City Council Meeting

COUNCIL 09-15-25 – 083 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF GROSSE POINTE WOODS HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025, IN THE COUNCIL- COURTROOM OF THE ROBERT E. NOVITKE MUNICIPAL CENTER, 20025 MACK PLAZA DR., GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MICHIGAN. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Bryant. PRESENT: Mayor Bryant Council Members: Gafa, Granger, Koester, McConaghy, Motschall ABSENT: Brown Also Present: City Administrator Schulte City Attorney Walling City Treasurer/Comptroller Schmidt City Clerk Antolin Motion by Gafa, seconded by McConaghy, that Councilmember Brown be excused from tonight’s meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Yes: Bryant, Gafa, Granger, Koester, McConaghy, Motschall No: None Absent: Brown Council, Administration, and the audience Pledged Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. The following Commission members were in attendance:  Catherine Dumke, Senior Citizens’ Commission  David Bryk, Historical Commission  Christina Pitts, Tree Commission Motion by McConaghy, seconded by Gafa, that all items on tonight's agenda be received, placed on file, and taken in order of appearance. Motion carried by the following vote: Yes: Bryant, Gafa, Granger, Koester, McConaghy, Motschall No: None Absent: Brown 1  COUNCIL 09-15-25 – 084 Motion by Granger, seconded by Koester, that all items (6A-6E) on the consent agenda be approved as presented. A. Reappointment 1. Local Officers' Compensation Commission (Mayor with Council confirmation) 1) Memo 09/09/25 - Administrative Clerk Coyle 2) Greg Ulrich - Term to Expire: 09/30/30 B. Approval of Minutes 1. Council 09/08/25 2. Zoning Board of Appeals 09/08/25 C. Commission Minutes Received and Placed on File 1. Citizens' Recreation Commission 07/08/25 with recommendations* *Request for quotes to put in a permanent shade structure on pool deck. **Request for survey of available bike racks along Mack Ave. 2. Election Commission 05/19/25 with recommendation* *This recommendation was addressed on 06/16/25. D. Bids/Proposals/Contracts 1. St. Michael's (Episcopal) Church - Facility Use Agreement a) Memo 09/11/25 - City Clerk Antolin b) Proposed Facility Use Agreement c) Resolution Designating Voting Location E. Claims and Accounts 1. Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. (AEW) - City Engineers a) Torrey Road Pump Station Generator - Invoice No. 160252 - Proj. No. 0160-0473 - 09/02/25 - $1,516.15. b) 2024 Miscellaneous Concrete Program - Invoice No. 160253 - Proj. No. 0160-0477 - 09/02/25 - $255.05. c) Ghesquiere Park Walking Path - Invoice No. 160254 - Proj. No. 0160- 0482 - 09/02/25 - $2,358.16. d) 2025-2026 GIS Maintenance - Invoice No. 160255 - Proj. No. 0160- 0499 - 09/02/25 - $5,540.95. e) Ghesquiere & Lakefront Park Bldg Renovation - Invoice No. 160353 - Proj. No. 0160-0479 - 09/02/25 - $1,333.30. f) Vernier & Mack Ave. Intersection Improvement - Invoice No. 160595 - Proj. No. 0160-0455 - 09/04/25 - $77,188.69. g) Wedgewood Resurface (Vernier-Hawthorne) - Invoice No. 160596 - Proj. No. 0160-0496 - 09/04/25 - $6,287.58. 2  COUNCIL 09-15-25 – 085 h) Lakefront Park Building Renovation - Proj. No. 0160-0479 - Payment Invoice No. 05 - In-Line Construction - 09/08/25 - $12,082.69. Motion carried by the following vote: Yes: Bryant, Gafa, Granger, Koester, McConaghy, Motschall No: None Absent: Brown Under New Business, no one wished to be heard. Under Public Comment, the following individuals were heard: 1. Lynne Aldrich, 1501 Oxford Rd. - Addressed code enforcement letters received from the city regarding rezoning signs. 2. Christina Pitts, 1501 Oxford Rd. – Addressed concerns regarding petitioner’s withdrawal of 20160 Mack Ave. rezoning application. She also commented on the suggested advisory boards, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) grant, and the code enforcement letter received from the city regarding rezoning signs. 3. Joyce Janowski, 1070 N. Oxford Rd. – Addressed code enforcement letter received from the city regarding rezoning signs. Motion by Motschall, seconded by Koester, to adjourn tonight’s meeting at 7:13 p.m. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Respectfully submitted, _______________________ _______________________ Paul P. Antolin Arthur W. Bryant City Clerk Mayor 3