Regular Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLathrup Village, MI · July 23, 2018
Minutes
CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 23, 2018
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE HELD ON
MONDAY, JULY 23, 2018 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING 27400
SOUTHFIELD ROAD, LATHRUP VILLAGE, MICHIGAN.
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Mayor Garrett and Roll Call was taken.
Present: Mayor MyKale Garrett and Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Kantor
Council members Donna Stallings
Excused: Council member Frank Brock and Ian Ferguson
Also Present: City Administrator Sheryl L. Mitchell, City Attorney Scott Baker, Chief Scott
McKee and City Clerk Yvette Talley
MAYOR INVITED ALL PRESENT TO JOIN IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
CO-18-143 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to excuse
Council member Frank Brock and Council member Ian Ferguson from this meeting.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
CO-18-144 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the Agenda with
changes to remove item 5F – Zoning Board of Appeals minutes.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
CO-18-145 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the Consent
Agenda.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
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Motion carried.
CO-18-146 Minutes of the Study Session on June18, 2018
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the minutes of the
Study session on June 18, 2018.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
CO-18-147 Minutes of the Regular Meeting on June 18, 2018
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the minutes of the
Regular meeting on June 18, 2018.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
CO-18-148 Minutes of the Special Meeting on June 29, 2018
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the minutes of the
Special meeting on June 29, 2018.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
CO-18-149 Minutes of the Study Session on July 9, 2018
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the minutes of the
Study Session on July 9, 2018.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
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CO-18-150 Minutes of the Special Meeting on July 11, 2018
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the minutes of the
Special meeting on July 11, 2018.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
CO-18-151 APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORTS
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the Disbursement
Report of June 1, 2018 through June 15, 2018 totaling $46.836.08.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
CO-18-152 APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORTS
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the Disbursement
Report of June 16, 2018 through June 30, 2018 totaling $605,963.37.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
CO-18-153 CITY ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2018
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the City Annual
Investment Report period ended June 30, 2018.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
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CO-18-154 CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO ACCEPT DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the Departmental
Reports.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
CO-18-155 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dr. Jennifer Martin-Green, Superintendent, Southfield Public Schools invited the community to attend
the interview of the final two candidates for principal of Southfield A & T High School on July 24 at 5:30
p.m. in the Southfield A & T High School auditorium.
Will implement the student representative to attend City Council meeting every 3rd Monday.
Will schedule a joint meeting with Lathrup Village City Council, Southfield City Council and Southfield
Lathrup Board of Education.
August 11th back to school fair 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. held on the football field of Southfield/Lathrup A&T
High School.
CO-18-156 PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
CO-18-157 ACTION REQUESTS
A. Consideration of a Proclamation honoring Crime Stoppers 25th Anniversary
Proclamation was given to Crime Stoppers honoring their 25th Anniversary.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the proclamation
honoring Crime Stoppers 25th Anniversary.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
B. Consideration of a Presentation by Pastor Scottie Jones, Life of God Outreach Sons,
Global Ministry for the Back to School Jam
Presentation by Pastor Scottie Jones invited the public to the back to school jam on August 18th at 10:00
a.m. They will be providing backpacks, school supplies, lunch bags, clothing, games and prizes.
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Presentation by Pastor Art Letly -Convoy of Hope - September 22nd will be a community event at Bishop
Park adjacent to Northwestern High School. Will provide services for greater Detroit area – free
groceries, haircuts, family portraits, job services, health services and more.
C. Consideration of the Capital Improvement Plan 2018-2023
Sheryl Mitchell gave an overview and answered specific questions from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor to approve the Capital
Improvement Plan 2018-2023.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
D. Consideration of an Agreement with Utility Service Partners Private Label, Inc.
D/B/A Service Line Warranties of America
Michael Chambers, Regional Account Manager – gave an overview.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the agreement
with Utility service Partners Private Label, Inc. d/b/a Service Line Warranties of America pending the
addition of the 90 day clause.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
E. Consideration of the Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend
Chapter 50 – Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers.
Scott Baker, gave an overview and answered specific questions. There was one change from the First
Reading to the Second Reading and it is as follows- “Any person whose license or permit remains
revoked, suspended or denied after a hearing conducted pursuant to this section shall wait no less than
30 calendar days from the hearing date to re-apply.”
Motion by Council member Stallings, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor to approve the Second
Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 50 – Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
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F. Consideration of the Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend
Chapter 78, Utilities, Amending Article IV, Sewage Disposal Systems, Division 1,
Generally, Sec. 78-328 (B), Grease Interceptors – Violations and Penalties
Scott Baker gave an overview and answered specific questions.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to Adopt an Ordinance to
Amend Chapter 78, Utilities, Amending Article IV, Sewage Disposal Systems, Division 1, Generally, Sec.
78-328 (B), Grease Interceptors – Violations and Penalties.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
G. Consideration and Adoption of Oakland County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Sheryl Mitchell gave an overview and answered specific questions from City Council.
Chief Scott McKee gave an overview and answered specific questions from City Council.
Motion by Council member Stallings, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor to accept the Oakland County
Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
H. Consideration to Appoint the 2018 MERS Conference Officer (and Alternate) and
Employee (and alternate) and Authorization to attend Conference (October 4-
7,2018)
Sheryl Mitchell gave an overview and answered specific questions.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to appoint the following
employees to the 2018 MERS Conference:
Pamela Bratschi as Officer Delegate
Yvette Talley as Officer Alternate and Confirm:
Charles Becker as Employee Delegate
Ken Marten as Employee Alternate
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Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
I. Consideration to Elect Members to the MML Workers Compensation Fund Board of
Trustees
Motion by Council member Stallings Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor to elect
Members to the MML Workers Compensation Fund Board of Trustees.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
CO-18-158 REPORT OF THE CITIY ADMINISTRATOR
Wished Council member Frank Brock a speedy recovery.
-2018 Pavement Reconstruction
-Lathrup Village 65th Birthday Celebration
-Election Day August 7, 2018
-MDOT/ I-696 Closures
-Lathrup Village Police community Event held on July 25th was very informative and well attended.
-Hortulus Gardens Pop Up has ended their summer garden shop. Looking forward to fall pop up shop.
-Food Truck Friday
CO-18-159 REPORT CITY ATTORNEY
Working on an Ordinance that will require commercial properties to place their trash bags in dumpsters
or trash can.
Planning Commission update: Capital Improvement Plan
Conceptual site plan review 26727 and 26751 Southfield Rd. it has been purchased to redevelop as a gas
station. Applicant has been reminded to provide information to City Council such as photos and address
of other properties they own to see how their businesses operate.
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CO-18-160 REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Pro Tem Kantor said that Honey Tree has improved the property but did not improve all of the
items that they were asked to improve.
Council member Stallings reported from SEMCOG - They would like to take a tour of the City and give
feedback on how their resources can assist the city.
CO-18-161 UNFINISHED/NEW BUSINESS
Shred truck day will be September 15- 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
City Clerk Talley announced that August 7, 2018 is Primary Election Day – polls open at 7:00 a.m. – 7:00
p.m.
Clerk’s office will be open to vote absentee on Saturday, August 4, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The last day to vote absentee is Monday, August 6, 2018 in the Clerk’s office 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Voters have until 8:00 p.m. August 7th to return their absent voter ballots.
CO-18-162 ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Council member Stallings, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor to adjourn this meeting.
Yes: Garrett, Kantor, Stallings
No: None
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Transcribed by Yvette Talley
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Mykale Garrett, Mayor Transcribed by Yvette Talley
City Clerk
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