PROPOSED
MINUTES
FERNDALE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 13, 2006, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL
A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was
held Monday, February 13, 2006, at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile
Road, Ferndale. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:40
p.m.
Mayor Porter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call showed the following members of Council
present: Council Members Covey, Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon; Mayor
Porter. Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARING Alley vacating located at 152 and 162
Wordsworth and 137 Channing
XXX. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at
7:43 p.m. There being no one who came forward to speak, Mayor Porter
closed the Public Hearing at 7:43 p.m.
A. Consideration of Resolution approving alley
vacating
Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilman
Covey, to adopt the Resolution to vacate the alley located at 152
and 162 Wordsworth and 137 Channing.
AYES: C, G, GU, L; MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
XXX. Call to Audience
1. Jackie Koivu complimented Councilman Covey
and Monica Mills on the successful Blues Festival. She announced
that the Zion Lutheran Church Youth Group would hold their 7th
Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on February 15, 2006,
from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Church.
2. Joe Mahan encouraged the Community to donate
money to help Maggie Marcus travel to Africa for a mission and
requested that Council look into the possibility of creating a
Community Fund for these types of needs.
3. Mary Tsouris inquired about the status of bids
regarding parking for Hilton and inquired where she could view the
proposed Zoning Map.
4. Mary Riegle expressed concern regarding noise
from a Super Bowl Party in her neighborhood and the enforcement of
the Noise Ordinance.
5. Bonnie Browarski indicated she was planning an
April’s Fools Day Parade, which would start in Ferndale, and
inquired as to what she needed to do with the City.
6. Garo Boyajian questioned the status of the
Troy/Allen Development.
7. Joe Mahan announced that March 13, 2006, was the
deadline for contributions for Maggie Marcus mission trip and that
donations should be directed to Ferndale High School.
Consent Agenda
XXX. It was the consensus of Council that
Consent Agenda Items 5F, 5G, 5J, and 5L be considered after the
Regular Agenda.
Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman
Covey, to approve the amended Consent Agenda, as follows:
A. Approval to purchase tactical entry vests from
C.M.P. Distributors, as submitted by Police Chief.
B. Approval of emergency repairs to the pedestrian
doors at Fire Station No. 2 for energy conservation and security, as
submitted by Fire Chief.
C. Approval for the City Clerk to execute the State
of Michigan Polling Place Accessibility Improvement Program
Authorized Work Plan and Grant Agreement for Help America Vote Act
for the Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities (VOTE)
Program, as submitted by City Clerk.
D. Approval for the City Clerk to execute the State
of Michigan Qualified
Voter File Infrastructure Upgrade/HAVA Digitized
Signature Project Grant Agreement, as submitted by City Clerk.
E. Approval to enter into Letter of Engagement with
RMS Associates, LCC, for preparation of an RFP for network services
and solicitation of said RFP, as submitted by City Manager.
F. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR
AGENDA
G. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR
AGENDA
H. Adoption of Resolution regarding securing an
annual permit from Michigan
Department of Transportation to work in its State
right-of-way at Woodward and Eight Mile, as submitted by DPW
Director.
I. Approval of the quote from PS Pneumatic Pump and
Service for small vehicle hoist in the DPW garage, as submitted by
DPW Director.
J. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR
AGENDA
K. Approval of the bid from Vintage Construction
Co., for construction of a women’s locker room at the Police
Station, as submitted by DPW Director.
L. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR
AGENDA
M. 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: G, GU, L, C; MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of adoption of proposed Zoning
Ordinance and Map, being Ordinance No. 1004, repealing Zoning
Ordinance No. 525
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by
Councilman Covey, that Council adopt the proposed Zoning Ordinance
and Map, being Ordinance No. 1004, repealing Zoning Ordinance No.
525.
Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 8:56 p.m.
Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at
9:00 p.m.
Councilwoman Gumbleton left Council Chambers at 9:01
p.m.
Councilwoman Gumbleton returned Council Chambers at
9:02 p.m.
Two residents indicated for the record that they
never received notices regarding the proposed Zoning Ordinance.
Alan Soave indicated for the record that his
property was already zoned non-conforming.
AMENDMENT
Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilman
Covey, to amend the main motion to except from the revised Zoning
Ordinance Map, the property on East Troy, east of Bonner, on the
north and the south side of the street from Bonner to Farrow, and
approve the balance of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Map.
AYES: GU, L, C, G; MP
NAYS: None
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION CARRIED
MAIN MOTION NOW READS:
Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman
Covey, that Council adopt the proposed Zoning Ordinance and Map,
being Ordinance No. 1004, repealing Zoning Ordinance No. 525, except
from the revised Zoning Ordinance Map, the property on East Troy,
east of Bonner, on the north and the south side of the street from
Bonner to Farrow,
AYES: L, C, G, GU; MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 9:38 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Covey assumed the Chair.
Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 9:38 p.m.
B. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance No. 1005,
which adds Sections regarding Wireless Communication Facilities to
the Ferndale Code of Ordinances
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by
Councilwoman Gumbleton, to adopt Ordinance No. 1005, which adds
Sections regarding Wireless Communication Facilities to the Ferndale
Code of Ordinances.
