City Council - June 14, 2004

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

XXX. Council took no action on this Agenda Item.

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.

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.