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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, September 7, 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, September 7, 2010 Prior to the City Council regular meeting Council convened in closed session for Pending Litigation. Moved by Canty, Seconded by Crump to go into closed session at 6:57 p.m. Moved by Williams, Seconded by Crump to return to open session at 7:46 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:50 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, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II Honorable Council Excused: Patrick Wimberly Approval of Agenda 10-09-230 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty To approve the agenda as presented with the addition of two items as discussed during Orientation. Motion carried unanimously. Public Participation Commissioner Gebhardt: Announced a financial informational forum open to Wayne County residents. DeArtriss Richardson: Remarked on recent incident at Venus Tavern. Encouraged all to assist Inkster High School in efforts to secure monies for a new playing field. Dorothy Gardner: Requested information regarding parking tickets and procedure to post office hours and special meetings. Suggested more urban farming and encouraging youth participation. J W Jones: Asked why there was not a class action suit against Inkster in relation to flooded basements. Angel Lucas: Petitioned for update to King Park. Dennard Shaw: Pleaded with residents to speak up, talk up and stand up against crime. Willie Johnson: Commented on recent crime, council incidents and police patrol suggestions. James Blanks: Requested procedure for Womack Temple to hold a festival. Sandra Watley: Announced community meeting. Commented on leadership decisions. Robin Morris: Invited all to attend the Literacy Rally; announced program, giveaways and transportation service. Mayor congratulated Ms. Morris on her efforts. LaShawn Westbrook: Invited all to attend a Youth Summit. Presentation Kim Avery – MDOT – Provided Michigan Avenue streetscape update. Estimated completion date Sept. 2012. Brian – Census Bureau – Presented a plaque of appreciation to the City of Inkster for serving as a role model for other cities. Mayor Hampton acknowledged Rica Caldwell and Curtisene Barge for their efforts. Denise Champagne: Presented Senior Olympic participants with certificates. Inkster brought home 37 metals. Public Hearing Consent Agenda 10-09-231 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty August 26, 2010 special meeting minutes with correction of Allen Young to Allen Bros. City Attorney July invoice in the amount of $11,787.77. Motion Carried Unanimously Boards and Commissions 10-09-232 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Reappointment of Doris Horne to the Aging Committee Motion Carried Unanimously 10-09-233 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Appoint City Manager and DPS Director as an alternate to the Central Wayne County Sanitation Authority. Motion Carried Unanimously Previous Business Ordinances First Reading Second Reading New Business 10-09-234 Moved by Crump Seconded by Hendricks Award Johnston Lithograph, Inc., for the printing of 13,000 City of Inkster Calendars for the year 2011, in an amount of $5,785.00 based upon quotations received for this project. This request is also to authorize a contingency amount of no more than $1,000 if any necessary related composition of design work may be needed. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-09-235 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Adopt the attached resolution per Wayne County’s request, for the safety improvement project at Inkster and Middle Belt Roads at RR underpass. To assume responsibility of Jurisdiction and maintenance of the sidewalk, retaining walls, guardrails and turf, etc. and authorize DPS Directors to sign the maintenance permit. Subject to approval of city Administration Nay: Owens, Williams Motion Carried 10-09-236 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Accept Priority One Emergency quotation in the amount of $41,349.55 to install specialized equipment on five emergency vehicles, four for the Inkster Police Department and one for the Fire Department. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-09-237 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Support resolution proposed by Kenneth Cole of GCSI opposing any revenue sharing cut. WHEREAS, the City of Inkster – a proud municipality of 31,000 residents, incorporated in 1964 – provides a bevy of services, including police and fire protection, water and sewerage conveyance, and parks and road maintenance; and WHEREAS, the City of Inkster spends $18 million annually – the amount of its general fund budget – to deliver said services to its residents; and WHEREAS, nearly 21 percent – or 1 in 5 – of those general fund dollars derive from the State of Michigan in the form of bimonthly revenue-sharing payments that currently total $3.74 million per year for the City of Inkster; and WHEREAS, Michigan legislative leaders are considering a 6.5 percent cut to revenue sharing payments to local governments to save the state $51 million and help balance its budget for the fast-approaching 2011 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, a cut of that magnitude would deny the City of Inkster an estimated $243,000 – money the municipality can ill-afford to lose as it endeavors to continue offering its residents quality service; and WHEREAS, revenue sharing cuts in the current 2010 state fiscal year costs the City of Inkster $465,000, and the municipality’s current revenue sharing appropriation is down 26 percent compared to what it was at the start of this decade ($5.1 million in 2001); and WHEREAS, the Michigan Legislature has not fully funded the revenue sharing program since the 2001 state fiscal year, and the cumulative amount denied Michigan local governments in revenue sharing payments since then is more than $4 billion; and WHEREAS, it can be compellingly argued that the State of Michigan – by failing to fully fund the revenue sharing program for much of this decade – has largely balanced its budget on the backs of local governments, most of which also have experienced sharp decreases in real property tax revenue; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Inkster City Council strongly opposes any and all efforts to further reduce funding for the revenue sharing program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be sent to Governor Granholm, Senate Majority Leader Michael D. Bishop, Speaker of the House Andy Dillon, members of the Michigan Senate and House Appropriations Committees, State Senator Tupac Hunter and State Representative Bob Constan. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-09-238 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Enter into a contract with the legal firm of Allen Brothers to assist council regarding court budget and bank accounts. Motion Carried Unanimously Council Concerns Canty: Acknowledged City Manager’s effort to introduce young people to government. Spoke on the need to update the City Charter and to adhere to IRS financial mandates. Crump: Addressed a potentially dangerous tree issue on Harriet Street. Acknowledged the 40 years of public service by the late Lt. Reed. Hendricks: Commented on rash of violence, public safety, need for more officers, block clubs and maintaining our citizens. Sirens will sound at 1:00 pm every Saturday with little cost to city; thanks to Fire Chief and his department. Owens: Expressed need for Administration to provide more information to council and better communication. Addressed maintenance responsibility of vacant properties. Requested Ecorse Creek diversion study update, sidewalk program update, case law on charter language regarding mandated retirement age and support to host upcoming MML event. Williams: Congratulated persons who participated in march against violence. Reequested King park receive repair consideration and mml job description project update. Announced smaller town hall meetings to keep citizens informed. Expressed concern of city’s financial state. Noticed two aerators not working at Yorkville and Bridgeport. Suggested not hirinig a DPS director at this time. Mayor: Requested a moment of silence for Lt. Reed. He served the police force since 1959 and knew what was going on in Inkster. Expressed condolences to the family. Pleased with city manager’s report on city activities. Spoke on CSO cost savings, council room cameras, abandoned buildings responsibity. Asked Administration to investigate. City Clerk Thanked Mayor, Council and Administration for allowing vacation for her road trip with Dad. City Manager Updated council on Boji project, upcoming projects, and bond issue. 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 September 7, 2010 at 10:17 p.m. Submitted, Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
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