City Council - May 12, 2003

PROPOSED MINUTES
FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2003, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, May 12, 2003, at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

Mayor Porter led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call showed the following members of Council present: Council Members Covey, Galloway, Lennon, Weber; Mayor Porter. Absent: None.

XXX. Police Chief Kitchen provided information on National Police Week and those who have received Department Commendations from May, 2002 through April, 2003.

XXX. Councilwoman Weber presented Ray White, President of the Ferndale Historical Society, with a check in the amount of approximately of $400.00 from the proceeds garnered from the City’s 75th Anniversary Celebration held last year.

XXX. Mayor Porter open the Public Hearing at 7:58 p.m. Lige Kaplan, Don Beaupied, Nelson House, Sarah Barbret and Nancy Robedian indicated opposition to the program. Florence Anderson, Derek Vizzini, David Paul, Rich Silbert and Alan Soave had questions and/or comments. Mayor Porter closed the Public Hearing at 9:30 p.m.

Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman Covey, to authorize the 2003 Sidewalk Replacement Program and to proceed pursuant to the special assessment process.

AYES: C,G,L,W;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

1. Frank Flores announced the USO had sent care packages to the troops overseas.

2. Dawn Ptaszynski had questions regarding FYE 2004 Budget.

3. Peggy Snow, Chair of the Beautification Commission, announced the Annual Flower Day Sale would be held on May 17, 2003, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Parking Lot.

4. David Coulter, Oakland County Commissioner, commented on the Police Service that was held and announced that he put forth a Resolution which requested holding some County Commission Meetings in the evening.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted.

A. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meetings held February 10, March 3, March 6, 2003, and the Regular Meetings held January 27, February 10, February 24, March 12, March 24, 2003, as submitted by City Clerk.

B. Adoption of Resolution approving Ferndale Education Foundation’s request for obtaining a charitable gaming license, as submitted by City Manager.

C. Adoption of Resolution adopting Automated Clearing House Policy, as submitted by Assessor/Treasurer.

D. Adoption of Resolution to add delinquent accounts receivable to the July, 2003 Tax Roll, as submitted by City Assessor/Treasurer.

E. Approval of the bills, payrolls (as certified by City Manager) and City Attorney expense statement submitted by Howard Shifman, P.C., to be paid subject to review by the Council Finance Committee.

AYES: G,L,W,C;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to appoint Walt Drewek, 1347 W. Saratoga, filling an unexpired term to expire December 31, 2004.

AYES: L,W,C,G;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, approval to fill the Assistant Building Inspector position.

AYES: W,C,G,L;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to award the bid and approve the contract with Gaglio Brothers, Corp. for 2003 Sidewalk Replacement Program, contingent upon receiving the Maintenance and Guarantee Bond.

AYES: C,G,L,W;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

D. Consideration of the Special Event Application from Triangle Foundation for Metro Detroit PrideFest

XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to approve the Special Event Application from Triangle Foundation for Metro Detroit PrideFest with conditions as outlined by the Special Event Commission.

AMENDMENT

Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman Covey, to allow the Police Chief discretion to modify traffic patterns around the event.

AYES: G,L,W,C;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

MAIN MOTION NOW READS:

Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to approve the Special Event Application from Triangle Foundation for Metro Detroit PrideFest with conditions as outlined by the Special Event Commission and to allow the Police Chief discretion to modify traffic patterns around the event.

AYES: L,W,C,G;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to approve the revised Lease Agreement with Rosie O’Grady’s for PrideFest and approve the Temporary Authorization for Liquor License.

AYES: W,C,G,L;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Fire Chief LeGault reminded members of the Pleasant Ridge Fire Contract Committee that there was an 8:00 a.m. meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2003.

XXX. School Board Member Jim Moll reminded residents there was a School Board Election on June 9, 2003.

XXX. City Manager Barwin thanked volunteers who helped with the Woodward Clean-Up and commented on the status of "Fix It First" program and announced progress was being made on the West Nile Virus.

XXX. Councilman Galloway announced a book club had been started at the library and announced the next book.

XXX. Councilman Lennon commented on Sidewalk Replacement Program and the process of funding for projects from the State Level.

XXX. Councilman Covey requested the City Clerk provide ample time possible for the Sidewalk Hardship Committee Meeting; addressed charter amendments that need to be on the November ballot; commented on a drumming program, sponsored by the Arts and Cultural Commission that was held at the Kulick Center; announced that M.A.P.P. had put up a billboard at 9 Mile and Woodward regarding H.I.V/A.I.D.S. prevention; announced that 2003 Salsa was successful and announced that the Memorial Day Parade would be held on Monday, May 26, 2003.

XXX. Moved by Mayor Porter, supported unanimously to adopt a Condolence Resolution for Konstantinos "Gus" V. Grigoriou.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

XXX. Mayor Porter advised citizens to be aware of downed power line

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 10:28 p.m.