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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, December 1, 2008
The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, December 1, 2008. Prior to the meeting, Council entered into Executive Session. Moved by Owens, seconded by Greene, for Council to convene in closed executive session at 6:34 p.m. to discuss personnel, attorney/client privilege in accordance with MCL 15.268. Present: Canty, Greene Hendricks, Owens, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton Moved by Canty, seconded by Hendricks, to go into open session at 7:23 p.m. Call Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceMayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:35 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 Agenda08-12-313 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Williams to approve the agenda as presented with the removal of A1 and A5 for discussion and addition of E9 and E10 - Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. Public Participation · Census 2010, Mario Marshall explained process for testing, notifying community, age requirement, flexible shifts and occupancy determination date. Call 866.861.2010 for information. · Jeannie Fields: Announced Task Force efforts for collecting gently used outer ware at City Hall, Recreation Building and Starfish. Monetary donations are also being accepted, payable to Inkster Weed and Seed by December 15. Distribution will be December 19 at Fire Station from 3 pm to 6 pm. · Dennard Shaw: Thanks to Police and Fire Department for response to house fire. Questioned how citizens are notified of open Board and Commission appointments. Mayor responded. · Carmen Mitchell: Announced bus trip to Washington for Inaugural ceremony. Call Diane Duless at 734.641.8211 or Carmen at 313.562.7947. Mayor commented on how process happened. Presentation Public Hearing Consent Agenda 08-12-314 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Williams to corrected October 20, 2008 regular meeting minutes, corrected October 22, 2008 special meeting minutes, November 3, 2008 special meeting minutes. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 08-12-315 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Hendricks to approve the minutes of November 8, 2008 special meeting with corrections noted. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. 08-12-316 RESOLVED by Greene, seconded by Williams to approved the proposed Council meeting dates for 2009 calendar year in accordance with City of Inkster Charter, Section 7.1. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. Boards and Commissions 08-12-317 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Williams to appoint Henry Wade to the Aging Committee for a two year term ending on December 1, 2010. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 08-12-318 RESOLVED by Williams, seconded by Wimberly to appoint Danny Van Schoiack to the Cable Commission for a three year term ending on December 1, 2011. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED Previous Business Ordinances First Reading Second Reading 08-12-319 Moved by Owens, seconded by Wimberly to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and hereby approve the second reading of an ordinance to amend Title XV, land usage, Chapter 155, Zoning Code, Section 155.049(B), Town Center District, adding a new subsection 155.049(B)(8) entitled “bar or establishment for the sale of beer or intoxicating liquor for consumption on the premises” as a principally permitted use in the Town Center District. Nay: Greene - MOTION CARRIED New Business 08-12-320 Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Wimberly to authorize DPS to have Unit #492; 2004 Elgin Broombear (Street Sweeper), repaired by Bell Equipment Company for $7,525.66 plus a 15% contingency ($1,128.85), for a total of $8,654.51. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 08-12-321 Moved by Williams, seconded by Wimberly to authorize DPS to have Jack Doheny Supplies, Inc. repair the vacuum system, from host reel, and electrical harness for the Water Division Vactor Jetter Unit #322, including parts and labor for $9,439.97 plus a 15% contingency ($1,416.00), for a total of $10,855.97. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. 08-12-322 Moved by Canty, seconded by Williams to authorize payment of Invoice #518993 received from Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Water Bureau in the amount of $8,150.13 for annual fees for size of population service. These fees are assessed under the provisions of Safe Drinking Water Act 1976, Act 399. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. 08-12-323 Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Williams to authorize the purchase of 350-5/8” water meters, and 350 replacement meter dials with remote read device, from Badger Meter Supply, a Sole Source, in the amount of $42,070.00. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. 08-12-324 Moved by Williams, seconded by Wimberly to hold a public hearing on December 15, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Inkster City Council Chambers located at 26215 Trowbridge for the Wayne County 2009-2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. 08-12-325 Moved by Williams, seconded by Hendricks to permit the D.D.A. Jazz Fest and Summerfest Committee to request approval from the Wayne County Department of Public Service to close Inkster Road from Avondale Road south to Michigan Avenue on Saturday, July 11, 2009, from 12:00 a.m. until Sunday, July 12, 2009 11:59 p.m., to conduct a combined 2 day mid-Summer Festival, and delegate the Parks and Recreation Director as authorized to sign Road Closure Permit on behalf of the City of Inkster. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. 08-12-326 Moved by Williams, seconded by Wimberly to approve hosting the Annual Summer Jazz Fest event scheduled in the City of Inkster July 11-12, 2009, to commit the resources, equipment and insurance necessary, authorize the solicitation of funds to defray associated costs, and the permission for the expenditure of funds by the Summer Jazz Fest Committee necessary to conduct the event. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. 08-12-327 Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Canty to partner with the U.S. Census Bureau to obtain a complete and accurate census count for the 2010 Census and establish a Complete Count Committee to assist with this process. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. 08-12-328 Moved by Canty, seconded by Hendricks to approve the City Manager’s employment contract between the City of Inkster and Ann Capela with a starting date of December 15, 2008; upon successfully completing a pre-employment physical. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. Discussion regarding Water Usage Ordinance 52.13(D) initiated by Councilman Greene; Council requested information to be included in Items of Interest. City Council Owens: Requested Viking Football Team to be invited to next council meeting to present them with a Proclamation in recognition of their road to the Championship. Advised citizens to be security and safety conscious during these times. Suggested a partnership with the public for snow removal. Exposed a solicitor claiming Fire Dept. endorses addresses painted on curb. Restated request for clarification on Ordinance 155.077. Hendricks: Agreed with recognizing Football Team. Wimberly will make arrangements. Expressed water bill and pothole concern. Announced Goodfellows paper drive. Greene: Advised residents of mortgage relief possibility. Thanked Police for response and care of injured senior citizen. Williams: Announced success of Inkster Teen Pageant. Provided cable information. Wimberly: Thanked citizens for allowing him to serve, Mr. Collins for garland on Michigan Avenue, Chief Gaskin for distributing 50 turkeys and citizens for supporting the Vikings Football team. Mayor: Announced Tree Lighting ceremony, updated citizens on Part 150 noise study. City Clerk City Manager Enjoyed working with the staff and for the City of Inkster. There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Wimberly seconded by Hendricks and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of December 1, 2008 was adjourned at 9:25 PM
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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