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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. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:39 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 Hampton II Approval of Agenda 11-01-010 Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens To approve the agenda as presented with the addition of gaming license approval. Motion carried unanimously. Public Participation Larry Motley: Announced a celebration for Don Barden. Approves of chartable gaming licensing. Willie Johnson: Shared concern of crime, water bills and the city as a whole. Dennard Shaw: Questioned City’s purchasing policy. Jessie Shelby: Expressed concern about water committee meetings and lack of training. Encouraged council to get involved. Presentation Fire Chief Mark Hubanks and Mayor Hampton presented 20 C.E.R.T. (Certified Emergency Response Team) graduates with certificates and supplies. Public Hearings 11-01-011 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump 8:09 p.m. Open Wayne County 2011/2012 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing Jeannie Fields, Housing and Economic Development Manager opened the meeting to discuss the application for the $350,000 potential grant dollars from Wayne County; however, funding is unsure at this point. Larry Motley: Suggested use of block grant dollars to help block clubs. Jessie Shelby: Questioned the intended use of grant dollars. J. Fields: Explained specific use for grant dollars for emergency, non-emergency and rehabilitation. Cannot be used for luxury items such as air conditioning/garage repairs. Description of use on website. C. Owens: Concerned how the dollars are being allocated i.e. administrative cost. J. Fields: Explained administrative cost covers several areas, not just staffing. HUD is strict how dollars can be spent. Ten year commitment to pay Carver Home bonds; once paid can utilize dollars for other activities. M. Hendricks: Limited activities; some communities have to forfeit funds because cannot be used for the specified reasons. City received additional dollars for Carver Homes. H. Crump: Requested qualifications for home rehabilitation. J. Fields: Referred to HUD eligibility chart (several qualifications) H. Crump: Matching funds? J. Fields: No, lien on property, payment when property is sold or transferred. M. Hendricks: When is CDBG meeting date? J. Fields: In the spring. Mayor: Requested posting of date for citizens. Dennard Shaw: Are funds used for flooded basement? J. Fields: only for sewage backup and singular incident. T. Williams: Written information? J. Fields: Call office (313.563.7709) for information or call for an appointment. L. Motley: Can it be used for sidewalks on Beech Street? J. Fields: Sidewalk program for homeowners; cannot use for vacant homes or lots. 11-01- 012 Moved by Crump Seconded by Hendricks 8:35 p.m. Close Wayne County 2011/2012 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing. Councilman Williams requested Council to consider adoption of resolution designating every 22nd day of the month for peace and healing. Council agreed to place under new business for consideration. Mayor Hampton requested the placement of his travel to Washington DC for the National Conference of Mayors, in an effort to secure funds for the City of Inkster. Also, consider discussion and action of Item "G" (camera system for council chambers) at the beginning of New Business. Consent Agenda 11-01-013 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump December 6, 2010 corrected regular meeting minutes December 14, 2010 corrected special meeting minutes December 20, 2010 corrected regular meeting minutes January 4, 2011 regular meeting minutes February 2011 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $157,681.51. Acknowledge Mayor Hampton’s trip to Washington DC for Conference of Mayors meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Boards and Commissions 11-01-014 Moved by Owens Seconded by Hendricks Appoint April Walton to the Aging Commission; term to expire January 18, 2013 Motion carried unanimously. Previous Business Ordinances First Reading Second Reading New Business Discussion: Item G "camera recommendations" opened for discussion by Wimberly/Crump. Mayor Hampton asked Mr. Stanley Nunn if city could get same result with fewer funds. Mr. Nunn stated project was expanded to meet image committee requirements. This would raise standards, allow for live broadcasts, allow complete control, expand communication and potential business investment in city. Mayor Hampton encouraged council to consider the possibilities and enhancement this system would bring to the city’s image and marketing potential. Mentioned TIFA will defray some cost and cable franchise fees should be considered for this type of projects. This can also be a Public Relations tool. M. Hendricks requested amount of personnel to operate the system. T. Williams quoted a $35,000 salary. Council requested more information. 