City Council
Regular MeetingCenter Line, MI · January 8, 2018
Minutes
CITY OF CENTER LINE
MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY JANUARY 8, 2018
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Center Line, Michigan held on Monday January 8, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers.
Present: Council Members, Peter Harenski, Ron Lapham, James Reid, Richard Moeller and Mayor Binson Also present
were Dennis Champine City Manager/Clerk, and Mark Knapp, Finance Director, Paul Myszenski, Public Safety Director, and
Gary McKinney, DPW Superintendent.
Mayor Binson led the Pledge of the Allegiance.
MOTION by Councilperson Reid supported by Councilperson Moeller to adopt the agenda amended adding to Council Action
IX-7 Change in April Council meeting date.
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED.
Administrative Response to issues or questions raised during previous meeting.
City Manager stated there was no issues that needed to be addressed
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Resident asked about Fireworks Ordinance – wanted to know about having our ordinance changed to be similar to Warren
Fireworks Ordinance. He is still continuing to have issues with residents on his street.
City Manager responded to this question - stated ordinance that we have is about as much as we can do based on the state
statue – this is per the city attorney.
PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing was held for the CDBG Funding. – Representative from Care House gave a presentation regarding the
services they offer. With there being no other interested parties present – the public hearing was closed.
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Members were appointed to various boards.
Motion by Councilperson Reid, supported by Councilperson Moeller to reappoint the various board members with their new
term dates.
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED.
Gary McKinney introduced his new DPW Employees to Mayor and Council
COUNCIL ACTION
1. Request for approval CDBG Funding
Communication from the DPW Superintendent requesting council approve Funding for either wireless service at two public
parks or renovations of the Parks and Recreation Kitchen
After much discussion regarding allocating funds for different non=profit applications and issues of concern at the Parks &
Recreation a motion was made for allocation of the funds:
MOTION by Councilperson Lapham, supported by Councilperson Harenski to allocate to $1,200 to Care House and $500.00
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
SECOND MOTION by Councilperson Moeller, supported by Councilperson Lapham to allocate the remaining funds of
$23,872 for the kitchen renovations at the Parks and Recreation building.
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
2. Approval of Basic COBRA Agreement
Communication from the City Manager requesting council approve the Basic COBRA agreement
MOTION by Councilperson Lapham, supported by Councilperson Reid to approve Basic COBRA Agreement.
Ayes 5 Nays: 0 MOTION CARRIED
3. Request for approval of Great Lakes Water Authority Agreement
Communication from the city manager requesting council approve the Great Lakes Water Authority Agreement
MOTION by Councilperson Harenski. supported by Councilperson Lapham to wave the reading and approve the Great Lakes
Water Authority Agreement
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
4. Request for approval of amendments to the Medical Marihuana Facilities Ordinance.
Communication from the city manager requesting council approve the amendments to the Medical Marihuana Ordinance.
MOTION by Councilperson Moeller, supported by Councilperson Reid to waive the reading and approve the amendments to
the Medical Marihuana ordinances.
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
5. Approval of the Deficit Reduction Plan
Communication from the Finance Director requesting council approve the Deficit Reduction Plan
MOTION by Councilperson Reid supported by Councilperson Harenski to waive the reading and approve the deficit reduction
plan
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED.
6. Discussion of Employee Compensation.
Mayor Binson had requested this item be placed on the agenda for discussion – Communication from the city manager
requesting approve a wage increase for the Deputy Clerk.
After much discussion, it was agreed to approve the wage increase for the Deputy Clerk effective January 8, 2018
MOTION by Councilperson Reid, supported by Councilperson Lapham to approve the increase for the deputy clerk, to be
effective immediately.
AYES: NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
7. Approval of change to the April 2, 2018 Council Meeting
Communication from the city manager requesting council approve the change of the Aril 2nd Council meeting to the second
Monday – April 9, 2018
Motion by Councilperson Moeller, supported by Councilperson Harenski to approve the change in the April Council Meeting to
be changed to the second Monday – April 9, 2018
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
CONSENT AGENDA (All items under the consent agenda are considered routine by Mayor and Council and will be approved
by one motion, unless a Council member or audience member requests that the item be removed and added on a separate
agenda item).
Councilperson Lapham requested # 1 – Vouchers for the month of December and the Mayor requested #5 – approval of the
Belle Trail Proposed Route be pulled for discussion.
MOTION by Councilperson Moeller, supported by Councilperson Harenski to approve consent agenda items 2, 3, 4, and 6.
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED.
2. Approval of the minutes for the December 4, 2017 regular council meeting
3. Approval to extend the agreement for the Cross Connections inspections.
4. Approval of MCC denial letter
6. Approval of Iron Belle Bike Trail Reimbursement Grant
After discussion of various vouchers and questions being answered, a motion was made to approve the December vouchers.
