Looking through old photos was so much fun last week, I thought I would share some more. The following were taken during the second half of 2005.

Above, the most stolen photos on our website, taken 17 days apart.
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Resolutions were added regarding a maintenance agreement with the schools for Veterans Park and sale of a property on Alice. #4 was moved to #2. Zwolak asked why a resolution he offered was not put on the agenda. Tungate said that Allen told him it wasn’t a legal resolution because an employee was named and the decision wasn’t up to council. Gordon and Zwolak moved to add it to the agenda, but I believe the mayor moved on without taking a vote.

Saleh Almasmari was waiting for a letter from the city about a change in the law after he talked to the council about ice cream trucks, but received a ticket instead.

Mike Nemith was ticketed by code enforcement for a pile of wood that has been on his property for 40 years.

Consent agenda passed unanimously.

Zwolak and Gordon tried to withhold vendor payments to save money for payroll. Nazarko said it wouldn’t help because he is already withholding payments where he can. Gordon complained that purchases from Office Depot are not a core service to residents. Fund warrants passed 4-2.
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St Florian Parish Strawberry Festival 2012
Saturday, May 5 from 5 pm to 11 pm & Sunday, May 6 from 1 pm to 9 pm

Delicious Polish Food
Our famous City Chicken and Meatball Dinners (while they last)
Stuffed Cabbage, Kielbasa, Potato Pancakes, Pierogi, Nalesniki and more
Foods available starting Saturday @ Noon

Strawberry Bakery
Pies, Tarts, Sundaes, Pastries and More

Firefighter’s Parade and Mass Saturday, May 5 at 3:30

Great attractions
Performances by the Best Local Polish Dance Ensembles

Saturday – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Sunday – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Main Raffle Drawing
Sunday, May 6 at 9:30 pm
$3,500.00 in prizes
Hourly 50/50, Pull Tabs, Tin Can Auction, Quilter’s Raffle

All Class Reunion, Saturday, May 5

Tour Our Historic Church, Founded 1908
Sunday, May 6, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm every hour

Entertainment
Saturday
The Polish Muslims – 5pm-9pm
DJ Adam – 7pm-11pm
Sunday
Alex Tone – 2pm-7pm
The Kielbasa Kings Polka Band 5pm-9pm

Dance and Dine in our Church Hall or Heated Tent

We’re on Facebook: St Florian Strawberry Festival

St. Florian Parish is located East of I-75 and South of Davison in Hamtramck (just north of Holbrook) www.stflorianparish.org

This is the budget that was given to the City Council by Erik Tungate at the work session on Tuesday.

2012-13 budget proposal

There is another meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers.

The below passages are excerpts from the police report. Read the entire report and see the rest of the photos here.

INTERVIEW WITH COMPLAINANT [M] NYE
R.O asked NYE what had happened. NYE started by saying earlier in the night she had gone back to her hotel room during a wedding reception because she was not feeling well. NYE stated that around 0130 hours she woke up and checked her phone for the boat scedule times. NYE stated at the time she was checking her phone, her boyfriend, who was identified as ERIK TUNGATE, came into the room. NYE stated that TUNGATE came into the room extremely intoxicated. NYE stated that TUNGATE became belligerent, accusing her of cheating on him by texting other men. NYE stated that her boyfriend gets very belligerent towards her when he has been drinking. NYE stated TUNGATE then came after her. R.O asked her what she meant by “he came after her”. NYE stated she felt threatened that he was going to hurt her. NYE stated she pushed TUNGATE back. NYE stated TUNGATE hit her in her face, chipping her front tooth. R.O observed NYE’s lip to be cut with clotted blood. NYE stated that TUNGATE had thrown her down on the ground in the bathroom and he was choking her. NYE stated that he was shoking her so bad, she could not even breath. NYE stated TUNGATE then tossed her across the room. NYE stated that TUNGATE then went to hit her, but his right hand ended up hitting the T.V.stand.

NYE stated that TUNGATE told her to “Get the fuck out” and she started to pack her items. NYE stated she got dressed and grabbed the first pair of shoes that she could before leaving the room. NYE stated she went over to the Pink Pony bar where she had police called. R.O asked how long her and TUNGATE had been dating. NYE stated that she had been dating him for about 8 months and have been living in the same household since March of this year. See Trooper Hunt’s supplemental report for further information (83-803-11).

INJURIES: NYE had some visible injuries to her person. R.O observed a bruised chin, split lip, and a chipped front tooth. R.O also observed a bruise to her upper left arm, scratches on her lower back, a bruise on her right leg, and marks on the right side of her neck. ERIK TUNGATE had a cut on his left upper eyebrow as well as a swollen left eye.

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INTERVIEW WITH SUSPECT/ARRESTED ERIK TUNGATE:
R.O and Trooper Hunt arrived at Room 309 in the Murray Hotel to make contact with TUNGATE. R.O knocked on the door and TUNGATE asked who it was. R.O identified himself as Mackinac Island Police. TUNGATE opened the door. R.O observed TUNGATE standing there with a bloodied shirt and the room was in disarray. Trooper Hunt asked TUNGATE to step out of the room into the hallway. Trooper Hunt patted down TUNGATE to check for any weapons on his person. TUNGATE was asked what had happened in the night. TUNGATE stated that he got into an argument with his girlfriend when he came into the room. R.O asked him to start from the beginning of the night. TUNGATE stated his girlfriend, [M] NYE, left right in the middle of dinner. TUNGATE stated he then went to check on NYE since he was wondering what happened. TUNGATE stated he went into the room but was unable to wake NYE. TUNGATE stated she was breathing so he just left her be.

