City Council
Regular MeetingSterling Heights, MI · April 19, 2016
Minutes
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016
IN CITY HALL
Mayor Michael C. Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Mark Carufel, City
Clerk, gave the Invocation.
Council Members present at roll call: Deanna Koski, Joseph V. Romano, Maria
G. Schmidt, Nate Shannon, Doug Skrzyniarz, Michael C. Taylor, Barbara A.
Ziarko.
Also Present: Mark D. Vanderpool, City Manager; Jeffrey Bahorski, City
Attorney; Mark Carufel, City Clerk; Carol Sobosky, Recording Secretary.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Koski, seconded by Romano, to approve the Agenda as presented.
Yes: All. The motion carried.
REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr. Vanderpool stated that, because of local school board elections, the first City
Council Meeting in May will be held on Wednesday, May 4th, starting with a
Special Meeting at 6:30 p.m. for scholarship presentations from the Sterling
Heights Community Foundation, followed by the Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Vanderpool reported on the Master Plan Community Forum. The second of
these forums is scheduled for tomorrow night, April 20th, 2016 at 7 pm at the
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Senior Center, with the goal to formulate planning proposals related to
redevelopment, land use, recreation and non-motorized networks throughout the
city. He urged anyone interested to attend or visit the city’s website for more
information.
Mr. Vanderpool announced that BAE Systems, a defense manufacturer, is holding
a job fair at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, located on Van Dyke, on April 27th,
2016 from noon to 8 pm. More information is available on the BAE Systems
website (www.baesystems.jobs).
Mr. Vanderpool reported that Art in the Park will be held at 6 p.m. once a month
on Thursdays, scheduled for June 9th, July 14th, August 11th and September 8th at
the Dodge Park Pavilion, where group painting sessions with instructors from
Painting Sensations will take place, and this will coincide with the Dodge Park
Farmer’s Market and Music in the Park. He added there is more information
available on the city’s website.
Mr. Vanderpool reported on the ongoing road projects, noting there was some
discussion at the last meeting as to the resurfacing project along 14 Mile Road,
between Mound and Ryan. He informed that the City of Warren will be
participating in the cost share so this project will move forward, with the
resurfacing of that portion of the roadway anticipated to take place this summer.
Mr. Vanderpool stated they are working with the County to secure additional
funding to include resurfacing along Schoenherr from 15 Mile to 14 Mile and to
accelerate the resurfacing of Schoenherr from Metro Parkway to 15 Mile, as well
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as Metro Parkway from Van Dyke to Schoenherr. He added they are also
working with the County to accelerate the improvement of Mound Road between
14 and 15 Mile Roads, possibly next year.
Ms. Denice Gerstenberg, City Development Director, discussed some initiatives
they have underway to focus on retail projects. She highlighted recent retail
developments in the city, either completed or in the planning stages, some of
which include: NKD Pizza (“Naked Pizza”) and six other tenant spaces at 16
Mile and Dequindre; a 7,500-square-foot retail development with four tenant
spaces just east of NKD Pizza; a 7,800-square-foot retail center at 15 Mile and
Van Dyke; three new retail buildings located on Hall Road on the site of the
former Flower Barn; the Van Dyke Retail Center, comprised of two new retail
buildings with five tenant spaces, previously home to Wiegand’s Concrete
Crushing facility; and a new 12,000-square-foot plaza just east of Henry Ford.
She mentioned Stober Plaza, which has recently been approved for a drive-thru
addition for a new tenant, Quiznos, and she added that Hobby Lobby has done so
well in Sterling Heights that they recently completed a new addition to their
building. She reviewed other additions and renovations to existing retail
developments, along with the reoccupation of some previously empty sites,
including some new retailers at Lakeside Mall. She informed that a Kroger Fuel
Station is now open on the east side of Schoenherr, and a new Holiday Inn Hotel
at 15 Mile and Van Dyke, and a new Shell Service Station proposed for the
southeast corner of 16 Mile and Dequindre. She also noted some of the different
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types of retail projects, including a new Michigan Government and Schools Credit
Union, Galaxy Granite, which sells tile and granite, and Chaldean Community
Senior Housing on Merrill Road, south of 19-1/2 Mile Road, which will have 96
units.
