City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
March 7, 2011

City of Inkster Mayor and Council, Wayne County, Michigan, convened in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, March 7, 2011

Call Meeting to Order

Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

City Council and public in attendance pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

Roll Call

Honorable Council Present: Michael Canty, Henry L. Crump, Jr., Marcus Hendricks, Courtney Owens, Timothy Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Patrick Wimberly

Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II

Approval of Agenda

11-03-062R Moved by Owens Seconded by Hendricks

To approve the agenda as presented with the removal of Consent Agenda Item F, New Business Item F and add approval of travel expenses for Council training and conference.

Motion carried unanimously.

Public Participation

Usheil Floyd: Concerned with flooding and loss of personal items in basement. Spoke to Fred Hill, Risk Manager. Mayor Hampton asked Administration to keep him updated.

Willie Johnson: Offered suggestions for improving the City.

Dennard Shaw: Commented on CDBG fund allocations, zoning and requested purchasing policy.

George Williams: Commented on city budget and programs.

Presentation

Police Chief Gregory B. Gaskin gave demonstration of crime mapping system.

Public Hearings

Consent Agenda

11-03-063R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump

February 21, 2011 regular meeting minutes

Milton Spokojny, City Attorney February invoice of $10,243.05

Receive and File Planning Commission activity and attendance report

Receive and File Zoning Board of Appeals activity and attendance report

Receive and File Downtown Development Authority activity and attendance report

Motion Carried Unanimously.

Boards and Commissions

11-03-064R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Owens

Reappoint Henry Wade to Commission on Aging.

Motion Carried Unanimously

11-03-065R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump

Mayoral appointment Mary Weislo to Economic Development Corporation

Motion Carried Unanimously

Previous Business

Ordinances

First Reading

11-03-066R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly

Amend Ordinance 32.091 of the City of Inkster Code of Ordinances entitled Commission on Aging, Section 1 to read: "The City Council shall appoint eleven members to the Commission on Aging"

Motion Carried Unanimously

Second Reading

New Business

11-03-067R Moved by Canty Seconded by Wimberly

Discussion/Action: William Lawrence – Approval of Cornerstone’s recommendation for a 3rd Party Administrator to Handle COBRA, FMLA and Retiree Billing.

Motion Carried Unanimously

11-03-068R Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks

Accept the lowest bid from SLC Meter Services for the Implementation of the automated Metering Infrastructure Program Request for Proposal (RFP) Water Meter Replacements. TABLE

Motion Carried Unanimously

11-03-069R Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams

Approve a Personal Services Contract to Richard D. Suiter to project manage the Automated Metering Infrastructure Request for Proposal (RFP). TABLE

Motion Carried Unanimously

11-03-070R Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump

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 Carried Unanimously

11-03-071R Moved by Crump Seconded by Wimberly

Authorize Administration to proceed with preparation of final design plans and obtaining all necessary construction permits for Phases 1 & 2 of the Inkster Greenway Trail. The City will utilize existing contractual services with Giffels Webster Engineers to accomplish these necessary tasks.

Motion Carried Unanimously

11-03-072R Moved by Owens Seconded by Hendricks

Acknowledge expenses for Council to attend training

Motion Carried Unanimously

11-03-073R Moved by Owens Seconded by Hendricks

Allow Michigan Municipal League to hold Zoning Administrator Training on June 6 at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex.

Motion Carried Unanimously

Council Concerns

Wimberly: Requested a report on fleet vehicles and usage. Which are take home vehicles?

Williams: Requested budget packet date be moved to an earlier; allowing council more time to review.

Crump: Requested special meeting to discuss court matter. Commented on complaints of mold in vacant homes.

Owens: Suggested allowing the Supreme Court Administrator to follow through with investigation and not burden with unnecessary calls.

Hendricks: Requested more dialogue regarding council chamber cameras. Concerned with budget and layoff of employees.

Owens: Suggested an Outlook list to send email to state legislators and voice opposition of Emergency Financial Management proposition. Requested information on flood prevention for citizens. Supports ancient infrastructure replacement.

Mayor: Have Special Meeting on March 22 to discuss RFPs and Court concern. Announced State of the City. Encouraged reading of Inkster’s rich history.

City Clerk

City Manager

Will give list of must attend meetings while in Washington DC.

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 March 7, 2011 was adjourned at 10:48 PM.

Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk
City of Inkster

ATTEST:

Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
City of Inkster

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