City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingMadison Heights, MI · June 12, 2023
Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Madison Heights, Michigan
June 12, 2023
A City Council Regular Meeting was held on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM at City Hall -
Council Chambers, 300 W. 13 Mile Rd.
PRESENT
Mayor Roslyn Grafstein
Councilwoman Toya Aaron
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Bliss
Councilman Sean Fleming
Councilor Emily Rohrbach
Councilman David Soltis
Councilor Quinn Wright
OTHERS PRESENT
City Manager Melissa Marsh
Assistant City Attorney Tim Burns
City Clerk Cheryl Rottmann
The invocation was given by Councilman Fleming and the Pledge of Allegiance followed.
CM-23-138. Addition to the Agenda.
Motion made by Councilor Rohrbach, Seconded by Councilor Wright, to add Installation
of Data Lines and of Cabling for the Active Adult Center to the Agenda, under Consent
Agenda.
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS:
Recognition of National Missing Children's Day May 24, 2023
Councilman Soltis and Councilor Wright requested City Council recognize National Missing
Children Day, which was May 24, 2023, this year. An Amber Alerting video published by the
Federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention was shown.
CM-23-139. Special Approval PSP 23-01 - 700 E. 14 Mile Road - Motor Vehicle
Service Expansion.
City Manager Marsh reviewed Special Approval Request PSP 23-01, 700 E. 14 Mile Road,
for a motor vehicle service expansion.
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Mayor Grafstein opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.
Frank Martin, Dorchen/Martin Associates, Inc., project architect, was present to answer any
questions regarding the request. He stated that when the facility was initially designed, it was
designed for potential expansion. He noted that the expansion will look just like the existing
building.
Seeing no one further wishing to speak, Mayor Grafstein closed the public hearing at 7:42
p.m.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Seconded by Councilwoman Aaron, to approve
the special use request PSP 23-01 for expanded motor vehicle repair facility associated
with the existing Golling Kia dealership at 700 E. 14 Mile Road, with the conditions that
bump and paint work shall not be permitted and the proposed auto wash shall be for the
dealership and service facility patrons only, and not open for use by the general public.
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
Motion carried.
CM-23-140. Special Approval PSP 23-02 - 201 W. Girard Avenue - Event and
Banquet Facility.
City Manager Marsh reviewed the Special Approval request, PSP 23-02, 201 W. Girard
Avenue, for an event and banquet space.
Mayor Grafstein opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
Michael Kozan, applicant and property owner, stated that he and his wife have renovated the
building and are requesting that they be able to use the space for events and small
banquets. He stated that they would like a capacity limit of 75.
Seeing no one further wishing to speak, Mayor Grafstein closed the public hearing at 7:46
p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Bliss stated that he would like to give flexibility on the occupancy limit for
the building and does not see the necessity for the 11 p.m. end time as recommended by
staff. This building could serve a real need for our community. He stated that he would defer
to the Fire Marshall for the occupancy limit.
Councilor Rohrbach concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Bliss' comments.
Mr. Kozan stated that when Fire Marshall initially came out, this was not the purposed use,
so he would need to revisit to establish the occupancy based on a use for events and banquets.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Seconded by Councilman Fleming.to approve
Special Approval PSP 23-02 for an existing rental warehouse space to host small events
and banquets at 201 W. Girard Avenue.
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
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Motion carried.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Resident (name not given), stated that freedom of speech is a First Amendment right and the 43rd
District Court fears video recording.
Kevin Wright, President of the Board of Directors of the Madison Heights Citizens United, stated
that this Friday there will be a Juneteenth flag raising at 9 a.m. at City Hall. The 2023 Madison
Heights Juneteenth celebration at Civic Center park is this Saturday and he summarized the day's
events. He congratulated Chief Haines on his retirement, and he stated that he has had very
positive interactions with him over the past years.
CM-23-141. Consent Agenda.
Motion made by Councilwoman Aaron, Seconded by Councilor Wright, to approve the
Consent Agenda as read.
