City Council - May 8, 2006

PROPOSED MINUTES

FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, MAY 8, 2006, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, May 8, 2006, at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.

Mayor Porter led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call showed the following members of Council present: Council Members Covey, Gumbleton, Lennon; Mayor Porter. Absent: Councilman Galloway.

Councilman Galloway arrived at 7:37 p.m.

XXX. Mayor Porter proclaimed that National Police Week was May 14 – 20, 2006, in the City of Ferndale.

XXX. Mayor Porter proclaimed that Poppy Week was May 15 – 20, 2006, in the City of Ferndale.

XXX. TABLED DEFINITELY TO THE MAY 22, 2006 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

XXX. Beth D’Anna, Member of the Ferndale School Board, provided information on activities throughout Ferndale Public Schools.

XXX. A representative was not present from Hazel Park Public Schools to make a presentation. Mayor Porter indicated the next presentation would be at the first Regular Council Meeting in June.

XXX. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 7:54 p.m. Brian Cooley expressed support for using brick on the exterior and Scott Wright expressed support for the proposal. Mayor Porter closed the Public Hearing at 7:58 p.m.

PASSED

XXX. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 8:07 p.m. There being no one who came forward to speak, Mayor Porter closed the Public Hearing at 8:07 p.m.

PASSED WITH FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:

The project start date shall be no later than August 31, 2006, and be completed with Certificate of Occupancy issued no later than 18 months following August 31, 2006, that the property line be bordered with a block wall, as required by 4.33 of Ordinance No. 525, former Zoning Ordinance of the City of Ferndale, with the block wall continuing to the rear corner of the home and shrubbery, as required by Section 28.09 of the former Zoning Ordinance, continue out on to the street and that the Master Deed for the Condominium Project be amended as reflected by April 28, 2006 memorandum by CDS Director Marsha Scheer.

Councilman Galloway left Chambers at 8:22 p.m.

Councilman Galloway returned to Chambers at 8:22 p.m.

1. Frank Flores expressed appreciation for the signs being erected for the 1972 Baseball Champs.

2. Joan Scheel inquired about a meeting to be held Thursday, May 11, 2006, at 7:30 p.m., for which she received notice from the DPW Department.

3. Dr. Margaret Dwyer announced that a National Walk for Community Injustice would be held on May 20, 2006, and invited Council to attend the walk in Downtown Detroit.

4. Robert Payne expressed concern regarding a violation he received pertaining to not having a handrail on his porch.

5. Kevin Johnson announced he was looking for assistance with his newly formed organization and with a proposed community garden at the Ferndale Adult Education building on Republic.

6. Ken Roach thanked Council for his potential appointment to the Fiscal Review Advisory Committee

7. Brian Cooley, on behalf of the Beautification Commission, announced that an arbor was installed behind the Library; that Arbor Day was celebrated and that school children attended. He indicated Park Clean-Up was very successful and thanked the volunteers who assisted with the clean up.

Councilman Lennon left Chambers at 8:39 p.m.

Councilman Lennon returned to Chambers at 8:43 p.m.

A. Approval of the Special Event Application from Early Intervention Center for 5^th Annual Autism Awareness Walkathon to be held on Saturday, July 8, 2006, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., throughout Ferndale, as submitted by City Clerk.

B. Approval of the First Amendment and Restatement of Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Hazel Park for Animal Control Services, effective July 1, 2006; authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Agreement to be filed with the Secretary of State Office, as submitted by City Manager.

C. Permission for Recreation and Senior Services to conduct 20^th Annual Hayes Lemmerz Ferndale Foot Frolic on Sunday, May 21, 2006, on the streets of Ferndale, and authorization for the Police Department and Department of Public Works to close streets and the Police Chief to provide assistance, as submitted by Recreation Director.

D. Approval of emergency repair of Pump No. 3 at the Water Pump Station performed by O’Laughlin Construction Co., as submitted by DPW Director.

E. Approval of temporary authorization for Liquor License for the Triangle Foundation during the Motor City Pridefest, as submitted by Triangle Foundation

F. 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.

A. Appointment to Arts and Cultural Commission

PASSED

PASSED

Mayor Porter requested that Appointment to the Community Media Network (CMN) be added as the next Regular Agenda Item. No Council Member indicated objection.

Appointment to the Community Media Network (CMN)

PASSED

PASSED

Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 8:50 p.m.

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

PASSED, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN THE

MAY 5, 2006 CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE CDS DIRECTOR

PASSED

PASSED

PASSED

Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 8:59 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Lennon assumed the Chair.

PASSED

Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:02 p.m.

Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 9:04 p.m.

PASSED

Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers at 9:07 p.m.

PASSED

PASSED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:

Add the word "Parking" so that the Ordinance refers to "Municipal Parking Lots" and add the designation of Sidwell Numbers in Section 18-4, Subsection (i).

XXX. Fire Chief Schmidt read a letter from someone that thanked the Fire Department for their efforts in attempting to save belongings from water damage after a fire.

XXX. Police Chief Kitchen announced that the 2005 Police Officer of the Year was Keith Thibodeau and that tickets were sold out for the May 17, 2006 Ferndale Schools Sports Boosters Golf Outing, however, tickets were still available for the dinner.

XXX. City Manager Barwin congratulated Senior Citizen Coordinator Paige Gembarski for being named as the 2006 City Employee of the Year. He expressed appreciation for the public’s patience regarding the repair of the railroad tracks on Hilton.

XXX. DPW announced that William Jones was the 2005 DPW Employee of the Year and Fire Chief Schmidt announced that Firefighter Steven Light was the 2005 Firefighter of the Year.

XXX. Councilwoman Gumbleton wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day.

XXX. Councilman Galloway announced that the Boys and Girls Club Walk was successful and that Jeanette Lenaway was named as the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year.

XXX. Councilman Lennon reminded residents and business owners to clean up their properties. He requested that the Police Department research placement of a sign indicating that the light at Paxton and East Nine Mile was a three-way light. He commented on his experience at the Law and Order Night, which was sponsored by the Elks Club and wished a Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers.

XXX. Councilman Covey announced that Mary Schusterbauer was named 2005 Citizen of the Year and that Seasonal Corner’s at Livernois and West Marshall would hold their grand re-opening on Saturday, May 13, 2006. He also announced that Ferndale was participating in a cardboard recycling pilot program during the month of May. Councilman Covey indicated that Canton, Ohio, had recently adopted an Ordinance banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and announced that Salsa 2006 would be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., at Boogie Fever.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Lennon, supported unanimously, to adopt the Condolence Resolution for James Forsee.

PASSED

XXX. Moved by Mayor Porter, supported unanimously, to adopt the Condolence Resolution for Andy Booth.

PASSED

XXX. Mayor Porter inquired about demolition of a building damaged by fire. He commented on the Resolution from Rose Township regarding HB 5895 and SB 1157 for local rights regarding Cable and requested the City Manager prepare a Resolution for the next Regular Council Meeting. He wished a Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers.

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:33 p.m.