AYES: G, GU; MTC
NAYS: None
ABSENT: L; MP
MOTION CARRIED
C. Consideration of adoption Ordinance No. 1006,
which adds Sections regarding Environmental Performance Standards to
the Ferndale Code of Ordinances
XXX. Moved by Councilwoman Gumbleton, seconded
by Councilman Galloway, to adopt Ordinance No. 1006, which adds
Sections regarding Environmental Performance Standards to the
Ferndale Code of Ordinances.
AYES: GU, G; MTC
NAYS: None
ABSENT: L; MP
MOTION CARRIED
D. Appointments and Reappointments to Boards and
Commissions
1. Arts and Cultural Commission
Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at
9:40 p.m.
2. Beautification Commission
Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:45
p.m.
3. Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board
4. Board of Canvassers
Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 9:47 p.m.
5. Downtown Development Authority
Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers 9:51
p.m.
6. Fiscal Review Committee
7. Plan Commission
8. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
9. Special Event Committee
10. Fiscal Review Committee
11. Board of Zoning Appeals
XXX. Appointments were made to various Boards
and Commissions.
E. Appointments of Mayor and Council Members to
Boards and Commissions
1. Agenda Committee
2. Employees Pension Board
3. Finance Committee
4. Highway Committee
5. Informal Review Committees
City Clerk
City Manager
Fire Chief
Police Chief
6. Mayor Pro Tem
7. Ordinance Committee
8. Plan Commission
9. Police and Fire Pension Board
10. Board of Zoning Appeals
XXX. Appointments were made to various Boards
and Commissions.
F. Consideration of Third Amendment to 2003 Sidewalk
Replacement Contract
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by
Councilman Lennon, that pursuant to Paragraph 12 (A.G.) of the City
of Ferndale Procurement Policy, the Third Amendment to the 2003
Sidewalk Replacement Contract be approved, and that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute the Amendment, contingent upon
Council’s approval of Special Assessment District 2006.
AYES: G, GU, L, C; MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
G. Consideration to retain Police Dispatcher until
the end of May, 2006
Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 10:26
p.m.
Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at
10:29 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman
Lennon, to retain Police
Dispatcher Shank until the end of May, 2006.
AYES: GU, L, C, G; MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Consent Agenda Item F- Approval to refer Placement
of Commemorative Signs on City Owned Property Policy, drafted by
Councilman Galloway, to City Staff for a recommendation to Council
within 30 days, as submitted by City Clerk.
XXX. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by
Councilman Covey, to refer the Placement of Commemorative Signs on
City Owned Property Policy, drafted by Councilman Galloway, to City
Staff for a recommendation to Council within 30 days, as submitted
by City Clerk.
AYES: L, C, G, GU; MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Consent Agenda Item G- Receive Interim FYE 2006
Budget with consideration of Budget adjustments, as submitted by
Finance Director.
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by
Councilman Galloway, to receive the Interim FYE 2006 Budget with
consideration of Budget adjustments, as submitted by Finance
Director.
AYES: C, G, GU, L; MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Consent Agenda Item J- Approval of the quote from
Thesier Equipments Co., for replacement of a Gator for the DDA, as
submitted by DPW Director.
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by
Councilman Lennon, to approve the quote from Thesier Equipments Co.,
for replacement of a Gator for the DDA, contingent upon the DDA
Board of Directors’ approval, as submitted by DPW Director.
AYES: G, GU, L, C; MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Consent Agenda Item L- Approval of the quote from
Thesier Equipment Co., to replace mower deck, as submitted by DPW
Director.
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by
Councilman Lennon, to approve the quote from Thesier Equipment Co.,
to replace mower deck, as submitted by DPW Director.
AYES: GU, L, C, G; MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Call to Council
XXX. Fire Chief Schmidt announced that a
Commendation for Code Enforcement Officer Denise Bourjaily had bee
prepared for preventing a potential life threatening situation by
discovering a wood burning stove in a garage, which was not properly
ventilated.
XXX. City Manager Barwin thanked those involved
in developing the new Zoning Ordinance.
XXX. City Attorney Christ indicated he would
send a communication regarding the status of the Troy/Allen Project
to the Developer and the Negotiating Committee. The Negotiating
Committee will provide Council with correspondence outlining
Council’s options.
XXX. Councilwoman Gumbleton commented on
Ferndale School’s Extravaganza.
XXX. Councilman Covey announced that Affirmation
Community Center was involved in a program called "I Care About
Kids" that focuses on Adoption Rights. He announced that the
Ordinance Committee was working on potential Ordinances regarding
policy clarification of the Cable Election Coverage and the Council
Expense Policy. Councilman Covey complimented everyone who was
involved with the new Zoning Ordinance. He also announced that the
Blues Festival was very successful.
XXX. Councilman Galloway commented that the
Realtors Breakfast was successful.
XXX. Councilman Lennon complimented those
involved with the Blues Festival and those involved with the new
Zoning Ordinance. He announced that Lighthouse had received a grant
and was able to help residents who were in danger of having their
utilities turned off.
XXX. Moved by Councilman Lennon, supported
unanimously, to adopt the Resolution of Condolences for retired
Police Lieutenant C. A. "Mac" Macomber.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
XXX. Mayor Porter complimented those involved
with the Blues Festival and commented on grants and potential
projects that OLSHA and the City could work together on.
Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 10:46 p.m.