Councilman Fleming asked that the City Manager's comments be read pertaining to Item #6, Cost
Participation Agreement - 2023 LRIP Program. City Manager Marsh read her comments on this
Consent Agenda item.
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
Motion carried.
CM-23-142. 2023 Festival in the Park Fireworks Display Permit.
Motion made by Councilwoman Aaron, Seconded by Councilor Wright, to approve the
permit for the 2023 Fireworks Display from Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. and authorize
the mayor to sign on the City’s behalf.
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
Motion carried.
CM-23-143. Cost Participation Agreement - 2023 LRIP Program: Commerce
Drive.
Motion made by Councilwoman Aaron, Seconded by Councilor Wright, to approve the
Cost Participation Agreement for the 2023 Oakland County's Local Road Improvement
Program (LRIP) and authorize the mayor to sign on behalf of the City electronically.
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
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Motion carried.
CM-23-144. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2023.
Motion made by Councilwoman Aaron, Seconded by Councilor Wright, to approve the
Regular City Council Meeting minutes of May 22, 2023.
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
Motion carried.
CM-23-145. Installation of Data Lines and Cabling for the New Active Adult
Center.
Motion made by Councilwoman Aaron, Seconded by Councilor Wright, to approve the
installation of data lines and cabling for the new Active Adult Center by BPI in the
amount of $19.975.71
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
Motion carried.
CM-23-146. Confirmation of Deputy City Manager and Appointment as Acting
City Manager in City Manager's Absence.
Motion made by Councilor Rohrbach, Seconded by Councilman Fleming, to confirm the
City Manager's appointment of Cheryl Rottmann as Deputy City Manager/City Clerk and
appoint her to serve as Acting City Manager in temporary absences as assigned by the
City Manager.
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
Motion carried.
CM-23-147. Amendment #2 to the Madison Center Owner LLC Development
Agreement – 29101 John R Rd.
Motion made by Councilwoman Aaron, Seconded by Councilman Fleming, to approve
and authorize the mayor to sign the proposed second and final amendment to the
Development Agreement for the approved Brownfield Plan for 29101 John R Rd.
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
Motion carried.
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CM-23-148. Madison Heights Hazel Park Chamber Request for Beer Tent at Trail
Tunes.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Seconded by Councilor Rohrbach, to approve the
following resolution authorizing this one-time liquor sales event for the 2023 Trail Tunes
Event on September 9, 2023:
Resolution Authorizing the One-Time Sale, Possession and Use of Beer and Wine
During the 2023 Trail Tunes Event at Civic Center Park.
WHEREAS, Madison Heights City Code Chapter 19 Section 19-57 requires City
permission to allow for the sale, possession and consumption of beer and
wine beverages in any City park; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 Trail Tunes event organizers in conjunction with the Madison
Heights/Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce have requested permission to
set up and operate a “Beer Tent” on Civic Center Park property; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 Trail Tunes Event will take place Saturday September 9th from
2:00 PM- 6:00 PM; and,
WHEREAS, the “Beer Tent” will be set up in a controlled area with security and licensed
vendors and staff will be on hand through the entire event to ensure all
policies and rules are being enforced; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to make an exception to the City Alcohol Policy for this
event only to allow the sale, possession, use and consumption of beer at
Civic Center Park during the operational hours of the 2023 Trail Tunes
Event.
WHEREAS, a part of the process of obtaining a Liquor License is obtaining approval
from the governing board, before sending it to the Michigan Liquor Control
Board for approval; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the approval of the beer tent for this one event as set forth
above conditioned upon the event having the proper liability insurance is in
place for this event and approval from the Michigan Liquor Control Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Madison Heights City Council
authorizes the one-time sale, possession and use of beer and wine during the 2023 Trail
Tunes Event on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Civic Center
Park.
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
Motion carried.
CM-23-149. Proposal No. 2, Officers, Qualifications – Amendment.
