City Council - May 22, 2006

PROPOSED MINUTES

FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, MAY 22, 2006, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, May 22, 2006, at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:37 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.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

XXX. Trevor Johnson made a presentation discussing a proposed Community Garden to be planted at the Ferndale Adult and Community Center. He announced that there would be an Information Meeting at Xhedos Café on June 3, 4, and 7, 2006, at 6:30 p.m.

XXX. Maile Ilac Boeder, Executive Director and President of Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, provided information on activities of the Chamber.

1. Leslie Smith inquired about traffic on Woodward Heights and requested a study be done for ways to increase parking around Martin Road Park.

2. Brian Cooley, member of the Beautification Commission, announced that Beautification Nominations, Zinna Award Nominations were needed and encouraged people to plant Ferndale’s flower the Zinna.

3. David Coulter, Oakland County Board of Commissioners, introduced a program for residents who do not have prescription drug coverage.

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

5. Ileana Suber requested a hearing be held in regards to a bill that she received for the City cutting her lawn and Mayor Porter indicated that he would review matter.

A. Approval of the Oakway Mutual Aid Agreement Bylaws changes, as submitted by Fire Chief.

B. Approval to move Polling Location for Precinct 6 to the Kulick Community Center, as submitted by City Clerk.

D. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR AGENDA

E. Reaffirmation of the City Clerk’s execution of the Michigan Department of State and the City of Ferndale, Oakland County, Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Grant Agreement, AutoMARK Ballot Marking Devices and AutoMARK Information Management Software (AIMS), as submitted by City Clerk.

F. Appointment of a Representative and Alternate to the Board of Trustees of the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA), as submitted by City Manager.

H. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR AGENDA

Approval of the bills, payrolls (as certified by City Manager), to be paid subject to review by the Council Finance Committee.

Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 8:23 p.m.

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

PASSED

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS AGENDA ITEM

Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 8:32 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Lennon assumed the Chair.

Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers 8:35 p.m.

Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 8:57 p.m.

Councilman Covey returned Council Chambers at 8:58 p.m.

PASSED

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS AGENDA ITEM

PASSED

XXX. Police Chief Kitchen thanked those who came out to the Golf Outing Fundraiser for the Ferndale Schools Sports Boosters, which raised $17,000.00.

XXX. Moved by Lennon, seconded by Covey, to authorize the CDS Department to forward a fax communication relative to the CDBG funding to Congressman Joseph Knollenberg on Council’s behalf.

PASSED

XXX. Councilman Lennon commented about letters the City sends regarding Code Violations. He announced that Maria Fernandez had resigned from the Plan Commission and wished her the best. Councilman Lennon wished everyone a Happy Memorial Day, encouraged everyone to see the Parade and God Blessed the Veterans.

XXX. Councilwoman Gumbleton announced that "Urban Alchemy", which was an art exhibit that exhibit artists work that featured found objects and city inspired artists, would be held June 10 – 24, 2006, at the 4731 Gallery and 555 Gallery in Detroit.

XXX. Councilman Galloway commented about the City’s Budget and wished former Plan Commissioner Maria Fernandez wished her well in her future endeavors.

XXX. Councilman Covey presented pictures of a house on Withington with potential Code Violations and thanked Mayor Porter for his help during Salsa Night at Boogie Fever. He indicated that he and Councilwoman Gumbleton would be presenting checks on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, to various organizations on behalf of the Ferndale Community Foundation. Councilman Covey also indicated that he had received questions regarding payments made by valet companies and announced that Ordinance Committee would be meeting in foreseeable future.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, supported unanimously, to adopt June, 2006, as Gay Pride Month in the City of Ferndale.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

XXX. Mayor Porter commented about the Federal Government Budget and federal monies that Ferndale would normally received for programs such as CDBG and First Responders were being cut due and also commented on the National Deficits. He requested tax payers to watch where their tax dollars were being spent and encouraged them to write to their government representatives regarding funding for programs. Mayor Porter congratulated Magic Bag on their 10^th Anniversary and apologized to the neighborhood surrounding Taft School for not being aware of all their concerns regarding the situation. He wished everyone a great Memorial Day.

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m.