City Council -

C - COUNCILMAN COVEY

PROPOSED MINUTES

FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2006, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, November 13, 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. Police Captain Collins presented a Citizen Award to Lawrence Davis for his assistance during an arrest.

XXX. Fire Chief Schmidt introduced Firefighter Daniel Hoard, who was recently hired by the Fire Department.

XXX. Jessica Scott, Communications Specialist for Ferndale Public Schools, provided information on activities throughout Ferndale Public Schools.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to upgrade the signs that are at the entrances of the City of Ferndale to honor Ferndale High School’s third consecutive Marching Band State Championship.

AYES: C, G, GU, L; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Ed Burns, President of the Friends of the Library, made a presentation updating Council on their activities.

XXX. Tami Salisbury, Executive Director of the Eight Mile Boulevard Association, made a presentation and provided information on the Corridor Keeper Program.

PASSED

XXX. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 8:12 p.m. Charli Canaday of HAVEN requested a minimum contribution of $2,500.00 to HAVEN. Mayor Porter closed the Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m.

PASSED

XXX. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 8:18 p.m. There being no one who came forward to speak, Mayor Porter closed the Public Hearing at 8:18 p.m.

Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to accept and approve the Planned Unit Development and Special Land Use for the property located at Sidwell No. 25-27-284-010 and Sidwell No. 25-27-284-020, commonly known as 1201-1205 Woodward Heights, with the exception of the green pavers as required in condition 2(f).

AYES: L, C, G, L; MP

NAYS: GU

MOTION CARRIED

Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, that Council approve the Public Right-of-Way Use Permit Agreement between the Sterling Group, or the appropriate entity as determined by the City Attorney and the City of Ferndale for the property at 1201 Woodward Heights, consistent with the Plan Commission’s October 30, 2006 approved Site Plan.

AYES: C, G, GU, L; MP

NAYS: GU

MOTION CARRIED

1. Robert Payne requested information on the Boards and Commissions listing for the Construction Board of Appeals and commented on the handrail violation appeal fee.

2. Mindy Silberman indicated that her landlord had received a citation for a car that was not parked on a hard surface. She inquired if gravel could be placed in the backyard for the winter to allow the car to be parked there. Interim City Manager Renando indicated he would research the issue.

XXX. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to approve the Consent Agenda, as submitted.

A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 23, 2006, as submitted by City Clerk.

B. Adoption of Public Right-of-Way Use Permit Agreement for the property located at 23350 Woodward Avenue, as submitted by City Attorney.

C. Adoption of Resolution regarding the establishment of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the standard for the City, as submitted by Fire Chief.

D. Adoption of Year 2007 City Boards and Commissions Meetings Calendar, as submitted by Interim City Manager.

E. Approval to purchase tire balancer and tire changer from Equipment Distributors, as submitted by DPW Director.

F. Adoption of the Unauthorized Release of Information Policy for Community Development Services Department Staff, per the Michigan Secretary of State Memorandum of Understanding dated April 30, 1999 and the Interim City Manager’s memo dated October 25, 2006, as submitted by CDS Director.

G. Adoption of the proposed changes to Ordinance No. 1004, being the Zoning Ordinance, and to direct the City Clerk to publish notice of adoption in accordance with State statute, as submitted by CDS Director.

H. Adoption of the proposed changes to Ordinance No. 1004 Zoning Map and to direct the City Clerk to publish notice of adoption in accordance with State statute, as submitted by CDS Director.

I. Approval for Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., to provide and install new steam rated gaskets and inserts for existing dielectric unions and to inspect the remaining unions and to repair or replace as many as possible within the allowed dollar amount, at the Gerry Kulick Community Center, as submitted by Recreation Director.

J. 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 AS SUBMITTED

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XXX. Interim City Manager Renando requested a Special Council Meeting to be scheduled on November 20, 2006, for the City Manager selection process to begin.

Mayor Porter left Council Chambers at 9:04 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Lennon assumed the Chair.

Mayor Porter returned to Council Chambers at 9:06 p.m.

XXX. Councilman Covey thanked the City Clerk and Staff for a well run Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, and thanked the voters for passing the Human Rights Ordinance. He indicated that a Tree Advisory Board would soon be created. Councilman Covey encouraged residents to recycle for the environment and recycling saves the City money. He commented on the cell tower/flag pole near Boogie Fever and that the flag was no longer there and the pole was not lit. Councilman Covey requested Interim City Manager Renando to research the matter. Councilman Covey announced that Police Officer Matthews was leaving and wished him well on his future endeavors. He congratulated Ferndale’s representatives on winning their Election races. Councilman Covey also announced a Town Hall Meeting would be held on November 29, 2006, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., regarding methamphetamines in the Learning Resource Center at Ferndale High School.

XXX. Councilman Lennon recognized the Fire Department for their efforts fighting a fire on Wanda and asked Police Captain Collins and Fire Chief Schmidt if anyone in their Departments was fluent in a different language. He announced that the Ferndale High School Baseball Team would hold a fundraiser at Tony’s Sports Bar on Saturday,

November 18, 2006, during the Michigan and Ohio State Game, to purchase equipment for the team. Councilman Lennon commented on the mudslinging campaigning prior to the Election.

XXX. Councilwoman Gumbleton congratulated the voters who exercised their right to vote and announced that there was record turnout throughout the State. She indicated that she had heard numerous people complaining about the political phone calls prior to the Election and that some Representatives were working on creating a Do Not Call Political Call list. Councilwoman Gumbleton announced that the Ferndale Youth Assistance would have their "Safe Night" on Friday, November 17, 2006, at Ferndale High School.

XXX. Councilman Galloway congratulated the voters who exercised their right to vote. He requested a copy of the Resolution that provided a stipend for the Mayor and City Council to have cell phones. Councilman Galloway requested a list of City Employees who have City-owned cell phones.

XXX. Moved by Mayor Porter, supported unanimously, to adopt a Resolution congratulating the City of Huntington Woods on having a voter turnout of 78%.

ADOPTED UNANMIOUSLY

XXX. Mayor Porter commented on an electric car to be manufactured in the City of Ferndale. He announced the magazine, "Business and Government", presented nine national technology awards and Michigan received five awards.

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.