City Council - May 10, 2004

PROPOSED MINUTES
FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 10, 2004, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, May 10, 2004, 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, Lennon; Mayor Porter. Absent: Councilwoman Weber.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to adopt the following Resolution:

Section 10 of Chapter III of the Charter of the City of Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan provides that absence from five consecutive Regular meetings of the City Council shall automatically operate to vacate the seat of the member of the Council unless the absence is excused by Resolution setting forth such excuse and entered upon the journal; and

Councilwoman Weber had cause for her absence from the Regular Council Meeting of May 10, 2004.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Councilwoman Weber be excused from the Regular Council Meeting of May 10, 2004, for the reasons stated above, as provided by Section 10 of Chapter III of the City Charter.

AYES: C,G,L;MP

NAYS: None

ABSENT: W

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Mayor Porter proclaimed May 10 through 15, 2004, as Poppy Week in the City of Ferndale.

XXX. Mayor Porter proclaimed May 9 through 15, 2004, as National Police Week in the City of Ferndale.

Police Chief Kitchen made comments regarding National Police Week and announced awards that the Officers had received throughout the year. Police Kitchen announced that the "Best of the Best" (Police Officer of the Year) was Police Detective Brendan Moore.

XXX. Mayor Porter announced that no one from Ferndale Public Schools was present for their monthly update, which he was informed of prior to the meeting.

XXX. Tami Salisbury, Executive Director of Eight Mile Boulevard Association, provided information on the activities of the Association and on their Bus Stop Improvement Program.

1. Brian Cooley, on behalf of the Beautification Commission, announced that their Flower Day Sale would be held on Saturday, May 15, 2004, in the City Hall Parking Lot with a bake sale by Friends of Library. He commented on Ferndale Animal Control Officer and his good work.

2. Jean Davis, Chair of the Arts and Cultural Commission, announced that the Commission now has a newsletter; the Art Fair to be held in August, 2004, needed artists and volunteers and that their was a need for Commission Members.

3. Doug Davis, Co-Chair of the Arts and Cultural Commission, commented on the Commission’s activities.

4. Dennis Burke provided information on a voter registration drive.

5. Doris Haddock provided information on her voter registration drive.

6. Marysue Shagena Leven, owner of the Coffee Beanery, presented a check in an amount of $600.00 to Councilman Covey for MAPP from proceeds raised from their "Spring Fling" fundraiser.

7. Kathryn Brunner commented on IRV and their efforts regarding IRV; announced that "Granny D", a.k.a. Doris Haddock would be speaking at the Green House on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 7:30 p.m., and there would be a benefit held at Rosie O’Grady’s for the Green House.

8. Larry Mills commended Del Schmidt on the videotaping the Salsa 2004 event. He commented on a business on Woodward with signs in the entire display windows and the need for consistent enforcement.

9. Marsha Mellert, Recreation Director, announced that the Foot Frolic would be held on Sunday, May 16, 2004; summer hours would be that the Kulick Center would be closed on Saturday; Senior Walk Program; Trunk and Treasure Sale on June 5, 2004 and that discount amusement park and museum tickets were available at the Kulick Center.

10. Mary Trenner, City Librarian, provided information that the new computers were up at the Library, which now allowed Internet access to look up books and to place books on hold. She also provided information on the upcoming children’s programs; announced summer hours would be that the Library would be open on Fridays and closed Saturdays.

XXX. It was the consensus of Council that Consent Agenda Item 8E be considered after the Regular Agenda.

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

A. Approval to purchase Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBAs) from Argus Supply Company, to be purchased with FEMA grant money, as submitted by Fire Chief.

B. Approval to erect structures at Martin Road Park related to event to be conducted by Head Start, as submitted by City Clerk.

C. Adoption of Resolution to add delinquent Accounts Receivable to the July, 2004 Tax Roll, as submitted by City Assessor/Treasurer.

D. Approval to schedule a Public Hearing on Monday, June 14, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. regarding special land use request for 1710 Hilton, as submitted by CDS Director.

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

AYES: G,L,C;MP

NAYS: None

ABSENT: W

MOTION CARRIED

Mayor Porter asked if any Members of Council objected to considering Agenda Item 9G as the next Agenda Item. No Council Members indicated objection.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to adopt Ordinance No. 978, Option #1.

AYES: L,C,G;MP

NAYS: None

ABSENT: W

MOTION CARRIED

Councilwoman Weber arrived at Council Chambers at 8:48 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Lennon, that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter in to the license agreement as prepared by our City Attorney and attached the May 6, 2004 correspondence, that is before Council tonight and that the amount of payment in Item #2 be reviewed prior to June 1, 2005, to update it to current parking rate.

AMENDMENT

Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, that licensee shall pay the City in full in advance on the base of $6.00 per day for the meters removed from the period of June 1 through October 15.

