City Council - September 12, 2005

PROPOSED MINUTES

FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, September 12, 2005, at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:31p.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. Moved by Mayor Porter, supported unanimously, to adopt the Resolution regarding Hurricane Katrina.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

XXX. Good and Plenty Players performed a number, A Rockin= > Round the Block@ from their upcoming performance under the direction of Francine Hachem.

XXX. Beth D= Anna, Vice President of the Ferndale School Board, introduced School Board Member Melissa Hohauser-Thatcher and provided an update on activities throughout Ferndale Public Schools.

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

XXX. Councilman Covey announced that the Pub Crawl raised $12,239.14. Councilman Covey announced that $6,000.00 was given to M.A.P.P. Monica Mills, Co Chair of the Pub Crawl Committee, presented checks in the amount of $3,000.00 to the Ferndale Historical Society and $3,000.00 to the Ferndale Police Auxiliary.

XXX. Marsha Scheer, CDS Director, provided information on the Zoning Code Update Process.

1. Joe Mahan commented on September 11 and the Katrina Hurricane disaster and announced that he and his wife Barbara opened a A Ferndale Cares@ account at Credit Union One to raise funds for Katrina victims.

2. Brian Cooley, member of the Beautification Commission, commented on some the Commission' s activities; commented on the success of the bike lanes; and expressed concern regarding condition of the Railroad tracks.

3. Ken Biraga expressed concern regarding opossum control.

4. Donal O'Leary, III, Chairman of Ferndale Coalition of Compassionate Care, commented on Police Chief's Kitchen's position on the medical marijuana ballot proposal.

5. Tim Beck commented on the medical marijuana ballot proposal and announced that he was involved in placing a similar proposal on Detroit= s ballot, which went into affect September, 2004, after voters passed the proposal.

6. A gentleman expressed concern regarding rezoning properties to parking and that over 50% damage would require that property to become parking.

7. Stephanie Loveless introduced Rochelle Lampkin who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis.

8. Rochelle Lampkin commented on the use of medical marijuana.

9. Jackie Sloan announced that United Methodist Church in Hazel Park would sponsor a A Scrapbook Crop@ on Saturday, September 24, 2005, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., to raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The cost would be $20.00, which would include lunch and snacks.

10. Marsha Mellert, Recreation Director, announced that comments were being accepted for the bike route; the Fall Recreation Newsletters were mailed; and provided information on some of the activities at the Kulick Center.

Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 8:41 p.m.

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

A. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meetings held February 28, March 28, April 25, and April 26, 2005, and the Regular Meetings held February 14, February 28, March 16, March 28, April 11, and April 25, 2005, as submitted by City Clerk.

C. Approval to schedule Public Hearing on Monday, September 26, 2005, at 7:30 p.m., regarding establishment of Industrial Development District and Plant Rehabilitation District for the property located at Sidwell No. 24-25-35-103-032, commonly known as 1501-1503 Bonner, and Sidwell No.24-25-35-103-033, commonly known as 1505 Bonner, as submitted by City Manager.

D. Approval to schedule Sidewalk Hardship Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., to review payment requests of property owners in Sidewalk Special Assessment District 2005, and to schedule a Public Hearing on Monday, October 10, 2005, at 7:30 p.m., to confirm the Special Assessment Roll for the District, as submitted by DPW Director.

E. Approval of the bills, payrolls (as certified by City Manager) and City Attorney expense statements submitted by Howard Shifman, P.C., and Hafeli, Staran, Hallahan, Christ & Dudek, P.C., to be paid subject to review by the Council Finance Committee.

AYES: C, G, W; MP

NAYS: None

ABSENT: L

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at 8:45 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Weber, to confirm the appointment of Maria Fernandez to the Plan Commission to fill the vacant position expiring December 12, 2006.

AYES: G, L, W, C; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 8:48 p.m.

Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers at 8:51 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to adopt the following:

a) Approve the proposed Contract and Amendment for Public Access Television Services between the ICCA and CMN and the ICCA Delegate for each community be authorized to approve said contract and amendment on its behalf.

b) Approve the amended by-laws of CMN and the ICCA Delegate for each community be authorized to approve the amended by-laws.

c) Approve the amended by-laws of the ICCA and authorize the ICCA Delegate to vote for them.

AYES: L, W, C, G; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 8:53 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Covey assumed the Chair.

Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 8:54 p.m.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to designate Henry Ford Health Care Systems as the City of Ferndale= s health care provider.

AYES: W, C, G, L; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Police Chief Kitchen thanked Police Captain Collins, Police Officers Emmi and Andre and Police Detective Moore for volunteering their time to help police efforts in Louisiana. He announced that the Department had received a COPS Grant that will provide an security upgrade for Ferndale Schools. Police Chief Kitchen announced new Police Officer Lowell Phillips was sworn-in today and would be introduced to Council at a future Council Meeting.

XXX. Acting Fire Chief Schmidt thanked Council for adopting the Resolution regarding the response to Katrina and commented on the work that the two firefighters from Ferndale were doing in that region. He also commented on the fatal fire that happened on East Hazelhurst.

XXX. City Manager Barwin expressed condolences for Edjar White, brother of WFRN volunteer Ray White, who passed away. He announced that the Chamber of Commerce would have their monthly Meet and Greet on Tuesday, September 13, 2005, at 8:00 a.m., at the Ferndale Library. City Manager Barwin congratulated City Attorney Christ for climbing the Matterhorn in Switzerland.

XXX. Councilman Lennon inquired about the status of the Fiscal Review Committee.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Lennon, supported unanimously, to adopt the Condolence Resolution for Laura Maynard.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

XXX. Councilman Galloway encouraged everyone to complete the Library Survey and commented on the proposal on the November, 2005 Ballot, regarding to dissolving the Police and Fire Board.

XXX. Councilman Covey encouraged residents to register to vote. He announced that the Ferndale Metro Blues Festival will be a sanctioned event for the 2006 Superbowl; Sunday, September 18, 2005, is the annual A.I.D.S. Walk, A Steppin= Out, which will be held in Royal Oak and this weekend the Ferndale Art Show and Food Festival will be held in Downtown Ferndale. Councilman Covey also announced Dino= s would host a Hurricane Katrina benefit on Saturday, September 18, 2005. He requested an Appointment to the DDA Authority Board be placed on the next available Council Agenda when a position becomes available. Councilman Covey also announced that the Ferndale Community Foundation would have their first fundraiser, which would have a silent auction and a local celebrity chili cook-off competition, on Sunday, October 2, 2005, at the Kulick Community Center.

XXX. Councilwoman Weber commented on her experience at events she attended commemorating September 11^th.

XXX. Mayor Porter congratulated City Manager Barwin= s son on his football accomplishments last weekend for the University of Cincinnati.

XXX. Moved by Mayor Porter, supported unanimously, to adopt the Condolence Resolution for Robert Hubanks.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m.