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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, July 6, 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 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:44 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 L. Hampton II Approval of Agenda 10-07-178 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump To approve the agenda as amended during the Orientation session. Motion carried unanimously. Public Participation LaShawn Westbrook and Dennard Shaw: Remarked on success of "Stop the Violence" walk. Announced next scheduled walk; invited all to attend. Willie Johnson: Commented on police patrol, violence, Housing occupancy, 2010 Census numbers, concrete company and contractors. Hardy Robb: Remarked on support of police and friends during father’s funeral. Recommended solutions for violence in the city. Katherine Delouce: Inkster Postmaster encouraged all to continue using the postal system to avoid shortened service. Don Nicholson: Crusin’ Michigan CEO announced the 3 year growth of the program, affiliations and the Inkster Summer Music Fest. Presentation Public Hearing Consent Agenda 10-07-179 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump Approve June 21, 2010 regular meeting minutes Milton Spokojny, City Attorney June invoice in the amount of $11,778.38 June 2010 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $141,327.35. July 2010 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $141.327.35. Motion carried unanimously. Boards and Commissions Previous Business Ordinances First Reading Second Reading New Business 10-07-180 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Approve the modification of the Personnel Policy Manual by adding section on Insurance Coverage. Subject to the approval of the city attorney. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-07-181 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump To enter into an agreement between Isaiah McKinnon Group, LLC, and the City of Inkster Police Department for Cultural Diversity Training. The cost of the program is $9,000.00 to be paid for out of the training fund account no. 305-960, 306-960, and 310-960. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-07-182 Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Consider approval of the revision to the Inkster Task Force Bylaws. After brief discussion this item was TABLED and a request to have information on the programs that the Task Force has undertaken since it has been in existence. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-07-183 Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Enter into a contract with VanAssche Construction LLC, Farrow Group, Inc. and Homrich Inc. to provide asbestos and hazardous abatement and demolition services and federal NSP and CDBG funds. Motion Carried Nay - Williams Council Concerns Williams: Expressed thanks to those in attendance at the Town Hall Meeting and invited all to attend the Summerfest. Canty: Expressed appreciation to Dennard Shaw who is working toward issues to stop violence in the City of Inkster. Gave suggestions on controlling the violence and illegal activity. Encouraged neighborhood watches. Crump: Spoke of the importance of healthy life styles for children and adults. Commented on the Town Hall meeting and Stop the Violence march; how the police cannot be everywhere; encouraged citizens to get involved and give the message "We are not going to tolerate violence in our City". Owens: Encouraged citizens to get involved with neighborhood and report situations. Take ownership of our city; support the good events instead of dwelling on bad. Suggested programs to mode and shape the children who are the future leaders. Requested inquiry into lack of work being performed by DPS when cleaning up brush/trash. Mayor: Reminded residents and friends of the Summer Music Fest on July 10-11; with an excellent lineup and firework display. Commended Councilman Williams’ on Town Hall Meeting and the turnout. Encouraged citizens to enjoy the city which was designated a senior friendly community. Be mindful of volunteer opportunities and reminded everyone the senior community has recently volunteered to work in the Inkster City Hall lobby. City Clerk Reminded citizens there is still time to apply for the absentee ballot for the August 3 Primary election. City Manager Encouraged all to come to the Summer Music Fest. Mayor Hampton stated it would be helpful if more current events appeared in the Items of Interest report to keep council abreast of what is occurring in the city (hot button information). There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Canty, seconded by Councilman Owens and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 at 8:57 p.m. Submitted, Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
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