City Council - April 26, 2004

PROPOSED MINUTES
FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2004, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, April 26, 2004, at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.

Mayor Porter led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

XXX. Mayor Porter proclaimed May 2-8, 2004, as Youth Week in the City of Ferndale.

XXX. Mayor Porter asked if any Council Members had objections to allowing a presentation, which was not on the Agenda. No Council Members indicated objection. Elizabeth Lisiscki, Elementary Schools PTA President, announced that the PTA was selling T-shirts with logos of cities within the Ferndale School District as a fundraiser. T-Shirts were distributed to those at the Council table. She also announced that the June Fair would be held on Friday, June 4, 2004, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Roosevelt Elementary School.

Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing regarding FYE 2005 Budget at 7:52 p.m.

Finance Director/Asst. City Manager Hubanks provided information on the status of the Budget. Mayor Porter closed the Public Hearing at 7:54 p.m.

Council took no action on this Agenda Item.

Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 7:55 p.m.

Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at 7:56 p.m.

Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to approve the proposed Tax Rates and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign appropriate L-4029 Form.

AYES: C,G,L,W;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

1. Peggy Snow, Chair of the Beautification Commission, announced that the recent clean-up at Martin Road and Geary parks was successful. She also announced that on Friday, April 30, 2004, at Wilson Park the Commission would be holding an Arbor Day Celebration and on May 15, 2004, the 18th Annual Flower Day Sale will be held at City Hall with a bake sale by the Friends of the Library. She thanked the DPW for the publicity of different events and contest that the Commission was sponsoring. Councilman Covey announced that the City received 27 Norway Maple Trees free of charge.

2. Michelle Garcia expressed concerns regarding festivals and their impact on West Nine Mile and the adjacent residential area.

3. Mary Trenner, City Librarian, announced that the Library will be receiving a new computer catalog computer system in the near future.

4. Father Jack Tracey complimented the City on its employees and their customer service.

5. Marsha Mellert, Recreation Director, provided information on the various camp programs that were available to children during the summer.

XXX. It was the consensus of Council that Consent Agenda Items 6E, 6G and 6H be considered after the Regular Agenda.

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

A. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meetings held February 2, and February 9, 2004, and the Regular Meeting held February 9, 2004, as submitted by City Clerk.

B. Approval of Entertainment Permit in conjunction with 2003 Class C License to be located at 300 W. Nine Mile Road, as submitted by Police Chief.

C. Approval of stock transfer in 2003 Class C Licensed Business with Dance Permit, Entertainment Permit without dressings rooms, official permit (food) and Outdoor Service (1 Area) located at 22828-22830 Woodward by adding New Stockholder, as submitted by Police Chief.

D. Adoption of Resolution requesting reimbursement of eligible mosquito control activity under Oakland County’s West Nile Virus Fund Program, as submitted by DPW Director.

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

F. Fourth Annual Taste of Ferndale and Funky Fine Art Show – Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19, 2004

1. Approval to hold Taste of Ferndale and Funky Fine Art Show

2. Approval to close West Nine Mile Road and Allen for event

3. Approval to use Department of Public Works and the Police Department services

4. Approval to apply for Temporary Authorization for Liquor License

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

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

I. Approval of the bills, payrolls (as certified by City Manager) to be paid subject to review by the Council Finance Committee.

AYES: G,L,W,C;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to reappoint Lon Herman, 348 Albany, to the Board of Canvassers as a Democratic Representative, for a term to expire December 31, 2007.

AYES: L,W,C,G;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to appoint Allison Pasarew, 906 Hoffman, Royal Oak, MI 48067, to the Arts and Cultural Commission to fill an unexpired term, to expire December 31, 2005.

AYES: W,C,G,L;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to establish a Police Officer Entry Level Hiring List.

AYES: C,G,L,W;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to approve the language for three separate ballot for August 3, 2004 Election regarding the sale of land on West Troy; City Attorney to check on Title and for the City Attorney to provide information at the next Regular Council Meeting regarding the possibility of placing any/all of these ballots on the November, 2004 ballot, if defeated in August, 2004.

AYES: G,L,W,C;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to approve the five-year schedule of fees proposal submitted by Worry Free and approve the attached contract for said services to begin April 27, 2004.

