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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, April 5, 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, April 5, 2010. Prior to the regular council meeting a motion to go into closed session was made by Hendricks and seconded by Canty at 6:25 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations and attorney/client privilege. Roll Call Canty, Crump, Hendricks, Owens (arrived at 6:32), Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton (excused). Moved by Williams, Seconded by Owens to return to open session at 7:15 p.m.
Call Meeting to Order Mayor Pro Tem Wimberly called the meeting to order at 7:30 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 Honorable Council Excused: Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II
Approval of Agenda 10-04-074 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump To approve the agenda with the removal of Item B and amend Item K to read Miller Canfield in place of Allen Brothers. Motion carried unanimously. Public Participation Jeannie Fields Announced April 15 Town Hall Meeting to be held at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex, 6:30. Curtisene Barge Census coordinator invited citizens to become involved, encouraged submitting census form and announced July as deadline for submission of forms. Sandra Watley: - Protested motorcycle club recently located in City. Concerned with property values, safety, population and businesses. Larry Motley Concerned with crime, motorcycle club and ordinance compliance. Joe Burton Yielded time to Mr. Motley Concerned with safety, image of city and beautification program. Virginia Dillard Difficulty with water bill. Dennard Shaw Encouraged citizens and leaders of the community to get involved to prevent crime in the city and report problems. George Williams Questioned procedure of occupancy permit and sign ordinance. Michelle Hammons Would like to purchase property on Durand Street. Willie Johnson Questioned Police Department staffing, demolitions and Cement Company. Arthur Hudgens Questioned zoning, permit process and health care proposal. Savannah Johnson Announced 50th anniversary for Bishop King and asked people to pray. Ernest Hendricks Suggested a bus stop at Michigan Avenue and Inkster Road. Concerned with noise generated by motorcycles and encouraged the situation be monitored. Volunteered his services. Courtney Owens Reminded persons in attendance of civil and constitutional rights. Ensured citizens he will make sure all requirements are met. Presentation Presentation of congratulatory plaque by Councilman Canty to DeArtriss Coleman-Richardson for community service above and beyond the call of duty. Public Hearing Consent Agenda 10-04-075 Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams March 15, 2010 regular meeting minutes February 23, 2010 special meeting minutes March 29, 2010 special meeting minutes Invoice for Team-building and Goal-setting Project in the amount of $3,500 Motion carried unanimously. Boards and Commissions 10-04-076 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Appoint Dante Williams as an alternate to the Board of Review. Term expires 12/31/10. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-04-077 Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Reappoint Lilly Allen, At Large, to the Library and Historical Commission for a two year term. Motion Carried Unanimously Previous Business Ordinances First Reading 10-04-078 Moved by Owens Seconded by Canty Consider approval of First Reading of Cross Connection Control Ordinance of City of Inkster General Provisions Ordinance 215, Article 1-12 Second Reading New Business 10-04-079 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump Adopt State of Michigan Proclamation designating April 2010 as Sexual Awareness Month in Michigan. Motion Carried Unanimously. 10-04-080 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Ratification of the UAW Contract (Supervisors). Motion Carried Unanimously. 10-04-081 Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump Authorization to purchase a Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator, for the Fire Departments ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) program. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-04-082 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Consider scheduling a Public Hearing on June 7, 2010 for the project plan to be submitted to DNRE for the purpose of SRF (State Revolving Fund) loan application for Phase II (Eastern Outfalls CSO project) compliance plan. Motion Carried Unanimously. 10-04-083 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Consider authorizing change order No. 1 to the contract awarded to Anderson, Eckstein, and Westrick, Inc. (AEW), (contract of hydraulic modeling for the eastern outfalls and Ecorse creek storm water redirecting to the Rouge River), to include preparation of SRF Project Plan and application for the same project Motion Carried Unanimously. 10-04-084 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Consider the approval of a special conditions use request to collocate additional antennas and microwave dishes onto an existing tower and to construct their equipment shelter on the premises on 30006 N. Industrial Drive as recommended by the Planning Commission at its March 22, 2010 meeting. Motion Carried Unanimously. 10-04-085 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Consider the approval of a special conditions use request to collocate additional antennas and microwave dishes onto an existing tower and to construct their equipment shelter on the premises of 27100 Avondale Avenue as recommended by the Planning Commission at its March 22, 2010 meeting Motion Carried Unanimously. 10-04-086 Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump Consider entering Streetscape Easement Agreements with the Merchants Walk, LLC (Inkster Town Center) and Howard Gabbert & Lula Vushaj (Early Bird, Inc. II) for improvements per the MDOT Enhancement Grant. Motion Carried Unanimously. 10-04-087 Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams Consider approval to enter into an intergovernmental Agreement with the Charter County of Wayne to file civil lawsuits against owners of blighted property under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program for demolition. Motion Carried Unanimously. 10-04-088 Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams Consider approval authorizing the City Manager to retain the Law Firm of Allen Brothers Miller Canfield to assist the City of Inkster with legal matters related to Boji Development. Motion Carried Unanimously. 10-04-089 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Williams Adopt Council Resolution adopting the 5 Goals/Responsibilities and Timelines developed at the City Council Work Session Retreat on February 20, 2010 Motion Carried Unanimously. 10-04-090 Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks Consider accepting Sells Equipment Quotation to purchase two (2) 2010 New Holland T1530 Compact Tractor and Loader, and two (2) 2010 Exmark Commercial Zero Turn Mowers w/rea (Rear Bagger) in the amount of $72,863.20. Motion Carried Unanimously to TABLE to the April 19, 2010 meeting 10-04-091 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Consider accepting Munn Tractor Sales, Inc. quotation for City of Inkster to purchase two landscaping trailers Motion Carried Unanimously to TABLE to the April 19, 2010 meeting Council Concerns Hendricks: Acknowledgement to Curtisene Barge for serving on Board of Review and Code Enforcement for cleaning graffiti on Michigan Avenue. Announced April 15 Town Hall Meeting at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex. Stated all must work on the image of the city. Crump: Stated Governor proclaimed April, Domestic Awareness Month; suggested all should get involved. Provided synopsis of trip to Washington DC. Owens: Requested a proclamation for Bishop King. Reiterated a systematic implementation of new business policy needs to be established. Made reference to businesses that were not issued temporary certificates of occupancy. Voiced concern for rights being violated, disrespect of staff and council, parks not being maintained and without equipment. Asked if mandates will be placed on the motorcycle club; outlining hours of operation and request the signage at their location be taken down. Williams: Commended citizens for attending tonights meeting and would like to see this type of attendance all the time. Encouraged parents to speak to children about drugs ask questions and speak out. Announced a census walk on April 10. Wimberly: Asked who responds to citizens? Why are responses not on website and requested they be posted and be sufficient (City Manager responded). Asked city manager to provide council copies of responses. (Other council members voiced their opinion on the need to inform constituents).
City Clerk No report City Manager Gave synopsis of report on foreclosures. Council asked questions regarding Annapolis Pt. audit, aerators and association fees and responsibility of maintaining property/land. Will provide a timetable for the projects.
There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Owens, seconded by Councilman Hendricks and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of April 5, 2010 was adjourned at 10:18 p.m. 
Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk City of Inkster ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor City of Inkster
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