MOTION by Councilperson Reid, supported by Councilperson Harenski to approve the vouchers for the month of December
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
After discussion regarding the Iron Bell Trail Proposed new route and motion was made to approve the new route.
MOTION by Councilperson Harenski, supported by Councilperson Lapham to approve the proposed route for the Iron Belle
Trail.
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Harenski made mention of the ice rink is now open
Councilperson Lapham – Asked about shear pins on the snow blower. Question the Public Safety Director on the K-9
Councilperson Reid had nothing to report on
Councilperson Moeller mentioned the Spanish class being held at the library on January 17, 2018
MAYOR’S COMMENT
Mayor – Winter storytelling January 19, 2017 at 6:00 pm. Wished everyone a Happy New Year.
MANAGER’S REPORT
Had nothing to report on
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Councilperson Reid, supported by Councilperson Harenski to adjourn the council meeting at 9:07 pm p.m.
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Meeting adjourned at 9:07 pm Dennis Champine
City Manager/Clerk
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Agenda
City of Center Line
City Council/Municipal Bldg.
7070 E. Ten Mile Road
Center Line Ml 48015
Phone: (586) 757-6800
NOTICE OF REGuLAR COUNCIL MEETING
Thflonday January 8, 20'l8
7:30 p.m.
Agenda
Call to Order.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call.
Adoption of Agenda.
Administrative response to issues or questions raised during previous meetings.
Vl. Audience Comments
Vll. Public Hearing
1 . CDBG
Vlll. Boards and Commissions
1. Appointment to Boards & Commissions
IX. Council Action
1. Request for Approval of CDBG funding
a. Communication from the DPW Superintendent requesting council approve the CDBG
Funding for wireless service at two public parks and renovations of the Parks and
Recreation Kitchen.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: That council approve the CDBG Funding for the wireless service at
two public parks and the renovations of the Parks and Recreation Kitchen.
2. Request for approval of the Basic COBRA Agreement
a. Communication from the city manager requesting council approve the Basic COBRA
Agreement.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: That council approve the Basic COBRA Agreement.
3. Approval of the Great Lakes Water Authority Agreement
a. Communication from the city manager requesting council approve the Great Lakes Water
Authority Agreement.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: That council waive the reading and approve the Great Lakes Water
Authority Agreement.
4. Approval of amendment to the Medical Marihuana Ordinance
a. Communication from the city manager requesting council approve the amendment to the
Medical Marihuana Ordinance
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: That council waive the reading and approve the amendment to the
Medical Marihuana Ordinance.
5. Approval of deficit reduction plan
a. Communicatton from the finance director requesting council approve the deficit reduction
plan.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: That council waive the reading and approve the deficit elimination
plan resolution.
6. Discussion of Employee Compensation
a. Communication from the city manager regarding employee compensation
b. Supporting documentation.
c. Requested Action: That council approve the recommended employee compensation.
X. Consent Agenda (All items under the consent agenda are considered routine by Mayor and Council and will be
approved by one motion, unless a Council Member or audience requests that the item be removed and added on as a
separate agenda item).
1. Vouchers for month of December
a. Communication from the city manager
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: Accept, place on file, and the recommendation be carried out.
2. Minutes
a. Communication from the city manager requesting council approve the December 4,
2017 regular council meeting minutes.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: Accept, place on file, and the recommendation be carried out.
3. Approval to extend agreement Cross Connections inspections.
a. Communicatron from the DPW Superintendent requesting council approve to extend the
agreement for the continued inspection for Cross Connections.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: Accept, place on file and the recommendation be carried out.
4. Macomb Community College I 00% Summer Tax Collection
a. Communtcation from the city manager requesting council deny the request from Macomb
Community College to collection I 00% of its 2018 tax levy for the summer of 2018.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: Accept, place on file and the recommendation be carried out.
5. Approval of Iron Belle Trail Proposed Route
a. Communicatron from the city manager requesting council approve the proposed route for
the Iron Belle Trail.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: That council approve the proposed route for the Iron Belle Trail.
6. Request of approval of Iron Belle Bike Trail Reimbursement Grant
a. Communication from the city manager requesting council authorize the IBT
Advisory
Committee to pursue the 20l81ron Belle Trail Grant.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: That council waive the reading and authorize the IBT
Advisory
Committee to pursue the 2018 Belle Trail Grant.
Xl. Mayor's Comments
Xll. Council Comments
Xlll. Manager's Comments
XVI. Adjournment
Dennis Champine
City Manager/Clerk
All matters to be presented to Center Line City Council for their review, consideration
and /or action,
must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 pm, the third Friday of the month
preceding the date
of the meeting.
Special Notes
The City of Center Line will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such
as translators, signers, and audio recordings of printed materials
being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities or limited English
proficiency upon seven days' notice to the City oT Center Line by
writing, emailing or calling the following:
Janice Pockrandt, Deputy City Clerk
Center Line City Hall
7070 E. Ten Mile Road
Center Line Ml 48015
586-757-6800
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