C -
COUNCILMAN COVEY
G-COUNCILMAN GALLOWAY
GU-COUNCILWOMAN GUMBLETON
L-COUNCILMAN LENNON
MP - MAYOR
PORTER
PROPOSED
MINUTES
FERNDALE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY,
JUNE 12, 2006, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL
A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday,
June 12, 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.
XXX. Mayor Porter requested that introduction of a new Police
Officer be made prior to the first Agenda Item. No Council Member
indicated objection. Police Chief Kitchen introduced new Police
Officer, James Zwicker.
PRESENTATION Congratulations Resolution to Brown Star Products,
Inc., on their 60th Anniversary
XXX. Moved by Mayor Porter, supported unanimously, to adopt the
Congratulations Resolution to Brown Star Products, Inc., on their
60th Anniversary.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
PRESENTATION Ferndale Public Schools
XXX. No representative was present from Ferndale Public Schools
to make a presentation.
PRESENTATION Hazel Park Public Schools
XXX. Sharon Hawkins, Community Education Supervisor of Hazel Park
Schools, provided information on activities of the Hazel Park Public
Schools.
PUBLIC HEARING Transfer of Class C Liquor License with new
Dance-Entertainment Permit to be located at 22930 Woodward, The
Bosco
XXX. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing regarding the
transfer of a Class C Liquor License for The Bosco at 7:51 p.m. Dr.
Lisa Spurlock expressed objection; Sherry Wells, Erick Buchholz, Don
Smith, and Mary Onifer had questions and/or comments; and Daniel
Haberman and Jeremy Haberman provided information. Mayor Porter
closed the Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m.
A. Consideration of Resolution regarding transfer of Class C
Liquor License with new Dance-Entertainment Permit to be located at
22930 Woodward, The Bosco
MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED:
Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilman Covey, to
table this Agenda Item definitely to the next Regular Council
Meeting, which is Monday, June 26, 2006, and for the City Attorney
to construct language to make sure that an improper precedent is not
set in granting this License.
AYES: GU, L, C, G; MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
XXX. Call to Audience
1. DDA Executive Director Sheppard-Decius provided information on
activities of the DDA.
Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 8:51 pm.
2. Mary Tsouris requested an update on parking along Hilton Road.
Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at 8:54 p.m.
3. Sherry Wells expressed concern regarding the Noise Ordinance
and noise during the Motor City Pride event.
4. Jean Davis, on behalf of the Garden Club, announced that the
Garden Walk would be held on Saturday, June 17, 2006, from 11:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and that tickets would be available at West
Oakridge and Livernois.
5. Bill Minnick expressed concern regarding the Noise Ordinance
and noise during the Motor City Pride event.
6. Michele Garcia expressed concern regarding the loudness of
music at Via Nove.
It was consensus of Council to continue Call to Audience past the
30 minute time limit.
7. Jackie Koivu thanked the Community for their support in
raising funds to allow members the Zion Lutheran Church Youth Group
to attend a conference in San Antonio, Texas. She commented on
Scheer’s Ace Hardware store in Oak Park, celebrating their 60th
Anniversary and a Hawaiian dance recital that was held at Kulick
Community Center.
Councilman Galloway left Council Chambers at 9:20 p.m.
8. Erick Buchholtz expressed concern regarding the Noise
Ordinance and noise during the Motor City Pride event.
Councilman Galloway returned to Council Chambers at 9:26 p.m.
9. Fred Huebener of the Triangle Foundation addressed some of the
issues raised by residents.
Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 9:27 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Lennon assumed the Chair.
10. Robert Payne thanked City Manager for the letter he received
and announced he was providing notice for appeal.
Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:35 p.m.
XXX. Consent Agenda
A. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR AGENDA
B. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR AGENDA
C. Approval of the Special Event Application from Reverend Jim
Swinney of Oak Park Missionary Baptist Church for Annual Block Party
to be held on Saturday, June 24, 2006, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
at Wanda Park, as submitted by City Clerk.
D. Approval of the Special Event Application from Michael G.
Cadotte of First United Methodist Church-Ferndale for Worship In The
Park to be held on Sunday, July 23, 2006, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m., at Geary Park, as submitted by City Clerk.
E. Approval to erect moonwalk structure in the park, requested by
Collice Williams for a Birthday Party, to be held on Saturday, July
1, 2006, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Geary Park, as submitted by
City Clerk.
F. Adoption of Travel Resolution authorizing attendance at the
NLC First Tier Suburbs Steering Committee Meeting to be held July
5-8, 2006, in Bedford, Ohio, as submitted by City Clerk.
G. Approval of the Tentative Agreement with Firefighters Local
812, covering the period of July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2008, and
authorization for staff to prepare the Agreement with the
Amendments, as submitted by Labor Attorney and City Manager.
