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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 Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Prior to the regular council meeting a motion to go into closed session was made by Canty and seconded by Crump at 7:25 p.m. to discuss a written opinion based on attorney client privilege. Roll Call - Councilman: Canty - yes, Crump – yes, Hendricks - yes, Owens – yes, Williams – yes, Wimberly - excused, Mayor Hampton - yes. Motion carried unanimously. Council returned to open session at 7:45 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hampton 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, Marcus Hendricks, Courtney Owens, Timothy Williams, Mayor Hilliard Hampton Honorable Council Excused: Patrick Wimberly Approval of Agenda 11-01-001 Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks To approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Public Participation Dorothy Gardner – Expressed desire for Christmas lights at Michigan Ave. and Middlebelt and the senior center. Willie Johnson – Wished everyone a happy & prosperous New Year. Stated he previously requested a police and Census report but never received either. Requested more police patrol, inquired about the cement company in Inkster, and questioned if the city had an active civil defense board. Stated the City should be prepared for a disaster. Paula Davis – Expressed concerns with a $12.51 fee (fixed charge) on water bill. Questioned how citizens were notified of this change prior to bills being sent out and who determined this was a normal usage fee since it’s lower in other cities. Presentation Public Hearings Consent Agenda 11-01-002 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump Approve December 20, 2010 regular meeting minutes with corrections Milton Spokojny, City Attorney December invoice in the amount of $10, 655.38. Motion carried unanimously. Boards and Commissions 11-01-003 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Re-appoint Marcus Hendricks to the Brownfield Commission for a 3 year term. Motion carried unanimously. 11-01-004 Moved by Crump Seconded by Owens Re-appoint Lewis Gregory to the Cable Commission for a 3 year term. Motion carried unanimously. Previous Business Ordinances First Reading Second Reading New Business 11-01-005 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Williams Approval to hold a public hearing January 18, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers located at 26215 Trowbridge for the Wayne County 2011-2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application. Motion carried unanimously. 11-01-006 Moved by Williams Seconded by Owens Direct staff to proceed with amending the City of Inkster Code of Ordinances to address language prohibiting gaming activities in the City. Motion carried unanimously. 11-01-007 Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams Approval to hold a public hearing on Monday, February 7, 2011 for the adoption of an amendment to the Brownfield Plan for the Inkster Market Place Expansion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Concerns Williams: Questioned when the next CERT program will begin, what the program encompasses, and if it can be expanded toward other incidents such as basement flooding. Stated that the Summerfest is a project he’s been working on since 1996 but he now has concerns with spending and would like to scale down but maintain the same level of activity. Requested that the community volunteers. Questioned if the MML job descriptions are complete and if the upgrade in descriptions came with wage increases. Announced his tri-annual town hall meeting to be held on January 27, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Recreation Complex. Canty: Stated the court event on January 13, 2011 opening the books is not an audit or a council event but he plans to attend and is looking for closure. He has asked the Attorney General for opinions as to whether or not the court funds are subject to FOIA. If it is determined they are not, he recommends that Council does not pursue this issue anymore. If the funds are subject to FOIA, he has requested that the Attorney General helps council execute the necessary steps under the Freedom of Information Act. Stated individuals need to remain respectful of one another. Crump: Wished everyone a Happy New Year. Stated he completed his first full year as a councilman and that Council has accomplished a lot through news buildings, construction, and projects including Wheatley Park, neighborhood stabilization, the sidewalk repair program, streetscape projects, and ultimately bringing over 127 jobs to City of Inkster. He’s honored to serve on Council. Hendricks: Questioned if anyone received feedback from the court after Council requested a meeting with the judge. Received many calls over the holidays regarding the fixed charge on the water bill and not knowing what it is. Stated there needs to be more communication and explanation from the city/administration. Asked when the next water review committee meeting will be held. Owens: Stated there should be an improved information sharing system and there should be an insert in the calendar explaining fixed charges, taxes, water meter issues, etc. Questioned the City’s financial obligations. Expressed concerns with water issues including the procedure for delinquent bills and placement on taxes. Questioned who’s responsible for maintaining the streetscape project because there has been damage to the parking lot at the Early Bird. Questioned who demolished Andy’s Town Lounge and Allen Lumber. Expressed concerns with animal control only applying to dogs. Hampton: Complimented the Police Department due to increased community policing as there are more block clubs than ever before. Asked that alternatives for animal control are looked into and suggested that the City Manager and the Police Chief look into possibly partnering with other cities. Stated the new development on Michigan Avenue looks great and that it would be a nice place for senior development to take place. Stated Council should retain a lobbying firm in Washington, D.C. since they’ve had success with the lobbying firm in Lansing thus far. Applauded the Fire Department for their assistance during the furniture store incident in Wayne. Requested that membership dues for National Conference of Black Mayors be paid. Stated there is a vacancy in the administrative hearings bureau, he would like to fill the position, and asked what process Council is going to follow. 11-01-008 Moved by Crump Seconded by Hendricks Approve payment of 2011 National Conference of Black Mayors Membership Dues for Mayor Hampton. Motion carried unanimously. City Clerk No report at this time City Manager Stated her report was distributed to Council, a box explaining the fixed charge was placed on the City calendar, and a new billing system can be looked into. Wished everyone a Happy New Year. 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 January 4, 2011 was adjourned at 9:07 PM. Jenneatta Mitchell (for Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk) ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
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