City Council
Regular MeetingRoseville, MI · September 13, 2022
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
ROSEVILLE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
29777 GRATIOT AVENUE
ROSEVILLE, MI 48066
(586) 445-5440
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Robert Taylor
Councilpersons Catherine Haugh
Colleen McCartney
K.W. Knox, Esq.
Bill Shoemaker
Steven Wietecha
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jan Haggerty
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Clerk Jennifer A. Zelmanski
Assistant City
Manager Glenn Sexton
City Attorney Tim Tomlinson
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Robert Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Robert Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Jennifer A. Zelmanski administered the roll call.
COUNCILMAN STEVEN WIETECHA Present
COUNCILMAN BILL SHOEMAKER Present
COUNCILMAN KURMMELL KNOX Present
COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE HAUGH Present
COUNCILWOMAN COLLEEN MCCARTNEY Present
MAYOR PRO TEM JAN HAGGERTY Absent
MAYOR ROBERT TAYLOR Present
Let the record reflect 6 members present, 1 member absent.
COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE HAUGH moved, COUNCILMAN STEVEN
WIETECHA seconded to excuse Mayor Pro Tem Jan Haggerty.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approval of minutes:
b) Acceptance of Communications, reports, correspondence:
c) Issuance of Resolutions, Proclamations or Recognitions:
1. Resolution establishing Moratorium on Adult Use Marihuana Facilities.
2. Proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2022 as Constitution week.
d) Approval of Permits:
1. First time request to conduct a Block Party on Galloway, between 12 Mile Rd. and
Tranquil, on October 1, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
2. Downtown Development Authority Jammin’ at the Junction – Saturday, September
24th from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Utica Rd. between Gratiot Ave. & 12 Mile Rd. and
to allow for road closure.
e) Establishment of Public Hearing Dates:
September 27, 2022 – Amendment of the Community Development Block Grant
Funds 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget.
f) Approval of Disbursement List:
DATE: August 24, 2022; September 1, 2022; September 13, 2022
General Fund 938,731.42
Motor Vehicle Highway – Major 61,314.03
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Local Street Fund 109,059.45
Police & Fire Retirement Fund 344,260.00
American Rescue Act 118,283.73
Indigent Defense Fund 25,657.95
Downtown Development Authority 2,667.89
Block Grant 2,395.86
Library Fund 33,227.71
Capital Improvement 4,399.37
Equipment Replacement 17,826.48
Storm Water Fund 15,211.71
Employee Benefit 66,318.65
Workers’ Compensation Fund 3,069.63
City Tax 75,456.89
County & School Tax 16,795.101.33
Agency Fund 2,071.68
Chapter 20 Drain Fund 114.68
Pay # 5 (8-31-22) 711,010.67
Water Operating 87,277.66
Pay # 3 (8-3-22) 39,454.02
V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
City Attorney Tim Tomlinson discussed Moratorium on Adult Use Marihuana
Facilities.
COUNCILMAN STEVEN WIETECHA moved, COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE
HAUGH seconded to approve consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VI. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR ABATEMENT
There were no requests for abatement.
VII. PRESENTATIONS
Neo Network – Broadband grant applications
Vince Aragona presented information to Mayor Robert Taylor and City
Council.
VIII. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC – Agenda Items Only (Limit 3 minutes)
No one from the public wished to be heard.
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
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X. NEW BUSINESS
a. Public Hearing regarding Rezoning Request for PP#08-14-20-203-006 (11
Mile and Linwood) from R-1 (one family residential) to RM-1 (multiple family
low rise).
Assistant City Manager Glenn Sexton spoke on behalf of this request.
Dominic Cafagna (applicant) - 1271 North Oxford Road, Grosse Pointe Woods,
was present on behalf of this request.
No one from the public wished to be heard.
COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE HAUGH moved, COUNCILMAN STEVEN
WIETECHA seconded to Close Public Hearing regarding Rezoning Request for PP#08-
14-20-203-006 (11 Mile and Linwood) from R-1 (one family residential) to RM-1
(multiple family low rise).
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
b. Request approval of Rezoning Request as described in item a.
COUNCILMAN KURMMELL KNOX moved, COUNCILMAN STEVEN WIETECHA
seconded approval of Rezoning Request as described in item a.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
c. Public Hearing regarding Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption application
from CW Roseville, LLC for the properties located at 28900 Groesbeck
Highway (PP#08-14-18-201-024) and 28990 Groesbeck Highway (PP#08-14-
201-001) Groesbeck Highway.
Assistant City Manager Glenn Sexton and Jim Gammicchia, Community and
Economic Development Director explained the request.
