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MAYOR Richard J. Notte COUNCIL MEMBERS Michael C. Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem Maria G. Schmidt Deanna Koski Paul Smith Joseph V. Romano Barbara A. Ziarko CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS AGENDA FOR SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012 6:30 P.M. LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 40555 UTICA ROAD, PHONE (586) 446- CITY (MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE FILED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING 1. To hold a Charter public hearing to adopt the 2012/13 Annual Appropriations Ordinance. (Presentation – Finance and Budget Director) CONSIDERATION 2. To consider approval of Memorandums of Understanding providing severance payments or an early retirement incentive benefit for employees affected by fiscal year 2012/13 layoffs. (Presentation – City Manager) COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS (a) This item shall be taken up at 10:00 p.m. if the business portion of the agenda has not been concluded. In accordance with the Sterling Heights Governing Body Rules of Procedure, under this agenda item, citizens are permitted to address the City Council on issues not on the agenda. Citizens are afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard. Generally, no response shall be made to any communication from a citizen until all citizens have been permitted to speak. You may be called to order by the Chair or a Council member if you: • Attempt to engage the Council or any member in debate • Fail to address the Council on matters germane to City business  Special Meeting of City Council Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Page 2 • Use vulgarity • Make personal attacks on persons or institutions • Disrupt the public meeting If you are called to order, you will be required to take your seat until the Council determines whether you will be permitted to continue. These rules are in place and will be followed to ensure order and civility. REPORTS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATION AND CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION PERMITTED UNDER ACT 267 OF 1976 - (roll call vote required) ADJOURN Clerk of the Council The City of Sterling Heights will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Community Relations Department at 446-CITY. The backup information for this agenda is available on the City’s website. Go to www.sterling- heights.net and click on City Council e-Packets.