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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, December 15, 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 15, 2008. Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:44 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, Timothy Williams, Patrick Wimberly, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II Approval of Agenda 08-12-329 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Williams to approve the agenda as presented- Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. Presentation Proclamation given to the Inkster High School Vikings Football Team in recognition of their successful season. Conceptual ideas of how the $500,000 MDOT enhancement grant, provided by the State of Michigan in lieu of a railroad station, could be utilized in the downtown area. This grant was obtained with the help of Senator Tupac Hunter and our lobbyist. Grant must be used or forfeit. Mayor stated this is the first step and looking forward to businesses coming on board Neighborhood Stabilization Program explained by Jeannie Fields, Grants Manager; has a February 6 deadline attached to it. Will partner with a number of entities currently developing in the city. Demolitions will be identified. Inkster is the top city in need. Requests Council’s input. Mayor Hampton introduced Ann Capela as newly hired City Manager and acknowledged assistance of Reid Charles, Interim City Manager and expressed appreciation. Public Hearing 08-12-330 Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Williams to open the Public Hearing for Wayne County 2009-2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) at 9:02 p.m. Jeannie Fields gave synopsis of expenditures for projected CDBG funds was, in compliance with Federal guidelines to be approved by Council. Area with greatest need will receive notice of available funds. 08-12-331 Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Owens, seeing no other comments from the public, to close the Public Hearing at 9:10 p.m. Public Participation Sheila Fender: Complaint of local vendor. George Koehler: Complaint of cable service. Gina Wilson: Announced Greatest Loser competition. John Donald: Water bill issue. Darrell Myrick: Demolition concern. Consent Agenda 08-12-332 Moved by Canty, seconded by Williams to approve November 17, 2008 regular meeting, December 1, 2008 regular meeting, $135,874.47 for January payment to Police and Fire Retirement System, $10,956.50 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED Discussion regarding November 8, 2008 special meeting minutes not corrected as stated at last meeting. Clerk to correct and resubmit to Council. Boards and Commissions 08-12-333 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Hendricks to accept Mayor Hampton’s recommendation to reappoint Theola Jones to the Aging Committee for a two year term to expire 12/15/10. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 08-12-334 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Williams to appoint Ann Capela to all Commissions where City Manager is named as Ex-Officio. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED City Attorney noted Mr. Reid Charles; Interim City Manager has to be given a seven day notice. Mr. Charles asked for an ending date of December 31, 2008. Council will convene in closed session to discuss. Previous Business Ordinances First Reading Second Reading New Business 08-12-335 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Canty to approve the 2009-2010 proposed final statement (with the necessary changes, if applicable) for the Wayne County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). ACTIVITY LOCATION FUNDING Bond Repayment for Within Carver Homes Subdivision $241,730.00 Relocation, Acquisition (Irene on the East, Northland on the And Project Administration West, York on the South and Carlysle on the North) Administration City-Wide $ 32,600.00 Minor Home Repair City-Wide $ 51,670.00 Total Estimated Allocation $326,000.00 The estimated amount reflects a $2,000 decrease from the estimated 2008-2009 allocation. The City of Inkster will also apply for an additional allocation of $30,000 for housing rehabilitation, which is not a part of the above formula. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 08-12-336 RESOLVED by Hendricks, seconded by Williams to approve to purchase Lot 159 of the Carver Homes subdivision, otherwise known as 4109 Wayland Court, which is located on the northeast corner of Wayland Court and Northland Street. Nay: Greene. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Greene concerned with amount of money paid out to two individuals. 08-12-337 RESOLVED by Williams, seconded by Wimberly to decertify certain lengths of six different local streets currently not open for public use and submit to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED 08-12-338 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Owens to approve payment of invoice TSA-2009-13 in the amount of $2,409.00 to The Senior Alliance for 2009 services. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. 08-12-339 RESOLVED by Wimberly, seconded by Canty to approve Authorize payment of $7,662.50 to Inland Water Pollution Control, Inc. for emergency clean up of storm lines. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. Council instructed the Administration to establish a procedure to address water bill discrepancy and present to Council. City Council Williams: Persons with cable bill or any utility issue should contact Michigan Public Service Commission at www.mi.gov/mpsc. Greene: Requested an update on Arcola Street at next meeting. Received complaints from parents of students who received tickets for walking in street. Remarked on Inkster Christmas party. Displayed SRT shirts and cost. Announced Wayne County will disburse approximately $22,031.00 for park improvement. Hendricks: Clarified water problem not fault of any one department. Wimberly Enjoyed Senior Christmas luncheon held by Aging Committee under leadership of Denise Champagne. Announced Christmas function 12/20 at recreation center for the entire family; everyone is invited. Owens: Looking forward to second year with Administration and open communication with City Manager, citizens and employees. Asked for information to be given to council as soon as possible after requested. Asked for update on buildable parcel. Mayor: Requested Council’s thoughts on January 20, 2009 meeting. 08-12-340 RESOLVED by Owens, seconded by Wimberly to cancel the January 20, 2009 meeting. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED. Moved by Owens, seconded by Wimberly for Council convened in closed session at 10:15 pm to discuss personnel in accordance with MCL 15.268 Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Greene to reconvene in open session at 10:30 pm. 08-12-341 RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Owens to Reid Charles, Interim City Manager notice of contract termination effective 12/31/08. Unanimously adopted. MOTION CARRIED City Clerk City Manager 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 15, 2008 was adjourned at 10:32 PM
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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