City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
June 2, 2008

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, June, 2, 2008.

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:42 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, Marcus Hendricks, Courtney Owens, Patrick Wimberly, Timothy Williams, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II

Honorable Council Excused: Michael Greene

Approval of Agenda

08-06-136 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to approve the agenda as presented - Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED.

Presentation

Public Participation

· Pat Taylor- Announced subdivision sale.

· Joyce Walker – City Manager will respond to tree/sidewalk complaint.

· Robin Morris – Explained literacy program.

· DPS will respond to resident request to pick up shrubs.

· Theola Jones – Requested a quick response from DPS regarding vandalism.

· Resident reported unprofessional behavior of police officer.

Public Hearing

Mayor and Council Concerns

· Wimberly: Congratulations to Class of 2008. Requested information on Parks and “Board Ups”.

· Williams: Commented on vacant lot grass cutting.

Consent Agenda

08-06-137 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to TABLE the 2nd quarterly payment of $2,351.75 to the Michigan Municipal League for membership period 03/01/2008 to 02/28/09.

City Clerk

Boards and Commissions

08-06-138 RESOLVED by Owens, seconded by Hendricks to reappoint Doris Horne to the Aging Committee for a two year term. Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED

08-06-139 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Williams to reappoint Audrey Searcy to the Aging Committee for a two year term - Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED.

City Manager

Previous Business

Ordinances

First Reading

08-06-140 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to approve the first reading to amend the Code of Ordinance of the City of Inkster by amending Section 155.032, zoning map (vacant land; property ID #001990004000, 001990005000 from the zoning classification of an O-1 (office) district to a B-2 (thoroughfare mixed use) district. Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED

Second Reading

New Business

08-06-141 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Canty to approve the contract awarded to Cadillac Asphalt Company for the 2008 roads program. Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED

08-06-142 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Greene to authorize the Fire Administration to purchase lift airbags and regulator in the amount of $3,850.00. Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED.

08-06-143 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Owens to authorize the expenditure of funds by the Summer Jazz Fest Committee necessary to conduct the above named event scheduled in the City of Inkster July 12-13, 2008. Unanimously adopted - MOTION CARRIED.

08-06-144 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to authorize the Leanna Hicks Library to purchase two computers in the amount of $1,956.50. 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 June 2, 2008 was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.

Velida Gutierrez-Smith

Inkster City Clerk

ATTEST:

Hilliard L. Hampton II

Inkster City Mayor

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