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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, February 16, 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 16, 2009. Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:41 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 09-02-036 Motion by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly To approve the agenda as presented with the addition of E-1(a), E-1(b) and removal of E-8 Motion Carried Unanimously. Public Participation Rev. George Williams: Tax and water rate concern. James and DeArtriss Richardson: Questioned circulated petition for restaurant. Willie Johnson: Demolition, public nuisance, tax and water bill concern. Dorothy Gardner: Restaurant, phone system at City Hall, open meetings, orientation date, and council voting habits concern. Terry Johnson: Lights on Michigan Avenue at Henry Ruff and Harrison concern. Presentation Fire Fighters Awards were distributed by Fire Chief Mark Hubanks and Mayor Hampton to Robert Roths, Cedric Bradford, James Ursitti, John Nichols, Jr., and Police Detective Anthony Delgreco. 09-02-037 Motion by Hendricks Seconded by Williams Receive and file City of Inkster Policemen and Firemen Retirement System actuarial valuation report. Motion Carried Unanimously. Public Hearing Consent Agenda 09-02-038 Motion by Hendricks Seconded by Williams Approve February 2, 2009 regular meeting minutes. $9,509.45 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney for January 2009 services. Police and Fire Pension March 2009 payment in the amount of $136,434.70. Motion Carried Unanimously Boards and Commissions Owens requested City Manager to investigate conflict of interest. Mayor Hampton addressed overlooked update on roster. Ordinances First Reading Second Reading
Previous Business 09-02-039 Motion by Williams Seconded by Canty Consider lifting the second reading of an amendment to the Inkster Zoning Ordinance, Required Petition Subsection 155.203 (D) from the TABLE. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-040 Motion by Williams Seconded by Canty Adopt 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) Roll Call: Yea: Canty, Owens, Mayor Hampton Nay: Greene, Hendricks, Williams, Wimberly Motion Failed. New Business 09-02-041 Motion by Williams Seconded by Wimberly Approve request to submit an application to Wayne County for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grant. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-042 Motion by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Provide Wayne County Neighborhood Stabilization Program with a Letter of Support to Home Renewal Systems – Crosswinds Communities Nay: Greene Abstain: Mayor Hampton Motion Carried 09-02-043 Motion by Hendricks Seconded by Greene Provide a Letter of support to Neighborhood Housing Solutions to make application to MSHDA and Wayne County for Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-044 Motion by Greene Seconded by Owens TABLE Policy Manual updates. Nay: Canty Motion Carried 09-02-045 Motion by Williams Seconded by Wimberly Approve H.R.C. Consultants a "No Cost" contract change order (#1) to delay 1.9 MG, RTB facility project completion from 24 months to 48 months. Motion Carried Unanimously
09-02-046 Motion by Owens Seconded by Williams Approve Skyline Contractors, Inc. a "No Cost" contract change order (#1) to delay 1.9 MG, RTB facility project completion from 24 months to 48 months. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-047 Motion by Williams Seconded by Greene Authorize Mr. Muzaffar Lakhani, City Engineer, to add an approximate cost of $50,000.00 to the 2009 resurfacing project (Inkster Road between Corona and Cherry Hill) for replacement of missing sidewalk. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-048 Motion by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly Approve the revised copy of City of Inkster Administrative Policy and Procedure for water meter reading and disputed water bills with the omission of the phrase "have the option of paying" to "pay". Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-049 Motion by Canty Seconded by Williams Approve waiver of 2008 city taxes and special assessment cost owed by Mr. Jericho Darby to finalize the sale of lot 159 of the Carver Homes subdivision otherwise known as 4109 Wayland Ct. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-040 Motion by Canty Seconded by Wimberly Adopt a rate of 7.11% as the city contribution to the Police and Fire Pension Fund. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-040 Motion by Owens Seconded by Hendricks Adopt Roberts Rules of Order as the guideline for all City of Inkster meetings. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-02-040 Motion by Hendricks Seconded by Greene Central Wayne County Sanitation Authority; distribution of funds. Motion Carried Unanimously Council Concerns: Owens: Requested Administration to speak to Wayne County regarding Inkster Road sidewalk. Alert citizens of service ramifications if taxes are reduced. Questioned Harrison Street paving and Pine/Harrison pot holes. Hendricks: Requested status of Wayne County payment; update on Harrison Street. Consider holding Orientation meeting on separate day. Greene: Consider Monday for Orientation meeting. Instructed City Manager to arrange a meeting with the railroad company. Stated people are driving around gas station barricade. Williams: Personal thanks to fire department. Truancy issue still exists. Support family gatherings. Mayor: Encouraged action in our community. Announced AT&T invitation, contact and service information. Publicized Town Hall meeting plans. Further discussion on petition procedure.
City Clerk City Manager There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Owens, seconded by Williams and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of February 16, 2009 was adjourned at 10:40 PM
Respectfully Submitted, Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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