City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
October 17, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, convened in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, October 17, 2011.

Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:40 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
11-10-290R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty
Approve agenda
Motion carried unanimously.

Presentation:
Kenneth Cole: Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI) provided synopsis of Public Act 4; importance of municipality to comply, role of council and possibility of restructuring if emergency manager is deemed necessary by the Governor.
Discussion resulted in questions:
 How many municipalities under consent decree.
 Will it effect retirement?
Mr. Cole will research and provide Council with answers.

Public Participation

Gabe Henderson: Announced Goodfellows pancake breakfast.
John Nichols, Jr.: Expressed disappointment of retirement package after 27 years of employment.
Velma Jean Overman: Announced Task Force forum.
Ernest Hendricks: Spoke on betterment of city and concern for community/people.
Sandra Watley: Requested clarity on erroneous accusation. City Clerk explained information released was incorrect.
DeArtriss Richardson: Announced Marvelettes 50th anniversary extravaganza at Inkster High School on 11/11/11.
Karen Lee: Concerned with condition of city at various locations.
George Williams: Offered suggestions to eliminate debt.
Dennard Shaw: Spoke on Administrative Hearings Bureau.
Ruth Williams: Thanked departments who assisted the Inkster High School Homecoming parade.
Barbara Albreight: Gave update on Prayer March.
Curtisene Barge: Expressed concern of the city’s financial situation and the Administration.

Public Hearings

Consent Agenda
11-10-291R Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams
Approve
September 28, 2011 special meeting minutes with corrections.
October 3, 2011 regular meeting minutes with noted changes
November 2011 Police and Fire Pension in the amount of $150,978.18
Motion carried unanimously.

Boards and Commissions
11-10-292R Moved by Crump Seconded by Hendricks
Mayoral appointment of Deborah Owens to a two year term on the Police and Fire Pension Board to replace Terrell LeCesne
Motion carried unanimously.
11-10-293R Moved by Williams Seconded by Hendricks
Reactivate Water Committee and set polices of appointments and duties
Motion Carried Unanimously
Previous Business
Ordinances
First Reading
Second Reading
New Business
11-10-294R Moved by Crump Seconded by Owens
Consider approval of an offer to purchase (Case # LD11-11) a single-family residential structure, commonly identified as 3415 Williams and legally described as Lot 327, Wolverine Tractor Subdivision, T2S, R9E, L38, P34, WCR; Property ID#0100060327000 to Civistine and Joseph Claybron in an amount of $4,000.
Motion carried unanimously.
11-10-295R Moved by Owens Seconded by Hendricks
Consider approval of offer to purchase (Case # LD11-10) a single-family structure, commonly identified as 4149 Moore and legally described as N 20 ft of Lot 141 and S 20 ft of Lot 142, also w1/2 adj vac alley, Burns-Van Alstine Sub, T2S, R93, L60, P70 WCR; Property ID #014-02-0141-002 in an amount of $5,000.00 to Derrick O. Williams Sr.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-10-296R Moved by Crump Seconded by Williams
Consider approval of the FY 2012 SEMCA Contract for funding in the amount of $50,000 and authorize the administration to process and execute any and all necessary documents to include budget modifications within SEMCA guidelines.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-10-297R Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump
Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Application to State Administrative Board for Approval to Issue not to exceed $6,000,000 in Fiscal Stabilization Bonds.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Council Concerns
Owens: Commented on Livernois Vehicle invoices, garage services, credit cards, cell phones, prayer march, the officers who assisted and combating crime in the city.
Hendricks: Requested information regarding Plante Moran activity. Remarked on prayer march, homecoming parade and the departments that helped make it a success.
Williams: Commented on Womack Temple need for grass cutting and shoveling snow. Announced SCOR cards available.
Owens: Announced MML Black Caucus fund raising event.
Mayor: Requested Water Meter information placed on website, cable channel and mailing.

City Clerk
Provided information regarding November 8 election.
City Manager
Requested remarks on memberships from council.

Council entered closed session at 11:05 pm Moved by Owens Seconded by Crump
Returned to open session at 11:18 pm Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens
There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Councilman Hendricks, seconded by Councilman Wimberly and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of October 17, 2011 was adjourned at 11:20 PM.

Velida Gutierrez, City Clerk
City of Inkster

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

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