City Council - May 9, 2005

PROPOSED MINUTES
FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 9, 2005, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, May 9, 2005, 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, Weber; Mayor Porter. Absent: None.

XXX. Mayor Porter announced that Buffalo Wild Wings was holding a fund-raiser for pediatric cancer today, Monday, May 9, 2005 until 9:00 p.m.

XXX. Mayor Porter proclaimed May 16-21, 2005, as Poppy Week in the City of Ferndale.

XXX. Mayor Porter proclaimed May 9-15, 2005, as National Police Week in the City of Ferndale.

XXX. Liz Kannon, Ferndale Public Schools Outreach Committee, provided an update on activities throughout Ferndale Public Schools.

XXX. Sharon Hawkins, Community Education Director of Hazel Park Schools, provided an update throughout Hazel Park Public Schools.

XXX. Harold Kirkwood, Director of the Ferndale International Soccer Association, re-introduce the Ferndale International Soccer Association and thanked various City employees and thanked the City for their help for the adult coaching clinic and licensing program.

XXX. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 8:08 p.m. Dave Lee, Salem Zori, Ed Kresch, Rita McTavish, Don Bernard, Therese Canino, Doris Harmon, George Bisbikis,

Nicole Curtis, Sheryl Tuttle, Donna Langston, Brian Gevey, Roger Shontz, and George Olds. Mayor Porter closed the Public Hearing at 8:48 p.m.

Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman Covey, to adopt the Resolution authorizing the 2005 Sidewalk Replacement Program and to proceed pursuant to the special assessment process.

AYES: C, G, L, W; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

1. Stephanie Loveless announced that a town meeting would be held on Sunday, May 15, 2005, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Coffee Beanery regarding bringing free health care to the residents of Ferndale. It was announced that a new Ferndale paper would be starting called "Ferndale Friends" and also asked a question regarding the budget.

2. Harry Chapman had questions regarding Code Enforcement.

3. Brian Gilmore thanked Council for the help regarding the windows at the Elk’s Lodge.

4. Ray White commented about the Historical Society, Dream Cruise and the Crows Nest.

Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 9:13 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Covey assumed the Chair.

5. Brian Cooley, member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board commented about the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the Advisory Board itself and a new soccer club in Ferndale. As a member of the Beautification Commission he announced that nominations for Beautification Awards were needed and that there will not be the Annual Flower Day Sale. He thanked everyone for coming out for Arbor Day celebration and the park clean-up.

Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 9:20 p.m.

XXX. It was the consensus of Council that the Consent Agenda be approved as submitted.

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

A. Adoption of Resolution for Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) regarding Sidewalk Cafes, as submitted by City Manager.

B. Approval to refer Chapter 16, Article I, regarding snow removal, to the Ordinance Committee for review and recommendation, as submitted by DPW Director.

C. Approval to refer Chapter 71/4, Article III, regarding extension of the area covered by Appearance Review, to the Ordinance Committee for review and recommendation, as submitted by CDS Director.

D. Authorization for the Mayor to sign Letter of Intent regarding the continuance of participation in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the period covering 2006 - 2008, as submitted by CDS Director.

E. Approval to add delinquent Accounts Receivable to the July, 2005 Tax Roll, as submitted by City Assessor/Treasurer.

F. Approval of the bills, payrolls (as certified by City Manager) and City Attorney expense statements submitted by Howard Shifman, P.C., and Beier Howlett, P.C., to be paid subject to review by the Council Finance Committee.

AYES: G, W; MTC

NAYS: None

ABSENT: L; MP

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to appoint Helen Gienapp, 371 Channing, to the Arts and Cultural Commission, for an unexpired term to expire December 31, 2005.

AYES: W, G; MTC

NAYS: None

ABSENT: L; MP

MOTION CARRIED

Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:22 p.m.

Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at 9:23 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to appoint David Bellak to the Brownfield Redevelopment for a three year term expiring December 12, 2007.

AYES: W, C, G, L; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Mayor Porter, supported unanimously to adopt a Resolution of Appreciation for retired Police Officer McCullough.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 9:25 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to authorize the City Clerk to execute the Owner’s Affidavit for Troy/Allen Development.

AYES: G, L, W; MP

NAYS: None

ABSENT: C

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to approve the Lease Agreement with Rosie O’Grady’s for Motor City Pride Event and approve the Temporary Authorization for Liquor License.

AYES: G, L, W; MP

NAYS: None

ABSENT: C

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers at 9:30 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to fill the Public Works Grade 3 position.

AYES: L, W, C, G; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to accept the Offers to Purchase from the Terra Group for the Academy and Livernois properties for live/work condos for a price of $417,000.00, per the terms of the Offers to Purchase subject to adoption of development agreements for both parcels within 45 days.

AYES: W, C, G, L; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to direct the Plan Commission to consider rezoning the southernmost 40 feet of the property located at 215 Livernois, (Sidwell Number 25-33-482-052) from MXD (Mixed Used Development) to C-5 (Non-Manufacturing Business Service District) and to forward a recommendation to Council.

AYES: C, G, L, W; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to approve the sale as one parcel.

AYES: G, L, W, C; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. No action was taken on this Agenda Item.

XXX. Police Chief Kitchen announced that May 10, 2005, 10:00 a.m. there would be a program in front of City Hall to honor those Police Officers that have given the ultimate sacrifice during the past year. Sergeant Walter would also be honored for being the founder of the Honor Guard.

XXX. Interim Fire Chief Schmidt thanks the Elks and congratulated Lt. Aiello on Firefighter of the Year. He also thanked the Detroit Brothers for their recent fundraiser for the defibrillator.

XXX. City Manager Barwin thanked the DPW Yard for keeping the City vehicles running well; congratulated Shirley Ahlgrim as City Employee of the Year and thanked those involved in the Woodward Clean-Up

XXX. Councilman Lennon supported to increase the staffing levels at the Police Department.

XXX. Councilman Covey indicated that he supported the Police Department and that the 2005 Police Calendar fundraiser was a success an monies would be donated to MI Cops and Thin Blue Lines on Tuesday, May 10, 2005. He also commented about the Business Registration Ordinance.

XXX. Councilman Galloway commented about the Business Registration and would like it to be on the next agenda for discussion and that he supported the Police Department as well.

XXX. Councilwoman Weber commented about Poppy Week and its purpose.

XXX. Mayor Porter announced that he had received an e-mail regarding the website and inquires regarding the Dream Cruise.

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 10:55 p.m.