City Council - January 14, 2008

AGENDA

FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008, 7:30 P.M.

CITY HALL, 300 EAST NINE MILE, FERNDALE MI 48220

248-546-2384

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND SCHOOL SONG - Roosevelt School Crossing Guards
2. MUSICAL PERFORMANCE – Ferndale High School Students
3. INVOCATION - Reverend Dennis Paulsen of Ferndale First United Methodist Church
4. INAUGURATION OF THE FORTY-FIRST FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL
   1. Oath of Office administered by Honorable Joseph Longo, Judge of the 43rd District Court, Ferndale Division
      • Craig S. Covey - Mayor
      • Michael B. Lennon - Councilman
      • Kate Baker - Councilwoman
5. ROLL CALL OF THE FORTY-FIRST FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL
6. INAUGURATION OF THE SECOND FERNDALE LIBRARY BOARD
   1. A. Oath of Office administered by Mayor Craig S. Covey
      • Mary Ann Neal
      • W. Ann Warner
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
8. PRESENTATIONS
   1. Welcome to New Council by Senator Gilda Jacobs
   2. New Year’s Address by Mayor Craig Covey
   3. Holiday Display Beautification Awards
   4. Ferndale Public Schools
   5. Hazel Park Public Schools
9. CALL TO AUDIENCE (Strict half-hour; excess of half-hour immediately prior to Call to Council)
10. CONSENT AGENDA
    All items listed under Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. Public copies of the Consent Agenda may be viewed at the Library.
    1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 26, 2007, as submitted by City Clerk.
    2. Adoption of Resolution Requesting Comcast Cablevision to Preserve Channel Locations for Public, Governmental and Educational Access Channels, as submitted by City Manager.
    3. Adoption of Interim changes to the FYE-2008 Budget, as submitted by Finance Director/Assistant City Manager Hubanks.
    4. Approval of change of speed limit on Earle Blvd. from 15 mph to 25 mph in accordance with MCL 257.629, as submitted by Police Chief
    5. Approval to refer the suggested revision to the Sign Ordinance prohibiting reuse of prohibited signs to the Ordinance Committee for consideration and recommendation to Council, as submitted by CDS Director.
    6. Approval to refer Revisions to Sign Ordinance Appeals Procedure to the Ordinance Committee, as submitted by CDS Director.
    7. Approval to refer Revisions to Sign Ordinance – Special Event Sign Regulations to the Ordinance Committee for consideration and recommendation to Council, as submitted by CDS Director.
    8. Approval of Ordinance No. 1039, amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1004, regarding footnote 4.19 u – Mechanical and Electrical Unit Location and Screening, as submitted by CDS Director.
    9. Approval of Ordinance No. 1040, amending the Ferndale Code of Ordinances, to adopt the 2006 Michigan Edition of the International Electrical Code, as submitted by CDS Director.
    10. Approval of Ordinance No. 1041, amending the Ferndale Code of Ordinances, to adopt the 2006 Michigan Edition of the International Mechanical Code, as submitted by CDS Director.
    11. Approval of Ordinance No. 1042, amending the Ferndale Code of Ordinances, to adopt the 2006 International Plumbing Code, as submitted by CDS Director.
    12. Approval of City Poverty Exemptions Policy Statement and Guidelines, as submitted by Assessor/Treasurer.
    13. Approval of Invoices for Repairs to Snow-Plow Truck, as submitted by DPW Director.
    14. Approval of Travel Resolution for Mayor Covey to travel to Lansing, MI, for the Inaugural State Of The State Address, as submitted by City Clerk.
    15. Approval of License Agreement for use of Library parking spaces, as submitted by City Manager.
    16. Approval of the bills, payrolls as certified by City Manager to be paid subject to review by the Council Finance Committee.
11. Regular Agenda
    1. Consideration of Amended City Council Rules of Procedure
    2. Appointment of Council Members to Boards and Commissions
       1. Mayor Pro-Tem
       2. Board of Zoning Appeals
       3. Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
       4. City Clerk Liaison Committee
       5. City Manager Liaison Committee
       6. Construction Board of Appeals
       7. Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees
       8. Ferndale Community Foundation
       9. Finance Committee
       10. Fire Chief Liaison Committee
       11. Highway Committee
       12. Ordinance Committee
       13. Plan Commission
       14. Police and Fire Retirement System Board of Trustees
       15. Police Chief Liaison Committee
       16. Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) and Alternate
    3. Consideration of Revisions to Sign Ordinance for Sandwich Board Signs
    4. Consideration of Devon Square PILOT Ordinance
    5. Consideration of Bond Cost Repayment Agreement with the Ferndale Public Library Board
12. Council Liaison Reports:
    1. 8 Mile Blvd. Association (8MBA)
    2. Michigan Suburbs Alliance (MSA)
    3. South Oakland County Mayors Association (SOCMA)
    4. Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)
    5. Transportation Riders United (TRU)
    6. Woodward Avenue Action Association (WA3)
13. Call to Council
14. Adjournment