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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, November 2, 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, November 2, 2009. Prior to the regular meeting: Moved by Owens, Seconded by Hendricks to meet in closed session for personnel, sale/lease of property, pending litigation and contract negotiations at 7:23 pm. Recess at 7:55 pm.
Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Called for a moment of silence for former Commissioner Danny Williams, Debra Blackwell and Oweda Butler.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call Honorable Council Present: Michael Canty, Michael Greene, Courtney Owens, Timothy Williams, Patrick Wimberly, Marcus Hendricks, Mayor Hilliard Hampton Approval of Agenda 09-11-289 Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams Approve the agenda as presented with addition of three items. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Participation Jean Searcy: Requested demolition on vacant home falling apart next to her property. Willie Johnson: Commented on cameras, cable and police. Carmen Mitchell: Commented on camera training and equipment. Stephanie Bradshaw: Requested information on library services. Ernest Hendricks: Commented on Council performance, Michael Greene, and City Charter. Dennard Shaw: Remarked on Rosewood incident, water rates, developments, and residency opinion of city attorney. Robin Morris: Announced a 2010 readers challenge pilot program for children. Stanley Kropiewnicki: Requested response to water issues submitted last month. Commented on lack of communication. George Williams: Commented on council decisions, attorney general opinion, grant dollars, block clubs, water rates and requested time to speak to council. Presentation Public Hearing Consent Agenda 09-11-290 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Williams Approve October 19, 2009 regular meeting minutes Approve amended May 18, 2009 regular meeting minutes. Motion Carried Unanimously
Boards and Commissions 09-11-291 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Owens Reappoint James Cross for a three years term as District 3 representative of the Zoning Board of Appeals Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-11-292 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Greene Appoint Terrell LeCesne for a three year term as District 2 representative of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion Carried Unanimously Previous Business Ordinances First Reading 09-11-293 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly Approval a first reading of an amendment for Ordinance No. 804, Sections 94.01 through 94.27 of the Code of Ordinance. Abstain: Greene. Motion carried. Second Reading 09-11-294 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Approval of Second Reading of Storm Water Management Ordinance of the City of Inkster General Provisions Article 215-1 through Article 215-34. Motion Carried Unanimously New Business 09-11-295 Moved by Owens Seconded by Hendricks Enter into an agreement with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) and pay an initial accreditation fee of $8,400.00. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-11-296 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Greene Authorize DPS to have Unit #316 repaired by Comm. Fleet for $5,407.10 (15% contingency included). Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-11-297 Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams Approve and authorize the Administration to execute necessary documents for the demolition contracts of four (4) contractors – Dorsey Williams Const, Van Assche Const., M. Lukas Co., and Iron Horse Excavating. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-11-298 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams TABLE: Request to Approve and authorize Administration to execute documents for additional funding for sidewalk construction and repairs on Inkster Road in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Motion Carried Unanimously.
09-11-299 Moved by Williams Seconded by Canty Approve and authorize Administration to execute documents to notify Wayne County of the City of Inkster’s intent to maintain and operate the current CSO basin in accordance to the existing agreement between the City of Inkster and Wayne County. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-11-300 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Approve a Michigan Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant submission. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-11-301 Moved by Owens Seconded by Greene Approve Settlement not to exceed $15,096.97. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-11-302 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Williams Authorize the administration to give Metro Management a 30 day notice. Motion Carried Unanimously Council Concerns Owens: Mentors needed for Blanchette School program. Commented on leaves in street, street sweeper capability to pick up leaves, dumping of leaves. Mentioned NLC conference attendance. Hendricks: Requested salt supply information. Greene: Mentioned Veteran’s Day. Remarked on comments regarding personnel and employment. Encouraged more involvement with block clubs. Commended Rev. Williams for his involvement with young people. Wimberly: Remarked on business on Michigan Avenue creating dust clouds and why it continues to exist. Directed Administration to contact schools regarding truancy. Announced Inkster High School Football team victories and upcoming game. Rev. Williams requested support from Council for matter before Michigan Athletic High School Association. 09-11-303 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Support Inkster High School in discrimination litigation. Motion Carried Unanimously. Williams: Remarked on raising water hike and concern for citizens. Canty: Commended police and auxiliary patrol on Halloween night. Mayor: Commented on budget cuts, revenue sharing, partnership with other communities, and recent homicides which do not define the community. City Clerk Announced November 3 election. City Manager Announced Mayor’s appointment as 2nd VP for National Conference of Black Mayors.
Council reconvened in closed session at 10:05 pm. Moved by Williams, Seconded by Wimberly to return to open session at 11:27 p.m.
There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Owens, seconded by Councilman Hendricks, and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of November 2, 2009 was adjourned at 11;35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk City of Inkster ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor City of Inkster
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