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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, April 19, 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 19, 2010. Prior to the regular council meeting a motion to go into closed session was made by Crump, seconded by Williams at 6:39 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations, pending litigation, labor issue. Roll Call – Canty, Crump, Hendricks, Williams, Wimberly. Owens arrived at 6:54 p.m.; Mayor Hampton arrived at 7:15 p.m. Moved by Owens, Seconded by Williams to return to open session at 7:37 p.m.
Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:40 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 Hampton
Approval of Agenda 10-04-092 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump To approve the agenda with the removal of Item 10A and the addition of 10C as discussed in closed session. Motion carried unanimously. Public Participation Dr. Terrell LeCesne: Requested status of U-Verse broadcasting council meeting and how the noise ordinance applies to the motorcycle club. Larry Motley: Commented on City Manager’s response and temporary certificate of occupancy permit. Requested answers from Department Heads, who are present. (Mayor Hampton agreed to Q & A session with Department Heads with the consent of council after public participation session). Mario Fundarski: Concerned with Westwood school district’s asian language curriculum. Encouraged citizens to file an affidavit to seek a seat for the school board election. Sandra Watley: Concerned with safety of citizens, police presence and city’s vision. Suggested a mini station on the south end of Inkster Road. George Williams: Expressed displeasure of a motorcycle club in the city. Commented on legal strategy. Gave opinion of separating court and police station. Diane Williams: Requested council signatures on certificates of excellence to children at Thompson Towers. Eddie and Virginia Dillard: Suggested the high water bill calculation may be caused by faulty equipment; asked for investigation. Gave opinion of city manager’s response letter as irrelevant. Willie Johnson: Concerned with homes being stripped of siding, air quality, sidewalks, scrap metal company and cement company activity. Larry Smith: Remarked on a letter received from Congressman Dingell and Senator Levin regarding food inspections. Commented on poison ivy in vacant lots. Monet Thomas: Owner of Esquire Motel. Requested increased assistance from police department. Commented on activity around motel, condition of her establishment, hard work of her husband and pride to be Inkster resident. LeShawn Westbrook and Dennard Shaw: Encouraged council and residents to join them in promoting more block clubs and assist police in making Inkster a better place. Presentation Mayor Hampton allowed the Department Heads to comment on temporary certificate of occupancy and procedure to open a private club in the City of Inkster. Public Hearing Consent Agenda 10-04-093 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump § April 5, 2010 regular meeting minutes§ Milton Spokojny, City Attorney March invoice in the amount of $11,099.88§ May 2010 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $141,327.35Motion carried unanimously. Boards and Commissions No appointments. Previous Business 10-04-094 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Owens Remove Sell’s Equipment Quotation from the TABLE. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-04-095 Moved by Canty Seconded by Wimberly Consider accepting Sell’s 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 10-04-096 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Remove Munn Tractor Sales, Inc. Quotation from the TABLE. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-04-097 Moved by Crump Seconded by Owens Consider accepting Munn Tractor Sales, Inc. quotation for City of Inkster to purchase two landscaping trailers in the amount of #3,165.00 each, totaling $6,330.00. Motion Carried Unanimously Ordinances First Reading Second Reading 10-04-098 Moved by Owens Seconded by Canty Consider approval of Second Reading of Cross Connection Control Ordinance of City of Inkster General Provisions Ordinance 215, Article 1-12 Motion Carried Unanimously New Business 10-04-099 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Consider approval to purchase 5 patron computers, the Smart Access Management Program (SAM) along with the SAM filtering system, and a computer information access station in the amount not to exceed $15,899 to come out of the Furniture/Equipment line-item of the library’s budget. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-04-100 Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump Authorize the Administration to settle claim 10-789 in an amount not to exceed $216,000.00. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-04-101 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Acknowledge Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II will attend the National Conference of Black Mayors 2010 annual convention May 12 through May 16 in Cincinnati Ohio. Motion Carried Unanimously Council Concerns Wimberly: Requested status of 2010 census and how is the Administration addressing those who did not receive a form. Williams: Requested: 1) procedure and time frame for responding to citizens with questions at the council meeting; 2) language of curfew ordinance; 3) status of crime mapping system and 4) Annapolis Pointe audit. Canty: Requested grant procedure information from McKenna & Associates. Crump: Congratulated Image Committee for organizing an award ceremony for Gracie Cees and Dairy Queen Façade improvement and anniversary celebration. Hendricks: Requested support from council for language change of City of Inkster Charter Section 4.10 "Nominations". Suggested city attorney draft language. Owens: Concerned with court, police station, image, property value, issuance of temporary certificate of occupancy, ease of business license in city for some and not others. Resented being misrepresented. Mayor: Open to suggestions to maintain image of city but cautioned must be responsible and adhere to the legal process. Paid tribute to Benjamin Hooks, former NAACP executive director. Mentioned the ceremony on Michigan Avenue for Gracie Cees and Dairy Queen in the DDA boundaries. Suggested funding the cable commission budget. Emphasized the Michigan Avenue/John Daly project will create jobs. Supported language change and possible elimination of districts and vote council in at-large. Suggested a special meeting to discuss the issue. City Clerk Announced May 4, 2010 school election and absentee application/ballot availability. City Manager The National Kidney Foundation program of April 28, 2010 in Lansing is recognizing the City of Inkster for the work on the senior center. Stated census forms are available at city hall; census director has been informed of gaps in citizens receiving the form. Councilman Hendricks reminded citizens of spring clean program May 15 beginning at 9:30 am at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex. Continental breakfast and t-shirts for volunteers 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m.
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 April 19, 2010 was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. 
Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk City of Inkster ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor City of Inkster
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