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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 Tuesday, September 2, 2008 Prior to the meeting, Council entered into Executive Session. Moved by Owens, seconded by Williams, for Council to convene in closed executive session at 6:47 p.m. to discuss City Clerk’s evaluation in accordance with MCL 15.268. Present: Canty, Greene, Hendricks, Owens, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton Moved by Owens, seconded by Williams to recess to open session at 7:27 p.m. Call Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceMayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:37 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, Timothy Williams, Patrick Wimberly, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II Approval of Agenda08-09-238 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Williams, to approve the agenda as presented - Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. Public Participation · Paul Loundon: Child identification program at recreation center 10/18 from 10 am to 2 pm · Deborah Owens/Vincent Hines: Concern with Mike Duggan of DMC. · Deborah Daniels/Joe Garcia: Representatives of Obama camp announced volunteer recruitment. · Curtistine Barge: Encouraged people to vote. · Senator Tupac Hunter: Open discussion with constituents 2nd Friday of every month held at McDonald Restaurant on Cherry Hill Road. · Gabe Henderson: Goodfellow’s annual breakfast at recreation complex on 10/04 from 7 am to noon. · Josie Sea: Flea Market for Womack Temple placed on agenda. · Theola Jones: Thanked Archer V. Collins, DPS Director for assistance. · Keto: Requested donations for Inkster Raiders. Presentation
Public Hearing 08-09-239 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Owens to open the Public Hearing to designate property located between Andover and Pine Avenues and Hickory and Moore Avenues as a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) at 8:31 p.m. Patrick Depa, Community Development Director and Joyce A. Parker, City Manager opened meeting with background, information and outline of program. Discussion regarding length of NEZ, process, down payment assistance, development agreement and advantages. 08-09-240 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Williams to close the Public Hearing at 9:20 p.m.
Consent Agenda 08-09-241 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Hendricks to approve minutes from the regular meeting of August 18, 2008, minutes from the regular meeting of September 2, 2008, 12,891.79 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney, $137,927.39 to the Police and Fire Pension for the month of August, 2008, $137,927.39 to the Police and Fire Pension for the month of September, 2008 - Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED Boards and Commissions 08-09-242 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Williams to appoint Courtney Owens as MML Delegate and Michael Greene as Alternate for the Annual Conference to be held October 1 through October 4, 2008. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 08-09-243 RESOLVED by Greene, seconded by Hendricks to reappoint Michael Wells to the Library and Historian Committee for a two year term to expire 09/15/10. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED Previous Business Ordinances First Reading Second Reading New Business 08-09-244 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Owens allowing Inkster Public School to vacate Middlebelt Road between the hours of 10:00 am to 11:30 am to conduct a Homecoming Parade on October 14, 2008. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 08-09-245 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Wimberly allowing Womack Temple to conduct a Flea Market on September 19 – 20 and September 26 – 27 on Michigan Avenue between Justine and St. Michaels. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. 08-09-246 RESOLVED by Owens, seconded by Wimberly allowing Don Nicholson, President of Crusin’ Michigan to proceed with preparations for Crusin’ Michigan 2009 during the month of July. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor and Council Communication § Canty: Expressed concerns from neighborhood watch meeting. § Greene: Announced area wide waste collection, graffiti within city, veteran program, Veteran’s Day memorial and VFW breakfast. § Hendricks: Congratulated Muzaffar Lakhani, City Engineer for Carlysle project. Asked for a letter to be sent Mike Duggan of DMC. § Owens: Reported flooding and items that need to be removed. § Mayor Hampton: Gave information for Census 2010 recruitment. Asked for update on Library and Arcola Street. Announced rules for public participation. Owens opened discussion on city issued mobile phones for council. Canty opposed to spending money on mobile phones. Ernest Hendricks stepped up to the podium and voiced his opinion. Point of order called by Owens. Greene stated Mr. Hendricks’ behavior was inappropriate. 08-09-247 RESOLVED by Owens, seconded by Greene to authorize the city manager to add members to city mobile phone account. MOTION FAILED. Roll Call: Yea: Greene, Owens, Williams Nay: Canty, Hendricks, Wimberly Abstain: Mayor Hampton
Owens asked for resolution granting mobile phone to Mayor. Clerk will research. Mayor stated as CEO of city he has to be accessible to the citizens. Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Canty for Council to reconvene in closed executive session at 10:45 p.m. for attorney/client privilege. Moved by Greene, seconded by Wimberly to return to open session at 11:06 p.m. City Clerk’s evaluation was not completed due to lack of time. Council decided it will be discussed in closed session at the 10/16/08 council meeting. 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 September 15, 2008 was adjourned at 11:07 PM
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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