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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, June 21, 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, June 21, 2010. Prior to the regular council meeting a motion to go into closed session was made by Canty and seconded by Crump at 7:04 p.m. to discuss pending litigation. Roll Call - Councilman: Canty - yes, Crump – yes, Hendricks - yes, Owens – yes, Williams – yes, Wimberly - yes, Mayor Hampton - excused. Motion carried unanimously. Council returned to open session at 7:39 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Pro-Tem/Councilman Wimberly called the meeting to order at 7:42 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 Honoarble Council Excused: Mayor Hilliard Hampton Approval of Agenda 10-06-158 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump To approve the agenda with the removal of 1 Presentation item – A (proclamation to Erskin Burrell, Jr.) and the addition of 1 New Business item K (pending litigation). Motion carried unanimously. Public Participation Nellene Moore - Expressed concerns with weeds and groundhogs at Annapolis Pointe. VaShawn Westbrook - Invited everyone to attend a Stop the Violence March on Saturday, June 26, 2010 beginning at the Elks open field on the corner of Inkster Road and Carlysle with a rally following at Wheatley Park. Ramsey Wared – Expressed concerns with a $3500 water bill he received as a result of a busted pipe. He was charged for sewage that he didn’t use and would like to find out what can be done. Michael Wells – Questioned if council passed a resolution with the necessary language, establishing the library as a city library since the previous resolution only notified Wayne County of their separation. Asked if any information had been sent to state to get funding and stated paperwork should be filed by June 30, 2010. Requested that the commission be allowed to contact the city attorney and that he and a couple members of council attend their meetings. Bernice Renee Bankhead – Expressed frustration with not being able to get a response from Bill Roberts after he initially came out to her home. Larry Motley - Requested clarification of ordinance subsection 155.117-Private Non-commercial recreation centers-which states a petition shall be submitted to council for review. Questioned if council has a copy of the Highwaymen’s bylaws and noted the planning commission shall determine the off street parking if they don’t have bylaws. Stated Mr. Eugene Moore (Overtime Bar) paid taxes for years but didn’t get a certificate of occupancy. Mentioned that Inkster road was zoned that there couldn’t be any automobile sites. Denard Shaw - Requested information regarding bulk trash pick up, enquired about the use of the old city hall and suggested it could be rented for office space, announced homes with graffiti located at 1310 Magnolia & 1461 Magnolia, and announced a Stop the Violence March on June 26, 2010 at noon and thanked everyone that will be attending Sandra Watley – Requested clarification of ordinance 155.046 - Thoroughfare mixed use districts-which states they should be located away from sensitive residential area Willie Johnson - Thanked Mayor & Council for getting home on his block demolished, requested more patrol on Durand Ct., stated drug free zone signs are needed, and there should be more police patrolling on the Fourth of July. Expressed concerns regarding a $900 water bill which has not yet been addressed by the water department. Curtisene Barge – Gave Census Report and is seeking help from community to ensure everyone is counted. Inkster is at 92% of enumeration but doesn’t know if this includes vacant homes and refusals. There are 2 weeks remaining in this phase; the next will be to verify vacancies. Residents who did not receive Census questionnaires or have questions can reach Curtisene at (313) 563-7717 (Office) or (313) 510-6059 (cell) or the local census office in Dearborn at (313) 749-1350. Presentation Presentation of certificates for the participants of the Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) Day by Bishop Starghill and Clarence Oden. Participants included the Florence St. Block Club, Princeton St. Block Club, Curtisene Barge (Census), Top Teens of America Detroit Chapter (under top Ladies of Dist), and the Top Ladies of Distinction Detroit Chapter. Public Hearing Consent Agenda 10-06-159 Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams Approve June 7, 2010 regular meeting minutes Motion carried unanimously. Boards and Commissions 10-06-160 Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump Re-appoint Dorothy Gardner to the aging commission for a 2 year term. Motion carried unanimously. 10-06-161 Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks Re-appoint Audrey Jean Searcy to the aging commission for a 2 year term. Motion carried unanimously. Previous Business Ordinances First Reading Second Reading New Business 10-06-162 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Approval of Contract of RDS Services (Cornerstone) for Early Retirement Reinsurance Program subject to the approval of the Administration and the City Attorney. Motion Carried Unanimously. Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump Approve National League of Cities 2010/11 annual dues in the amount of $3,258.55 plus an additional $162.90 optional legal defense fund contribution payment for a total of $3,420.90. Funds from account 101.101.958.000 (membership/subscription). Motion carried unanimously. 10-06-164 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump Approve a Block Party to be held at 1784 Meadowlane on Saturday, August 7, 2010. Motion carried unanimously. 