City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
August 18, 2008

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, August 18, 2008

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:40 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

Honorable Council Excused: Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II

Approval of Agenda

08-08-216 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Williams, to approve the agenda as presented with - Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED.

Public Participation

· Linda DeLeon – Victim of car theft held responsible for administrative fees to have vehicle released.

· Dennard Shaw – Questioned method of CDBG information distribution to residents.

· Julio Martinez – Inquired of a recycle program.

· Joan Gebhardt – Commended City Clerk’s office for availability of election information.

Presentation

City Clerk introduced election workers to the community and requested that all workers be treated with respect at the polling locations. The dedication and hard work they demonstrate should be acknowledged by all.

Public Hearing

Consent Agenda

08-08-217 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Williams to approving minutes from the regular council meeting of August 4, 2008, $12,939.19 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney, for services rendered in July, 2008. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

Boards and Commissions

08-08-218 RESOLVED by Williams, seconded by Hendricks to appoint Nellene Moore to the Aging Committee for a two year term expiring 08/18/2010- Unanimously adopted. - MOTION CARRIED

Previous Business

Ordinances

First Reading

Second Reading

New Business

08-08-219 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Owens to deny a Class C application for Mr. Riad Al- Awar and Mr. Omar Abu-Hamdan located at 28640 Michigan Avenue (d/b/a Venus Coney Island and Restaurant, LLC) and approved a Tavern License. - Unanimously adopted. - MOTION CARRIED

08-08-220 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Williams to support the Governor’s Centers for Regional Excellence Program grant application in collaboration of the Conference of Western Wayne Communities and the Downriver Community Conference Communities. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-08-221 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Owens to approve Aday's Home Improvement Solutions/Commercial Roofing to replace the existing roof and decking at 710 Middlebelt at a cost of $11,500.00, $800 to replace damaged wood or insulation, 15% contingency of $1,845.00 for a total cost of $14,145.00. Funds from account #401-401-974-000 (capital improvement). Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-08-222 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Owens to authorize the Administration to enter into an agreement with Lyetec to accept a software grant. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-08-223 RESOLVED by Williams, seconded by Canty to authorize the Administration to pay invoice in the amount of $1,533.37 to RI Epoxy for police department floor repair. Funds from account 101.206.776.000. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED

08-08-224 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Owens to consider amending Resolution 06-05-147 to include language “In the case of a stolen vehicle, the $45.00 Administrative fee will be waived for the victim”. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED.

08-08-225 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Williams to consider scheduling a public hearing on Monday, September 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. as required by Act 147 of 1992 to designate property located between Andover and Pine Avenues and Hickory and Moore Avenues as a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ). Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED.

Mayor and Council Concerns

· Discussion from Council regarding several issues.

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 August 18, 2008 was adjourned at 10:20 PM

Velida Gutierrez-Smith

Inkster City Clerk

ATTEST:

Hilliard L. Hampton II

Inkster City Mayor

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