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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan City of Inkster, Michigan Regular Council Meeting Monday, September 20, 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, September 20, 2010 Prior to the City Council regular meeting Council convened in closed session for Pending Litigation and attorney opinion. Moved by Hendricks, Seconded by Owens to go into closed session at 7:12 p.m. Moved by Canty, Seconded by Wimberly to return to open session at 7:54 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:58 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, Marcus Hendricks, Courtney Owens, Timothy Williams, Patrick Wimberly, Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II Approval of Agenda 10-09-239 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty To approve the agenda as presented with the addition of three items as discussed in closed session Motion carried unanimously. Public Participation Hardy Robb: Remarked on grass cutting, suspicious activity at area gas stations, special pick up for evictions, and management of local tavern. Janet Johnson: Requested no parking signs for Brooklane. Ruth Williams: Reminded public to support the Goodfellows with contributions. DeArtriss Richardson: Requested residents assist securing a 250K grant for Inkster High School. George Williams: Requested a copy of city charter and authority of city manager to hire employees. Dennard Shaw: Commented on vacant homes, loose dogs, street lights and project to provide school supplies and back packs to children. Gabe Henderson: Requested last day to register to vote deadline, thanked ordinance officers for work performed, expressed concern of dust at Cement Company on Michigan Avenue. Willie Johnson: Commented on timeliness of city responses, need for residents to speak up, emergency preparedness. Antonia Welyags: Requested settlement for city tree falling on three cars. Presentation Public Hearing Consent Agenda 10-09-240 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump August 16, 2010 regular meeting minutes August 25, 2010 special meeting minutes with corrections September 7, 2010 regular meeting minutes October 2010 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $138,016.03 Consider payment of 2010/2011 membership dues to the conference of Western Wayne in the amount of $5,860.00. Funds from account #101-101-958-000 (membership/subscription) Motion Carried Unanimously Boards and Commissions 10-09-241 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Appoint Marcus Hendricks as a delegate and Courtney Owens, as alternate, to the National League of Cities Annual Business Meeting to be held on December 4, 2010 Motion Carried Unanimously 10-09-241a Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Appoint Marcus Hendricks as a delegate and Courtney Owens, as alternate, to the National League of Cities Annual Business Meeting to be held on December 4, 2010 Motion Carried Unanimously Previous Business Ordinances First Reading Second Reading New Business 10-09-242 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Approve issuance of Tax Increment Finance Authority Bonds by the City of Inkster, Tax Increment Finance Authority, pledging limited tax full faith and credit to payment of such bonds and authorizing certain filings with the Michigan Department of Treasury. Motion Carried Unanimously Proposed Trinity Estate Development – Request for tax abatement. People’s Community Hope for Homes/Trinity Estates – Request to set aside of the default proceeding on the project commonly know as Trinity Estates. Items were removed prior to council meeting per city attorney recommendation. 10-09-243 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Approve a block party request/outdoor tea for High Praise Cathedral of Faith at 4010 Moore St. on October 2, 2010. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-09-244 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty Seek Mayor and City Council endorsement for Sgt. Smithon to attend command and staff school at the Dearborn Heights Police Department through Northwestern University. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-09-245 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump Payment of Educational Allowance for Gene Derwick in accordance with contractual guidelines, Article XXXIII, section 33.5 POAM agreement. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-09-246 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Enter into a contract with Building Works Construction to perform sidewalk replacement services under the Wayne County CDBG Minor Repair Program. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-09-247 Moved by Crump Seconded by Wimberly Approve budget amendment for Wheatley Park Project. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-09-248 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly Direct People’s Community Hope for Homes to place deed in escrow conveying title to property to City of Inkster, subject to approval of city attorney Motion Carried Unanimously 10-09-249 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly Conditional waiver of default subject to Inkster Group or designee receiving tax credits from MSHDA to do development of 24 single family homes on the site either in October 2010 or May 2011 round of. Motion Carried Abstain: Canty. Crump, Williams 10-09-250 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly Conditional assignment of development agreement to Inkster Group subject to Inkster Group or designee receiving tax credits from MSHDA to do development of 24 single family homes on the site either in October 2010 or May 2011 round of, tax credit awards to fund the project. Further, that Inkster Group or its designee pays all costs and expenses resulting from the approval of all resolutions approved herein. Motion Carried Abstain: Canty, Crump, Williams 10-09-251 Moved by Crump Seconded by Wimberly Authorize settlement 10-279-1 in an amount not to exceed $62,500 and authorize reject of order. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-09-252 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump Allow the Image Committee to create a Fall Newsletter at a cost of $3,200.00 from council’s budget. Council Concerns Hendricks Announced a block club meeting. Williams: Announced council meeting will air on AT&T U-Verse in the near future. Canty: Commented on Auxiliary Police picnic and Deborah Adams assisting with youth outing. Crump: Announced a second grant for the National Kidney Foundation which has chosen Inkster to spearhead healthier living. Owens: Discussed ADA protection, set out procedure. Requested Republic Waste to appear at next scheduled council meeting. Requested an update on Lincoln School. Commented on vacant properties and enforcing emergency board up. Mayor: Commented on broken windows, aesthetic board up of vacant buildings on Michigan Avenue, empty structures on West River Park Drive, future plan for redevelopment. Suggested dialogue with all parties involved with set out procedure to have everyone on the same page. Suggested city manager review departmental reports before submitting to council. Commended Robin Morris on the literacy program held on Saturday at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex. City Clerk Announced the November 2, 2010 Gubernatorial election. City Manager Answered inquiries from council regarding IT position and electronic water meters. There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Crump and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of September 20, 2010 at 10:47 p.m. Submitted, Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
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