City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
July 18, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, convened in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, July 18, 2011.
Prior to the regular council meeting a motion to go into closed session was made by Crump and seconded by Canty at 7:27 p.m. to discuss pending litigation. Roll Call taken; all members present. Council returned to open session at 7:40 p.m.

Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:48 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance
All 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
11-07-199R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty
Approve agenda with the addition of one item
Motion carried unanimously.

Public Participation
Willie Johnson: Provided background of past councilpersons, pride in being first black ambulance driver 50 years ago. Commented on vehicles, maintenance, spending of city funds, emergency preparedness, water bills and violation of rights.
Gloria Panel: Requested council consideration allowing her to purchase lot next door to her home.
Cornelius James: Expressed concern of Inkster School low student enrollment. Requested city becoming involved with school functions and consider posting school meetings held every second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Ruby Nicholson: Requested a graduation block party for son, Alvin Johnson (placed under new business).
Dorothy Gardner: Concerns included grass cutting, Christmas lights, and senior center.
Walter Starghill: Announced Wheatley Park ribbon cutting celebration and Mayor umpiring baseball game between police and fire department.
Karen Lee: Complaints included sewer backup, cancelled meeting with City Manager, damage to basement, pump station and senior center.
Ernest Hendricks: Complaints regarding grass cutting, mosquito infestation, and citizen services.
Michael Colsoton: Was shot; person identified and has not been apprehended.
Theola Jones: Congratulated Administration for Summerfest.
Bob Brown: Update on Senior Alliance services.
Milton Spokojny, City Attorney Information on Citizens Bank lawsuit and encouraged refinancing for lower payments.

Presentation (Orientation)
Jeannie Fields, Housing and Economic Development Manager provided census update and challenge process and timeline (June 1, 2011 to 2013).
Mark Lloyd, Economic Development Director provided land property and strategy update to purchase property. Explained the process for demolition and process allowing persons to purchase homes.
Mark Lloyd, Economic Development Director provided update on Wheatley Park and Lower Rouge Greenway Project.
Public Hearings
Consent Agenda
11-07-200R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Williams
 August 2011 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $152,918.18.
Motion carried unanimously.

Boards and Commissions
11-07-201R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Canty
 Reappoint Gloria Mitchell to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.

Previous Business
11-07-202R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Canty
Remove RFP for legal services from Table
Motion Carried Nay: Williams
11-07-203R Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams
Retain Milton Spokojny, as City Attorney
Motion failed
11-07-204R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump
Retain Allen Brothers for city attorney services
Motion carried Nay: Owens, Williams

Ordinances
First Reading
Second Reading
New Business
10-07-205R Moved by Crump Seconded by Wimberly
Approve appointment of Pamela A. Anderson as the Part-Time Magistrate of the 22nd District Court.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-07-206R Moved by Canty Seconded by Wimberly
Approve ICMA-The Vantage Care Retirement Health Savings Plan.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-07-207R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Canty
Obtain City Council approval to sign and submit two (2) copies of the Michigan Natural Resources Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Agreement for further redevelopment of Wheatley Park. This action is necessary for final execution of the agreement by the MDNR.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-07-208R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump
Consider approval of offer to purchase (Case # LD11-02) one (1) vacant lot, which is located on the south side of 3800 Allen Street and legally described as Lot 53 also ½ adj. vac alley, Van Alstine Boulevard Sub, T2S, R9E, L55, P4, WCR to Gloria A. Pannell in an amount of $1,000. $500.
Motion Carried Unanimously

11-07-209R Moved by Crump Seconded by Owens
Consider approving the final work plan of the EPA Petroleum Site Assessment and Hazardous Substances Site Assessment Grants, direct staff to prepare a Request for Proposal to hire a consultant for the preparation of a strategic road map and site assessment, to evaluate submitted proposals, and retain the consultant for state services.
Motion Carried Unanimously

11-07-210R Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump
Approve a block party/community picnic at Smith Chapel A.M.E. Church on Walnut between Beech and Carlysle on August 27, 2011.
Motion Carried Unanimously

11-07-211R Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty
Authorize City Administration with city attorney to notify Wayne County Treasurer that the City of Inkster will seek to exercise the city’s “right of refusal to purchase tax foreclosed property in Wayne County” by purchasing the following properties in the City of Inkster: (1) 4360 Bridgeport; (2) 4351 Bridgeport (3) 4307 Bridgeport (4) 4311 Bridgeport (5) 4344 Bridgeport; (6) 4340 Bridgeport (7) 4324 Bridgeport. Total amount for said properties being $68,447.62 with corresponding fees for the purchase of these properties. Motion Carried Nay: Hendricks, Owens, Williams
11-07-212R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump
Authorize the City of Inkster administration to enter a Guaranteed Project Performance with Siemens Industry Inc.
Motion carried unanimously.
11-07-213R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump
Enter into an engagement as counsel for installment purchase of water meters and energy conservation improvements with Miller Canfield.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-07-214R Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty
Enter into an agreement with Wayne County approving financing of water meters and energy conservation improvements.
Motion Carried Nay: Owens, Williams
11-07-215R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Canty
Approve commercial water shut off policy for non-payment. Replace “House” with “Commercial Building”
Motion Carried Nay: Williams
11-07-216R Moved by Crump Seconded by Wimberly
Approve settlement #2011-2-1 in an amount not to exceed $35,000.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-07-217R Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump
Approve Florence Street Block Party
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-07-218R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens
Approve picnic on August 6 and request DPS to clean park and place picnic tables and trash cans.
Motion Carried Unanimously

Council Concerns
Wimberly: Requested status of Treasurer’s office and a representative from Plante Moran. City Manager suggested Deputy Treasurer should attend meetings to avoid excessive cost.
Mayor: Requested a report from auditors and update on discussion with Garden City regarding intergovernmental agreement for services.
Hendricks: Requested more information regarding water charges.
Crump: Requested the shooting victim to be given priority, more information regarading city engineer’s vehicle. Intent of memo, approval, not specified for personal use, need for take home car discussed.
Owens: Commended jazz festival committee and Carolyn Taylor, suggested carnival rides. Suggested elected leaders should meet with schools and consider a youth summit to address crime.
Mayor: Reminded public of health walk. Commended Summerfest committee and Ron Wolkowicz, Parks and Recreation Director on job well done.
City Clerk
No report at this time
City Manager
Commended C.E.R.T. workers.
Councilman Williams thanked the city attorney for his years of service.

There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Canty, seconded by Councilman Wimberly and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of July 18, 2011 was adjourned at 11:35 PM.

Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk
City of Inkster

ATTEST:
Hilliard L. Hampton II, Mayor
City of Inkster

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