Patrick Dengate, Sue Lindon, Joe Trice and Jon Nettle, members of
the Integrated Pest Management Committee, provided an information on
the West Nile Virus.
XXX. Call to Audience
1. Erick Buchholz expressed concern regarding music sound levels
during "Thursday on the Nine"
2. County Commissioner Dave Coulter expressed condolences for
Councilman Lennon; commented on Ferndale’s innovative pest
management plan and announced that Oakland County Commissioners did
not pass his plan to have some meetings at evening hours.
3. Dawn Ptaszynski inquired about the status of her request
regarding the Council’s budget for donations and inquired about
who placed the rainbow flags in the downtown and when will they be
removed.
4. K.C. Vansen announced that the Ferndale Garden Tour would be
held on Saturday, June 14, 2003.
5. Pat Cissell expressed condolences for Councilman Lennon and
commented that the holiday display should be returned to City Hall.
6. Steve Lawrence expressed condolences for Councilman Lennon and
requested information on revenue from the past year from false alarm
fees.
Consent Agenda
XXX. It was the consensus of Council that Consent Agenda Item
5I be considered after the Regular Agenda.
Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to
approve the amended Consent Agenda as follows:
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meetings held March 24
and April 8, 2003, as submitted by City Clerk.
B. Approval of the Special Event Application from the Ferndale
Garden Club to hold a Garden Tour in Northwest and Southwest
Ferndale on Saturday, June 14, 2003, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
as submitted by City Clerk.
C. Approval of Special Event Application from Edison Oakland
Public School Academy for South America House Field Day on Friday,
June 20, 2003, at Wilson Park, as submitted by City Clerk.
D. Approval of Special Event Application from Edison Oakland
Public School Academy for Parent Appreciation Day on Wednesday, June
25, 2003, at Wilson Park, as submitted by City Clerk.
E. Approval of Special Event Application from Edison Oakland
Public School Academy for North America House Field Day on
Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at Wilson Park, as submitted by City
Clerk.
F. Approval of agreement with Oakland County Road Commission to
re-time City traffic signals and authorization for the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign the agreement, as submitted by DPW Director.
G. Approval of the quote from Athletica to reinstall dasher
boards and protective fencing at Harding Park, as submitted by DPW
Director.
H. Approval of Sidewalk Cafe License Agreement for Angel’s Cafe
and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Agreement, as
submitted by CDS Director.
I. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR AGENDA
AYES: C,G,W;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Regular Agenda
A. Consideration to fill Clerk/Typist II position, CDS Department
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman
Weber, to approve the filling of the budgeted and vacant
Clerk/Typist II in the CDS Department.
AYES: G,W,C;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
B. Appointment to the Housing Commission
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman
Covey, to appoint Carole Ann Morency, 415 Withington, Apt. 308 to
the Ferndale Housing Commission for a five year term, expiring May
5, 2008.
AYES: W,C,G;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
C. Consideration of concerns submitted by residents regarding
Pridefest
XXX. Erick Buchholz and Margaret McGuinness expressed
concerns regarding Pridefest.
D. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance No. 969, which amends
Chapter 21 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding Vehicles for Hire
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman
Covey, to adopt Ordinance No. 969, which amends Chapter 21 of the
Code of Ordinances, regarding Vehicles for Hire as referred to the
Council by the Ordinance Committee.
AYES: C,G,W;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
E. Consideration of Subordination Agreement with Stanley Building
Company regarding 366 E. Webster and 265 E. Chesterfield
XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman
Galloway, to table definitely until the next Regular Council Meeting
of June 23, 2003, the Subordination Agreement with Stanley Building
Company regarding 366 E. Webster and 265 E. Chesterfield.
AYES: G,W,C;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
F. Consideration of a carnival to be held in conjunction with the
Ferndale Car Show and related street closings
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman
Weber, to authorize the Ferndale Dream Cruise Car Show to engage in
negotiations with Mid America Shows for a carnival to be held August
15 and 16, 2003; for any proposed contract submitted to our City
Attorney for review and possible approval by Council at a later
meeting.
AYES: W,C,G;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Consent Agenda Item 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,W;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Call to Council
XXX. Police Chief Kitchen, on behalf of the Police
Department, were honored to be a part of Councilman Lennon funeral
and expressed condolences to the family.
XXX. Fire Chief LeGault expressed condolences, on behalf of
the Fire Department, to the Lennon family.
XXX. City Clerk Pedro expressed condolences to the Lennon
family and to the Ferndale Community on the loss of Councilman
Lennon.
XXX. City Attorney Christ expressed condolences to the Lennon
family, City of Ferndale and to the Council for the loss of
Councilman Lennon.
XXX. City Manager Barwin thanked those who expressed their
memories and condolences regarding Councilman Lennon and will
forward it to the family.
XXX. Councilman Galloway expressed condolences to the Lennon
family.
XXX. Councilwoman Weber expressed condolences to the Lennon
family.
XXX. Councilman Covey expressed condolences to the Lennon
family and discussed his relationship with Councilman Lennon.
Councilman Covey thanked the Police Department for the support and
the Mayor for his support during this time.
XXX. Mayor Porter expressed condolences to the Lennon family
and announced that the Ferndale Baseball Team won their Division and
is moving on to the Championship Series for the first time in 10
years. Mayor Porter read a statement regarding David Lennon.
Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 10:03 p.m.
