Regular Council Meeting

CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING 27400 SOUTHFIELD ROAD, LATHRUP VILLAGE, MICHIGAN. The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Mayor Garrett and Roll Call was taken. Present: Mayor Mykale Garrett and Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Kantor Council members Brock, Ferguson, Stallings Also Present: City Administrator Sheryl L. Mitchell, City Attorney Scott Baker, Chief Scott McKee and City Clerk Yvette Talley Others Present: City of Southfield -Fire Chief Johnny Menifee MAYOR INVITED ALL PRESENT TO JOIN IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA CO-18-180 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the Agenda. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Stallings No: None Motion carried. CO-18-181 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the Consent Agenda. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Stallings No: None Motion carried. CO-18-182 Minutes of the Study Session on August 20, 2018 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the minutes of the Study session on August 20, 2018. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Stallings No: None Motion carried. 1  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 CO-18-183 Minutes of the Regular Meeting on August 20, 2018 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting on August 20, 2018. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Stallings No: None Motion carried. CO-18-184 Minutes of the Study Session on September 10, 2018 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the minutes of the Study Session on September 10, 2018. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Stallings No: None Motion carried. CO-18-185 APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORTS Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor to approve the Disbursement Report of August 1, 2018 through August 15, 2018 totaling $49,576.07. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Stallings No: None Motion carried. CO-18-186 APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORTS Motion by Council member Stallings, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the Disbursement Report of August 16, 2018 through August 31, 2018 totaling $465,264.41. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Stallings No: None Motion carried. 2  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 CO-18-187 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: Brock, Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Stallings No: None Motion carried. CO-18-188 PUBLIC COMMENTS None CO-18-189 PUBLIC HEARINGS None CO-18-190 ACTION REQUESTS A. An Update by Southfield Fire Chief Johnny Menifee Currently checking every hydrant in the City of Lathrup Village. They are not flowing the hydrants, only checking them. Business fire inspections are taking place from I 696 to Lincoln. Hired 16 new firefighters this year and will hire an additional 6 firefighters on October 16th placing a big emphasis on training. Safety tips: Don’t leave your home while you have candles burning, check your fire place, and do not charge your cell phone on the bed. Information on becoming a firefighter call 248-796-5650 B. Consideration of a Proclamation – September Is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor to approve September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness month. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Stallings No: None Motion carried. 3  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 C. Consideration of a Proclamation – September as National Recovery Month Dr. Sheryl Mitchell gave an overview and answered specific questions from City Council. Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor that September is National Recovery Month. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Stallings No: None Motion carried. D. Consideration to Approve I.T. Right Service Contract Dr. Sheryl Mitchell gave an overview and answered specific questions from City Council. Motion by Council member Brock, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the I.T. Right Service Contract in the amount of $8,835.00. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Stallings No: None Motion carried. E. Consideration to Approve the Prosper Magazine Ad Dr. Sheryl Mitchell, gave an overview and answered specific questions. Motion by Council member Stallings, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the Community Profile insert in the Prosper Magazine for the amount of $1,750 and authorize the City Administrator to work with the representative on the content. Yes: Brock, Ferguson,Garrett, Kantor, Stallings No: None Motion carried. F. Consideration of the First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 54,Solid Waste, Amending Article II, Collection and Disposal, Sec. 54-32, Preparation of Solid Waste Materials Scott Baker, City Attorney gave an overview and answered specific questions from City Council. Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 54, Solid Waste, Amending Article II, Collection and Disposal, Section 54-32, Preparation of Solid Waste Materials. 4  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Stallings No: None Motion carried. G. Consideration of the Ballot for 2019 Michigan Municipal League Liability & Property Pool Directors Motion by Council member Stallings, seconded by Council member Brock to authorize and cast its vote for the two candidates to serve as Director of the Michigan Municipal League Liability and Property Pool. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Stallings No: None Motion carried. CO-18-191 REPORT OF THE CITIY ADMINISTRATOR Food truck Friday has ended Last day for Farmer’s market will be September 26th October 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. there will be a joint meeting with the Lathrup Village City Council, Southfield School Board, and the City of Southfield City Council at the Mint at Michigan First Conference Center. Fire damage home at 18140 Lincoln is scheduled for demolition next week and the plans are to build a new home on the site Met with a Professor from Oakland University‘s Political Science Department to discuss starting an internship program with the City Staff offices have moved Shred day was a great turnout Michigan First Credit Union held their official ribbon cutting of “The Mint” LV65 – 65th Birthday Celebration was lots of fun. You may purchase a pin $5 receive a free t-shirt Attended the Oakland County Managers Association meeting on September 11th MML Conference will be held September 19-22 in Grand Rapids. Council members Kantor and Ferguson were in attendance. 5  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 CO-18-192 REPORT CITY ATTORNEY No comments CO-18-193 REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Mayor Pro Tem Kantor said at the August Planning Commission meeting they discussed the potential gas station on Southfield Rd. Traffic study will be done for Southfield Rd. Requested a traffic flow study to show how tanker trucks will be able to navigate on the property. Show that smaller tanker trucks will be used to fill the tanks at the gas station. Several concerns were brought up by residents: Hours, portion of Coral Gables will need to be widened, do not want lights to face residents, there will be not speakers or tv’s at the pumps, clean-up, what would happen if the business were to fail. Applicant said it’s a state law that the gas tanks have to be removed or filled with cement within a year of closing. Applicant will follow-up at next Planning Commission meeting. (Planning Commission meeting cancelled for September 25, 2018) Council member Stallings thanked everyone for participating in the 3rd annual shred truck day. She was elected Precinct Delegate August 2018. CO-18-194 UNFINISHED/NEW BUSINESS City Clerk announced November 6, 2018 is Election Day. September 25th is National Voter Registration Day! October 9, 2018 is the close of registration must be registered to vote by this day to be eligible to vote on Nov. 6. Absent Voter ballots will be mailed the first week of October. Also, the straight party section has been eliminated so voters have to vote each race. There is a sample ballot on the website or you may stop by the office for a copy of a sample ballot. CO-18-195 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council member Stallings, seconded by Council member Ferguson to adjourn this meeting. Yes: Brock, Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Stallings No: None Motion carried. 6  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m. Transcribed by Yvette Talley ____________________________________ ___________________________________ Mykale Garrett, Mayor Transcribed by Yvette Talley City Clerk 7