City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
July 7, 2008

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, July 7, 2008

Prior to the meeting, Council entered into Executive Session.

Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Hendricks for Council to convene in closed executive session at 6:57 p.m. to discuss personnel in accordance with MCL 15.268.

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

Moved by Owens, seconded by Canty, return to open session at 7:45 p.m.

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:51 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

08-07-165 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Canty, to approve the agenda as presented with the removal of F3 - Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED.

Presentation

Presentation of ICS300 & ICS400 training certificates of completion – Mark S. Hubanks, Fire Chief.

Recognition of contribution to Toys For Tots program to Staff Sergeant Eddie J. Walker, Jr. – Wayne County Commissioner Ronaele Bowman, Councilman Michael A. Greene

Acknowledgement of Spring Clean Volunteers – Archer Collins, Jeannie Fields

Acknowledgement of Image Committee T-Shirt design contest winner – Jeannie Fields

Public Participation

· David Guz: Addressed traffic issues, process of recording items and other issues related to H&H Metals.

· Pastor Leon Porter: Discussed 08/21 prayer walk and Inkster School District open house.

· Jeannie Fields: Announced Inkster Summer Jazz Fest.

· Larry Motley: Requested Burton Street access for through traffic.

· Judge Deborah Thomas: Stressed importance of jury duty and voting.

· John Donald: Weed cutting equipment and compliance concerns.

· Anthony Abdallah: Handbook issues.

· Florence Street Block Club: Requested permission for yard sale. Placed under new business.

· Marian Johnson: Grass cutting concerns on Isabelle Street.

Public Hearing

Consent Agenda

08-07-166 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to approve minutes from the regular council meeting of June 2, 2008, payment to Conference of Western Wayne for 2007/2008 membership dues in the amount of $5,860.00, payment to SEMCOG for 3^rd quarter 2007/2008 membership dues in the amount of $917.50, payment of $10,879.93 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney for June 2008 services. Unanimously adopted. - MOTION CARRIED

City Clerk

Boards and Commissions

City Manager

DDA Director will begin July 8. Requested Chief Gaskin to comment on Police Department reorganization.

Previous Business

Ordinances

First Reading

Second Reading

New Business

08-07-167 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Canty to adopt the HUD Homes for $1 program as recommended by Planning Department Staff. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED.

08-07-168 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Williams to accept Chem BZPP Grant in the amount of $232,998.00 from FEMA and allow the Police Department to procure and implement the projects under the Vulnerability Reduction Purchase Plan. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED.

08-07-169 RESOLVED by Owens, seconded by Greene to TABLE approval of the employee handbook. MOTION CARRIED

08-07-170 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Williams to authorize DPS to have Unit 105 (Ford Crown Victoria) repaired by Stone Collision in the amount of $5,383.15 ($4,681.00 plus 15% contingency of $702.15). Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-07-171 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Owens to authorize DPS to have Unit 07324 (Ford Crown Victoria) repaired by Stone Collision in the amount of $3,705.30 ($3,222.00 plus a 15% contingency of $483.30). Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-07-172 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Owens to authorize DPS to have Unit 102 (Ford Crown Victoria) repaired by Webster’s Collision in the amount $6,877.00 ($5,980.00 plus 15% contingency of $897.00). Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-07-173 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Owens to authorize DPS to have Unit 490 (1999 Elgin Broombear street sweeper) repaired by Bell Equipment Company in the amount of 11,355.88 ($9,874.68 plus 15% contingency of $1,481.20). Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-07-174 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Owens to approve a resolution establishing fees for special events vendor permits as determined by Mayor and Council Nay: Williams, Greene, Owens. MOTION CARRIED

08-07-175 RESOLVED by Owens, seconded by Greene to retain MML to conduct City Manager search. Details will be discussed at July 9^th special meeting. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-07-176 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Greene to authorize the City Manager to commission an audit. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-07-177 RESOLVED by Owens, seconded by Williams to authorize Deferred Comp for the Fire Chief as discussed in closed session. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-07-178 RESOLVED by Williams, seconded by Owens to approve reclassification of Structural Safety clerk typist to Secretary II. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-07-179 RESOLVED by Owens, seconded by Hendricks to approve a resolution in opposition to MDEQ mandates as recommended by Administration. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-07-180 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Williams to approve Florence Street Block Club to conduct a yard sale on Inkster Road between Florence and Beech on July 26 between the hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 p.m. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-07-181 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Williams to authorize an assessment by the Police Department and opinion from the Administration to open Burton Street for through traffic. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

City Manager will notify residents and bring back comments to council.

08-07-182 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to adopt Council Norms. Nay: Greene, Owens, Williams. MOTION CARRIED.

Discussion arose regarding several aspects of the Norms.

08-07-183 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Wimberly to approve the repair of Avondale from Inkster Road to Beech Daly at a cost of $164,000. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

Mayor and Council Concerns

· Owens: Requested status and parking situation of Carlysle Street. (M. Lakhani will file a report). Requested City Manager’s response to citizens be given to Council (City Manager does convey these responses in weekly report). Inquired on meaning of “unit of water” (dwsd.com website cited as source of information by Mayor). Requested Jazz Festival area.

· Hendricks: Stated heavy rains flooded streets. Avondale repair looks good.

· Greene: Concerned with flooding at Helen/Avondale and Westhills/John Daly where water is covering sidewalks and yards. Vacant homes cited for investigation. Donations still being accepted by the Shawn Hines family. Requested Arcola Street update.

· Canty: Gave comments to City Manager.

· Williams: Gave update on cable channel. Thanked Archer V. Collins, DPS Director for quick response.

· Wimberly: Requested update on benches at Middlebelt/Michigan Avenue (Ron Wolkowicz, Parks and Recreation Director responded). Inquired on water main break procedure (Archer V. Collins, DPS Director responded). Requested large council pictures in lobby (Joyce A. Parker, City Manager will get quotes). Announced volunteers needed for dunk tank at summer fest.

· Owens reminded residents to secure homes to help deter criminals.

City Manager requested direction regarding filing a complaint with prosecutor’s office. Firm being considered for task has declined due to conflict of interest.

Councilman Greene requested amount being spent for Summerfest (Joyce A. Parker, City Manager responded).

City Manager directed to contact SMART regarding enhanced bus stops in the city.

City Manager has requested assistance from the 22^nd District Court for grass cutting.

Councilman Hendricks questioned City Clerk evaluation; will be given at next council meeting.

There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Hendricks, seconded by Wimberly and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of July 7, 2008 was adjourned at 11:44 p.m.

Velida Gutierrez-Smith

Inkster City Clerk

ATTEST:

Hilliard L. Hampton II

Inkster City Mayor

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