City Council - April 10, 2006

PROPOSED MINUTES

FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2006, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, April 10, 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.

XXX. A representative was not present from Ferndale Public Schools to make a presentation. Councilman Lennon noted that a presentation was made by a representative from Ferndale Public Schools at the last meeting.

XXX. A representative was not present from Hazel Park Public Schools to make a presentation. Councilman Lennon noted that a presentation was made by a representative from Hazel Park Public Schools at the last meeting.

XXX. Lauryl Prena and Randall McWhirter from Siemens Building Technology, Inc., were present. Ms. Prena made a presentation and Mr. McWhirter answered questions.

1. Brian Colley of the Beautification Commission announced that April 28, 2006, was Arbor Day; Spring Parks Clean Up would be held on April 29, 2006; on April 27, 2006, the Library Arch was to be installed and that Beautification Awards were coming up and he encouraged nominations.

2. David Coulter, Oakland County Commissioner, provided an update on activities of Oakland County’s Parks and Recreation Board and he thanked Council for consideration of the Catalpa Park Resolution, which was on the Agenda of this Meeting.

XXX. It was the consensus of Council that no items be removed from the Consent Agenda.

A. Approval to purchase Tandem Axle Enclosed Trailer and related equipment from Jim Ashmore, Inc., as submitted by Fire Chief.

APPROVED

B. Approval of quote from Add Concrete to replace Public Sidewalk and Brick Pavers, as submitted by DPW Director.

APPROVED

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

APPROVED

APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA, AS SUBMITTED

8. Regular Agenda

APPOINTED

ADOPTED RESOLUTION

AWARDED BID WITH CHANGE AT TABLE THAT TOTAL AMOUNT TO COME FROM AUTO PARKING FUND

APPROVED STUDY AND CONTRACT

TABLED TO FIRST COUNCIL MEETING IN MAY, 2006

ADOPTED SCHEDULE

RECEIVED BUDGET AND SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING

ADOPTED THE RESOLUTION FOR THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

XXX. City Manager Barwin indicated that repairs to the railroad on East Nine Mile Road would continue through Friday, April 14, 2006.

XXX. City Attorney Christ announced that the Ordinance Committee had met and that recommendations should be on the next Regular Council Meeting Agenda.

XXX. Councilman Lennon announced that there was an opening on the Fiscal Review Advisory Committee and requested that City Manager provide an update regarding the City’s website. He commented about future enhancements for various streets on the east side of Ferndale and wished everyone a "Happy Easter".

XXX. Councilwoman Gumbleton provided information on tax services for low income residents to assist them in filing their taxes. She commented on a job summit that she attended and the presentation that two Ferndale Doctors gave at the summit.

XXX. Councilman Galloway commented on the Transportation Rider United Conference he attended. He also commented on the equality of improvements between the east and west sides of Ferndale.

XXX. Councilman Covey commented on the trees that were planted two years ago on Hilton Road. He announced that Citizens for a Fair Ferndale will host a voter education forum for the May 2, 2006 Election, and commented on the proposed Cable Policy regarding Election forums. Councilman Covey also announced that May 6, 2006, the Elks Club would host their annual Law and Order Night and commented on the 1^st Annual April Fool’s Day Parade that the Elks Club sponsored. Councilman Covey requested that a presentation be placed on the next Regular Council Meeting Agenda to thank the Blues Festival volunteers, announce the winners of the annual "Blue Pig Award", and present the checks to the two charities that were the beneficiaries. He commented on the demonstration marches that took place throughout the country in response to the U.S. House Bill that would make undocumented workers in the United States felons and on a group in Atlanta, Georgia, who responded to demonstration marches by burning the Mexican Flag. Councilman Covey announced that M.A.P.P. would hold their annual Salsa event on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at Boogie Fever. He wished everyone a Happy Passover and Happy Easter. Councilman Covey also commented on a newspaper article that discussed the dilemma of an Islamic organization trying to find land to build a mosque and indicated that he would welcome them to Ferndale if they were able to relocate here.

XXX. Mayor Porter commented on the population shift throughout Metro Detroit and the article in the Eccentric regarding the Ferndale Downtown Development Authority being recognized nationally as a "Main Street Community". He also commented on coffee being the highest in antioxidants. Mayor Porter announced that Monday, April 17, 2006, was tax day and also commented on having a welcome packet for new residents and business owners. He wished everyone a good holiday weekend.

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:38 p.m.