Mr. Luke Bonner, Bonner Advising Group, stated they are seeing a lot of activity
due to the good employment rates, good construction and a lot of jobs created in
the community. He informed that retailers are making their decisions mainly by
data. The City’s strategy going forward is to look at not only data, but other
possibilities and forms of data to help strengthen their position of what the
community can support. He reviewed demographics, which supplies information
such as population, average income, education, etc., but he introduced the concept
of psychographics, which goes above and beyond the information of
demographics and can include such characteristics as personality, trends, values,
interests, and lifestyles. It develops a different profile to identify a potential
customer base, and provides the City with information to draw retailers that are
not already in the area and to make the best case possible for them to locate what
might be their first facility in Michigan or in southeast Michigan. He cited the
example of Whole Foods, which is a very sought-after business for communities,
and he summarized that they have to look at psychographics. This level of
analysis could lead to a completely different profile to identify potential
consumers than census information alone, and one of the leading companies that
analyzes this type of information is Buxton Company, out of Texas. He added
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that they work on the retailer’s side, and they find this type of information by
using big data. They have very costly private subscriptions and can break that
down into meaningful data, such as credit cards, reward cards, subscriptions, mail
orders, warranties, vehicle information, traffic counts, etc. to find the profile of a
consumer. Mr. Bonner explained the product the City has been interested in is
“Community ID”, which is taking all of that information and giving the
community their own fingerprint. Buxton has a tool called “SCOUT” where they
can obtain their city profile and be matched up with retailers who are looking for
the same companion. Mr. Bonner stressed that as they move forward with their
retail strategy, it is important to understand what Sterling Heights is in terms of
what retailers are looking for.
Mr. Vanderpool commented that, while this sounds complicated, it is not, and it
may be something they can address in the budget process.
Ms. Gerstenberg provided a presentation on Pride and Shine Month, outlining all
of the activities being coordinated in the City during the month of May, which
include the kick-off of a new tradition naming the month of May as Sterling Pride
Month, focusing on beautifying and preserving the City’s existing green space,
cleaning up residential neighborhoods and encouraging the planting of trees on
public and private property. DPW activities include a Recycling Day, Shred Day
and Shining Saturdays, where any items to be disposed can be dropped off
without restrictions each Saturday in May. More information on these activities
can be found on their website (www.sterling-heights.net/sterlingpride).
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Beautification Commission will be hosting an Adopt-A-Road Clean-Up on
Monday, May 2nd on Dodge Park Road from Utica to 17 Mile, as well as in and
around Dodge Park and the City campus. Ms. Gerstenberg announced that Spring
Pride and Shine Day will be held on May 7th at 9:30 am and volunteers meeting at
First Church of Sterling Heights, 39400 Dequindre, will be assigned to help clean
up residential properties in need of assistance. The Sign Removal Blitz kick-off
will start on May 7th by the Code Enforcement officers to remove signs in the
right-of-way, and volunteers willing to join that effort can call Community
Relations at (586)-446-2470. The annual Plant Exchange will be hosted on May
14th from 10 am to noon at the Nature Center, and this allows gardeners to bring
plants from their gardens they wish to share in exchange with others. They can
package their plants and those wishing to exchange should also include the name
of the plant and care instructions. Sterling Pride Day will be held on May 17th at
6:30 pm on the City campus, where the Sterling Heights City Council will host a
tree-planting ceremony, and this will be an annual event. She announced that
throughout the month of May, the City will be reducing the cost of street trees by
$50, and anyone interested can contact DPW at (586) 446-2440. The trees
purchased in May will be planted after the first frost of the season, likely in the
end of October or early November. She reported that throughout the month of
May, Community Relations will be holding a photo contest to encourage residents
to share photos of their efforts to take pride in Sterling Heights. These photos can
be emailed to photos@sterling-heights.net or through social media #sterlingpride,
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and the top three winners will receive gift cards to a local nursery. More
information can be obtained by calling (586) 446-2971.
