A video was shown regarding
Instant Runoff Voting (IRV)
A. Consideration of Resolution regarding Instant Runoff Voting (IRV)
Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to
adopt the Resolution as written by Councilman Galloway, with
insertion of the paragraph after the 6th paragraph that says "IRV
saves taxpayers significance sums by eliminating the need for a
primary to reduce the number of candidates; and" supporting
Instant Runoff Voting (IRV).
AYES: C,G,T,W;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARING Special Land Use for the property located at 2421
Wolcott
XXX. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 8:13 p.m. Mike
Socha and Jim Carrier, partners in the Naturalists Horticultural
Services had questions and/or comments. Mayor Porter closed the
Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m.
A. Consideration of Special Land Use Resolution
Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, that
a Public Hearing was held the following Resolution approving the
Special Land Use Application submitted the Naturalists Horticultural
Services for outdoor storage at 2421 Wolcott be adopted.
AYES: G,T,W,C;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
XXX. Call to Audience
1. Stella Dyachenko commented on fence debris concerns.
2. Jean Davis, Chair of the Arts and Cultural Commission provided
information on the up coming Art Fair.
3. Sally Sawyers expressed concern regarding house and grass
conditions at a house on Jewell.
4. Frank Castronova expressed concern regarding conditions at
neighboring houses and the speed of traffic on West Troy.
5. Gaye Tischler commented on numerous animals at a house on West
Troy.
6. Jackie Koivu announced that the Free Press honored Frank O’Donnell
as volunteer of the week; congratulate the Pub Crawl Committee for a
successful event and invited everyone to Zion Lutheran Church
Vacation Bible School this week.
7. Pat Cissell commented on plaque of the Police Officers at the
Police Department.
Consent Agenda
XXX. It was the consensus of Council that Consent Agenda Item
7D be considered after the Regular Agenda.
Moved by Councilman Trice, seconded by Councilman Covey, to
approve the amended Consent Agenda as follows:
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meetings held April 30,
May 6,
May 27, June 9, June 23, 2003, and the Regular Meetings held May
12,
May 27, and June 9, 2003, as submitted by City Clerk.
B. Approval of the Special Event Application from Linda Vish for
a Commitment Ceremony on Saturday, September 6, 2003, at Martin Road
Park, as submitted by City Clerk.
C. Approval of the Special Event Application from Ferndale
Laboratories, Inc., for a Company Picnic on Saturday, August 23,
2003, at Garbutt Park, as submitted by City Clerk.
D. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR AGENDA
E. Approval of Cost Agreements with the Michigan Department of
Transportation for traffic signal control for Eight Mile Road at
Gardendale, Livernois and Pinecrest; and authorization for the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign Agreements, as submitted by DPW Director.
F. Approval to schedule a Public Hearing on Monday, August 25,
2003, at 7:30 p.m., regarding Brownfield Plan for the property
located at 1300 East Nine Mile Road, as submitted by CDS Director.
G. Approval of contracts with Robert Leets (DJ Bob Steel), The
Viceroys and Jack Scott and Band for engagement at the Ferndale
Woodward Dream Cruise Car Show on Saturday, August 16, 2003;
authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contracts and
authorization of payment, as submitted by Car Show Event Director.
H. Receive the Police Department Report for June, 2003.
I. Approval of the bills, payrolls (as certified by City
Manager), to be paid subject to review by the Council Finance
Committee.
AYES: T,W,C,G;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
A. Discussion of Disability Advisory Committee
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman
Weber, to rename the Handicapper Advisory Committee to the
Disability Advisory Committee.
AYES: T,W,C,G;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
B. Appointments to the Disability Advisory Committee
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman
Weber, to appoint Rhonda R. Shegog, 415 Withington and Monica Mills,
275 W. Breckenridge to the Disability Advisory Committee.
AYES: C,G,T,W;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
C. Appointment to City Manager Informal Review Committee
XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman
Galloway, to appoint Councilman Joseph Trice to the City Manager
Informal Review Committee.
AYES: G,T,W,C;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
D. Consideration to fill Fire Inspector position
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman
Galloway, that the City Council authorize the Fire Department Chief
to begin the testing and promotional process to fill the position
Fire Inspector position.
