City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
February 21, 2011

City of Inkster Mayor and Council, Wayne County, Michigan, convened in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, February, 21, 2011.
Prior to the meeting Council went into closed session for pending litigation
Motion by Canty, Seconded by Owens at 7:23 p.m.
Roll Call: Canty, Hendricks, Owens, Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Wimberly
Motion by Williams, Seconded by Owens to return to open session at 7:35 p.m.
Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Pro Tem Wimberly 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, Marcus Hendricks, Courtney Owens, Timothy Williams, Patrick Wimberly
Honorable Council Excused: Henry L. Crump, Jr., Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II
Approval of Agenda
11-02-044R Moved by Owens Seconded by Hendricks
To approve the agenda as presented with the addition of Police and Fire Pension, Face to Face Ministry and Suspension of Allen Brothers.
Motion carried unanimously.

Public Participation

DeArtriss Richardson: Announced Black History Month event at Inkster High School, February 26 at 3:00 pm.
Dorothy Gardner: Asked for procedure to appoint board members and allow the citizens to speak during an item. Commented on RFP procedure and median at Michigan Avenue and Henry Ruff.
Raquel Williams: Commented on 22nd district court staff.
Sandra Watley: Concerned with leadership and decisions being made effecting homeowners. Expressed belief in speaking up.
Willie Johnson: Spoke on history of cable in the city and medical marijuana.

Presentation
Public Hearings
11-02-045R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Williams
Open Public Hearing to approve the 2011 Inkster Greenways Initiative application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Mark Lloyd, Economic Development Director began with history of grant continuation of last year’s application. The 4 foot wide pathway project from Beech Daly to Henry Ruff, along the lower Rouge River, began six years ago and consists of four phases. City received $400,000 last year with a $130,000 contribution from city.
Phase II requires a public hearing and submit information with the grant application that is limited to $300,000 because of allocation changes with a total of $701,000. The City of Inkster is seeking funding from Michigan Department of Transportation with the expectation of completing it in one construction season. This will help reduce the overall cost to the city.
Dorothy Gardner: Asked for clarification on the amount quoted and amount on paperwork. Mark Lloyd confirmed $710,000 correct amount.
Jean Fuller: Expressed concern of additional financial burden to senior citizens who are on fixed incomes. Suggested not moving forward at this time.
Mayor Pro Tem Wimberly asked where would in kind dollars come from.
Mark Lloyd reiterated trying to eliminate cost by working with MDOT to obtain a 100% contribution of $408,000 allocation gap.
Ernest Hendricks: Remarked underbrush needs to be removed.
Councilman Williams: Asked if there was a time frame?
Mark Lloyd stated on going 2012 to 2015.
Councilman Williams asked what funds will be used to maintain since this is a county park.
Mark Lloyd stated will be responsibility of city. Trail is not responsibility of Wayne County.
Ruth E. Williams: Stated most will come out of parks budget.
Mark Lloyd stated balance will come out of transportation fund not parks and recreation fund and in kind service towards the cost of park improvement.
Councilman Owens asked if related to taking control of park as mentioned by Kenneth Cole.
Councilman Wimberly stated it did not.

11-02-046R Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams
Close Public Hearing to approve the 2011 Inkster Greenways Initiative application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Consent Agenda
11-02-047R Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams
 February 7, 2011 regular meeting minutes
 March 2011 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $157,681.51.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
Boards and Commissions
11-02-048R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty
Appoint Celeste McDuffie to Board of Review.
Previous Business
Ordinances
First Reading

Second Reading
11-02-049R Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks
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
11-02-050R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Williams
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
11-02-051R Moved by Williams Seconded by Owens
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
New Business
11-02-052R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty
Authorize Director of Public Service to make application to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the necessary annual permit to work within the State trunk line rights of way on behalf of the City of Inkster. Also consider adopting the attached resolution to be submitted to MDOT as part of requirements to submit the permit application.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-02-053R Moved by Williams Seconded by Canty
Authorize Director of Public Service to make application to County of Wayne Department of Public Services Engineering Division Permit Office for the necessary annual permit to conduct emergency repairs and annual maintenance work on local and County roads. Also consider adopting the attached resolution to be submitted to County of Wayne Department of Public Services Engineering Division Permit Office as part of requirements to submit the permit application.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-02-054R Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams
Approve the 2011 Inkster Greenways Initiative application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund in the amount of $300,000 and continue to seek and apply for alternative funding sources to cover the total project costs for Phase II in the amount of $710,000.
Motion Carried Unanimously

11-02-055R Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens
Appoint Marcus Hendricks to serve on the Wayne County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Council and re-appoint Jeannie Fields to serve as the City’s representative on the Planning and Housing Committees.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-02-056R Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams
Acknowledge the Booker and Flora Dozier Memorial Scholarship Fund as a non profit in the community for the purpose of applying for a Charitable Gaming License.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-02-057R Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams
Acknowledge the Mayor Edward Bivens, Jr. Scholarship Fund as a non-profit in the community for the purpose of applying for a Charitable Gaming License.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-02-058R Moved by Owens Seconded by Hendricks
TABLE Inkster Housing Commission PILOT request to March 7, 2011
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-02-059R Moved by Williams Seconded by Owens
Authorize Power Vac of Michigan Inc to perform Cleaning and Televising of the sanitary, storm and combined sewers for the Eastern CSO outfalls control project.
Motion Failed Roll call: Yay: Canty, Owens, Williams Nay: Williams, Hendricks
11-02-060R Moved by Williams Seconded by Canty
Acknowledge Face to Face Ministry as a non-profit for the purpose of applying for a Charitable Gaming License.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-02-061R Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams
Suspend legal activity and representation on all matter for which Allen Brothers is providing the City of Inkster until further directed by Inkster City Council.
Authorize Administration to prepare RFP for Federal Lobbyist.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Council authorized the Administration to move forward with arranging a meeting with the 22nd District Court and direct City Attorney to communicate with the 22nd District Court.
Council Concerns
Williams: Requested fencing requirements and responsibility for Annapolis Pt. Voiced complaints of citizens regarding snow plows pushing snow on sidewalks. Asked for clarification on what was passed with camera packet approval; requested job description and how part time employee is envisioned.
Canty: Requested clarification of nominating petition requirements by city attorney; opinion is petitions must be signed by persons of the district.
Owens: Requested confirmation information on camera council action. Announced Watsonia Block Club Black History affair at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex on Saturday. Remarked and denied allegations on a letter circulated in city. Expressed concern with problems the city is facing. Commented on commission appointment.
Hendricks: Requested update on Mr. Glieberman (Annapolis Pt). City attorney explained Mr. Glieberman will authorize city to obtain bank records but refuses to pay $6,500 charge. City hoping not to pay this amount but there will be a charge for reproducing items.
Wimberly: Primary concern to see city flourish.
City Clerk
Requested time to attend seminar and vacation.
City Manager
Stated discussion budget dates were sent to Council. Budget will come before Council May 4. Anticipating a $2.5 million cut but will bring a balanaced budget. This will impact services.
Council authorized the City Manager to speak to Mike Wells of Library Board to plan for the future.
Councilman Williams requested support documentation sooner than April 14.
There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Hendricks, seconded by Councilman Owens and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of February 21, 2011 was adjourned at 9:39 PM.

Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk
City of Inkster

ATTEST:
Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
City of Inkster

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