City Council - February 26, 2007

C - COUNCILMAN COVEY

G-COUNCILMAN GALLOWAY

GU-COUNCILWOMAN GUMBLETON

L-COUNCILMAN LENNON

MP - MAYOR PORTER

PROPOSED MINUTES

FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2007, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, February 26, 2007, at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale.  Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:36 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.

PROCLAMATION March, 2007as Parenting Awareness Month

XXX.   Mayor Porter proclaimed March, 2007as Parenting Awareness Month.

PRESENTATION Terra Land Group Development Updates

XXX.   Presentation was made.

XXX.   Call to Audience

1. Laura Scott congratulated the Library Board and Staff for their vision to improve the Library and indicated support for the millage increase on the May, 2007 Ballot.
2. Stephanie Newman, Events Coordinator for the Triangle Foundation, and Sean Moore discussed 2007 Motor City Pride.
3. Rosemary Spatafora, Family Education Chair for the Ferndale Youth Assistance, thanked Council for proclaiming March, 2007 as Parenting Awareness Month in Ferndale.
4. Jerry Olli, member of the Southeast Oakland Coalition, introduced Debbie Frawley, the Executive Director of the Coalition.  He indicated that the goal of the Coalition was to reduce Alcohol and Drug problems throughout southeastern Oakland County.
5. Frank Flores, member of the Ferndale Historical Society, welcomed City Manager Bruner to Ferndale on behalf of the Ferndale Historical Society. 
6. David Coulter, Oakland County Commissioner, announced that there would be a workshop for those who are facing financial difficulties to prevent home foreclosure on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at the OLHSA Office, 345 East Nine Mile Road, at 7:00 p.m.  He wished Councilman Covey a "Happy 50th Birthday"
7. Brian Cooley indicated he was in support of allowing chimneas and burning pits in Ferndale.
8. Brian Batten, Ferndale’s Fire Marshal, stressed the importance of smoke detectors being installed in homes and businesses.  He also indicated there was new legislation which would mandate smoke detectors in homes, including homes built before 1974.  He announced the Fire Department would install smoke detectors for the handicapped and seniors and that the Fire Department was looking for funding to continue this project.
9. Frank Flores, member of American Legion, announced that the Ferndale Memorial Association will have a meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 and he will inquire about the Brick Program.

XXX.   Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilman Galloway, to approve the purchase of a laptop computer and the necessary hardware and software for the City Manager in the amount $3,082.30, from Huntington Technology, charged to Account# 101-172-977.

            PASSED

Council Members Lennon and Covey left Council Chambers at 7:20 p.m.

Consent Agenda

XXX.   Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Gumbleton, to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted:

1. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meetings held January 22, 2007 and February 12, 2007, and the Regular Meeting held February 12, 2007, as submitted by Deputy City Clerk.
2. Approval to purchase and install new carpeting and tile from Truba Carpet Co. Inc., in the Police Department, as submitted by Police Chief.
3. Memorial Day Parade - May 28, 2007, as submitted by City Manager.
   1. Approval of observance of Memorial Day with annual parade
   2. Approval of contribution to Ferndale Memorial Association
   3. Approval of agreement with Ferndale Memorial Association and authorization for the Mayor to sign agreement
   4.  Adoption of Resolution authorizing City Clerk to apply to MDOT for permit
4. Approval of the bills, payrolls to be paid subject to review by the Council Finance Committee.

            PASSED

Councilman Covey returned to Council Chambers at 7:24 p.m.

Regular Agenda

1. Appointments and Reappointments to Boards and Commissions
   1. Arts and Cultural Commission
      Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at 7:26 p.m.
   2. Beautification Commission
   3. Brownfield
   4. Downtown Development Authority
   5. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
   6. Plan Commission
   7. Board of Review
      PASSED
2. Consideration of Library Building Lease Agreement
   PASSED
3. Consideration of 2007-2008 Liquor License Renewals

XXX.   Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Lennon, that Council has received the report and make it a public record and direct that the Public Hearing be scheduled for Monday, March 26, 2007, at 7:30 p.m., regarding the non-renewal of any Class C Liquor Licenses and that the City Attorney’s Office would prepare and serve appropriate notice to those establishments that may be delinquent in paying taxes or other issues outlined in the memo.

            AYES:             L, C, G, GU; MP

            NAYS:             None

            MOTION CARRIED

4. Consideration of Agreement with the City of Oak Park for Nine Mile Road Reconstruction Project

            PASSED

Call to Council

XXX.   City Attorney Christ commented on the meeting that he attended with the Detroit Water and Sewage Department. 

XXX.   Councilman Lennon thanked the DPW Workers for clearing the snow and ice in a timely manner.  He requested that the City Manager provide a report regarding DPW Vehicles.

XXX.   Councilman Covey commented on receiving a 1099 Tax Form that he received from the City.  He announced that the DDA’s "Tour of the Town" would be held Friday, March 9, 2007.  Councilman Covey complimented the DPW for their hard work during the past few weeks.  He also complimented the new Chamber of Commerce Chairman Jerome Raska, who is the owner of Blumz Florist.  Councilman Covey requested that a presentation be placed on March 26, 2007 Council Meeting regarding the Blues Festival.  He also announced that in March, members of Council would be attending the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C., where they would meet our Elected Officials and that he would encourage them to help bring an end to the war in Iraq.

XXX.   Councilwoman Gumbleton reminded Council that after the next Council Meeting there would be a photo shoot.

XXX.   Councilman Galloway commented on previous Council Resolutions.

XXX.   Mayor Porter thanked the DPW for their work during the past few weeks.  He complimented Councilman Covey on a seminar he held regarding Methamphetamines.

XXX.   Deputy Clerk Szalma reminded everyone that the St. Patrick’s Day Parade would be held on Saturday, March 10, 2007.

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.

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