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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, March 16, 2009
The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, March 16, 2009. Prior to the meeting, Council entered into Executive Session. Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Canty, for Council to convene in closed executive session at 7:17 p.m. to discuss acquisition of property in accordance with MCL 15.268. Present: Canty, Greene, Hendricks, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton Excused: Owens Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Wimberly, to exit closed session at 7:40 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:46 p.m. 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, Michael Greene, Marcus Hendricks, Timothy Williams, Patrick Wimberly, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II Honorable Council Excused: Courtney Owens Approval of Agenda 09-03-072 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly To approve the agenda as presented Motion Carried Unanimously. Public Participation Fred Smiley: Announced departure of long time resident Geraldine Calhoun from our community. Ed Manier: Concern regarding council members. Jean Fuller: Concern of parking at restaurant on Michigan Avenue. Samuel Rose: Arcola Street concern. Willie Johnson: Several concerns. Presentation National Kidney Foundation: Representatives provided information on programs available to the public. Super Saturday Program certificates of appreciation distributed by Ernestine Williams. Consent Agenda 09-03-073 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Canty o Approve March 2, 2009 regular meeting minutes.o Approve payment of $9,454.35 to Milton Spokojny, City Attorney, for February 2009 services.Motion Carried Unanimously Boards and Commissions Discussion regarding conflicts, appointments, expiration dates, system to appoint. Website and cable posting suggested. 09-03-074 Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams Reginald Bradley to Board of Review; term to end 12/31/09. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-03-075 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly George Kohler nominated by Mayor Hampton to serve on the Cable Commission for a three year term ending 03/16/12. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-03-076 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty Octavia Smith to Administrative Water Dispute Committee Motion Carried Unanimously 09-03-077 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty Dennard Shaw nominated by Mayor Hampton to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for a three year term ending 03/16/12. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-03-078 Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks Jessie Shelby to the Administrative Water Dispute Committee. Motion Carried Unanimously Ordinances First Reading Second Reading Previous BusinessNew Business 09-03-079 Moved by Canty Seconded by Wimberly Authorize the Fire Department to purchase from Stryker EMS a stretcher for Fire Department Ambulance Services in the amount of $4,323.00. Funds to be paid from account #339-760 (Medical Supplies). Motion Carried Unanimously 09-03-080 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Williams Accept and support of the US-12 (Michigan Avenue) Conceptual Corridor Study Final Report from MDOT and TY LIN International to guide future roadway rehabilitation projects. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-03-081 Moved by Williams Seconded by Greene Provide a Letter of Support to Liberty Hill Housing Corporation to make application to Wayne County for Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funding to purchase and rehabilitate foreclosed homes to create affordable lease and/or lease to own housing for persons with disabilities and low income persons. Single family homes only; no group homes. Motion Carried Unanimously Letter of Support will be provided with specifications.
09-03-082 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Canty Approve special conditions use request to add the use of an open-air business to rent U-Haul vehicles in conjunction with Cherry Hill Motor Sports (Planning Commission Case No. 09-05 [SCU]) and its site plan (Planning Commission Case No. 09-04 [SP]) as recommended by the Planning Commission on March 9, 2009. The subject property is commonly identified as 27149 Cherry Hill Road, which is located in the Cherry Hill Plaza. Motion Carried Unanimously 09-03-083 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Williams Approve a Regulated Land Use (RLU) in conjunction with the Special Condition Use (SCU) to allow the consumption of beer and wine on the premises; Planning Commission Case #PC09-02 (SCU); Planning Commission Case E PC09-03 (RLU). The subject property is commonly knows as Venus Tavern, located at 28640 Michigan Avenue which is on the north side of Michigan Avenue between Isabelle and Springhill. Motion Carried Unanimously Representative of United Steel Workers expressed gratitude for resolution supporting American jobs in the wake of 2.6 million jobs lost in 2008, growing deficit and steel companies moving to China. Council Concerns: Hendricks: Announced Town Hall Meeting on April 9 at 6:30 p.m. Wimberly: Requested update on Doan’s Concrete, in writing. City Attorney gave verbal update. Announced Fight Night, 7 pm, at Recreation Center. Congratulated Mayor on State of City address. Canty: Congratulated Mayor on State of City Address. Williams: Concern regarding street lights on Middlebelt Road south of Michigan Avenue; Police patrol concern at Springhill and Harrison; Trinity Estates and allocation for railroad dollars. Greene: Congratulations to Mayor on speech; well wishes to Ms. Geraldine Calhoun, concern regarding city youth on streets, police patrol, and sidewalks. Announced Councilman Owens in DC, meeting with Senators Stabenow and Levin; he is also speaking at U of M on March 27 with Senator Hunter in attendance. Concern with allegations, not satisfied with City Manager performance. Requested status of Arcola Street. City Manager and City Attorney responded. Canty: Satisfied with City Manager’s performance. Mayor: Acknowledged public support for city manager. Expressed viewpoint of current situation regarding council behavior. Inquired status of a local library separate from Wayne County jurisdiction; announced Earth Day on March 28. Expressed opposition to City Attorney’s opinion on supervision privileges of City Manager over City Clerk. Attorney remarked cannot violate charter; issue is clear in Section 6.9. Mayor does not want the responsibility of supervising City Clerk.
City Clerk Will provide information on attended seminar. City Manager There being no further business to come before Council, on Moved duly made by Canty, seconded by Wimberly and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of March 16, 2009 was adjourned at 10:20 PM
Respectfully Submitted, Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II Inkster City Mayor
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