AYES: W,C,G;MP

NAYS: L

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 9:09 p.m.

Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers at 9:14 p.m.

Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 9:15 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Covey assumed the Chair

Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:19 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to approve the Lease Agreement with Rosie O’Grady’s for Motor City Pride Event and approval of Temporary Authorization for Liquor License and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Lease Agreement.

AYES: W,C,G,L;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, that the bid of $256,430.00 of Scodeller Construction, to provide crack-sealing and micro-surfacing work under the Pavement Preservation Program (Contract #PP-04) be accepted; that the expense, based on final street quantities, be charged to the Major Streets Fund, the Local Streets Fund and Auto Parking Fund; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract between Scodeller Construction and the City, contingent upon City Attorney approval of Bonds and Liability Insurance.

AYES: C,G,L,W;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, that the five-year fee proposal of $255,280.00 of Rizzo Services, for landscape-maintenance services be approved; that the first-year expense be charged as detailed in the DPW Director’s memorandum of April 13, 2004; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract, contingent upon City Attorney approval of Bonds and Liability Insurance.

AYES: G,L,W,C;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, the City Council adopt the Resolution as stated with the inclusion of our withdrawal of any and all objections to renewal of the particular liquor license, at 1810 Planavon, for at least the three years and that we adopt the Resolution approving renewal to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.

AYES: L,W,C,G;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to approve scheduling a Public Hearing on Monday, June 14, 2004, at 7:30 p.m., regarding a Special Land Use Amendment for 181 West Marshall, and to direct the City Clerk to publish notice.

AYES: W,C,G,L;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Consent Agenda Item 6G- Approval to amend FYE 2004 DDA Public Improvement Budget Line Item; approval of construction cost for renovation to office and approval of contract, as submitted by DDA Director.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to approve to amend FYE 2004 DDA Public Improvement Budget Line Item; approval of construction cost for renovation to office and approval of contract contingent upon approval from the City Attorney.

AYES: C,G,W;MP

NAYS: L

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman Covey, to receive the Police Department Report for March, 2004.

AYES: G,L,W,C;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to appropriate up to $3,000.00, in order to plant the $20,000.00 worth of donated Norway Maple trees to the City of Ferndale through the Legacy Foundation of the AFL-CIO.

AYES: L,W,C,G;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. City Manager Barwin announced that Congressman Sander Levin held a Town Hall Meeting at the Kulick Community Center earlier this evening and that NBC Nightly News was in town to cover the meeting with their report to be aired on Tuesday, April 27, 2004.

XXX. Councilman Galloway announced that the Library Board has requested a meeting with City Council to discuss areas where the Budget was cut for the library. He also announced that the Friends of the Library has requested to be placed on the agenda for a charitable gaming license.

XXX. Councilwoman Weber commented on the 5th Annual Leadership Luncheon for the 8 Mile Boulevard Association.

XXX. Councilman Lennon inquired about the status of the Financial Review Committee and also having members of the Hazel Park School District updating Council on their activities. He also reminded residents to keep their properties up to code and thanked the Elks for helping a wife of a solider who’s in Iraq with plumbing problems.

XXX. Councilman Covey announced that on Saturday, May 1, 2004, the Ferndale Elks will host their Volunteer Recognition Dinner. He also announced that on April 25, 2004, the largest march of women in the history of the United States was held. Councilman Covey announced that the Coffee Beanery will have a grand opening/spring fling weekend from Friday, April 30 thru Sunday, May 2, 2004 and that the xhedos Cafe sign had fallen down. He also announced that on Tuesday, May 4, 2004, 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., "Salsa 2004", will be held at Boogie Fever to raise money for M.A.P.P. Tickets for this event are $20. Councilman Covey requested the Ordinance Committee investigate portable basketball hoops in the streets.

XXX. Mayor Porter announced that the Coffee Beanery had held "Meet the School Board Candidate Night". He also encouraged Ferndale School District residents to do research on the candidates and vote for their candidate during the June Election. He also wished Reverend Paulson well.

XXX. Moved by Mayor Porter, supported unanimously, to adopt the Resolution for Reverend Maxwell thanking him and congratulating him on his retirement.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 10:22 p.m.