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CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2017 IN CITY HALL Mayor Michael C. Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Melanie D. Ryska, City Clerk, gave the Invocation. Council Members present at roll call: Gary Lusk, Maria G. Schmidt, Nate Shannon, Liz Sierawski, Michael C. Taylor, Barbara A. Ziarko. Council Member absent: Deanna Koski. Also Present: Mark Vanderpool, City Manager; Marc D. Kaszubski, City Attorney; Melanie D. Ryska, City Clerk; Carol Sobosky, Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, Moved by Ziarko, seconded by Taylor, to approve the Agenda as presented. Yes: Ziarko, Schmidt, Lusk, Shannon, Sierawski, Taylor. No: None. Absent: Koski. The motion carried. Mayor Taylor explained that Councilwoman Koski could not attend the meeting this evening because something unexpectedly came up, but he could not recall her being absent from a meeting since he was on City Council, and he suspected this may be her first absence from a meeting in the last twenty years. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER Mr. Vanderpool stated that the Labor Day holiday is coming up on September 4th, and he reminded that the City offices will be closed on that day. He also noted there will be no refuse collection on Monday, and the remainder of the week will continue with a one-day delay, which will be made up for on Saturday. Mr. Vanderpool reported on the construction activity taking place. He provided a summary of the current road projects underway, noting the list is available on the city’s website. He stated the M-59 project is going well, is on schedule, and they hope to have it done before the holidays, with the landscaping being done next spring and early summer. He reported on numerous projects, listed on the city’s Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Page 2 website, where most of the work is ongoing and some of the projects will be starting later this month and continuing into September. Roadwork will continue through November, and will continue through the early part of next year, which is still in this fiscal year. He explained the most noteworthy project next year will be the resurfacing of Canal Road, from the Sterling Heights limits near the location where it connects to Clinton River Road, and will extend to Schoenherr. He stated there are many neighborhood road projects ongoing. He apologized for all the construction delays throughout the City, but he stressed the work is important and there is a small window of time to get it done. Mr. Vanderpool reported on the park activity throughout the City, with all neighborhood parks being upgraded as part of the ReCreating Recreation investment into the community, approved by the voters last November. He showed some photographs of the improvements in Imus Park, with the roadway going into the park being completely reconstructed, as well as the installation of new playground equipment and the replacement of the basketball court. He stated the skate park is well underway, located between the library and the courthouse, and he showed some pictures of the ongoing construction. He informed that it is on schedule and they anticipate it will be completed by the end of October. He added that there will be a small plaza area in the skate park where they concert events can be held, and those attending can sit on the lawn. Mr. Vanderpool stated the City Council participated in the groundbreaking of Dodge Park this evening, and nearly everything in the park will be removed and/or updated, except for the restroom facility, which will be improved. The Rec Center will be demolished, and all physical activity features such as volleyball and basketball courts will be moved to the far west end, including the installation of a new soccer field. The new amphitheater, splash pad and Farmer’s Market pavilion, with a refrigerated ice rink under it during the winter months, will start soon, so there will be a lot of new features to look forward to at Dodge Park. Mr. Vanderpool stated a major clean-up project in the Clinton River is nearly done. There have been multiple log jams and this has created problems in the Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Page 3 Clinton River for many years. The City was successfully able to secure a $4.5 million federal grant to clean out the log jams, stabilize the embankment and restore natural habitation. He anticipated this work will be mostly completed by the end of the year. He apologized for the disruption that is about to occur on the bike path from the Edison corridor up to the newly constructed bridge, and he advised that portion of the pathway will be closed in a couple of weeks for replacement, resurfacing and widening from eight feet to ten feet. He anticipated the path will be closed for about a month until that project is complete. Some spot repairs will be done further north on the path. He apologized for all the disruptions but assured Dodge Park will look great next year with these improvements. Mr. Vanderpool stated the new bike racks have been installed at the library, and he was confident they will be used because there were no bike racks previous to these. Mr. Vanderpool requested that City Council convene in a Closed Session at the conclusion of tonight’s agenda to consider three attorney-client privileged communications. Mr. Vanderpool concluded his report this evening by introducing Fire Chief Martin, who will provide an update on a recent fire at the auto dealership. The event required the aid of many fire departments in southeastern Michigan under the Mutual Aid Agreement, and he explained the Chief will explain what Mutual Aid is and how the City benefitted from it. Fire Chief Martin reported that last month there was a significant four-alarm fire, which has never occurred in the history of the City. He stated when they responded to the site from the nearby station within two minutes, the fire was already out of control and to stop it, they needed a significant amount of help. Chief Martin explained the details of their Mutual Aid system, which is guided by the Macomb County Fire Chiefs Association, noting it takes a lot of pre-planning and yearly training, and they have agreements with a lot of other agencies in the County. They utilize Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) and strict Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Page 4 accountability is required, including tags worn by personnel, as well as tags on every vehicle to indicate who is on each vehicle. There are firefighters assigned specifically to making sure they are ready to help other firefighters in danger through rapid intervention. They have significant protocols, and they have rehab, where firefighters who have been fighting the fire for 30 to 40 minutes are taken off duty and are required to