PROPOSED
MINUTES
FERNDALE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY,
MARCH 27, 2006, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL
A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday,
March 27, 2006, 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, Gumbleton, Lennon; Mayor Porter.
Absent: None.
PRESENTATION Melanie Kapolka, Youth Delegate to the NLC
Conference, March, 2006
XXX. Melanie Kapolka, Youth Delegate to the National League
of Cities (NLC) Conference held in March, 2006, made a presentation
on her experience at the conference.
PRESENTATION Ferndale Public Schools
XXX. Stephanie Hall, Director of Public Relations for
Ferndale Public Schools, provided information on activities
throughout Ferndale Public Schools.
PRESENTATION Hazel Park Public Schools
XXX. Sharon Hawkins, Community Education Supervisor for Hazel
Park Public Schools, provided information on activities throughout
Hazel Park Public Schools.
PRESENTATION Maile Ilac Boeder, New Executive Director and
President of Ferndale Chamber of Commerce
XXX. Maile Ilac Boeder, New Executive Director and President
of Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, introduced herself and provided
information on activities of the Chamber of Commerce.
PUBLIC HEARING 2006-2007 Liquor License Renewal
A. Via Nove 344 W. Nine Mile
XXX. Mayor Porter announced that Via Nove had paid their
outstanding balance owed to the City, and a Public Hearing would not
be held.
1. Consideration of Resolution objecting to the Renewal of
2006-2007 Liquor License
Council took no action on this Agenda Item.
PUBLIC HEARING Establishment of Industrial Development District
to be located at Sidwell No. 24-25-35-327-013, commonly known as
1200 Channing, Sidwell No. 24-25-35-328-011, commonly known as 1200
Channing, and Sidwell No. 24-25-35-328-010, commonly known as 1460
Channing
XXX. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing regarding
establishment of Industrial Development District at 8:06 p.m.
Representatives from Progressive Metal provided information on the
request. Mayor Porter closed the Public Hearing at 8:07 p.m.
A. Consideration of Resolution to establish Industrial
Development District No. 37
ADOPTED RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
XXX. Call to Audience
1. David Coulter, Oakland County Commissioner, commented on
the importance of parks and recreation opportunities in Southeastern
Oakland County.
2. Frank Flores, on behalf of the Ferndale Historical Society,
commented that the Make a Kite event, co-sponsored by both the
Historical Society and the Ferndale Recreation Department, went
well. He also commented on the progress of the dedication of the
Crow’s Nest. Mr. Flores indicated that the Historical Museum was
looking to expand its building.
Consent Agenda
XXX. It was the consensus of Council that Consent Agenda
Item10A, be considered after the Regular Agenda.
A. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR AGENDA
B. Approval of Tentative Agreement with Local 3120 for FYE 2004
through FYE 2008, as submitted by the Finance Director/Assistant
City Manager.
APPROVED
C. Adoption of the Resolution authorizing Oakland County to apply
on behalf of the City for Local Unit Certifications-Computerized Tax
Roll Application, as submitted by City Assessor/Treasurer.
ADOPTED
D. Approval of the bills, payrolls (as certified by City
Manager), to be paid subject to review by the Council Finance
Committee.
APPROVED
APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA WITHOUT AGENDA ITEM 10A
Regular Agenda
Mayor Porter requested that Regular Agenda 11G be moved on the
Agenda to be considered as the third Agenda Item. No Council Member
indicated objection.
Appointment to the Police and Fire Board
APPOINTED
B. Appointment of Representative and Alternate Representative to
the Intergovernmental Cable Communication Authority (ICCA)
APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE
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G. Consideration of the Development and Reimbursement Agreement
with Singer-Wolfson Development Company II for 211 E. Nine Mile Road
APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH CHANGES AT THE TABLE
C. Consideration to allow Plan Commission to make future
appointments of their Liaison to Board of Zoning Appeals
FUTURE APPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE BY COUNCIL WITH RECOMMENDATION
TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE PLAN COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL
D. Appointment of Plan Commission Liaison to the Board of Zoning
Appeals
APPOINTED
Consideration of Commemorative Sign Display Policy
ADOPTED WITH CHANGES MADE AT THE TABLE
F. Consideration to upgrade Water Meter Reading System
APPROVED UPGRADE TO THE WATER METER READING SYSTEM
H. Consideration of Nine Mile and Woodward Enhancement Projects
APPROVED WITH CHANGES AT THE TABLE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM A - Authorization for the City Manager to
implement pay adjustments for Non-Union Administrative Staff for FYE
2006 and FYE 2007, as submitted by City Manager.
