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City Council Minutes (Amended, 7-20-09)City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, June 15, 2009 7:30 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, convened in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, June 15, 2009. Prior to the regular council meeting a motion to go into closed session was made at 7:13 p.m. to discuss the sale of property and pending litigation. Motion carried unanimously. Council returned to open session at 7:45 p.m. All members of council were present, with the exception of the Mayor.
Call Meeting to Order Councilman Wimberly called the meeting to order at 7:47 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance 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, Courtney Owens, Timothy Williams, Patrick Wimberly, Marcus Hendricks Honorable Council Excused: Mayor Hilliard Hampton
Approval of Agenda 09-06-141 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty To approve the agenda as presented with the deletion of items 4A - Presentation of Plaque to Fire Chief Hubanks & 10H - Consider a Special Condition Use to allow development of the Department of Human Service project site commonly identified as the former Rosenau Honda Dealership site and the addition of 10L & 10M - Resolution adopting a final project plan for sanitary collection system improvement and designating an authorized project representative. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Public Participation Peggy Jordan: Dispute with delinquent water bill, for home purchased in 2007, which was never sent to county, has now been placed on her taxes ($4000). Inquired about water board and upcoming meeting (July 22, 2009, 2:00 p.m.). Rafid Zaya: Concerned with the 2009 Summer Jazz Festival’s negative impact on traffic/business for Leon’s Party Store/Inkster Supermarket. Larry Motley: Concerns regarding the paving of Harrison St. Barricades need to be taken down to boost/beautify community & show people that Inkster is safe. If necessary, Southwest Block Club could pay for removal. Tim Anthony: Reflected on childhood/positive memories of Inkster. Encouraged kids to play outside & mentioned Granholm signing "No child left inside." Announced one day children’s field trip to lake for at least 40 kids (5-15 years old) in mid-July. Approximately $25 to sponsor child, 2nd outing in August, Councilman Wimberly providing transportation. Call Councilman Greene for more info (313) 575-3552. Dawn Bessie Connely & Kevin Rodriguez: Held comments regarding basement flooding for public hearing. Fannie Johnson: Concerned with flood water and raw sewage. Questioned the pumping stations. Nancy Lee: Expressed displeasure regarding basement flooding and compensation for the damages. Olivia Dawkins Long: Reported reoccurring incidents with neighbor making complaints/ false accusations about her children. Not violating city ordinances. Problem with tree (roots) on city property causing sewage back-up & asked for self removal procedure. Deshawn Bohannon: Requested blockage of Sylvia St. between Yale and New York on July 3, 2009 for family reunion. Presentation Jeannie Fields, Manager of Housing & Economic Development; Archer Collins, Director of DPS; Ann Capela, City Manager; and Patrick Wimberly, Mayor Pro-Tem presented certificates to Spring Clean Volunteers, acknowledged sponsors, and announced winners of Group Challenge. Public Hearing 09-06-142 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Open Public Hearing 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 at 8:44 p.m.
The deadline for the State Revolving Fund loan project plan to be submitted to MDEQ is no later than July 1, 2009. It was discussed that in 1953 there was an agreement/contract with the City of Westland in which Inkster accepted $3,000 to serve them permanently by pumping their overflow and ours to the Michigan Ave. pump; however, no contract has been viewed.
Councilman Owens: Mentioned that the presentation by Stantec Consulting didn’t address the flooding problems in districts other than the Farnum District.
Ann Capela, City Manager: Reported that the City of Inkster currently has a combined sewer overflow system (storm water & sewage) and that the pipes are not large enough. Stated the City is trying to fix the problem one district at a time and that when pressure is taken off one drain things will improve in other areas. Dawn Bessie: Biltmore - Discussed how manholes are buried in the ground, there was sewer back up in the basement, and she can’t afford to pay company to clean it or pay $1,000 for flood insurance. There were 26" of water with fecal matter & tissue and a similar event happened in 2000/2001. Nancy Lee: Stated this was her 3rd flood with Inkster and as a result of 18 1/2" of sewage, she has no basement left and she lost 25 years of her porcelain doll making business. Her clean up bill is $35,000 and she stated the City of Inkster will receive the bill.
