City Council - August 22, 2005

C - COUNCILMAN COVEY
G-COUNCILMAN GALLOWAY
L-COUNCILMAN LENNON
W - COUNCILWOMAN WEBER
MP - MAYOR PORTER

PROPOSED MINUTES
FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2005, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, August 22, 2005, at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:39 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.

PROCLAMATION October, 2005, as Dyslexia Awareness Month

XXX. Mayor Porter proclaimed October, 2005, as Dyslexia Awareness Month.

PRESENTATION Ferndale Chamber of Commerce

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

PRESENTATION August, 2005, Beautification Awards

XXX. Peggy Snow, Chair of the Beautification Commission, and Mayor Porter presented Beautification Awards to the following: Commercial: Via Nove, 344 W. Nine Mile (not present); Rental: Valerie Kitchen, 413-417 West Cambourne (present); Residential: Roger and Sally Mace, 2811 Inman (present); Mary O= Brien, 382 Pearson (present); Rich Dupuis and Chuck Simon, 1426 Leroy (present);Sue Moore, 334 Withington (not present). Ms. Snow also reminded residents that nominations were being sought for Block Award and for the Zinnia Award. She announced and that the Commission would participate in A Make a Difference Day@ on October 22, 2005, by cleaning up parks and yards of senior citizens and that volunteers were needed.

XXX. Call to Audience

1. Kevin Deegan Krause, Chair of the Ferndale Library Board, announced that the Board would conduct surveys that focus on the reasons why people do not use the Library. He also announced that the information received from the survey would help in formulating a vision statement for the Library and help in providing a plan for the next 20 years.

2. Dawn Ptaszynski offered a public apology to Councilman Lennon for a comment that she made at a previous Council Meeting. She inquired about the bid process of hiring a City Attorney.

3. Ralph Sherman, Chair of the Arts and Cultural Commission, thanked Councilman Covey for attending a meeting of the Commission and for providing history of the Commission. He requested a list of current members and information on the procedure to remove inactive members from the Commission.

Consent Agenda

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

A. Approval to purchase tactical radio bone microphone/headset systems from Television Equipment Associates, as submitted by Police Chief.

B. Approval to purchase Dell PowerEdge 1800 Server with associated hardware and software from Dell Computers through Metro Computer Services, L.L.C. and approval of installation cost, as submitted by Police Chief.

C. Approval of the Special Event Application from Ferndale Laboratories, Inc., for a Company Picnic on Saturday, September 17, 2005, at Garbutt Park, as submitted by City Clerk.

D. Approval to purchase light-duty vehicle hoist, including installation, from PC Pneumatic Pump Supply and Service, as submitted by DPW Director.

E. Adoption of Resolution of Appreciation for Senior Services Volunteers, as submitted by Senior Services Director.

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

Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 8:08 p.m.

AYES: C, G, W; MP

NAYS: None

ABSENT: L

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers 8:10 p.m.

Regular Agenda

A. Consideration of Initiative Petition related to Marijuana for Medical Purposes

XXX. Council took no action on this Agenda Item.

B. Consideration of Resolution regarding proposed Charter Amendment to Chapter III, Section 4

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to adopt the Resolution regarding the proposed Charter Amendment to Chapter III, Section 4, and forward it to the appropriate entities as a Charter Amendment Ballot issue this November.

AYES: G, L, W, C; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

C. Consideration of Resolution regarding proposed Charter Amendment to Chapter III, Section 8

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to adopt the Resolution regarding proposed Charter Amendment to Chapter III, Section 8, and forward it to the appropriate entities as a Charter Amendment Ballot issue this November.

Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 8:45 p.m.

AYES: L, W, G; MP

NAYS: None

ABSENT: C

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers at 8:50 p.m.

D. Consideration of Resolution regarding proposed Charter Amendment to Chapter III, Sections 23 and 24

Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 9:10 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Covey assumed the Chair.

Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 9:15 p.m.

Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:15 p.m.

Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at 9:20 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to adopt the Resolution regarding proposed Charter Amendment to Chapter III, Sections 23 and 24, and forward it to the appropriate entities as a Charter Amendment Ballot issue this November, and if passed by the voters, the issues that were elucidated at the Council Table would then be referred to the Ordinance Committee and/or Civil Service Board.

AYES: C, L; MP

NAYS: W, G

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Galloway explained his negative vote by indicating that there were certain duties that the Police and Fire Board provides that were not duplicated in the Civil Service Rules.

Call to Council

XXX. Police Chief Kitchen indicated from a law enforcement perspective that the Dream Cruise went well.

XXX. City Manager Barwin thanked those who volunteered for the Dream Cruise and welcomed comments and suggestions for next year= s Cruise. He also announced that there was a new mural on the side of the building at West Nine Mile and Allen. He wished Happy Birthday to Cable Department employee Marne McGrath.

XXX. Councilman Lennon commented on the Senior Services Volunteer Appreciation Dinner he attended. He requested that the City Manager research as to why drinking fountains were not working at various parks. He also requested that the City Manager keep in contact with members of the Fiscal Review Advisory Committee as to issues that may affect them. Councilman Lennon also commented on the negative marquee sign at the Magic Bag Theatre during the Dream Cruise.

XXX. Councilman Galloway commented on the Dream Cruise and that there were many groups raising money for various charities. He also commented on his experience with his dog at the veterinary clinic A Little Friends of Ferndale@ .

XXX. Councilwoman Weber announced that her dog had won third place at a recent dog show. She commented that the Library Bookstore had a display of postcards portraying Ferndale, and encouraged groups to use postcards with scenes of Ferndale as mailers. Councilwoman Weber also announced that there would be A Save the Water@ Symposium that would be held on September 10, 2005, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Southfield Public Library.

Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 9:40 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Covey assumed the Chair.

XXX. Councilman Covey commented on the discussions regarding the proposed Charter Amendment to Chapter III, Sections 23 and 24, and the Initiative Petition related to Marijuana for Medical Purposes. He requested that the City investigate the status of a potential bar/restaurant that would be located between Hambo's and the Magic Bag on Woodward. Councilman Covey also commented on the negative marquee sign at the Magic Bag Theatre during the Dream Cruise. He announced that there would be a presentation regarding the conference he attended on methamphetamine at a future Council Meeting.

Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:43 p.m.

XXX. Mayor Porter commented on the negative marquee sign at the Magic Bag Theatre during the Dream Cruise and encouraged people to make comments and suggestions to improve next year= s Dream Cruise. He also commented on the Michigan State Fair and that it was one of only three State Fairs not supported by tax dollars.

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:51p.m.