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City Council Minutes
City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, November 16, 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 16, 2009.
Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call Honorable Council Present: Michael Canty, Michael Greene, Courtney Owens, Timothy Williams, Marcus Hendricks, Mayor Hilliard Hampton Honorable Council Excused: Patrick Wimberly Approval of Agenda 09-11-304 Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks Approve the agenda as presented with the addition of one item and removal two items regarding Police and Fire Pension from consent agenda to be placed under new business for discussion. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Participation DeArtriss Richardson: Requested donations from residents for Task Force Project Warm coat drive. Robert Gaines: Announced time and place for North Central Block Club meeting. Dennard Shaw: Remarked on water rates and solutions for improvement. Presentation Public Hearing Consent Agenda 09-11-305 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Williams November 2, 2009 regular minutes. Corrected April 20, 2009 regular minutes. November 2009 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $141,327.35. December 2009 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $141,327.35. Milton Spokojny, City Attorney October invoice in the amount of $10,682.11. Receive and file October 2009 budget report. Motion Carried Unanimously
Boards and Commissions 09-11-306 Moved by Owens Seconded by Greene Reappoint Timothy Williams as Ex-Officio of the Cable Television Commission for a three year term (11/16/12). Motion Carried Unanimously 09-11-307 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens To accept Mayoral reappointment of Kenyatta Mason to the Construction Board of Appeals/Dangerous Building Board for a three year term (11/16/12). Motion Carried Unanimously 09-11-308 Moved by Canty Seconded by Greene To accept mayoral Reappointment of Janet Gay to the Planning Commission for a three year term for a three year term (11/16/12). Motion Carried Unanimously Previous Business Ordinances First Reading 09-11-309 Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams Consider FIRST READING of 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…" Motion Carried Unanimously 09-11-310 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Consider FIRST READING of an amendment to Section 155.049(C) of the Inkster Zoning Ordinance, entitled "Town Center District Application and Submission Requirement", which shall read as follows: The Planning Commission shall recommend to City Council that the site plan and special conditions use be approved, conditionally approved or denied. Any proposed development within the boundaries zoned TCD Town Center District, including but not limited to exterior renovations, additions, structures, signs, changes in tenants and changes of uses either existing at the time any parcel is zoned TCD Town Center District or commenced or erected thereafter shall be subject to the following". The balance of said ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Motion Carried Unanimously
Second Reading 09-11-311 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens An amendment for Ordinance No. 804, Sections 94.01 through 94.27 of the Code of Ordinance OF THE CITY OF INKSTER is hereby. TABLED Motion Carried. Abstain: Greene New Business 09-11-312 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Designate 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. Nay: Greene, Williams Motion Carried. 09-11-313 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Greene Authorize 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. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-11-314 Moved by Owens Seconded by Hendricks Authorize 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. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-11-315 Moved by Canty Seconded by Greene 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. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-11-316 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens 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. Motion Carried Unanimously
09-11-317 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Greene 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. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-11-318 Moved by Williams Seconded by Canty Consider awarding contract to the lowest bidder, Tyger Excavating Inc. of New Haven MI to provide construction services for the Farnum District Relief Sewer Project. Funds from SRF loan. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-11-319 Moved by Williams Seconded by Owens Consider awarding contract to the lowest bidder, Tyger Excavating Inc. of New Haven MI to provide construction services for the Thomas Circle Storm Water Drainage Improvement Project. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-11-320 Moved by Canty Seconded by Greene Consider accepting Ford Motor Municipal Finance Quotation Bid #63782 Municipal lease/purchase of a 2010 Ariel Ladder Pumper Truck for $94,313.25 per year for ten years, totaling $750,000.00 including interest, plus a one time documentation fee of $425.00. Budgeted funds from account # 661.554.554.200 (Fire Equipment). Nay: Williams Motion carried. 09-11-321 Moved by Canty Seconded by Greene Consider authorizing DPS consent to have R&R Fire Truck Repair, Inc. repair the leaking ladder stabilizer cylinder, replace hydraulic hoses and rebuild passenger side latter lift cylinder for Fire Department vehicle #602, 1987 Boardman Aerial Ladder Truck including parts and labor for $5,428.98 including a 15% contingency. Budgeted funds from account # 554.661.934.000 (equipment damage repair). 09-11-322 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Greene Consider authorizing DPS consent to have Cannon Equipment repair Bucket and platform for the DPS Road Department vehicle #306, 2005 International 4300 Bucket Truck including parts and labor for a total cost of $3,884.70 including 15% contingency. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-11-323 Moved by Canty Seconded by Greene Provide a letter of support to the Boji Group. Motion Carried Unanimously
09-11-324 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Greene Approve November and December 2009 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $141,327.35 each. Motion Carried Unanimously City Council Hendricks: Remarked on attendance of National League of Cities conference programs. Requested prior approval of Michigan Avenue business signage. Greene: Remarked on attendance of National League of Cities conference programs. Asked for update on recent homicide issue. Requested reason for invoice left on council’s chairs. Announced future resignation from council based on personal reasons. Recommended a replacement for his seat. Presented development documentation to Mayor. Williams: Remarked on attendance of National League of Cities conference programs. Asked City Manager to investigate empty housing units; concerned with 2010 census count. Also, compile list of jobs being farmed out instead of in-house. Canty: Announced Friday Finance Committee meeting at 1:00 pm in Treasurer’s office. Owens: Remarked on attendance of National League of Cities conference programs, recent city incidents and commitment to have a safe community. Urged citizens not to be afraid to report suspicious activity. Requested clarity on tagging car parked next to home and tree maintenance. Commented on Annapolis Pointe and how it will affect the city. Requested status of DVD player. Questioned copies of labor attorney purchase orders given to Council and method to utilize attorney firms. Suggested developing contact with China to bring business to Inkster. Mayor: Made mention of Councilman Greene’s remarks and documents. Spoke on integrity and respect. Touched on benefit of charter revision. Asked for resident participation to assist the police department with fighting crime. Commented on Keller Thoma invoices and services. City Clerk 09-11-325 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Allow City Clerk to attend Michigan Clerks training session on December 16, 2009 in Mt. Pleasant for a total cost of $250.00. Motion Carried Unanimously
City Manager Gave Council CDs of final Senior Center concept, update of conversation with Congressman Dingell and Mr. Glieberman. Indicated a meeting will be arranged with Mr. Glieberman. Council members requested information on InfoTech and Stratford Place. There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Canty, seconded by Councilman Hendricks, and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of November 16, 2009 was adjourned at 10:47 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk City of Inkster ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor City of Inkster
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