City Council Meeting

COUNCIL 03-02-26 – 027 MINUTES OF THE RESCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF GROSSE POINTE WOODS HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026, 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 7:04 p.m. by Mayor Bryant. PRESENT: Mayor Bryant Council Members: Brown, Granger, Koester, McConaghy, Motschall ABSENT: Gafa Also Present: City Manager Como City Attorney Walling City Treasurer/Comptroller Schmidt Deputy Clerk Miotto Director of Public Services Kowalski Director of Public Safety Kosanke Judge Metry Third Circuit Court Judge Nicole Castka Motion by Motschall, seconded by McConaghy, that Councilmember Gafa be excused from tonight’s meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Yes: Brown, Bryant, Granger, Koester, McConaghy, Motschall No: None Absent: Gafa Council, Administration, and the audience Pledged Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. The following Commission members were in attendance:  Catherine Dumke, Senior Citizens’ Commission Motion by Granger, seconded by Brown, 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: Brown, Bryant, Granger, Koester, McConaghy, Motschall No: None Absent: Gafa 1  COUNCIL 03-02-26 – 028 Motion by Brown, seconded by Granger, that all items (6A-6D) on the consent agenda be approved as presented. A. Approval of Minutes 1. Council 02/23/26 B. Items Received and Placed on File 1. Planning Commission Minutes 01/27/26 with Recommendations* *Both recommendations were addressed at the 02/23/26 Council Meeting. C. Bids/Proposals/Contracts/Resolutions 1. Conference of Eastern Wayne (CEW) Second Restated Interlocal Agreement and Public Safety Communications System Agreement and Appendix a) Memo 02/25/26 - Director of Public Safety Kosanke b) Proposed CEW Second Restated Interlocal Agreement c) Proposed CEW Public Safety Communications System Agreement 2. Water Meter Reader Cellular Fees a) Memo 02/24/26 - Director of Public Services Kowalski 3. DIRECTV Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement a) Letter 02/10/26 - Scott J. Alexander, Sr. Director - External Affairs, DIRECTV b) Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement c) Letter 02/27/26 - Joellen Shortley, Rosati Schultz Joppich & Amtsbuechler PC d) Resolution Approving Renewal e) Exhibit A - DIRECTV Video Franchise Renewal Agreement D. Claims and Accounts 1. Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. (AEW) - City Engineers a) Torrey Road Pump Station Generator - Invoice No. 163476 - Proj. No. 0160-0473 - 02/16/26 - $1050.00. b) Lee Ct., Doyle Ct. & Thorntree Water Mains - Invoice No. 163478 - Proj. No. 0160-0497 - 02/16/26 - $2,266.67. c) 2025-2026 General Engineering - Invoice No. 163479 - Proj. No. 0160-0498 - 02/16/26 - $4,999.20. d) 2025-2026 GIS Maintenance - Invoice No. 163480 - Proj. No. 0160- 0499 - 02/16/26 - $1,250.49. e) Vernier & Mack Ave. Intersection Improvement - Invoice No. 163488 - Proj. No. 0160-0455 - 02/16/26 - $9,331.38. f) 2025 Sewer Rehab Program - Invoice No. 163489 - Proj. No. 0160- 0495 - 02/16/26 - $4,118.53. 2  COUNCIL 03-02-26 – 029 2. State of Michigan - MDOT 00183 a) Program #218128CON (Vernier Rd.) - 02/04/26 - $12,184.63. b) Program #219533CON (Sunningdale Dr.) - 02/04/26 - $16,576.93. 3. Trident Public Risk Solutions - Deductible Recovery Group - Liability Deductibles - Invoice No. 1338249 - 02/11/26 - $23,582.20. Motion carried by the following vote: Yes: Brown, Bryant, Granger, Koester, McConaghy, Motschall No: None Absent: Gafa A presentation from the Third Circuit Court was provided by Judge Nicole Castka. Mayor Bryant asked Director of Public Safety Kowalski to announce the promotions in the Public Safety Department. Deputy Clerk Miotto administered the promotional Oaths of Office to Lieutenant Brian Christopher Urban and Sergeant Dennis Scott Walker. Under New Business, the following individual was heard:  Mayor Bryant brought attention to the new banner on the front of the Municipal Building that celebrates Grosse Pointe Woods’ Zach Werenski and Team USA for their Olympic Gold Medal in men’s ice hockey. Under Public Comment, no one wished to be heard. Motion by Motschall, seconded by Koester, to adjourn tonight’s meeting at 7:43 p.m. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Respectfully submitted, _______________________ _______________________ Gretchen Miotto Arthur W. Bryant Deputy City Clerk Mayor 3