City Council - September 28, 2009

AGENDA

FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, September 28, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

City Hall, 300 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale MI 48220

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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. PRESENTATIONS
   1. Downtown Development Authority
   2. September Beautification Awards and Presentation of Certificates
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5. CALL TO AUDIENCE (Strict half-hour; excess of half-hour immediately prior to Call to Council)
6. 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 September 14, 2009, as submitted by City Clerk.
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   2. Adoption of Travel Resolution for Council Members attending annual National League of Cities Conference and Exposition, as submitted by City Clerk.
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   3. Adoption of Resolution to Participate in Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), as submitted by CDS Director.
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   4. Adoption of Resolution Proclaiming September as Pain Awareness Month, as submitted by City Clerk.
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   5. Adoption of Resolution Encouraging Residents to Utilize Phosphorus Free Fertilizers, as submitted by City Clerk.
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   6. Adoption of Resolution Opposing Any Proposals or Legislation Allowing an Increase in the Size and Weight of Trucks on Michigan’s Highways, as submitted by Mayor.
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   7. Approval of Parade Permit for United Student Assembly for Homecoming Parade to be held on October 2, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. on West Nine Mile from Allen to Pinecrest and along Pinecrest from Nine Mile to Ferndale High School, as submitted by City Clerk.
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   8. Approval to Renew Pawnbrokers’ License at 771 E. Eight Mile Rd. for Cash Your Check Plus, Inc., as submitted by City Clerk.
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   9. Approval of Invoice for Emergency Air Conditioning Repair for 43rd District Court, as submitted by DPW Director.
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   10. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1083, to Amend Section 8.03 K of the Zoning Ordinance in regards to Payment in Lieu of Providing Off-Street Parking in the Central Business District, as submitted by CDS Director.
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   11. Approval of the bills and payrolls as certified by City Manager to be paid subject to review by the Council Finance Committee.
7. Regular Agenda
   1. Appointment of Carrie Roeder to the Arts & Cultural Commission for a term ending December 31, 2011
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   2. Consideration of Proposed Uses for American Legion Hall
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   3. Consideration of Congress of Cities Voting Delegates for the National League of Cities Annual Business Meeting.
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   4. Consideration of Facilitation Services Contract
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   5. Municipal Building Project Update

Consideration of Items Pulled from Consent Agenda, if any.

8. 8. 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)
9. CALL TO COUNCIL
10. CLOSED SESSION - for the purpose of consulting with our Attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific pending litigation because an open meeting would have a detrimental financial effect on the litigating or settlement position of the public body as permitted by Act 267 of 1976 Section 8(e).
11. ADJOURNMENT