City Council - June 8, 2009

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FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, June 8, 2009

A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, June 8, 2009 at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Mayor Covey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. ROLL CALL

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

Absent: none

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

220. Moved by Councilman Galloway, seconded by Councilman Lennon, to approve the agenda as submitted.

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

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

4. CALL TO AUDIENCE

Tom Gagné registered complaints about some questionable, non-family-friendly behavior by Motor City Pride attendees.

Greg Pawlica announced the 338th Army Band will be performing on July 3 at Martin Road Park.

Jerry Olli announced the upcoming Flag Day ceremony at the Elks. Mr. Olli announced the Southeast Oakland Coalition is recruiting an Executive Director.

Fire Chief Schmidt, President of Ferndale Historic Society, asked for donations of high school yearbooks from the 1990’s and 1980’s editions of the high school newspaper, The Eagle.

Frank Flores, American Legion, announced Flag Day events at Ferndale Memorial Gardens.

Joe Mahan told a story to illustrate the economic needs among our neighbors and exhorted Ferndale’s residents to lend a hand.

Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 7:49 p.m. and returned at 7:52 p.m.

5. CONSENT AGENDA

City Attorney Christ requested Item 5D, Consideration of Ordinance No. 1075, be tabled until June 22, 2009. Councilman Galloway requested Item 5A, Approval of Minutes, be pulled from the Consent Agenda to be considered following the Regular Agenda.

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

B. Confirmed the reappointment of Wayne Worosz to the Construction Board of Appeals for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2012

C. Adopted Ordinance No. 1074 amending Chapter 19, Urban Redevelopment, Article III, Housing Commission, Section 19-29, of the Ferndale Code of Ordinances to authorize appointment of a housing commission and designated the City Manager as the appointing official.

D. Tabled until June 22, 2009, consideration of Ordinance No. 1075 amending the City of Ferndale Policemen and Firemen Retirement System to comply with the Internal Revenue Code and related authority to maintain the qualified status of the defined benefit plan.

E. Approved the erection of a moonwalk structure at Geary Park as requested by Dina Krause for Roosevelt Primary School’s end-of-the-year celebration to be held on June 11, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., contingent upon submittal of a permit from the CDS Department for the Moonwalk structure and submittal and review of a certificate of liability insurance naming the City as "additional insured" at least five days prior to the event.

F. Approved the erection of a moonwalk structure at Garbutt Park and approved pony rides provided by Pony Express, c/o Haverhill Farms, 2985 Mckeachie Road, White Lake MI, as requested by Adrian Humphries for a family picnic to be held on June 28, 2009, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m., contingent upon submittal of a permit from the CDS Department for the Moonwalk structure and submittal and review of a certificate of liability insurance naming the City as "additional insured" at least five days prior to the event.

G. Approved the not-to-exceed quote of $3,564 of UIS Programmable Service, Ypsilanti, to move the City’s flow and pressure connections in its Hilton Road water meter pit, expense to be charged to the Water and Sewer Fund, Contractual, account no. 592-818.

H. Approved the extension of the AT&T METRO Act Right of Way Permit extension request and authorized the Mayor to sign.

I. Approved the State Trunkline Maintenance Contract (#2009-0292) between the Michigan Department of Transportation and the City for the period October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2014, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said Contract.

J. Approved the low base bid of $145,303 of Asphalt Specialists, Inc., 1780 East Highwood, Pontiac, to reconstruct the Rosie O’Grady municipal parking lot - $107,351 charged to Auto Parking Fund, Capital, account no. 585-977; and to resurface Bermuda including adding nine parking bays along the west side between Nine Mile and Vester - $37,952 charged to Major Streets Fund, Capital, account no. 202-977, as outlined in the DPW Director’s June 1 memorandum.

K. Approved the bills and payrolls as certified by City Manager to be paid subject to review by the Council Finance Committee.

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

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

6. REGULAR AGENDA

A. Consideration of Street Closure for Fido Does Ferndale.

222. Moved by Galloway, supported by Baker, to approve the Ferndale DDA to host the 2nd Annual Fido Does Ferndale and merchant sidewalk sales on Saturday, July 11, 2009; 15 parking spaces in the Withington Parking Lot along the northwest end of the lot closed for vendors; and the street closure of Planavon from West Nine Mile to the Withington Alley from 7am – 6pm.