10-06-165 Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump Approve payment of 2010/2011 budgeted transportation funds for the operation of the Nankin Transit Commission in the amount of $34,000. Funds from account 101.941.801.080. Motion carried unanimously. 10-06-166 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump Authorization for Fire Administration to purchase Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for all Firefighters. Funds will be taken from the 2010/2011 budget year, account 337-933. Motion carried unanimously. 10-06-167 Moved by Crump Seconded by Hendricks Award quotation for the repair and remarcite for the swimming pool at the Recreation Complex, from Advance Pool Services, Inc. in the amount of $12,000.00. Funds from Account # 208.751-976.000 (Capital Improvement). Motion carried unanimously. 10-06-168 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty Authorize the City Manager to sign the engagement letter with Alan Young and Associates. Motion carried unanimously. 10-06-169 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Adopt the Final 2009-10 Amended Budget as per the attached revenue & expenditure budget report. Motion carried unanimously. 10-06-170 Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump Authorize the Department of Public Service (DPS) to approve a contract for Spectron Denken Electrical, to include all tasks required for the installation of the Annapolis Pointe Development, Detention Basin Aeration Systems. Funds from account #243-691-974-000 (Capital Fund – Brownfield). Motion carried unanimously. 10-06-171 Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump Authorize City Manager to sign the Public Right of Way Acknowledgment Form received from Norfolk Southern (AECOM) Rail Road Office, in response to the city’s application for the water main and storm water pipes installation under the Rail Road easement during the Harrison Road Reconstruction Project. Motion carried unanimously. 10-06-172 Moved by Crump Seconded by Owens Authorize payment of lawsuit #0776532 in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Motion carried unanimously. Council Concerns Williams: Expressed concerns with Wayne County not opening the overflow receptors during the flood and as a result, 30 million gallons overflowed. Asked questions regarding the paving of the fire department’s. driveway. Enquired about receiving water bills in segments, the flat rate, and implementation of new monthly water bills and if there will there be a bidding process when we get new meters. Announced Town hall meeting at the Inkster Recreation Complex on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Thanked the entity that provided dumpsters after the flood. Canty: Discussed email he received regarding 26260 Avondale, a home owned by a bank in California, that needs the back grass cut Crump: Discussed a Crisis leadership training/seminar he attended in Columbus, OH in which he became aware of hazards unique to our community and learned how to find resources. Thanked Ms. Tammy Warren of the Crescent Circle Block club for a certificate he received. Hendricks: Asked if action should be taken tonight regarding the resolution for the library commission and directed the City Manager to work with the City Attorney and Michael Wells. 10-06-173 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump Authorize City Manager and City Attorney to formulate language for a resolution stating that the library plans to become a library of the city. Motion carried unanimously. Owens: Announced that the Michigan Municipal League (MML) selected him to serve on executive Board for local elected officials who participate in the planning of the curriculum elected officials take. Requested approval to attend the National Caucus of Local Elected officials Conference to be held August 11-14, 2010. Stated he was displeased with the cost of the flowers/planters on Michigan Ave. Announced "Daddy’s Giving Back" Picnic on Saturday, June 27, 2010 at the park off of John Daly. There will be arcade games, 2 carnival rides, moon bouncers, and food. Congratulated the administration especially Ms. Faison for getting the Wheatley Park Grant. Commented on the Justice Center and that this is our only chance to get a nicer center. Enquired about correspondence received from court regarding a line item budget. 10-06-174 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Authorize Councilman Owens or any member of council to attend the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Annual Summer Conference in Memphis, Tennessee to be held August 11-14, 2010. Motion carried unanimously. Wimberly: Supported Councilman Owens’ statement regarding the new Justice Center and reiterated we will also have a new YWCA. Directed the administration to post the Census information provided by Curtisene Barge and the answers to the bulk trash pick up process on the public access cable channel. Announced the Summer Music Fest which will be held Saturday, July 10 & 11, 2010 on Inkster Road. There will be entertainment, bouncers, pony rides, vendors, music-including blues, gospel, and R&B, and fireworks at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. For more information call (313) 563 -4232 ext. 21238. City Clerk No report at this time City Manager Thanked citizens and staff for attending the Wheatley Park Ceremony held on June 18, 2010. 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 June 21, 2010 was adjourned at 10:23 PM. Submitted, Jenneatta Mitchell (for Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk) City of Inkster ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
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