Summary
FERNDALE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday,
November 24, 2008
A Regular
Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, November 24,
2008 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
476. Moved by Lennon, seconded by Baker, to approve the agenda as
submitted.
AYES: Council Members Baker, Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon, Mayor
Covey
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. Introduction of Council Youth Delegate for 2009, Molly Breen-Bondie
Former Mayor Porter introduced Ms. Molly Breen-Bondie, a freshman
at Ferndale High School, and the Council Youth Delegate for 2009.
Ms. Breen-Bondie updated Council on activities at Ferndale High
School.
B. National Adopt-A-Watt Program
Tom Wither presented the National Adopt-A-Watt program, noting:
An (SPVL), or Sponsor-able Photo-Voltaic Light, is a complete
solar lighting system that uniquely provides clean lighting that
reduces operating costs, and generates revenue. The SPVL is
comprised of a solar array, light fixture, electronics, battery, and
an acknowledgment sign. SPVLs can be attached to any standard light
pole (new or existing). SPVLs can be used as stand-alone lighting
systems, or their sun-generated lighting can be used to backup and
or supplement grid-supplied electricity.
An (SPVD), or Sponsor-able Photo-Voltaic Display, is a complete
solar electric system that uniquely generates both clean energy and
income. The SPVD is comprised of a 5'x7' solar array, with a DClAC
inverter, disconnects, mounting pole and an acknowledgment sign. The
SPVD is wired and attached to any standard electrical service panel.
Its sun-generated electricity is used to reduce the need for
grid-supplied electricity and has the environmental impact of
planting (50) trees.
The goal of the program is to create a new, combined, solar
energy/alternative media platform that will increase clean energy
awareness and initiate a chain reaction of participation. Design a
sponsorship program for these new platforms that will, at no cost,
permit institutions (Hosts) to become 'part of the solution' and
offer (Sponsors) a high-profile opportunity to generate favorable
'brand awareness' and Return On Investment (ROI) to encourage their
support.
C. 8 Mile Blvd. Association
City Clerk Tallman noted a presentation by 8 Mile Blvd.
Association should not have been included on the agenda.
5. CALL TO AUDIENCE
Julie Glazier, Publicity Chair for Ferndale Youth Assistance,
reported on the Bowl-a-thon fundraiser’s success and announced a
volunteer appreciation event to be held on December 10 at 7:30 at
Ferndale High School.
Greg Pawlica and Jeanne Davis announced a December 5 fundraising
event for Goodfellows which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of
the end of Prohibition at multiple venues in Ferndale.
Chris Hughes, Marketing Director for the Downtown Development
Authority, announced free parking for the month of December and the
Holiday Ice Festival on December 13.
Timothy Risk, Environmental Impact Commission (EIC), expressed
the EIC’s support of the Adopt-a-Watt program.
Former Mayor Porter shared an inspirational poem as published in
Mitch Albom’s column.
Mayor Covey left Council Chambers at 8:11 p.m. and returned at
8:13 p.m.
Councilman Lennon left Council Chambers at 8:12 p.m. and returned
at 8:15 p.m.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
477. Moved by Baker, seconded by Gumbleton, to approve the
Consent Agenda as submitted:
A. Approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 10,
2008.
B. Approved filling the Deputy Administrative Services Director
position.
C. Confirmed the re-appointments of Guy Scavone and Doug Wehner
to the Ferndale Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for terms ending
December 12, 2011.
D. Approved resolution and permit application allowing the City
to work on Woodward Avenue and on Eight Mile Road in 2009.
E. Approved payment of invoice in the amount of $7,100 from
Premier Rinks, Inc., for 24 roller-hockey side boards, and to charge
the expense to DPW General, Operating Supplies, account number
101-441-740.
F. Approved payment of invoice in the amount of $31,693 from
Duncan Parking Technologies, 340 Industrial Park Road, Harrison AK,
for 210 electronic parking meter heads and to charge the expense to
the Auto Parking Fund, Operating Supplies, account number 585-740.
G. Approved purchasing from ATSI one model #MST700 multi-switch
tester for traffic signals for $3,045, and to charge the expense to
the Major Streets Fund, Capital, account no. 202-977.
