PROPOSED MINUTES
FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2004, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL
A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday,
June 14, 2004, at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale.
Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:33 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 request a moment of silence to honor
President Ronald Reagan and Sterling Heights Police Officer Mark
Sawyer who had passed away recently.
PRESENTATION Ferndale Public Schools Monthly Update
XXX. Beth D’Anna, Ferndale Public Schools, made a
presentation and provided an update on activities throughout
Ferndale Public Schools.
Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 7:41 p.m.
Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 7:41 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING Special Land Use Amendment for 181 W. Marshall
XXX. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Michael Barnett, Jon Leaders, and Bill Huddleston indicated support
of the Special Land Use Amendment. Mary Riegle indicated objection
to Special Land Use Amendment. Mayor Porter closed the Public
Hearing at 7:49 p.m.
A. Consideration of Special Land Use Amendment Resolution for 181
W. Marshall
Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to
adopt the Resolution that denies the third amendment to the Special
Land Use Application by Nolan Brothers of Texas and Detroit Metro
Signs for directional signage to be placed at 181 West Marshall.
AYES: C,G;MP
NAYS: L,W
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARING Special Land Use Amendment for 1710 Hilton Road
XXX. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 7:57 p.m. John
Robinson, owner, commented on the Special Land Use. Mayor Porter
closed the Public Hearing at 7:58 p.m.
A. Consideration of Special Land Use Amendment Resolution for
1710 Hilton
Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to
adopt the Resolution approving the amendment to the Special Land Use
by The Oscar Larson Company and Detroit Metro Signs for directional
signage to be placed at 1710 Hilton.
AYES: None
NAYS: G,L,W,C;MP
MOTION FAILED
Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to
adopt the Resolution approving the amendment to the Special Land Use
by The Oscar Larson Company and Detroit Metro Signs for BP Gas
Station located at 1710 Hilton.
AYES: L,W,C,G;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
6. PUBLIC HEARING Special Land Use for 561 E. Eight Mile Road
XXX. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 8:04 p.m.
Chris Hickner and Bill Huddleston had questions and/or comments
regarding the Special Land Use. Mayor Porter closed the Public
Hearing at 8:06 p.m.
A. Consideration of Special Land Use Resolution for 561 E. Eight
Mile Road
Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to
adopt the Resolution approving the Special Land Use for expanding
the gas station and convenience store at 561 E. Eight Mile Road.
AYES: W,C,G,L;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
XXX. Call to Audience
1. Bonnie Christman expressed concern regarding a dead tree in a
neighbor’s yard.
2. Nancy Soave commented on the Special Meeting held on June 7,
2004.
3. Dawn Ptaszynski commented on the Special Meeting held on June
7, 2004.
4. Tom King commented on Council’s good work and dead trees in
the City.
5. Paul Leonard commented on the Special Meeting held on June 7,
2004.
6. Dave Leonard commented on the Special Meeting held on June 7,
2004.
7. Carla Boyd commented on the Special Meeting held on June 7,
2004.
Consent Agenda
XXX. It was the consensus of Council that Consent Agenda Item
8C be considered after the Regular Agenda.
Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to
approve the amended Consent Agenda as follows:
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meetings February 23
(held prior to the Regular Council Meeting), February 23 (held after
the Regular Council Meeting), March 10, and March 15, 2004, and the
Regular Meetings held February 23 and March 10, 2004, as submitted
by City Clerk.
B. Approval of new Outdoor Service (1 Area) in conjunction with
2004 Class C Licensed Business located at 22848 Woodward, as
submitted by Police Chief.
C. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR AGENDA
D. Approval of Special Event Application from Oak Park Missionary
Baptist Church for Community Block Party on Saturday, June 26, 2004
from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Wanda Park, as submitted by City
Clerk.
E. Approval of Special Event Application from Cub Scout Pack for
Cub Scout Graduation on Saturday, June 26, 2004, from 11:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m., at Martin Road Park, as submitted by City Clerk.
F. Adoption of various department fee schedules, as submitted by
the Finance Director/Assistant City Manager.
G. Approval of contract with the Oakland County Equalization
Division for Assistance Services for the period covering July 1,
2004 through June 30, 2006, and authorization for the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign contract, as submitted by Assessor/Treasurer.
H. Approval of the bills, payrolls (as certified by City Manager)
and City Attorney expense statements submitted by Beier Howlett,
P.C., and Howard Shifman, P.C., to be paid subject to review by the
Council Finance Committee.
Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 8:50 p.m.
Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at 8:54 p.m.
AYES: C,G,L,W;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Regular Agenda
A. Appointments to the Troy/Allen Project Selection Committee
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman
Covey, to appoint, Robert Bruner; Samantha Campbell; Derek Delacourt;
Scott Helmer; David Leonard; John McCann; Jack Miller; Martin Price;
Marsha Scheer; Cristine Sheppard-Decius and Stacey Tobar to the
Troy/Allen Project Selection Committee, effective immediately, with
terms expiring December 31, 2004.
