City Council
Regular MeetingCenter Line, MI · June 3, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF CENTER LINE
MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY JUNE 3, 2019
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Center Line, Michigan held on Monday June 3, 2019 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
Mayor Binson led the Pledge of the Allegiance.
MOTION by Councilperson Harenski, supported by Councilperson Lapham to amend the agenda adding GFL to
Presentations.
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED.
Administrative Response to issues or questions raised during previous meeting
The dirt bike is on its own property. There’s not much the city can do regarding noise nuisance that happens before 11:00pm
and after 7:00am. Waiting for attorney’s response regarding the ordinance.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Resident stated that maybe Public Safety could monitor a traffic issue regarding a semi-truck driving 30 – 40 mph down
Bernice street. Resident had concerns about a mini bike on Superior street regarding if it was legal or not. Cattleman’s had a
problem with the engineer. All permits filed, should be opening in the fall.
Representative from Macomb-Oakland Chapter, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America had asked council to
approve the proclamation declaring Friday June 7, 2019 Gun Violence Awareness Day.
PRESENTATIONS
LSI – Gave an update regarding the Rodent Control Program. City needs to make a decision on how to go forward. No
properties with high activity. New trash cans and the city being proactive with blight, there is very little to report on.
GFL - Joe Munem from GFL spoke on the issue regarding why the trash wasn’t picked up on Wednesday or Thursday of last
week. He stated: “First it was a Holiday week and second there was a seasonal – with so much rain, residents are mowing
more frequently. There is also a nationwide shortage of truck drivers. All trash will be picked up Friday by noon.”
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
None.
COUNCIL ACTION
1.Request for approval of the FY2020 City Operating Budget
Communication from the Finance Director requesting council approve the FY2020 City Operating Budget.
MOTION by Councilperson Moeller, supported by Councilperson Harenski to waive the reading and approve the resolution
adopting the FY2020 Operating Budget.
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
2. Request for approval of resolution establishing the tax rates to be levied July 1, 2019
Communication from the Finance Director requesting council approve the tax millage rates to be levied on July 1, 2019
MOTION by Councilperson Reid, supported by Councilperson Harenski to waive the reading and approve the tax millage rates to be
levied on July 1, 2019
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
3. Request for approval of resolution to adopt the FY2020 Water and Sewer Rates
Communication from the Finance Director requesting council approve the FY2020 Water and Sewer Rates
MOTION by Councilperson Lapham, supported by Councilperson Moeller to waive the reading and adopt the resolution
approving the Water and Sewer Rate for 2020 Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2020
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
4. Request for approval of resolution to set the FY2020 Solid Waste Disposal Rates
Communication from the Finance Director requesting council approve the FY2020 Solid Waste Disposal Rates
MOTION by Councilperson Moeller, supported by Councilperson Harenski to waive the reading and adopt the resolution
establishing the solid waste user fee for FY2020 at $10.75 per month, effective the first billing after July 1, 2019
AYES: 5 NAYS:0
MOTION CARRIED
5. Request for approval of demolition of two (2) residential homes and garages on Stephens
Communication from the City Manager requesting council approve the demolition bid from RJ Hoffman Inc, for two (2) residential
homes and garages located at 7561 Stephens, and 8217 Stephens
MOTION by Councilperson Moeller, supported by Councilperson Reid to approve the demolition bid from RJ Hoffman Inc, for
two (2) residential homes and garages located at 7561 Stephens and 8217 Stephens in an amount not to exceed $16,235.00
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
6. Request for approval of carpet installation and LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) flooring in the 37th District Court area
Communication from the City Manager requesting council approve the bid from B-Ez Flooring LLC for the carpet installation and
Luxury Vinyl Tile flooring in the 37th District Court area
MOTION by Councilperson Lapham, supported by Councilperson Harenski to waive the bid requirements and approve the quote
from B-Ez Flooring LLC to install carpet squares in the 37th District Court offices, hallway and Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring in the
kitchenette area in the amount not to exceed $7,659.50
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
7. Request for approval to purchase additional body cameras
Communication from the Public Safety Director requesting council approve the purchase of additional body cameras
MOTION by Councilperson Moeller, supported by Councilperson Harenski to approve the request to purchase twelve (12) body
cameras at the cost of $63,540.00 with a five (5) year payment plan
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 item number one (1) Vouchers and number six (6) Proclamation to be pulled for discussion
MOTION by Councilperson Moeller, supported by Councilperson Reid to approve consent agenda items number 2, 3, 4,5,7 and
8
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED.
2. Approval of the regular council meeting minutes for May 6, 2019.
3. Approval for overnight stay for Parks and Recreation Interim Director.
4. Approval of Center Line Lions Club Car Show.
5. Approval of participation in the “Michigan Libraries for Life”.
7. Approval of Budget Amendments.
8. Approval of allocation of FY2020 Smart Credits.
1.Vouchers: After discussion of various vouchers, a motion was made to approve May vouchers
MOTION by Councilperson Reid, supported by Councilperson Moeller to approve the May Vouchers
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
6. Approval of Proclamation supporting the first Friday in June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day: Mayor Binson read
into record the proclamation. After discussion, a motion was made to approve the request for the Proclamation supporting the
first Friday in June - June 7, 2019 as National Gun Awareness Day.
