City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting Monday, August 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076 1. Call to Order by Mayor Garrett at 7:31 pm 2. Roll Call Present: Mayor Garrett, Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, Councilmember Barksdale, Councilmember Hammond Absent: Councilmember Jennings Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, and Seconded by Councilmember Barksdale, to excuse Councilmember Jennings. Yes: Hammond, Garrett, Kantor, Barksdale No: N/A Motion Carried. 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda Moved by Councilmember Hammond and Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor to approve the agenda. Yes: Kantor, Barksdale, Garrett, Hammond No: N/A Absent: Jennings Motion Carried. 5. Presentations A. Proclamation - Volunteer Appreciation for Their Outstanding Contributions to the 2nd Annual Lathrup Village Music Festival Proclamations were read and presented to Lauren Beras and Lt. Mike Zang. 6. Public Comment for Items on the Agenda (speakers are limited to 3 minutes) Nina, of the LVWC, asked will the partnership agreement be discussed, and was told that amendments were emailed to the partnership agreement, that need to be reviewed. 27400 Southfield Rd | Lathrup Village, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org  7. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes i. 7-15-24 - City Council Regular Meeting ii. 7-15-24 - City Council Study Session B. Lathrup Village Police Department Monthly Reports C. Community & Economic Development Department Report D. Building & Code Enforcement Reports E. Finance Department Reports Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor and Seconded by Councilmember Hammond to approve the consent agenda. Yes: Hammond, Kantor, Garrett, Barksdale No: N/A Absent: Jennings Motion Carried. 8. Action Requests - For Consideration / Approval A. Second Reading - Request to Amend City Ordinances by Addition of, Chapter 46 - Miscellaneous Offenses, Provisions, Forfeitures and Penalties, Article XIII. Nuisance Parties Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Councilmember Barksdale, to approve the update to the city ordinances by addition of Chapter 46 Miscellaneous offenses, ties Article XIII. Nuisance Parties. Yes: Kantor, Barksdale, Hammond, Garrett No: N/A Absent: Jennings Motion Carried. B. Request to Approve Axon Taser Contract Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, to approve the request for the Axon Taser Contract. Yes: Barksdale, Garrett, Hammond, Kantor No: N/A Absent: Jennings Motion Carried. 27400 Southfield Rd | Lathrup Village, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org  C. Request to Approve MML Liability & Property Pool Coverage Renewal Moved by Kantor, Seconded by Councilmember Hammond, to approve the MML Liability & Property Pool Coverage Renewal at a cost of $ 96,947, effective September 1, 2024, and authorize the City Administrator to sign any related documents. Yes: Hammond, Kantor, Barksdale, Garrett No: N/A Absent: Jennings Motion Carried. D. Request to Approve DPS Pickup Truck Purchase Moved by Councilmember Barksdale, Seconded by Councilmember Hammond, to approve the DPS pickup truck purchase from Bob Maxey Ford of Detroit, for $56.980 Yes: Kantor, Hammond, Garrett, Barksdale No: N/A Absent: Jennings Motion Carried. E. Request to Approve DPS Lawn Mower Purchase Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, Seconded by Councilmember Hammond, to approve the DPS commercial lawn mower purchase via Tri County Equipment, utilizing the Michigan deal contract, for a cost of $10,864.28. Yes: Barksdale, Garrett, Hammond, Kantor No: N/A Absent: Jennings Motion Carried. F. Request to Approve Council Chambers Camera Upgrade Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, to approve the quote from Advanced Lighting and Sound, to install the Council Chambers camera upgrade project for $7,196. Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Hammond, Barksdale. No: N/A Absent: Jennings Motion Carried. G. Request to Approve Emergency Contract with ServPro of West Sterling Heights 27400 Southfield Rd | Lathrup Village, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, to approve the Emergency contract with ServPro of West Sterling Heights, for DPS building water and mold remediation for a total cost of $8,646.67. Yes: Hammond, Barksdale, Garrett, Kantor No: N/A Absent: Jennings Motion Carried. H. Request to Approve Resolution #2024-12 - Resolution in Support of the Application for the Detroit Institute of Arts Partners in Public Art Program for Lathrup Village Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, Seconded by Councilmember Barksdale, to approve Resolution #2024-12 – Resolution in Support of the Application for the Detroit Institute of Arts Partners in Public Art Program for Lathrup Village. Yes: Kantor, Hammond, Barksdale, Garrett No: N/A Absent: Jennings Motion Carried. I. Request to Approve Resolution #2024-13 - Resolution to Adopt and Allocate Funds for An Outdoor Fitness Court as Part of the 2025 National Fitness Campaign Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Councilmember Barksdale, to approve Resolution #2024-13 – Resolution to Adopt and Allocate Funds for An Outdoor Fitness Court as Part of the 2025 National Fitness Campaign. Yes: Barksdale, Garrett, Hammond, Kantor No: N/A Absent: Jennings Motion Carried. J. Request to Approve Resolution #2024-14 - To Enter Into An Agreement With The Michigan Department of Transportation For A Traffic Control Device At Margate Avenue & Southfield Road Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, Seconded by Councilmember Hammond, to approve Resolution #2024-24 – to enter into an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation for a traffic control device at Margate Avenue and Southfield Road. Yes: Hammond, Kantor, Garrett, Barksdale 27400 Southfield Rd | Lathrup Village, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org  No: N/A Absent: Jennings Motion Carried. K. Request to Approve Resolution #2024-15 - Resolution of Support for the Oakland County RAP 2.0 Revitalization & Placemaking Grant Application Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, Seconded by Councilmember Barksdale, to approve Resolution #2024-15 – Resolution in support of the Oakland County RAP 2.0 Revitalization & Placemaking Grant Application. Yes: Kantor, Barksdale, Hammond, Garrett No: N/A Absent: Jennings Motion Carried. L. First Reading - Request to Amend Ordinance Chapter 77. Urban Redevelopment, By Amending Article I. Downtown Development Authority, Section 77-7. Board of Directors Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Councilmember Barksdale, to schedule the second reading to amend Ordinance Chapter 77. Urban Redevelopment, by amending Article I. Downtown Development Authority, Section 77.7. Board of Directors Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Barksdale, Hammond No: N/A Absent: Jennings Motion Carried. Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor to amend the agenda to add item 8.M. – Request to approve Partnership Agreement between Lathrup Village Women’s Club and the City of Lathrup Village. Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Barksdale, Hammond No: N/A Absent: Jennings Motion Carried. M. Request to approve Partnership Agreement between Lathrup Village Women’s Club and the City of Lathrup Village. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, Seconded by Councilmember Barksdale, to approve the LVWC partnership agreement as amended in the redlined version in the August 19, 2024, Study Session packet. 27400 Southfield Rd | Lathrup Village, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org Yes: Hammond, Barksdale, Garrett, Kantor No: N/A Absent: Jennings Motion Carried. 9. City Administrator Report None 10. City Attorney Report None 11. Reports of Boards, Commissions, and Committees a. Downtown Development Authority – Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, said at the last meeting they approved the expense for trees and bushes for landscaping the City Hall garden beds and also set the budget for holiday lighting and decorations. He said Austin will get multiple bids for the decorating. b. Planning Commission – Meeting tomorrow at 7:00 pm, will discuss goals for Planning Commission for the upcoming year, new members, and some site plans coming for review. c. Parks & Recreation - Family Fun Day went well, offering health and wellness food truck Fridays will continue. Councilmember Barksdale said he is thankful for Parks & Recreation members' hard work, and he appreciates their help when he was not there. d. Tree Committee - meets tomorrow at 4:30 pm e. Southfield School Board – No representative present to give a report. f. Finance Review Committee – Mayor Pro Tem Kantor said, that during the meeting last week, the committee was working on 1st draft of a recommendation for both, short and long-term revenue enhancement, and that their goal is to have another meeting before the next City Council meeting. 12. Unfinished / New Business 13. Public Comment (speakers are limited to 3 minutes) Courtney Wooten, a former resident, wanted to resurrect a project that was started in the spring, submitting weekly as she will be more involved 4-6 pm working with residents, to meet with them about AT&T bills, or other services to lower their costs and bills, she will keep track of how much money she is saving people. She is happy to modify the program as needed. Rick Wisz asked where the next two HAWK crosswalks would be located. 27400 Southfield Rd | Lathrup Village, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org Robin Dillard Russaw, coming as a Candidate for 46th District Court, coming tonight also as a member of the League of Women Voters, to inform us that On Sept 12th at Southfield City Hall, the Oakland County Bar Association, Oakland County Times, The League of Women Voters, and Oakland County Legal News is doing a Judicial Candidate forum, at 7:00 pm, for Judicial candidates. An unknown resident spoke about drainage issues in Lathrup Village, mosquito abatement programs Roger Lynn spoke to see if the City can do anything to address standing water in resident’s backyards, especially after large rain events. Kevin, resident, echoed Mr. Lynn’s comments regarding excess water noting his sump pump pumped 3300 gallons of water on August 2. Mrs. DeLoach thanked the staff and City Council for moving forward with the LVWC partnership agreement. 14. Mayor and Council Comments Mayor Garrett  Stated that Oakland County does do something for Lathrup Village regarding the mosquitos in the sewer system. She also asked City Administrator, Mike Greene, if we could see if there is something that we can do about the mosquitoes. Mayor Garrett asked if the Jetter discussed in the Study Session could help.  Asked CA Greene if there is anything the City could do to address Mr. Lynn’s issues. Mayor Pro-Tem Kantor  Stated that the backyard is a resident issue, not a City issue, and to work with neighbors to put a drain in their yard.  Commented on the excessive rain the City has received and noted that he has talked to the engineer, and some of this is because the ground is already saturated. We are starting to begin to do some simple things, like sending out our Code Enforcement officer after it rains, to note problems, and enforce codes that are violated, we are also looking at the storm sewers and cleaning them out, and looking at catch basins and cleaning them out, and there are other items to address.  Thanked the music festival committee and volunteers, and he also Congratulated Pastor Scottie Jones and his wife for the backpack giveaway. Councilmember Hammond  Loved the music festival, being part of it, and executing it, and several people are already asking to volunteer for next year. 27400 Southfield Rd | Lathrup Village, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org   He noted that Council approved several purchase items during the meeting, but they are things we needed to do, to get ahead of things, to not have emergency expenses, please keep this in mind, when looking at what the council is doing. 15. Request to Enter Closed Session Pursuant to MCL 15.268(1)(h) to Discuss Written Attorney Memorandum Moved by Councilmember Hammond, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor to enter closed session, pursuant to MCL 15.268(1)(h) to discuss a written attorney memorandum. Yes: Hammond, Garrett, Kantor No: N/A Absent: Jennings and Barksdale (Barksdale left at 8:30 PM) Motion Carried. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, Seconded Councilmember Hammond, to close the closed session and resume the regular meeting. Yes: Kantor, Hammond, Garrett No: N/A Absent: Jennings and Barksdale Motion Carried. 16. Adjourn Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, Seconded by Councilmember Hammond to adjourn at 9:01 PM. 27400 Southfield Rd | Lathrup Village, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org