City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingLathrup Village, MI · April 15, 2024
Minutes
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City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, April 15, 2024, at 7:30 PM
27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076
1. Call to Order by Mayor Garrett at 7:30 PM
2. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Garrett, Mayor Pro-Tem Kantor, Councilmembers Barksdale, Jennings, and Hammond
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Councilmember Jennings to approve the agenda as
presented.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Barksdale, Hammond
No: N/A
Motion Carried
5. Presentations
A. Lathrup Village Police Department Accreditation
B. New Staff Introduction
6. Public Comment for Items on the Agenda (speakers are limited to 3 minutes)
7. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
i. City Council Regular Meeting 3-18-24
ii. City Council Study Session 3-18-24
B. Police Department Monthly Reports
C. Building Department Reports
D. Disbursement Report
E. Request to Set the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Public Hearing
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Kantor, seconded by Councilmember Jennings to approve the consent
agenda.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Barksdale, Hammond
No: N/A
Motion Carried
8. Public Hearings
A. Delinquent Water & Sewer Billing Special Assessments
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Michael Etters - 18866 Middlesex – Purchased a home in October 2022 and received an estimated card
when final billing was received. Had the water meter fixed and realized there was a problem with
the billing which realized the estimated billing was off resulting in a large bill. Seeking Council
assistance.
9. Action Requests - For Consideration / Approval
A. Request to Adopt Special Assessment Roll 2024-02 – Outstanding Water/Sewer Bills
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Kantor, seconded by Councilmember Barksdale to adopt the special
assessment resolution – roll no. 2024-02 with the removal of 18866 Middlesex.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Barksdale, Hammond
No: N/A
Motion Carried
B. Request to Confirm City Clerk Appointment
Moved by Councilmember Hammond, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Kator to confirm Alisa Emaneul as
City Clerk for the City of Lathrup Village.
Yes: Kantor, Jennings, Barksdale, Hammond
No: Garrett
Motion Carried
C. Request to Adopt Arbor Day Proclamation
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Kantor, seconded by Councilmember Jennings to adopt the Arbor Day
Proclamation as presented.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Barksdale, Hammond
No: N/A
Motion Carried
D. Request to Adopt Resolution 2024-24 –Protect MI Kids Tobacco Legislation
Moved by Councilmember Jennings, seconded by Councilmember Hammond adopt Resolution 2024-04
– A Resolution Supporting the Protect MI Kids Bill Package in the Michigan Legislature That Will Address
the Lack of Effective Statewide Tobacco Prevention Polices.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Barksdale, Hammond
No: N/A
Motion Carried
E. Request to Adopt Resolution 2024-05 – Decertification of Local Street
Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Councilmember Barksdale to adopt Resolution
2024-05, Decertification of Catalpa Drive between Goldengate and Lathrup Boulevard.
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Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Barksdale, Hammond
No: N/A
Motion Carried
F. Request to Approve Cost Participation Agreement – Southfield Road
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Kantor, Seconded by Councilmember Hammond to approve the Southfield
Road Cost Share Agreement as presented.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Barksdale, Hammond
No: N/A
Motion Carried
G. Request to Set 2024 City-Wide Garage Sale Dates & Waive Fees
Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Councilmember Jennings to set the City-Wide
Garage Sale for June 15 & June 16, 2024, and waive any associated garage sale fee for those dates only.
Yes: Jennings, Hammond
No: Garrett, Kantor, Barksdale
Motion Failed
Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Kantor to set the City-Wide Garage
Sale for June 21 – 23, 2024, and waive any associated garage sale fee for those dates only.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Barksdale, Hammond
No: N/A
Motion Carried
H. Request to Approve Maner Costerisan as City Auditor
Moved by Councilmember Barksdale, Seconded by Councilmember Hammond to approve Maner
Costerisan as the City of Lathrup Village Auditor for a period of three years.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Barksdale, Hammond
No: N/A
Motion Carried
I. Request to Approve LEXIPOL Grant Assistance Services
Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Kantor to approve Lexipol Grant
Assistance Services for a base fee of $7,500 per fiscal year.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Barksdale, Hammond
No: N/A
Motion Carried
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J. Request to Approve the Oakland County Tactical Consortium Agreement
Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Kantor to approve the Oakland
County Tactical Consortium Agreement and authorize Administrator Green to sign.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Barksdale, Hammond
No: N/A
Motion Carried
K. First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 10 – Animals, Article IV. Pet Acquisition
Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Councilmember Jennings, to schedule the second
reading of an update to Ordinance Chapter 10 – Animals, Article IV Pet Acquisition for the May 20, 2024,
City Council Regular Meeting.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Barksdale, Hammond
No: N/A
Motion Carried
L. Request to Appoint a Planning Commissioner
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Kantor, Seconded by Councilmember Hammond to appoint Timothy Hillman
to the Planning Commission.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Barksdale, Hammond
No: Jennings
Motion Carried
M. Request to Appoint Historic District Commission (HDC) Representatives
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Kantor, Seconded by Councilmember Hammond to appoint Scott Warner to
the Historic District Commission.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Barksdale, Hammond
No: N/A
Motion Carried
Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Councilmember Jennings to appoint Gina Khamo to
the Historic District Commission.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Barksdale, Hammond
No: N/A
Motion Carried
Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Councilmember Barksdale to appoint Tom Kenez to
the Historic District Commission.
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Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Jennings, Barksdale, Hammond
No: N/A
Motion Carried
10. City Administrator Report
11. City Attorney Report
12. Reports of Boards, Commissions, and Committees
A. Downtown Development Authority
B. Planning Commission
Councilmember Hammond informed the Council and the public of the upcoming April 16th Planning
Commission meeting and noted the significance of items on the agenda.
