City Council - April 10, 2006

FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL
April 10, 2006

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.

PRESENTATION Ferndale Public Schools

189. 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.

PRESENTATION Hazel Park Public Schools

190. 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.

PRESENTATION Siemens Building Technology, Inc.

Energy Savings Report

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

192. Call to Audience

1. Brian Cooley 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 would be installed and that Beautification Awards were coming up and he encouraged nominations. He announced that May was Bike Rodeo Month.

2. David Coulter, Oakland County Commissioner, provided an update on activities of Oakland County’s Parks and Recreation Board and their decision to adopt an urban parks strategy and he thanked Council for consideration of the Catalpa Park Resolution, which was on the tonight’s Agenda.

Consent Agenda

193. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to adopt the Consent Agenda as submitted:

A. Approved the purchase of an 8x16 Tandem Axle Enclosed Trailer with a 10,160 pound GVWR and a payload capacity of 7,410 pounds, a ramp tailgate, side door, extended interior height, roof vent, electric tongue jack and interior lights from Jim Ashmore, Inc., for $5,400.00, with funds to be taken from Account#
101-336-977, Capital Outlay, as submitted by Fire Chief.

B. Approved the low quote of $3,375.00 of Add Concrete to replace Public Sidewalk and Brick Pavers; and the City’s portion of the expense, $2,575, be charged to the Water and Sewer Fund, Repair and Maintenance, Account# 592-775, as submitted by DPW Director.

C. Approved 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.

AYES: Council Members Covey, Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Regular Agenda

A. Appointment to the Arts and Cultural Commission

194. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to appoint Jessica Simmons to the Arts and Cultural Commission to fill an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2007.

AYES: Council Members Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon, Covey; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 8:05 p.m.

B. Consideration of adoption of Resolution regarding Catalpa Park located in Southfield

195. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilman Galloway to adopt the Resolution encouraging Oakland County not to sell Catalpa Park; to continue to lease or deed/transfer the property to Southfield or the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and related alternatives, as listed in the Resolution.

Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers at 8:09 p.m.

AYES: Council Members Gumbleton, Lennon, Covey, Galloway; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

C. Consideration to award bid for Parking Improvement Projects

196. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, that the low bid of $537,205.00 of Pro-Line Asphalt Paving Corporation for Parking-Improvement Projects be accepted; that its quote of $29,500.00, based on bid unit prices, for improvements to the Police Station’s two parking lots also be accepted; and that the total expense of $566,705.00 be charged as follows: $422,600.00 to the Auto Parking Fund, Capital Account# 585-977, and $144,105.00 to the Public Improvement Fund, Capital Account# 245-977.

AMENDMENT

Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to amend the current motion to the funding formula mentioned by the City Manager, that it all come out of the Auto Parking Fund, Capital Account# 585-977, and is paid back if any loans are made from other funds.

AYES: Council Members Lennon, Covey, Galloway, Gumbleton; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 8:24 p.m.

Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at 8:24 p.m.

MAIN MOTION NOW READS:

Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, that the low bid of $537,205.00 of Pro-Line Asphalt Paving Corporation for parking-improvement projects be accepted; that its quote of $29,500.00, based on bid unit prices, for improvements to the Police Station’s two parking lots also be accepted; and that the total expense of $566,705.00 be charged to the Auto Parking Fund, Capital Account# 585-977, and $144,105.00 to the Public Improvement Fund, Capital Account# 245-977, and is paid back if any loans are made from other funds.

AYES: Council Members Covey, Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon

NAYS: Mayor Porter

MOTION CARRIED

D. Consideration of a Downtown Parking Study and Contract

197. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to approve the expense of $19,940.00 from Account No. 585-000-818 for a Downtown Parking Study by Rich & Associates, and to authorize the City Clerk and Mayor to sign the Contract Agreement, with the funds coming out of the Auto Parking Fund.

AYES: Council Members Galloway, Gumbleton, Covey; Mayor Porter

NAYS: Councilman Lennon

MOTION CARRIED

E. Consideration of Sale of City-owned property on Emwill

198. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to table the consideration of the sale of City owned property on Emwill until the first Regular Council Meeting of May 8, 2006.

Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 9:09 p.m.

AYES: Council Members Gumbleton, Lennon, Galloway; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Councilman Covey

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers at 9:10 p.m.

F. Consideration of FYE-2007 Budget Review Schedule

199. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to approve the schedule before Council with the adjustment of the CDS to be received in the future.

AYES: Council Members Lennon, Covey, Galloway, Gumbleton; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

G. Consideration to receive FYE-2007 Draft Budget and schedule Public Hearing

200. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilman Galloway to schedule a Public Hearing on the FYE-2007 Draft Budget for Monday, April 24, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.

AYES: Council Members Covey, Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

H. Consideration of Constitutional Amendment regarding Transit Funding

201. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, that the Ferndale City Council hereby requests State Senator Gilda Jacobs and State Representative Andy Meisner to introduce a Joint Resolution to the Michigan Legislature to allow the voters of Michigan to consider an Amendment to the Michigan Constitution in the Fall of 2006, to give voters within the geography of a transportation authority, no less than one County in size, the local option of authorizing a one-half cent sales tax to fund capital investment construction and operating costs of a rapid transit system and a one-half cent sales tax to fund road improvements within the geography of a transportation authority that has also funded transit. We further ask that this be considered a non-partisan or bi-partisan approach to provide Michigan residents and communities with a basic tool and choice that can help balance our transportation system, stimulate our economy, enhance the quality of life, lessen our dependence on Mid-East oil, and take some of the pressure off of some of our roads, and begin to provide transportation choices for the many, many people who will need them during one or more stages of their lives, including during periods of major road repairs. We further encourage all businesses and sister communities to support this vital and timely effort.

AYES: Council Members Galloway, Gumbleton, Covey, Lennon; Mayor Porter NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Call to Council

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

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

204. 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".

205X. 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.

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

207. 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 School Board 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 1st 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 indicated he would not be attending the League of Cities Conference in Reno, Nevada, to ease budget restraints. He commented on the demonstration marches that took place throughout the country in response to the 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 addressed 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.

208. 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 commented on preparation of 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.

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Robert G. Porter, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Karen Pedro, City Clerk

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