City Council - August 11, 2003

PROPOSED MINUTES
FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2003, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, August 11, 2003, at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m.

Mayor Porter led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

XXX. Mayor Porter announced that the 2 parking spaces closest to the Library now had parking meters that would give patrons 15 minutes of free parking after they activated the parking meter.

1. Brian Kramer, owner of Rosie O’Grady’s commented on the closing of West Troy during the Dream Cruise.

2. Joe Mahan announced that a ceremony will be held on August 21, 2003, at 12 Noon at the Ferndale Schools Transportation Building to rename the building in honor of Ferndale’s first bus driver, Edward Ungerman. Mr. Mahan also requested help from those who were involved with any Ferndale High School Sport Teams to create an audio history of Ferndale High School Sport Teams.

3. Jean Davis, Chair of the Arts and Cultural Commission, announced they had a successful Art Fair with receiving many positive comments and thanked all those who volunteered their time for the event.

4. Oakland County Commissioner David Coulter congratulated Jean Davis and the Arts and Cultural Commission for a successful Art Fair and announced that Ferndale would receive new voting equipment for free.

5. Jackie Koivu, Ferndale Youth Assistance, announced they had lost one caseworker due to budget constraints and did not receive the Michigan Department of Education 21st Century Grant, but did thank Council for their support.

6. Tom Zerafa commented on an article in the Daily Tribune and encouraged Council candidates to promote unity throughout Ferndale during their campaign.

7. Pat Cissell commented on her memories of riding the school bus with Mr. Ungerman and items she felt would be beneficial on the website for residents.

XXX. It was the consensus of Council that Consent Agenda Items 5B and 5D be considered after the Regular Agenda.

Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to approve the amended Consent Agenda as follows:

A. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meetings held June 30 (with correction made at the Council Table), July 14 (prior to the Regular Meeting) and July 14, 2003, (following the Regular Meeting) and the Regular Meetings held June 23, and July 14, 2003, as submitted by City Clerk.

B. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR AGENDA

C. Authorization of payment to Oakway Hazardous Materials Team for annual fee, as submitted by Fire Chief.

D. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR AGENDA

E. Approval of OCPTA Application for Municipal Credit Program for Fiscal Year 2004 and authorization for the Program Coordinator to sign Application; approval of Waiver of Right to Municipal Credits and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Waiver and approval of Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract between the City/SMART for the period beginning July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Contract, as submitted by Senior Services Director.

F. 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: C,G,T,W;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to appoint Jackie Koivu, 1100 Pinecrest to the Disability Advisory Committee.

AYES: G,T,W,C;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to appoint Councilwoman Weber as Ferndale’s Voting Delegate and Councilman Trice as the Alternate at the Michigan Municipal League Annual Convention.

AYES: T,W,C,G;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Trice, to authorize the filling of two firefighters.

AYES: W,C,G,T;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman Covey, to approve the new Small Winemaker License to be located at 241 W. Nine Mile Road, as submitted by Police Chief.

AYES: C,G,T,W;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to adopt the Travel Resolution authorizing attendance at the Michigan Municipal League Annual Convention to be held September 16 -19, 2003, in Detroit.

AYES: G,T,W,C;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

8. Ken Miller thanked all the Dream Cruise Chairpersons and announced the scheduled of events during the Dream Cruise.

XXX. Police Chief Kitchen encourage everyone to have a good time at the Dream Cruise but there will be zero tolerance for alcohol and traffic offenses.

XXX. Fire Chief LeGault thanked Council for the authorization of hiring two firefighters.

XXX. City Manager Barwin commented on West Nile Virus

XXX. Clerk Typist II O’Neil announced those who had filed petitions to run for City Council and Mayor and reminded residents about the City’s Permanent Absentee Voter List.

XXX. Councilman Trice congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Mahan on the impending birth of their great-grandchild and thanked the volunteers at WFRN, Ferndale Municipal Cable Channel, that produce the Council Meetings.

XXX. Councilman Galloway announced the Friends of the Library will be holding an ice cream fundraiser in front of the Library during the Dream Cruise. Councilman Galloway commented on the shooting death of a New York City Council Member allegedly by his opponent and the need to ban weapons in Ferndale City Buildings and requested a presentation at the next Council Meeting regarding Instant Runoff Voting.

XXX. Councilman Covey announced that the Ferndale Class of 1973 will be holding their 30th Class Reunion on August 21, 2003 at Boogie Fever, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Councilman Covey also announced that a check presentation from proceeds of the Pub Crawl will be held at the next Regular Council Meeting and that "Hydrant Hike", sponsored by W.A.G.S. will be held on September 6, 2003 to raise money for those with the A.I.D.S. to help them keep their pets.

XXX. Councilwoman Weber commented on Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) and requested a follow up letter explaining Ferndale position regarding IRV be sent to State Senator Jacobs and State Representative Meisner. Councilwoman Weber, commented on the Resolution from the Blackstone Park Association.

XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, adopted unanimously to encourage the Detroit Board of Zoning Appeals to carefully review and any and all requests for zoning variances along Eight Mile Road.

XXX. Mayor Porter commented on the Resolution from Blackstone Park Association and unity between neighbors along 8 Mile and the information Council receive regarding the possibility having clerical staff for the Fire Department. Mayor Porter encourage everyone to have a good time at the Dream Cruise.

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.