Mr. Vanderpool reported that residents will be receiving a mailer later this week
regarding the refuse collection. The City is switching providers from Waste
Management to Rizzo Environmental Services, effective May 2nd, although he
assured all services and pick-up dates will remain the same, including the drop-off
centers which will remain open. He added that residents will have the ability to
purchase a cart but that is strictly optional, and this will all be outlined in the letter
from Rizzo.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Pro-Tem Romano presented the Nice Neighbor Award to Betty and Fred
Naz in recognition of their efforts to assist their community in contributions in
making the quality of life in Sterling Heights second to none. Betty and Fred Naz
were nominated by the Krmel Family for the Nice Neighbor Award. Mayor Pro-
Tem Romano stated that they have been the neighbors of the Krmels for over 40
years, always helping them with vehicle and home repairs, shoveling snow,
maintaining the lawn and just being good friends. Janice Krmel said that even
though she and her siblings are grown with families of their own, Betty and Fred
continue to be there for their mother, Caroline.
Mr. Fred Naz thanked his neighbors for this award, adding it has been a pleasure
having them as neighbors.
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. Mayor Taylor introduced Mr. Luke Bonner, of Bonner Advisory Group, to review
this proposal.
Mr. Bonner reviewed the seven objectives of this amended plan. He informed
that the new project within the LDFA, known as Sterling Enterprise Park, will
generate a significant amount of new TIF revenue and school revenue. He
explained that the second plan mistakenly used an incorrect base taxable value for
the Chrysler Paint Facility, so the third plan corrects the base value. He informed
that the City of Sterling Heights and the Sterling Heights LDFA would like to
pursue a 15-year extension to its tax increment finance capture period for
SmartZone-related activities. The primary condition for this extension is for
Sterling Heights to collaborate with another community outside of Macomb
County which also has the desire to create a SmartZone of their own. This
community would be considered a Satellite Zone and he outlined how that would
work. The partner community they have been talking to is Genoa Township in
Livingston County.
Mayor Taylor opened the public hearing and invited comments from the audience
on the application by the Office of City Management to consider the Third
Amended and Restated Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA)
Development Plan and Tax Increment Finance Plan in accordance with Public Act
281 of 1986, as amended.
There was no audience participation.
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Mayor Taylor closed the public hearing.
Main Motion: Moved by Romano, seconded by Skrzyniarz, RESOLVED, to
adopt the Resolution approving the Third Amended and Restated Development
Plan and Tax Increment Finance Plan in accordance with Public Act 281 of 1986,
as amended.
Mayor Pro-Tem Romano requested that Mr. Bonner provide a simple summary in
layman’s terms as to the contents of this Third Amended Plan.
Mr. Bonner explained they are amending the current LDFA plan, including
Sterling Enterprise Park, which is a new development project that will create new
revenue dollars. They will be able to capitalize on that new revenue to make
improvements throughout the entire LDFA District. He noted that the Council
adopted a plan a number of years ago for BAE Systems. That project has been
built, completed, and they are employing people. They opted not to take any
money from the City for what this plan was going to do for them. There is now
revenue coming from that project that they can spend on water, sanitary sewers,
roads, landscaping, signage, traffic signals which would all enhance that area.
They would like to eliminate the cap that was placed as part of the Chrysler
project, and that will allow them to capture more money in the future and reinvest
it back into infrastructure in the LDFA District. He pointed out that the area is
“built out” so Sterling Enterprise Park is giving them a good opportunity to
reinvest back into this asset, making it an industrial quarter that is a one-of-a-kind
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destination in the Midwest so they continue to be attractive to companies who will
want to move in.
Councilman Skrzyniarz inquired as to the high-gigabyte fiber improvement, and
whether there is a time line for the completion of its installation.
Ms. Gerstenberg replied that they are in the process of working with Hubbell Roth
and Clark to put together a plan for that industrial corridor, and that involves
hiring a consultant to further research the area for the best location to bring high-
speed internet and broadband in to attract high-tech companies into the corridor.
She replied that it could take six to nine months before they decide the best
location, and she replied to further inquiry that it could possibly be done within
the next couple of years.
Councilman Skrzyniarz commended the City and thanked them for having the
vision to separate them from their competition. He commented that the addition
of high-fiber lines would provide a tremendous advantage for the area, both
locally and nationally.
