Hamtramck Star

PRELIMINARY MATTERS

1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Pledge of allegiance to the flag
4. Proclamations/presentations/recognitions
5. Public comments concerning agenda items

SECTION I: PUBLIC HEARINGS--Public hearings on matters previously scheduled and noticed.

SECTION II: UNFINISHED BUSINESS--Ordinances scheduled for second reading and ordinances or resolutions previously postponed.

1. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND CODE OF ETHICS POLICY FOR THE CITY OF HAMTRAMCK In accordance with the Hamtramck City Charter, the city manager and city attorney prepared and submitted on April 11, 2006 a code of ethics and conflicts of interest ordinance which is not in conflict with MCL 15.321, et seq. The charter says the ordinance shall include, but not be limited to: acting in an official capacity in matters in which the officer has a private financial interest clearly separate from that of the general public; the acceptance of gifts and other things of value; acting in a private capacity on matters dealt with as a public official; the use of confidential information; and the appearance of city officers before other city agencies on behalf of private interests. This ordinance shall provide for reasonable public disclosure of finances by elected officials. Last considered February 13, 2007. Reconsideration requested by councilmember Zwolak.

Follow up:

SECTION III: NEW BUSINESS--Ordinance introductions and resolutions for initial consideration.

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND ALLEYS IN DESIGNATED AREAS Services would be provided at the following costs: milling and shaping--$0.83 per square yard, overband crack sealing at $1.60 per pound, micro slurry seal at $1.75 per square yard, single-chip seal at $1.30 per square yard, double-chip seal at $3.163 per square yard, and sweeping at $0.12 per square yard. The total cost for the scheduled streets and alleys is $273,430.03.

2. RESOLUTION CREATING SEVEN SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD POSITIONS FOR 26 WEEKS AT THE REQUEST OF THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE Amends the budget and appropriates $11,000 from the 2007-08 general fund budget for equipment, training, and a stipend of $50 a week for seven crossing guards. Placed on the agenda by councilmember Klein.

3. RESOLUTION ABSOLVING COUNCILMEMBER SHAHAB AHMED OF ANY WRONGDOING Accusations were made at the June 12, 2007 meeting that there was possible wrongdoing by councilmember Ahmed; these accusations were investigated by the city attorney. Placed on the agenda by councilmember Klein.

4. RESOLUTION REQUESTING DRAFTING OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
DUMPSTERS Directs the preparation of an ordinance covering the placement, marking, and licensing of dumpsters placed upon streets, alleys and public property. Placed on the agenda by councilmember Zowlak.

5. RESOLUTION EXTENDING AN APOLOGY TO THE HAMTRAMCK SCHOOL BOARD
Extending an apology to the Hamtramck School Board for the way the city council terminated the lease with the board and the recreation department and the city at Veterans’ Memorial Park. Placed on the agenda by councilmember Zowlak.

6. RESOLUTION REQUESTING AN APOLOGY FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBERS FOR
STATEMENTS AGAINST ANOTHER COUNCILMEMBER Requesting an apology from councilmembers for statements against another councilmember because of a request made to replace a city stop sign at a pedestrian crossing. Placed on the agenda by councilmember Zwolak.

SECTION IV: CONSENT AGENDA
The following items will be adopted on a single motion without discussion unless a councilmember
requests separate consideration.

1. City council meeting minutes--
a. June 26, 2007

2. Board and commission minutes--
a. Hamtramck Human Relations Commission--June 19, 2007
b. Hamtramck Historical Commission--April 25, May 15, and May 30, 2007

3. Fund warrant list and payroll. Backup materials for all bills listed for payment are available in
the controller's office.

4. Payment of outstanding bills to Highway Maintenance and Construction Company

5. Correspondence
a. Appointment by Mayor Majewski of Megan Slappey of 5008 Belmont to the Hamtramck
Human Relations Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2010.
b. Appointment by Mayor Majewski of Dahan Alnajjar of 8559 Joseph Campau to the
Hamtramck Human Relations Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2010.

6. RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF AND APPROVING THE DETROIT
AREA AGENCY ON AGING ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR
2008 The plan calls for a $7,459,400 budget for home care assistance, home-delivered meals,
medication management, respite care, adult day care, congregate meals, legal assistance and
senior center staffing for Region 1-A, which includes Detroit, the five Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park.

7. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH JAMES
DOYLE Extends the employment agreement with James Doyle.

8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
HEXAGRAM, INC. The firm will supply updates and enhancements to STAR® System Hexagram Developed Software as and when released for the water meter reading system.

9. RESOLUTION CANCELING THE JULY 24, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING The city manager, mayor and some city councilmembers have indicated that they will be unavailable on July 24, 2007. The meeting would be canceled and the next meeting held August 14, 2007 unless
a special meeting is called.

SECTION V: OTHER ITEMS
1. City manager’s reports
a. Fire department report
b. Police department report
c. Proceeding with the sale of three 2002 Chevrolet Impalas
e. Bicycle trail report
f. Michigan Municipal League Convention, September 18-20

2. Non-agenda items and other business

3. Public comments
a. Representative Bert Johnson

SECTION VI: CLOSED SESSION
The city council will meet in closed session with legal counsel to review the status of ongoing litigation and labor negotiations with municipal employee bargaining units.

ADJOURNMENT

NOTE: Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the city clerk’s office at (313) 876-7700, 48 hours before the meeting. Staff will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.