Ernest Hendricks: Yale – Questioned if repayment of the loan would be bonded, gave a brief history of similar events in the past such as the contract with Westland being more of a letter of agreement and the City of Inkster being sued for previous back-up problems on Biltmore. He also stated that this project should eliminate many back-up problems and he speaks in favor of doing this project. Denard Shaw: Harrison - Questioned if there were previous back up problems and if it’s possible to find out if we’re having them again. Mentioned going around the city to find out if there are any in other areas. Muzaffar Lakhani, City Engineer: Mentioned that Wade Trim completed a survey in the early 90’s and found that the City has two options – Separate the system but we have 140 miles that would need to be separated and the cost would be $72 million. The other option would be to detain overflow water in a basin and clean it before it enters the river. Reported there is no guarantee that 40% of the loan will be forgiven but the City will receive 300 priority points which could move the City up on the priority list. Archer Collins, Director of the Department of Public Services: Discussed the recent flooding problem and stated that with 1 inch of rain an hour, for 3 to 4 hours, the focus was to clear streets that were flooded. Stated that normal rain doesn’t cause significant problems like we had on Thursday.
09-06-143 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Greene Close the Public Hearing 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 at 10:06 p.m. Consent Agenda 09-06-144 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Approve minutes of June 1, 2009 meeting. Approve payment of Milton Spokojny, City Attorney May invoice in the amount of $12,598.34. Annual contribution to Nankin Transit commission in the amount of $34,000.00. Motion Carried Unanimously. Boards and Commissions No appointments Ordinances First Reading 09-06-145 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens An Ordinance to authorize the payment of an annual service charge in lieu of taxes for residential units serving low income or moderate income persons in accordance with the State Housing Development Authority, Act 346 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1966, as amended, and matters related thereto. Motion Carried Unanimously. Second Reading Previous Business New Business 09-06-146 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Approve block party on Lehigh between Bayhan and Meadowdale, June 27, 2009 between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-06-147 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Approve acceptance of 2009 Justice Assistance Grant funds in the amount of $40,514.00. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-06-148 Moved by Owens Seconded by Greene Approve purchase of new video arraignment equipment. Funds from the Justice Assistance Grant. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-06-149 Moved by Williams Seconded by Greene Approve offer to purchase vacant property on the south side of Penn between Bayhan and Meadowdale to Earnest E. Reed. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-06-150 Moved by Williams Seconded by Greene Approve offer to purchase property located on the southeast corner of Harrison and Pine Avenues to Darwin Hall. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-06-151 Moved by Williams Seconded by Greene Approve a Special Condition Use (SCU) in conjunction with a Regulated Land Use (RLU) to allow the consumption of intoxicating beverages on the premises of property commonly identified as Gracie See Pasta Ria, located at 26734 Michigan Avenue. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-06-152 Moved by Williams Seconded by Greene Approve a Special Condition Use (SCU) for exterior improvements in the Town Center District (TCD). The subject property is commonly known as Dairy Queen, located at 26706 Michigan Avenue. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-06-153 Moved by Williams Seconded by Greene Authorize the Fire Administration to purchase and install an additional onboard computer for the ambulance in the amount of $4,441.00. Funds from account 339.760 (medical supplies). Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-06-154 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Allow the City of Inkster to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Wayne County Parks as a recipient of funding for a park project and apply funding in accordance with the adopted Parks Improvement Plan at Wheatley Park. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-06-155 Moved by Owens to Table Seconded by Williams Authorize an agreement between Cherry Hill Square Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership, a Michigan limited partnership and the City of Inkster, a Michigan Home Rule City. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-06-156 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Approve settlement of pending litigation not to exceed $1,500.00 09-06-157 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Resolution adopting a final project plan for sanitary collection system improvement and designating an authorized project representative. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-06-158 Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams Authorize Milton Spokojny, City Attorney to move forward with the enforcement of the Guaranty of Strathmore Financial for Annapolis Pointe.
Council Concerns Greene: Received phone call regarding group homes in the city that are allowing sex offenders to be housed there if they have mental disabilities; however, they must be escorted by worker in public. Williams: Discussed MDOT removal of traffic signal at Harrison and Henry Ruff and asked if Council had been notified. Mentioned children playing basketball in the street and questioned if ordinances were being enforced. Owens: Timeline for receiving requested information needs to be established because currently it is not being received in a timely fashion. Entire body of council should know what’s occurring, not just a portion. Inquired if National League of Cities prescription program is being implemented. Discussed attendance at 20th Anniversary Celebration for New Birth Baptist Church. City Clerk No report at this time. City Manager No additional report.
There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Canty, seconded by Councilman Greene and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of June 15, 2009 was adjourned on June 16, 2009 at 12:03 AM.
Respectfully Submitted, Jenneatta Mitchell, (for Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk) City of Inkster ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor City of Inkster
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