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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, convened in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, June 7, 2010 Prior to the regular council meeting a motion to go into closed session was made by Wimberly and seconded by Canty at 6:44 p.m. to discuss Pending Litigation. Roll Call – Canty, Crump, Hendricks, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton. Owens not present Moved by Canty, Seconded by Hendricks to return to open session at 7:13 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hampton 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. Moment for silence for Eddie Griffin. Roll Call Honorable Council Present: Michael Canty, Henry Crump, Timothy Williams, Marcus Hendricks, Patrick Wimberly, Mayor Hilliard Hampton Honorable Council Excused: Courtney Owens Approval of Agenda 10-06-126 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump To approve the agenda with the removal of Item F (vacate alley) and addition of Item M (litigation settlement). Motion carried unanimously. Public Participation A. J. Fikes: Requested intervention with Cherry Hill Square Apartments. Cerra Smith: Requested block party on Florence Street (placed under new business) Willie Johnson: Provided past military experience to Council and concern of public safety. Jerry Allen: Appealed for more law enforcement to protect children. Dennard Shaw/ LaShawn Westbrook: Announced the Stop The Violence Rally. Dorothy Gardner: Commented on Memorial Day Parade; announced senior spelling bee and encouraged young men to get involved in city functions. Requested support of senior center by purchasing t-shirts. Sandra Whatley: Concerned with motorcycle club, noise abatement and air quality, questioned compliance to city ordinance, and requested a full agenda packet. Lawrence and Tia Wells: Requested support for the Booker T. Dozier Scholarship fund by purchasing mugs. Jessie Shelby: Thanked Councilman Williams for checking on seniors after rain storm. Larry Motley: Read excerpts regarding Highway Men from newspaper. Concerned with ordinance compliance. Erskin Burrell, Jr: winner of National Spelling Bee. Mohammad Khan: Requested consideration to erect a rehabilitation center on John Daly. Kim Russell/Gladys Sanders: Experienced basement flood during Saturday’s rain storm; requested guidance to file claim. J W Jones: Experience basement flood. Requested guidance to file claim. Jean Searcy: Thanked city for demolishing home in her neighborhood. Jeannie Fields: Spring Clean awards given to participants. Lance McKay: Appreciated support of police, administration and residents during the funeral of his son, killed in an automobile incident. Asked that people do not text and drive. Developing Lance’s Law to prevent this from happening to anyone else. Ron Wolkowicz, Parks and Recreation Director presented the Memorial Day participants with trophies in several categories. 10-06-127 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Hendricks Present a proclamation and trophy to Erskin Burrell, Jr. at next council meeting in recognition of winning the National Spelling Bee. Ann K. Capela, City Manager introduced Gregory McCaffery, DPS Director and Mark Lloyd, Planning Director and thanked the selection committee for their assistance. Ann K Capela and Mayor Hampton displayed the $10,000.00 check received from the Tiger Foundation. Presentation Public Hearing 10-06-128 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Williams Open Eastern Out Fall Public Hearing at 9:06 p.m. Muzaffar Lakhani, City Engineer opened the Public Hearing with an explanation of the four outfalls on the eastern barrier. Kyle Cydo of Anderson Eckstein and Westrick gave a thorough presentation and explanation of why outfalls are necessary. Dennard Shaw asked if cost will affect budget and water rates. Council discussed water rate concerns. Peter Dobrzeniecki, Treasurer/Controller stated rates will go up 10% on July 1 based on usage. 10-06-129 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump Close Eastern Out Fall Public Hearing at 9:38 p.m. Consent Agenda 10-06-130 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump Approve May 17, 2010 regular meeting minutes May 27, 2010 special meeting minutes Milton Spokojny, City Attorney May 2010 invoice in the amount of $11,572.13 Motion carried unanimously. Boards and Commissions 10-06-131 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Mayoral appointment of Walter Starghill, Jr to the Economic Development Corporation 10-06-132 Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams Mayoral appointment of Herbert Johnson to the Economic Development Corporation 10-06-133 Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams Mayoral appointment of Deborah Walker to the Economic Development Corporation 10-06-134 Moved by Williams Seconded by Wimberly Mayoral appointment of Sheryl Stinson to the Economic Development Corporation 10-06-135 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump Mayoral appointment of Cassandra Leonard to the Economic Development Corporation 10-06-136 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump Mayoral appointment of Terrell LeCesne to the Economic Development Corporation 10-06-137 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Mayoral appointment of Patrick Wimberly to the Economic Development Corporation 10-06-138 Moved by Crump Seconded by Wimberly Mayoral appointment of Norma Wallace to the Economic Development Corporation 10-06-139 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Mayoral appointment of Ann K. Capela to the Economic Development Corporation 10-06-140 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Mayoral appointment of Jessie Moner to the Economic Development Corporation 10-06-141 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Appoint Muzaffar Lakhani, City Engineer to the Planning Commission. 