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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 15, 2010. Prior to the City Council regular meeting Council convened in closed session for Pending Litigation. Moved by Crump, Seconded by Williams to go into closed session at 7:22 p.m. Moved by Williams, Seconded by Owens to return to open session at 7:33 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Pro Tem Wimberly called the meeting to order at 7:42 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 (arrived at 8:15 p.m.) Approval of Agenda 10-12-310 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump Approve the agenda with the deletion of "A", addition of settlement as recommended by Fred Hill, Risk Manager and correction of November 15, 2010 minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Public Participation Jerald Lincoln: Asked the Administration to remove his property from the demolition list. Mark Lloyd will work with Mr. Lincoln. Larry Motley: Spoke in favor of the proposed nursing home on John Daly to help individuals who have no where to go. Encourage council to research neighborhood stabilization program. Sandra Watley: Concerned how taxpayer dollars are being spent, charitable gambling expects leadership and stated 710 Middlebelt Road in need of repair. Jessie Shelby: Requested contributions of winter clothing to help those less fortunate. Deposit at City Hall. Requested a response from Rep. Bob Constan on an issue raised earlier. Betsy Stringer: Requested a Senior Bus. City Manager responded issue will be on December 20th agenda. Dennard Shaw: Requested the men of Inkster to pass out flyers to assist the police department. George Williams: Restated his question regarding water fixed rate of $12.50. Encouraged unity in the City of Inkster and accountability. Willie Johnson: Requested a crime report, commented on Administration and court. Rep. Bob Constan: Declared his intent for writing a letter regarding the 22nd district court with no intention to merge with Dearborn Heights court. Debate ensued between Rep. Constan and Councilman Owens regarding the 22nd district court justice building; resulted in clarity that governing body (council) would have to pass a resolution to merge municipalities. Jessie Shelby: Stated Rep. Constan he had received direction from Mayor; who recanted he only inquired whether court could be housed in the 20th district court building because of vacancies and verified Garden City is looking into merging. Presentation Mayor Hampton performed an honorary swearing in of three police officers and Deputy Chief Hilton Napoleon. Family members were introduced. Public Hearing Consent Agenda 10-12-311 Moved by Crump Seconded by Hendricks November 1, 2010 regular meeting minutes November 10, 2010 special meeting minutes November 15, 2010 regular meeting minutes Motion carried unanimously Boards and Commissions 10-12-312 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Reappoint Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II to the Police and Fire Pension Board for a two year term. Motion Carried Unanimously Previous Business Laura Prenta of Siemens explained the cost is only to represent goodwill toward the actual cost if all project goals are met. After discussion, Council decided to move forward with the project. 10-12-313 Moved by Crump Seconded by Hendricks 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 $39,000.000 with recommended changes from Milton Spokojny, City Attorney. Motion Carried – Nays: Owens, Mayor Hampton Ordinances First Reading Second Reading New Business Consider the approval of an amended and restated Resolution approving issuance of Tax Increment Development 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. 10-12-314 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump Approve purchase and payment of new 2009 Police Package Chevrolet Impala. To be paid for out of the 2009 JAG Recovery Act Account #101-305-977-100. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-12-315 Moved by Owens Seconded by Wimberly Payment for Mobile Spikes System. To be paid for out of the 2009 JAG Recovery Act Account. Account #101-305-977-100. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-12-316 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump Purchase 5 new Mobile Computers. To be paid for out of the 2009 JAG Recovery Act Account. Account #101-305-977-100. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-12-317 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Authorize the Fire Administration to sell the old Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) at a fair market price. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-12-318 Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams Consider authorizing payment of invoice #651384 received from Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment in the amount of $7,938.85 for annual fees for size of population service. These fees are assessed under the provision of Safe Drinking Water Act 11976, Act 399. Funds from account #592-564-801-000 (Professional/Consultant). Motion Carried Unanimously 10-12-319 Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams Consider authorizing DPS to have Unit #490; Elgin Broombear (Street Sweeper), repaired by Bell Equipment Company for $10,311.78 plus a 15% contingency ($1,546.77), for a total of $11,858.55. Budgeted funds from Account #554-934 (Equipment Damages). Motion Carried Unanimously 10-12-320 Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams Approve the sale of City-owned land to Bettina Turner for Two Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($2,100.00). The tax identification number is 44-009-02-0853-000. The land is legally described as: 36D853, Lot 853 Dearborn Acres Sub. No. 2, T2S R93 L33 P79 WCR. The offer amount is equal to the Assessor’s Value Calculation. The proposed use is to expand the applicant’s lot, which is immediately adjacent to the south. Upon approval, the applicant must sign a purchase agreement and remit the remaining payment within thirty days of the approval date. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-12-321 Moved by Williams Seconded by Owens RESOLVED that the regular council meeting dates for the 2011 calendar year through December 2011 scheduled for 7:30 p.m., on the first and third Monday of each month (as stipulated in the City of Inkster Charter, Section 7.1) in the Council Chambers at the 26215 Trowbridge, Inkster, Michigan, are hereby established in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, being MCLA 15.261, et. seq., whereas these meetings are conducted open to the public as follows: January 4, 2011 (Tuesday) July 5, 2011 (Tuesday) January 18, 2011 (Tuesday) July 18, 2011 February 7, 2011 August 1, 2011 February 21, 2011 August 15, 2011 March 7, 2011 September 6, 2011 (Tuesday) March 21, 2011 September 19, 2011 April 4, 2011 October 3, 2011 April 18, 2011 October 17, 2011 May 2, 2011 November 7, 2011 May 16, 2011 November 21, 2011 June 6, 2011 December 5, 2011 June 20, 2011 December 19, 2011 FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Inkster Council will hold Orientation Meetings for the 2011 calendar year through December 2011, scheduled at 6:00 p.m., preceding the regular council meetings on the first and third Monday of the month in the Council Chambers at the 26215 Trowbridge, Inkster, Michigan. