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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, convened in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, November 1, 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 6:44 p.m. Moved by Canty, Seconded by Crump to return to open session at 7:05 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:31 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 10-11-276 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump Approve the agenda with the addition of acceptance of a SEMCA grant and two settlements. Motion carried unanimously. Public Participation George Williams: Questioned library millage language; Treasurer answered question. Opal Nolan: Stated former Parkwood School is a safety hazard and requested it be demolished. Planning Director stated the process is in motion and requires several steps. Larry Motley: Commented on City Manager, private clubs, street paving, Inkster’s historical district, senior center, recreation millage. Acknowledged Councilman Williams attendance at block club. Janet Johnson: Commended city for the placement of signs on Brooklane. Dorothy Gardner: Remarked on trash pickup, senior center and Christmas lights Betsy Stringer: Commented on lack of written responses, senior building, grant writer and gave a suggestion for senior center location. Darrell Merrick: Remarked on desire to assist city with brush site through a grant he applied for. Sandra Watley: Inquired of crime mapping system cost, benefit and functional; Harrison Street survey and cost, Annapolis Pt. cost, senior center funding, status of Stratford Place, city manager’s vehicle, and Parks and Recreation budget. Theola Jones: Inquiry into senior center, justice center, TIFA, developer. Suggested moving senior center to the TIFA district. Gave reasons to build a senior center. Dennard Shaw: Proclaimed the importance of the library. Asked citizens to support library millage. Michael Wells: Announced Library services. Asked citizens to support library millage. Willie Johnson: Expressed the importance of the Library and mentioned a time when he was not allowed into the library and how he won a bicycle race riding backwards. Presentation Representatives of SER Metro-Detroit introduced Council and citizens to free Green Job training being provided at the Eastern WCCC campus through a 16 week program that has an 80% employment rate. Bus passes are provided. There is not an age requirement. However, the person must be unemployed, no felony record and high school graduate. For more information call 313.945.5000. Public Hearing Consent Agenda 10-11-277 Moved by Crump Seconded by Wimberly October 18, 2010 regular meeting minutes October 4, 2010 corrected regular meeting minutes Milton Spokojny, City Attorney October invoice in the amount of $10,762.25. Motion carried unanimously Boards and Commissions 10-11-278 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens Reappoint Vernell Massey to Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion Carried Unanimously Previous Business Ordinances First Reading 10-11-279 Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump Consider giving first reading to amend Section 156.50 (General Violations) of the Inkster Code of Ordinances by adding new Chapter 157 (Vacant and Neglected Property Registration) among those Chapters listed as blight violations subject to the procedures and penalties of said Ordinance. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-280 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Consider giving first reading to amend the Inkster Code of Ordinances by adding a new Chapter 157 (Vacant and Neglected Property Registration) requiring the registration of vacant, abandoned and foreclosed properties in order to help protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Inkster by preventing blight, protecting property values and ensuring safe and sanitary maintenance of dwellings, commercial and industrial buildings and lots. Motion Carried Unanimously Second Reading New Business 10-11-281 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump Consider approval of a Special Conditions Use, Case #10-17- (SCU) and Site Plan, Case # 10-18B (SP) for the operation of a fruit and vegetable market to be located in the Town Center District at 2226 Inkster Road. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-282 Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Designate Comerica Bank as a depository for the receipt of bond proceeds. Nay: Williams Motion Carried 10-11-283 Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks Approve a contract from the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA) for the receipt of funds in the amount of $20,000.00 for a second year of funding for a substance abuse prevention infrastructure and capacity building grant and authorize the administration to process and execute any and all necessary documents. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-284 Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks Resolve settlement 09-037-2-3 not to exceed $25,000.00 Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-285 Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks Resolve 10-82-1 not to exceed $21,277.96. Motion Carried Unanimously Council Concerns Wimberly: Commented on Welcome signs at city boundaries, will provide Image Committee information. Motel activity discussed. Suggested establishing an ordinance to deter sale of certain items to improve image of city. Williams: Commented on Town Hall Meeting attendance. Requested a meeting with Mayor and Administration to discuss resident friendly environment. Crump: Commented on Town Hall Meeting; thanked Department Heads for their support. Encouraged everyone to work together and stated "the image of Inkster begins with me". Reminded residents to vote tomorrow Hendricks: Stated Town Hall Meetings are a great opportunity to get an immediate and encouraged attendance at the November 17 Town Hall Meeting immediate response on questions from the public and encouraged attendance to the November 17, 2010 Town Hall Meeting Owens: Commended Town Hall Meeting and encouraged attendance at November 17 meeting. Format different and opportunity to get immediate response. Commented on the amount of development that has taken place and park improvements. Mayor: Expanded on Wimberly’s motel comment and suggested stepping up code enforcement City Clerk Announced the November 2, 2010 gubernatorial election. City Manager Not present 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 October 18, 2010 at 10:19 p.m. Submitted, Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk City of Inkster ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor City of Inkster
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