City Council - November 10, 2003

PROPOSED MINUTES
FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, November 10, 2003, at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:34 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 19 - December 24, 2003, as Red Kettle Days in the City of Ferndale.

XXX. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application for Program Year 2004 at 7:39 p.m. Laurie Mello, representing HAVEN, requested $5,000.00 for this organization. Mayor Porter closed the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m.

Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to approve that a Public Hearing has been properly noticed and held and that we approve the Community Development Block Grant Application for Program Year 2004, with the breakdown as follows: Minor Home Repair, $8,000.00; Public Service Activity (Home Chore), $10,000.00; Public Service Activity (HAVEN), $3,500.00; Code Enforcement, $75,350.00; Beautification, $7,500.00; totaling $104,350.29; authorize the Mayor to sign the grant application and the subrecipient agreement and to reprogram $20,000.00 of Minor Home Repair funds from Program Year 2003 to Code Enforcement Program Year 2003.

AYES: C,G,T,W;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

1. Karla Voight announced that there would be a Veterans Memorial Service held on Tuesday, November 11, 2003, at 11:00 a.m., and a DIFT meeting would be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at 7:00 p.m., in Southfield. She also expressed concern regarding upkeep of homes near her.

2. Jackie Koivu congratulated those who were elected and announced that Ferndale Youth Assistance would be celebrating its 50^th Anniversary with a breakfast on Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at 7:30 a.m., to be held at Glen Oaks Country Club.

3. Ken Miller congratulated those who were elected.

4. Beth Holland commented on the work involved in campaigning.

5. Marsha Mellert, Recreation Director, announced upcoming events: November 14, 2003 "Grapes of Wrath" Adult Murder Mystery (sold out); November 22, 2003, Annual Holiday Showplace, admission is 50 cents; "Hanging of the Greens" to help decorate the Kulick Center, will be held on November 30, 2003; Lunch with Santa, December 13, 2003; Therapeutic Recreation group will be holding their Thanksgiving Dinner on November 11, 2003 and Christmas Craft Class on December 9, 2003. She also announced that the Kulick Center will be closed from December 27, 2003 through the January 1, 2004 and announcement that the new activity guide should arrive around Thanksgiving.

6. Pat Cissell complemented the City Clerk’s Office and Election Workers for their hard work during the Election. She had questions regarding the holiday display at City Hall.

7. Tom Szurapa congratulated the City on the candidates running clean campaigns and commented on the holiday display at City Hall.

8. Validity McKinney commented on the holiday display previously at City Hall.

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

A. Approval to transfer 2003 Tavern licensed business in escrow from 2080 Walnut Lake, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, reclassify Tavern license to Class C license, new SDM license to be held in conjunction, New Sunday Sales Permit and New Official Permit (Food) and cancel requests for New Dance-Entertainment and New Outdoor Service Permit to be located at The French Gourmet, Inc., 23421 Woodward, Ferndale, MI, as submitted by Police Chief.

B. Approval to host the Winter Tale event on the sidewalks in downtown Ferndale, December 11-14, 2003, and related requests regarding unenforced parking, as submitted by DDA Manager.

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

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 8:35 p.m.

Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers at 8:36 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to table the balance of the discussion with the additional information necessary from the Department of Public Works, Dream Cruise Committee as to goals and their financials and for Council to bring forward their thoughts and ideas on what they would like to see during the Dream Cruise event to the December 8, 2003, Council Meeting.

AYES: T,W,C,G;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 8:53 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Galloway assumed the Chair

XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman Trice, to table this item until the December 8, 2003, Council Meeting the consideration of proposal and contract for assistance in completing Vulnerability Assessment and Emergency Response Plan to allow the City Manager Office to evaluate the software options in light of the required needs from the Federal Government.

AYES: W,C,T;MTG

NAYS: None

ABSENT: MP

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. City Manager announced that a Veteran’s Ceremony will take place on at the Ferndale’s Memorial Mall on the Livernois boulevard in front of the Fire Department on November 11, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. He also requested names of Ferndale residents who were currently stationed in the Middle East so that other Ferndale residents could send them good will wishes. City Manager thanked those who attended the visioning session regarding the Eight Mile/Woodward Bridge. He also commented on the construction along the northbound side of Woodward.

XXX. City Clerk Pedro thanked those involved in the election process including her staff and precinct workers.

XXX. Councilman Trice thanked those who participated in the election including the candidates and those who voted. He encouraged those who have wells on the property to have their water tested and inquired about a Pleasant Ridge resident who was encroaching on a lot on West Oakridge. He also requested a report from the Fire Department regarding the safety and security of the chemical manufactures, recyclers and repackagers in our area and also an assessment of the safety and security of Intermodal facility.

Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:03 p.m.

XXX. Councilman Galloway discussed his experience at the Senior Pride and Power Day at the Kulick Center. He also announced that the Friends of the Ferndale Library and F.A.N.S. of Ferndale will hold their annual book sale on November 22, 2003, with the Preview Night on November 20, 2003, with the proceeds of the book sale going to the Friends of the Ferndale Library.

XXX. Councilwoman Weber announced "Winter Tale" will be held in the downtown area on December 11th through 14th, 2003. On November 13, 2003, at Marygrove College a program will be held regarding Urban Sprawl and Regional Justice at 7:30 p.m. at Alumni Hall.

XXX. Councilman Covey thanked and congratulated all the candidates that ran for Mayor and Council. He also commented on the relationships between candidates, before and after the campaigns. He also thanked all the campaign workers for their hard work as well. Councilman Covey announced that November 13, 2003 was "National Family Depression Screening Day". He also announced that Sally Gordon, who was the manager at Como’s passed away from cancer. Councilman Covey commented on a newspaper article that discussed the downtown area of the City of Ferndale which was ran in a newspaper in Youngstown, Ohio. He also announced the F.A.N.S. of Ferndale also donated $500.00 to Affirmations Community Center; $250.00 donation to W.A.G.S. and $350.00 to Oakland Community Services.

XXX. Mayor Porter congratulated to all candidates that ran and encouraged more people to come out and vote. He announced he had received calls from Royal Oak and Pontiac to compliment how short of a time buildings in Ferndale’s downtown were vacant. Thanked Wetmore’s for their help in locating tires for his vehicle and their expedient service.

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m.