City Council - June 13, 2005

PROPOSED MINUTES

FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2005, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, June 13, 2005, at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:47 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 proclaimed July, 2005, as Parks and Recreation Month.

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

XXX. Chief Kitchen introduced Ferndale’s newest Police Officer, Matthew Goebel.

XXX. Leah Groya, from Wade Trim & Associates, presented information on the details of the Parks and Recreation 2005-2010 Master Plan.

Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 8:09 p.m. Becky Hammond commented on the need for a pool in the City of Ferndale in the near future. Mayor Porter closed the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m.

Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, that Council adopt the 2005-2010 City of Ferndale Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

AYES: Council Members Covey, Galloway, Lennon, Weber; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

1. Mary Trenner, City Librarian, provided information on upcoming events at the Library.

2. John Williams expressed concern on being charged for a vendor’s license during the Woodward Dream Cruise, as he holds a Veteran’s license.

3. Brian Cooley, on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, thanked the Department of the Public Works for their work on the Lennon Park dedication and provided information on activities of the Advisory Board.

4. James Thompson, on behalf of Purple Onion Productions, requested a Special Events Permit for an event to be held at Geary Park on June 23, 2005.

5. Tomoiko Gumbleton announced that she would be running as a candidate for Council in November, 2005.

6. Marsha Mellert, Recreation Director, provided information on activities of the Recreation Department.

Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers.

XXX. It was the consensus of Council that Consent Agenda Items 8A, 8L, and 8M be considered after the Regular Agenda.

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

A. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR AGENDA

B. Approval to purchase in-car video systems from Kustom Signal, as submitted by Police Chief.

C. Approval for new Outdoor Service (1 area) to be located on City sidewalk in 2005 Class C Licensed Business with Dance Permit, Entertainment Permit located at 205 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, MI 48220, Oakland County, as submitted by Police Chief.

D. Adoption of the Resolution in support of the Oakland County Hazard Mitigation Plan, as submitted by Acting Fire Chief.

E. Approval of the Special Event Application from Philippine American Ecumenical Church U.S.A. (P.A.E.C.U.S.A) for Sportsfest, on Saturday, July 2, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Martin Road Park, as submitted by City Clerk.

F. Approval of the Special Event Application from Reverend Jim Swinney, Oak Park Missionary Baptist Church, for Annual Block Party on Saturday, June 25, 2005, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Wanda Park, as submitted by City Clerk.

G. Approval of the Special Event Application from Dean Skewes for 50^th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, July 16, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. until dark, at Martin Road Park, as submitted by City Clerk.

H. Approval of the Special Event Application from Diane Johnson for the Harlan Family Reunion, on Saturday, July 23, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Geary Park, as submitted by City Clerk.

I. Approval of the Special Event Application from Laura Bellamy for the Roberts Family Picnic on Saturday, August 20, 2005, from 12 Noon to 6:00 p.m., at Geary Park, as submitted by City Clerk.

J. Approval of Sidewalk Sale to be held at Ferndale Mobil, 22500 Woodward, from June 18, 2005 through July 6, 2005, as submitted by City Clerk.

K. Approval of Sidewalk Sale to be held at Sundance Shoes, 522 East Nine Mile Road, from July 22 through 30, 2005, as submitted by City Clerk.

L. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR AGENDA

M. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR AGENDA

N. Approval of the quote from Metro Computer Services to purchase computer accessories, licenses, installation and shipping and handling charges, as submitted by Recreation Director.

O. Receive the Fire Department’s Annual Reports for Years 2002, 2003, and 2004, as submitted by Acting Fire Chief.

P. 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.

AYES: G, W, C; MP

NAYS: None

ABSENT: L

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to appoint Rose H. Sherman, 2535 Bonner, to fill a vacant term to expire December 31, 2005.

AYES: W, C, G; MP

NAYS: None

ABSENT: L

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, that Council approves the Offers to Purchase real estate and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign those offers for the vacant land located at the southwest corner of Hilton Road and Academy and also for the vacant land located north of Eight Mile, on the west side of Livernois.

AYES: W, C, G, L; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to adopt the Resolution regarding the Detroit Intermodal Freight Terminal (DIFT) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS).

AYES: C, G, L, W; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 9:04 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to adopt the following Ordinance rezoning Lot 496 with ½ the adjacent vacated alley and Lot 497 of Woodland Park Sub (Sidwell# 25-27-304-052-3) from R-1A (Single Family Residential District) to P-1 (Vehicular Parking District) and lot 18 of Resub of Woodward Heights Sub (Sidwell# 25-27-352-024) and Lot 263 of Woodward Heights Sub (Sidwell# 25-27-352-025) from R-3 (Medium Density Residential) to

P-1 (Vehicular Parking District).

AYES: G, L, W; MP

NAYS: None

ABSENT: C

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers at 9:07 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to authorize the filling of a vacant Police Officer Position.

