1. Steve Lawrence presented the City with aerial photographs of
City buildings, which he had taken by helicopter.
2. Jean Davis, Chair of the Arts and Cultural Commission,
announced the Commission would host a silent auction on Saturday,
March 22, 2003, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Kulick Community
Center. She also announced that the Commission was looking for
artists for the Annual Art Fair.
3. Jackie Koivu thanked Council for their recognition of March as
Parenting Awareness Month by proclamation at the last meeting. She
announced that the annual awards for Ferndale Youth Assistance would
be at a dinner on April 15, 2003; FYE Bowl-a-thon would be held on
March 30 and FYA was hosting a seminar at Kennedy School on March
31, 2003 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. called "Bully Proofing Your
Child". She also requested donations for the High School’s
All Night Senior Party.
4. Brian Cooley, on behalf of the Beautification Commission,
announced that the Commission would be hosting a "Parks Clean
Up Day" and that two trees would be raffled off for volunteers
who worked the event. He announced that they were again running the
"Great Tree Contest" for trees that were 10 feet
circumference or greater and that the Commission was currently
updating the 5 year Park Plan.
Consent Agenda
XXX. It was the consensus of Council that Consent Agenda Item
6A be considered after the Regular Agenda.
Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to
approve the amended Consent Agenda as follows:
A. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR AGENDA
B. Approval of transfer of 2002 Class C Liquor License located at
22824 Woodward from Daniel M. Reedy and Sally E. Reedy to Single
Malt, Inc., as submitted by Police Chief.
C. Receive the Police Department Report for January, 2003.
D. Approval of the bills, payrolls (as certified by City Manager)
and City Attorney expense statements submitted by Howard Shifman,
P.C., and Beier Howlett, P.C., to be paid subject to review by the
Council Finance Committee.
AYES: L, W, C; MTG
NAYS: None
ABSENT: MP
MOTION CARRIED
Regular Agenda
A. Appointment to Integrated Pest Management Committee
XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman
Covey, to appoint Susan Lindson, 1639 Camden, to the Integrated Pest
Management Committee for a one year term to expire December 31,
2003.
AYES: W, C, L; MTG
NAYS: None
ABSENT: MP
MOTION CARRIED
B. Appointment to the Arts and Cultural Commission
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman
Lennon, to appoint Martin Dale Oliver, 1347 W. Saratoga, to the Arts
and Cultural Commission, for a two year term, to expire December 31,
2004.
AYES: C, L, W; MTG
NAYS: None
ABSENT: MP
MOTION CARRIED
C. Consideration of dissolving Police Liaison Committee and Fire
Liaison Committee
XXX. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilwoman
Weber, to dissolve both the Police Liaison Committee and the Fire
Liaison Committee.
AYES: L, W, C; MTG
NAYS: None
ABSENT: MP
MOTION CARRIED
D. Consideration of Subordination Agreements and additional
requests by Stanley Building Company, Inc.
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman
Weber, to direct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate
documentation to be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk granting an
extension until December 31, 2003 of the one year reversion
provision stipulated on the quit claim deeds for the parcels of land
commonly known as 265 E. Chesterfield and 366 E. Webster.
AYES: W, C, L; MTG
NAYS: None
ABSENT: MP
MOTION CARRIED
E. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance No. 961, an amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance, regarding rezoning of 2258 -2278 Woodward
Heights from R-1B District to R-2 District
XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman
Covey, to adopt Ordinance No. 961, an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance, regarding rezoning of 2258 -2278 Woodward Heights from
R-1B District to R-2 District.
AYES: C, L, W; MTG
NAYS: None
ABSENT: MP
MOTION CARRIED
F. Consideration of 2003-2004 Liquor License Renewals
XXX. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilman
Covey, to receive the report and make it a matter of record and also
direct that a Public Hearing be scheduled for Monday, March 24,
2003, at 7:30 p.m., regarding the non-renewal Class C Liquor
Licenses and that the City Attorney’s Office prepare and have
served appropriate legal notice of the scheduled Hearing to the
establishments listed on the correspondence from City Manager dated
March 4, 2003, as follows: Jester’s One, Inc., 22848 Woodward;
Luxury Lanes, 600 E. Nine Mile; Jalapeno Petes, 212 W. Nine Mile;
Blue Nile (Downtown Grill), 545 W. Nine Mile; Rose O’Grady’s,
175 W. Troy; Como’s Resturant, 22812 Woodward; Cobalt, 22061
Woodward; Pronto, 344 W. Nine Mile, 1810 Planavon; Magic Bag, 22920
Woodward; Tony’s Sport’s Bar, 23500 Woodward; Boogie Fever
(Karma), 22901 Woodward and Assaggi, Inc., 330 W. Nine Mile, that
are in question and/or delinquent in paying taxes that were due on
March 1, 2003, according to the Assessor/Treasurer’s record of
that day.
AMENDMENT
Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to
add the following three establishments, which were not included in
the City Manager’s list: Dino’s, 22740 Woodward; Q Lounge, 141
W. Nine Mile, and the New Way Bar, 23130 Woodward, and to change
"according to the Assessor/Treasurer’s record of that
day" to "according to the Assessor/Treasurer’s record as
of March 13, 2003".