H. Approved the purchase of BS&A software as included in CDS’s
2009 approved budget, charged to account #101-371-977.
I. 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, Baker, Mayor Covey
NAYS: None
ABSENT FROM TABLE: Councilman Lennon
MOTION CARRIED
7. REGULAR AGENDA
A. Approval of the date change for the DIY Street Fair and Funky
Ferndale Art Fair.
478. Moved by Baker, seconded by Gumbleton, to approve the date
change for the DIY Street Fair and Funky Ferndale Art Fair from
September 19 & 20, 2009 to September 26 & 27, 2009.
AYES: Council Members Gumbleton, Baker, Galloway, Lennon, Mayor
Covey
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
8. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
C. South Oakland County Mayors Association (SOCMA) – Mayor Covey
announced the next dinner will be held in December in Troy, and he
and City Manager Bruner will attend.
D. Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) – City
Manager Bruner announced SEMCOG will be airing a regional mass
transit program on cable.
9. CALL TO COUNCIL
479. Chief of Police Kitchen urged safety over the holiday
weekend and announced extra walking patrols are scheduled in the
downtown area.
480. DPW Director Photiades reported leaf pickup is on schedule,
with December 5th being the last day of the program. He urged
residents to get their leaves to the curb early.
481. Fire Chief Schmidt wished all a happy Thanksgiving.
482. Recreation Director Hall congratulated Paige Gembarski and
the seniors on a successful Holiday Showcase this past weekend and
reported the Kulick Center now has a Facebook page.
483. City Manager Bruner asked for action from Council to
encourage Oakland County to lengthen the nine (9) month timetable
for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
484. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lennon, to adopt the Resolution
encouraging Oakland County to lengthen the nine (9) month timetable
to obligate Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds.
AYES: Council Members Lennon, Baker, Galloway, Gumbleton, Mayor
Covey
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
485. Councilwoman Baker requested the City Clerk to forward
Council’s contact information to Miss Breen-Bondie. Mayor Covey and
Councilman Lennon requested that Council be provided with updated
contact information from Council appointees and that the information
also be forwarded to Miss Breen-Bondie.
486. Councilman Lennon urged residents and businesses to keep
sidewalks clean of snow.
487. Councilwoman Gumbleton asked that the next agenda include
consideration of a Resolution urging Congress and the President to
partner with cities on economic recovery. Councilwoman Gumbleton
promoted the Detroit Thanksgiving parade and Noel Night on December
6 in downtown Detroit.
488. Councilman Galloway announced a partnership between the
South Oakland Shelter and First Baptist Church to coordinate care
for the homeless and urged residents to contact him at
t.scott.galloway@gmail.com or 248-414-6564 for more
information.
489. Mayor Covey announced Zion Lutheran Church will be holding
an World AIDS Day ecumenical service on December 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Covey announced Michigan AIDS Prevention Project (MAPP) is
merging with Michigan AIDS Fund, and an official announcement will
be made on December 1. Mayor Covey encouraged cost savings by
shopping locally and urged residents to remember local charities.
10. CLOSED SESSION - for the purpose of considering the purchase
or lease of real property pursuant to Section 8d of the Open
Meetings Act, Act 267 of 1976.
490. Moved by Lennon, seconded by Gumbleton, to adjourn to closed
session for the purpose of considering the purchase or lease of real
property pursuant to Section 8d of the Open Meetings Act, Act 267 of
1976.
AYES: Council Members Baker, Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon, Mayor
Covey
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Covey adjourned the meeting to closed session at 8:34 p.m.
and reconvened to open session at p.m.
491. Moved by Galloway, seconded by Lennon, to direct the City
Attorney to extend an offer to purchase the American Legion Hall
property located at 1741 Livernois at a price of $120,000.00 with an
earnest money deposit of $1,000.00 and to direct him to pursue
negotiations pursuant to the expressed will of Council, and to
direct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the initial purchase
agreement.
AYES: Council Members Galloway, Gumbleton, Lennon, Baker, Mayor
Covey
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no objections, Mayor Covey adjourned the meeting at
8:59 p.m.
J. Cherilynn Tallman, City Clerk
