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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, November 17, 2008
The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, November 17, 2008 Call Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceMayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:46 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 Agenda08-11-298 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Williams to approve the agenda as presented with the removal of E2 and addition of E6, E7 and E8 - Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. Public Participation · Gabe Henderson: Remarked on election; comments from Mayor and Police Chief. · Deborah Adams: Requested permission to place Block Club signs in neighborhood as part of their landscape program. · Denise Champagne: Announced Holiday Party on 12/15 from 11am to 2pm. · Hardy Robb: Noticed lack of election coverage in Ledger Star. Mentioned loss of former city clerk Kimberly Turner. · Rochelle Wells/Deborah Daniels: Complained Stiletto’s Bar has excessive noise. Police Chief commented on situation. · Carmen Mitchell/Mr. Thompson: Democratic Club assisted in providing 500 meals. · Starfish Program “Counterpoint Crisis Teen Center” provides a safe place to help teens in crisis situations will host kickoff at 10 am Friday at 27440 Michigan, call 313.563.5005. Presentation Public Hearing Consent Agenda 08-11-299 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Williams to approve November 3, 2008 regular meeting minutes, $12,735.09 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney for October invoice. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED Boards and Commissions 08-11-300 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Canty to accept Mayor’s appointee, Charles Coleman to serve a two year term on the Aging Committee. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 08-11-301 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Williams to appoint James Orr to the Housing and Redevelopment Committee for a five year term to expire 11/13. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. Discussion regarding Housing appointee procedure. Should be consistent. City Manager will provide samples from other cities. Previous Business Ordinances First Reading 08-11-302 Moved by Greene, seconded by Hendricks to approve the first reading to add a new subsection to the Inkster Zoning Ordinance, Section 155.049(B), entitled “bar or establishment for the sale of beer or intoxicating liquor for consumption on the premises” as a principally permitted use in the TCD District. Nay: Greene - MOTION CARRIED Second Reading New Business 08-11-303 Moved by Owens, seconded by Wimberly to authorize the Fire Administration to purchase and install an onboard computer for Fire Department Ambulance services in the amount $4,125.00. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 08-11-304 Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Owens to enter into a two year agreement with National Faith Homebuyers to perform administrative services related to the Wayne County HOME down payment assistance program. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. 08-11-305 Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Williams to approve procurement of a police K-9; costs to be paid from the DEA equitable sharing fund. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. 08-11-306 Moved by Canty, seconded by Wimberly to accept offer to purchase City owned vacant property, legally described as Lots 737 and 738, also south 10 feet of Lot 739. Dearborn Acres Sub. 2, L33, P79, WCR as applied for Uchenna Ndubuisi. The subject property is located south of 3509 Isabelle Avenue. Yea: Canty. MOTION FAILED. 08-11-307 Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Williams to add City Manager to authorized signature list. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 08-11-308 Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Williams to remove Lynn Ellyn and add Treasurer Peter Dodrzeniecki to authorized signature list. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 08-11-309 Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Owens to allow $1,400 increase of auditor’s fee. Nay: Williams, Hendricks. MOTION CARRIED 08-11-310 Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Owens to direct the City Manager to send a letter of support for Big Three bailout to State and Federal representatives. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED City Council Owens: Report on National League of Cities conference, suggestions on having children help. Mentioned park benches and trees at Bayhan and Notre Dame. Requested clarification on cars with for sales signs ordinance compliance. Asked City Manager to investigate credit card. Requested letter of support for Big Three to be drafted by Administration to State and Federal representatives. 08-11-311 Moved by Owens, seconded by Hendricks to send a letter of support for Big 3 bailout to State and Federal Representatives and Senators. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED Hendricks: Congrats to Clerk for successful election. Suggested ordinance for banks to notify city prior to foreclosures Statement regarding Stilettos. Announced Inkster School program. Greene: Concerned with impact of Big 3 on Livernois Vehicle Development. Inkster/Cherry Hill intersection needs attention. Attended Black Caucus conference. Announced Toys 4 Tots program, contact information and last day. Canty: Requested cost of utilities for former city hall site. Remarked on Mayor/Council budget. Announced a FAA employment opportunity. Mentioned mobile home blight and possible solution. Williams: Would like to have youth involved with Council. Wimberly: Thanks to students who assisted during the election. City Clerk City Manager Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Williams to convene in closed session at 9:50 pm Moved by Owens, seconded by Wimberly to return to open session at 10:21 pm 08-11-312 Moved by Owens, seconded by Hendricks authorizing the City Attorney to negotiate a contract for the City Manager’s position and initiate background investigation of selected candidate. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 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 November 17, 2008 was adjourned at 10:25 PM
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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