City Council - April 23, 2007

C - COUNCILMAN COVEY

PROPOSED MINUTES

FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2007, 7:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, April 23, 2007, 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 commented on the tragedy that happened at Virginia Tech and the death of Angel Pocock-Smith. He requested a moment of silence for those who had perished during the past week.

XXX. Mayor Porter proclaimed May, 2007, as Mental Health Awareness Month

XXX. Presentation was made.

XXX. CDS Director Scheer provided background information regarding this Agenda Item. Karen Staley, Deputy Director of Lighthouse Community Development provided further information regarding the request of reprogramming CDBG Funds. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m. No one came forward to speak and Mayor Porter closed the Public Hearing at 7:48 p.m.

Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, that after the required Public Hearing being held that Council approve the Lighthouse of Oakland County request to reprogram $2,000.00 in Minor Home Repair Funds to demolition and to remove the garage at 675 E. Webster.

AYES: C, G, GU, L; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. CDS Director Scheer provided background information regarding this Agenda Item. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m. No one came forward to speak and Mayor Porter closed the Public Hearing at 7:48 p.m.

Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Lennon, that Council adopt the attached Resolution following the Public Hearing that was held regarding the Brownfield Plan, located at 21700-21800 Woodward Avenue, Jim Fresard Pontiac Dealership.

AYES: G, GU, L, C; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. City Manager Bruner provided background information regarding this Agenda Item. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 7:54 p.m. No one came forward to speak and Mayor Porter closed the Public Hearing at 7:54 p.m.

Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, that Council approve the proposed Tax Rates and authorize Mayor Porter and Deputy City Clerk Szalma to signify approval by signing Form L-4029.

AYES: GU, L, C, G; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

1. Tiffani Gange invited residents to a meeting sponsored by the Ferndale GOP regarding issues that affect Ferndale residents on May 4, 2007, 7:00 p.m. at the Library. She commented on being able to pull petitions to run for a City Office no earlier than three weeks and requested a Charter amendment to make it earlier.

2. Sherry Wells, member of the Historical Society, invited everyone to attend Ferndale’s 80^th Birthday Party on Saturday, April 28, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at the Ferndale Activity Center, at Martin Road Park.

3. Frank Flores, member of the Ferndale Memorial Association, announced that he was the new Chair of the Veteran Memorial Brick Fund. He needed help researching names that needed to be engraved on the bricks surrounding the Memorial on Livernois.

4. Bill Minnick commented on the letter he wrote to Council and announced he had the Ten Commandments in his yard. He requested information about ambulance and paramedics being in position during the PrideFest.

5. Brian Cooley, member of the Beautification Commission, announced that Ferndale’s annual Arbor Day Celebration would be held Friday, April 27, 2007, at Oppenheim Park, on St. Louis, south of West Marshall. He announced that the "Tree City U.S.A." flag would be on the flagpole in front of the City Hall/Police Complex.

6. Larry Mills thanked Police and Fire Departments for their quick response to his father’s house. He commented on the strict enforcement of parking near Boogie Fever.

Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 8:23 p.m.

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

A. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meetings held April 3, 9, 16, 18, 2007, and the Regular Meeting held April 9, 2007, as submitted by Deputy City Clerk.

B. Approval to schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, May 14, 2007 to consider Wordsworth Street Improvement.

C. Adoption of Resolution approving renewal of Class C Liquor License.

D. Approval of the bills, payrolls to be paid subject to review by the Council Finance Committee.

APPROVED

Councilman Lennon returned to Council Chambers at 8:27 p.m.

PASSED

PASSED

PASSED

PASSED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Gumbleton, that Council approve the two year lease agreement for a Municipal Fire Vehicle with the Charter Township of Royal Oak, contingent upon the City of Ferndale’s mechanic confirming that it is in the same condition as it was when he inspected it last; and authorize the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk to sign the agreement.

AYES: C, G, GU, L; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

XXX. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, that the Notice of Intent Resolution as prepared by Miller Canfield and attached to April 20, 2007, Inter Office Memo from DPW Director be adopted and the Deputy City Clerk be authorized to publish the notice as adopted.

AYES: C, G, GU, L; MP

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

7. Bill Minnick commented about the Ordinance that Council passed at the last meeting regarding motorcycles.

XXX. Police Chief Kitchen commented on the murderer that happened at Sundance Shoes, the tragic death of a Kindergartener at Roosevelt, and attempted robbery. He announced the 2006 Police Officers of the Year were Scott Blanchard and Dan Crane.

XXX. Fire Chief Schmidt commented on activities of the Fire Department during the past week.

XXX. City Manager Bruner announced that dates were being scheduled for City Clerk’s interview.

XXX. Deputy City Clerk Szalma reminded residents there would be an Election on May 8, 2007.

XXX. Councilman Lennon inquired if Labor Attorney Shifman would attend the Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 25, 2007.

XXX. Councilwoman Gumbleton encouraged people to vote on May 8, 2007. She commented on Ferndale Youth Awards, which would be presented on April 26, 2007. Councilwoman Gumbleton thanked fellow Council Members for attending the Goal Session Meetings this past weekend.

XXX. Councilman Galloway encouraged people to vote on May 8, 2007, and vote yes for the Library Proposal. He also announced that the Boys and Girls Club Walk for the Future would be held on Saturday, May 5, 2007.

XXX. Councilman Covey announced that Fun House Candy and a new aquarium shop had opened on Hilton near 10 Mile Road. He also announced that Salsa 2007 would be held on May 16, 2007 at Boogie Fever. Councilman Covey announced that Elks’ Citizen of the Year was Ann Heler. He encouraged everyone to vote on May 8, 2007 and commented about millages.

XXX. Mayor Porter thanked OLSHA for allowing Council to meet there and commented about Earth Day.

Mayor Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.