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Call to Order

2.      Discussion

A.   Group Homes: Overview and possible impact on City of Inkster

3.      Presentations

A.  Automated Water Meter Readers – Update by: Ralph Welton, Interim DPS Director

B.   Inkster and Middlebelt safety projects – sidewalk under the Rail Road Bridges

4.      Review of Council Agenda

5.      CLOSED SESSION – Council may enter into Closed Session to discuss contract negotiations, purchase or lease of real property and/or pending litigation in accordance with MCL 15.268 (a), (c), (d), (e) and/or (f).

6.      Adjournment

1.      Call Meeting to Order

      A.    Pledge of Allegiance

      B.    Roll Call

2.   Approval of Agenda

3.   Public Participation

4.   Presentations/Discussion

5.      Public Hearings

6.      Consent Agenda

      A.    November 2, 2009 regular minutes.

      B     Corrected April 20, 2009 regular minutes.

      C.    November 2009 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $141,327.35.

      D.    December 2009 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $141,327.35.

      E.    Milton Spokojny, City Attorney October invoice in the amount of $10,682.11.

7.      Boards and Commissions

      A.    Update of current list of appointments to Boards & Commissions

8.      Previous Business

     A.    REMOVE FROM 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.

B.   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. Budgeted funds from account # 202.450.801.400 (major roads).

9.      Ordinance(s)

      A.  First Reading(s)

Consider an amendment of the Inkster Zoning Ordinance to create new language as Section 155.082 entitled “REQUIRED SITE DEVELOPMENT”, which shall read as follows: “The purpose and intent of the Section is to provide for minimum site development improvements required for new uses, addition to an existing use, the erection of any building, the re-occupancy of an existing building or a change of use. The required site improvements are for the purpose of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the general public…”

      B.   Second Reading(s)

            Approval of an amendment for Ordinance No. 804, Sections 94.01 through 94.27 of the Code of Ordinance

10.  New Business        

        A. Discussion/Action:  Ron Wolkowicz, Parks and Recreation Director - Consider designating Wheatley Park Improvement Project as having the highest priority when applying for potential grant funding in order to address current needs and improvement projects as outlined in the adopted Inkster Parks Improvement Plan which is part of the five (5) year Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

        B. Discussion/Action:  Ralph Welton, Chief Building Official - Consider authorizing the Administration to submit Permit #A-10114, and Council resolution for the purpose of maintaining pavement repair and restoration to Wayne County Department of Public Services, to perform permitted work within the right-of-way of county roads during 2010.

        C. Discussion/Action:   Ralph Welton, Chief Building Official – Consider authorizing payment of invoice #582430 received from Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Water Bureau in the amount of $4,951.61 for annual fees for size of population service. These fees are assessed under the provision of Safe Drinking Water Act 1976, Act 399. Budgeted funds from account # 592.564.801.000

        D. Discussion/Action:   Police Chief Gregory B. Gaskin - Consider authorizing the purchase of two used vehicles for the K-9 units and trading in the 1997 Dare vehicle and 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. To be paid for by the JAG grant.

        E. Discussion/Action:   Patrick Depa, Planning and Economic Development Director – Consider approval of a Special Condition Use for Improvements and Commercial re-occupancy in the Town Center District and the accompanying site plan, Planning Commission Case #09-20. The proposed business is Bella Bonita’s & Co. Skin Esthetic Center, located at 27313 Michigan Avenue.

        F. Discussion/Action:   Patrick Depa, Planning and Economic Development Director – Consider approval of a Special Conditions Use petition for façade improvements in the Town Center District and the accompanying site plan, Planning Commission Case #09-25. The building commonly known as LA Insurance located at 27360 Michigan Avenue.

11.  Mayor and Council Communications

12.  City Clerk

A.   Discussion/Action:   Allow City Clerk to attend Michigan Clerks training session on December 16, 2009 in Mt. Pleasant for a total cost of $250.00. Budgeted funds from account # 101.215.864.000 (conference/workshop).

13.  City Manager

      A.   City Manager’s Report

14. Closed Session - Council may enter into Closed Session to discuss contract negotiations, purchase or          lease of real property and/or pending litigation in accordance with MCL 15.268 (a), (c), (d), and/or (e).

Adjournment

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to participate. Accommodations, including sign language interpreters, can be arranged by contacting the City Clerk’s Office by telephone at (313) 563-9770 or by written request addressed to City Clerk’s Office, 26215 Trowbridge, Inkster, Michigan 48141, at least 48 hours in advance.

Velida Gutierrez

City Clerk