Motion made by Councilwoman Aaron, Seconded by Councilor Wright, approve a
motion to amend CM-23-129 to modify the language to be within 100 words (exclusive
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of caption) and consistent with requirements of Section 21(2) of the Home Rule City Act
as follows:
BY VIRTUE OF THE FOREGOING VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City of Madison Heights is a Michigan municipal corporation,
duly and legally incorporated as a Home-Rule City, pursuant the provisions of 1909
Public Act 279, being specifically Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) 117.1, et seq.; and,
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Madison Heights was adopted by a vote
of the electors on December 6, 1955; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 5, Section 5.1 of the City Charter, titled “Officers,
Qualification,” specifically to wit: The eighth (8th full and unnumbered section), states
as follows:
Section 5.1.-Officers, Qualifications:
No person shall be eligible to become a candidate for or hold an elective office in the City
of Madison Heights who, at the time of the filing of his nominating petition for such
elective office, has been elected to or is the holder of, an elective office in any other
political subdivision of the State of Michigan. Such political subdivisions of the State of
Michigan shall be deemed to mean any municipality, township, county or State of
Michigan, other than the City of Madison Heights. No person shall be eligible to become
a candidate for any elective office in the City of Madison Heights, except to succeed
himself, who at the time of filing his nominating petition for elective office is the holder
of any other elective office in the City of Madison Heights, unless at the time he files his
nominating petition for elective office, he shall also file his resignation from such office
to be effective not later than the first Monday in April following. At the time of the filing
of the petition for an elective office in the City of Madison Heights in the manner
hereinabove set forth, the candidate shall, upon the filing of petitions, file an affidavit
setting forth his name, that fact that he is a qualified elector in the City of Madison
Heights, the length of residence, and that he does not hold an elective office in any
political subdivision of the State of Michigan, except the office he seeks, or, if he holds
an elective office in the City, other than the office he seeks, that he has submitted his
resignation therefrom. Such affidavit together with his petitions, shall be filed with the
City Clerk. If any candidate fails to file such an affidavit at the time of filing of his
petitions the Clerk shall not accept such petitions for filing. The candidate shall also file
all of the affidavits or those instruments required under the election of the State of
Michigan.
No person shall be a candidate for any or city election for more than one elective office.
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(Amended September 12, 1961)
WHEREAS, the foregoing Charter section requires the resignation of any elected
officeholder, from any non-city office, to become a candidate for mayor or city council,
at the time of filing nominating petitions, instead of at the time of being elected to city
office.
WHEREAS, the foregoing Charter section requires the resignation of an elected city
council member, from any city office, to become a candidate for mayor, at the time of
filing nominating petitions, instead of at time of being elected as mayor;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Chapter 5, Section 5.1 of the City
Charter, titled “Officers, Qualification,” specifically to wit: The eighth (8th full and
unnumbered section), should be amended, in pertinent part, to state as follows:
No person, eligible to become a candidate for or hold the office mayor or council member
of the City of Madison Heights, shall be required to resign their non-city elective office
or city elective office, prior to their election as mayor or city council member. Non-city
elective office shall be deemed to mean any municipal, township, county or state office.
City elective office shall be deemed to mean mayor or council member of the city. When
a person files their nominating petitions for mayor or city council, they shall also file a
signed affidavit with the city clerk’s office, in conformity with state law. A person, who
wins election as mayor or city council member, shall resign their non-city elective office
or prior city elective office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other sections in Chapter 5, Section 5.1., not
otherwise amended herein, shall remain in full force and effect; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Charter Proposition shall be submitted to the
voters for approval shall be as follows:
(Officers, Qualifications) – Proposal No. 2
Currently, Section 5.1 requires, in order to be eligible to be a candidate for election as
mayor or council member, that a candidate for mayor or council must resign from
Madison Heights elective office and from elective office in any other local government
unit. The proposed amendment states that no candidate for mayor or city council must
resign from their current elected offices until they win election as mayor or city council
member. If approved, the revision takes effect with the 2025 regular city election and
continues until otherwise amended.
