New Haven Village Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingNew Haven, MI · April 9, 2024
Minutes
NEW HAVEN VILLAGE COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 09, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Municipal Council Room – 57775 Main Street
1. Call to Order/Pledge/Roll Call
President Meissen called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
PRESENT
President Brian Meissen
Trustee Tracy Bonkowski
Trustee Chris Dilbert
Trustee Corinna Guerrero - Late 7:03 PM
Trustee Fred Nona
Trustee Mario Pruccoli
Trustee Allan Suchy
Clerk Rachel Whitsett
Treasurer Lucy Nolan-Dilbert
2. Approval of Agenda
Motion made by Trustee Pruccoli to approve the agenda as amended, Seconded by Trustee Bonkowski.
Amendments - change 9. New Business H. MDOT Decertification Willow Resolution. Add 9. New Business
I. Fireworks 2024 cost share with Lenox Twp. Remove 12. Closed Session
Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Guerrero, Trustee Nona,
Trustee Pruccoli, Trustee Suchy
3. Public Comments on Agenda
None
4. Approval of the Minutes
A. ZBA Hearing March 12, 2024 Minutes - Parcel #26-06-28-351-035
Motion made by Trustee Bonkowski to approve ZBA Hearing Minutes from March 12, 2024 as
presented, Seconded by Trustee Dilbert.
Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Nona, Trustee Pruccoli,
Trustee Suchy
Absent: Trustee Guerrero
B. FY 2024-2025 Budget Public Hearing March 12, 2024 minutes
Motion made by Trustee Bonkowski to approve FY 2024-2025 Budget Public Hearing minutes from
March 12, 2024 as presented, Seconded by Trustee Dilbert., Seconded by Trustee Dilbert.
Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Nona, Trustee Pruccoli,
Trustee Suchy
Absent: Trustee Guerrero
C. Regular Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
Motion made by Trustee Bonkowski to approve the Regular Council minutes from March 12, 2024 as
presented, Seconded by Trustee Nona.
Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Nona, Trustee Pruccoli,
Trustee Suchy
Absent: Trustee Guerrero
5. Consent Agenda
Motion made by Trustee Bonkowski to accept consent agenda as presented, Seconded by Trustee Nona.
Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Guerrero, Trustee Nona,
Trustee Pruccoli, Trustee Suchy
6. Payment of Bills – Treasurer Report
A. Approval of March 2024 payroll $77,127.14 and bills to be paid for March 2024 $630,552.49 - total of
$707,679.63
Motion made by Trustee Suchy to approve the bills to be paid in the amount of $707,679.63, Seconded
by Trustee Bonkowski.
Roll Call Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Guerrero,
Trustee Nona, Trustee Pruccoli, Trustee Suchy
B. Treasurers Report - Total Village assets of $7,067,544.13
Motion made by Trustee Pruccoli to receive and file Treasurer's report, Seconded by Trustee
Bonkowski.
Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Guerrero, Trustee Nona,
Trustee Pruccoli, Trustee Suchy
7. Communications/Committee Reports
A. Parks & Rec - Trustee Guerrero
Discussion only
8. Unfinished Business
A. GFL Contract Extension Proposal
Motion made by Trustee Bonkowski to continue with RFP for garbage services and reject contract
extension proposal from GFL, Seconded by Trustee Dilbert.
Roll Call Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Guerrero,
Trustee Nona, Trustee Pruccoli, Trustee Suchy
9. New Business
A. Retirement Medical Stipend
Motion made by Trustee Bonkowski accept letter of agreement for Health Care Stipend for Melissa
McGarry, Seconded by Trustee Suchy.
Roll Call Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Guerrero,
Trustee Nona, Trustee Pruccoli, Trustee Suchy
B. Medical Stipend Letter of Agreement
Motion made by Trustee Bonkowsk to table letter of agreement healthcare opt out stipend adjustment,
Seconded by Trustee Suchy.
Voting Yea: Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Nona, Trustee Pruccoli
Voting Nay: President Meissen, Trustee Guerrero, Trustee Suchy
C. Macomb County Animal Control Best Practices
Motion made by Trustee Dilbert to move forward with the process to adopt ordinance 404 to incorporate
the best practices of Macomb County Animal Control, Seconded by Trustee Bonkowski.
Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Guerrero, Trustee Nona,
Trustee Pruccoli, Trustee Suchy
D. 25 MPH Traffic Control Orders
Motion made by Trustee Bonkowski to accept traffic control order to change Havenridge speed limit to
25 miles per hour between the Village Limits south to Main Street, Seconded by Trustee Guerrero.
