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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 Monday, April 18, 2011. Prior to the regular council meeting a motion to go into closed session was made by Canty and seconded by Wimberly at 7:12 p.m. to discuss pending litigation and contract negotiations. Roll Call: Canty, Crump, Hendricks, Owens, Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Wimberly Motion carried unanimously. Council returned to open session at 7:35 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Pro Tem Wimberly opened the regular meeting at 7:41 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 Pro Tem Patrick Wimberly Honorable Council Excused: Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II Approval of Agenda 11-04-110R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty Approve agenda with the changes to 8b (changing number of members from 12 to 8), remove New Business Item "C" until further information is provided by Administration. Motion Carried Unanimously. Presentation Public Participation Julie Claypool: Announced a NAACP meeting. Patricia Morgan: concerned with unleashed dogs and police action. Sandra Watley: Announced CERT training. Dorothy Gardner: Announced seminar for caregivers. Christopher Thompson: Concerned with residential water bill amount. Dennard Shaw: Requested information on employee evaluations. Concerned with city’s image. Karen Lee: Questioned quality of city services and pump stations. Monique McKinney: Disturbed with basement flooding and sidewalk damage from city tree. Devon Charles: Concerned with health issues that may arise from basement flooding. Addie Faulk: Concerned with basement flooding. Willie Johnson: Commended police chief and city attorney. Expressed dismay over water bill. George Williams: Announced Inkster Minister Alliance scholarship luncheon.
Presentation Public Hearings Consent Agenda 11-04-085 Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump April 4, 2011 regular meeting minutes May 2011 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $153,416.85. Motion carried unanimously. Boards and Commissions Previous Business 11-04-091R Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump Remove approving an amendment of the Downtown Development Authority By-Laws, allowing the Authority to consist of twelve (12) members and the chief executive officer from the Table. Motion Carried Unanimously Receive and file Consider approving an amendment of the Downtown Development Authority By-Laws, allowing the Authority to consist of twelve (12) members eight (8) members and the Chief Executive Officer. No action required Discussion of resolution establishing the 22nd District Court building fund for the Justice Center bond shortfall. Ordinances First Reading Second Reading New Business 11-04-113R Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Letter of Engagement for Miller Canfield, as Bond Counsel for State Revolving Fund Combined Sewer Overflow Project 5287-03 Financing Motion Carried Unanimously 11-04-114R Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams Consider approving the attached ballot language, for the election of August 2, 2011. The Mayor and Council of the City of Inkster has determined that the City should borrow money and issue general obligation bonds of the City, in one or more series, for the purpose of providing funds to the pay for all or part of the cost of the Improvements (Eastern CSO outfalls control project and Partial diversion of storm water from Ecorse Creek to Rouge River). It is necessary to submit the issuance of the bonds to the qualified electors of the City for a vote. Motion Carried Unanimously Discussion/Acton: Ann Capela, City Manager - Equip for Life is requesting a resolution acknowledging that the organization is a recognized non-profit in the community for the purpose of applying for a Charitable Gaming License. 11-04-115R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Adoption of Premium Only Plan for the City of Inkster. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-04-116R Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams Approval of contract with Basic for Cobra, FMLA and Flexible Spending. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-04-117R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump Ratification of Police Patrol Contract. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-04-118R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump Request For Proposal (RFP) for City of Inkster, City Legal Services (City Attorney). Motion to TABLE Roll Call: Yes: Canty, Crump, Hendricks, Mayor Pro Tem Wimberly No: Owens, Williams 11-04-119R Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump Seek authorization from Mayor and City Council for payment of Motorcycle Leases from Motor City Harley Davidson n the amount of $12,000. Monies taken from the Justice Assistance Grant funds from line item 101-323-977-100. Motion Carried Unanimously Council Concerns Owens: Concerned with pension packets for schedule B employees. Fred Hill, Risk Manager explained Schedule B employees are eligible for retirement benefits after 2 years limited to 5% of salary. Councilman Hendricks explained change made to attract Department Heads and retain them. William Lawrence stated he will respond to council in writing. Inquired as to forced retirement and asked Administration of rational. City Manager responded will conduct an exit interview with employee in question. Questioned vehicle maintenance costs and who can enter into a city contract. City Attorney responded all amounts over $2,000 have to come before council. Discussion regarding evicting procedure of city owned property with occupants. 11-04-120R Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams Instruct Administration and city attorney to proceed with eviction process of city owned property. Motion Carried Unanimously Williams: Mentioned fences at Annapolis Pointe. Questioned procedure to inform council of events/issues in the city. Police Chief explained. Discussion on local news station airing information. Canty: Announced a senior citizen event and Chinese delegates interested in investing in city. Crump: Announced Diabetes and Kidney Advocacy day. Read proclamation from Senator Tupac Hunter. Hendricks: Commended Administration for hosting Chinese delegate investor trip. Announced Parkwood school demolition has begun. Will bring language to support woman’s health issues. Owens: Stated new station submitted a FOIA request to obtain information on him. Wimberly: Announced budget meeting dates. City Clerk Announced upcoming school election on May 3, 2011 City Manager 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 April 18, 2011 was adjourned at 10:28 PM. Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
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