Shall the proposed amendment to Section 5.1 be adopted?
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Yes.
No.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Governor of the State of Michigan for approval of the proposed
amendment and a copy of this resolution to the Attorney General of the State of Michigan
for approval of proposed ballot language for the proposed amendment, as required by
law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Charter Amendment be submitted to
the electors of the City of Madison Heights for a vote of approval at the election to be
held on November 7, 2023; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the City of Madison Heights
is hereby authorized and directed to cause the notice of submission of said Charter
Amendment proposition to be posted and published as a part of the notice of said election
in the manner required by law.
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
Motion carried.
CM-23-150. Approval of Purchase of Electronic Message Board for Civic Center
Complex.
Motion made by Councilor Rohrbach, Seconded by Councilor Wright, to approve the
purchase of an electronic message board from Spectrum Neon Company of Madison
Heights, in the amount of $36,388 and authorize the City to submit a down payment of
half that amount, $18,194 to secure pricing until installation can be completed.
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
Motion carried.
CM-23-151. Printing/Mailing of Recreation Brochure/City Newsletter.
Motion made by Councilor Rohrbach, Seconded by Councilwoman Aaron, award the
contract for the printing and mailing of the Recreation Brochure/Newsletter to KK
Stevens Publishing at the unit prices indicated for a two-year contract term through June
12, 2025, with the option to extend thereafter upon written agreement of the parties,
allowing for documented postage and paper increases if the market becomes too volatile,
and also allowing for lower cost production at the City’s sole discretion based upon paper
cost and availability and to further authorize the City to proceed to the second or third
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low vendors, Litho Printing or Accuform, respectively, in the unlikely event that the
contract with KK Stevens Publishing is canceled for lack of performance.
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
Motion carried.
CM-23-152. Purchase of Portable Hoist System.
Motion made by Councilwoman Aaron, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, to approve
the purchase of four Mohawk Wireless Series 800 Mobile Column Lifts, and two Support
Stands as quoted to Equipment Distributors Incorporated, of Fair Haven, Michigan,
through Sourcewell Contract 013020-MRL, in the amount of $57,955.01.
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
Motion carried.
CM-23-153. Purchase of a Sutphen SLR 75 Fire Engine.
Motion made by Councilor Wright, Seconded by Councilman Fleming, to approve the
purchase of a heavy-duty 75' rear mount aerial ladder (SLR) from Sutphen in the amount
not to exceed $1,480,217.53.
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
Motion carried.
CM-23-154. Information Technology Contract – BPI.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Seconded by Councilman Fleming, to approve
the information technology services agreement with BPI Technology for one year
from July 1, 2023, June 30, 2024, and with ITAC recommendation, grant the City
Manager the authority to extend on an annual basis, in writing by both parties.
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
Motion carried.
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CM-23-155. Ordinance 2194, Interference with Police, First Reading –
POSTPONED UNTIL STAFF CAN REPORT BACK WITH
RECOMMENDATION.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Seconded by Councilman Fleming, to approve
Ordinance 2194, Interference with Police on First Reading and schedule the Second
Reading for June 26, 2023.
Mayor Pro Tem Bliss asked for clarification on the language regarding the wording resisting,
obstructing and interference.
Councilor Rohrbach stated that she wants the police to have the best tools that they need, but this
language seems a bit broad.
Councilor Wright stated that he concurs with both Mayor Pro Tem Bliss and Councilor Rohrbach's
statements. He stated that we are talking about a subjective matter, and while we need to give our
law enforcement and first responders the tools they need, the language needs to be clearer.
In response to Councilwoman Aaron’s question, Assistant City Attorney Burns stated that the
reason we use the terms interfering and resisting is so that we don’t have a litany of ordinances to
address various types of behavior. This only relates to those resisting a lawful command.
Resisting, interfering, and obstructing are terms incorporated for someone who is under a lawful
order, and they make it difficult for the officer to conduct his job. This only relates to interfering
with police trying to conduct their business in a safe and orderly manner.
