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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, August 16, 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, August 2, 2010 Prior to the City Council regular meeting Council convened in closed session for Personnel. Moved by Crump, Seconded by Wimberly to go into closed session at 7:12 p.m. Moved by Crump, Seconded by Wimberly to recess at 7:28 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:32 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 10-08-215 Moved by Crump Seconded by Hendricks To approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Public Participation Michael Wells: Questions regarding library millage proposal and future of library operations if millage does not pass. Gregory McCaffery: Addressed dismissal by city manager. Handed packages to Council containing summary of actions, road sidewalk project and correspondence. Requested a decision from Council. Lisa Carter: 26436 Stanford abandoned, overgrown backyard, raccoons in chimney. Needs to be addressed. Noel Carter: Requested action for Dartmouth home with illegal activity. Dorothy Gardner: Congratulated Police Department for National Night Out celebration. Requested information on lobbyist activity. Requested new Pavilion for Wheatley Park and Christmas decorations for Middlebelt Road and Michigan Avenue. Robin Morris: Announced Literacy Day Event on September 18 at Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex beginning at noon. A 14 community effort with outstanding sponsorship. DeMarco Benford: Asked for support of Inkster Raiders Youth Football and Cheerleader program. Dennard Shaw: Announced Stop the Violence march on August 21 from 11am to 3pm. Deborah Adams: Requested block party. Thanked Mr. Shaw for fight against crime and encouraged more block clubs. Ms. Bush: Stated son has been targeted by bullies. Encouraged parents to train children at home. Willie Johnson: Criticized the cement dust on Michigan Avenue. Suggested Charter change. Acknowledged block clubs attempt to fight crime. Encouraged ministers and parents to become more involved with our youth. Presentation Bishop Walter Starghill: Beautification Day award recognition in the TIFA district. Mayor Hampton congratulated all those who participated. Public Hearing Consent Agenda 10-08-216 Moved by Owens Seconded by Hendricks July 2, 2010 regular meeting minutes September 2010 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $141,327.35 Milton Spokojny, City Attorney July invoice in the amount of $11,628.94 Motion Carried Unanimously Boards and Commissions 10-08-217 Moved by Williams Seconded by Wimberly Reappoint Nellene Moore to the Aging Committee for a two year term. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-08-218 Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks Rescind resolution 10-08-208. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-08-219 Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks Appoint Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II to the Economic Development Corporation. Motion Carried Unanimously Previous Business 10-08-220 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Remove Selecting proposal for City Audit Services from table. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-08-221 Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks Consider selecting proposal for City audit services and enter into a contract with Alan C. Young & Associates, subject to approval by the city attorney. Motion Carried Unanimously Ordinances First Reading Second Reading New Business 10-08-222 Moved by Crump Seconded by Owens Approve a block party to be held on September 6, 2010 on Andover between John Daly and Sylvia. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-08-223 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Consider transferring ownership of the Allen Lumber site to the DDA. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-08-224 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Williams Enter into a contract with the recommended lowest responsible bidder to provide construction services for the redevelopment of Wheatley Park utilizing Wayne County, Tigers Foundation and City TIFA funds. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-08-225 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump Approve a Brownfield Plan for the Inkster Market Place (to be made part of). Motion Carried Unanimously 10-08-226 Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams Approve payment to Canton Concrete in the amount of $7,887.00 for the Inkster road sidewalk installation, north of Michigan Avenue. Nay: Williams Motion Carried 10-08-227 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Canty Approve ballot language for proposed Library Millage to be placed on the November 2, 2010 Gubernatorial Ballot. Motion Carried Unanimously Council Concerns Mayor: Encouraged businesses to maintain appearance for the community. Owens: Recommended changing districts based on census. Encouraged curb side recycling. Canty: Suggested having young people role play council and receive recognition for being strong citizens and academically responsible. City Clerk Thanked those who assisted with making the Primary Election successful. City Manager Will respond to Ms. Gardner’s lobbyist inquiry. Members of council will attend MML and National League of Cities conference. Council reconvened in closed session at 8:57 p.m. Council returned to open session at 9:58 p.m. Discussion with Honorable Judge Sylvia James, Peter Dobrzeniecki, William Lawrence, Ann K. Capela, Mayor and Council regarding payment of vendors, bank accounts with city tax identification number, relationship between the 22nd District Court and City Administration. Councilman Owens left at 11:00 p.m. Mayor Hampton directed Administration to resolve items discussed by August 17 and provide City Council with results or reasons why matter of payroll, uniforms and services rendered cannot be resolved. There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Canty,, seconded by Crump and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of August 16, 2010 was adjourned at 11:48 p.m. Submitted, Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
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