AYES: L, W, C, G; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 9:11 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Covey assumed the Chair.

Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:13 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to approve to establish a new Firefighter Eligibility List.

AYES: W, C, G, L; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman Galloway, that the three-year bid of Great Lakes Waste Services, to haul and dispose of solid waste generated from DPW operations be accepted; that the expense be charged to Sanitation Disposal, Account# 226-000-808; and that the contract between Great Lakes and the City be approved.

AYES: C, G, L, W; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to approve the Agreement and Membership Contract with SOCRRA.

AYES: G, L, W, C; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to approve the Amendment to the Fire Protection Agreement with the City of Pleasant Ridge.

AYES: L, W, C, G; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Weber, seconded by Councilman Covey, that the low bid of $38,966.00 of P.K. Contracting, to stripe bike lanes on Pinecrest and on Hilton be accepted; that the expense be charged to the Major Street Fund, Contractual, Account#202-818; and that the contract between the City and P.K. Contracting be approved.

AYES: W, C, G, L; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to adopt the City Manager’s recommendations, as outlined in his June 7, 2005 Memo to the Mayor and Council; that Recommendations #1, #3, and #4 be effective immediately and that Recommendation #2, regarding the Intra-City Cab program be effective July 1, 2005, and to encourage SEMCOG, MDOT, and all local governments to coordinate efforts in providing a seamless taxi service for the Metro Detroit area.

AYES: C, G, L, W; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to adopt the Resolution with the following fees: Body Decorating Salons at $150.00 per establishment and Body Decorating Artists at $75.00 per artist.

AYES: G, L, W, C; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, supported unanimously, to adopt the Resolution opposing privatization of Social Security.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 9:52 p.m.

Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 9:52 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Covey assumed the Chair

Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:53 p.m.

Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at 9:54 p.m.

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

Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers at 10:00 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Lennon, that Council authorizes the Department of Recreation and Senior Services to enter into an Agreement with Active Community Solutions to use the Web based Recreation Management Program ActiveNet for the estimated training cost $6,500.00; pay the yearly transactions fees and charge the training cost of $6,500.00 to Account# 101-805-.00-873, Education and Training.

AYES: L, W, C, G; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Acting Fire Chief Schmidt congratulated the Lennon Family on the renaming of Mapledale Park to Lennon Memorial Park in their honor and complimented the Triangle Foundation on their Motor City Pride Festival and their quick response to concerns of the Fire Department. He reminded residents to call the Fire Department if they find a power line down and to keep all people and animals away from the downed line. Acting Fire Chief Schmidt wished two retired firefighters who were ill a speedy recovery and wished Engineer Gasper Bommarito the best in his retirement.

XXX. City Clerk Pedro presented the new Code of Ordinances Book and announced that it was available on-line and also at Library.

XXX. City Manager Barwin provided information for those that have problems with their electricity. He commented about the Resolution adopted earlier in the Council Meeting regarding the Detroit Intermodal Freight Terminal (DIFT) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and expansion of I-75 in Oakland Council and that both studies were available for review at the Library.

XXX. Councilman Lennon congratulated Ferndale High School Girls Varsity Softball Team on winning their District during the State Playoff. He requested that residents help the Department of Public Works by keeping their sewers clear of debris. Councilman Lennon requested the City Manager to provide him a list of City vehicles that are taken home by City employees and also information on the Department of Public Works chain of command. He also requested an update regarding the creation of an ordinance that would prohibit the use of glass bottles at tables of outdoor cafes. Councilman Lennon inquired about the traffic signal at West Nine Mile and Pinecrest and the use of a valet company using on East Cambourne as a place to park cars.

XXX. Councilman Covey thanked the Department of Public Works and the Recreation Department for their help during the Lennon Memorial Park Dedication. He complimented the Triangle Foundation for holding a successful Motor City Pride Festival and thanked the Ferndale Police and Auxiliary Police for their help for making the festival a success. Councilman Covey encouraged the expedient passage of the new Zoning Ordinance and encouraged the City Manager and/or Finance Director to give their immediate feedback on changes needed for the makeup of the Employee Pension Board. He commented on the 9^th Annual Pub Crawl, valet parking, and Via Nova.

XXX. Councilman Galloway commented on the Lennon Memorial Park Dedication. He announced that he would be seeking re-election for City Council on the November, 2005 Ballot.

XXX. Councilwoman Weber announced that people could "adopt a plant" in order to help defray the cost of the upgrade of Ferndale’s Downtown. She also announced that on Thursday, June 23, 2005, at 7:30 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church ,the movie "Control Room" would be shown. Councilwoman Weber commented about the Memorial Parade.

XXX. Mayor Porter commented on the planet Mars being close to Earth some time in August. He also commented on the need to progress in the hiring process for a permanent Fire Chief. Mayor Porter also announced that he would run for re-election for Mayor on the November, 2005 Ballot.

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 10:33 p.m.