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.
PROCLAMATION Poppy Week May 16 - 21, 2005
XXX. Mayor Porter proclaimed May 16-21, 2005, as Poppy Week
in the City of Ferndale.
PROCLAMATION National Police Week May 9 - 15, 2005
XXX. Mayor Porter proclaimed May 9-15, 2005, as National
Police Week in the City of Ferndale.
PRESENTATION Ferndale Public Schools
XXX. Liz Kannon, Ferndale Public Schools Outreach Committee,
provided an update on activities throughout Ferndale Public Schools.
PRESENTATION Hazel Park Public Schools
XXX. Sharon Hawkins, Community Education Director of Hazel
Park Schools, provided an update throughout Hazel Park Public
Schools.
PRESENTATION Ferndale International Soccer Association
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.
PUBLIC HEARING 2005 Sidewalk Replacement 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.
A. Consideration of Resolution authorizing the 2005 Sidewalk
Replacement Program and to proceed pursuant to the special
assessment process
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
XXX. Call to Audience
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.
Consent Agenda
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
Regular Agenda
A. Appointment to the Arts and Cultural Commission
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.
B. Appointment to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board
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
C. Consideration to adopt a Resolution of Appreciation for
retired Police Officer McCullough
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.
D. Consideration to approve the execution of Owner’s Affidavit
for Troy/Allen Development
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
E. Consideration of Lease Agreement with Rosie O’Grady’s for
Motor City Pride Event and approval of Temporary Authorization for
Liquor License
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.
F. Consideration to fill Public Works Grade 3 position
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
G. Consideration to accept Offer to Purchase for City-owned
properties located on Academy and South Livernois
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
H. Consideration to refer rezoning of property located at 215
Livernois to the Plan Commission
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
I. Consideration to sell City-owned property located on Emwill
Street with related variance issue
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
J. Discussion of staffing levels at Police Department
XXX. No action was taken on this Agenda Item.
Call to Council
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.
