City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
June 6, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, convened in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, May 16, 2011.

Prior to the regular council meeting a motion to go into closed session was made by Canty, seconded by Owens at 7:16 p.m. to discuss pending litigation

Roll Call: Canty, Crump, Hendricks, Owens, Williams, Mayor Hampton

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Williams, Seconded by Crump to return to open session at 7:42 p.m.

Call Meeting to Order

Mayor Hampton opened the regular meeting at 7:53 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

Approval of Agenda

11-06-167R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty

Approve agenda with changes

Motion Carried Unanimously.

Public Participation

Norma Wallace: Gave background of relationship with city.

Lillie Morris: Concerned with street flooding on Williams Street.

Michael Wells: Discussed library budget.

Willie Johnson: Suggested naming a street in memory of Don Barden

Karen Lee: Concerns included flood basement, unanswered inquiries, bridge on Middlebelt Road, pump station (accompanied by neighbors).

Lorenzo Moner: Announced child identification program.

Ms. Gratewood: Requested block closure for graduation party.

Shanea Jones: Thanked council for the use of Wheatley Park.

Sandra Watley: Provided information on concrete work permit in question.

Jessie Shelby: Thanked Councilman Crump for service, congratulated Inkster graduates. concerned with water bill format.

Dennard Shaw: Questions regarding RFP and flag in front of city hall.

Dorothy Gardner: Discussed senior cooling center, communication problems, water on Middlebelt Road and Christmas lights.

Aaron Sims: Questions Livernois billing for vehicle repair.

Presentation

Public Hearings

Consent Agenda

11-06-168R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty

May 9, 2011 special meeting minutes

May 10, 2011 special meeting minutes

May 16, 2011 regular meeting minutes

May 23, 2011 special meeting minutes

May 31, 2011 special meeting minutes

Milton Spokojny, City Attorney May invoice in the amount of $10,533.11

Motion carried unanimously.

Boards and Commissions

Previous Business

Ordinances

First Reading

Second Reading

New Business

11-06-169R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump

Approve Tax Anticipation Notes

Nay: Williams

Motion carried

11-06-170R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump

Approve Milliman to perform a drug actuarial attestation for RDS program.

Motion Carried Unanimously

11-06-171R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump

Approve for Independent Attorney for the Purpose of Conducting an Internal Examination.

Nay: Canty, Owens

Motion carried

11-06-172R Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens

Approve a block party request on Bayhan between Yale and Notre Dame on Friday, June 10, 2011

Motion Carried Unanimously

11-06-173R Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams

Approve a block party request on Lehigh between Bayhan and Meadowdale on Saturday, June 25, 2011.

Motion Carried Unanimously

11-06-174R Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams

Approve a block party request on Williams between Cherry and Beech on Monday, July 4, 2011.

Motion Carried Unanimously

11-06-175R Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams

Approve the execution and submit two (2) copies of the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Development Project Agreement for the Inkster Park Greenway Trail. This action is necessary for final execution of the agreement by the MDNR.

Motion Carried Unanimously

11-06-176R Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams

Acknowledge Inkster Alumni as a charitable organization.

Motion Carried Unanimously

11-06-177R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Owens

Acknowledge Mayor Hampton’s attendance of the National Conference of Black Mayors.

Motion Carried Unanimously

Council Concerns

Wimberly: Mentioned dust from H & H Metal on Michigan Avenue.

Williams: Discussed website, water running on Middlebelt Road and sub pump.

Crump: Discussed memorial parade, Siemen’s vote and sealed bid for vacant homes. Announced day of prayer.

Hendricks: Remarked on grass cutting and rental property program.

Owens: Discussed vacant homes, grass cutting, and confidential information released to public.

Mayor: Discussed police patrol at Memorial Day Parade, stage location, cement company. Announced Summer Jazz Fest and veterans honored as 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the Memorial Day Parade.

City Clerk

City Manager

Announced Police auction, memorial day parade and a $200,000 grant approved in Lansing regarding Mark Lloyd, Economic Development Director.

There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Owens, seconded by Councilman Crump and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of June 6, 2011 was adjourned at 10:25 PM.

Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk

ATTEST:

Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor

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