City Council - October 23, 2006

C - COUNCILMAN COVEY

PROPOSED MINUTES

FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2006, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, October 23, 2006, at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:38 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. PRESENTATION Students Against Destructive Decisions Club PRESENTATION WAS MADE

PRESENTATION WAS MADE

PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD

PASSED

PASSED WITH AMENDMENT TO ADD 1888 ANNABELLE AND 1765 ANNABELLE

PASSED

1. Tiffany Gagne read a statement regarding the proposed Human Rights Ordinance and that it was not needed in Ferndale.

2. Thomas Gagne read a statement regarding the proposed Human Rights Ordinance and encouraged voters to vote "No".

3. Derrick Smirtka commented on the proposed Human Rights Ordinance and encouraged voters to vote "Yes" on this Ordinance and to vote "No" on State Proposal 06-02.

4. Peggy Snow of the Beautification Commission provided information on activities of the Commission including the announcement that the "Plant Exchange" will become an annual event; announced the Beautification Block Award was awarded to East Cambourne between Bermuda and Woodward; and this Saturday was "Make a Difference Day."

5. Ray White announced the Ferndale Historical Society’s Dinner would be held on Thursday, October 26, 2006, at the Kulick Center and all are invited.

6. Dave Coulter, County Commissioner, announced that the County Prescription Drug Discount Program will be expanded to include dental coverage in the future. He also announced that Catalpa Park in Southfield, would become an Oakland County Park. County Commissioner Coulter commented on the proposed Human Rights Ordinance and encouraged voters to vote "Yes".

7. Heather Karmona, Director of Woodward Avenue Action Association, presented Council with the Association’s Annual Financial Report and announced that Woodward Avenue’s 200^th Anniversary was coming up.

8. Fire Chief Schmidt announced the Ferndale Historical Society’s Dinner would be at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday October 26, 2006, at the Kulick Center.

Councilman Covey left Council Chambers at 8:37 p.m.

Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers at 8:42 p.m.

A. Approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 9, 2006, and the Special Meeting held October 16, 2006, as submitted by City Clerk.

B. Approved Contract with C & P Construction Co., Inc., to replace water main on Allen between Eight Mile Road and Albany and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Contract, as submitted by DPW Director.

C. Approved Contract with Pipe Systems, Inc., to renovate the water booster station and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Contract, as submitted by DPW Director.

D. Approved the Special Event Application from Faith Based American Cancer Providers for 1^st Annual Halloween Cancer Aid Walk on Saturday, October 28, 2006, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., beginning and ending at Geary Park including the selling of T-shirts and advertising in the park, contingent upon proper insurance being received at least five days prior to the event and approved by the City Attorney.

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

PASSED, AS SUBMITTED

PASSED

B. Consideration of removal of parking restriction on Jewell

PASSED MODIFICATIONS AS PRESENTED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

PASSED

Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 8:59 p.m.

Councilman Lennon returned to Chambers at 9:02 p.m.

XXX. City Clerk Pedro announced the upcoming November 7, 2006 Election; encouraged people to vote and indicated the polls would be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and that a Sample Ballot was available at the City Clerk’s Office, as well as being on the City’s Website.

Councilman Lennon congratulated Coach Dunlop on Ferndale High School’s Football Team making the playoffs and encouraged people to get out and vote.

XXX. Councilwoman Gumbleton encouraged people to vote and announced that the League of Women Voter’s Guides were available at the Kulick Center and at the Library. She indicated volunteers will be knocking on doors on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday of this week to encourage support of the proposed Human Rights Ordinance and asked for people interested to volunteer to assist in this endeavor. She also questioned the status of the parking lights on Withington.

XXX. Councilman Covey encouraged people to vote; commented on the proposed Human Rights Ordinance and diversity and wished everyone a safe and Happy Halloween.

Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 9:10 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Lennon assumed the Chair.

Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:11 p.m.

XXX. Councilman Galloway commented on the proposed Human Rights Ordinance and encouraged voters to vote "Yes," and encouraged people to vote on the candidates and the other issues on the Ballot.

XXX. Mayor Porter commented on treating people equally; recommended voters to vote "No" on State Proposal 06-02 and to vote "No" on State Proposal 06-05.

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.