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

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

B. Consideration of American Legion Hall Lease Request.

223. Moved by Galloway, supported by Baker, to direct the City Attorney to negotiate and the City Manager to execute a six-month lease with no holdover period including indemnification, maintenance, rent, termination, and other provisions as the City Attorney deems appropriate at fair market rates for leasing the American Legion Hall to the American Legion.

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

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

C. Consideration of Brand Development Proposal.

224. Moved by Baker, supported by Lennon, to participate in the Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge and Royal Oak brand development collaboration with the cost to be charged to account no. 101-101-885, Special Events/Programs.

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

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

D. Consideration of Resolution to participate in the National League of Cities and CVS Caremark discount card program for prescription drugs.

225. Moved by Baker, supported by Gumbleton, to adopt the Resolution to participate in the National League of Cities and CVS Caremark discount drug card program.

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

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

E. Consideration of Resolution regarding Bills passed by the Transportation Funding Task Force.

226. Moved by Lennon, supported by Baker, to adopt the Resolution calling on the State Legislature to fund Michigan’s crumbling road system by enacting the Bills proposed by the members of the Transportation Funding Task Force; and the City Clerk is directed to send copies of the Resolution to our State Legislator.

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

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

F. Consideration of Resolution proclaiming June 2009 as Gay Pride Month in the City of Ferndale and recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the birth of the Modern Gay Rights Movement.

227. Moved by Galloway, supported by Baker, to adopt the Resolution declaring June 2009 as Gay Pride Month in Ferndale and Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the birth of the Modern Gay Rights Movement.

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

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

5. CONSENT AGENDA (continued)

A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 26, 2009.

228. Moved by Galloway, supported by Baker, to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting held May 26, 2009, as amended to add, under Resolution No. 204, that Motor City Pride would recognize the City of Ferndale as the sponsor of the Family Activities Tent.

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

NAYS: None

MOTION CARRIED

7. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS - none

B. Michigan Suburbs Alliance (MSA). Mayor Covey reported on the Millennial Mayors’ Congress.

E. Transportation Riders United (TRU). Councilman Galloway reported on recent activities of TRU.

8. CALL TO COUNCIL

229. Recreation Director Hall announced upcoming events.

230. City Clerk Tallman reported on the status of recruitment for the Deputy City Clerk position.

231. City Manager Bruner recognized Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Hubank’s 20th anniversary with the City.

232. Councilwoman Baker expressed frustration that statewide discussions about roads don’t include consideration of sustainability as opposed to sprawl.

233. Moved by Mayor Covey, supported unanimously to adopt the Resolution of Condolence for the family of Donna V. Calnen.

RESOLUTION ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

234. Councilwoman Gumbleton commended those responsible for the Memorial Day parade.

235. Councilman Galloway reported the Magic Bag and The Bosco are going smoke-free, and announced he is running for re-election to City Council.

236. Mayor Covey announced the upcoming Gay Pride Banquet, noted President Obama is the first president to issue a proclamation recognizing Gay Pride Month, announced an upcoming fundraiser for AIDS prevention and offered his thoughts on the success of Motor City Pride.

10. ADJOURNMENT

There being no objections, Mayor Covey adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.

Craig Covey, Mayor

J. Cherilynn Tallman, City Clerk

ATTACHMENT A

CITY OF FERNDALE

RESOLUTION 2009 - 225

Resolution to Participate in NLC Prescription Discount Card Program

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, Michigan 48220 on the 8th day of June, 2009

The following Resolution was moved by Councilwoman Baker, and seconded by Councilwoman Gumbleton:

Many citizens of Ferndale are among the millions of Americans without health insurance or with limited prescription drug coverage; and

The National League of Cities is sponsoring a program in collaboration with CVS Caremark to provide relief to city residents around the country from the high cost of prescription drugs; and

NLC Prescription Discount Card Program will be available to member cities of NLC at no cost to those cities; and

CVS Caremark will provide participating cities with prescription discount cards, marketing materials and customer support; and

The discount cards offer an average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of most prescription drugs, has no enrollment form or membership fee, no restrictions based on the resident’s age or income level, and may be used by city residents and their families any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Ferndale that the City of Ferndale will inform the National League of Cities of its intent to participate in the NLC Prescription Discount Card Program and will work with NLC and CVS Caremark to implement the program to the benefit of the residents of Ferndale.

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

NAYS: None

ABSENT: None

RESOLUTION ADOPTED

ATTACHMENT B