City Council
Regular MeetingRoseville, MI · October 25, 2022
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
ROSEVILLE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
29777 GRATIOT AVENUE
ROSEVILLE, MI 48066
(586) 445-5440
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Robert Taylor
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Haggerty
Councilpersons Catherine Haugh
Colleen McCartney
K.W. Knox, Esq.
Bill Shoemaker
Steven Wietecha
ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Clerk Jennifer A. Zelmanski
City Manager Scott Adkins
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 Present
MAYOR ROBERT TAYLOR Present
Let the record reflect 7 members present.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approval of minutes:
1. Regular meeting held July 12, 2022
2. Regular meeting held July 26, 2022.
3. Regular meeting held August 9, 2022.
4. Regular meeting held August 23, 2022.
5. Regular meeting held September 13, 2022.
6. Special meeting held September 20, 2022
b) Acceptance of Communications, reports, correspondence:
c) Issuance of Resolutions, Proclamations or Recognitions:
d) Approval of Permits:
e) Establishment of Public Hearing Dates:
f) Renewal of the WideOpenWest Michigan, LLC Uniform Video Service Local
Franchise Agreement.
g) Approval of Disbursement List:
DATE: October 14, 2022; October 19, 2022; October 25, 2022
General Fund 394,502.70
Motor Vehicle Highway - Major 168,128.22
American Rescue Act 20,084.96
Indigent Defense Fund 22,427.13
Downtown Development Authority 42.30
Block Grant 4,088.84
Library Fund 7,875.47
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Capital Improvement 11,095.20
Equipment Replacement 17,045.59
Storm Water Fund 451.91
Employee Benefit 29,500.99
Worker’s Compensation Fund 5,974,57
County & School Tax 52,118.62
Agency Fund 35,553.83
Chapter 20 Drain Fund 83.12
Pay # 8 (10-12-22) 804,513.34
Water Operating 711,317.73
Pay # 8 (10-12-22) 35,750.70
V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MAYOR PRO TEM JAN HAGGERTY 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
City Manager Scott Adkins announced forthcoming retirement and wished the City
the very best moving forward.
Fire Department Badging Ceremony
Mayor Robert Taylor, City Council and Fire Chief Keith Jacobs presented the
following firefighters with promotional badges:
Gerald Kempf, Battalion Chief
Michelle Cattaneo, Captain/Fire Prevention Officer
Joel Higuchi, Captain
Brian Frederiksen, Captain
Mark Hammell, Lieutenant
David Tietze, Lieutenant
Ryan Stewart, Sergeant
Kalian Bagos, Sergeant
Taylor Lane, Firefighter/Paramedic
Police Department Badging Ceremony
City Clerk Jennifer Zelmanski administered the Oath of Office and Police Chief
Ryan Monroe presented badges to the following officers:
Dave Ernatt, Police Officer
Ryan Verschuren, Police Officer
Raymond Sklut, Police Officer
Sebastian Langheinrich, Police Officer
Issiah Rumbley, Police Officer
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VIII. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC – Agenda Items Only (Limit 3 minutes)
The following person wished to be heard:
Robert Lepisto - 26804 Linwood.
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion and/or action regarding City Manager’s position and
Employment Agreement.
City Attorney Tim Tomlinson explained options for the process.
COUNCILMAN KURMMELL KNOX moved, MAYOR PRO TEM JAN HAGGERTY
seconded to direct the City Attorney to meet with Glenn Sexton to determine the
parameters of a proposed contract and expectations of the employment relationship; to
also direct the City Attorney to prepare qualifications for public posting and the
scheduling of a City Council Study Session on November 15, 2022.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
X. NEW BUSINESS
a. Request approval for the Police Chief and City Manager to make
application for the MCOLES Public Safety Academy Assistance Program
grant funding and to execute all documentation as necessary.
Police Chief Ryan Monroe spoke on behalf of this request.
MAYOR PRO TEM JAN HAGGERTY moved, COUNCILWOMAN COLLEEN
MCCARTNEY seconded to approve the Police Chief and City Manager to make
application for the MCOLES Public Safety Academy Assistance Program grant funding
and to execute all documentation as necessary.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
b. Request approval of Cooperative Procurement Agreement with Garland
Company, Inc. for the City Hall, Police and Court roof and wall repair and
sealing project.
City Manager Scott Adkins spoke on behalf of this request.