MOTION by Councilperson Harenski, supported by Councilperson Moeller
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Harenski – Had a question regarding vacant properties and if they will be sold for new builds.
Councilperson Lapham – Had questions regarding overtime.
Councilperson Reid - Encourage everyone to come out to the festival and the beer tent.
Councilperson Moeller – Lions Club pancake breakfast will be from 9:00am – 11:30am. Handicap parking will be available at
the Parks and Recreation Center parking lot.
MAYOR’S COMMENT
Ten mile and Van Dyke is the Cruise Headquarters.
Haney’s will be having a pig roast.
There will be specialty drinks at the festival’s beer tent.
MANAGER’S REPORT
Went over the festival’s parade as well as the bus routes and times.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Councilperson Reid, supported by Councilperson Moeller to adjourn the council meeting at 9:15 pm
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm Dennis Champine
City Manager/Clerk
Agenda
City of Center Line
City Council/Municipal Bldg.
7070 E. Ten Mile Road
Center Line MI 48015
Phone: (586) 757-6800
NOTICE OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Monday June 3, 2019
7:30 p.m.
Agenda
I. Call to Order.
II. Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call.
IV. Adoption of Agenda.
V. Administrative response to issues or questions raised during previous meetings.
VI. Audience Comments
VII. Presentations
1. LSI presentation
IX. Boards and Commissions
X. Council Action
1. Request for approval of the FY2020 City Operating Budget
a. Communication from the Finance Director requesting council approve the FY2020 City
Operating Budget.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: That council waive the reading and approve the resolution adopting
the FY2020 Operating Budget
2. Request for approval of resolution establishing the tax rates to be levied July 1, 2019
a. Communication from the Finance Director requesting council approve the tax millage
rates to be levied on July 1, 2019
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: That council waive the reading and approve the tax millage rates to
be levied on July 1, 2019
3. Request for approval of resolution to adopt the FY2020 Water & Sewer Rates
a. Communication from the Finance Director requesting council approve the
FY2020 Water & Sewer Rates
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: That council waive the reading and adopt the resolution
approving the Water & Sewer Rate for 2020 Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2020.
4. Request for approval of resolution to set the FY2020 Solid Waste Disposal Rates
a. Communication from the Finance Director requesting council approve the
FY2020 Solid Waste Disposal Rates
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: That council waive the reading and adopt the resolution
establishing the solid waste user fee for FY2020 at $10.75 per month, effective
the first billing after July 1, 2019
5. Request for approval of demolition of two (2) residential homes and garages on Stephens
a. Communication from the City Manager council approve the demolition bid from RJ
Hoffman Inc, for 2 residential homes and garages located at 7561 Stephens, and 8217
Stephens.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: That council approve the demolition bid from RJ Hoffman Inc, for 2
residential homes and garages located at 7561 Stephens and 8217 Stephens in an
amount not to exceed $16,235.00
6. Request for approval of carpet installation and LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) flooring in the 37th
District Court area
a. Communication from the City Manager requesting council approve the bid from B-Ez
Flooring LLC for the carpet installation and Luxury Vinyl Tile flooring in the 37th District
Court area.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: That council waive the bid requirements and approve the quote
from B-Ez Flooring LLC to install carpet squares in the 37th District Court offices,
hallway and Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring in the kitchenette area in the amount not to
exceed $7,659.50
7. Request for approval to purchase additional body cameras
a. Communication from the Public Safety Director requesting council approve the
purchase pf additional body cameras.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: That council approve the request to purchase 12 body cameras at
the cost of $63,540.00 with a 5-year payment plan.
XI. 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 the month of May
a. Communication from the City Manager requesting council approve the vouchers for
May.
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 May 6, 2019
regular council meeting minutes.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: Accept, place on file, and the recommendation be carried out.
3. Approval for overnight stay for Parks & Recreation Interim Director
a. Communication from the Interim requesting council approve overnight stay to attend the
NRPA Directors School August 18-22, 2019
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: Accept, place on file and the recommendation be carried out.
4. Approval of Center Line Lions Club Car Show.
a. Communication the City Manager requesting council approve the Center Line Lions Car
Show for Sunday June 23, 2019
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: Accept, place on file and the recommendation be carried out
5. Approval of participation in the “Michigan Libraries for Life”
a. Communication form the Library Director requesting council approve the participation in
the Michigan Libraries for Life”.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: Accept, place on file and the recommendation be carried out
6. Approval of Proclamation
a. Communication from the City Manager requesting council approve the Proclamation
supporting the first Friday in June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: Accept, place on file and the recommendation be carried out
7. Approval of Budget Amendments
a. Communication from the Finance Director requesting council approve budget
amendments.
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: Accept, place on file and the recommendation be carried out
8. Request for approval of allocation of FY2020 SMART Credits
a. Communication from the City Manager requesting council approve the allocation
to FY2020 SMART Credits
b. Supporting documentation
c. Requested Action: Accept, place on file and the recommendation be carried out
XII. Mayor’s Comments
XIII. Council Comments
XVI. Manager’s Comments
XVII. 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 of 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 MI 48015
586-757-6800
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