City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
March 1, 2010

City of Inkster, Michigan

Regular Council Meeting

Monday, March 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, March 1, 2010.

Call Meeting to Order

Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:46 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, Marcus Hendricks, Patrick Wimberly, Mayor Hilliard Hampton

Approval of Agenda

10-03-048 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty

To approve the agenda as presented with the addition of 3 items. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Participation

Michael Greene – Expressed residents concerns with Venus Tavern Questioned why City Manager is still employed.
Denard Shaw – Discussed water bill concerns, stated citizens should be informed of special meetings, and asked if money will be saved by consolidating department heads.
Virginia Dillard – Discussed $800 water bill.
Carmen Mitchell – Thanked Council for wearing their Census shirts. Announced Inkster Democratic Club’s letter writing campaign for InfoTech Funding. Asked citizens to sign letter and give to Councilman Williams
Willie Johnson – Noticed new appointed Department Heads and expressed importance of public safety
Dorothy Gardner – Concerned about Housing Employees and separation from the union, requested Christmas lights on Middlebelt and Michigan Ave., asked about senior center.
Stephanie Bradshaw – Asked for clarification of InfoTech funding/jobs.

Presentation

Elder Friendly Community Initiative by Cheryl Cushingberry, Bob Constan, Joan Gebhardt, Dan Dozemer, and Jerietha Kennedy

Public Hearing

Consent Agenda

10-03-049 Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams

February 15, 2010 regular meeting minutes
February 20, 2010 special meeting minutes

Motion carried unanimously.

Boards and Commissions

10-03-050 Moved by Williams Seconded by Wimberly

Re-activate the Inkster Beautification Committee and appoint the South West Block Club.

Motion carried unanimously.

10-03-051 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens

Appointment of Curtisene Barge to the Board of Review for a 1-year term to expire December 31, 2010.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

10-03-052 Moved by Owens Seconded by Hendricks

Appoint

Motion Carried Unanimously.

Previous Business

Ordinances

First Reading

Second Reading

New Business

10-03-053 Moved by Williams Seconded by Owens

Authorize Administration to extend contract with Torre & Bruglio to perform installation of flowers and mulch at the Inkster City Hall in the amount of $5,774.00 (flowers-139 flats; combination of Red Salvia/White Begonias and green leaf flowers @ $4,762 and mulch-22 yds @ $1,012). Funds from account #401-401-801 (Professional Services).

Motion Carried Unanimously.

10-03-054 Moved by Owens Seconded by Canty

Authorization to issue change order #1 to Tyger Excavating, Inc. to remove the block barricades at Henry Ruff and Andover to open the street for thru traffic.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

10-03-055 Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams

Consider authorizing change order #5 to the contract of Skyline Contractors to relocate an irrigation pipe which interferes with the alignment of new 84 inch CSO pipe in the golf course area for the amount not to exceed $8,500.00 + 10% contingency $850.00, a total amount of $9,350.00. Funds from account # 592-000-150-000.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

10-03-056 Moved by Canty to REMOVE Seconded by Owens

Authorize administration to apply for Round X EPA grant, recently announced @ 60% local match. Part A (Total project amount @ $2,300,000.00) and Part B ($4,600,000.00) for the CSO and SSO projects. The 60% local match will be paid from Water and Sewer funds account.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

10-03-057 Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks

Authorize resolution in support of Garden City.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

10-03-058 Moved by Hendricks TO TABLE Seconded by Owens

Choose one of the City Manager’s 3 recommendations for legal services

Motion Carried Unanimously.

10-03-059 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty

Approve request to for a public hearing to take place on March 15, 2010 for grant applications to be submitted to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

Council Concerns

Crump: Had conversation with owner of Venus Tropical Tavern regarding complaints of loud music between 11:30 p.m.-2:00 a.m. from residents. The owner was very cooperative and assured him the problem will be resolved.

Wimberly: Suggested that Council set a date for the City Manager’s annual evaluation. The evaluation was scheduled for March 29, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Suggested that administration call other cities to see what amount they applied for regarding the EECBG grant

Canty: Responded to comment made earlier about an illegal meeting that supposedly took place. He would like to see the roll call from this meeting. Expressed concerns with why the City of Inkster didn’t receive the EECBG grant especially when we used McKenna

Owens: Questioned City Manager’s report regarding the EECBG grant and asked what amount we applied for. Received information that was requested at last Monday’s special meeting regarding housing separation from AFSCME and would like City Attorney to look at it. Asked if City would be considered an "interested party" if they wanted to appeal the ruling. Requested an update from the City Manager regarding a closed session court item.

Williams: Expressed importance of Council giving recommendation in opposition of Housing Employees separation from AFSCME.

Hendricks: Questioned if the Housing Commission has the final decision regarding Housing’s separation from AFSCME and stated that council needs more information before any action is taken.

Mayor: Received a letter from MRA, a company that performs research in politics, asking if the City is in need of their services. The City Manager is to make copies and distribute to Council. Received a questionnaire for 911 that needs to be completed. Stated that he is a very accessible Mayor and open to discussion.

City Clerk

No report at this time

City Manager

No additional report

Council conveved in closed session at 10:15 p.m. regarding pending litigation and contract negotiations. Motion made by Canty, seconded by Wimberly. Motion carried unanimously. Council returned to open session at 11:10 p.m. Motion made by Owens, seconded by Crump. Motion carried unanimously.

There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Wimberly, seconded by Councilman Canty and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of March 1, 2010 was adjourned at 11:13 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk
City of Inkster
ATTEST:
Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
City of Inkster

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