H. Adoption of Fee Schedules for Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 through
June 30, 2007, as submitted by Finance Director/Assistant City
Manager.
I. Adoption of Resolution requesting reimbursement of eligible
mosquito control activity under Oakland County’s West Nile Virus
Fund Program, as submitted by DPW Director.
J. Approval of emergency replacement by Siemens Building
Technologies of an air conditioning condenser unit for City Hall, as
submitted by DPW Director.
K. Approval of Cost Sharing Agreement with Progressive Metals
Manufacturing Company for a non-exclusive, 10 year license to park
motor vehicles on the Channing right-of-way and authorization for
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Agreement, as submitted by DPW
Director.
L. Approval of Contract with Doublejack Electric Co., Inc., for
grounding improvements to the Police Department’s communication
equipment; and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
Contract, as submitted by DPW Director.
M. Approval to schedule a Public Hearing regarding 2006 Sidewalk
Replacement Program, Special Assessment District No. 2006, to be
held on Monday, July 10, 2006, at 7:30 p.m., as submitted by DPW
Director.
N. Approval to schedule a Public Hearing regarding vacating the
alley between 152 Wordsworth, 137 Channing and 21800 Woodward on
Monday, July 24, 2006 at 7:30 p.m., as submitted by CDS Director.
O. 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.
PASSED CONSENT AGENDA WITHOUT AGENDA ITEMS 8A AND 8B
Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of purchase of equipment; related support and
EMS Enterprise License for State required EMS Reporting
PASSED
B. Consideration of Channing Street Reconstruction Contract
PASSED
C. Consideration of bid to repair sewer along Stratford
PASSED
D. Consideration to purchase dump truck chassis and dump body
PASSED
Consent Agenda Item A- Approval of the Minutes of the Special
Meetings held September 8, September 12, and October 10, 2005 (2
Meetings), and the Regular Meetings held September 12, September 26,
and October 10, 2005, as submitted by City Clerk.
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Lennon,
to approve all the Minutes on this Agenda and for the City Clerk to
start providing the Minutes of the most recent meetings at the next
Regular Council Meeting following those meetings, and amongst that
time, catch up with the other sets of outstanding Minutes, and to
secure clerical help to assist with catching up, if necessary.
AYES: C, G, GU, L; MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Consent Agenda Item B- Authorization for the Fire Chief to have
company logos applied to the Special Response Trailer with funding
to come from monies pledged to the Trailer Completion Project, as
submitted by Fire Chief.
MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED:
XXX. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilman Covey, to
authorize the Fire Chief to have chemical company logos applied to
the Special Response Trailer, as described in his memorandum, for
any chemical company that makes a minimum donation of $500.00 to the
Trailer Completion Project and to limit this to the six chemical
companies that have been solicited already, as submitted by Fire
Chief.
Councilman Galloway indicated for the record that he agreed it
was a good idea, however, he was concerned with any potential
appearance of favoritism of the companies that advertise.
AYES: GU, L, C; MP
NAYS: G
MOTION CARRIED
Call to Council
XXX. City Clerk Pedro announced that the Polling Location for
Precinct 6 has changed from the St. James Community Center to the
Kulick Community Center, beginning with the August, 2006 Election
and those affected would receive new voter id cards in the next
couple of weeks. She indicated that there was a need for Election
Workers and announced that a particular party was not preferred,
however, Ferndale was in need of Republicans as Election Workers.
XXX. Councilwoman Gumbleton thanked Deborah Brazen for applying
to the Plan Commission and encouraged residents to apply for any
open Board or Commission seat. She congratulated all the graduates
of 2006, and announced that Ferndale Public Schools was hosting
their Annual Recognition Dinner on June 13, 2006, to honor staff and
retirees.
XXX. Councilman Galloway commented on the Memorial Day
Celebration and announced that Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern
Oakland County’s Youth of the Year was Nettie Lenaway and requested
that she speak at a future Council Meeting. He requested that the
City Manager’s Office look into placing signs on a car to identify
City Council at the next Memorial Day Parade.
XXX. Councilman Lennon congratulated the Ferndale High School
Varsity Baseball Team on winning the District Championship in the
State playoffs and commented on his experience at the Ferndale Parks
and Recreation Little League Opening Day Ceremony. He also commented
on an issue of protesters at the Memorial Day Parade.
XXX. Councilman Covey complimented the Triangle Foundation and
all those involved on the Motor City Pride event being successful.
He requested that the Police Chief look into the issue of residents
being told that Council waived the Noise Ordinance during the Motor
City Pride event. Councilman Covey encouraged residents to watch for
graffiti throughout Ferndale.
XXX. Mayor Porter commented on potential parking next to the
Dream Field and the various House Committee Bills and their impact
on State Revenue Sharing. He indicated that the House passed the
Helmet Repeal Law in Michigan and he expressed objections to this
new law.
Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 10:27 p.m.