Roll Call Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Guerrero,
Trustee Suchy
Voting Nay: Trustee Nona, Trustee Pruccoli
Motion made by Trustee Bonkowski to accept traffic control order to change Main Street speed limit to
25 miles per hour between CN Rail Road Tracks west to Rosell, Seconded by Trustee Guerrero.
Roll Call Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Guerrero,
Trustee Suchy
Voting Nay: Trustee Nona, Trustee Pruccoli
Motion made by Trustee Bonkowski to accept traffic control order to change Clark Street speed limit to
25 miles per hour between Havenridge Rd west to Rosell, Seconded by Trustee Guerrero.
Roll Call Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Guerrero,
Trustee Suchy
Voting Nay: Trustee Nona, Trustee Pruccoli
E. Geotech Investigation Proposal
Motion made by Trustee Bonkowski to contract with G2 totaling $4,785.00 for core samples for road
project, Seconded by Trustee Nona.
Roll Call Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Guerrero,
Trustee Nona, Trustee Pruccoli, Trustee Suchy
F. Category B Road Funding application - Streets Committee Meeting April 29, 2024 at 6:30 PM
G. DPW Seasonal Help Request
Motion made by Trustee Pruccoli to approve request for DPW summer help for 1520 hours at $15 per
hour, Seconded by Trustee Suchy.
Roll Call Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Guerrero,
Trustee Nona, Trustee Pruccoli, Trustee Suchy
H. MDOT Decertification Willow Street Resolution
Motion made by Trustee Bonkowski to adopt resolution #2024-005 Resolution to decertify Willow
Street, Seconded by Trustee Guerrero.
Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Guerrero, Trustee Nona,
Trustee Pruccoli, Trustee Suchy
I. Fireworks 2024 cost share with Lenox Twp
Motion made by Trustee Bonkowski to pay $6,000 and cost share fireworks cost with Lenox Township
for Red, Hot, and Blue Festival in , Seconded by Trustee Dilbert.
Roll Call Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Guerrero,
Trustee Nona, Trustee Pruccoli, Trustee Suchy
10. Call from the Floor (limited to three minutes)
S. Cazel - update on bills to be paid
11. Call from the Table
T. Bonkowski - purchase to rent pickelball equipment? Update on resident correspondence on water bill.
B. Meissen - Possibly teaming up with High School for vocational training to update Lions Hall, classes to
learn trades.
12. Adjournment
Motion made by Trustee Dilbert to adjourn at 8:27 PM, Seconded by Trustee Suchy.
Voting Yea: President Meissen, Trustee Bonkowski, Trustee Dilbert, Trustee Guerrero, Trustee Nona,
Trustee Pruccoli, Trustee Suchy
Approved May 14, 2024
Agenda
NEW HAVEN VILLAGE COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
April 09, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Municipal Council Room – 57775 Main Street
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations can be made with advance
notice by calling the Village Offices at (586) 749-5301
The New Haven Village Council will hold its Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 pm, in the Municipal Council
Room located at 57775 Main Street.
1. Call to Order/Pledge/Roll Call
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Public Comments on Agenda
4. Approval of the Minutes
A. ZBA Hearing March 12, 2024 Minutes - Parcel #26-06-28-351-035
B. FY 2024-2025 Budget Public Hearing March 12, 2024 minutes
C. Regular Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
5. Consent Agenda
All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered routine by the council and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion of an item is required, it will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
A. Fire Department Report
B. DPW Report
C. Building Department Report
D. Sheriff Department Report
E. Engineering Project Status Report
F. Code Enforcement
6. Payment of Bills – Treasurer Report
A. Approval of March 2024 payroll $77,127.14 and bills to be paid for March 2024 $630,552.49 - total of
$707,679.63
B. Treasurers Report - Total Village assets of $7,067,544.13
7. Communications/Committee Reports
A. Parks & Rec - Trustee Guerrero
8. Unfinished Business
A. GFL Contract Extension Proposal
9. New Business
A. Retirement Medical Stipend
B. Medical Stipend Letter of Agreement
C. Macomb County Animal Control Best Practices
D. 25 MPH Traffic Control Orders
E. Geotech Investigation Proposal
F. Category B Road Funding application
G. DPW Seasonal Help Request
H. MDOT Decertification Willow Street Resolution
I. Fireworks 2024 cost share with Lenox Twp
10. Call from the Floor (limited to three minutes)
11. Call from the Table
12. Closed Session
13. Adjournment
Please hold all public comments until call from the floor. There is a 3-minute limit for all calls from the floor. The
Council will not take any action on issues raised during call from the floor. This is an opportunity for citizens to
voice concerns and thoughts on non-agenda Items.
The Council meetings are set and carried out to conduct the business of the Village. Please turn off all cell phones
and pagers before entering the meeting room. Please be courteous to those speaking and others at the meeting.
Thank you.
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