Regular City Council Meeting

COUNCIL 11-17-25 – 102 MINUTES OF THE RESCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF GROSSE POINTE WOODS HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 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 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Bryant. PRESENT: Mayor Bryant Council Members: Brown, Granger, McConaghy, Motschall ABSENT: Gafa, Koester Also Present: Assistant City Administrator Como City Attorney Tomlinson City Treasurer/Comptroller Schmidt City Clerk Antolin City Planner Mangan (Haw) Director of Public Services Kowalski Council, Administration, and the audience Pledged Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. Motion by McConaghy, seconded by Brown, that Councilmember Gafa be excused from tonight’s meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Yes: Brown, Bryant, Granger, McConaghy, Motschall No: None Absent: Gafa, Koester Motion by Motschall, seconded by Brown, that Councilmember Koester be excused from tonight’s meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Yes: Brown, Bryant, Granger, McConaghy, Motschall No: None Absent: Gafa, Koester The following Commission members were in attendance: 1  COUNCIL 11-17-25 – 103  Catherine Dumke, Senior Citizens’ Commission  Grant Gilezan, Planning Commission  Mike Fuller, Planning Commission  David Bryk, Historical Commission Motion by McConaghy, 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, McConaghy, Motschall No: None Absent: Gafa, Koester Motion by Granger, seconded by Brown, that all items (6A-6E) on the consent agenda be approved as presented. A. Approval of Minutes 1. Council 11/10/25 2. Zoning Board of Appeals 11/10/25 B. Items Received and Placed on File 1. Senior Citizens' Commission Minutes 07/15/25 2. Tree Commission Minutes 10/01/25 C. Monthly Financial Report 1. October 2025 D. Bids/Proposals/Contracts 1. Annual Fuel Purchase Contract a) Memo 11/12/25 - Director of Public Services Kowalski b) Letter 08/21/25 - Erik Skurda (Purchasing Manager) c) Two-Year Contract Extension E. Claims and Accounts 1. Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. (AEW) - City Engineers - Central Dispatch Study - Invoice No. 161161 - Proj. No. 0160-0500 - 10/10/25 - $1,855.00 2. Hallahan & Associates, P.C. - Professional Services - Invoice No. 23326 - October 2025 - 11/03/25 - $359.18. 2  COUNCIL 11-17-25 – 104 3. WCA Assessing - Assessing Services - October 2025 Tax Tribunal Services - 11/10/25 - $366.16. Motion carried by the following vote: Yes: Brown, Bryant, Granger, McConaghy, Motschall No: None Absent: Gafa, Koester The City Council recessed the Regular City Council Meeting and convened as a Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:06 p.m. Upon conclusion of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, the City Council reconvened at 7:54 p.m. Under New Business, the following individuals were heard:  Councilmember Granger commended Director of Public Services Kowalski and the Department of Public Works for a great job on leaf pickup. Under Public Comment, the following individual was heard: 1. Christina Pitts, 1501 Oxford Rd., addressed the sign ordinance regarding interpretation and enforcement. 2. Jane Frahm, 1350 N. Oxford Rd., addressed opposition to the rezoning of 20160 Mack Ave. Motion by Granger, seconded by Brown, to adjourn tonight’s meeting at 8:01 p.m. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Respectfully submitted, _______________________ _______________________ Paul P. Antolin Arthur W. Bryant City Clerk Mayor 3