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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, May 5, 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 7:15 p.m. to discuss personnel, pending litigation, and attorney/client privilege in accordance with MCL 15.268. Present: Canty, Greene, Hendricks, Owens, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton Council asked City Manager and City Clerk to be excused from closed session at 7:20 pm. City Manager returned to closed session at 7:29 pm Greene stepped out of closed session at 7:32 pm. Moved by Canty, seconded by Wimberly, to recess to open session at 7:50 p.m. Call Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceMayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:52 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 Agenda08-05-116 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Greene to approve the agenda as presented - Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. Presentation · Florence Street Block Club performed a Spring Clean Challenge skit under the direction of Deborah Adams. · Presentation of certificates to 23 participants in senior program made possible through an AT&T grant. Public Participation · Ernest Hendricks: Question on budget meeting. Asked for update on Attorney General response. Cited fraud in district 6. Asked for response in writing. (Councilman Greene responded to allegations and stated his attorney was in attendance and further statements should be directed to her; Attorney Simmons gave contact information). · Jessie Shelby: Update on drug control grant process. · Shelia Cheathem: Water bill complaint. City Manager will respond in writing. · Pastor Arthur & Beverly Downs: Complaints of violations on home improvements. · Robin Morris: Announced first annual State of Literacy forum on June 28 at Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex from 4 to 7 pm. · Rochelle Wells: Congratulated efforts of cleaning up gas station at Middlebelt and Michigan Avenue. · Antel Clark: requested support from Council in body building championship efforts. Mayor suggested contacting member individually. Public Hearing Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Wimberly to open the Public Hearing regarding the proposed 2008/2009 fiscal year budget and proposed water and sewer rates in pursuant to Section 16 of the Uniform Budget and Accounting Act (Truth in Budgeting, MCL 141.436) at 9:02 p.m. City Manager opened the meeting with general highlights. Ernest Hendricks remarked on water/sewer rates, administrative bureau expenses and revenue and recreation funds and TIFA bonds. Jessie Shelby requested information on budget format and recreation millage. Charles Stanhouse explained. Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Owens to close the Public Hearing at 9:25 p.m. Mayor and Council Concerns · Williams: Manhole covers missing at Annapolis and Ash. Sewer needs inspection on Lovett Street. Potholes on Springhill between Annapolis and Cherry. No parking signs on Farnum. · Canty: Street signs being painted; address during Spring Clean. · Greene: Thank you for Colonial Street clean up. · Hendricks: Expressed a need for a water appeal board. · Owens: Commended Ms. Morris for efforts. Businesses on Michigan Ave. are encouraged to participate in Spring Clean on 05/17; debris behind buildings needs to be cleaned. · Mayor: Review rules and procedures for next council meeting. Requested update on Doan’s Cement. Consent Agenda 08-05-117 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Williams to approve the corrected minutes of April 11, 2008, of April 21, 2008 and April 28, 2008. Unanimously adopted. - MOTION CARRIED City Clerk Provided information regarding May 6, 2008 School Board Election. Boards and Commissions 08-05-118 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Owens to approve Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Jessie Moner to the Tax Increment Finance Authority for a six year term to expire 05/05/14. - Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED. 08-05-119 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Williams to approve the Mayor recommendation to appoint Cassandra Leonard to the Local Business Enterprise Advisory Committee for a two year term to expire 05/05/10 – Unanimously adopted. - MOTION CARRIED. 08-05-120 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Owens to reappoint Henry Wade to the Construction Board of Appeals for a three year term to expire 05/05/11 - Unanimously adopted. - MOTION CARRIED. 08-05-121 RESOLVED by Williams, seconded by Hendricks to reappoint Dorothy Moore to the Aging Committee for a two year term to expire 05/05/10 - 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 08-05-122 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Williams to approve the first reading of an ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Inkster by amending Sections 37.18 through 37.24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Inkster and by adding new Sections 37.25 through 37.28 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Inkster. Second Reading 08-05-123 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to have a second reading of an amendment of Inkster rental ordinance - Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED.
New Business 08-05-124 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to authorize the Administration to solicit bids for the following insurance products: General Liability, Excess Liability, Automobile Liability & Physical Damage, Public Officials E&O, Property, Crime, 3rd party claim Administration, Police and Ambulance liability. All of the insurance contracts are for 08/01/2008 to 08/01/2009 - Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED.
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 May 5, 2008 was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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