C. Parks & Recreation
Councilmember Barksdale informed the Council of the upcoming events Parks & Recreation is hosting
which includes partnering with the Tree Committee for an Arbor Day event on April 27th, and Trivia Night
scheduled for May 2nd.
D. Tree Committee
Mayor Garrett noted the Tree Committee is meeting on April 16th.
13. Unfinished / New Business
14. Public Comment (speakers are limited to 3 minutes)
Ian Ferguson: May 27th, Memorial Day – City used to partner with Southfield for an event; Broken water
meter process; Final meter read process; Clerk experience is necessary; Susie Stec Goodbye;
pedestrian crossing on Southfield Road; Auditor Process; Southfield School Board Liaison;
comradery between Council appears to be working well.
Adam Lore: Lathrup Village Music Festival Artist Submissions Extended
Rodger Lynn: Businesses South of 12-Mile, parking issues; business identification
Michael Etters: Middlesex block does not have sidewalks; process/project planned to install sidewalks;
street signage uniformity
Ann: Announced she & husband installed a Free Little Library at the property
Page: El Dorado Place spelling between streets; Friday for Garage Sales is positive
Brandon Wynn: Arbor Day Event; Tree Committee
15. Mayor and Council Comments
Councilmember Jennings: Serves as School Board Liaison; Dog Bags are Empty in the Parks;
Congratulations to the Police Department
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Mayor Garrett: Garage Sales will happen on Friday; Staff will look into El Dorado; Will reach out to
Southfield regarding Memorial Day; Signage may be limited on specific buildings due to sign
regulations; All residents pay for sidewalks; We should all show grace to those who work during the
day and volunteer after; Proud of the Police Department for the Accomplishment
Mayor Pro-Tem Kantor: Three pedestrian crossings on Southfield Road; the City does have a complete
street plan that includes sidewalks; Lead Line Identification Update; Water Main Projects currently
ongoing; 12-Mile Vault Hatch Meter Construction and the reconnection of the 12-Mile Water Line
into the City; Fire Hydrant Flow Testing Update; Water Meter Replacement Program has not been
discussed with Council; Corridor Cleanup Event Modified; Congratulations to the Police
Department; Susie Stec will be missed
Councilmember Barksdale: El Dorado Place signage spelling; Thank you for the Free Little Libraries; Parks
& Rec Trivia Night
Councilmember Hammond: Congratulations to the Police Department; Thank you to Susie Stec; Uniform
Street Signage throughout the City.
17. Adjourn
Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Kantor at adjourn at 8:55 PM.
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Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM
27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076
1. Call to Order by Mayor Garrett
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Presentations
A. Lathrup Village Police Department Accreditation
B. New Staff Introductions
6. Zoning Board of Appeals
7. Public Comment for Items on the Agenda (speakers are limited to 3 minutes)
8. 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. Approval of Minutes
i. March 18, 2024 - Study Session
ii. March 18, 2024 - Regular City Council
B. Police Department Monthly Reports
C. Building Department Reports
D. Disbursement Report
E. Request to Set the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Public Hearing
9. Public Hearings
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A. Delinquent Water & Sewer Billing Special Assessments
10. Action Requests - For Consideration / Approval
A. Request to Adopt Special Assessment Roll 2024-02 - Outstanding Water/Sewer Bills
B. Request to Confirm City Clerk Appointment
C. Request to Adopt Arbor Day Proclamation
D. Request to Adopt Resolution 2024-04 - Protect MI Kids Tobacco Legislation
E. Request to Adopt Resolution 2024-05 - Decertification of Local Street
F. Request to Approve Cost Participation Agreement - Southfield Road
G. Request to Set 2024 City-Wide Garage Sale Dates & Waive Fees
H. Request to Approve Maner Costerisan as City Auditor
I. Request to Approve Lexipol Grant Assistance Services
J. Request to Approve the Oakland County Tactical Consortium Agreement
K. First Reading - Request to Amend Ordinance Chapter 10 - Animals, Article IV. Pet
Acquisition
L. Request to Approve Planning Commissioner Appointment
M. Request to Approve Historic District Commission (HDC) Appointments
11. City Administrator Report
12. City Attorney Report
13. Reports of Boards, Commissions, and Committees
A. Downtown Development Authority
B. Planning Commission
C. Parks & Recreation
D. Tree Committee
14. Unfinished / New Business
15. Public Comment (speakers are limited to 3 minutes)
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16. Mayor and Council Comments
17. Adjourn
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Your comments shall be made during times set aside for that purpose.
Stand or raise a hand to indicate that you wish to speak.
When recognized, state your name and direct your comments and/or questions to any City official in attendance.
Each person wishing to address the City Council and/or attending officials shall be afforded one opportunity of upt to
three (3) minutes duration during the first and last occassion for citizen comments and questions and one opportunity
of up to three (3) minutes during each public hearing. Comments made during public hearins shall be relevant to the
subject for which the public hearings are held.
In addition to the opportunities described above, a citizen may respond to questions posed to him or her by the Mayor
or members of the Council, provided members have been granted the floor to pose such questions.
No speaker may make personal or impertinent attacks upon any officer, employee, or City Council member or other
Elected Official, that is unrelated to the manner in which the officer, employee, or City Council member or other Elected
Official performs his or her duties.
No person shall use abusinve or threatening language toward any individual when addressing the City Council.
Any person who violates this section shall be directed by the Mayor to be orderly and silent. If a person addressing the
Council refuses to become silent when so directed, such person may be deemed by the Mayor to have committed a
"breach of the peace" by disrupting and impeding the orderly conduct of the public meeting of the City Council and
may be ordered by the Mayor to leave the meeting. If the person refuses to leave as directed, the Mayor may direct
any law enforcement officer who is present to escort the violator from the meeting.
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