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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, February 2, 2009
The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, February 2, 2009. Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. Matthew Robinson, Inkster Police Department Explorer, led City Council and the public in reciting the Pledge of 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 09-02-014 Motion by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly To approve the agenda as presented with the separation of E5 to (a) and (b); also add two items. Motion Carried Unanimously Presentation Public Hearing Public Participation Jurita Jamison: Concerns with flooded basement and Comcast bills. Omar Hamden: Requested a reconsideration of Class C license for his business. George Gabois: Supported business on Michigan Avenue. Regina Lewis: City maintenance concerns. Consent Agenda 09-02-015 Motion by Wimberly Seconded by Williams To approve January 5, 2009 regular meeting minutes, payment of 2009 SEMCOG membership in the amount of $3,303.00 to be paid in quarterly payment of $825.75, $136,434.70 for payment of February 2009 Police and Fire Retirement System, $11,075.75 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney for December 2008 services, Approve Certified Resolution of Authorization of Model Intergovernmental Task Force Agreement, Consider authorizing the Director of Public Service to make application to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the necessary annual permit to work within the State Trunk Line right-of-way on behalf of the City of Inkster. In addition, adopt the required resolution, provide letter of support for Growth Works, renewal of membership in the Michigan Municipal League and payment of dues in the amount of $9,407.00 to be paid in quarterly payments of $2,351.75 Motion Carried Unanimously Boards and Commissions 09-02-016 Motion by Hendricks Seconded by Greene To reappoint Rosa Lee Perkins to the Board of Review for an annual term to expire December 31, 2009. Motion Carried Unanimously
09-02-017 Motion by Canty Seconded by Greene To reappoint Nancy Lee as an alternate to the Board of Review for an annual term to expire December 31. 2009. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-018 Appointed by Mayor Hampton Motion by Canty Seconded by Hendricks To appoint Sheryl Stinson to the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a seven year term expiring on 02/02/16. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-019 Appointed by Mayor Hampton Motion by Canty Seconded by Hendricks To appoint Trentine Jones to the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a seven year term expiring on 02/02/16. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-020 Appointed by Mayor Hampton Motion by Wimberly Seconded by Canty To reappoint Martin Bryant to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a two year term expiring on 02/02/11. Motion Carried Unanimously Ordinances First Reading Second Reading 09-02-021 Motion by Hendricks Seconded by Canty To approve the second reading of an amendment to add a new subsection to the Inkster Zoning Ordinance, Prohibited Signs, Section 155.241 (B) (19), entitled "Billboards" (Ordinance 820) and eliminate Section 155.249, entitled Billboards. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-022 Motion by Wimberly Seconded by Hendricks To TABLE the second reading of an amendment to the Inkster Zoning Ordinance, Required Petition Subsection 155.203 (D), by exempting restaurants from the requirement, which shall state "Liquor may be served for consumption on the premises at a standard restaurant provided that such a use is accessory to the principal use of the business and that the bar area where patrons are served does not exceed 20% of the total public area of the building. If the above said uses do not exceed 20% of the total public area of the building, a petition requiring 51% of persons owning, residing or doing business within three hundred feet of the proposed location is not required. No waivers shall be given to permit a regulated use to locate within a three hundred foot radius of any nursery, primary, or secondary school. However, waivers may be given to allow above said uses serving beer, wine, or liquor for consumption on the premises to locate within three hundred feet of a nursery or primary school if separated by a major thoroughfare comprises of four or more lanes or traffic." (Ordinance 821) Motion Carried Unanimously. Previous Business 09-02-023 Motion by Greene Seconded by Williams Lift sale of property next door to 3937 Springhill to Jennifer Rachal from Table. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-024 Motion by Greene Seconded by Owens Approve offer to purchase city-owned vacant property legally described as Lot 453, Dearborn acres Sub No. 2, L33, P79, and WCR in the total amount of $250.00, determined by the City Assessor to Jennifer L. Rachal, for additional yard space. Motion Carried Unanimously New Business 09-02-025 Motion by Canty Seconded by Williams Approval of expenses for a new computer system to be recorded in the Internal Service Fund and allocated to user funds in the next five years. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-026 Motion by Hendricks Seconded by Canty Approval of Inkster Housing Commission contract with the City of Inkster Police Department for provision of supplement police services. The Commission agrees to compensate the City of Inkster the amount of $170,000.00 to cover wages and fringe benefits of two police offices. 09-02-027 Motion by Canty Seconded by Williams Adopt the City of Inkster Recreation five year master plan 2009-2014 and have same forwarded to Department of Natural Resources and other required agencies for comment and approval. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-028 Motion by Wimberly Seconded by Canty Review and comment on the proposed 2025 comprehensive master plan and per Section 125.384(1) of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, Act 33 of 2008, authorize the distribution to surrounding communities. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-029 Motion by Wimberly Seconded by Williams Consider rescinding the old Land Disposition Policy, Resolution 05-07-195. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-030 Motion by Canty Seconded by Owens Adopt proposed Land Disposition policy. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-031 Motion by Owens Seconded by Williams Appoint Marcus Hendricks to serve on the Wayne County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Council and reappoint Jeannie Fields to serve as the city’s representative on the Planning and Housing Committees. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-032 Motion by Williams Seconded by Owens Approve payment of Settlement #V5 in an amount not to exceed $155,000.00. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-033 Motion by Owens Seconded by Canty Approve payment of Settlement #V7 in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00. Motion Carried Unanimously Council Concerns: Wimberly: Requested list of streets to be paved, proposed location of senior center, court and police station. Announced fight nights at Inkster recreation complex. Greene: Complaints regarding gas
station at Michigan Ave and Springhill. Thanked Officer
Hendricks: Condolences to family members of deceased. Requested update on CSO project (Muzaffar Lakhani, City Engineer responded). Requested update on Annapolis Pointe project (Ann Capela, City Manager will research and report to Council). Remarked on snow plow initiative. Owens: Communicated excitement of Obama leadership. Gave location of set out to be cleared of debris. Expressed views on resolutions and rules set by Council. Asked for consideration of Robert’s Rules adoption for Council. Questioned how items are placed on agenda by Council members. Currently serving on Council in the best interest of the community. Mayor: Consider adopting Robert’s Rules at next meeting. Container ordinance established for set out procedure. City Clerk 09-02-034 Motion by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Allow the City Clerk to attend the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks Institute from March 8 through March 13, 2009 to be held at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant for a total cost of $957.00 including accommodations. Funds from account 101-215-864-000 (conference/workshop) Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-02-035 Motion by Canty Seconded by Owens Authorize funds to update ordinance books within the City of Inkster. Cost not to exceed $6,200.00 based on quote from American Legal Publishing Corporation. Funds available in 101.210.807.300. City Manager TIFA Board has arranged a seminar on Open Meeting Act, scheduled on February 24 at 6:30 p.m. There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Canty, seconded by Williams and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of February 2, 2009 was adjourned at 10:45 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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