Councilwoman Koski stated there has been a lot of information provided, and
although she talked with Mr. Bonner earlier today, she felt Council would benefit
from knowing exactly how this is going to work. She stated she would like to
postpone this item until the next Regular meeting.
Mayor Taylor stated he would be willing to entertain a motion to postpone to May
4th.
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Subsidiary Motion: Moved by Koski, supported by Romano, to postpone further
consideration of this item to the Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for
Wednesday, May 4th, 2016.
Yes: All. The motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Moved by Koski, seconded by Romano, RESOLVED, to approve the Consent
Agenda:
A. To approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 5, 2016, as presented.
B. To approve payment of the bills as presented: General Fund - $911,621.46,
Water & Sewer Fund - $1,575,941.54, Other Funds - $1,107,262.26, Total
Checks - $3,594,825.26.
C. RESOLVED, to extend the terms and conditions of a proposal by Landscape
Services, Inc., 22932 Rasch, Clinton Township, MI 48035, for noxious weed /
grass cutting for a one-year period based on the following unit pricing for
2016:
Improved and Select Unimproved Lot – Flat Fee $53.13/each
Medium / Unimproved Large Lot – Hourly Rate $93.71/hour
Add the per Unapproved Lot Fee $ 9.37/each
Miscellaneous Mowing $71.66/each
D. RESOLVED, to waive the competitive bidding requirements in accordance
with City Code §2-217(A)(9)(b) and purchase banquet services from Penna’s
of Sterling, Inc., 38400 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 for the 2016
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Volunteer Appreciation Banquet at the per plate fee of $26.00, inclusive of
hall rental and gratuities.
E. RESOLVED, to award the bid for elevator maintenance services to Great
Lakes Elevator, LLC, 530 E. Grand River, Williamston, Michigan 48895, for
a two-year period, with an option for the City Manager to extend for a third
year, at unit prices bid.
F. RESOLVED, to award the bid for the mosquito control program to APM
Mosquito Control, 21240 34 Mile Road, Armada, Michigan 48005, for a
three-year period based on unit prices bid as follows:
Bid Item “A” Adult mosquito control and monitoring
$215/week
Bid Item “B” Application of Altoid Briquettes
$825/application
Bid Item “C” Granular larvicide application (150 acres)
$45/acre
G. RESOLVED, to award the bid for emergency lighting and equipment for city
vehicles to Cruisers, Inc., 988 Rickett Road, Brighton, Michigan 48116, for
the term ending February 28, 2017, based on the unit prices bid.
H. RESOLVED, to receive the report of the Purchasing Manager pursuant to
City Code §2-221(B) regarding the emergency repair of the public sanitary
sewer line situated at the intersection of Arcola Drive and Dill Drive in
Section 22, south of 17 Mile Road and east of Van Dyke, by V.I.L.
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Construction, Inc., 6670 Sims, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313, at a total
cost of $28,750.
I. RESOLVED, to:
a) Split the award of the bid for miscellaneous fitness equipment between the
following vendors at the respective unit prices bid:
To: American Home Fitness, 44937 Schoenherr Road, Sterling
Heights, Michigan 48313 for Exercise Circuit Timers;
To: BSN Sports, P.O.Box 7726, Dallas, Texas 75209, for conditioning
rope and 80, 85, 90, 95 and 100 lb. dumbbells;
To: The Fitness Armory, 5160 Mercury Pointe, Suite A, San Diego,
California 92111, for TRX Suspension Trainers, 44, 53 and 62 lb.
kettlebells, yoga mats, and Ab wheels;
To: G & G Fitness Equipment, 7350 Transit Road, Williamsville, New
York 14221, for 10, 15, 20 and 25 lb. Slam Balls, Strength Band
Packages, foam rollers, hanging Ab straps, and jump ropes;
To: Henry Schein, P.O.Box 3227, Irmo, California 49063, for weight
scales.
b) Reject the bids received for FitBit Blaze Fitness Watches and Sandbag
Trainer Combo Package and authorize the Purchasing Manager to seek
alternate purchasing options for these items.
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J. RESOLVED, to award the bid for water service parts to HD Supply
Waterworks, Limited Partnership, d/b/a HD Supply Waterworks, 4901 Dewitt
Road, Canton, Michigan 48188 for a one-year period at unit prices bid.
