Regular City Council Meeting

COUNCIL 12-01-25 – 105 MINUTES OF THE RESCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF GROSSE POINTE WOODS HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 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 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Bryant. PRESENT: Mayor Bryant Council Members: Gafa, Granger, Koester, McConaghy, Motschall ABSENT: Brown Also Present: City Manager Schulte Assistant City Manager Como City Attorney Tomlinson City Treasurer/Comptroller Schmidt City Clerk Antolin Director of Public Safety Kosanke Motion by Motschall, 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 Motion by Gafa, seconded by McConaghy, 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 12-01-25 – 106 Motion by Granger, seconded by Gafa, that all items (6A-6F) on the consent agenda be approved as presented. A. Appointment(s) 1. Appointments to Commissions and Boards a) Memo 11/25/25 - Administrative Clerk Coyle b) Biographical Sketches: 1) Michael Ellis - Planning Commission 2) John Schulte - Planning Commission 3) Jason Gaidis - Citizens' Recreation Commission 4) Ghassan Elian - Construction Board of Appeals 5) Christopher Stump - Board of Review (Alternate) B. Approval of Minutes 1. Council 11/17/25 2. Zoning Board of Appeals 11/17/25 C. Items Received and Placed on File 1. Citizens' Recreation Commission 10/14/25 with recommendations* *Recommendation to approve Option 1 of AEW’s presentation for new pickleball courts at Ghesquiere Park. *Will pilot a Youth Advisory Committee under supervision of the Recreation Commission beginning January 2026. D. Financial Report(s) 1. FYE 2025 Audit Report - Plante Moran a) Letter 11/07/25 - Plante Moran (Grosse Pointe Woods Audit) b) Annual Comprehensive Financial Report FYE, June 30, 2025 c) Letter 11/07/25 - Plante Moran (Municipal Court Audit) d) Financial Report (Municipal Court) with Supplementary Information FYE, June 30, 2025 *Please refer to the 12/01/25 Committee-of-the-Whole agenda item 4A. E. Bids/Proposals/Contracts 1. 2026 Commission Appreciation Reception a) Memo 11/25/25 - Assistant City Manager Como 2. Purchase of Public Safety K9 Vehicle and Equipment - Budget Amendment a) Memo 11/24/25 - Director of Public Safety Kosanke b) Quote 10/14/25 - Berger Chevrolet, Inc. c) Quote 176463 11/17/25 - Canfield Equipment Service, Inc. d) Quote PRLV784 11/20/25 - CDW-G 2  COUNCIL 12-01-25 – 107 e) Quote 11/21/25 - Majik Graphics f) Quote - Dell Technologies g) Quote 1615119322 11/20/25 - Midwest Public Safety (MPS) h) Quote 3388797 11/14/25 - Motorola Solutions 3. MIDC Grant Agreement FY 2025-2026 and the Grosse Pointe Woods Indigent Defense/Independent Contractor Agreement for the Managed Assigned Counsel Coordinator Serving the 32F Municipal Court Agreement between the City and Michael P. Kavanaugh a) Memo 11/24/25 - Assistant City Manager b) Proposed MIDC Grant Agreement FY 2025-2026 c) Proposed Independent Contractor Agreement for the Managed Assigned Counsel Coordinator Serving the 32F Municipal Court d) Certificate of Liability Insurance F. Claims and Accounts 1. Rosati, Schultz, Joppich & Amtsbuechler, P.C. - Legal Services - Invoice No. 1084588 - October 2025 - 11/13/25 - $6,868.80. 2. WCA Assessing - Assessing Services - Invoice No. 111425 - December 2025 - 11/14/25 - $7,911.08. Motion carried by the following vote: Yes: Bryant, Gafa, Granger, Koester, McConaghy, Motschall No: None Absent: Brown Under New Business, the following individuals were heard:  Councilmember Koester commented on placing future Planning Commission candidates on a Committee-of-the-Whole agenda to discuss appointments/re-appointments and tenures. Councilmember McConaghy concurred and suggested implementing this process for all commissions. There was a majority consensus of the Council with this suggestion. Under Public Comment, the following individual was heard: 1. Christina Pitts, 1501 Oxford Rd., addressed her letter dated November 5, 2025, requesting a meeting with the Mayor, Code Enforcement Officer, and City Planner to discuss the interpretation of the sign ordinance and enforcement. 2. Lynne Aldrich, 1501 Oxford Rd., addressed rezoning issues and the appointments to the Planning Commission. 3  COUNCIL 12-01-25 – 108 3. Jon Dougherty, 1665 S. Renaud Rd., concurred with the two previous public commentors. Motion by Koester, seconded by Gafa, to adjourn tonight’s meeting at 7:43 p.m. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Respectfully submitted, _______________________ _______________________ Paul P. Antolin Arthur W. Bryant City Clerk Mayor 4