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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan City of Inkster Mayor and Council, Wayne County, Michigan, convened in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, February, 7, 2011. Prior to the meeting Council went into closed session for pending litigation Motion by Crump, Supported by Wimberly at 7:28 p.m. Roll Call: Canty, Crump, Hendricks, Owens, Williams, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton Motion by Williams, Supported by Owens to return to open session at 8:03 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 8:08 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 11-02-026R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump To approve the agenda as presented with the addition of authorizing Administration to create RFP for Federal Lobbyist. Motion carried unanimously. Public Participation Sandra Watley: Announced Black History Month affair at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex on February 26 at 7:30 pm. Circulating a petition to send Governor Snyder regarding financial cuts. Call 586.565.4795 for more information. Requested procedure to invite Department Heads to block club meetings. Larry Motley: Suggested Neighborhood Improvement Act to revitalize the southwest section of the city. Dennard Shaw: Requested specific information on CDBG funds (how much, how long, goals, objectives) and Franchise Fees (how is fund utilized) Willie Johnson: Requested information for 4031 through 37 Durand Ct.; Inkster Road viaduct, skating rink. Commented on Harrison Street. George Williams: Commented on water rates. Commended Police Chief on the improvements made in the police department. Presentation Fire Chief Mark Hubanks and Mayor Hampton presented Firefighter Jeff Ballard with a badge in recognition of his employment with the City of Inkster Fire Department. Acknowledged family members in audience. City Clerk read a letter of acknowledgement, from the City of Wayne, for the assistance Inkster fire fighters and police department gave after an explosion on Wayne Road. Public Hearings Consent Agenda 11-02-027R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump January 12, 2011 special meeting minutes January 18, 2011 regular meeting minutes January 28, 2011 special meeting minutes Milton Spokojny, City Attorney January invoice in the amount of $9934.58 Motion Carried Unanimously. Boards and Commissions 11-02-028R Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Appoint Dante Williams to Board of Review. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-02-029R Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Appoint Wanda Harris-Foster to Board of Review Motion Carried Unanimously 11-02-029aR Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Appoint James Garrett to the Planning Commission – Mayoral appointment Motion Carried Unanimously Previous Business 11-02-030R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty Remove "Government Access Cable Channel Upgrade Project" from the TABLE Motion carried. Nay: Owens, Williams 11-02-031R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump "Government Access Cable Channel Upgrade Project" Consider the acceptance for recommendations to purchase new cameras, associated equipment and labor costs for installation of the new equipment. Motion carried . Nay: Hendricks, Owens, Williams Ordinances First Reading 11-02-032R Moved by Owens Seconded by Wimberly Consider giving first reading to amend the City of Inkster Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 113, Amusements, by permitting charitable gaming in a cabaret in accordance with Michigan Public Act 382 of 1972, as amended. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-02-033R Moved by Owens Seconded by Wimberly Consider giving first reading to amend the City of Inkster Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 134, Gambling, by providing an exception to allow charitable gaming in accordance with Michigan Public Act 382 of 1972, as amended. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-02-034R Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump Consider giving first reading to amend Chapter 155, Zoning Code of Ordinances by adding the following: Section 155.036, Schedule of Land Uses by District, Table 2-1, Charitable Gaming Room; Section 155.046(D)(16), B-2 District, Used Permitted Subject to Special Conditions; Section 155.047(D)(34), B-3 District, Uses Permitted Subject to Special Conditions; Section 155.048(C)(15), M-1 District, Uses Permitted Subject to Special Conditions; Section 155.049(B)(15), TCD District, Principal Uses Permitted; Section 155.144 (A)-(E), Charitable Gaming Room; and amending Section 155.260, Definitions, to include Charitable Gaming Room and Non-Profit Qualified Organization as recommended by the Inkster Planning Commission on January 24, 2011. Motion Carried Unanimously Second Reading New Business 11-02-035R Moved by Crump Seconded by Hendricks Adopt a 2010-2011 Budget amendment for the Inkster Downtown Development Authority (DDA), as approved and recommended by the DDA on November 16, 2010. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-02-036R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump Extend the existing moratorium on zoning and business license applications for medical marijuana establishments for one hundred eighty (180) days to allow administration to continue conducting research of these establishments, including but not limited to, land use, public safety and possible amendments to the City’s Zoning Code and Code of Ordinances. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-02-037R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Hold a Public Hearing on February 21, 2011 for a grant application to be submitted to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for consideration of 2011 funds. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-02-038R Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams Approve the Inkster Market Place Expansion Project Brownfield Plan Amendment by removing parcels 44-020-02-0102-000 and 44-020-02-0103-000 per recommendation from City’s consultant, ASTI Environmental Inc., and in response to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-02-039R Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams Approve the FY 2010-2011 SEMCA Budget to include entering into a contract for a project coordinator and authorize the administration to process and execute any and all necessary documents to include budget modifications within SEMCA guidelines. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-02-040R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Approve Local Match Payment to the Senior Alliance Area Agency on Aging 1-C for fiscal year 2011 in the amount of $2,409.00. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-02-041R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Authorize Administration to develop RFP’s for all current service contracts that include but are not limited to, engineering services, planning services, architectural services, heating/cooling services, grass/weed cutting services, legal services, tree trimming services and other services as may be brought to Administration and Council’s attentions. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-02-042R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Owens Authorize Administration to prepare RFP for Federal Lobbyist. Motion Carried Unanimously Council Concerns Williams: Thanked attendees of Town Hall Meeting. Suggested moving orientation meeting to another day or removing presentations from agenda. Mentioned the need for a salt dome, water board guidelines. Requested Neighborhood Authority Act information and directed Administration to meet with Mr. Motley. Hendricks: Requested Parkwood school demolition status. Reported an odor in water system (west of Middlebelt Road, south of Parkwood) and CSO update. Requested inquiry into uniform garbage container color. Announced Black History Month celebration on January 26 at 3 pm, Inkster High School. Wimberly: Announced cancer benefit game on Wednesday at 4 pm by the Inkster ladies undefeated basketball team. Owens: Commended DPS on snow removal. Suggested meeting with Wayne County to discuss plowing county roads. applied for Playful City application. Opposes elimination of property tax. Encouraged informing citizens on all avenues of communication how to reach the Senate Finance Committee. Create blanket letter and send a resolution opposing eliminating property tax. Concerned with the expertise of Allen Brothers. Asked if RFPs will come to council before sending them out (city manager responded in the affirmative). Mayor: Asked if water rates would decrease if Inkster entered into DWSD model contract. Supports orientation meeting to be used solely for council agenda; special meeting should be held for preventions. Expressed gratitude to engineering and those responsible for Inkster Road and Middlebelt Road project and the importance of sidewalk snow removal. 11-02-043R Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks A special meeting must be called for all special interest presentations above and beyond awards. Motion Carried Unanimously City Clerk Announced upcoming school election and closing date to submit affidavit of identity for local election. City Manager Submitted written report. There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Hendricks, seconded by Councilman Crump and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of February 7, 2011 was adjourned at 10:43 PM. Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
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