City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
August 15, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, convened in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, August 15, 2011.

Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:40 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
11-08-233R 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
Larry Smith: Commented on basement flooding at Cherryhill Square Apartment.
Sandra Watley: Commented on incorrect ordinance violation information.
Michael Wells: Introduced new Library Director
Caleb Baber and Barbara Albert: Requested approval for Prayer March (new business)
Walter Starghill: Presented the Police Department with a TIFA cup award.
Karen Lee: Commented on basement flooding claim.
Juan Bradford: Stated still waiting for a response from the City Manager.
Dennard Shaw: Commented vandalism and millage.
Ron Lindsey: Bid for 3930 Wellington.
Presentation
Detroit Water and Sewer Department representative explained how charges are calculated; what DWSD is allowed to charge; controlled usage and projected charges.
Public Hearings

Consent Agenda
11-08-234R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Canty
- July 5, 2011 regular meeting minutes
- July 18, 2011 regular meeting minutes
- August 1, 2011 regular meeting minutes
- August 4, 2011 special meeting minutes
- September 2011 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $151,037.20
Motion carried unanimously.

Boards and Commissions
11-08-235R Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks
Appoint Fred Hill, Risk Manager to the Planning Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.

Previous Business
Ordinances
Second Reading
11-08-236R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Crump
Second 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. Ordinance #838
Motion Carried Unanimously

11-08-237R Moved by Hendricks seconded by Crump
Second 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. Ordinance 839
Motion Carried Unanimously

11-08-238R Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump
Second 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. Ordinance 840
Motion Carried Unanimously

New Business
11-08-239R Moved by Crump Seconded by Owens
Approve a block party request for Nehemiah Word of Faith on Ash between Pine and Andover on August 27, 2011.
11-08-240R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump
Payment for Air Quality Testing done by Probe Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $2,945.00.
11-08-241R Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens
TABLE approval of offer to purchase (Case # LD11-03) vacant residential land legally described as Lot 572 and also ½ vacated adjacent alley and W ½ adjacent alley, Westwood Sub of Van Alstine Farm, Liber 40, P29, WCR; Property ID #022-01-0572-000 in an amount of $500.00 to Financial Freedom Acquisition, LLC.
11-08-242R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty
Approve purchase (Case # LD11-04) vacant residential land legally described as Lot 163, West Dearborn Sub, T2S, R9E, L50, P32, WCR; Property ID#010-01-0163-000 to Dorothy McClendon in an amount of $1,300 $500.00.
11-08-243R Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump
Consider approval of an offer to purchase (Case # LD11-09) single family residential structure, commonly identified as 3920 Wellington and legally described as Lot 1074, Holtzman and Silverman Sub No. 6, L75, P13, WCR; Property ID#025-04-1074-000 to Ava M. Lindsey in an amount of $1,500.
11-08-244R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump
Consider approval of offer to purchase (Case # LD11-07) vacant residential land legally described as Lots 306-307, also adj vac alley 9ft wide, Burns Van Alstine Sub, T2S, R93, L60, P70, WCR; Property ID #014-02-0306-000 in an amount of $750.00 and Lot 308, also adj vac alley 9ft wide, Burns Van Alstine Sub, T2S, R93, L60, P70, WCR; Property ID #014-02-0308-000 in an amount of $500 to Patricia Smoot.
11-08-245R Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump
Authorize the City Manager, with the City Attorney’s review, to extend the current Plante Moran agreement with the City of Inkster for budget, finance review and accounting services for 3 days a week for 6 weeks – Not to exceed $15,000.
11-08-246R Moved by Crump Seconded by Owens
Approve September 3 prayer march from 9 am to 12 noon; subject to the approval of the Police Department.

Council Concerns
Canty: Suggested having a special Finance Committee Meeting/Council Meeting.
Mayor: Requested council to submit city manager and city clerk evaluations to Councilman Canty. Mentioned Universoul Circus discount tickets.
Hendricks Commented on obligation to continue with the justice center.
Crump: Commented on Siemen project and CSO project.
Owens: Mentioned sand on Inkster Road sidewalk; requested status of water bill liens and FOIA information.
Wimberly: Suggested providing public with immediate answer to inquiries and follow up with letter.
Williams: Requested status of legal service RFP and status of Allen Brothers contract. Inquired method of Department Heads contacting law firms
City Clerk
No report
City Manager
Explained map of foreclosed properties and tax exempt parcels to Mayor and Council.

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 15, 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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