AYES: G,L,W,C;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
B. Consideration of Intergovernmental Agreement Concerning Animal
Control Services
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman
Weber, to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement Concerning Animal
Control Services and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
agreement.
AYES: L,W,C,G;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
C. Consideration of bid and contract for water gate valves and
wells on Albany between Woodward and Allen
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman
Weber, that the low bid of $49,775.00 of Troelsen Excavating Co., to
place five water gate valves and wells on Albany between Woodward
and Allen be accepted; that the expense be charged to the
Water/Sewer Fund, Capital, Account# 592-977 and that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract between the City and
Troelsen, contingent upon the City Attorney’s approval of the bonds
and insurance.
AYES: W,C,G,L;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
D. Consideration of Deed Restriction in Alley adjacent to Dunkin’
Donuts Parking Lot
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman
Covey, to approve the Deed Restriction on the south 51' alley
contiguous to Lots 4 and 5 of Greenwood Park Subdivision, Parcel
I.D. #24-25-34-131-055 and authorize the Mayor to sign said Deed
Restriction.
Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 9:31 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:33 p.m.
AYES: C,G,L,W;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
E. Consideration of Auditing Services for Fiscal Years 2004-2006
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman
Galloway, to accept the proposal by Rehmann Robson to perform the
City’s auditing services for 2004, 2005 and 2006 for a total cost of
$29,800.00, $30,200.00, and $30,700.00 respectively, and to
authorize the Assistant City Manager to accept the proposal.
AYES: G,L,W,C;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
F. Consideration of request from Ferndale for Instant Runoff
Voting to place Charter Amendment on November, 2004 Election Ballot
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman
Weber, to direct the City Attorney to draft a ballot question to
place a Charter Amendment on November, 2004 Election Ballot
requested by Ferndale for Instant Runoff Voting within 30 days and
report back to Council.
AYES: G,L,W,C;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 10:12 p.m.
Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers at 10:15 p.m.
G. Consideration of proposal for Comprehensive Performance Based
Energy Efficiency Solutions Program; approval of Project Agreement
and Master Lease Agreement
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman
Weber, that the proposal of Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., for
a comprehensive performance-based energy-efficiency-solutions
program be accepted; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to sign the Project Agreement and the Master Lease Agreement.
AYES: None
NAYS: W,C,G,L;MP
MOTION FAILED
Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, that
the proposal of Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., for a
comprehensive performance-based energy-efficiency-solutions program
be accepted; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign
the Project Agreement and the Master Lease Agreement, contingent
upon secure and adequate financing.
AYES: C,G,L,W;MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Consent Agenda Item C- Approval to issue a Pawnbroker’s License
to be located at 771 E. Eight Mile Road, to be held by Steven
Ruzumna and Edward Ruzumna, d.b.a. Cash Your Check Plus, Inc., and
approval of the two bonds, as submitted by City Clerk.
XXX. Council took no action on this Agenda Item.
XXX. Call to Audience, continued
8. Hollie Malamud-Price expressed concern regarding lack
of privacy at the Police Department for individuals who file a
police report.
9. Beth Holland announced that there would be a D.I.F.T. meeting
on Thursday, June 17, 2004, at Hazel Park Library at 7:00 p.m. She
also announced that a group that would like to place a casino at the
State Fairgrounds will be holding a charette on Friday, June 18,
2004, at Kulick Community Center from 12 Noon to 1:30 p.m. She also
commented on a meeting she attended regarding the proposed Lifestyle
Mall at 8 Mile and Woodward in Detroit.
10. David Coulter, Oakland County Commissioner, commented on
Oakland County’s new Prescription Relief Program and congratulated
the City on receiving a "Cool Cities" Grant.
11. Mary Trenner, City Librarian, announced registration will
begin on Monday, June 21, 2004, for the Summer Reading
Program and that SEMCOG has displays at the Library.
12. Dawn Ptaszynski inquired about the cost of replacement of
brick pavers at Nine Mile and Woodward.
Call to Council
XXX. Police Chief Kitchen encouraged Pistons’ fans to
celebrate in a safe manner.
XXX. City Manager Barwin congratulated the Downtown
Development Authority who helped secure a "Cool Cities" Grant. He
commented on the development and the bridge at Eight Mile Road and
Woodward.
XXX. Councilman Galloway commented on tonight’s Call to
Audience.
Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 11:12 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Covey assumed the Chair.
XXX. Councilman Lennon commented on the Flag Day celebration
prior to tonight’s Council Meeting and complimented Code
Enforcement’s effort to bring properties up to code.
XXX. Councilwoman Weber commented on the Memorial Day Parade.
Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 11:15 p.m.
XXX. Councilman Covey commented on Instant Runoff Voting,
June 7, 2004 Special Meeting and that Pridefest was successful. He
announced that the "Midwest Finest" calendar contest would be held
at Boogie Fever on Friday, June 18, 2004, that the proceeds would
support MI Cops and Thin Blue Line charities and he complimented the
Mayor.
XXX. Mayor Porter commented on Pridefest and commented on a
National League of Cities seminar in Chicago he attended.
Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 11:25 p.m.
