Officers
who died in the line of duty during 2002.
XXX. Call to Audience
1. Dave Coulter, County Commissioner, updated
Council regarding upgrading election equipment.
2. Frank Flores, American Legion Post No. 330,
read a statement to request everyone to support the troops and
announced on April 16, 2003, at 7:00 p.m., at Oak Park Community
Center, a support group meeting would be held for those with family
members involved in the war.
3. Brian Cooley, member of Beautification
Commission, announced that the Parks Clean-Up will be on April 26,
2003 at 9:00 a.m. and still needed volunteers and also announced the
Commission was seeking nominations for the "Great Tree"
contest.
Consent Agenda
XXX. It was the consensus of Council that
Consent Agenda Items 4B and 4F be considered after the Regular
Agenda.
Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman
Galloway, to approve the amended Consent Agenda as follows:
A. Approval of transfer of 2002 Class C Liquor
License with Dance-Entertainment Permit located in escrow at 22061
Woodward from The Body Shop Boys, L.L.C. to Posh Entertainment,
Inc., as submitted by Police Chief.
B. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR
AGENDA
C. Approval of Special Event Application from
American Postal Union 480-481 Area Local for an annual picnic on
Sunday, July 27, 2003, from 12 Noon to 8:00 p.m., at Martin Road
Park, as submitted by City Clerk.
D. Memorial Day Parade - May 26, 2003, as
submitted by City Manager.
1. Approval of observance of Memorial Day with
annual parade
2. Approval of contribution to Ferndale Memorial
Association
3. Approval of agreement with Ferndale Memorial
Association and authorization for the Mayor to sign agreement
4. Adoption of Resolution authorizing City Clerk
to apply to MDOT for permit
E. Approval of purchase of Automated External
Defibrillator and carrying case, from Philips Medical Systems, as
submitted by DPW Director.
F. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR
AGENDA
G. Approval of Sidewalk Cafe License Agreements
for Xhedos Cafe, Java Hut Cafe, Assaggi Mediterranean Bistro,
Woodward Avenue Brewers, LeSoups and Starving Artist Cafe (with
contingency for Starving Artist Cafe) and authorization for the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign agreements, as submitted by CDS
Director.
H. Receive the Fire Department Report for
February, 2003.
I. Approval of the bills, payrolls (as certified
by City Manager) and City Attorney expense statement submitted by
Howard Shifman, P.C. and Beier Howlett, P.C., to be paid subject to
review by the Council Finance Committee.
AYES: C,G,L,W;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Regular Agenda
A. Appointment to the Board of Canvassers
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded
by Councilwoman Weber, to appoint Blair Simmons, 736 W.
Breckenridge, as a Democrat Representative, to fill the unexpired
term, expiring December 31, 2005.
AYES: G,L,W,C;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
B. Consideration of adoption of Resolutions
saluting Ferndale Youth Recognition Awards recipients
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, unanimously
supported, to adopt Resolutions saluting Ferndale Youth Recognition
Awards recipients.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
C. Consideration of adoption of Resolution
regarding SEMCOG review and recertification
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded
by Councilman Lennon, to adopt the Resolution opposing SEMCOG review
and recertification.
AYES: L,W,C,G;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
D. Consideration to fill Police Officer position
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded
by Councilwoman Weber, to table the consideration to fill the Police
Officer position until the May 12, 2003 Regular Council Meeting.
AYES: W,C,G,L;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
E. Consideration to fill Firefighter position
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded
by Councilman Covey, to table the consideration to fill the
Firefighter position until the May 12, 2003 Regular Council Meeting.
AYES: C,G,L,W;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
F. Consideration to fill Assistant Building
Inspector position
XXX. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by
Councilman Covey, table the consideration to fill Assistant Building
Inspector position until the May 12, 2003 Regular Council Meeting.
AYES: L,W,C;MP
NAYS: G
MOTION CARRIED
G. Consideration to receive FYE 2004 Draft Budget
and schedule Public Hearing
Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 8:50
p.m.
Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers at
8:52 p.m.
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded
by Councilman Covey, to receive the FYE 2004 Draft Budget and
schedule the Public Hearing on the Proposed FYE Budget for Monday,
April 28, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
AYES: L,W,C,G;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
H. Consideration to award bid for emergency water
main work
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded
by Councilman Lennon, to award the bid to Aielli Construction Co.,
for emergency water main work.
AYES: W,C,G,L;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
I. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance No.
962, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, regarding rezoning of
1844 Almont from P-2 District to R-1B District
Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 9:01 p.m.