Ginny Dougherty of PM Environmental and Beau Tomlinson of Clearwave
Carwash gave presentation regarding application.
No one from the public wished to be heard.
COUNCILMAN KURMMELL KNOX moved, COUNCILMAN STEVEN WIETECHA
seconded to Close Public Hearing regarding Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption
application from CW Roseville, LLC for the properties located at 28900 Groesbeck
Highway (PP#08-14-18-201-024) and 28990 Groesbeck Highway (PP#08-14-201-001)
Groesbeck Highway.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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d. Request adoption of Resolution approving the Commercial Rehabilitation
Exemption application from CW Roseville, LLC as described in item c.
City Attorney Tim Tomlinson answered questions from City Council.
COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE HAUGH moved, COUNCILMAN KURMMELL KNOX
seconded to adoption of Resolution approving the Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption
application from CW Roseville, LLC as described in item c. for 5 years.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
e. Request approval to rescind the awarding of the Bid to CleanNet for
janitorial services and award the Bid to Du-All in the amount of $122,919.96.
City Attorney Tim Tomlinson spoke on behalf of this request.
COUNCILMAN STEVEN WIETECHA moved, COUNCILMAN KURMMELL KNOX
seconded approval to rescind the awarding of Bid to CleanNet for janitorial services and
award the Bid to Du-All in the amount of $122,919.96.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
f. Request Closed Door Session to discuss written legal opinion regarding
Reciprocal Retirement Act and/or Military Time pursuant to MCL15.268(h).
COUNCILWOMAN COLLEEN MCCARTNEY moved, COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE
HAUGH seconded to enter into Closed Door Session to discuss written legal opinion regarding
Reciprocal Returement Act and/or Military Time pursuant to MCL15.268(h) after Items for
Discussion by City Council.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOULY
City Clerk Jennifer A. Zelmanski administered the roll call vote.
ROLL CALL VOTE
COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE HAUGH Yea
COUNCILWOMAN COLLEEN MCCARTNEY Yea
COUNCILMAN STEVEN WIETECHA Yea
COUNCILMAN KURMMELL W. KNOX Yea
COUNCILMAN BILL SHOEMAKER Yea
MAYOR PRO TEM JAN HAGGERTY Absent
MAYOR ROBERT TAYLOR Yea
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6 positive votes
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XI. APPOINTMENTS
Downtown Development Authority
Jeniece Ballerini
COUNCILWOMAN COLLEEN MCCARTNEY moved, COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE
HAUGH seconded to appoint Jeniece Ballerini to the Downtown Development Authority
with a term ending January 26, 2024.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Parks & Recreation Board
Tyler Lease
Rex Moates
COUNCILMAN CATHERINE HAUGH moved, COUNCILMAN STEVEN WIETECHA
seconded to appoint Tyler Lease and Rex Moates to the Parks & Recreation Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
XII. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC *(limit 3 minutes)
No one from the public wished to be heard.
XIII. REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION AND DEPARTMENTS
a) City Clerk Jennifer A. Zelmanski had nothing to report.
b) City Attorney Tim Tomlinson had nothing to report.
c) Assistant City Manager Glenn Sexton reported the following:
Thanked the Roseville Fire Department for a job well done with the
accident that occurred today on I94.
d) Reports of Department Heads:
Fire Chief Keith Jacobs reported the Roseville Fire Department Breast
Cancer Awareness Shirts are for sale and available at the City Clerk’s
Office, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Roseville
Fire Department Open House will be held on October 8, 2022 from 12
p.m. to 3 p.m.
Jim Gammicchia, Community & Economic Development Director
reminded everyone the Jammin’ at the Junction event will be held on
Saturday September 24th.
XIV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Robert Taylor and City Council congratulated Jeniece Ballerini, Tyler Lease
and Rex Moates on their appointments, and thanked Police and Fire Departments
for a job well done with the I94 accident, thanked residents who have been picking
up litter throughout the City, and reminded everyone of the Roseville Scholarship
Foundation Golf Outing to be held on September 16, 2022.
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Left Open Session 7:57 p.m.
Entered Closed Door Session 7:58 p.m.
Left Closed Door Session 8:21 p.m.
Back in Open Session 8:22 p.m.
COUNCILMAN KURMMELL KNOX moved, COUNCILMAN STEVEN WIETECHA
seconded to permit the City Attorney’s Office and City Administration to discuss
clarification of service time under the current P.O.A.M. contract and the current
C.O.A.M. contract as presented.