K. RESOLVED, to approve the Consent Special Assessment Agreements for the
2014 Sidewalk Replacement Program, City Project #12-236, Special
Assessment District SW-16-01, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign the Agreements on behalf of the City.
L. RESOLVED, to adopt the resolution designating May 1st through May 7th,
2016 as Public Service Recognition Week in the City of Sterling Heights.
M. RESOLVED, to adopt the resolution designating the month of May, 2016 as
Pride & Shine Month in the City of Sterling Heights.
N. RESOLVED, to approve the reduction in the retainage for the 2015 Local
Road Concrete Reconstruction Program, City Project #15-266, to $20,000.00.
Yes: All. The motion carried.
CONSIDERATION
3. A presentation was made by Mr. Mark Vanderpool, City Manager, to confirm the
appointment of John Berg as Chief of Police of the City of Sterling Heights. He
outlined the process that took place in filling the vacancy in the office of Police
Chief with the retirement of Michael Reese in December, 2015. He noted that
they received applications from both internal and external candidates, and three
internal candidates and one external candidate participated in the day-long
assessment center conducted by EMPCO, a Troy-based company that specializes
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in independent testing services for public safety in municipal government
agencies. Captain Dale Dwojakowski, Captain John Berg and Captain Dave
Smith were the top three candidates. Mr. Vanderpool reported that the top three
candidates were subject to a written exercise and an oral interview by a panel
comprised of the City Manager, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources
Director, and City Attorney, and based on the results of the arduous evaluative
process, he emphasized the Sterling Heights Police Department is under the
command of three outstanding internal candidates. He selected Interim Chief
John Berg for appointment to the position of Police Chief effective April 20th,
2016. Mr. Vanderpool reported that Captain Berg has had a 27-year career with
the Sterling Heights Police Department, and he outlined some of his academic and
professional achievements, commenting that he performed admirably during the
five months he has served as the interim Police Chief.
Captain Dwojakowski agreed that it has been an arduous process and the
testing was grueling; however, he wanted to be the first to congratulate
and welcome John Berg to his new role as Police Chief. He commented
that he is not retiring and looks forward to many years of working together
with soon-to-be Chief Berg.
Mr. Charles Jefferson stated he has known John Berg for a long time, and
he was confident that he is a good choice. He congratulated him on this
appointment.
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Moved by Ziarko, seconded by Schmidt, RESOLVED, to confirm the City
Manager’s appointment of John Berg as Police Chief effective April 20, 2016 in
accordance with the Charter of the City of Sterling Heights.
Councilwoman Ziarko commented that she had the pleasure of knowing John
Berg and watching him, not since the time he joined the force, but she explained
he came to her attention in 2004 when he was the City and Police Department
liaison with the Sawyers family as they were going through their tragic loss. She
felt they are making a good choice, and she expressed confidence that he will do a
good job. She added that, in doing his job and doing it well over the years, he has
prepared himself for this opportunity. She noted that his loyalty, dedication and
leadership to the City, its residents and the Police Department are truly
appreciated, and she added that if there is anything that the Council can do to
make his life easier, they are here to support him.
Councilwoman Schmidt conveyed complete confidence in Mr. Vanderpool’s
selection. She pointed out that at the time of Officer Sawyer’s shooting, John
Berg stepped up to the plate and helped the Sawyer family while going through
what she cannot imagine, all the while serving with pride. She hoped the entire
Police Department, as well as the other City Departments, will rally around him,
and they will continue to have the best police department in the State of
Michigan.
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Councilman Skrzyniarz congratulated soon-to-be Chief Berg, adding he is looking
forward to his leadership in the community where he went to school, and
continues to live and work here.
Mayor Pro-Tem Romano compared John Berg as someone who “is quiet but gets
the job done”, reminding him of President Roosevelt, in the way of “walking
softly but carrying a big stick”.
Councilman Shannon offered his congratulations to John Berg on his appointment
as Police Chief.
Councilwoman Koski pointed out this City is fortunate to have three such well-
qualified candidates, and she wished John Berg well in his role as Police Chief.