AYES: W,C,G,L;MP

NAYS: None

AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION CARRIED

MAIN MOTION NOW READS:

Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Lennon, that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter in to the license agreement as prepared by our City Attorney and attached the May 6, 2004 correspondence, that is before Council tonight and that the amount of payment in Item #2 be reviewed prior to June 1, 2005, to update it to current parking rate that licensee shall pay the City in full in advance on the base of $6.00 per day for the meters removed from the period of June 1 through October 15 .

AYES: C,G,L,W;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to appoint Ellen S. Schnackel, 321 Adams Court, to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three year term, expiring December 31, 2006.

AYES: G,L,W,C;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to make the relevant health care and sick time accrual changes as proposed, and to authorize the staff to request a Plan Adoption Agreement from ICMA-RC for its Retirement Health Savings Plan.

AYES: W,C,G;MP

NAYS: L

MOTION CARRIED

Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to authorize a wage freeze effective July 1, 2004 through July 1, 2005 for Appointees and Non-Union/Administrative Employees and adopt fiscal year changes for Appointees pay and/or compensation and continue with December Appointee review and goal setting sessions.

AMENDMENT

Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to add the back the 1% wage adjustment for one year for the Appointees and Non-Union/Administrative Employees.

AYES: W,C,L;MP

NAYS: G

AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION CARRIED

MAIN MOTION NOW READS:

Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to adopt fiscal year changes for Appointees pay and/or compensation and continue with December Appointee review and goal setting sessions and to authorize a 1% wage increase.

AYES: W,C,L;MP

NAYS: G

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 9:49 p.m.

Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 9:54 p.m

Mayor Pro Tem Covey assumed the Chair

Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at 9:55 p.m.

Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:57 p.m.

Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 10:03 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to authorize the Department of Recreation and Senior Services to fill the position of Sport/Recreation Aide; and authorize the City Clerk to post the position.

AYES: G,L,W;MP

NAYS: None

ABSENT C

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to table Consideration of Animal Control Contract to the next Regular Council Meeting on May 24, 2004.

AYES: G,L,W;MP

NAYS: None

ABSENT C

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers at 10:07 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to waive 50% of false alarm fees for 22635 Woodward Avenue.

AYES: None

NAYS: L,W,C,G;MP

MOTION FAILED

Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to refer this matter to the City Manager to work with the owner and if necessary return back to Council in 30 days.

AYES: W,C,G,L;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 10:23 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to authorize the use of Geary Park for the 2004 Ferndale Art Fair to beheld on Saturday, August 7 and Sunday August 8, 2004, as outlined in the attached Special Event Application, with the herein outlined parking plan, with permission to allow for the sale of articles, the advertising of the event and articles, as reviewed and approved by the Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission.

AYES: G,L,W,C

NAYS: None

ABSENT: MP

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to approve the bills, payrolls (as certified by City Manager) and City Attorney expense statement submitted by Howard Shifman, P.C., to be paid subject to review by the Council Finance Committee.

AYES: C,G,L,W;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Police Chief Kitchen thanked Council for the Proclamation.

XXX. City Manager Barwin commented on the Woodward resurfacing project and a group that is Soliciting and Canvassing at street corners. It was requested that the Soliciting and Canvassing Ordinance be referred to the Ordinance Committee. He requested clarification regarding parking meter rates.

Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 10:37 p.m.

Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at 10:38 p.m.

XXX. Councilman Lennon announced that the annual Bike Rodeo would be held Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Martin Road Park, 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon and at Geary Park 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. where free bike helmets and licenses will be given away. He also announced that he was contacted by Machpelah Cemetery on Woodward that there are three or four miles of trail that was open to the public for walking.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway seconded by Councilman Covey, that Council approve the recognition of the Friends of the Ferndale Library as a service organization and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk if necessary to sign the appropriate Resolution.

AYES: G,L,W,C;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Councilwoman Weber announced that Ferndale Laboratories was having an open house on Sunday, May 16, 2004, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. She also announced that the week of Sunday, May 16, 2004 is National Public Works Week and thank those who work in a Public Works setting.

XXX. Councilman Covey thanked Mayor Porter for attending the Salsa Event at Boogie Fever and commented about the Arab Access Dinner that he attended at Cobo Hall. He also indicated that Council needed to find what the costs would be to implement Instant Runoff Voting. Councilman Covey announced that would be a Rock and Blues Concert at Rosie’s O’Grady’s on Saturday, May 22, 2004, and requested that a Resolution be passed at the next Council Meeting regarding Health Care. Volunteers from the Ferndale Area were organizing a Police Calendar competition at Boogie Fever on June 18, 2004, which would benefit the police charities. He also announced that the Ferndale Citizen of the Year was Thomas Pearlman.

XXX. Moved by Mayor Porter, supported unanimously, to adopt the Condolence Resolution for George Andrew Evans.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

XXX. Moved by Mayor Porter, supported unanimously, to adopt the Condolence Resolution for Allen D. White.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

XXX. Mayor Porter commented on a Resolution that Council received from the City of Southfield regarding cable rates regulation.

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 10:54 p.m.