City Council Minutes

City of Inkster, Michigan
Regular Council Meeting
November 7, 2011

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, convened in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, November 7, 2011.

Prior to the regular council meeting council it was moved by Canty, Seconded by Crump to go into closed session at 7:11 p.m. for pending litigation. Moved by Canty, Seconded by Williams to return to open session at 7:40 pm.
Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 7:49 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
11-11-303R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty
Approve agenda with the addition of two new business items
Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Hampton recognized Eugene Cunningham, a long time servant of the city with a moment of silence.
Presentation:
Public Participation

• Paul: commented on water meters and water rates.
• Deborah Owens: Explained City of Inkster form of government.
• Karen Lee: Commented on several city issues (water, meters, pension, animal control and code enforcement).
• Darlene Wilson: Commented on water rates.
• Nathan Fisher: Commented on bad odor from local business.
• Dorothy Gardner: Commented on the show of citizens at the council meeting and invited seniors to Christmas party.
• Regina Lewis: Commented on water rates, code enforcement and animal control.
• Carol Sonnetti: Commented on water rates.
• Jerome Doughton: Questioned high water rates.
• Marina Johnson: Commented on hard ship water rates are causing.
• Teddy Mimms: Commented on Emergency Manager and effort to oppose on November 2012 ballot.
• Robert Irwin: Commented on struggle water rates are causing residents.
• Diane Murphy: Spoke on hardship the water rates are causing her.

Mayor Hampton intervened and announced a special meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex. Encouraged all to attend.
Canty announced a 2:00 p.m. Director of Water Board meeting November 30 at 735 Randolph on 5th floor

• Willie Johnson: Expressed disappointment with Administration.
• George Williams: Offered solutions to water issue and city concerns.
• Sandra Sturvant: Commented on council behavior.
• Gabe Henderson: Announced Goodfellows breakfast and Marvelettes Gala.
• Sandra Watley: Requested a letter regarding code violation accusation.
• Debra Smith: Commented on water rates, police officer lay off, vacant homes with high grass.
• William Aiklen: Announced Toys for Tots program and contact information.
• Resident from Warren commented on smart meters.
• Debbie Stone: Commented on water rates and collection procedures.
• Renee Belue: Commented on water rates and debris in city.
• Francine: Commented on water main break.

Public Hearings
Consent Agenda
11-11-304R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Canty

• October 3, 2011 corrected regular meeting minutes.
• October 17 2011 regular meeting minutes
• Allen Brothers invoice of $8,556.25 for October services.

Motion carried unanimously.
Boards and Commissions
11-11-305R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump
Appoint Deborah Owens to a four year term to the Board of Canvassers.
Motion carried unanimously.
Previous Business
Ordinances
First Reading
Second Reading
New Business
11-11-306R Moved by Williams Seconded by Canty
Modify Personnel Manual on Weapons (Delete Code Enforcement Officers).
Motion Failed
11-11-307R Moved by Canty Seconded by Williams
Consider approval of proposed Council meeting dates for 2012 calendar year in accordance with City of Inkster Charter, Section 7.1.
Motion carried unanimously
11-11-308R Moved by Canty Seconded by Crump
Recognize November 2011 as National Family Caregivers Month in the City of Inkster.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-11-309R Moved by Williams Seconded by Crump
Request Council authority to seek sealed bids on city salvage stored at the DPS Princeton facility.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-11-310R Moved by Crump Seconded by Canty
Approval of vendor to repair crash damage patrol vehicle 10-341 (Supervisor Vehicle). To be paid for out of the vehicle maintenance budget.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-11-311R Moved by Williams Seconded by Owens
To award Johnston Lithograph, Inc. for the printing of 10,000 City of Inkster Calendars for the year 2012, in an amount of $4,750.00 based upon quotations received for this project. This request in to also authorize a contingency amount of no more than $500.00 if any necessary related composition or design work may be needed.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-11-312R Moved by Canty Seconded by Owens
Adoption of Resolution approving submission of an application to the Local Financial Assistance Loan Board Requesting an Emergency Loan in the amount of $3,000,000.
Motion Carried Unanimously
11-11-313R Moved by Williams Seconded by Owens
Approve letter of agreement for police patrol and police command.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Council Concerns
Representative Shannel Jackson of 9th District: Offered her services to assist city during financial difficulties
Williams: Expressed concern on fixed water rates. Asked Administration to go through budget
Hendricks: Proposed resolution on 2011/2012 budget; commented on water rate hike.

11-11-314R Moved by Hendricks Seconded by Owens
Direct Administration to conduct a thorough investigation of 2011/2012 budget presented to council and what is included in Water rates to begin November 8, 2011.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Owens: Commented on allegations and honor to serve on City Council.
Canty: Commented on assisting persons to attend water board meeting.
Crump: Stated meters have been tested and are safe.
Hendricks Thanks citizens for the opportunity to serve.
Mayor: Thanks citizens for the opportunity to serve and shared important points of his career. Announced salute to veterans ceremony at Fort Wayne.
City Clerk
Provided information regarding November 8 election.
City Manager
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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