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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, March 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, March 2, 2009. Prior to the meeting, Council entered into Executive Session. Moved by Canty, seconded by Greene, for Council to convene in closed executive session at 7:18 p.m. to discuss pending litigation in accordance with MCL 15.268. Present: Canty, Greene, Hendricks, Owens, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton Moved by Owens, seconded by Williams, to exit closed session at 7:43 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:47 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 09-03-053 Motion by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly To approve the agenda as presented with the addition of one item Motion Carried Unanimously. Public Participation Jeannie Fields: Announced State of the City address, March 12, 6:30 pm at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex. Willie Johnson: Demolition and employment issue. Peggy Jordan: Water bill and tax issue. Antria Carter: Water bill issue. Deborah Baker/Sheldon Hill: Underage drinking issue. Regina Lewis: Water bill issue, dress code of young people, food shelter needed. Denise Champagne/Theola Jones: Expanded on Senior Center project; need for resolution to support Wayne County initiative. Ernest Hendricks: Requested copy of proposed budget; update on emergency warning system. Presentation 09-03-054 Motion by Williams Seconded by Greene Support of Michigan Certified Elder Friendly-Livable Community initiative by Wayne County for the City of Inkster Motion Carried Unanimously. Public Hearing
Consent Agenda 09-03-055 Motion by Canty Seconded by Owens o Approve February 16, 2009 regular meeting minutes.o Approve Police and Fire Pension Board Payouts.Motion Carried Unanimously Boards and Commissions Owens: Stated a Commissioner cannot serve on more than one board. Ordinances First Reading Second Reading Previous Business09-03-056 Motion by Canty Seconded by Greene Consider lifting the approval of Policy Manual updates from the TABLE. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-03-057 Motion by Wimberly Seconded by Canty Approve Policy Manual updates with noted changes of page 28b of revised copy dated 02/16/09, submitted with council request. Married Couples who work for the City of Inkster, second sentence shall read: "The employee and employee spouse may use a total of 12 weeks each of FMLA leave". Motion Carried Unanimously New Business 09-03-058 Motion by Canty Seconded by Wimberly Approve Hold Harmless Agreement from the City of Taylor for use of their Police Department range at a cost of $300.00 per day. Funds from account #101.315.960.000 (training). Motion Carried Unanimously 09-03-059 Motion by Wimberly Seconded by Canty Consider a special conditions use request to allow installation of nine panel antennas with screening and construction of an equipment cabinet on the rooftop of property located at 29477 Cherry Hill Road commonly known as Cherry Hill Place Apartments. Roll Call: Yea: Canty, Owens, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton Nay: Green, Hendricks, Williams Motion Carried 09-03-060 Motion by Hendricks Seconded by Greene Authorize $10,000.00 insurance deductible payment for emergency repairs to the DPS building; with recommendation of contract to be awarded to Aaron Builders at a cost of $30,906.78. Motion Carried Unanimously
09-03-061 Motion by Greene Seconded by Owens Authorize the Administration to use the surplus funds received from the Central Wayne County Sanitation Authority to enhance: (1) the Board Ups/Clean Ups (including the purchase of a Bobcat). (2) Tree trimming and (3) Brush Site Debris removal described in the attached memorandum dated February 11, 2009 from the DPS Director. Funds budgeted from accounts: 202-555-805 (Tree Maintenance); 101-441-805 (Tree Maintenance); 101-441-810 (Contract Rubbish); 101-441-815 (Board/Clean). Motion Carried Unanimously 09-03-062 Motion by Williams Seconded by Hendricks Award Spalding DeDecker Associates Inc a contract to perform the Sewer System Evaluation Survey and flow monitoring for the north western Farnum District sanitary sewer system north of L49 district; in the amount of $20,950.00 for SSES, $16,600.00 for flow monitoring, $15,000.00 to perform televising/surveying, $15% contingency ($7,800.00) to cover additional field work if needed for a total of $60,350.00.Funds from account 565 974 020 (water and sewer capital improvement). Motion Carried Unanimously 09-03-063 Motion by Williams Seconded by Greene Award Stantec Consulting Michigan Inc. to prepare the SRF loan project plan and application for the citys Farnum district relief sewer project in the amount of $23,500.00 plus a 15% contingency for a total amount not to exceed $27,025.00 Funds from account 565 974 020 (water and sewer capital improvement projects). Motion Carried Unanimously 09-03-064 Motion by Williams Seconded by Wimberly Consider awarding contract to Stantec consulting Michigan Inc. to provide professional engineering services (Design and construction phases) of Harrison Street Reconstruction Project from Michigan Avenue to Annapolis Road in the amount of $322,000.00 plus a contingency of 10% for a total of $354,200.00. Funds to be paid from account #202-449-974 (Major Roads Capital Improvement). Motion Carried Unanimously 09-03-065 Motion by Wimberly Seconded by Williams Support a Town Hall Meeting to be held on April 9, 2009, 6:30 pm at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex. Motion Carried Unanimously Council Concerns: Hendricks: Volunteers needed for water committee. Would like clarification on voting rights for Planning Commission matters coming before Council. Ensure we have shovel ready plans for stimulus money. Canty: Received cards of thanks; will forward to appropriate departments who completed tasks. Williams: Requested research on Comcast quarterly payments and possible audit; questioned bills. Greene: Congratulations to Inkster High School on production of Wiz. Remarked on MML Conference. Remarked on charter (current and failed revision); reporting status of city manager, city clerk and city attorney and delegation of work to city manager.
Owens: Condolences to French family. Requested updates on Ecorse Creek, Arcola Street, tree trimming and formula used for determining taxes. Commented on voting process for council. Announced being selected to serve on National League of Cities Board. Made known all seven council members are working in the best interest of the city dispite differences. Mayor: Stated opinion on remarks made; yielded floor to City Manager. City Manager: Remarked takes direction from Council, asked for a legal opinion if Court employees are city employees for insurance reasons since all employees receive city benefits; looked a various issues, met with judge. No conclusions, no intent, not personal. Mayor: Encouraged workshops for Council, stated all members were collectively are trying to be public servants in their own way. Reiterated State of City on March 12. Concern regarding toxic material in Romulus. Requested resolution in support of Romulus casino be placed on next agenda. 09-03-066 Motion by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly Support a 2009 Resolution on the Spending of Federal Economic Renewal Grants by the United Steel Workers Union. Motion Carried Unanimously City Clerk Announced will be attending training conference from March 9 through March 13. City Manager Provided synopsis of activity regarding Comcast and Venus Coney Island. There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Owens, seconded by Hendricks and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of March 2, 2009 was adjourned at 10:08 PM
Respectfully Submitted, Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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