PROPOSED
MINUTES
FERNDALE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY,
AUGUST 28, 2006, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL
A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was
held Monday, August 28, 2006, at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road,
Ferndale. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:35 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 August, 2006 Beautification Awards
XXX. Peggy Snow, Chair of the Beautification
Committee, and Mayor Porter presented the August, 2006
Beautification Awards. Ms. Snow indicated that the Beautification
Commission was in need of nominations for the annual Beautification
Block Award. She announced that on September 30, 2006, at the Kulick
Community Center, the Beautification Commission would host a
Perennial Exchange from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
PRESENTATION DIFT Update
Charles Goedert
XXX. Former Mayor Charles Goedert provided and
update regarding D.I.F.T. and announced that the railroad facilities
in Ferndale would not be expanding
XXX. Call to Audience
1. Brian Cooley welcomed Interim City Manager
Renando, encouraged residents to nominate blocks for the
Beautification Block Award and commented on Pet Expo that was held
over the past weekend.
2. Melissa and James Morrison commented on the
lighting on Withington.
Consent Agenda
A. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR
AGENDA
Approval to schedule a
Public Hearing on Monday, September 11, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.,
regarding establishment of Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption
Certificate for Aronson Properties, LLC (Garden Fresh Salsa), at
Sidwell No. 24-25-35-103-032, commonly known as 1501-1503 Bonner,
and Sidwell No. 24-25-35-103-033, commonly known as 1505 Bonner, as
submitted by City Clerk.
F. REMOVED FROM CONSENT-MOVED TO END OF REGULAR
AGENDA
G. Approval to purchase conveyor system for street
sweeper, as submitted by DPW Director.
H. Approval of the Agreement with SMART for
replacement of Community Transit Bus and authorization for the Mayor
to sign Agreement, as submitted by Recreation Director.
I. Approval of the bills, payrolls (as certified by
Interim City Manager), to be paid subject to review by the Council
Finance Committee.
PASSED CONSENT AGENDA WITHOUT AGENDA ITEMS 6A AND
6F.
Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance No. 1014,
which amends Chapter 6, Section 6.113 regarding the Housing Board of
Appeals
XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by
Councilman Lennon, to adopt Ordinance No. 1014, which amends Chapter
6, Section 6.113 regarding the Housing Board of Appeals with the
following changes: to include the clause that only one member of the
Board must be an elector of the City of Ferndale; that the remaining
seats would be made up of members who have expertise in the home
building trades; and not to have any member of the City
Administration on the Housing Board of Appeals.
AYES: G, GU, L, C; MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
B. Consideration to adopt eligible vehicle listing
for the Hybrid-High Mileage Vehicle Parking Pass Program
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by
Councilman Covey to adopt the Resolution listing qualifying
Hybrid-High Mileage Vehicles as attached to the
August 25, 2006 letter from City Attorney and that
Council update the list annually at the last Regular Council Meeting
in August every year.
AMENDMENT
Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman
Galloway to amend the motion that the list of vehicles is updated
annually, as appropriate, administratively.
AYES: GU, L, C, G; MP
NAYS: None
AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED
MAIN MOTION NOW READS
Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman
Covey to adopt the Resolution listing qualifying Hybrid-High Mileage
Vehicles as attached to the August 25, 2006 letter from City
Attorney and that the list of vehicles is updated annually, as
appropriate, administratively.
AYES: L, C, G, GU; MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
C. Consideration of Industrial Tax Abatement Policy
Councilman Galloway left Council Chambers at 8:25
p.m.
Councilman Galloway returned Council Chambers at
8:28 p.m.
TABLED TO THE SEPTMBER 25, 2006 REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING
D. Consideration to purchase a pick up truck and
body mounting and replacement
PASSED
Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 8:56 p.m.
E. Consideration of recommendations for Economic
Development Initiative (EDI) Grant
PASSED
Consent Agenda Item A- Approval of the Minutes of
the Special Meetings held May 1, and August 14, 2006, and the
Regular Meetings held July 24 and August 14, 2006, as submitted by
City Clerk.
TABLED TO THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Councilman Covey left Council Chambers.
Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers.
Consent Agenda Item F- Approval to concur with
recommendation to purchase a Toshiba 720 Digital Copier and annual
maintenance/service agreement for City Hall, as submitted by Interim
City Manager.
Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers at
9:02 p.m.
XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by
Councilman Covey, to authorize that Council approve that the City
Manager to research leasing or purchasing a Toshiba 720 Digital
Copier with stapling, sorter, and large capacity cassette for an
amount not to exceed $12,166.00, and an annual Service Maintenance
Agreement $2,210.00, from a supplier to be determined by the Interim
City Manager after he considered if its more advantageous to
purchase or lease a copier and that Account# 101-940-977 be utilized
to pay for it.
AYES: C, G, GU, L; MP
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Call to Council
XXX. Fire Chief Schmidt apologized for the
inconvenience during the water flow testing and reminded residents
that fire pits are not allowed in Ferndale and citations could be
issued.
XXX. Councilwoman Gumbleton congratulated the
DDA for having a successful Dream Cruise. She wished everyone a
"Happy Labor Day" and welcomed students, teachers, and school
administrators back to school for the upcoming year.
XXX. Councilman Galloway congratulated the DDA
for having a successful Dream Cruise. He commented on literature
from the Michigan Department of Transportation regarding the
construction on the 8 Mile/Woodward Bridge and the inaccuracies in a
story regarding Troy/Allen Development in Crain’s Business
Magazine.
XXX. Councilman Lennon encouraged people who
have expertise in construction to apply to be a member of the
Housing Board of Appeals. He announced that Mr. Patel, who owned a
liquor store for over 40 years, had passed away recently and sent
his condolences to his family. Councilman Lennon also announced that
the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade that is held in Royal Oak may
come to Ferndale net year.
XXX. Councilman Covey complimented Fire Chief
Schmidt for reducing the cost of conducting agility tests for
potential new fighters. He announced that M.A.P.P’s flagship
fundraiser was an art auction that would be held on September 17,
2006, at the Dearborn Hyatt Regency. Councilman Covey also announced
that the DPW had been testing mosquitoes for West Nile Virus and
reminded residents to be cautious. He announced that the Ferndale
Youth Assistance were in need of adult mentors. Councilman Covey
also announced that the annual A.I.D.S. was on September 17, 2006,
in Royal Oak. Councilman Covey congratulated the DDA for their
efforts in having a successful Dream Cruise; complimented Councilman
Galloway on a letter he wrote to the editor regarding looking at the
region as a whole and its future development; and complimented the
job that Interim City Manager Renando was doing. Councilman Covey
also commented on the Pet Expo and that the newspaper Between the
Lines discussed the use of methamphetamine.
Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 9:13 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Lennon assumed the Chair.
Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:14
p.m.
XXX. Mayor Porter thanked the DDA for their
efforts in having a successful Dream Cruise, reminded everyone to be
cautious of mosquitoes and skunks, and have a "Happy Labor Day". He
encouraged everyone to attend the Michigan State Fair.
Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m.
