City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, December 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076 In accordance with Emergency Orders issued by local officials, and State of Michigan legislation, which allows for electronic meetings of public bodies, notice is hereby given that the City of Lathrup’s City Council will be meeting electronically using www.Zoom.us for videoconference and public access. 1. Call to Order by Mayor Garrett (in accordance with PA 254 of 2020, the members should identify their physical location by stating the county, city, township, or village and state from which he or she is attending the meeting remotely). 2. Roll Call Present: Mayor Mykale Garrett Council members: Council member Jennings, Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, Council member Kenez, Council member Miller, Present: Interim City Administrator, Pam Bratschi, Susan Stec, Chief Scott McKee, City Attorney, Scott Baker, Government Operations Assistant, Kelda London 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor to approve the agenda with the addition of adding the posting of the City Clerk position to Action Item L., motion seconded by Council member Jennings. Yes: Garrett, Jennings, Kantor, Kenez, Miller No: None Motion carried. 5. Presentations A. Presentation of Distinguished Service Awards to Council Members Ian Ferguson, Saleem Siddiqi and Dawn Medley Mayor Garrett presented Distinguished Service Awards to previous Council members, Ian Ferguson, Saleem Siddiqi and Dawn Medley. Thanking each previous Council member for their service and wishing all of them well. 27400 Southfield Rd | Southfield, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org 6. Consent Agenda All items listed under “Consent Agenda” are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the City Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion. If a discussion is desired, that item(s) will be removed from the consent agenda and discussed separately immediately after consent agenda approval in its normal sequence on the regular agenda. A. City Council Minutes - October 18, 2021 B. City Council Minutes - November 22, 2021 C. City Council Minutes December 6, 2021 D. City Council Minutes December 14, 2021 E. Code Enforcement November Report F. Lathrup Services - Nov. 2021 Report G. Lathrup Village PD Department Report H. November Permits Report I. CED/DDA December Report J. Disbursement Reports Mayor Pro Tem Kantor made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the removal of the Traffic Control Order to be discussed separately. Motion was seconded by Council member Jennings. Yes: Jennings, Kantor, Kenez, Miller, Garrett No: None Motion carried Chief McKee gave a brief description of the reason a traffic control order is needed for the corner of Rainbow Circle and Red River. 10. Public Comments for Items on the Agenda (Speakers are limited to 3 minutes) None 11. Public Hearings None 12. Action Requests - For Consideration / Approval A. Consideration of Approval to participate in the SGRX Prescription Savings Program Mayor Pro Tem Kantor made a motion to approve the participation of the SGRX Prescription 27400 Southfield Rd | Southfield, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org  Saving Program. Motion was seconded by Council member Jennings. Yes: Jennings, Kenez, Miller, Garrett, Kantor No: None Motion carried. B. 2nd Reading & Adoption - Amendment Stormwater Management Ordinance - Chapter 30. Article II. Reading - Amendment - Article II. Stormwater Management Council member Jennings moved to approve the adoption and second reading of Chapter 30 Article II of amendment – Article II Stormwater Management. Motion was seconded by Council member Miller. Yes: Kenez, Miller, Garrett, Kantor, Jennings No: None Motion carried. C. Adopt Special Assessment Resolution and Schedule Public Hearing for January 24, 2022 Mayor Pro Tem Kantor made a motion to adopt the attached Special Assessment Resolution and schedule a Public Hearing for January 24, 2022. Motion seconded by Council member Jennings. Yes: Miller, Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Kenez No: None Motion carried. D. City Council Meeting Dates and City Observed Holidays Council member moved to adopt the attached City Council Meeting dates and City observed holidays as well as the addition of Juneteenth and Indigenous People Day as City recognized holidays and City Hall will be closed. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor. Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Miller No: Kenez Motion carried. E. Approval - Board of Review Meeting Dates - 2022 (March, July, December) Council member Miller made a motion to approve the 2022 Board of Review meeting dates, motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor. Yes: Kantor, Jennings, Kenez, Miller, Garrett No: None Motion carried. 27400 Southfield Rd | Southfield, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org F. Approval - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund expenditures Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor to authorize American Rescue Plan Funds not to exceed $250,000 for the for-backup generator, elevator repair, door locking system and any remaining funds to the storm sewer repair. Motion seconded by Council member Jennings. Yes: Jennings, Kenez, Miller, Garrett, Kantor No: None Motion carried. G. Approval - Contract with Trendset Group LLC for Verkada Door Security System Council member Jennings made a motion to approve the contract with Trendset Group for Vekada Door Security System in the amount of $14,968.16 and for the Police Chief to sign the contract and all related documents. Motion was seconded by Council member Miller. Yes: Kenez, Miller, Garrett, Kantor, Jennings No: None Motion carried. H. Approval - Interim City Administrator Agreements/Contracts/Salary Mayor Pro Tem Kantor made a motion to approve the Agreement/Contracts for Pamela Bratschi, Scott McKee, and Susan Stec associated with the Interim City Administrator position. Motion seconded by Council members Jennings. Yes: Miller, Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Kenez No: None Motion carried. I. Appointment - Historic District Commission - 3year term expiring 12/31/2024 Council member Jennings made a motion to reappoint Dane Johnson to the Historic District Commission, motion seconded by Council member Kenez. Yes: Kenez, Miller, Garrett, Kantor, Jennings No: None Motion carried. J. Appointment of ACT 51 Street Administrator Motion by Council member Miller to adopt the attached resolution and approve Susan Stec as the ACT 51 Street Administrator, motion seconded by Council member Jennings. 27400 Southfield Rd | Southfield, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org  Yes: Jennings, Kenez, Miller, Garrett, Kantor No: None Motion carried. K. Resolution to rescind the Cannabis Application period Mayor Pro Tem Kantor made a motion to adopt a resolution to rescind the cannabis application period, motion seconded by Council member Jennings. Yes: Kenez, Miller, Garrett, Kantor, Jennings No: None Motion L. Authorize Interim City Administrators to post the City Clerk job opening Council member Jennings made a motion to authorize Interim City Administrators to post the City Clerk job opening. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor. Yes: Jennings, Kenez, Garrett, Kantor No: Miller Motion carried. 13. City Administrator Report Interim City Administrator reported that the tree lighting ceremony was postponed due to high winds, but it was held on Thursday December 16th. Breakfast with Santa was held on Saturday December 18th with approximately 50 participants. 14. City Attorney Report None 15. Reports of Boards, Commissions, and Committees A. SOCWA Quarterly Report - October 2021 Updates included in Council Packets B. SOCRRA Quarterly Report - October 2021 Updates included in Council Packets C. Southfield Public Schools None D. Recreation Advisory Committee None E. SEMCOG None 27400 Southfield Rd | Southfield, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org  F. Infrastructure Study Group Mayor Pro Tem Kantor reported that the Infrastructure Committee has focused its attention on the water loss issue. The Committee believes they have identified the problem, which is a software issue and customer billing error. There have been changes implemented and the committee is optimistic. Mayor Pro Tem also thanked resident Bo Tameralli for all of the work he has done in researching the water loss. G. Planning Commission None 16. Unfinished / New Business None 17. Public Comment Jason Hammond 27945 California - Staff shortage 18. Mayor and Council Comments Mayor and all of Council offered well wishes for a Happy Holiday and safe New Year 19. Adjourn Mayor Kantor made a motion to adjourn motion seconded by Council member Miller. Meeting Adjourned at 8:11 P.M. 27400 Southfield Rd | Southfield, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org