AYES: L, W, C; MTG
NAYS: None
ABSENT: MP
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION CARRIED
MAIN MOTION NOW READS:
Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilman Covey, to
receive the report and make it a matter of record and also direct
that a Public Hearing be scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2003, at
7:30 p.m., regarding the non-renewal Class C Liquor Licenses and
that the City Attorney’s Office prepare and have served
appropriate legal notice of the scheduled Hearing to the
establishments listed on the correspondence from City Manager dated
March 4, 2003, as follows: Jester’s One, Inc., 22848 Woodward;
Luxury Lanes, 600 E. Nine Mile; Jalapeno Petes, 212 W. Nine Mile;
Blue Nile (Downtown Grill), 545 W. Nine Mile; Rose O’Grady’s,
175 W. Troy; Como’s Resturant, 22812 Woodward; Cobalt, 22061
Woodward; Pronto, 344 W. Nine Mile, 1810 Planavon; Magic Bag, 22920
Woodward; Tony’s Sport’s Bar, 23500 Woodward; Boogie Fever
(Karma), 22901 Woodward and Assaggi, Inc., 330 W. Nine Mile, and
additionally Dino’s, 22740 Woodward; Q Lounge, 141 W. Nine Mile,
and the New Way Bar, 23130 Woodward, that are in question and/or
delinquent in paying taxes that were due on March 1, 2003, according
to the Assessor/Treasurer’s record as of March 13, 2003.
Councilman Covey indicated for the record that Cobalt and Pronto’s
liquor licenses were in escrow and encouraged cooperation to help
facilitate the sales. He requested the City Manager’s assistance
to guide both Council and the potential owners through the liquor
licensing process.
AYES: W, C, L; MTG
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor Porter
MOTION CARRIED
Consent Agenda Item A - Approval of the Minutes of the Special
Meetings held December 18 and December 23, 2002, January 13, 2003,
and the Regular Meeting held December 23, 2002, as submitted by City
Clerk
Councilman Lennon indicated for the record that since there had
been discussion regarding his absence from the Special Council
Meeting of December 18, 2003, he indicated the meeting convened at
6:36 p.m., adjourned at 10:14 p.m. and he arrived at 6:39 p.m.
XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman
Covey, to refer the Minutes of the Special Meetings held December 18
and December 23, 2003, to the City Clerk.
AYES: W, C, L; MTG
NAYS: None
ABSENT: MP
MOTION CARRIED
XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman
Covey, to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting held January
13, 2003, as submitted by City Clerk.
AYES: C, L, W; MTG
NAYS: None
ABSENT: MP
MOTION CARRIED
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman
Lennon, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December
23, 2002, as submitted by City Clerk.
AYES: L, W, C; MTG
NAYS: None
ABSENT: MP
MOTION CARRIED
Call to Council
XXX. City Manager Barwin announced that Michigan Department
of Transportation has provided the City with a brief five minute
video on what they believe are the needs to expand Intermodal
Freight Facilities in Southeast Michigan which will be shown on WFRN
during the next two weeks and invited citizens to let the City know
how they feel about it. City Manager Barwin thanked State Senator
Jacobs, State Representative Meisner and State Senator Thomas who
convened a meeting in Lansing with the Michigan Suburbs Alliance,
which now includes 20 communities and a delegation of State
Representatives and Senators from both parties with the goal being
to find innovated ideas for our region to find ways to save money.
XXX. City Attorney Christ announced he was advised that the
Mayor has a received a appeal from a Freedom of Information request
and that the item would be placed on the next Regular Council Agenda
XXX. Councilman Lennon commented about the National League of
Cities Conference. Councilman Lennon announced he was opposed to the
passage of a Bill in Lansing regarding water rates and requested
that the City Manager initiate discussion with the City of Detroit
on their position and obtain more information so Ferndale can
formally take a position on the Bill. Councilman Lennon also
requested to gage both Detroit and other communities regarding
pursuing long term solutions for regional infrastructure issues.
XXX. Councilwoman Weber commented on an article in the Daily
Tribune about Morelle Earp and her volunteerism at Webster School in
Hazel Park and Ferndale Fire Department.
XXX. Councilman Covey complimented Mayor Pro Tem Galloway
handling of the Council Meeting in Mayor Porter’s absence.
Councilman Covey inquired about a memo from the Fire Department to
the Building Department regarding better communications between the
departments. Councilman Covey requested the City Manager to begin
the process of reviewing the City Attorney contract and requested if
State Senator Jacobs could get a new State of Michigan flag for the
Council Chambers. Councilman Covey announced that during Rev.
Phelps, PFLAG raised over $9,000 and wished everyone a Happy St.
Patrick’s Day.
XXX. Mayor Pro Tem Galloway spoke on behalf of Mayor Porter
and wanted to commend the Integrated Pest Management Committee and
thanked those who spoke regarding the proposed changes Intermodal
Rail Yard.
XXX. Mayor Pro Tem Galloway commented on the NLC Conference
and requested a quarterly report regarding parking at the next
meeting or the first meeting in April.
Mayor Pro Tem Galloway adjourned the meeting at 9:14 p.m.