AYES: T,W,C,G;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
E. Consideration of Street and Parking Lot Closures for Woodward
Dream Cruise Car Show
Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 9:41 p.m.
Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:47 p.m.
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman
Weber, to approve the following closing as requested by the Car Show
Executive Director Ken Miller, as follows:
West Nine Mile Road: from Woodward to Allen and West Nine Mile
Road on Street Parking from Woodward to Allen from 3:00 a.m.,
Friday, August 15, 2003 until 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 17, 2003;
Allen: from West Nine Mile to West Troy from 3:00 a.m., Friday,
August 15, 2003 until 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 17, 2003;
West Troy: from 3:00 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2003 until 12:01
a.m. Sunday,
August 17, 2003;
West Troy Street Parking Lot: from 3:00 a.m., Friday, August 15,
2003 until
12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 17, 2003 with reserving the southern
most row in the Troy Street Lot for parking for the Central Business
District and their customers
and that the Cruise Committee provided access to Troy Street for
business deliveries on Friday August 15, 2003 and nothing in this
Street and Parking Lot Closures related to the 2003 Woodward Dream
Cruise and Ferndale Car Show and the Mustang Alley shall prohibited
the re-opening of any of the closure if reopenings are agreed upon
and coordinated by the Executive Director of the Ferndale Car Show,
Police Chief and the DPW Superintendent or if deemed if necessary by
the Police Chief.
AYES: W,G,T;MP
NAYS: C
MOTION CARRIED
Consent Agenda Item D - Authorization for the City Clerk to
publish the mosquito control spraying legal notice in the Daily
Tribune and Mirror, upon review of the City Attorney, as submitted
by City Manager.
XXX. Moved by Councilman Trice, seconded by Councilwoman
Weber, to table this item indefinitely until an action threshold of
Level 3 condition as outline in the Integrated Pest Management Plan
AYES: G,T,W
NAYS: C;MP
MOTION CARRIED
Call to Council
XXX. City Clerk Pedro announced that Nominating Petitions are
available in the City Clerk’s Office for those interested in
running for Council or Mayor and the deadline to submitted petition
is August 5, 2003, at 4:00 p.m.
XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman
Galloway, to approve the emergency repair of Vehicle No. 1270, Leach
Sanicruiser Trash Truck in the amount of $4,012.75, to be charged to
the Sanitation Fund, Repair and Maintenance, Account# 225-775.
AYES: G,T,W,C;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman
Weber, to approve that Aielli Construction be award the emergency
water main repair at Wanda and Silman and that the $18,400 expense
be charged to Account# 592-977, Water, Capital.
AYES: T,W,C,G;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
XXX. Councilman Galloway inquired if the Highway Committee
had met regarding a way to help those on a corner lot with Sidewalk
Repair fees and announced that the Friends of the Ferndale Library
will be selling ice cream in front of the Library during the Dream
Cruise to raise money for the library and are in need of volunteers
to help sell the ice cream.
XXX. Councilwoman Weber announced a program at St. Mary’s
Church in Royal Oak to commemorate the bombing of Hiroshima on
Sunday, August 3, 2003, at 7:00 p.m.
XXX. Councilman Trice acknowledge the contribution of the DPW
for the Dream Cruise; inquired about the status of free parking
spaces for the library; inquired about a rebate from the from the
City of Detroit for being overcharged water rates.
XXX. Councilman Covey requested the City Attorney or City
Manager to check on the status of the Pond Ordinance; commented on
the success of the Pub Crawl; a fund-raiser will be held in honor of
fallen Police Officer Jessica Nagle-Wilson at the Hazel Park Bowl on
August 15, 2003; requested the creation of an Ad-Hoc Committee for
ways to honor the Lennon family be on the August 11, 2003 Agenda and
requested that everyone be respectful of everyone during the
political season and discuss the issues and not attack or criticize
other candidates and their parties.
XXX. Mayor Porter commented on the success of the Pub Crawl
and commended Councilman Covey for his efforts for the Pub Crawl and
announced that Bob Hope had passed away today at the age of 100.
Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 11:24 p.m.
