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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, June 20, 2011. Prior to the regular council meeting a motion to go into closed session was made by Crump and seconded by Canty at 7:30 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations. Roll Call - Councilman: Canty - yes, Crump – yes, Hendricks - yes, Owens – yes, Williams – yes, Wimberly - yes, Mayor Hampton - yes. Motion carried unanimously. Council returned to open session at 7:38 p.m. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:45 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 11-06-178R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump Approve agenda Motion carried unanimously. Public Participation John Nichols – The Inkster Firefighters donated $300 to Inkster Summer Music Fest. Lewis Jones – At the June 6, 2011 Council meeting, the Inkster Solidifiers requested to host a run but the organization had to cancel the event. Karen Lee – Expressed concerns with questions that have been left unanswered for months. Thanked Mr. Brooks for his quick response in getting the water issue solved at Michigan Avenue and Middlebelt. Stated there is now a problem with a chuck hole that was possibly caused by the water main break that was there for so long. Asked: if the City is going to put a sump pump in her home or re-do her flooring, if ADT and AT&T can reimburse the citizens for basement flooding they caused or if they received a fine, and if a special snow plow will have to be purchased for the narrow pathways at Michigan Avenue and Inkster Road. Questioned the status of H & H. why a senior center can’t be placed across from Inkster High School, and when the Middlebelt and Andover problem will be resolved. Requested flowers at Michigan Ave and Middlebelt. Jessie Shelby – Attended the TIFA meeting and questioned how a contractor could know something before council and the citizens. Stated it seems as if the city manager has been talking to other cities about combining courts. At the TIFA meeting the contractor suggested council talk to 5 different cities. Questioned how a contractor could know that the YWCA was not going to get a new building because of their financial situation. Wouldn’t you know if they had money before you talk about giving them a new building? She was unable to ask questions at the TIFA meeting; therefore she brought them to council and asked whether or not the YWCA building belongs to the City. LaShawn Westbrook – Invited everyone to the Citywide Day of Peace and Healing on June 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at High Praise Cathedral of Faith, 4010 Moore Street. Mike Wells – Announced there will be a budget hearing for the Library Board on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The hearing has been published in the newspaper, posted at city hall, library, etc. The public is invited to attend. Willie Johnson – Stated that police patrol is doing a good job on the street but they need to do a good job in the neighborhood. Grass is getting high. Stated that Council hasn’t been responsive to him, never asked him any questions but instead gangs up on him. He’s been dealing with a water bill issue for over a year. He received a questionnaire from the City Manager about a month ago. Dorothy Gardner – Questioned if anyone from the city goes behind our contracted grass cutters to see what kind of job they do. Asked if there were any council members involved in the meeting regarding court consolidation that took place between the City Manager and Representative Heise. Asked about the possibility of getting space for the senior citizens and Christmas lights. Presentation Summer Music Fest Presentation by Ron Wolkowicz and Mayor Hampton A contest was held for high school students to develop a cover page for the Inkster Summer Music Fest Program booklet. The winner will receive a monetary award and their artwork will be displayed on 15,000 program booklets that will be available at the festival and delivered to every home in Inkster. The winners were all from Inkster High School – Micah King, Mohamed Ali-Ababi, and Abiola Akimpa (1st place). The festival will be held July 9 & 10, 2011. Public Hearings Consent Agenda 11-06-179R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Williams Approve June 6, 2011 regular meeting minutes with additions (Council’s rendering regarding the Open Meetings Act). July 2011 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $15,574.88 Motion carried unanimously. Boards and Commissions Previous Business Ordinances First Reading Second Reading New Business 11-06-180R Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Approve a block party request on Spruce between Beech and Chestnut on Monday, July 4, 2011. Motion carried unanimously. 11-06-181R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Canty Approve a block party request on Bayhan between Notre Dame and Yale on Sunday, July 3, 2011. Motion carried unanimously. 11-06-182R Moved by Owens Seconded by Canty Approve three year contract with MAPE. Motion carried unanimously. 11-06-183R Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams Enter into a service agreement with Giffels Webster Engineers to manage and coordinate the required archeological survey per Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Enhancement grant requirements and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) with an MDOT pre-qualified consultant for Phases 1 & 2 of the Inkster Greenway Trail project and appropriate necessary funds. Motion carried unanimously. 11-06-184R Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks Consider approving a sole source quote for sewer cleaning equipment for $12,482.83. Motion carried unanimously. 11-06-185R Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty Consider approving the City of Inkster to participate in a co-operative bid for water repair clamps with the Downriver Community Conference (DCC). Motion carried – Roll Call – Yes: Canty, Crump, Hendricks, Owens, Wimberly, Mayor Hampton; No: Williams Council Concerns Canty – Announced that Reiven Holt’s wife passed away last week. The funeral will be at the Chapel of Chimes on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Please keep him in your prayers. Williams –Thanked DPS for removing a tree on Thomas Circle. Also announced a request for 29656 Thomas Circle in which the City damaged her sprinkler system but promised to put it back the way it was. Suggested that council submit ideas for different areas for the corridor project. Crump – Thanked Mayor Hampton and Councilman Williams for supporting/participating in the local day of prayer and fasting. Asked the Fire Chief about an ad hoc meeting regarding a study of the feasibility of combining fire departments. Questioned if the City began advertising for a treasurer and how Garden City could handle additional responsibilities, regarding the City of Inkster, if they’re closed 2 days out of the week. Hendricks – Thanked Ann Capela and DPS for quick response regarding grass cutting. Questioned if work is currently being completed on the CSO basin on Middlebelt. Owens – Questioned if there had been any discussion of a combined police and fire department/station. Requested that the administration provide council with information regarding Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTS) (how many, how they’re disbursed, where they’re located in the city audit). Questioned the status of discussions with the library board regarding city property including books, shelves, and the building. Asked about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process. Mentioned he spoke with Kim Sledge, FOIA Coordinator to find out who assists her with requests when she’s out of the office and asked how many requests were received during her recent absence. Asked Ms. Capela the same questions and questioned why she completed one of the FOIA requests (for Bill Proctor, Channel 7) when Mickey Durham usually does so in Ms. Sledge’s absence. Also stated cash was collected and the information was given out after hours, violating city policy. Stated he asked the City Manager to provide council with the information once he learned of the request but Ms. Capela said that after speaking with Milt, she couldn’t give the information to them. After speaking with Milt, the City Attorney, he stated that wasn’t the case. Mentioned that Ms. Capela entered into an illegal contract with Norman Wallace and also informed Bill Proctor that he should check his tax records. Received a call stating Ms. Capela told the city attorney that he had threatened Capela’s life. Still has not received information regarding when delinquent taxes are sent to the county. Stated Council has still not come up with a date for the City Manager’s evaluation and she has only been evaluated once in 3 years. Requested that the City Manager provide Mayor and Council with the same information that she finally provided to him in the event Bill Proctor calls to question them regarding his expenses. Hampton - Complimented the City Engineer for the sidewalk on Inkster Road and stated it will be duplicated on Middlebelt. Stated the County needs to take care of the curb and citizens should voice this request by calling Commissioner Joan Gebhardt at (313) 224-0907 and the Wayne County Executive (number to be listed on the city website). Mentioned grass cutting and complimented the flower baskets on Michigan and Inkster Road. City Clerk No report at this time City Manager Announced there will be a renewed bond rating meeting on Friday morning. There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Wimberly, seconded by Councilman Hendricks and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of June 20, 2011 was adjourned at 9:01 PM. Jenneatta Mitchell (for Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk) ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
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