City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
April 21, 2008

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, April 21, 2008

Prior to the meeting, Council entered into Executive Session.

Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Owens, for Council to convene in closed executive session at 6:52 p.m. to discuss personnel, purchase of real property, pending litigation, attorney/client privilege in accordance with MCL 15.268.

Present: Canty, Greene, Hendricks (arrived at 6:55 pm), Owens, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton

Council asked City Manager and City Clerk to be excused from closed session at 7:15 pm.

Moved by Greene, seconded by Williams, to recess to open session at 7:35 p.m.

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:38 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

08-04-099 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Greene to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of E-2, G-9, move A-2 to New Business and delete G-2 and G-3. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED.

Presentation

· Commissioner Bowman, Mayor Hampton and Chief Gaskin presented Officer Derwik with a plaque of recognition for going above and beyond the call of duty.

Public Participation

· Juan Bradford: Announced prayer walk on May 1 (3^rd year) around the parameter of city and the May 10th National letter carrier food drive.

· Kevin Bradford: Has trouble with his wheelchair using sidewalks in city not ADA compliant and drivers because he uses the street to travel.

· Ruth Williams: Announced Booker T. Dozier day to be held on May 30 to sponsor scholarship fund.

Public Hearing

Mayor and Council Concerns

· Owens: 3791 Henry has a tree damaging the sidewalk. Manhole cover unstable on Hopkins

· Hendricks: Who is responsible for repairing yards after DTE contractual work between the sidewalk and street is complete (City Manager will investigate and Owens added DTE tree trimming contractors are leaving debris in yards).

· Greene: Thanks to Top Ladies of Distinction for allowing him to participate in fashion show. Spoke to City Manager regarding Springhill Block Club and vacant homes concerns.

· Williams: Stop signs twisted on Irene (Andover/Pine), Lovett floods when it rains, who determines where stop signs are placed in the city.

· Wimberly: How is code enforcement handled on weekend? (Ralph Welton and City Manager responded). Announced Dreamgirls to be performed by Inkster High School April 25 & 26 at 7:00 pm.

· Canty: New proposed budget will increase staff.

· Mayor: Asked question on Ecorse Creek; City Manager responded.

Consent Agenda

08-04-100 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to approve the minutes from the April 7, 2008 council meeting, $11,898.00 for Milton Spokojny, City Attorney for March 2008 services - Unanimously adopted. - MOTION CARRIED

City Clerk

Announced the School Board Election to be held May 6, 2008 between the hours of 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Boards and Commissions

08-04-101 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Williams to appoint Clarence Oden, Jr. to the Inkster Brownfield Redevelopment Authority as recommended by the Planning & Economic Development Department. - Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED.

City Manager

Requested Council to select a date for a Special Meeting to discuss the budget prior to the Public Hearing.

Previous Business

Ordinances

First Reading

08-04-102 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to have a First Reading of an amendment of Inkster rental ordinance - Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED.

08-04-103 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Greene to adopt the State Housing Law Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED.

Second Reading

New Business

08-04-104 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to approve an employee appreciation event at 8:30 am on June 4, 2008 in the approximate amount of $2,000.00. Unanimously adopted. - MOTION CARRIED

08-04-105 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to authorize the purchase of an office desk and a corner table, in the amount of $3,081.76, for the office behind council chambers. Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED

08-04-106 RESOLVED by Owens, seconded by Canty to designate Muzaffar Lakhani as the Street Administrator for the City of Inkster as required by Section 13(7) of Act 51, Public Acts of 1951 - Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED

08-04-107 RESOLVED by Williams, seconded by Wimberly to approve a resolution in support of the Southwest Block Club Association - Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED.

08-04-108 RESOLVED by Greene, seconded by Canty to approve claim V00001 in the amount $12,456.96. Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED.

ADD ON

08-04-109 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to endorse a resolution in support of pursuing and securing a railroad stop in the City of Inkster - Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED

08-04-110 RESOLVED by Owens, seconded by Hendricks to authorize the City Manager to investigate the group home requirements and options available to the City of Inkster to limit the number of homes. Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED.

08-04-111 RESOLVED by Greene, seconded by Canty to recognize Eric Ellis and Muhammad Ali for their efforts in cleaning the community - Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED.

08-04-112 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Greene to authorize the City Manager to contact the County in order to maintain control of HUD homes in the community - Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED.

08-04-113 RESOLVED by Greene, seconded by Canty to direct the City Clerk to make corrections to the minutes of April 11, 2008 as noted - Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED.

08-04-114 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the acquisition of easements for the construction of Arcola Street and provide a recommendation to Council – Nay: Mayor Hampton - MOTION CARRIED.

08-04-115 RESOLVED by Greene, seconded by Williams to authorize the City Clerk to make noted corrections to the minutes of April 11, 2008. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

Moved by Canty, seconded by Wimberly, for Council to reconvene in closed executive session at 9:07 p.m. to discuss personnel, purchase of real property, pending litigation, attorney/client privilege in accordance with MCL 15.268.

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

Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Owens, to recess to open session at 9:55 p.m.

Council agreed to review the budget at a special meeting on April 28, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. to be held in Council Chambers.

There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Canty, seconded by Wimberly and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of April 21, 2008 was adjourned at 9:18 p.m.

Velida Gutierrez-Smith

Inkster City Clerk

ATTEST:

Hilliard L. Hampton II

Inkster City Mayor

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