TUNGATE stated he left the room and went back to the Pink Pony. TUNGATE stated he then at the end of the night went back into the room. TUNGATE first stated that NYE was sleeping in the bed, later on again in questioning, TUNGATE had changed his story stating that NYE was awake and upright in the bed. TUNGATE stated that when he entered into the room NYE was yelling at him. TUNGATE stated that she came after him and he had to shove her back. TUNGATE stated she then “went off” on him and punched him in his eye. When asked how the T.V stand was broken, TUNGATE had no idea. TUNGATE did admit to holding NYE on the ground, only to attempt to calm her down. R.O asked TUNGATE why he did not attempt to leave after he was hit by NYE. TUNGATE stated that she was blocking the door preventing him in doing so. R.O asked TUNGATE why he did not call police when she hit him. TUNGATE said that he would never call police for a female hitting him. When asked how the lamp in the room broke or how the tables broke, TUNGATE stated that he did not know. R.O asked TUNGATE if he had hit NYE at any point during the night and he stated “No.” TUNGATE did admit to drinking during the night stating that he was at a wedding reception. R.O asked TUNGATE how long he and NYE had been dating. TUNGATE stated approximately 8 months.

ACTION TAKEN:
R.O charged ERIK TUNGATE with aggravated assault as well as MDOP to property. TUNGATE damaged the T.V Stand as well as the lamp in room #309 of the Murray Hotel. TUNGATE was lodged for the arrest. Citation #3285.

This is where you’ll be able to find me this “Wet Monday”. Bring your own willow switches.

Come celebrate the passing of lent Polish style.
NO COVER
Polish cuisine and booze (Sobieski Vodka and Tyskie beer)
Drink Specials
Polka Music
Giveaways
Live performances by:

Come on down and Polka with us!

After lurking around the old glass building on Denton for more than an hour one day, I decided to hike along the south side of the train tracks from Joseph Campau.

There is still some train-related junk in the yard, such as these “durable rumping posts” by the Mechanical Mfg Co in Chicago. I asked the Economic Development Director about ownership, and the parcel on the corner is owned by the city. It may be the site of a passenger train station some time in the future. (No joke!)
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PRELIMINARY MATTERS

1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Pledge of allegiance to the flag
4. Agenda approval
5. Proclamations/presentations/recognitions/announcements
6. Public comments: Agenda items (5 minutes allowed per person)
Non-agenda items (2 minutes allowed per person)

SECTION I: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

The following items will be adopted on a single motion without discussion unless a councilmember requests separate consideration.

1. City Council Meeting Minutes:
a. Regular Meeting – March 27, 2012

SECTION II: NEW BUSINESS – Ordinance introductions and resolutions for initial consideration.

1. FUND WARRANT LIST AND PAYROLL.

2. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2012-13 BUDGET CALENDAR. Placed on the agenda by Acting City Manager Tungate.

3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHANGE OF CURRENT HEALTH COVERAGE WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD (BCBS) OF MICHIGAN FROM FLEX BLUE 3 TO SIMPLY BLUE WITH HSA CONTRIBUTION. Placed on the agenda by Finance Director Nazarko.

4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAMTRAMCK AND MAX GARBARINO AS POLICE CHIEF. Placed on the agenda by Acting City Manager Tungate.

5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAMTRAMCK AND PAUL WILK AS FIRE CHIEF. Placed on the agenda by Acting City Manager Tungate.

6. RESOLUTION APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT TO THE DDA OF THIRTY ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($31,675.00) FROM THE ACT 51 FUND FOR CONCRETE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT. Placed on the agenda by DDA Manager Grow.

7. RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING UP TO $15,000 FOR THE REPAIR AND OR PURCHASE OF ALL VIDEOAND AUDIO EQUIPMENT LOCATED NEXT TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER FOR THE PURPOSE OF CORRECTING AND IMPROVING THE BROADCASTING OF ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS. Placed on the agenda by Councilmember Gordon.

8. RESOLUTION MANDATING ALL COUNCIL MEETINGS BE PUBLICLY TELEVISED, RECORDED, RE-BROADCASTED TWICE A WEEK, AND RECORDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING THOSE RECORDINGS ON FILE AT OUR LIBRARY FOR PUBLIC ACCESS. Placed on the agenda by Councilmember Gordon.

9. RESOLUTION REQUIRING ALL LEGAL DETAILED BILLING TO BE ATTACHED TO ALL FUND WARRANTS. Placed on the agenda by Councilmember Gordon.

10. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DETROIT-WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR FREE COMMUNITY AND POLICE PARTNERSHIP ADVOCACY (CAPPA) POLICE TRAINING.
Placed on the agenda by Police Chief Garbarino.

11. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE HAMTRAMCK POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH REGARD TO THE 2012 JAG APPLICATION. Placed on the agenda by Police Chief Garbarino.

12. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR THE ACTING CITY MANAGER. Placed on the agenda by Councilmember Gordon.

SECTION III: OTHER ITEMS

1. Mayor’s Report
2. Mayor ProTem’s Report
3. City Manager’s Report
4. Public comments
5. Non-agenda items and other business

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.

According to the October 27th St. Ignace News’ Court Reports, Hamtramck’s acting City Manager, Erik Tungate has been charged with assault:

Erik Tungate, 35, of Detroit, waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to circuit court on one count assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. (Mackinac Island Police)

The 11th Circuit Court clerk confirms that there was a final pre-trial hearing on March 23rd, and a trial date will be set within the next two weeks.

Story developing.