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-12-322 Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump Consider directing staff to enter into contract for grant writing/coordination services with McKenna Associates, Inc., in accordance with the proposal received on November 8, 2010; OR, as a recommended alternative, Receive and file Requests For Proposals (RFP’s) from all six (6) firms/individuals for grant writing/coordination services, notify the firms of City Council action and establish a team to prioritize projects and create a strategic plan to implement a pro-active grant writing program utilizing in-house staff and available resources. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-12-323 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty Consider approving the attached resolution to indemnify and hold harmless the Westwood Community School District from any Liability arising from the City’s used of the old "McNair" School vacant property located at Yale and Bayhan in the City of Inkster. For the purpose of material and equipment staging area during the construction of the eastern outfalls CSO control/partial storm water diversion from Ecorse Creek to Rouge River water shed project. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-12-324 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Acceptance and consent a letter of agreement for representation by Foster & Swift P.C., in connection with drafting any agreements, negotiating any contracts or otherwise represents the Inkster Public Library on issues involving the City. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-12-325 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump Approve City to host the 42nd Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30, 2011, between the hours of 12:00 o’clock noon and 3:00 p.m., support efforts of the committee to solicit necessary funding to defray costs associated with the event and commit the manpower, equipment and insurance by the city necessary to conduct the event. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-12-326 Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump Seek approval from the Wayne County Department of Public Service to close Inkster Road from Cherry Hill Road to South River Park Drive (one block north of Michigan Avenue) on Monday, May 30, 2011, between the hours of 12:00 o’clock noon and 3:00 p.m., and delegate the Parks and Recreation Director as authorized to sign Road Closure Permit on behalf of the City of Inkster. Motion Carried Unanimously 10-12-327 Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks The Inkster Summerfest Committee is requesting a resolution acknowledging that the organization is recognized as a non-profit in the community for the purpose of applying for a Charitable Gaming License. Motion Carried - Abstain: Williams 10-12-328 Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks The Inkster Goodfellows is requesting a resolution acknowledging that the organization is recognized as a non-profit in the community for the purpose of applying for a Charitable Gaming License. Motion carried unanimously 10-12-329 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Settle claim 9-765 not to exceed $10,000.00 as recommended by Fred Hill, Risk Manager. Motion Carried Unanimously Opened for discussion by Crump, Seconded by Owens 10-12-330 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty TABLE a resolution allowing 22nd District Court to operate with a bottom line budget. Motion carried – Nay: Crump, Owens, Williams 10-12-331 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Correction to November 15, 2010 regular meeting minutes Hendricks council concerns should read "…immediate response on questions from the public and encouraged attendance to the November 17, 2010 Town Hall Meeting." Motion Carried Unanimously Council Concerns Councilman Crump: Questioned liquor sales on Sunday from 7 am to 12 noon and outcome if city chooses to opt out. City Attorney and Rep. Constan gave opinion and background. Councilman Owens expressed concern of criminal activity at one store; Rep. Constan will investigate at State level. 10-12-332 Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Support resolution to prohibit Sunday morning liquor sales between the hours of 7:00 am to 12:00 noon. Motion carried – Nay: Owens Congratulated Administration on the $408,000.00 Greenway Project grant. Councilman Owens: Reported on NLC Denver conference and communication with non profit agency involved with rehabbing parks. Obtaining grant information and forwarded information to Treasurer for online bill pay vendor. Strongly encouraged the Administration to finish sidewalk between Colonial and Corona Streets which may be an element of the greenway trail. Requested façade improvement program information from DDA. (Councilman Wimberly and City Manager responded). Expressed concern of missing DDA minutes and other businesses that have not been entitled to receive city funds. Requested accountability and communication between the Board and city officials. Expressed displeasure of remarks made at last meeting. Mayor: Commented on remarks made by Council and the impact it has. Explained remarks made at last meeting. Expressed the example of private/public partnership of the parking lot project. Spoke of a response to remarks made by the 22nd district court judge and necessity for clarification to the citizens. Stated, for the record, he did not signally hire an attorney, the action was agreed upon by the body, as a whole. Expressed Birthday wishes to Georgia Miller. City Clerk City Manager Will address Councilman Owens concerns. Announced ribbon cutting at DHS building. Excited about Greenway Project. Will place senior vehicle information on December 20, 2010 agenda. Discussion between Councilman Owens, Peter Dobrzeniecki, Treasurer/Controller, City Manager and State Representative Bob Constan regarding disbursement of court funds and relocation of 22nd District Court to the 20th District Court building. There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Canty, seconded by Councilman Owens and carried, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting of December 6, 2010 on December 7, 2010 at 12:07 a.m. Submitted, Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk City of Inkster ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor City of Inkster
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