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City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, August 17, 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, August 17, 2009.
Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:41 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, Mayor Hilliard Hampton
Approval of Agenda 09-08-205 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Williams To approve the agenda as presented with the addition of item 10K-Consider serving as the fiscal agent fiduciary for the Inkster Task Forces grant application to Southeast Michigan Communuty Alliance (SEMCA) for a Substance Abuse Prevention Infrastructure and Capacity Building Grant. YEAS: Canty, Hendricks, Owens, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton; NAYS: Greene. Motion Carried.
Public Participation Sandra Bilokury: Announced death of Betty Miller, former City Employee & Mayor of Inkster. Crosby Lindsay: Discussed problem with Wayne County Parks System. John Jones- Spoke on improved water quality and submitted suggestions. Pastor Porter: Announced 4th annual prayer walk on September 4, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.. Barbara Clark (on behalf of Chandra Clark): Discussed taxes and water bill. Dorothy Gardner: Announced the 45th Birthday of Inkster on August 30, 2009 at the Booker Dozier Recreation Complex from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m Waddie Dozier: Discussed sewer problem. Stephanie Bradshaw: Concerns regarding Annapolis Point Area and B&L performance. Joseph Sanders: Expressed concerns with Annapolis Point Larry Smith Sr.: Discussed business project and would like to obtain historical backing. Presentation Dale M. Hall, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Omega Chapter proposed a partnership between Inkster & AKA to sponsor/secure a location (Booker Dozier Recreation Complex gym & lounge) for October 3, 2009 health fair to provide diabetes, high blood pressure, and mental health screening. They’re securing the vendors and planning the event but would like help with publicity. Public Hearing Consent Agenda 09-08-206 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Greene Approve corrected minutes of June 20, 2009 meeting. Approve regular minutes of August 3, 2009 with corrections to be made. Approve Police and Fire Pension for September 2009 in the amount of $151,380.69. Approve payment of Milton Spokojny, City Attorney July 2009 invoice in the amount of $11,798.06. Motion carried unanimously. Boards and Commissions 09-08-207 Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Accept the mayoral re-appointment of Lawrence Chastang to the Planning Commission for a 3 year term to expire August 17, 2012. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-08-208 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Accept mayoral appointment of Carlene Milledge to the Planning Commission for a 3 year term to expire August 17, 2012. Motion Carried Unanimously. Ordinances First Reading Second Reading Previous Business New Business 09-08-209 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Owens Approve Wayne County Contract in the amount of $375,000 for 2009/2010 fiscal year CDBG funding. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-08-210 Moved by Owens Seconded by Greene Approve purchase of T-shirts in the amount of $3,610.00 for 2010 Census Awareness Campaign. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-08-211 Moved by Owens Seconded by Greene Approve quote from Mid-Michigan Recycling in the amount of $12,075 including 15% contingency to clear brush site located on John Daly. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-08-212 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Reimburse Sergeant Gene Derwick for educational expenses in the amount of $2,352.78 in accordance with contractual guidelines of POAM Agreement. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-08-213 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Williams Amend Resolution 09-08-204 to indicate the leasing dealer from Les Stanford Chevrolet to Shaheen Chevrolet. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-08-214 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Consider change order to purchase orders for Dell Corp and Microsource. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-08-215 Moved by Canty Seconded by Wimberly Authorize annual support services for assessing software in the amount of $2,855. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-08-216 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Williams Consider a budget amendment to include the Wayne County Community Block Development (CDBG) Program income in the budget ($20,395.07). Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-08-217 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly Authorize the Administration to enter into a lease agreement with AT&T to upgrade the communication equipment at all city facilities inclusive of network and maintenance. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-08-218 Moved by Williams Seconded by Canty Consider City of Inkster to enter into a lease agreement with AT&T to acquire the "encoder" to be able to provide U-Verse programming delivery. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-08-219 Moved by Williams Seconded by Greene Consider serving as the fiscal agent/fiduciary for the Inkster Task Forces grant application to Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA) for a Substance Abuse Prevention Infrastructure and Capacity Building Grant. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-08-220 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Settle pending litigation matter 2009-01 for an amount not to exceed $85,000. Motion carried. 09-08-221 Moved by Williams Seconded by Greene Settle pending litigation matter 2009-02 for an amount not to exceed $3,280. Motion carried. 09-08-222 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Greene Offer a proclamation outlining the service and commitment of Betty G. Miller, former City Employee and Mayor of Inkster, as well as a full police escort for the funeral. Motion carried unanimously. Council Concerns Wimberly: Requested update in writing on NSP, Stimulus Plan Project, and sidewalk program. Questioned if anything has been done to basketball courts/rims in the parks, specifically Wheatley, Woodson, and King Park, and do we evaluate them at the beginning of the season? Williams: Requested that the city manager meet with Mr. Dozier regarding sewer back up and resulting bill. Also, stated that council should reply/respond to citizens’ questions. Greene: Thanked Mr. Welton for report to City Manager. Supports building department’s efforts in completing inspections at Twin Towers. Hasn’t received requested report from Fire Chief. Sees discrepancy regarding Day Care Center categorization. Thanked Police Chief for meeting with residents on Crescent. Inkster is hosting MBC-LEO Dinner on October 3, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza intended to promote diversity and open to the public. For more information call him at 313-575-3552 or Carmen Mitchell at 313-562-7947 Hendricks: Expressed condolences for the passing of Betty Miller. Concerns with Annapolis Point problems presented. Thanked Police Chief Gaskins and mentioned stop signs with graffiti.Owens: Commended Planning & Economic Development on new business brochures. Improvement of Parks & Recreation/outside youth activity should be promoted. Waiting on Crosswinds report. Wanted to clarify misconceptions regarding council’s raise; received 7% in monthly check ($497 a year) but appears they receive $7000 yearly when technology stipend is included. Should technology check be taxed? Peter Dobrzeniecki, Treasurer will check on matter. Asked about status of BS&A software/dog license equipment that would generate revenue and other local road projects. Requested support of citizens, employees, administration, etc. for MBC-LEO Dinner. Hampton: Announced webinar regarding Intergovernmental Relationships on August 25, 2009 at 1pm at Dearborn City Hall. Commended Mr. Depa for pamphlets but questioned certain photographs. Questioned who does clean up and advertising for public housing. Received information on how other law firms itemize/record billing info. City Clerk No report at this time. City Manager No additional report. Council reconvened closed session at 10:38 p.m. Council returned to open session at 11:11 p.m.
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 August 17, 2009 was adjourned at 11:13 PM.
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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