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City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, July 20, 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, July 20, 2009.
Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:50 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, Patrick Wimberly, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II
Approval of Agenda 09-07-176 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly Approve agenda as presented with the addition of three items. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Public Participation Bishop Starghill: Face to Face Fellowship Funday update. Dennard Shaw: Discussed City Charter, budget, police support and lack of response to former inquiries. Dorothy Gardner: Announced Inkster Birthday celebration and ways to support efforts. Robert Gaines: Announced new Block Club and contact information. Larry Motley: Commented on Inkster’s historical section and State of Michigan driver responsibility fees. Willie Johnson: Stressed weeds, crime, fast vehicles, 2010 census and street barriers. April Alexandria: Comments on Lemoyne Gardens; requested assistance from Council. Presentation Consent Agenda 09-07-177 Moved by Williams Seconded by Greene Approve minutes of June 15, 2009 meeting. Approve August 2009 Police and Fire Retirement payment of $136,687.35. Motion Carried Unanimously.Moved to New Business: Approve $12,657.75 June payment to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney.
Public Hearing 09-07-178 Moved by Greene Seconded by Wimberly Open Public Hearing for the Brownfield Authority at 8:31 p.m. City Manager opened the meeting with comments Dennard Shaw asked for Council support. 09-07-179 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty Close the Public Hearing for the Brownfield Authority at 8:34 p.m. Boards and Commissions 09-07-180 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Hendricks Accept the Mayoral appointment of Eugene Brazeal to the Downtown Development Authority for a four year term to expire July 20, 2013. Ordinances First Reading Second Reading Previous Business New Business 09-07-181 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Renew the 3rd party claims administrator contract with Vericlaim, Inc. 09-07-182 Moved Owens Seconded by Greene Authorized the Administration to renew the city property/casualty program 09-07-183 Moved by Williams Seconded by Wimberly Designate property located on south side of Michigan Avenue between Bayhan and John Daly as a Brownfield Redevelopment Zone and approve its Brownfield Redevelopment Plan as recommended by the Inkster Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. Project commonly known as Inkster Market Place. Motion carried unanimously.09-07-184 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Greene Approve the Planned Unit Development between the City of Inkster and Boji Group for the proposed Inkster Market Place project. Reference case PC09-07B (PUD). Construction of a new Department of Human Services building and multi tenant retail building. 09-07-185 Moved by Williams Seconded by Owens Approve the Development Agreement between the City of Inkster and the Boji Group pertaining to the Inkster Market Place development site including the construction of a new Department of Human Services building and a multi tenant retail building to be located on Michigan Avenue. 09-07-186 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Greene Approve $16,543.62 increase (change order #2) to Skyline Contractors contract. 09-07-187 Moved by Williams Seconded by Canty Approve purchase of a van for Inkster Special Response Team. Funds from #331.038.933.000 (forfeiture fund). 09-07-188 Moved by Williams Seconded by Owens Authorize purchase of three submersible sewage life pumps for installation at John Daly Pump Station. Funds from #592.564.801 (professional consultants). Motion 09-07-189 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Approve lease/purchase of four vehicles for Police Department over a four year period for a total of $89.869.00. Installation of car graphic and specialized emergency equipment in the amount of $21,504.49. Funds from account 661.554.977.100 (police equipment). 09-07-190 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Greene Authorize Fire and Police Administration to purchase a commercial grade bodyguard treadmill in the amount of $3,200.00. Budgeted funds from account # 337.740 (fire) and 315.960 (police). 09-07-191 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Approve an agreement between the City of Inkster and McKenna Associates for Landscape Architectural Services and to provide a Design Build Plan for Wheatley Park. 09-07-192 Moved by Williams Seconded by Wimberly Approve and endorse the celebration to mark the 45th year of Inkster, as a City, at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex on Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Proceeds to benefit the Senior Center Building Fund. Williams announced historical pictures are needed – call 734.722.4609. 09-07-193 Moved by Williams Seconded by Greene Consider a special conditions use request to allow installation of cellular phone antennas and construction of an equipment cabinet on the penthouse rooftop of property located at 29477 Cherry Hill Road, commonly known as Cherry Hill Place Apartments as recommended by the Planning Commission. 09-07-194 Moved by Canty Seconded by Greene Consider authorizing expenditure in the amount of $7,747.35 to various property owners on Arcola for right of way interests for the Arcola improvement project. 09-07-195 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Williams Consider approving the corrected minutes from the November 3, 2008 Regular Meeting. Council Concerns Wimberly: Requested meeting with the Director of Housing and Housing Commission. Williams: Commented on Annapolis Pointe and requested update on Harrison Street. Owens: Comments on success of Jazz Summer Fest Hendricks: Requested update and meeting regarding Annapolis Pointe Mayor: Requested information on bond issue. Other members of Council and Treasurer discussed issue and importance of bond issue, federal guidelines, responsibility and control data by next council meeting Greene: Remarked on special conditions use, Dr. Spann correspondence, canoeing trip with young ones and sponsors who helped organize the outing. Owens: Commented on Mr. Motley’s issues and why resolution has not been enacted. Mayor: Evaluation for City Manager. Call Mayor or City Clerk with dates. Has received letters regarding young people walking in street and obstructing traffic. Suggested a review of solutions by other communities. City Clerk 09-07-196 Moved by Greene Seconded by Owens Approve appreciation luncheon for election workers on August 12, 2009 in the amount not to exceed $1,000.00. Funds from account 101.215.801.000 (elections). Unanimously adopted. City Manager No additional report. Moved by Owens Seconded by WilliamsEnter closed session at 10:01 pm to discuss attorney contractual services Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Return to open session at 11:12 pm. 09-07-197 Moved by Greene Seconded by Owens Approve invoice in the amount of $12,657.75 minus $18.75 for a total of $12,639.00 for the June services of Milton Spokojny, City Attorney.
There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Owens, seconded by Councilman Greene and carried; the Regular Council Meeting of July 20, 2009 is adjourned at 11:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted, Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk City of Inkster ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor City of Inkster
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