City Council Minutes

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

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, convened in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Tuesday, September 6, 2011.
Prior to the regular council meeting a motion to go into closed session was made by Canty, seconded by Williams at 6:45 p.m. to discuss pending litigation
Roll Call: Canty, Crump, Hendricks, Owens, Williams, Mayor Hampton (Wimberly arrived at 6:47pm)
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Crump, Seconded by Williams to return to open session at 7:11 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, Patrick Wimberly, Mayor Hilliard Hampton
Approval of Agenda
11-09-247R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty
Approve agenda as presented with addition of one item.
Motion carried unanimously.

Public Participation
Officer Randazzo: Remarked on pending layoff of officers.
Dorothy Gardner: Remarked on city matters.
Robin Morris: Announced Josie Odum Morris Literacy project and program.
Patricia Morgan: Remarked on tree and grass on her street.
Roma Bailey: Expressed concern for police and firemen.
Karen Lee: Remarked on sewer backup, and other city matters.
Leonardo Gambril: Requested funds to purchase equipment; Remarked on city matters.
Orice McGee: Announced Town Hall meeting.
Johnny Webster: Disputed water bill.
Dennard Shaw: Remarked on streets and budget.
Juan Bradford: Expressed concern for police and firemen.
Carmen Mitchell: Mentioned did not receive answer to last meeting question.
Curtisene Barge: Remarked on city attorney contract.
Sandra Watley: Rebuked allegations of ordinance violation.
Willie Johnson: Remarked on water bills and taxes.
Aaron Sims: Announced NAACP function and program
Presentation
C.E.R.T. participants acknowledged
Public Hearings
Consent Agenda
11-09-248R Moved by Canty Seconded by Hendricks
- August 15, 2011 regular meeting minutes
- August 22, 2011special meeting minutes
- Allen Brothers, City Attorney August invoice in the amount of $6,650.00
Motion carried unanimously.
Boards and Commissions
Previous Business
11-09-249R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty
Remove considering an offer to purchase vacant residential land legally described as Lot 572 from the TABLE.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-09-250R Moved by Canty Seconded by Wimberly
Approve offer to purchase 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 $1,000.00 to Financial Freedom Acquisition, LLC.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Ordinances
Second Reading
New Business
11-09-251R Moved by Crump Seconded by Owens
TABLE Retainer Agreement for Legal Services.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-09-252R Moved by Crump Seconded by Owens
Approve a block party request on Crescent between Inkster and Corona on September 17, 2011.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-09-253R Moved by Owens Seconded by Williams
Purchase of e-ticket units from Lytek Law Enforcement Software Solutions
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-09-254R Moved by Crump Seconded by Owens
Payment for K-9 unit; dog purchase, training and equipment from the K-9 Academy
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-09-255R Moved by Crump Seconded by Hendricks
Approve Contract between the City of Inkster and Inkster Public Schools for a School Resource Officer.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-09-256R Moved by Owens Seconded by Wimberly
Consider the approval of a Special Condition Use (SCU), Planning Commission Case #11-07 (SCU), in conjunction with a Site Plan (SP), Planning Commission Case #11-08 (SP); to allow the operation of an indoor gardening center on the premises of property commonly identified as 27332 Michigan Avenue, which is located near the northeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Inkster Road.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-09-257R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump
Enter into a contract with the recommended highest qualified bidder to provide professional environmental services for the implementation of the City’s US Environmental Protection Agency Petroleum and Hazardous Assessment Grants.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-09-258R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Wimberly
TABLE residential water shut-off policy for non-payment.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-09-259R Moved by Williams Seconded by Canty
Authorization for Administration to renew the Retainer Agreement between the City of Inkster and Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI) as Lobbyist for the City of Inkster. This is a one-year (12 months) agreement at a rate of $3,000 per month and continuing on a month-to month basis until written notice of termination is served with 30 days prior notice.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-09-260R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump
Joint Resolution of the cities of Dearborn Heights, Garden City, Inkster, Wayne and Westland to approve a contract and to pay the costs of a consultant to prepare an analysis and implementation plan for the consolidation of the District Courts in these cities.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Council Concerns
Crump: Requested Administration to meet with Police and Fire to prevent layoffs.
Owens: Expressed concern jeopardizing city safety with layoff issues and no dialogue with affected departments.
Wimberly: Suggested having a special meeting to allow the Administration to furnish Council with pertinent financial information
11-09-261R Moved by Wimberly Seconded by Crump
Direct City Manager to postpone lay off of city employees until all information and strategies have been discussed to the satisfaction of the Council.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Hendricks: Discussed potential layoffs and charge backs. Requested explanation of numbers. Announced Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Owens: Requested all unions be notified of special meeting, information on city manager’s vehicle stipend and new trash bins.
Mayor: Called for special meeting on Saturday, September 10 at 10 am. Mentioned Labor Day walk, attendance to President Obama’s Detroit visit and Inkster police motorcade participation of presidential escort team.
Williams: Mentioned attendance to President Obama’s Detroit visit. Requested information on banks responsibility to maintain taxes and grounds of foreclosed homes and related ordinance information.
City Clerk
Announced last day to register for November 8 election is October 11, 2011.
City Manager
No report

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 September 6, 2011 was adjourned at 11:41 PM.

Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk
City of Inkster

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

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