inkster Police Officer on 04/04/08.

· Canty: Acknowledged Detroit Mayor Kwami Kilpatrick at the Inaugural Ball. Requested update on recycled schedule. (Archer V. Collins, DPS Director responded) Addressed American League membership. Mr. Stubbs stated meeting is on first Friday, 6:00 pm at 710 Middlebelt; support needed.

· Williams: Addressed DPS policy on bulk set out pickup and condition of Durand Court; would like it reconsidered for repair.

· Wimberly: Stated the need for a banquet hall in the City. Would like a meeting with Inkster Housing.

· Owens: Inquired on zoning status of Harrison between Carlysle and Beech (Ralph Welton, Chief Building Official responded).

· Mayor: Reiterated Inaugural Ball was a success. Thanks to all involved. Questioned condition of Avondale.

· Further discussion on entertainment at Ball coordinated by Councilman Williams.

Consent Agenda

08-03-060 RESOLVED by Greene, seconded by Wimberly to approve minutes from the regular council meeting of February 18, 2008 and 1^st quarterly payment of $2,351.75 to the Michigan Municipal League for membership period 03/01/2008 to 02/28/09. - Unanimously adopted. - MOTION CARRIED

City Clerk

Boards and Commissions

08-03-061 Moved by Williams, seconded by Wimberly to appoint Christopher Crawley to the Parks and Recreation Commission, pending compatibility opinion from City Attorney - Unanimously adopted. - MOTION CARRIED

Discussion regarding Commissions.

08-03-063 Moved by Williams, seconded by Canty to appoint Leon Houston to the Parks and Recreation Youth Commission - Unanimously adopted. - MOTION CARRIED.

City Manager

Previous Business

Ordinances

First Reading

Second Reading

New Business

08-03-062 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Canty to Authorize the Police Department to execute a contract with the Inkster Housing Commission for supplemental police services for an additional one year period effective January 12, 2008 - Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-03-064 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to consider receipt and file of the 2007 Planning Commission’s annual report - Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-03-065 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Williams to adopt poverty exemption guidelines to be used by the Inkster Board of Review - Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-03-066 RESOLVED by Owens, seconded by Canty to authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to settle case 08-0530-GC in an amount not to exceed $5,800.00- Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-03-067 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to rescind Resolution 08-02-022. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

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 March 3, 2008 was adjourned at 9:07 p.m.

Velida Gutierrez-Smith

Inkster City Clerk

ATTEST:

Hilliard L. Hampton II

Inkster City Mayor

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