AUTHORIZED APPOINTEES TO IMPLEMENT PAY ADJUSTMENTS OF 0% TO 2%
FOR NON-UNION ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Call to Council
XXX. Police Chief Kitchen commented on the recognition by
Oakland County of Ferndale Police Department members, who assisted
with 2005 hurricane relief and announced the Police Department was
presently in the process of formulating an interactive Police Stat
Website in conjunction with Oakland County.
XXX. City Clerk Pedro announced the need for Election
Workers. She indicated that applications were available at the City
Clerk’s Office, the Library, the Kulick Center, and soon would be
available on the City’s website.
City Manager Barwin announced that railroad crossing repairs
would begin Monday, April 3, 2006, beginning with the Nine Mile
crossing, and Nine Mile will be closed for a week; the Hilton Road
railroad crossing repairs would begin Monday, April 10, 2006 through
April 21, 2006. He announced the upcoming "Walk for the Future",
sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club, would be held on May 6, 2006,
at Beaumont Hospital. City Manager Barwin provided an update on the
April Fool’s Day Walk to be held by the Ferndale Elks.
XXX. City Attorney Christ announced that the Ordinance
Committee at their upcoming meeting would be considering an item
regarding the naming of City Buildings.
XXX. Councilman Lennon requested that the City’s website be
updated; requested the City Manager to update Council regarding
people certified for the Automatic Defibrillator Program; inquired
if there wass an Automatic Defibrillator at the Community Center and
requested an update on the Employee Handbook from the City Manager.
XXX. Moved by Councilman Lennon, supported unanimously, to
adopt the Condolence Resolution for John Luoto.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
XXX. Councilwoman Gumbleton thanked Congressman Levin for
speaking at the schools on Safe and Drug Free School Grants and
encouraged Ferndale residents to write the President and Congressman
in support of these grants. She announced she was doing research on
a program of inviting high school students to sit on Council.
XXX. Councilman Galloway announced the Boys and Girls Club
would have their "Walk for the Future" on May 6, 2006, and he would
appreciate any contributions, as it was important to support funding
for our young people. He requested information on the activity at
the State Fair Grounds. Councilman Galloway commented on the Library
and asked the City Manager for the status of the formulized
separation of the Library and the 90 day RFP for an Audit Group.
XXX. Councilman Covey requested that an appointment to Arts
and Cultural Commission be placed on the next Agenda; wished Charlie
Siemens well on his recovery and announced Ferndale Youth Assistance
nominations to recognize youth leadership and good works were being
taken with the Recognition Dinner to be held on Thursday, April 27,
2006, at the High School. He congratulated the Elks on their 75th
Anniversary; announced on April 1, 2006, the Blues Fest Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner would be held at Dinos, and requested that the
presentation of the proceeds from the Blues Festival be placed on
the April 24, 2006 Agenda. Councilman Covey commented on the
importance of recycling; congratulated Marne and Del on their
upcoming wedding; announced the opening of The Emory, Gracies
Underground, Sarcana, and indicated a new bakery would be opening
soon.
XXX. Mayor Porter requested that the City Manager arrange a
meeting with the Fiscal Review Advisory Committee for the Mayor and
Councilman Lennon to discuss the Committee’s preliminary review
letter. He congratulated Gage Products on a newspaper review and
thanked the CEO of SEMCOG for his article in the Daily Tribune,
which appeared March 26, 2006.
XXX. Moved by Mayor Porter, supported unanimously, to adopt a
Resolution of Support regarding local revenues collected by the
State.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
Mayor Porter thanked City Connect Detroit.
Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 10:29 p.m.
