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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, December 21, 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, December 21, 2009. Prior to the regular council meeting a motion to go into closed session was made at 7:25 p.m. to discuss the sale of property. Motion carried unanimously. Council returned to open session at 7:40 p.m. All members of council were present.
Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:44 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance City Council and the public in attendance pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
Roll Call Honorable Council Present: Michael Canty, Henry Crump, Courtney Owens, Timothy Williams, Patrick Wimberly, Marcus Hendricks, Mayor Hilliard Hampton
Approval of Agenda 09-12-345 Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks To approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Participation Connie Mitchell: Announced Inkster Democratic Club’s 1st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Program, "Celebration of Peace" on Jan. 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James United Methodist Church in Westland. Denard Shaw: Thanked Council for considering him to fill District VI vacancy and congratulated Councilman Crump on appointment to council. George Williams: Congratulated Councilman Crump on his appointment and stated if council doesn’t travel & mingle they won’t learn anything. DeArtriss Richardson: Discussed letter that was distributed requesting for the Attorney General to investigate Ruth E. Williams and Patrick Wimberly for potential incompatibility issues. Presentation Public Hearing 09-12-346 Moved by Owens Seconded by Wimberly Open Wayne County 2010/2011 community development block grant (CDBG) application Public Hearing at 7:55 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Hendricks: Asked if the block grant information is accessible to the public. Questioned how we obtained the amount we applied for. George Williams: Questioned where the money is going and if people have to apply to receive Block Grant funds. Suggested that the City look at Children’s Programs. Stated that the Block Grant is supposed to be for the community Councilman Owens: Questioned and stated more would be spent on administration instead of putting more into the community. Denard Shaw: Questioned how the public was made award of the block grant. Councilman Crump: Asked about the pre-requisites of the block grant. Jeannie Fields: Stated that the money is for repairs and demolition and tha topportunities are available through United Way working with organizations to bring money in. The block grant excludes the sidewalk program from last year. Stated the public was made aware of block grant at the beginning of last year in the newsletter and information was also available on the City’s website. The pre-requisites for the program include income level, taxes, 1 year ownership, and code violations. For more information call her office or visit the website. 09-12-347 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owen Close Wayne County 2010/2011 community development block grant (CDBG) application Public Hearing at 8:13 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Consent Agenda 09-12-348 Moved by Canty Seconded by Wimberly December 7, 2009 regular meeting minutes. December 14, 2009 special meeting minutes. Milton Spokojny, City Attorney November invoice in the amount of $9939.98. January 2010 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $141,327.35. Receive and file November 2009 budget report. Motion carried unanimously. Boards and Commissions 09-12- 349 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty Mayoral reappointment of Micheal Simmons to the Tax Increment Finance Authority for a 6-year term to expire December 21, 2015. Motion carried unanimously. 09-12-350 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly Mayoral appointment of Cheryl Stinson to the Tax Increment Finance Authority for a 6-year term to expire December 21, 2015. Motion Carried Unanimously. Previous Business 09-12-351 Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks Remove from the 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. Motion carried unanimously. 09-12-352 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Reconsider approval of offer to purchase two city owned vacant parcels, located on the southeast corner of Pine and Williams Avenue, by Bernice V. Brown. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinances First Reading Second Reading 09-12-353 Moved by Williams Seconded by Canty Consider approving second reading of amendment to Inkster Ordinance No. 804 – "The City Anti-Litter Regulations" – An ordinance to amend Section 94.01 through 94.27 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Inkster. Motion carried unanimously.
09-12-354 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Consider SECOND 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. Motion carried unanimously. New Business 09-12-355 Moved by Williams Seconded by Canty Consider accepting Ford Motor Municipal Finance Quotation, Schedule #8180014, Municipal lease-purchase of a 2009 caterpillar 420E ACPR Backhoe Loader for $19,187.95 per year for five years totaling $86,991.00 including interest, plus a one-time documentation fee $425.00. Funds from account #661-554-977-300 (DPS Equipment) Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-12-356 Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams Consider approval of the 2010-2011 Proposal Final Statement (with the necessary changes, if applicable) for the Wayne County Community Development Block Grant. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-12-357 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump Consider approval of the offer to purchase lot 151, which is located north of 3420 Walnut between Beech and Chestnut. The applicant is Robert Schropshire, Jr., whose address is 1129-F Kirts Blvd., Troy, MI 48084-4859. Motion Carried Unanimously. Councilman Wimberly left Council Chambers. 09-12-358 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Consider approval of the Purchase Order of $1.00 for the sale of 3364 Manning, which is located between Beech and Cherry Streets. The property is legally described as 25V82 LOT 82 CARVER HOMES SUB T2S R9EL75 P17 TO 19 WCR (Property ID#44-009-03-0082-000). The applicant is the Board of Education, Inkster Public Schools, Case #LD-09-04. Yeas: Canty, Crump, Owens, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton Abstain: Hendricks Motion Carried. 09-12-359 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Consider approval of the waiver of inspection and permit fees to the Board of Education, Inkster Public Schools for the rehabilitation of 3364 Manning, Inkster, Michigan. Waiver is contingent upon the approval of the sale and transfer of ownership of aforementioned property, Land Sale Case#LD-09-04. Yeas: Canty, Crump, Owens, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton Abstain: Hendricks Motion Carried. 09-12-360 Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump Acceptance of the "Sticks for Kids Grant," a junior golf outreach program for children, awarded by the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) through the National Recreation and Park Association. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-12-361 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Approve hosting the Annual Summer Jazz Fest event scheduled in the City of Inkster, July 10-11, 2010, to commit the resources, equipment and insurance necessary, authorize the solicitation of funds to defray associated costs and permission for the expenditure of funds by the Summer Jazz Fest committee necessary to conduct the event. Motion Carried Unanimously. 09-12-362 Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams Request approval from the Wayne County Department of Public Service to close Inkster Road from Michigan Avenue to Avondale on Saturday July 10, 2010 at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday July 11, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. and delegate the Parks and Recreation Director as authorized to sign road closure permit on behalf of the City of Inkster to conduct a two day festival. Motion Carried Unanimously. Council Concerns Williams: Thanked citizens for attending his Town Hall Meeting held December 17, 2009 and it was suggested that they be held tri-annually. Hendricks: Congratulated Councilman Crump on appointment and asked that Council continue to work together. Crump: Thanked Council for supporting and appointing him to the vacant District VI council seat to complete the term. Stated he is looking forward to working with Council and citizens. Owens: Congratulated Councilman Crump. Received call from Rochelle Wells regarding police activity and commended Police Department on 100 arrests for various crimes. Hampton: Wished everyone a Happy Holiday Season and encouraged citizens to shop at local businesses. City Clerk Wished everyone a Happy Holiday Season. City Manager Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Discussed CWW support of bill which she will keep Council informed of.
There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Owens, seconded by Councilman Crump and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of December 21, 2009 was adjourned at 8:52 PM.
Respectfully Submitted, Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk City of Inkster ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor City of Inkster
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