Inkster public meetings in 2022
6 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting(s)
The City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. No new business or board appointments were addressed during the session.
- Approved agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (4-1)
City Council Meeting(s)
The City Council approved the administration's support for three Michigan Department of Natural Resources Spark Grant applications. Additionally, the council reappointed two members to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Authorized Spark Grant application for Inkster Greenway Phase 3 design and construction requesting $1,000,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Authorized Spark Grant application for revitalization of Community Wheatley Park (Unanimous)
- Authorized Spark Grant application for revitalization of Community Brookside Park (Unanimous)
- Reappointed Ruth E. Williams to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring 12/31/2025 (Unanimous)
- Reappointed Norma McDaniel to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring 12/31/2025 (Unanimous)
- Approved the agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved the consent agenda (Unanimous)
Zoning & Housing Appeals Board
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variances for Restoration Chapel International at 646 Inkster. The board also adopted the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Approved variance from minimum buffer distance between religious uses (3-1)
- Approved variance from minimum lot size for religious uses (2-1)
- Approved 2023 ZBA Meeting Schedule (4-0)
- Adopted October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended approval of text amendments regarding marijuana uses, standards, and business licensing. The commission also approved its 2023-2024 meeting calendar. A conceptual review of the Lemoyne Gardens development was presented for informational purposes.
- Recommended approval of (TA) amendment of marijuana uses and standards (6-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Planning Commission Calendar
- Adopted September 26, 2022 and October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Selected Option 1 for marijuana zoning ordinance update to take to City Council
City Council Meeting(s)
The City Council approved amendments to the FY 2022-2023 budget and authorized a grant application for water infrastructure. The council also approved two vacant land sales and a special land use permit for a religious institution.
- Approved FY 2022-2023 Budget amendments (5-0)
- Authorized State High Water Infrastructure Grant application for Carlysle Pump Station (5-0)
- Approved special land use permit for religious institution at 646 Inkster Road (4-1)
- Authorized sale of vacant parcel on Isabelle St to Ivory and Tamika Burks for $1,500.00 (5-0)
- Authorized sale of vacant parcel on Harrison Street to Connie Mitchell for $1,500.00 (5-0)
- Approved Amendment #1 to Water Services Contract with Great Lakes Water Authority (5-0)
- Approved MOU between IAFF and City of Inkster regarding Sergeant promotions (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda (4-1)
City Council Meeting(s)
The City Council authorized the sale of the former City Hall building and approved the purchase of four vacant parcels. The council also accepted a $50,000 grant for a fitness project.
- Approved sale of former City Hall (parcel #44018030181000a 1.13) to SACD/Nokia Smart Cities for $25,000 (4-2)
- Accepted $50,000 National Fitness Campaign grant and adoption of the Fitness Court (6-0)
- Approved purchase of two vacant parcels at 26043 and 26053 Dartmouth for $18,143.48 (6-0)
- Approved purchase of two vacant parcels on east side of Bayhan St. for $3,000.00 (6-0)
- Approved agenda with removal of Item 5A Consent Agenda (Unanimous)