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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, July 6, 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 7:21 p.m. to discuss the pending litigation and personnel. Motion carried unanimously. Council recessed at 7:40 p.m. All members of council were present. Councilman Wimberly excused.
Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:45 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, Marcus Hendricks, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II Honorable Council Excused: Councilman Wimberly
Approval of Agenda 09-07-159 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Greene Approve agenda as presented with the removal of Item J; add second reading to 9B and add Item L to new business. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Public Participation Jeannie Fields: Reminded those in attendance and viewers of the summer/jazz fest. Robert Trahee: Complained of loud music from cars and pot holes on his street. Nellene Moore: Vacant lot behind home is a menace. Robin Morris: Update on literacy program, requested donations and to work closer with city. Nancy Lee: Submitted flood information packet. Danny Williams: Requested legal advice for Local Officers Compensation Commission. (Item placed under New Business category) Dennard Shaw: Expressed concern of charter violation. Craig Kobulka: Traffic concerns during festival. Carmen Mitchell: Democratic Club information Ernest Hendricks: Several issues regarding council seat and grass clippings. Willie Johnson: 2010 census concern, B&E in neighborhood, airport noise issue. Gherv Goldston: Grass 4 to 5 feet high in yards of neighborhood vacant homes. Presentation Jeannie Fields introduced 2010 Census coordinator, discussion ensued. Rica Caldwell. Call 866.861.2010 for job information.
Public Hearing Consent Agenda 09-07-160 Moved by Williams Seconded by Greene Approve minutes of June 15, 2009 meeting. Motion Carried Unanimously. Approval of submitted grant management class moved to New Business. Boards and Commissions Discussion regarding the appointment of an eighth member to the Local Officers Compensation Commission in error. Council directed City Clerk to draft a letter to the member, explaining the error and to make mention of other boards/commissions that may be of interest. Ordinances First Reading Second Reading 09-07-161 Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams 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. Previous Business New Business 09-07-162 Moved by Owens Seconded by Greene Approve request to join a Western Wayne County Consortium in order to apply for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP) funding from the U.S. Department of HUD under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Abstain: Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II Motion Carried 09-07-163 Moved by Canty Seconded by Greene Approve Accident Funds Insurance Company excess worker’s compensation insurance and claims administration renewal bid for 07/01/09 through 07/01/2010. Unanimously adopted. 09-07-164 Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks Provide National League of Cities Drug Discount Program Unanimously adopted. 09-07-165 Moved by Owens Seconded by Greene Authorize DPS to accept a bid from Ford Motor Municipal Finance Quotation to lease/purchase five vehicles in the amount of $19,098.40, over a five year period totaling $86,585.00 plus interest, and a one time documentation fee ($425.00). Unanimously adopted. 09-07-166 Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Authorize DPS to approve a contract amendment for Tucker, Young, Jackson, Tull Inc. to include all tasks required to implement an Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system in the City of Inkster. Unanimously adopted. 09-07-167 Moved by Canty Seconded by Greene Authorize DPS to utilize Jack Doheny Supplies Inc. repair services for Vactor Jetter #322 for a total of $6,920.81 (including a 15% contingency). Unanimously adopted. 09-07-168 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Approve an amendment to the 2009 annual regular meeting calendar of the Planning Commission to conduct regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Unanimously adopted. 09-07-169 Moved by Canty Seconded by Greene Approve vacating an existing utility easement with a 17 foot wide vacated alley bordering lots 1 through 18 and lost 105 through 120 of Westwood subdivision of J.W. Daly Farm as recommended by the Planning Commission (Case 09-11(V)). Unanimously adopted. 09-07-170 Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams Consider rescinding the sale of vacant property (case LD08-06) on the south side of Penn between Bayhan and Meadowdale Avenues as requested by Earnest E. Reed. Unanimously adopted. 09-07-171 Moved by Williams Seconded by Canty Authorize the Administration to submit a letter of intent to for grant consideration to rehabilitate Harrison Street between Annapolis Road and Michigan Avenue at a 50% cost to the city. Unanimously adopted. 09-07-172 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty Remove an agreement between Cherry Hill Square and City of Inkster from TABLE. Unanimously adopted. 09-07-173 Moved by Canty Seconded by Greene 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. Unanimously adopted. 09-07-174 Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams Authorize the city attorney to provide legal advice to the Local Officers Compensation Commission and other board and commissions as needed upon authorization by Council through the city administration. Unanimously adopted. 09-07-175 Moved by Williams Seconded by Canty Approve the attendance of council members to the SEMCOG grant management class being held July 9 and 10. Unanimously adopted. Council Concerns Williams: Concerned with tall grass along York Street fence line; vacant homes, parking signs, narrow streets and trash pick up. Greene: Gave young viewers perspective of meetings, announced canoe trip for young ones, possibility of Sheriff’s office closure on Henry Ruff and possible impact on city, information on Arcola easement. Hendricks: Water main break on Birchwood Owens: Concerns included sidewalks, overgrown grass, parks, children, Ecorse creek, appointments to boards and commissions, education. Announced marriage. Mayor: City Manager evaluation date needed. Commented on Michigan Avenue hanging plants. Announced retreat August 28-29 at Crowne Plaza. City Clerk Announced old school dance at Inkster High School. City Manager No additional report. Council reconvened in closed session at 11:15 PM. All members present. Returned to open session at 11:58 PM
There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Canty, seconded by Councilman Williams and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of July 6, 2009 was adjourned on July 7, 2009 at 12:01 AM.
Respectfully Submitted, Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk City of Inkster ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor City of Inkster
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