City Council - October 25, 2004

PROPOSED MINUTES
FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2004, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, October 25, 2004, at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:43 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 apologized for the late start, due to the Special Council Meeting held prior to the Council Meeting.

XXX. Fred Nix provided information regarding activities throughout the Hazel Park School District.

XXX. Bill Axtell provided information regarding the activities of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce.

XXX. Cristinia Sheppard-Decuis, DDA Director, and Mark Loeb and Patty Nerrosni from Hot Works LLC made a presentation regarding the Ferndale Fine Art Show and Food Fest that was held in September, 2004.

XXX. City Manager Barwin and City Attorney Christ provided a brief summary on the two local proposals on the November 2, 2004 Ballot.

XXX. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m. Laurie Mello, HAVEN, had question and/or comments. Mayor Porter closed the Public Hearing at 8:17 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to reduce the beautification section from $8,000.00 to $7,500.00 and add the $500.00 back into the HAVEN amount to bring it to $4,000.00.

AYES: C,G,L,W;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to approve the CDBG application and Subrecipient Agreement with Oakland County.

AYES: G,L,W,C;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 8:27 p.m. Jeff Noch, Kay Watson and Kelly Satterfield had questions and/or comments. Mayor Porter closed the Public Hearing at 8:47 p.m.

Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to receive and confirm Special Assessment Sidewalk District No. 2004, and that the special assessments be spread on the 2004 Winter Tax Roll, unless deferment is later allowed.

AYES: G,L,W,C;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Lennon to receive the recommendations of the Hardship Committee and approve the deferment of Special Assessments as recommended by the Hardship Committee and in addition to those recommendation that Council consider and approve Kelly Satterfield, 1844 Martin Road for deferment with payments condition upon review and approval by the DPW, that all Special Assessments not pay in full, [1/3 installment in the case of deferred special assessments] between September 29 through October 13, 2004, as advised by the Director of Public Works’ letter dated September 28, 2004, to each of the property owners, and remaining unpaid, be posted against the real property as special assessment and to be collected with the December 2004 tax bills; the remaining two installments in the case of deferred special assessments to be recovered with 5% p.a. interest with the 2005 and 2006 winter tax bills.

AYES: L,W,C,G;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

1. Ray White, President of the Historical Society, announced an Installation Dinner will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2004 at the Kulick Community Center. He also commented that the Council and Mayor was doing a fine job for the City of Ferndale.

2. Amy Shapiro announced she had opened a new business called "My World Is Small", dollhouse store at 253 E. Nine Mile Road.

3. Brian Wilgenbush provided an update regarding Instant Runoff Voting.

4. Dawn Ptaszynski commented about the upcoming Election and issues on the ballot.

5. Kay Watson commented about the upcoming Election and issues on the ballot.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted.

Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 9:02 p.m.

A. Approval of the Municipal Trunkline Maintenance Contract between Michigan Department of Transportation and the City of Ferndale for the period of October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2009; designation of DPW Director as Maintenance Superintendent on sections indicated in the Municipal Route Section Map and Budget Sheets, and authorization for the Mayor to sign contract, as submitted by DPW Director.

B. Approval of METRO Act unilateral right-of-way telecommunications permit with SBC for an installation at Bonner and Nine Mile Road and authorization for the Mayor to sign permit, as submitted by CDS Director.

C. Approval to adopt Resolution to add delinquent Accounts Receivables for Alarm Fees to the December, 2004 Tax Roll, as submitted by City Assessor/Treasurer.

D. Approval of hayride route on public streets and related parking during the 23rd Annual Family Fall Fun Fest to be held on Saturday, October 30, 2004, as submitted by Recreation Director.

E. Approval to host the Holiday Ice Festival event in downtown Ferndale on December 9 - 11, 2004 and approval of unenforced parking in public parking lots and bays for this event, as submitted by DDA Manager.

F. Approval of the bills and payrolls to be paid subject to review by the Council Finance Committee.

AYES: W,C,G;MP

NAYS: None

ABSENT L

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at 9:05 p.m.

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

Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:17 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to table the adoption of the Draft Liquor Policy until the next Regular Council Meeting to be held on November 8, 2004.

AYES: W,C,G,L;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Galloway left Council Chambers at 9:55 p.m.

Councilman Galloway returned to Council Chambers 9:59 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to approve the transfer of ownership of 2004 Class C Liquor License to 22757 Woodward, Suite 300.

AYES: C,G,L,W;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to adopt the Resolution regarding accepting Mexican Consulate Identification.

AYES: G,L,W,C;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to approve the bid to install electric door openers for handicap access to City Hall.

AYES: L,W,C,G;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 10:05 p.m.

Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to adopt the Resolution indicating support of the City’s application to the EPA for a Pilot Grant for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board.

AYES: W,G,L;MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

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

Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 10:08 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to approve the emergency repair to City Hall roof.

AYES: C,G,W;MP

NAYS: None

ABSENT: L

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Police Chief Kitchen commented about a digital picture that was taken by John Bates of the Ferndale’s Honor Guard at the Memorial Day Parade, 2004. He also commented about Fire Chief LeGault and his impending retirement.

Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at 10:11 p.m.

XXX. Fire Chief LeGault thanked and appreciated everyone for their support for the last nine years that he has been Fire Chief.

XXX. City Manager Barwin expressed thanks and appreciation for Fire Chief LeGault’s dedication towards the City and a long and healthy retirement. He congratulated Robert Carr, Woodward Talk who has taken a job in Chicago and wished a happy birthday to WFRN’s volunteer John Faunt.

XXX. City Attorney Christ congratulated Fire Chief LeGault on his retirement and thanked for the services he provided to the City of Ferndale.

XXX. Deputy Clerk Szalma thanked Fire Chief LeGault for all his services. She also encouraged people to become Election Inspectors, apply for absentee ballots, that the Clerk’s Office would be open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2004 for Election Business only and showed what the ballot would look like at the polls.

Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 10:18 p.m.

XXX. Councilman Galloway thanked Fire Chief LeGault for his dedication to the City and commented about the upcoming Election.

XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, adopted unanimously, for a Condolence Resolution for Julie Wicks.

AYES: All

NAYS: None

ABSENT: MP

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Councilwoman Weber encourage people to encourage others to vote.

Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 10:23 p.m.

XXX. Councilman Lennon wished Fire Chief LeGault well on his retirement. He commented that Todd Davis from the Mirror had won an award from the State of Michigan on his reporting and congratulated both Mr. Davis and Mr. Carr on their achievements. Councilman Lennon commented on feedback that he had gotten on Instant Runoff Voting.

XXX. Councilman Covey congratulated the Fire Chief on his retirement and announced that the calendar of the "Midwest Finest Police Calendar" was out and that the profit would be given to police charities. He also encourage registered voters to get out and vote and commented on issues on the ballot.

XXX. Mayor Porter commented about an article for the best deal for gourmet food which highlighted two Ferndale locations; the Ferndale Marching Band; Homeland Security; encouraged people to vote; discussed health care cost; and a letter that was received by a resident; and ID Theft.

XXX. Moved by Mayor Porter, adopted unanimously to congratulate Roger Smith on his accomplishments with the Ferndale School District.

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 10:41 p.m.