City Council - April 23, 2007

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.-

PROCLAMATION May 2007 - Mental Health Month

195. Mayor Porter proclaimed May, 2007, as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Ferndale.

PRESENTATION Ferndale Chamber of Commerce

196. Maile Ilac Boeder, Executive Director and President of Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, provided information on activities of the Chamber.

PUBLIC HEARING CDBG Reprogramming of Funds

197. 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 remove the garage at 675 E. Webster.

AYES: Council Members Covey, Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

PUBLIC HEARING Brownfield Plan

21700-21800 Woodward Avenue

198. CDS Director Scheer provided background information regarding this Agenda Item. Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. No one came forward to speak and Mayor Porter closed the Public Hearing at 7:50p.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: Council Members Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon, Covey; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

PUBLIC HEARING FYE-2008 Budget

199. 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.

A. Consideration of proposed Tax Rates and appropriate L-4029 Form.

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: Council Members Gumbleton, Lennon, Covey, Galloway; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

200. Call to Audience

1. Tiffani Gagne 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 80th 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 Veterans 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 Oppenheimer 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.

Consent Agenda

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

A. Approved 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. Approved the scheduling of a Public Hearing for Monday, May 14, 2007 to consider Wordsworth Street Improvement.

C. Adopted a Resolution approving renewal of Class C Liquor License.

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

AYES: Council Members Covey, Galloway, Gumbleton; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Council Member Lennon

MOTION CARRIED

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

Regular Agenda

A. Consideration of Redevelopment Liquor License – amendment to Intra-County Liquor License On-Premises Transfer Resolution

202. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilman Galloway, that Council adopt the Intra-County On-Premises Liquor License Transfer and Public Act 501 of 2006 License Resolution as presented in the report from the City Attorney.

AYES: Council Members Covey, Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

B. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance No. 1025, which amends Zoning Ordinance No. 1004

203. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Gumbleton, to adopt Ordinance No. 1025 amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1004, as submitted by the CDS Director and the Plan Commission and direct the City Clerk’s office to publish.

AYES: Council Members Galloway, Gumbleton, Covey; Mayor Porter

NAYS: Council Member Lennon

MOTION CARRIED

C. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance 1026, which amends Ordinance No. 992, The Ferndale Code of Ordinances Article VIII, Signs

204. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, to delete Article VIII Signs of the Code of Ordinances and to insert Ordinance No. 1026, the Sign Ordinance.

AYES: Council Members Gumbleton, Lennon, Covey, Galloway; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

D. Consideration of Special Event Application submitted by the Triangle Foundation for Motor City Pride to be held on Sunday, June 3, 2007

205. Moved by Councilman Covey, seconded by Councilwoman Gumbleton, to approve the Special Event application from Stephanie Newman of the Triangle Foundation for Motor City Pride, on Saturday, June 2, and Sunday, June 3, 2007, beginning at 12:00 Noon and ending at 8:00 p.m. for the public, on West Nine Mile and West Troy, from Woodward to Planavon, Troy Street between Woodward and Allen, and Allen between Nine Mile Road and Troy Street, contingent upon payment of deposit and the insurance and Lease Agreement being reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, as submitted by Deputy City Clerk.

AYES: Council Members Lennon, Covey, Galloway, Gumbleton; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

E. Consideration of Leasing Agreement for Royal Oak Township Fire Pumper

206. 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: Council Members Covey, Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

207. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Covey, that the Notice of Intent Resolution as prepared by Miller Canfield and attached to the April 20, 2007, inter office memo from DPW Director be adopted and the Deputy City Clerk be authorized to publish Resolution.

AYES: Council Members Covey, Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon; Mayor Porter

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

208. Call to Audience, continued

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

Call to Council

209. Police Chief Kitchen commented on the murder that happened at Sundance Shoes, the tragic death of a kindergartener at Roosevelt School and an attempted robbery. He announced the 2006 Police Officers of the Year were Scott Blanchard and Dan Crane and that they would be honored at the Elks Club Law and Order Night on Saturday, April 29, 2007.

210. Fire Chief Schmidt commented on activities of the Fire Department during the past week and recognized and thanked the crew members that responded to those emergencies.

211. City Manager Bruner announced that dates were being scheduled for City Clerk interviews and indicated he had created a MySpace page on the internet to communicate information about himself and the City Manager’s Office.

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

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

214. 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.

215. 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.

216. 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 the Elks’ Citizen of the Year was Ann Heler. He encouraged everyone to vote on May 8, 2007 and commented about millages.

217. Mayor Porter thanked OLHSA for allowing Council to meet there, mentioned their fundraiser at Luxury Lanes on Sunday, May 6, 2007, and commented about Earth Day.

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

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Robert G. Porter, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Sharon Szalma, Deputy City Clerk