|
||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
|
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 Hendricks, seconded by Crump at 6:58 p.m. to discuss pending litigation and legal opinion Roll Call: Canty, Crump, Hendricks, Owens, Owens, Williams, Mayor Hampton Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Canty, Seconded by Hendricks to return to open session at 7:28 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hampton opened the regular meeting at 7:35 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, Mayor Hampton Approval of Agenda 11-05-121R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty Approve agenda with addition to apply for a grant, approve settlement and place tabled item under Previous Business. Motion Carried Unanimously. Presentation Public Participation Michael Wells: Concerned with millage budget. Requested meeting with city manager and treasurer. Gabe Henderson: Commended DPS workers and suggested remedy for Michigan Avenue dust. Antel Clark: Promoted Walk for Fitness rally; asked for city’s support. Karen Lee/Addie Faulk: Concerned with adequacy of sump pumps, gave suggestions for available funds, health concerns and property value. Mayor asked the DPS director to address; Hendricks requested pump history. Willie Johnson: Expressed the responsibility Council has to the citizens of Inkster. Concerns: dust on Michigan Avenue, disasters and lack of council listening to the citizens. Roma Bailey: Concerned with loss of police officers. Darryl Davis/Mel Barbson: Requested postponing approval of landscaping contractor; in violation of AFSCME contract. Public Hearings Consent Agenda 11-05-122R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump April 18, 2011 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Boards and Commissions 11-05-123R Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Reappoint Ned Sanders to the Board of Review. Previous Business Ordinances First Reading Second Reading New Business 11-05-124R Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Approve engagement letter with Miller & Canfield as Bond Counsel for the purpose of issuing Tax Anticipation Notes. Brief discussion regarding cash flow, timeliness of tax revenue from Wayne County, bond rating and pay back plan of 120 days. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-05-125R Moved by Crump Seconded by Hendricks Authorize issuance of Notes in Anticipation of Operating Taxes Next Succeeding Fiscal Year. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-05-126R Moved by Crump Seconded by Hendricks Recognize Equip for Life as a recognized non-profit in the community, for the purpose of applying for a Charitable Gaming License. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-05-127R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens Direct staff to proceed with amending the City of Inkster Code of Ordinances to adopt language regulating clubs and organizations in the City. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-05-128R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Williams Direct staff to proceed with a review and provide recommendations for amending City Ordinances and policies affecting the standards, conditions and processes for new development, re-occupying existing structures and obtaining business licenses. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-05-129R Moved by Williams Seconded by Owens TABLE Authorizing the Administration to accept the proposal from Frank’s Landscaping & Interlocking Brick to perform grass cutting and maintain landscaping at the eight Municipal Buildings with twenty-four (24) cuts per building for a total of $7,741.68 per year for 2011 with city option for years 2012, 2013, and 2014 cutting seasons. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-05-130R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Williams Authorize the Inkster Police Department to execute a contract with the Inkster Housing Commission for Supplemental Police Services for an additional one-year period, effective January 1, 2011. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-05-131R Moved by Crump Seconded by Owens Approve $2,945.00 to Probe for air quality testing at the Inkster Police Department. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-05-132R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty Support the grant application for the purpose of conducting the swimming program at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex. Motion Carried Unanimously 11-05-133R Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Approve settlement SF2011 in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00. Motion Carried Unanimously Council Concerns Williams Expressed concern for citizens spending money because of infrastructure and pump stations. Requested Administration to provide the age of pumps and how they are maintained. Canty: Commended Image Committee on Town Hall Meeting. Suggested teamwork during difficult time; has never seen major situation to create a red income. Owens: Information from the Administration regarding layoff of employees was questioned. Distressed over quality and delivery of service in the city; as well as safety of people and officers. Discussed pension plan, city contribution, state shared revenue, general fund, cross training, layoff strategy, combining departments, eliminating positions and meeting governor’s requirements. Hendricks: Mentioned pension plan, town hall meeting, budget meeting dates and city manager evaluation. Crump: Concerned with layoffs, public safety and police safety. Recommends a spending freeze. Informed public of conference in Washington State. Encouraged assisting people affected by southern devastation. Mayor: Requested update on pillar repair on Michigan Avenue. Commended those who hosted recent Chinese delegation. Encouraged enforcement of façade ordinance. Concerned with legal expenses; not only city attorney but also other legal costs. Dates needed for budget meetings. May 3 and May 4 at 6:00 p.m. Instructed City Clerk to post meeting. City Clerk Announced upcoming school election on May 3, 2011, ability to get emergency absentee application, deadline for filing affidavits for primary election and attendance of IIMC conference. City Manager Will work on bringing back as many police officers as possible. Mayor: Requested update on sidewalk program; director stated program begun today. Deadline for adopting the 2011/2012 budget, according to the city charter, is the second regular council meeting in May (Section 9.5) There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Crump, seconded by Councilman Canty and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of May 2, 2011 was adjourned at 10:09 PM. Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
Community
•
Business
• Government
•
Services
• Reference Send feedback regarding this
website by
clicking here. City of Inkster, Michigan
|
|
||||||||||||