In response to Councilman Soltis, Assistant City Attorney Burns stated that this ordinance has
been in place for 20 years, it is only adding a line to address situations such as filing a false police
report or communications to an officer where individuals are voluntarily lying to police officers.
Substitute Motion #1- withdrawn.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Seconded by Councilor Rohrbach to approve
Ordinance No. 2194 with the removal of the word “resisting” on First Reading and
schedule a Second Reading for June 26, 2023.
Councilman Fleming asked for clarification on changing the ordinance by removing the word
resisting wording, would that be amending the original ordinance. Assistant City Attorney Burns
agreed with Councilman Fleming's interpretation.
Substitute Motion #2
Motion by Councilman Soltis, Seconded by Councilor Rohrbach, to postpone Ordinance
No. 2194, for further comment and suggestions by staff for an upcoming City Council
meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Bliss requested that the Crime Commission have input on the ordinance and
Councilors Wright and Rohrbach stated that they would like input from the HREC on this
ordinance change as well.
Councilman Fleming requested a complete copy of the current ordinance wording for Council, the
HREC, and the Crime Commission.
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Vote on Substitute Motion #2:
Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Councilwoman Aaron, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss,
Councilman Fleming, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor
Wright
Motion carried.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilwoman Aaron thanked the officers at 12 Mile and John R that were assisting geese and
ducks cross the street safely. She stated that she is proud of Kevin Wright and the work that he is
doing. She spoke of her experience of organizing a musical at her church and reminded him to
never let small beginnings discourage you; your event will continue to grow and people from all
over will attend. June 24th is the city-wide garage sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beginning June
19th, the summer feeding program is back at Lamphere High School. Children 0-18 can get free
breakfast and lunch and those with special needs up to age 26 can get free meals. Adults can
purchase meals as well. She wished a Happy Father's Day to her colleagues, noting that they are
remarkable dads.
Mayor Pro Tem Bliss noted his Juneteenth shirt that he is wearing and encouraged all to come out
and support the festival. He stated that he was appreciative of his peers for approving the Trail
Tunes beer tent, and commented that there will be lots of great live music.
Councilor Wright stated that he thinks the beer tent is a fantastic idea and noted that the Madison
Schools also had one. It was secure, safe and fun. The Art and Pride event was fantastic, he stated
that he is looking forward to Juneteenth. The Madison Heights Citizens Untied are doing a
fantastic job and he encourages everyone to come out to the flag raising as well. Juneteenth is an
event for everyone, and he is happy everyone is embracing the event. He suggested establishing
a Mental Health Task Force, commenting that the City can pool together resources. He stated that
he is looking forward to seeing everyone at Festival in the Park, come out and enjoy. Juneteenth
is a fantastic connection to the Festival in the Park where people come to celebrate liberation,
freedom independence and the pursuit of happiness.
Assistant City Attorney Burns had no comments this evening.
City Manager Marsh congratulated the Police Department and Crime Commission on the
successful Bike Rodeo event. On June 26th, the Monroe Park Pavillion will be dedicated for late
Councilman Bob Gettings. She congratulated City Clerk Rottmann on her appointment to Deputy
City Manger and stated that she is looking forward to working with her. She congratulated Chief
Haines on his retirement.
City Clerk Rottmann updated the public on the progress of election legislation pertaining to
Proposal 22-2. She stated the biggest impact will be the implementation on nine days of early
voting and she is hoping things will be finalized at the State level in the next month or so. She
stated that she will provide updates as things progress. She expressed her appreciation for
Council's support and the City Manager's confidence in her for the Deputy City Manager position
and promised to continue to work to the best of her ability for the citizens of Madison Heights.
