City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
August 1, 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 Canty and seconded by Owens at 6:52 p.m. to discuss pending litigation. Roll Call: Canty, Crump, Hendricks, Owens, Williams, Mayor Hampton. Wimberly not present. Council returned to open session at 7:16 p.m.

Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:33 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, Mayor Hilliard Hampton
Honorable Council Not Present: Patrick Wimberly

Approval of Agenda
11-08-219R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty
Approve agenda as presented with elimination of Item “C” under consent agenda and Item “A” under New Business. Also add authority to negotiate under new business.
Motion carried unanimously.

Public Participation
Sandra Watley: Commented on city attorney RFP process.
Walter Starghill: Announced ribbon cutting ceremony at Wheatley Park with a softball game between fire and police department, refreshments, music. Mayor will be referee.
Willie Johnson: Commented on election, emergency preparedness, and high water bills.
Karen Lee: Requested relief of one basement flooding, questioned ballot bond proposal and pump stations. Suggested funding for infrastructure and senior center.
Michael Wells: Asked citizens to be patient will Library addresses faulty cooling system, legal fees, restructuring. Working with city. Thanked fire department for quick response to a family ailment.
Dorothy Gardner: Invited public to senior picnic at Wheatley Park.
Presentation
Public Hearings
Consent Agenda
11-08-220R Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams
 June 6, 2011 corrected regular meeting minutes
 June 27, 2011 special meeting minutes
 Milton Spokojny, City Attorney June 2011 invoice in the amount of $10,808.28
 Milton Spokojny, City Attorney July 2011 invoice in the amount of $21,181.01
Motion carried unanimously.

Boards and Commissions
11-08-221R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump
 Mayoral appointment of Andrea Pierson to the Downtown Development Authority.
Motion carried unanimously.

Previous Business
11-08-222R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump
Remove purchasing a used Utility Vehicle for Emergency Fire/Medical Response from the TABLE.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-08-223R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump
Reconsider approving the purchase of a used Utility Vehicle for Emergency Fire/Medical Response.
Motion failed

Ordinances
First Reading
11-08-224R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump
First reading to amend Chapter 155, Zoning Code, of the City of Inkster Code of Ordinances by amending Section 155.046(B)(3), B-2 District, Principal Uses Permitted; amending Section 155.046(D)(11), B-2 District, Uses Permitted Subject to Special Conditions; amending Section 155.047(D)(28), B-3 District, Uses Permitted Subject to Special Conditions; amending Section 155.048(B)(10), M-1 District, Principal Uses Permitted; amending Section 155.049((B)(13), TCD District, Principal Uses Permitted; adding Section 155.219, Theaters Assembly Halls, Concert Halls, Clubs and Similar Organizations and subsections (1), (2), and (3); as recommended by the Inkster Planning Commission on July 25, 2011.
Motion Carried Unanimously

11-08-225R Moved by Hendricks seconded by Crump
First reading to amend Chapter 155, Zoning Code, of the City of Inkster Code of Ordinances by amending Section 155.012, Enactment; amending Section 155.014, Intent, by adding subsections (L), (M), (N), and (O); amending Section 155.275(B), Board of Zoning Appeals Membership, by adding subsection (3); amending Section 155.275(G), Board of Zoning Appeals--Appeals of Board Decisions; and amending Section 155.291, Public Hearing Notification Requirements as recommended by the Inkster Planning Commission on July 25, 2011.
Motion Carried Unanimously

11-08-226R Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump
First reading to amend Chapter 32, Planning Commission, of the City of Inkster Code of Ordinances by amending Section 32.015, Establishment; amending Section 32.017, Members, Term of Office; amending Section 32.018, Powers and Duties; and amending Section 32.019, Expenditures; Restrictions as recommended by the Inkster Planning Commission on July 25, 2011.
Motion Carried Unanimously

Second Reading
New Business
11-08-227R Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams
Obtain City Council approval to sign and submit two (2) copies of the Park Land Lease Agreement to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners for the Inkster Park Greenway Trail. This action is necessary for final execution of the agreement by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and to ultimately obtain a final executed project agreement with MDNR for Phase 1 project funding.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-08-228R Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams
Consider approval of offer to purchase (Case #LD11-05) single family residential structure, commonly identified as 3406 Spruce and legally described as Lot 96 also E ½ adj vac alley, Westwood Heights Sub No. 1, T2S, R9E, L64, P18, WCR; Property ID#010-02-0096-000 to Delshawna Hudgens in an amount of $6,963.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-08-229R Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty
Authorize Administration with City Attorney’s approval, to enter into a limited Personal Services Contract with Richard D. Suiter to manage the implementation of Automated Metering Infrastructure, amount not to exceed $60,000.
Motion Carried Nay: Williams
11-08-230R Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty
Request authority to accept bids received from current insurance broker, Arthur Gallagher, for renewal of the Property/Casualty insurance program for $346,975. Renewal of the Property/Casualty 3rd. Party Claims Administrator, Vericlaim for $4,000. Renewal of the Worker’s Compensation program with CompOne/Accident Fund for $38,077.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-08-231R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens
Authorize Administration to negotiate settlement.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Mayor Hampton acknowledged and introduced newly appointed city attorney, David Jones.

Council Concerns
Williams: Commented on SEMCOG dashboard workshop and October deadline to be developed. Requested information regarding legal service RFP. Commented on Michigan Avenue Christmas lights and Primary Election.
Hendricks: Commented on Parkwood approaches damaged by DTE, sewer backups and asphalt repair needed on Eastern and Middlebelt Road.
Owens: Requested water cost comparison of surrounding communities and requested DWSD representative at next meeting. Recommended park improvement plan to attract younger families and give families opportunities to do things closer to home.
Crump: Recommended putting breakdown of charges on water bills. Thanked Library Board for volunteer work.
Owens: Commented on Library independence and staff.
Mayor: Mentioned alumni basketball game at Inkster High School, Wheatley Park ribbon cutting, senior picnic and SEMCOG meeting. Reminded SEMCOG executive board Inkster initiated legislation on manufactured housing.
Debra Lawson spoke of the breakdown of safety on New York Street due to illegal activity, loud noise, and dangerous illegal utility hookup to homes and squatters. Was informed by police department to address Council.
City Clerk
Encouraged Inkster residents to vote at the Primary Election
City Manager
No report
Discussion regarding ballot bond proposal and backup plan if it is not approved. Rates would be placed on water bills.
Mayor and Council called special meeting for August 4, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. regarding financial outlook of city.

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 August 1, 2011 was adjourned at 9:08 PM.

Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk
City of Inkster

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

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