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City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, October 5, 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, October 5, 2009.
Call Meeting to OrderMayor 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 CallHonorable Council Present: Michael Canty, Courtney Owens, Timothy Williams, Patrick Wimberly, Marcus Hendricks, Mayor Hilliard Hampton
Honorable Council Excused: Michael Greene
Approval of Agenda 09-10-259 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Hendricks To approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Participation ? John Jones: Spoke regarding Mr. Dozier’s tree & sewer problem and citizens water bills ? Waddie Dozier: Discussed tree and sewer problem ? Samita LaMar: Discussed home break in and lack of follow up ? Jeannie Fields: Announced Inkster Task Force’s Annual Senior Citizen forum on Oct. 16th at 11 am & Annual Coat drive. Donations can be made out to Inkster Weed & Seed ? Larry Motley: Discussed high auto insurance & tax rates and profiling of City of Inkster residents (young adults) ? Paul Loudon: Announced 2nd Annual Child ID program at Recreation complex on Oct. 17, 10am-2pm. ? Evangelist Barbara Cooper: Announced Florence St. Block Club’s PSA filming at Robichaud’s Homecoming on Fri. Oct. 16 at 7pm. ? Denard Shaw: Expressed concerns with housing, slum landlords, and demolition of uninhabitable property ? Willie Johnson: Discussed need for more police patrol, concerns with CSO basin by the Recreation Complex, and the importance of the 2010 census ? Robin Morris: Gave update on book drive and 1st Annual Literacy Day held Sep. 18 ? George Williams: Expressed concerns with Council responses to citizens, citizens moving out of Inkster, the lack of tax breaks, and clothing enforcement
Presentation Councilman Owens & Fred Hill, Risk Manager discussed the National League of Cities and CVS Pharmacies-City of Inkster Prescription Drug Discount Program which is not an insurance program but gives a 10-20% discount. Cards will be distributed/displayed at City Hall, the Recreation Complex, and the Police Department.
Sharon McPhail, Attorney for the Honorable Sylvia A. James requested the adoption of a resolution regarding the representation of court employees.
Public Hearing Consent Agenda 09-10-260 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly o Approval of September 21, 2009 regular meeting minutes. o Approval of September 21, 2009 election commission meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Boards and Commissions 09-10-261 Moved by Williams Seconded by Wimberly Re-appoint Dorothy Gardner to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for a 3 year term to expire October 5, 2012. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Ordinances First Reading Second Reading Previous Business New Business 09-10-262 Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams Amend Class C License and add Sunday Sales permit of Liquor on the current License application for Gracie-See Pastaria. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-10-263 Moved to TABLE by Wimberly Seconded by Williams Consider receipt and file of the 2008 Annual Activity Report and Annual Attendance Summary of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion Carried Unanimously.
09-10-264 Moved by Owens Seconded by Canty Resolution for the purchase of IAPro Internal Affairs and Professional Standards software in the amount of $6,500. Monies taken from Justice Assistance Grant funds from line item 101-305-505.044. Motion Carried Unanimously.
09-10-265 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Canty Consider adoption of the 2010 Annual meeting calendar of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion Carried Unanimously.
09-10-266 Moved by Williams Seconded by Owens Consider approval of proposed Council meeting dates for 2010 calendar year, with the July 5, 2010 meeting changed to July 6, 2010, in accordance with the City of Inkster Charter, Section 7.1. Motion Carried Unanimously.
09-10-267 Moved by Canty Seconded by Wimberly Authorization for Administration to renew the Retainer Agreement between the City of Inkster and Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI) as Lobbyist for the City of Inkster. This is a two-year (24 month) Agreement at a rate of $3,000 per month for the first year and $3,200 per month for the second year of the Agreement. Motion Carried Unanimously.
09-10-268 Moved by Williams Seconded by Wimberly Consider approval of the Contract from the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA) for the receipt of funds in the amount of $20,000 for a Substance Abuse Prevention Infrastructure and Capacity Building Grant and authorize the administration to process and execute any and all necessary documents. Motion Carried Unanimously.
09-10-269 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Williams Consider the submittal of an EPA Site Assessment Grant application on behalf of the City of Inkster and authorize the administration to process and execute any and all necessary documents. Motion Carried Unanimously.
09-10-270 Moved by Williams Seconded by Wimberly Consider approval of change order #4 to the contract awarded to Skyline Contractors, Inc. to install a 60 inch storm water pipe. Yeas: Canty, Owens, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton; Nays: Hendricks; Excused: Greene Motion Carried.
09-10-271 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Williams Consider approval of amendment to the Inter Governmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Inkster and County of Wayne to install a 60 inch storm water pipe. Yeas: Canty, Owens, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton; Nays: Hendricks; Excused: Greene Motion Carried.
Council Concerns Owens: Discussed success of MBC-LEO Dinner hosted by the City of Inkster and gave an update on his attendance at the MML Convention. He received a Level One Certificate and Councilman Hendricks received a Level Two Certificate from the Elected Officials Academy. He expressed concerns with group homes and the lack of proper supervision/care for the residents as well as concerns with the usage of city money (on designs/graphs). Acknowledged that better responses need to be given to the residents of Inkster and inquired about a weatherization program. Spoke of an ordinance against sagging pants that the ACLU fought against and was found unconstitutional. Wanted to clarify misconceptions about council’s raise & technology stipend.
Hendricks: Requested an update regarding why nothing can be done by the City for Mr. Dozier. Agreed with current response system to citizens because of the difficulty in giving immediate answers and the extension of meeting lengths. Asked about code enforcement of graffiti relating to a home on Oakwood. Inquired about unfinished homes in Crosswinds and Annapolis Point areas and wondered if the City can take ownership since many of the homes have gone to Wayne County. The City Manager will pursue this issue.
Williams: Discussed tree and sidewalk problems on Ash and Norfolk. Asked if there is a year round tree trimming program and if grass cutting had ended for the season because the company frequently leaves clippings in the street. Stated interest in speaking with the Inkster Ministerial Alliance and/or Inkster Housing about a temporary shelter for displaced families.
Canty: Asked Police Chief to communicate with the auxiliary police officers on how to patrol/guard facilities like Thompson Towers.
Hampton: Requested that the Police Chief monitor the progress & safety of Thompson Towers. Stated that administration needs to make sure residents receive responses consistently.
City Clerk No report at this time.
City Manager Acknowledged Rochelle Johnson, an Inkster Resident who was in the top 12 contestants in the National Passion for Fashion Competition. Discussed attendance at Tri –County Economic Summit and likeliness that jobs in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne County will decrease in the 3rd quarter of 2010 since the projected budget report focuses on education. Announced that the BOJI project (Department of Human Services) groundbreaking will be at the end of October.
There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Hendricks, seconded by Councilman Wimberly and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of October 5, 2009 was adjourned at 9:48 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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