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Councilor Rohrbach thanked everyone for attending the plant sale and stated they had over $6,000
in sales. All funds will go back into funding green activities. The Art and Pride picnic was
awesome, Bike Rodeo was fantastic, and it is just fun to see people out and doing things. Thank
you to everyone who participated. She stated that she is looking forward to Juneteenth as
well. Happy Father's Day and congratulations to all of graduating seniors - enjoy the summer.
Councilman Fleming stated that the Memorial Day Parade went very well. He recognized Martha
Kehoe and Andy McGillvarary for their work on the parade and noted there were lots of happy
people. The Bike Rodeo was a great event as was the Art and Pride Picnic. He stated a Mental
Health forum is currently being worked on. Summer is the time for power outages and he
reminded residents that the Library, Fire Station, and possibly the new Active Adult Center are
cooling centers. He is going to hold office hours at Library from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. or you can
email him at seandfleming@madison-heights.org.
Councilman Soltis reminded everyone to pay attention to the air quality. This is serious for seniors
and those with compromised breathing. He congratulated the Deputy City Manager on her new
position, the new Police Chief on his promotion, and Police Chief Corey Haines on his retirement,
noting he did an amazing job for the City. Although National Missing Children day has passed,
this is something that he is passionate about. He noted that before he ran in 2013, there was a huge
bust of human trafficking and there was one minor who was rescued and this issue really hits home
with him.
Mayor Graftstein stated she will be attending Juneteenth on Saturday and the flag raising on
Friday. She thanked Kevin Wright and his wife for their efforts to make Juneteenth a successful
event. She thanked Council for all of their conversation today. She congratulated Cheryl
Rottmann on her new role. She commented that she is Interested to see how the beer tent works
out and stated that she is glad the city-wide garage sale is happening again this year; make sure
you reach out to the City so you can be included on the map. The Art and Pride Picnic was a great
event and she thanked Councilwoman Aaron and Councilman Fleming for helping set up and
Councilor Wright for tending at the grill. She concurred with the Mental Health Task Force
concept. Mayor Grafstein thanked the organizers of the Memorial Day Parade and stated that she
appreciates everyone who came out including our Gold Star Mother and our WWII veteran. The
next Council meeting is June 26th.
ADJOURNMENT:
Having no further business, Mayor Grafstein adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Roslyn Grafstein, Mayor Cheryl E. Rottmann, City Clerk
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Agenda
CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 300 W. 13 MILE RD.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 12, 2023 AT 7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - COUNCILMAN FLEMING
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
1. Additions/Deletions
PRESENTATIONS
2. Recognition of National Missing Children's Day May 24, 2023
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. Special Approval PSP 23-01 - 700 E. 14 Mile Road - Motor Vehicle Service Expansion
4. Special Approval PSP 23-02 - 201 W. Girard Avenue - Event and Banquet Facility
ITEMS ON AGENDA OF INTEREST TO PARTIES IN THE AUDIENCE
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA:
5. 2023 Festival in the Park Fireworks Display Permit
6. Director of Public Services - Cost Participation Agreement - 2023 LRIP Program: Commerce
Drive
7. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2023
COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS:
8. City Manager - Confirmation of Deputy City Manager and Appointment as Acting City
Manager in City Manager's absence
9. CED Director - Amendment #2 to the Madison Center Owner LLC Development Agreement
10. MHHP Chamber Request for Beer Tent at Trail Tunes
11. City Clerk and City Attorney - Proposal No. 2, Officers, Qualifications - Amendment
ITEMS FOR FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS
BID AWARDS/PURCHASES:
12. Purchasing Coordinator - Approval of purchase of Electronic Message Board for Civic Center
Complex
13. Purchasing Coordinator - Printing/Mailing of Recreation Brochure/City Newsletter
14. Director of Public Services - Purchase of Portable Hoist System
15. Fire Chief - Purchase of a Sutphen SLR 75 Fire Engine
16. City Manager - Information Technology Contract - BPI
ORDINANCES
17. Ordinance 2194, Interference with Police, First Reading
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
MINUTES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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heights.org at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make
reasonable accommodations.
ADJOURNMENT
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