Regular Council Meeting

CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 2018 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2018 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING 27400 SOUTHFIELD ROAD, LATHRUP VILLAGE, MICHIGAN. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor and Roll Call was taken. Present: Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Kantor Council members Frank Brock, Ian Ferguson Also Present: Interim City Administrator Pamela Bratschi, City Attorney Scott Baker, Sergeant Michael Zang and City Clerk Yvette Talley MAYOR INVITED ALL PRESENT TO JOIN IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA CO-18-48 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Roll call was taken. Motion by Council member Brock, seconded by Council member Ferguson to excuse Mayor MyKale Garrett and Council member Donna Stallings from this meeting. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Kantor No: None Motion carried. CO-18-49 APPROVAL OF AGENDA/CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Council member Brock to approve the Agenda. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Kantor No: None Motion carried. CO-18-50 Minutes of Study Session on February 26, 2018 Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Council member Brock to approve the minutes of the Study Session of February 26, 2018. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Kantor No: None 1  Motion carried. CO-18-51 Minutes of Regular Meeting on February 26, 2018 Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Council member Brock to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of February 26, 2018. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Kantor No: None Motion carried. CO-18-52 Minutes of the Special Meeting on March 2, 2018 Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Council member Brock to approve the minutes of the Special meeting of March 2, 2018. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Kantor No: None Motion carried. CO-18-53 Minutes of Special Meeting on March 13, 2018 Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Council member Brock to approve the minutes of the Special meeting of March 13, 2018. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Kantor No: None Motion carried. CO-18-54 Minutes of Study Session Meeting on March 5, 2018 Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Council member Brock to approve the minutes of the Special meeting of March 5, 2018. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Kantor No: None Motion carried. 2  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 2018 CO-18-55 APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORTS Motion by Council member Brock, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the Disbursement Report of February 1, 2018 through February 15, 2018 totaling $55,624.01 and the Disbursement Report of February 16, 2018 through February 28, 2018 totaling $985,932.44. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Kantor No: None Motion carried. CO-18-56 CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO ACCEPT DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Council member Ferguson asked about snow removal on sidewalks. Pamela Bratschi said that residents have to remove snow from the sidewalks. Mayor Pro Tem Kantor said there are complaints that ice and dirt have been plowed into the streets and sidewalks, who will clear it. Ms. Bratschi said that in the spring, DPS will replace the grass that has been damaged by snow plows. Motion by Council member Brock, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the Departmental Reports. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Kantor No: None Motion carried. CO-18-57 PETITIONS Thomas Vogel –18191 Kilbirnie said that DPS should do a better job at plowing the snow, residents are getting stuck. Marilyn Baladian – 16756 Roseland is in agreement that the snow should be plowed better. Thanked the Code Enforcer and City Council for starting to remove vehicles with advertisements on them from Southfield Rd. At the end of Roseland the road erupted and now it’s patched up. Pam Bratschi said there was a water main break and the road will be repaired. Someone should check the culverts because water is flooding in the alleyways because the contractor who repaired them closed some of the culverts creating a flooding problem. 3  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 2018 What is the update of the buildings that are owned by Jet Dahliwal? The building has exposed wiring, parking lot is overflowing extending to side streets, and buildings are in need of repair. City Attorney Scott Baker said there is a lawsuit pending therefore, cannot talk about this matter. This matter is being handled through the court. James Farrow – 27040 Lathrup Blvd. – he lives next to the project on 11 mile and Lathrup Blvd. The wall has not been built. The empty lot has lots of traffic, people stopping, cars breaking down, porta potty issues etc. He has a question as to why he received a letter stating there is a construction lien on his property. Not sure what it is all about. City Attorney said he will look into the matter. CO-18-58 PUBLIC HEARINGS None CO-18-59 ACTION REQUESTS a. Consideration of a Motion to Approve Administrator’s Contract Scott Baker, City Attorney gave an overview and answered specific questions from City Council. Motion by Council member Brock, seconded by Council member Ferguson to Approve Employment Agreement with Dr. Sheryl L. Mitchell for services as City Administrator. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Kantor No: None Motion carried. b. Consideration to Approve a Resolution expanding Membership of the Planning Commission Mayor Pro Tem Kantor gave an overview. Scott Baker, gave an overview and stated that members will be residents of the city. Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Council member Brock to adopt a resolution expanding membership of the Planning Commission from 5 to 7 members. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Kantor No: None Motion carried. 4  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 2018 c. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Agreement for Lockup Services between City of Berkley and the City of Lathrup Village Sergeant Michael Zang gave an overview. Pamela Bratschi said there is no cost to the City. Motion by Council member Brock, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve an Agreement for Lockup Services between City of Berkley and the City of Lathrup Village. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Kantor No: None Motion carried. d. Consideration to Approve the Employment Agreement between the City of Lathrup Village and Scott M. McKee, Police Chief This item remained tabled. CO-18-60 REPORT OF THE ACTING CITY ADMINISTRATOR Pamela Bratschi, Interim City Administrator announced breakfast with the bunny, Saturday, March 24th 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon in the Community Room. CO-18-61 REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY None CO-18-62 UNFINISHED/NEW BUSINESS Yvette Talley, City Clerk announced that the last day to register to vote for the May 8, 2018 Special Election will be April 9, 2018. CO-18-63 CORRESPONDENCE None CO-18-64 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Council member Brock to adjourn this meeting. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Kantor No: None Motion carried. 5  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 2018 This was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Transcribed by Yvette Talley _______________________________ __________________________________ Bruce Kantor, Mayor Pro Tem Transcribed by Yvette Talley City Clerk 6