City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting Madison Heights, Michigan June 10, 2024 A City Council Regular Meeting was held on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM at City Hall - Council Chambers, 300 W. 13 Mile Rd. PRESENT Mayor Roslyn Grafstein Mayor Pro Tem Mark Bliss Councilman Sean Fleming Councilman William Mier Councilor Emily Rohrbach Councilman David Soltis Councilor Quinn Wright OTHERS PRESENT City Manager Melissa Marsh Assistant City Attorney Tim Burns Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Cheryl Rottmann Councilman Soltis gave the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance followed. CM-24-110. Ordinance 2199 - Rezoning PRZN 23-02 - 1035 W. 12 Mile [B-3 to M- 1], Second Reading and Public Hearing. Mayor Grafstein opened the public meeting at 7:32 p.m. Seeing no wishing to speak, Mayor Grafstein closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Motion to adopt Ordinance 2199 - Rezoning PRZN 23-02, 1035 W. 12 Mile [B-3 to M- 1], on Second Reading, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2199 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NUMBER 571, BEING AN ORDINANCE CODIFYING AND ADOPTING A NEW CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THE CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the Zoning Map in connection with the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Madison Heights shall be amended so that the zoning on the following described property, to-wit: 1 June 10, 2024  T1N, R11E, SEC 14, CR83A-1, PART OF NW 1/4 BEG AT PT ON N SEC LINE DIST S 89-24-00 W 215 FT FROM N 1/4 COR, TH S 89-24-00 W 102.41 FT, TH S 02-01-00 E 456.70 FT, TH N 89-24-00 E 102.67 FT, TH N 02-03-00 W 456.70 FT TO BEG EXC N 60 FT TAKEN FOR HWY. 0.93 ACRES PIN 44-25-14-127-053. 1035 W. 12 MILE RD. Shall be changed from B-3, GENERAL BUSINESS [REGIONAL BUSINESS (NEW ZONING ORDINANCE)], to M-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after its adoption and upon publication. Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Seconded by Councilor Wright. Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Councilman Fleming, Councilman Mier, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor Wright Motion carried. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Kevin Wright, invited Council, the Mayor and residents to the Madison Heights Citizens United Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 15th at Civic Center Park. There will be an opening ceremony, live music, food trucks, vendors, educational activities, and kid's activities. Please visit madisonheightsjuneteenth.com or the Madison Heights Citizens United facebook page for more information. There will also be a food drive for the Madison Heights pantry, so please bring can or nonperishable items. In addition, on June 14th, there will be a flag raising ceremony at City Hall at 8:00 a.m. CM-24-111. Consent Agenda. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as read. Motion made by Councilor Rohrbach, Seconded by Councilman Mier. Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Councilman Fleming, Councilman Mier, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor Wright Motion carried. 2 June 10, 2024 CM-24-112. 2024 LRIP Program: Ajax Drive. Motion to approve the Cost Participation Agreement for the 2024 Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) and authorize the Mayor to electronically sign on behalf of the City. Motion made by Councilor Rohrbach, Seconded by Councilman Mier. Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Councilman Fleming, Councilman Mier, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor Wright Motion carried. CM-24-113. Oakland County Tactical Consortium Agreement (OAK-TAC). Motion to approve the Oakland County Tactical Consortium Agreement (OAK-TAC). Motion made by Councilor Rohrbach, Seconded by Councilman Mier. Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Councilman Fleming, Councilman Mier, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor Wright Motion carried. CM-24-114. City Council Special Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024. Motion to approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024, as printed. Motion made by Councilor Rohrbach, Seconded by Councilman Mier. Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Councilman Fleming, Councilman Mier, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor Wright Motion carried. CM-24-115. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024. Motion to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024, as printed. Motion made by Councilor Rohrbach, Seconded by Councilman Mier. Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Councilman Fleming, Councilman Mier, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor Wright Motion carried. 3 June 10, 2024  CM-24-116. Purchase of Multi-Gas Air Monitors. Motion to award the air monitor bid to All Safe Industries, Inc., the lowest qualified vendor, for $16,468.24. Macqueen Emergency. Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Seconded by Councilman Mier. Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Councilman Fleming, Councilman Mier, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor Wright Motion carried. CM-24-117. Cross-Connection Control Program. Motion to award the bid for the Cross-Connection Control Program to HydroCorp, of Troy, at the per-inspection unit prices specified. The actual number of inspections will continue to be based on the funding allocated in the approved Budget. Motion made by Councilor Rohrbach, Seconded by Councilor Wright. Voting Yea: Mayor Grafstein, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Councilman Fleming, Councilman Mier, Councilor Rohrbach, Councilman Soltis, Councilor Wright Motion carried. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Mier thanked Kevin Wright for informing the public on the Juneteenth Celebration and for the hard work of Citizens United. The Juneteenth Flag Raising is on Friday, Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, Arts and Pride is on June 23rd and the Little league All-Star game is June 22nd at 9:30 a.m. There are three weeks left in the baseball season so please come visit. Mayor Pro Tem Bliss stated that he was excited about the Juneteenth Celebration, it promises to be a good time. Citizens United has done a phenomenal job. He congratulated all the students on completing their education year and for all of their hard work. He noted that students have to work even harder since having gone through the pandemic and not having in-person schooling. He wished a Happy Anniversary to his wife, Allison, as they celebrate their17th wedding anniversary, and he thanked her for her support of his position here at the City. His words of advice for married couples is to always have date nights. Councilor Wright stated that the Juneteenth flag raising is Friday morning; this is the start of the freedom celebration - it doesn't compete with the 4th of July, it completes it. We all want to be seen. He invited those interested to attend or join the Human Relations and Equity Commission. The Art and Pride event is on 23rd and Father's Day is Sunday. He gave kudos to the dads out there that are trying, who may get it wrong, but who keep trying. Assistant City Attorney Tim Burns had no comments this evening. City Manager Marsh had no comments this evening. 4 June 10, 2024 Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Rottmann advised that most voters will be receiving a new voter registration card due to a change in the State Representative District from 8 to 14. It is for informational purposes and to let you know where your polling location is and what political districts you will be voting on. No other changes are on the new ID card. Councilor Rohrbach congratulated the Police Department and Crime Commission for the Bike Rodeo. June has a lot going on with the Bike Rodeo, Juneteenth, Art and Pride, Festival in the Park, Father's Day, and the City-wide Garage sale. Please come out and be part of the community. She expressed her gratitude to her father, Don Sheppard, her husband, all of the dads who do a great job. They succeed every day. Councilman Fleming stated that the Bike Rodeo was a great event, with a dunk tank, fire trucks, and police vehicles; it was great to see the kids get helmets and safety tips. It was truly a great event, and he thanked all that participated and supported it. He noted that as far as the waste hauler GFL is concerned, staff is working on it; there is not a lot of information at this point, but he asked for patience while we iron out the details. Councilman Soltis had no comments this evening. Mayor Grafstein stated the Juneteenth flag raising ceremony is this Friday and Juneteenth celebration is on Saturday; please come out and celebrate. ADJOURNMENT: Having no further business, Mayor Grafstein adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. Roslyn Grafstein, Mayor Cheryl E. Rottmann, City Clerk 5 June 10, 2024