Mayor Taylor also acknowledged he is happy to have three wonderful candidates,
all of whom are currently serving on the Sterling Heights Police Force. He felt
John Berg has shown a lot of leadership over these last few months, and stated he
is honored and proud to be voting for John Berg’s ascension to the position of
Police Chief. He commended him for handling the process gracefully, and felt it
is a testament to his strong leadership skills. He also commended Capt.
Dwojakowski for the class he showed this evening. Mayor Taylor expressed
confidence that the Police Department will rally around him and the City is in
very good hands under John Berg’s leadership.
Yes: All. The motion carried.
Police Chief Berg stated he is honored and humbled to be here tonight,
acknowledging that Sterling Heights Police Department is one of the most
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respected departments in the country, and to be chosen to lead in this capacity is a
supreme honor. He thanked Mayor Taylor and all of the members of City
Council for giving him this opportunity, and he thanked Mr. Vanderpool for his
recommendation. He thanked all of the City directors and their staff who
supported him through this process, and he also expressed his gratitude to all of
the men and women with whom he has served over the last 27 years. He
extended his gratitude to the residents and business owners who provided their
support over the last several months. He concluded by thanking his family for
their strong support at home, and stated that he is looking forward to starting
tomorrow, with many challenges they face as they rebuild the department through
the succession process.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Ms. Linda Godfrey – Addressed comments made at a previous meeting, cost of
proposed community center.
Mr. Joel Thomas –Memorial Parade and road funding civil asset forfeiture.
Mr. Charles Jefferson – Expressed concern that some of the new retail
development may not make it, resulting in empty buildings and/or lease spaces.
He urged development of gender-free restrooms at the new Community Center.
Ms. Jazmine Early – Congratulated Police Chief Berg on his new appointment.
She was pleased to see more business coming into Sterling Heights.
Mr. Ben McKerricher – Logs hanging from utility wires behind his home, unsafe
situation.
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Mayor Taylor appreciated Mr. McKerricher bringing this item to the Council’s
attention, and assured they will look into it first thing tomorrow morning. He
urged Mr. McKerricher to contact him directly if something like this happens
again, rather than having to wait until a City Council meeting to address it.
City Attorney Jeff Bahorski inquired as to whether the City can access Mr.
McKerricher’s property to get to that line.
Mr. McKerricher replied affirmatively, and he provided his contact information to
Mr. Carufel.
Resident – Progress of Srodek’s Market at 17-1/2 Mile and Mound.
Mayor Taylor advised that he can ask the City Manager to provide an update as to
their progress.
REPORTS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATION AND CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Vanderpool responded to questions from residents. He reported that the
Memorial Day Parade is still scheduled this year, but will go from Dodge Park
down Utica through the turn-around, south on Dodge Park Road to 17 Mile, then
west on 17 Mile and end at Davis Jr. High, so it is slightly shorter this year but is
the best they can do with the construction. He advised it starts at 9 am on May
30th.
He addressed the citizen’s comment about the logs hanging from the wires, and
assured they will get to that tomorrow.
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He advised that Srodek’s Market is opening in phases, and they hope to open their
first phase this year. The remaining couple of phases are anticipated to be
completed the following year.
Mr. Bahorski reported that there are no items for closed session.
Councilman Skrzyniarz addressed the earlier presentation on the retail and the
research tool used to help to track retail, and he voiced his support of that. He
also commented that he and his wife ate at one of the new businesses, Ishtar
Restaurant, located at 15 Mile and Ryan, and it was fantastic. He added that there
is a new bakery adjacent to the restaurant that has delicious Middle-Eastern
desserts.
Councilwoman Ziarko discovered, following last week’s budget meeting, that the
City does not have any encrypted software for the departments of Finance, Police
and Human Resources. She originally thought it might be cost-prohibitive but,
depending upon how many licenses are needed, it would be about $10,000 to
$12,000. She felt this is important. She inquired as to whether the Council would
consider adjusting the current budget or bring it up next week when they discuss
some of the other finances.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no New Business.
ADJOURN
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Moved by Ziarko, seconded by Romano, to adjourn the meeting.
Yes: All. The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 pm.
MARK CARUFEL, City Clerk
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