MOTION CARRRIED UNANIMOUSLY
XV. ADJOURNMENT
COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE HAUGH moved, COUNCILWOMAN COLLEEN
MCCARTNEY that the agenda having been acted upon; the meeting is hereby
adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer A. Zelmanski
City Clerk
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Agenda
FOR THE GOOD OF ORDER
The hearings of the public are designated. Public comments on agenda items
only will be heard at the first hearing. The second hearing of the public will be for
any City business. Upon approaching the podium, please state your name and
address. Address the Chair. You are welcome to direct questions, input
information and/or express opinions to the Council. Anyone using inappropriate
language will be called out of order, and will correct their language or leave the
podium. Limit your remarks to not exceed three (3) minutes. Anyone not
adhering to these rules will be called out of order by the Chair.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
29777 GRATIOT AVENUE
ROSEVILLE, MI 48066
September 13, 2022
6:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER at P.M.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
III. ROLL CALL: Mayor Robert Taylor___, Mayor Pro Tem Jan Haggerty___, Councilwoman
Catherine Haugh___, Councilman K.W. Knox, Esq. ___, Councilwoman Colleen
McCartney____, Councilman Bill Shoemaker___, Councilman Steven Wietecha ___
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approval of minutes:
b) Acceptance of Communications, reports, correspondence:
c) Issuance of Resolutions, Proclamations or Recognitions:
1. Resolution establishing Moratorium on Adult Use Marihuana Facilities
2. Proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2022 as Constitution Week
d) Approval of Permits:
1. First time request to conduct a Block Party on Galloway, between 12 Mile Rd. and
Tranquil, on October 1, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
2. Downtown Development Authority Jammin’ at the Junction - Saturday, September 24th
from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Utica Rd. between Gratiot Ave. & 12 Mile Rd. and to allow
for road closure
e) Establishment of Public Hearing Dates:
September 27, 2022 – Amendment of the Community Development Block Grant Funds
2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget
f) Approval of Disbursement List:
DATE: August 24, 2022; September 1, 2022; September 13, 2022
General Fund 938,731.42
Motor Vehicle Highway – Major 61,314.03
Local Street Fund 109,059.45
Police & Fire Retirement Fund 344,260.00
American Rescue Act 118,283.73
Indigent Defense Fund 25,657.95
Downtown Development Authority 2,667.89
Block Grant 2,395.86
Library Fund 33,227.71
Capital Improvement 4,399.37
Equipment Replacement 17,826.48
Storm Water Fund 15,211.71
Employee Benefit 66,318.65
Workers’ Compensation Fund 3,069.63
City Tax 75,456.89
County & School Tax 16,795,101.33
Agency Fund 2,071.68
Chapter 20 Drain Fund 114.36
Pay # 5 (8-31-22) 711,010.67
Vacation Pay-in-Lieu (8-24-22) 69,289.86
Water Operating 1,242,522.42
Pay # 5 (8-31-22) 36,402.16
Vacation Pay-in-Lieu (8-24-22) 10,200.72
V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
VI. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR ABATEMENT
VII. PRESENTATIONS
Neo Network - Broadband grant application
VIII. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC – Agenda Items Only (Limit 3 minutes)
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
a. Public Hearing regarding Rezoning Request for PP# 08-14-20-203-006 (11 Mile and
Linwood) from R-1 (one family residential) to RM-1 (multiple family – low rise).
b. Request approval of Rezoning Request as described in item a.
c. Public Hearing regarding Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption application from CW
Roseville, LLC for the properties located at 28900 Groesbeck Highway (PP# 08-14-
18-201-024) and 28990 Groesbeck Highway (PP# 08-14-201-001) Groesbeck
Highway.
d. Request adoption of Resolution approving the Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption
application from CW Roseville, LLC as described in item c.
e. Request approval to rescind the awarding of the Bid to CleanNet for janitorial
services and award the Bid to Du-All in the amount of $122,919.96.
f. Request Closed Door Session to discuss written legal opinion regarding Reciprocal
Retirement Act and/or Military Time pursuant to MCL15.268(h).
XI. APPOINTMENTS
Downtown Development Authority
Jeniece Ballerini
Parks & Recreation Board
Tyler Lease
Rex Moates
XII. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC *(limit 3 minutes)
XIII. REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION AND DEPARTMENTS
a. Reports of City Clerk
b. Reports of City Attorney
c. Reports of City Manager
d. Reports of Department Heads
XIV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL
XV. ADJOURNMENT
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THIS
MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE AT (586) 445-5410 AT LEAST 3 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO
THE MEETING. AN ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE TO MAKE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SUCH REQUESTS. ANY
AND ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE AGENDA ITEMS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
SCOTT A. ADKINS (586) 445-5410
CITY MANAGER
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