11-01-015 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens TABLE Accept for recommendations to purchase new cameras, associated equipment and labor costs for installation of the new equipment. Unanimously adopted. City Manager requested permission to pay Mr. Nunn’s $1,000.00 fee. Council stated motion not needed, since amount is under $2,000.00 and within City Manager’s authority Mayor Hampton excused himself from meeting at 8:40 p.m. 11-01-016 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Approve annual renewal of Michigan Municipal League membership in the amount of $8,677.00, quarterly increments of $2,169.25, from March 1, 2011 to February 28, 2012. Unanimously adopted. 11-01-017 Moved by Crump Seconded by Hendricks Approve SEMCOG 2011 membership of $3,171.00, payable in quarterly increments of $792.75. Unanimously adopted. 11-01-018 Moved by Crump Seconded by Owens Approve of the purchase of three (3) hand held radios for Fire Department Operations in the amount of $11,625.60. Unanimously adopted. 11-01-019 Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Approve the 2011-2012 Proposed Final Statement (with the necessary changes, if applicable) for the Wayne County Community Development Block (CDBG) Program. Bond Repayment for Within Carver Homes Subdivision $245,195.00 Relocation, Acquisition (Irene on the East, Northland on the And Project Administration West, York on the South and Carlysle on the North) Administration City-Wide $ 32,600.00 Demolition City-Wide $ 48,205.00 Total Estimated Allocation $326,000.00 Unanimously adopted 11-01-020 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Approve Special Conditions Use, Case # 10-23 (SCU) and Site Plan, Case # 10-24- (SP) for a religious institution to be located at 30069-75 Cherry Hill in the B-3 (General Business) District subject to certain conditions of approval to be part of the resolution. Unanimously adopted. 11-01-021 Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Approve the contract between the City of Inkster and MDOT, for the sidewalk improvement project under the rail road bridges of Inkster and Middlebelt Roads. Also authorize Mayor Hilliard Hampton and the City Manager Ms. Ann Capela to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Inkster. Motion adopted Nay: Owens, Williams Not Present: Mayor Hampton 11-01-022 Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump Approve gaming license for Inkster Human Development Center. Unanimously adopted. 11-01-023 Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump Adopt The United Communities of America Resolution designating the 22nd of every month as a city-wide day of peace and healing Unanimously adopted. Council Concerns Williams: Commended clubs for sponsoring Martin Luther King day events. Requested Administration to research three years of water bills to warrant the $12.50 charge. Suggested involving the citizens by allowing them to comment on items before council votes and require all attorneys to submit itemized invoices for closer control of city funds. Lovett Ct. needs sewer line repair to prevent water from flowing to middle of court. Crump: Requested city engineer to investigate Princeton Street condition (i.e. potholes, cracks, etc.) Hendricks: Requested a meeting with Economic Development Director. Announced an event for Don Barden at Inkster High School on February 26, 3:00 p.m. Owens: Requested discussion on Purchasing Policy. Conflicting information. Could not confirm three bids are needed. Concerned with how the Administration is spending money. Discussion determined purchasing policy is outdated and a draft will be provided at next council meeting. Stressed the importance of training for council and requested funds be placed in next year’s budget. Requested a list of proposed road repairs and status of Wellington Park lighting. Remarked Carlysle Street is in disrepair. Read thank you letter from City of Wayne to Inkster Police Department for assistance during the explosion on Wayne Road. Williams: Announced Town Hall Meeting at Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex at 6:30 p.m. on January 27. Wimberly: Announced the Don Barden celebration is for the entire community. Sent well wishes for his health. Requested information placed on cable channel and requested City Clerk to prepare a proclamation. Council entered into closed session at 9:37 p.m. for pending litigation. Called by Crump, supported by Canty Roll Call: Canty, Crump, Hendricks, Owens, Williams, Wimberly Council returned to open session at 9:46 p.m. Called by Williams, supported by Crump. 11-01-024 Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump Authorize an addition $5,000 for case number H-1 Unanimously adopted. City Clerk No report at this time City Manager Submitted written report. There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Canty, seconded by Councilman Crump and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of January 18, 2011 was adjourned at 9:48 PM. Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
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