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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, February 1, 2010 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, February 1, 2010. Prior to the Regular Meeting, Council convened in closed session at 7:08 p.m. regarding pending litigation. Motion by Williams, Seconded by Hendricks Council returned to open session at 7:26 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:35 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, Marcus Hendricks, Courtney Owens, Timothy Williams, Patrick Wimberly, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II Approval of Agenda 10-02-018 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump To approve the agenda as presented with the addition of two items o Allow Chair to maintain ordero Settlement not to exceed $5,000.00.Public Participation Mary McClendon: Commissioner Joan Gephardt representative expressed gratitude for the City of Inkster allowing the Wayne County Commissioners to meet at City Hall. Dorothy Gardner: Expressed concern for water bills, city hall phone system, Christmas lights, and microphones at Council table. Nellene Moore: Expressed concern for dead trees/vines; a home that needs to be demolished, overgrowth and clutter. Willie Johnson: Stressed city should be shovel ready. Bessie Jones: Discontent with water bill. Presentation · Mayor Hampton swore in newly appointed police officers.· Police Chief Gregory Gaskin presented plaques to officers assisting with crime prevention efforts.· Councilman Canty acknowledged the effort Baylor-Woodson 3-5 graders of presenting the history of the City of Inkster under the direction of Ms. Jo Vaughn.· Acknowledgement of Saturday’s ceremony for graduating auxiliary police officers.Public Hearing Consent Agenda 10-02-019 Moved by Owens Seconded by Wimberly January 19, 2010 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Boards and Commissions 10-02-020 Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Reappointment of Doyse Thompson to the Library and Historical Society for a two year term. Motion carried unanimously. 10-02-021 Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Mayoral appointment of Patrick Wimberly to the Downtown Development Authority for a four year term Motion Carried Unanimously. 10-02-022 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Reappointment of William Taylor to the Board of Canvassers for a four year term. Motion Carried Unanimously. Previous Business Ordinances First Reading Second Reading New Business 10-02-023 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump Authorize DPS to have Priority One Emergency install emergency equipment on the new patrol car purchase for Inkster Housing in the amount of $5,977.00. Funds will be provided from the Garage Fund and reimbursed back from the Police (JAG) Grant Funds. Motion Carried Unanimously. 10-02-024 Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump TABLE: Fire and Police Administration to purchase a commercial grade Elliptical Work-out machine, costing $4,170.00. The cost will be split between the two departments using account numbers 337-740 (Fire) and 306-933 (Police). Motion Carried Unanimously.
10-02-025 Moved by Williams Seconded by Williams Authorize DPS to have Kropf Service Company to purchase and install two (2) heat exchangers to replace in roof top units #2 & unit #5 at City Hall. The cost for parts and labor is $6,752.00 plus a 15% contingency ($1,012.80), a total of $7,764.80. Budgeted funds from Account #661-000-140-000 (Equipment Rental and Furniture). Motion Carried Unanimously. 10-02-026 Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Chair to maintain order during all Council meetings. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED whenever a Council Member is disruptive and violates any of the rules accepted by this City Council to immediately call for a recess of the meeting, come back from recess and then, impose censure immediately at the same meeting. Motion Carried Unanimously. 10-02-027 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump Authorize the Administration to resolve settlement #10-001 in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00. Motion Carried Unanimously. Council Concerns Canty: Announced National Aeronautic Week. Hendricks: Announced Viking Pride upcoming program honoring football team. Crump: Congratulated new police officers and auxiliary police officers and commended them on their willingness to serve. Mentioned Chamber of Commerce meeting. Williams: Spoke on water bill and barricade issue. Requested authorization to attend MML weekend core training. 10-02-028 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump Allow eligible Council members to attend MML academy on February 27. 2010. Motion Carried Unanimously. Owens: Acknowledged journalist present at the meeting. Asked the Administration to review B&L Landscaping contract and prospect of local business to do work. Mayor: Shared grant information. Discussed district requirements in Charter for those in elected positions. Mentioned his accompanying a Rev. Hearn, Sr. mission group to Haiti and his experience. City Clerk No report. City Manager Remarked on earlier statements regarding phone system and street barriers. Requested decision on business cards from Council. Discussion on Rosenau site and NSP funds. 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 February 1, 2010 was adjourned at 9:25 PM.
Respectfully Submitted, Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk City of Inkster ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor City of Inkster
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