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City Council Minutes
City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 18, 2009
The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, May 18, 2009. Prior to the regular council meeting a motion to go into closed session was made at 7:35 pm to discuss labor negotiations. Council recessed to open session at 7:47 pm. Councilman Greene excused; all other members of Council were present. Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:48 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, Marcus Hendricks, Courtney Owens, Timothy Williams, Patrick Wimberly, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II Honorable Council Excused: Michael Greene Approval of Agenda 09-05-120 Moved by Hendricks Second by Canty To approve the agenda as presented with the addition of one item and removal of discussion item. Motion Carried Unanimously. Public Participation Ray Brown: Requested procedure to reserve a city park. Samuel Rose: Thanked all responsible for the Arcola Street repair. Presentation Public Hearing Consent Agenda 09-05-121 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Williams Approve April 29, 2009 special meeting minutes. Approve April 30, 2009 special meeting minutes. Approve May 4, 2009 regular meeting minutes. Approve May 12, 2009 special meeting minutes. Approve May 2009 Police and Fire Retirement System in the amount of $136,687.35. Approve June, 2009 Police and Fire Retirement System in the amount of $136,687.35. Motion Carried Unanimously Boards and Commissions Ordinances First Reading Second Reading
Previous Business New Business 09-05-122 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty Authorize DPS to extend B&L Landscaping contract for two years at a rate of $.0482 per square yard for vacant lots and $.0520 per square yard for vacant houses; subject to the approval of the City Attorney. 09-05-123 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Williams Schedule a Public Hearing on June 15, 2009 for the project plan to be submitted to MDEQ for the purpose of the State Revolving Fund loan application for the CSO Phase II compliance plan 09-05-124 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Williams Amend the Development Agreement between the City of Inkster and the Doan Construction Company. 09-05-125 Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams Authorize change order #1, to the contract awarded to Stantec Consulting Michigan, Inc. to provide additional professional engineering services for the increased scope of work of the Farnum District. 09-05-126 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Williams Award contract to Cadillac Asphalt Company to rehab Arcola Street between Cherry Hill and Somerset at a cost of $36,923.00 plus 15% contingency ($5,500.00) for a total cost of $42,423.00. 09-05-127 Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Adopt General and Special Appropriations Acts 09-05-128 Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Allow a Block Party on Princess Street between New York and Yale on May 25, 2009 from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. Council Concerns: Wimberly: Requested update on sidewalk program. Williams: Expressed concern of Annapolis Pointe appearance and clean up. Administration will follow up. Canty: Announced availability for citizens to speak to him on Thursdays by calling City Clerk office and setting up appointments until 7:00 pm. Other members will also make themselves available. Hendricks: Expressed concern of Annapolis Pointe, requested copy of development agreement, and asked that faηade of homes be priority for aesthetics. Administration will follow up. Spring Clean success was announced and thanked all who participated. Owens: Requested information on the procedure used to approve water for the community garden and has a procedure been developed for future community gardens. Administration will provide report. Identified areas in the city in need of attention. Requested consideration to update current Council travel policy. Announced intent to attend the MML seminar in Lansing on June 10th. 09-05-129 Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks Acknowledge Council members attending the one day seminar of Michigan Municipal League on June 10th in Lansing Mayor: Offered support for meeting with citizens. Encouraged participation at Memorial Day Parade. Acknowledged $150,000.00 approved by Council for Senior Center. Concurred with Councilman Hendricks comments of Crosswinds and surprised no one able to answer questions poised. Requested update on Engineering Department committee. Mentioned success of Spring Clean program. City Clerk 09-05-130 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Allow the City Clerk to attend the 10th Annual Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks Conference from June 15 through June 19, 2009 in the amount of $871.00. City Manager Brief Council and citizens on Spring Clean, TIFA flower day, need for camera. There being no further business to come before Council, on Moved duly made by Canty, seconded by Owens and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of May 18, 2009 was adjourned at 10:27 PM
Respectfully Submitted, Velida Gutierrez Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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