COUNCILMAN STEVEN WIETECHA moved, COUNCILWOMAN COLLEEN
MCCARTNEY seconded approval of Cooperative Procurement Agreement with Garland
Company, Inc. for the City Hall, Police and Court roof and wall repair and sealing
project.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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XI. APPOINTMENTS
Beautification Commission
Theresa Vitale (reappointment)
MAYOR PRO TEM JAN HAGGERTY moved, COUNCILWOMAN COLLEEN
MCCARTNEY seconded to approve reappointment of Theresa Vitale to the
Beautification Commission with a term expiring September 12, 2022.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Elected Officials Compensation Pay Board
Philip Longueuil (reappointment)
COUNCILWOMAN CATHERINE HAUGH moved, COUNCILMAN STEVEN
WIETECHA seconded to approve reappointment of Philip Longueuil to the Elected
Officials Compensation Pay Board with a term expiring October 1, 2029.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Planning Commission
John Surhigh (reappointment)
John (Jack) Jacobson (reappointment)
COUNCILMAN KURMMELL KNOX moved, COUNCILMAN BILL SHOEMAKER
seconded to approve reappointment of John Surhigh and John (Jack) Jacobson to the
Planning Commission with terms expiring October 9, 2025.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
XII. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC *(limit 3 minutes)
No one 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) City Manager Scott Adkins reported the following:
Reminded everyone to be cautious when driving on Halloween.
Announced Planning Commission Special Meeting will be held on
Thursday, November 3, 2022
City Council Meeting will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022 due to
Election.
d) Reports of Department Heads – nothing to report.
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XIV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Robert Taylor and City Council congratulated Police Officer badging
recipients and Fire department promotional recipients, and thanked City Manager
Scott Adkins for his years of service.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR PRO TEM JAN HAGGERTY moved, COUNCILWOMAN COLLEEN
MCCARTNEY seconded that the agenda having been acted upon; the meeting is
hereby adjourned at 8:02 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
October 25, 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:
1. Regular meeting held July 12, 2022
2. Regular meeting held July 26, 2022
3. Regular meeting held August 9, 2022
4. Regular meeting held August 23, 2022
5. Regular meeting held September 13, 2022
6. Special meeting held September 20, 2022
b) Acceptance of Communications, reports, correspondence:
c) Issuance of Resolutions, Proclamations or Recognitions:
d) Approval of Permits:
e) Establishment of Public Hearing Dates:
f) Renewal of the WideOpenWest Michigan, LLC Uniform Video Service Local Franchise
Agreement
g) Approval of Disbursement List:
DATE: October 14, 2022; October 19, 2022; October 25, 2022
General Fund 394,502.70
Motor Vehicle Highway – Major 168,128.22
American Rescue Act 20,084.96
Indigent Defense Fund 22,427.13
Downtown Development Authority 42.30
Block Grant 4,088.84
Library Fund 7,875.47
Capital Improvement 11,0905.20
Equipment Replacement 17,045.59
Storm Water Fund 451.91
Employee Benefit 29,500.99
Worker’s Compensation Fund 5,974.57
County & School Tax 52,118.62
Agency Fund 35,553.83
Chapter 20 Drain Fund 83.12
Pay # 8 (10-12-22) 804,513.34
Water Operating 711,317.73
Pay # 8 (10-12-22) 35,750.70
V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
VI. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR ABATEMENT
VII. PRESENTATIONS
Fire Department Badging Ceremony
Gerald Kempf, Battalion Chief
Michelle Cattaneo, Captain/Fire Prevention Officer
Joel Higuchi, Captain
Brian Frederiksen, Captain
Mark Hammell, Lieutenant
David Tietze, Lieutenant
Ryan Stewart, Sergeant
Kalian Bagos, Sergeant
Taylor Lane, Firefighter/Paramedic
Police Department Badging Ceremony
Dave Ernatt, Police Officer
Ryan Verschuren, Police Officer
Raymond Sklut, Police Officer
Sebastian Langheinrich, Police Officer
Issiah Rumbley, Police Officer
VIII. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC – Agenda Items Only (Limit 3 minutes)
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion and/or action regarding City Manager’s position and Employment
Agreement.
X. NEW BUSINESS
a. Request approval for the Police Chief and City Manager to make application for the
MCOLES Public Safety Academy Assistance Program grant funding and to execute
all documentation as necessary.
b. Request approval of Cooperative Procurement Agreement with Garland Company,
Inc. for the City Hall, Police and Court roof and wall repair and sealing project.
XI. APPOINTMENTS
Beautification Commission
Theresa Vitale (reappointment)
Elected Officials Compensation Pay Board
Philip Longueuil (reappointment)
Planning Commission
John Surhigh (reappointment)
John (Jack) Jacobson (reappointment)
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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