Councilman Galloway assumed the Chair at 9:01
p.m.
Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:04
p.m.
XXX. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by
Councilman Covey, to adopt Ordinance No. 962, an amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance, regarding rezoning of 1844 Almont from P-2
District to R-1B District.
AYES: C,G,L,W;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
J. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance No.
963, amending Chapter 7¼ of the Code of Ordinances regarding
Appearance Review
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded
by Councilman Covey, to adopt Ordinance No. 963, amending Chapter
7¼ of the Code of Ordinances regarding Appearance Review.
AYES: G,L,W,C;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
K. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance
No. 964, amending Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances regarding
Library Board Membership
XXX. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by
Councilman Weber, to adopt Ordinance No. 964, amending Chapter 11 of
the Code of Ordinances regarding Library Board Membership.
AYES: L,W,C,G;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
L. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance
No. 965, amending Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances regarding
Valet Parking
XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by
Councilman Galloway, to adopt Ordinance No. 965, amending Chapter 18
of the Code of Ordinances regarding Valet Parking.
AYES: W,C,G,L;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
M. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance No.
966, adding Sections 18-5 through 18-7 to Chapter 18 of the Code of
Ordinances regarding Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by
Councilwoman Weber, to adopt Ordinance No. 966, adding Sections 18-5
through 18-7 to Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances regarding
Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code.
AYES: C,G,L,W;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
N. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance No.
967, amending Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Traffic
and Motor Vehicle Code
XXX. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by
Councilman Galloway, to adopt Ordinance No. 967, amending Chapter 18
of the Code of Ordinances regarding Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code.
AYES: G,L,W,C;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
O. Consideration of adoption of Resolution
adopting Ordinance No. 968, amending Chapter 25 regarding
Telecommunications
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by
Councilman Galloway, to adoption of Resolution adopting Ordinance
No. 968, amending Chapter 25 regarding Telecommunications.
AYES: L,W,C,G;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Consent Agenda Item B. Approval of Special Event
Application from Edison Oakland School for Tutor Appreciation on
Monday, June 23, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Wilson Park,
as submitted by City Clerk.
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded
by Councilman Covey, to approve the Special Event Application from
Edison Oakland School for Tutor Appreciation on Monday, June 23,
2003, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Wilson Park.
AYES: W,C,G,L;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Consent Agenda Item F. Approval to establish a
Brownfield Plan Review Fee to be paid at the time of submittal of a
Brownfield Plan, as recommended by the Ferndale Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority and submitted by CDS Director.
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by
Councilman Lennon to approve the establishment of a Brownfield Plan
Review Fee to be paid at the time of submittal of a Brownfield Plan,
as recommended by the Ferndale Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
and submitted by CDS Director.
AYES: C,G,L,W;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Call to Council
XXX. Fire Chief LeGault announced that
retired Firefighter Engineer Gordon Armitage had passed away. He
also announced that Pleasant Ridge had given him dates for the
Contract Committee to discuss the Fire Protection Contract with
them. Councilman Covey inquired about the Fire Union feelings of not
being notified of any information on potential fire protection for
Royal Oak Township.
Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 9:29 p.m.
Councilman Galloway assumed the Chair at 9:29
p.m.
Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:34
p.m.
XXX. City Manager Barwin announced that the
Withington Parking Lot will be resurfaced in May. He also announced
that the group involved in expanding the Intermodal
Freight Facility will be holding their next meeting in Ferndale in
late April and the Integrated Pest Management Committee will bring
recommendations at the next Council Meeting.
XXX. Councilman Lennon announced he
attended a meeting regarding Instant Runoff Voting. He also
announced that he received an e-mail from a resident regarding
rezoning in the area near the 8 Mile/Woodward Bridge.
XXX. Councilman Galloway announced that
children’s programming will be held at the Ferndale Activity
Center (Curling Club) during the summer and commented about his
experience at the MML Conference.
XXX. Councilwoman Weber announced that Pak
Mail would be hosting a Grand Opening celebration on April 24, 2003
from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and commented on information distributed
in the Chambers which gives assistance to residents and communities
to look at federal policies and budget concerns.
XXX. Councilman Covey announced that the Star
of India Restaurant was open and that the new club Posch would be
open by summer. M.A.P.P. would be hosting a fund-raiser, "Salsa
2003" at Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at Boogie Fever to see which
local restaurant has the best salsa.
XXX. Mayor Porter announced that 147 police
officer died in 2002, in the line of duty. He also requested
residents to keep the flyer they received from the Department of
Public Works recently as a reference throughout the year.
Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
