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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 and contract negotiations. Moved by Canty, Seconded by Crump to go into closed session at 7:19 p.m. Moved by Crump, Seconded by Williams to return to open session at 7:36 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II called the meeting to order at 7:47 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 10-11-287 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Approve the agenda with addition of UAW contract approval, camera study and non-profit gaming authorization. Remove items D and E. Motion carried unanimously. Public Participation George Williams: Asked when grass cutting contract expires. Michael Wells: Thanked the public for library millage support. Shirley Walker: Rosewood resident; asked when sewers and streets would be cleaned. Sandra Watley: announced community forum at 943 Middlebelt Road on 12/4 from 9 am to 1 p.m. Requested information placed on cable station and web site. Larry Motley: Questioned how much money was raised from 2006 millage. Requested a response in writing. Would like to see investment in southwest section of the city. Carol Shenheight: Concerned with water bill. Theola Jones: Explained 2006 millage was for operational purposes and requested a grant writer for the senior center. Dorothy Gardner: Commented on senior center and city responsibility to the seniors. Willie Johnson: Commented on police patrol, blacktop and conferences. Dennard Shaw: Thanked citizens for library millage support. Presentation David Jones of Allen Brothers Law Firm addressed Council regarding an ongoing issue at the 22nd District Court. Discussion included transparency of court funds, establishment of building fund for senior center, FOIA request sent to 22nd district court, and OMA requirements. Mayor requested Mr. Jones to include a date in letter addressed to Court with a neutral location. Mr. Jones will submit letter to City Manager. Public Hearing Consent Agenda 10-11-288 Moved by Crump Seconded by Wimberly December 2010 Police and Fire Pension in the amount $157,138.16. Acknowledge the attendance of Mayor, Council, and City Manager to the National League of Cities Conference, November 30 – December 4, 2010. Motion carried unanimously Boards and Commissions 10-11-289 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Mayoral appointment Carlene Milledge to the Library Board. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-290 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump Mayoral appointment Sandra Markwart to the Library Board. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-291 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Mayoral appointment of Dosey Thompson to the Library Board. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-292 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump Mayoral appointment of Connie Yates to the Library Board. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-293 Moved by Crump Seconded by Hendricks Mayoral appointment of Michael Wells to the Library Board. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-294 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Mayoral appointment of Lillie Allen to the Library Board. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-295 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Mayoral reappoint Theola Jones to the Aging Commission Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-296 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump Reappoint Dorothy Moore to the Aging Commission. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-297 Moved by Williams Seconded by Canty Appoint Yuri Mayorchak to the Construction Board of Appeals. Motion Carried Unanimously Previous Business Ordinances First Reading Second Reading 10-11-298 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty 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 10-11-299 Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams 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 New Business 10-11-300 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Approve Henry Ford to conduct Random Drug Testing and CDL Truck Driver Exams. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-301 Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams Consider approval of the July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2015 Wayne County Contract for the CDBG funding in the amount of $372,000 for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-302 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump Approve the use of "Point & Pay" for water and tax bill on-line collections (E-payments). Yes – Canty, Crump, Hendricks, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton No – Owens, Williams Motion Carried 10-11-303 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Consider signing a Letter of Intent with Siemens for the implementation of a Guaranteed Energy Performance Program, as well as amending the budget for the amount of $39,000.00. Funds from accounts #101-441-970-000 Capital Improvement. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-304 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Consider accepting quotation from R&R Fire Truck Repair, Inc. to repair Frontline Pumper Steering Gearing Box on Unit #611 in the amount of $3,390.24 with a 15% contingency ($508.54), a total of $3,898.78. Budgeted funds from account #661-554-934-000. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-305 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Consider establishing property registration fee of $150.00 in conjunction with adopting new Chapter 157 (Vacant and Neglected Properties). Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-306 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump Accept settlement of UAW contract as recommended by William Lawrence - Human Resource Director Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-307 Moved by Crump Seconded by Hendricks Direct the Administration to move forward with surveying council chambers for automated camera software and hardware. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-308 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Hendricks Support Hampton Youth Foundation, a charitable organization, to apply for a charitable gaming license. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-11-309 Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump Support Khamalaw H. White, a charitable organization, to apply for a charitable gaming license. Motion Carried Unanimously Council Concerns Wimberly: Would like to see a Capital Improvement Plan in place. City Manager will research. Hendricks: Requested language and end dates of Parks & Recreation and Street Improvement millage. Suggested strengthening language requiring councilpersons to live in the district they represent. Williams: Welcomed and thanked the newest members of the Police Auxiliary Force. Canty: Thanked the Auxiliary force for the opportunity to speak at the graduation. Stated Council and Administration are working toward a senior center. Crump: Congratulated Auxiliary graduates and thanked citizens for library millage support. Owens: Asked how much does parks and recreation millage generate ($650,000), water bills ($12.50 flat fee) and asked for clearer explanation of charges, reminded citizens of town hall meeting on 11/17, encouraged a way to build senior center, opposed House Bill 6006 that would eliminate the 22nd district court. Will bring information to next meeting and propose resolution for council to adopt. Mayor: Commended library commission for effort on library millage. Remarked on TIFA meeting and stated perhaps premature based on lack of confirmation of bond dollars and possible merging of courts. Stated the local responsibility to spend the money in the best interest of city and suggested building a senior center with the dollars and a special meeting to discuss this issue and charter reform. Discussion ensued regarding this topic. Councilman Owens requested Planning Commission minutes regarding the parking lot on Michigan Avenue. Councilman Canty requested election results in excel format. City Clerk Thanked staff and election workers who assisted with our successful election. City Manager Announced ribbon cutting for DHS building and Christmas tree lighting. 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 October 18, 2010 at 10:42 p.m. Submitted, Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
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