City Council - July 14, 2008

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

319. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilwoman Baker, to accept the proposal from West Shore Fire, of Allendale, Michigan, for a new Ford 2004, F-450 chassis, with full factory warranty, repair the damage to the 2001 Horton ambulance body and mount the body on the new chassis, for the total price of $69,500. Also included are the current towing charges. Funds for this purchase are available in the Vehicle and Equipment Fund, Account #661-000-977.

AYES: Council Members Baker, Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon, Mayor Covey

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

No action was taken by Council.

320. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Gumbleton, to approve leasing 17 vehicles from Enterprise Leasing Company for an annual lease cost of $52,553.28 and an annual maintenance cost of $5,984.40, for an annual total of $58,537.68. Funds for this expense are available in Equipment Rental, 661-000-943 (as reallocated from Capital Outlay, 661-000-977).

AYES: Council Members Baker, Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon, Mayor Covey

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Councilman Galloway reported the petitioner has been a client of his in the past and therefore he intends to abstain from discussion and voting on the petition.

321. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilwoman Baker, to table consideration of the Public Right-of-Way Use Permit Agreement with Blumz. . . by JR Design, 503 E. Nine Mile Road, until the July 28, 2008 City Council meeting.

AYES: Council Members Baker, Gumbleton, Lennon, Mayor Covey

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Councilman Galloway

MOTION CARRIED

Chief Schmidt reported on the progress of his goals for 2008.

9. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS - none

322. Chief of Police Kitchen noted that alert residents are a great source for the police.

323. Fire Chief Schmidt reported complaints about open burning and reminded residents that using any outdoor burning appliance for purposes other than cooking food is not allowed in the City of Ferndale. Both safety and air quality are at issue.

324. Moved by Mayor Covey, supported unanimously, to adopt the Resolution of Appreciation for John Faunt and his service on the ICCA Board.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

325. Judge Longo reminded that the District Court uses the postmark on envelopes to determine the timely payment of parking tickets and noted that payments may also be dropped off after hours in the lobby of the Police Department.

326. City Attorney Christ reported that in regards to the Florence Cement lawsuit the Court of Appeals has found in the City’s favor and the matter has been remanded for determination of damages.

327. Councilwoman Baker reported green and blue glass bottles may now be recycled as well as coated cardboard milk cartons. Councilwoman Baker noted the website for the Ferndale free clinic is up at www.ferncare.net.

328. Councilwoman Gumbleton noted the Detroit Zoo is offering music concerts on Wednesday evenings. Councilwoman Gumbleton encouraged residents to research the candidates and vote on August 5^th.

329. Councilman Lennon asked the City Manager and the City Attorney to address maintenance issues with Canadian National Railroad. Councilman Lennon noted that the mother of Bill Jones, a DPW employee, and Rick Jones, a member of the Police Department, recently passed away, and asked that a condolence resolution be forthcoming.

330. Councilman Galloway read the obituary of civil rights and community activist Willa Mae King, who was raised in Ferndale and asked for a resolution to be drafted for Council’s consideration. Councilman Galloway noted a bio-diesel factory in Hazel Park and suggested, in accordance with the City’s standing resolution to investigate the use of bio-diesel fuel in City vehicles which use diesel fuel, that members of Council and City staff visit the factory.

331. Mayor Covey announced two remaining concerts in the summer concert series on July 18^th and July 25^th at 7:00 p.m. at the Kulick Center. Mayor Covey noted there will be an informational meeting on the Gypsy moth issue this Thursday. Mayor Covey announced that on Saturday, August 9, Ferndale will be the site of the Annual Green Cruise. Mayor Covey promoted the Ferndale Pub Crawl, noted all are welcome and that volunteers are needed.

11. CLOSED SESSION: Purchase or lease of real property as permitted by the Open Meetings Act (Act 267 of 1976) Sec. 8. (d).

332. Moved by Councilman Lennon, seconded by Councilwoman Baker, to adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase or lease of real property as permitted by the Open Meetings Act (Act 267 of 1976) Sec. 8. (d).

AYES: Council Members Baker, Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon, Mayor Covey

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

Mayor Covey adjourned into Closed Session at 9:41 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting at 10:35 p.m.

333. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilwoman Baker, that City Council authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the offer to purchase real estate as presented by Judge Longo at 345 East Nine Mile, that the City proceed with its due diligence as discussed in Closed Session, and to furthermore encourage Plante Moran CRESA to complete their report and prepare for a presentation at the Council meeting on July 28, 2008, and to further encourage all City Council members to thoroughly study the report and to consider how best to move forward with the intent to make a decision on plans for the City Hall, Court and Police Department at the Council meeting on July 28, 2008.

AYES: Council Members Baker, Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon, Mayor Covey

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

There being no objections, Mayor Covey adjourned the meeting at 10:37 p.m.

Craig Covey, Mayor

J. Cherilynn Tallman, City Clerk

At a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan, held in the Council Chambers at 300 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale MI 48220 on the 14^th day of July, 2008

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Baker and seconded by Councilwoman Gumbleton:

Severe storms traversed southeastern Michigan on June 8, 2008, causing widespread damage and leaving hundreds of thousands of residents without electricity; and

Restoration work was hampered by additional severe storms and by a large number of downed trees resting on utility lines and obstructing access to damaged areas; and

Crews from DTE, plus others brought in from surrounding states to assist with the critical situation, worked more than 16 hours a day under adverse conditions to restore service to its customers as quickly as possible; and

Crews assigned to the City of Ferndale, although exhausted by the immensity of the work to be performed, were courteous and reassuring to our residents and worked tirelessly to reestablish power in the City; and

Residents of Ferndale with medical needs were faced with waiting possibly five days for power to be restored and crews from DTE stepped in to address the situation.

Therefore, be it resolved that we, Ferndale’s elected officials, on behalf of our residents, thank DTE and their dedicated staff for the quick and efficient restoration of electrical service in the City of Ferndale under adverse conditions; and

Be it further resolved that a copy, duly certified, of this resolution be forwarded to the DTE Executive office, and an additional copy be forwarded to the Michigan Public Service Commission.

AYES: Mayor Covey, Council Members Baker, Galloway, Gumbleton

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION ADOPTED

At a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan, held in the Council Chambers at 300 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI 48220 on the 14^th day of July, 2008

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Lennon, supported unanimously:

William James "Jim" Reedy Jr., 66, a longtime resident of Ferndale, died Sunday, April 13, 2008 in Florida; and

He was born May 14, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to William and Louise Reedy; and

Jim attended Hall of the Divine Child Military School in Monroe, and went on to graduate from St. James High School in 1959; and

He later met Kathy whom he married October 20, 1962 at St. James Catholic Church; and

Jim owned the Blue Ridge Grill on Eight Mile Road in Ferndale for over 40 years; and

He was a member of St. James Church, where he served as an usher; Knights of Columbus – Bishop Gallagher 4^th Degree Assembly and the Forest Hills Civic Association in Holiday, Florida; and

Jim enjoyed bowling, playing cards, golfing and wintering in Florida; and

Jim was a great friend and will be remembered for always having a smile on his face, and he will be missed by many, but especially by his wife Kathy; his children, Bill, Laurie (Jayson) Goodman and Tammy (John) Slabiak; grandchildren, Christopher (Lacey), Ashley, Billy, Kristie, Jacob, Shelby and Lanna; and siblings Tom, Patricia Rae and Dan.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, Ferndale= s elected officials, do hereby extend our Community= s condolences to the family of William James "Jim" Reedy Jr.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution, duly certified, be forwarded to the family.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY