City Council - October 27, 2003

PROPOSED MINUTES
FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2003, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, October 27, 2003, at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:30 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 proclaimed November, 2003, as National Family Caregivers Month in the City of Ferndale.

XXX. Mayor Porter proclaimed November 10, 2003, as Senior Citizen Day in the City of Ferndale.

XXX. Ken Miller, Executive Director of the Ferndale Car Show Committee for the Woodward Dream Cruise presented the City with two checks, one in the amount of $20,100.00 from Woodward Dream Cruise, Inc., and one in the amount of $9,000.00 from Mid-America Shows, Inc. He also presented a check to the Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission in the amount of $500.00.

1. Dawn Ptaszynski commented on the seven proposals on the November 4, 2003 ballot and encouraged voters to vote "no" on "Proposal A".

2. Sherry Wells commented on the Recreation Department’s summer programs; Music In the Park concerts; encouraged people to come and enjoy the food and fellowship during the drop-in lunch program at the Kulick Community Center; discussed "adopt a flowerbed" where residents can help keep the City beautiful and plant flowers around municipal buildings and commented about noise levels emitting from cars.

3. Karla Voight announced that on Thursday, November 6, 2003, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Michigan State Fairgrounds, Community Arts Center, M-DOT will be holding a "visionary session" meeting regarding the Eight Mile/Woodward Bridge.

4. Ann Heller, President of F.A.N.S., presented a check for $500.00 to the Ferndale Youth Assistance, monies earned from F.A.N.S.’ garage sale.

5. Jackie Koivu congratulated residents on Albany, between Beaufield and Livernois who were the 2003 Beautification Block Award Winner; announced that the Ferndale Library would be holding their annual book sale on Saturday, November 22, 2003 and the library is accepting book donations for the sale.

6. Jim Moll announced his resignation from the Plan Commission and the Special Event Committee because he was moving to Columbus, Ohio.

7. Marsha Mellert, Director of the Recreation Department and Senior Services, announced several programs that will be held. 5th-8th grade "Lock-In" will be held on November 7, 2003, from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.; "Grapes of Frath", Adult Murder Mystery will be held on November 14, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; 11th Annual Holiday Showplace will be held on November 22, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., booth space is available and admission at the door is 50 cents with all proceeds benefiting Ferndale Senior Services; and a new program "Hanging of the Green" to help decorate the Kulick Center for the holidays will be held on November 30, 2003 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Flu shots will be available at the Kulick Center on November 10, 2003 during the Senior Pride and Power Day.

8. Francine Hachem announced a new youth theater program entitled, "Good and Plenty Players". Auditions for their first play, "The Yearbook Reflections" will be held at the Kulick Center on December 20, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. The show dates are March 19, 20 and 21, 2003.

9. Jim Townsend, Executive Director of the Michigan Suburbs Alliance, updated Council on some of their activities.

10. Robert Grix expressed concern regarding traffic stop and the actions of the police officers who pulled him over.

11. Pat Cissell announced a new business was opening on Woodward called Ceragem and questioned the process of union endorsements of political candidates.

XXX. It was the consensus of Council that Consent Agenda Items 7A, 7C and 7D be considered after the Regular Agenda.

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

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

B. Approval to schedule Public Hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2004 application and to direct City Clerk to publish Notice of Public Hearing, as submitted by CDS Director.

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

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

E. Approval of the bills, payrolls (as certified by City Manager) 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 Anne Purtell, 751 E. Chesterfield and Douglas Davis, 1607 Pinecrest, to the Art and Cultural Commission for terms expiring December 31, 2003.

AYES: G,T,W,C;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded Councilman Galloway, to appoint Leslie Thomson, 195 W. Nine Mile Road, to the Downtown Development Authority for a term expiring December 31, 2004.

AYES: T,W,C,G;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Trice, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to adopt the Resolution opposing further revenue sharing cuts to cities.

AMENDMENT

Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to amend Paragraph 8 by inserting the following language:

AYES: W,C,G,T;MP

NAYS: None

AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION CARRIED

MAIN MOTION NOW READS:

Moved by Councilman Trice, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to adopt the Resolution opposing further revenue sharing cuts to cities with the following additional language to be inserted in Paragraph 8:

AYES: C,G,T,W;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman Trice, to approve the bid from Siemens Building Technologies to flush and refill hot water heating system at Fire Station No. 1, as submitted by DPW Director.

AYES: G,T,W,C;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to approve the change order from Pro, Inc. Roofing & Sheet Metal to remove existing roof and install insulation and roof systems at the Gerry Kulick Center and authorization for the Mayor to sign change order, as submitted by the Recreation Director.

AYES: T,W,C,G;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to receive the Police Report for September, 2003.

AYES: W,C,G,T;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. City Manager Barwin announced that Dick Chrysler and his group will be holding a forum on mass transportation on Thursday, November 6, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. He announced that MDOT will hold a "visionary session" regarding the Eight Mile/Woodward Bridge on November 6, 2003, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Community Building at the State Fairgrounds. City Manager also commented on the lot designated as "Proposal A" on the November 4, 2003 ballot.

XXX. City Clerk Pedro provided information regarding the November 4, 2003 ballot.

XXX. Councilman Trice requested that a Resolution supporting the extension of the moratorium for no taxes on purchases made through the Internet and a Resolution to repeal the federal ban of prescriptions from Canada be on the next agenda.

XXX. Councilman Covey announced the Elks is sponsoring a USO Dance on November 1, 2003; congratulated Tim McGee on the Veterans Memorial; congratulated all the Mayor and Council candidates and announced that a candidate forum will be held on October 30, 2003 in the Council Chambers and will be air lived and replayed on the local cable channel and wished everyone a safe Halloween.

XXX. Councilman Galloway wished good luck to all the candidates; commented on an article regarding endorsing candidates; commented on Bible Proclamation from the last Council Meeting; commented on the Friends of the Library, Book of the Month Club and the cookbook sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

XXX. Councilwoman Weber commented on a master plan for revitalization of the State Fairground; weekly report from S.O.C.R.R.A., a local office paper recycling drop off point; petitions for various items need to be turned into the Clerk’s Office

Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman Trice, to appoint former Mayor Charles Goedert as official Council Liaison for DIFT.

AYES: C,G,T,W;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Mayor Porter commented on the proposal for a Metropark at the State Fairgrounds and that it has been 60-70 years since a park has been brought into an urban area. Mayor Porter commented on after school free tutoring was available and alternative high school.

XXX. Moved by Mayor Porter, supported unanimously, to adopt the Resolution congratulating Scott Konczal on his retirement.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

XXX. Moved by Mayor Porter, supported unanimously, to adopt the Resolution congratulating three Police Auxiliary Officers who retired.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m.