City Council Minutes

Acknowledge receipt of District VI Councilman Michael A. Greene’s resignation letter.

Reappoint Carlene Milledge for a two year term to the Library and Historical Commission.

Motion Carried Unanimously

Consider giving FIRST READING to amend the Inkster Zoning Ordinance by deleting Section 155.202(X) Tattoo Parlors as a regulated use; deleting Section 155.206 Tattoo Establishment, adding Section 155.046(D)(16) Tattoo Parlors in the B-2 (Thoroughfare mixed use) District as a special conditions use and creating Section 155.044 providing special condition standards for tattoo parlors. The balance of said ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

Consider SECOND 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.

Consider giving SECOND READING and adoption 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…"

Purchase Customer Management Training for employees from Production Café. The cost of the program is $6,000.00 to be paid for out of the training fund account no. 305.960, 306.960, and 310.960.

Allow the Memorial Day Parade Committee to request approval from the Wayne County Department of Public Service to close Inkster Road from Cherry Hill Road to South River Park Drive on Monday, May 31, 2010 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm and delegate the Parks and Recreation Director to sign road closure permit on behalf of the City of Inkster.

Approve hosting the 41^st annual Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 31, 2010 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm, support efforts of the committee to raise necessary funding to defray costs associated with the event and commit the manpower, equipment and insurance by the city necessary to conduct the event.

Consider approval to build a ground monument sign based for the existing Family Dollar sign as the city’s obligation to receive an easement from the property owner of the SW corner of Michigan Avenue and Inkster Road for related construction pertaining to the MDOT Enhancement Grant Project.

Consider adopting the 2010 meeting calendars of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Downtown Development Authority, Planning Commission, Tax Increment Finance Authority and Zoning Board of Appeals.

Consider holding a public hearing on December 21, 2009 at 7:30 pm in city council chambers for the Wayne County 2010/2011 community development block grant (CDBG) application.

Consider approval of the budget modification for the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA) grant application and authorize administration to modify the budget as needed per SEMCA guidelines.

TABLE approval of offer to purchase two city owned vacant parcels, located on the southeast corner of Pine and Williams Avenue, by Bernice V. Brown.

Authorize the Fire Administration to create a Community Emergency Response Team.

Hold in abeyance the execution of contract to purchase fire truck.

Williams: Commended Police on recent criminal activity. Announced Town Hall meeting.

Canty: Expressed budget and water concerns

Hendricks: Commented on agenda process. Congratulated champion efforts of the Inkster Vikings Football Team. Requested audit date.

Owens: Congratulated Inkster Vikings Football team. Encouraged all to support efforts to build a "jewel" football field. Requested update on compost pickup and sidewalk program.

Wimberly: Acknowledged school board members present. Congratulated Inkster Vikings Football Team.