10-06-142 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Reappointment of Edward Manier to the Planning Commission 10-06-143 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump Accept the resignation of Jan Gay from the Planning Commission Previous Business Ordinances First Reading Second Reading New Business 10-06-144 Moved by Crump Seconded by Wimberly Approve a block party to be held at 26233 Lehigh on June 26, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. 10-06-145 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump Approve Faithway Ministries’ Gospel Festival at 3100 Harrison to be held August 27-29, 2010. 10-06-146 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Williams Approve Michigan Conference of Seventh Day Adventists door to door missionary work in the City of Inkster during the months of June, July, and August of 2010. 10-06-147 Moved by Canty Seconded by Wimberly Allow payment of $2,973.50 to McKenna and Associates for the invoice dates May 7, 2010 and payment of $3,292.50 for invoice dated April 8, 2010 to McKenna and Associates for services rendered pertaining to the Inkster Market Place PUD. Funds to be reimbursed by the Developer, the Boji Group and/or Michigan at Daly, LLC per the executed Letter of Understanding dated March 9, 2010. 10-06-148 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Consider approval of Site Plan (Planning Commission Case #09-14B (SCU) to allow a used car dealership to be located at 26266 Michigan Avenue subject to: That the applicant complies with Planning Sections 155.183 and 155.134 of the Inkster Zoning Code; that the applicant complies with Planning commission’s recommendations for addressing Section 155.134(B) to install a 3 ˝ foot greenbelt with brick pillars and decorative fence or receive a Variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals prior to receiving City Council Approval; that the applicant complies with Section 155.074 of the Inkster Zoning Code (Walls) or receive a Variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals; that the applicant reconfigures the display vehicles in order to accommodate any additional customer parking demands. Any future reconfiguration must provide appropriate access and circulation of the site and shall have administrative review and approval if deemed necessary by the City Administration; that the applicant complies with all applicable codes pertaining to water, storm and sanitary sewer installations and connections; that the applicant complies with all local, county, state, and federal regulations; and that the applicant removes spiking from fencing. 10-06-149 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump Consider formal execution of a streetscape easement purchased from Michigan & Inkster Properties, LLC (L.A. Insurance Agency) for road improvements associated with the MDOT Enhancement Grant being legally described as: Easement Area No. 1., Easement Area No. 2, and Easement Area No. 3 10-06-150 Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams Enter into a contract with TEI Environmental Solutions or Asti Environmental to provide Asbestos and Hazardous Material Surveys and Demolition Specifications for demolition of residential, multi-residential, and commercial property and a school with Federal NSP and CDBG funds. 10-06-151 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Williams To enter into an agreement between the American Gun Buy Back, LLC and the City of Inkster Police Department. 10-06-152 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Consider awarding a contract to one of the contractors listed below in the amount not to exceed $93,500.00 to remove and replace the driveway in front of the Fire Station. Funds from account #337-974 (capitol improvement account). 10-06-153 Moved by Williams Seconded by Crumo Consider adopting the Michigan Emergency Management Assistance Compact (MEMAC) as promulgated by the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD). 10-06-154 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump To award quotation for the purchase/installation of room improvements for the Multi-Purpose Room at the Recreation Complex, from Dorsey Williams Construction Co. in the amount of $27,900.00. Award pending insurance documentation. Funds from Account #208.751-977.000 (Capital Improvement). Motion carried unanimously. 10-06-155 Moved by Crump Seconded by Hendricks Authorize the payment of settlement 09-1023 not to exceed $10,000.00 Motion Carried Unanimously 10-06-156 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Authorize a block party request from Cierra Smith on June 12 with the approval of the administration. 10-06-157 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump Amend Resolution 08-07-174 to reflect new vendor fees for special events. $300 for food vendors $200 for merchandise vendors Council Concerns Hendricks: Attended two Inkster events and recommended all should see the Inkster Choir. Crump: Attended a luncheon at Starfish School. Alarming information received and encouraged all to eat healthier. Canty: Announced Spanish classes are available through Denise Champagne 313.561.2382. Williams: Announced Town Hall Meeting on June 9 at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex beginning at 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Requested information on Annapolis Pointe, H&H metals, Wheatley Park and Venus Tavern. City Clerk Announced new granddaughter born in April. City Manager Announced 160 tickets were given by the Tiger Foundation for local children in addition to the grant received. There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Hendricks, seconded by Councilman Crump and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of June 7, 2010 was adjourned at 10:42 pm Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
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