take their gear off, at which time they receive fluids and have their pulse taken. They cannot go back to work until their blood pressure and pulse are down to a reasonable level, so crews must be rotated, especially in the hot weather. Chief Martin explained the protocol for mutual aid and how it works for two- alarm, three-alarm and four-alarm fires. He outlined in detail who is called and where that personnel are assigned. He explained that, as a follow up to a two- alarm fire or higher, a post-incident analysis is required, so the communities involved are required to hold a meeting where a representative from every responding department attends. He stated this is an opportunity where they can discuss the good things and bad things that occurred, adding that sharing information is a way to learn from the experience. He stated that they will be having their post-incident analysis meeting tomorrow for the fire at the auto dealer. He summarized that he is very proud of the effort made by everyone involved. Mayor Pro-Tem Ziarko stated she does not have questions about the procedure, and she is grateful that Chief Martin took the time to explain it. She questioned whether this building was constructed prior to Sterling Heights becoming a city, when it was Sterling Township. Chief Martin estimated the building was constructed in the 1970’s, but they were not required to sprinkler the building at that time. Mayor Pro-Tem Ziarko stated that the older buildings do not have the suppression systems or fire walls that are now required for new buildings, and she inquired as to whether there is any way to notify these building owners that they need a suppression system and to ask them to voluntarily do the upgrades in their Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Page 5 facilities. She suggested that possibly some incentives could be offered, noting its importance in saving lives. Mayor Taylor stated it is impressive to see the structure of the Mutual Aid system and how it is laid out. When he was able to spend some time with the Fire Department, he learned there is a lot of training for situations that may never occur, but they still prepare in the event it will happen. He stated he is proud to have such a good fire department and leadership in Sterling Heights. He added the fact that the communities working so well together is a testament to the people in those departments. He thanked Chief Martin for his presentation and invited him to make a special announcement. Chief Martin stated that last summer, the Fire Department and City Administration spent significant time developing a plan for the implementation of ALS transport services in the City of Sterling Heights. He stated the plan was approved by City Council last December, and the Fire Department has been busy implementing it. He assured this plan will significantly improve the service the Fire Department provides to the residents, and approve the overall capability of the Fire Department, with the plan being developed to be cost-neutral. There would be no additional funding required to maintain this service improvement long-term, and the largest portion of the plan is associated with the hiring of fifteen additional firefighters to help provide that service. Chief Martin explained that the Fire Department stays actively engaged in pursuing different grant opportunities. He reported that, with the grant-writing expertise of Assistant Chief Rob Duke, they have been successful over the years. He advised that this past winter they applied for a grant to support the hiring of additional firefighters through the FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (SAFER), and he announced that they recently found out they were approved for this grant of an estimated $2,621,292 over the next three years to support the hiring of these firefighters. He gave special thanks to Assistant Chief Duke, whose countless hours paid off with this award. He stated he is honored to Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Page 6 introduce Mr. Kevin Hurt, from Senator Gary Peter’s office, to present the SAFER Grant. The City Council members stepped down for a photograph with Mr. Hurt, and Mr. Hurt presented Mayor Taylor with the grant. Mayor Taylor extended thanks to Senator Peters and Mr. Hurt, as well as all others who made this grant possible. He stated the City has very good projections that this service will not cost residents anything over the next ten years, and those projections were not factoring in this $2.6 million grant. Mayor Taylor also thanked the Firefighter’s union because they wanted to get this implemented, and he added the leadership has been great. PRESENTATION Mayor Taylor announced this is a swearing-in ceremony for new Sterling Heights Firefighters and he introduced Fire Chief Christopher Martin to give the presentation. Fire Chief Chris Martin introduced the six new firefighters who started yesterday and are among the 18 who will be hired as soon as possible. He outlined their training and experience. He performed the swearing-in of the following six new firefighters: Cory Jezak, Paul Zito, Michael Carney, Casimer Czerwinski III, Ryan O’Neil and Kevin Cranston. Firefighter Ryan O’Neil spoke on behalf of the new firefighters, stating the ALS transport has been a vision for Sterling Heights for nearly a quarter century, and he, along with the new firefighters, are very motivated and will make the City proud. Councilman Lusk stated it makes him proud that these firefighters left other cities to come and protect the residents of Sterling Heights, and he thanked them. Mayor Taylor stated he is proud to have the new firefighters in the City, and he stated that the residents love and support the City’s firefighters. He added the City has the reputation of having one of the best fire departments in the state, and they have the top ISO ratings in the state as well. He welcomed them once again and wished them the best. Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Page 7 Mayor Taylor stated the second presentation of the evening is to present a Survival Coin to the seventh recipient of the Survival Coin Program. He introduced Chief Martin to make the presentation. Chief Martin provided a brief background on the event that took place this past April, where Sterling Heights Fire Engine No. 4 responded to a medical emergency call from a woman whose husband was experiencing chest pains and had passed out. The dispatcher, who is here tonight, had talked the caller through CPR, and did a fabulous job. Chief Martin also commended the Communications Administrator and the Captain of the Sheriff’s Department for the jobs they did, and noted they are both here tonight. He explained that once Engine 4’s paramedics arrived, they immediately took over patient care. Chief Martin added that both paramedics are also both present this evening. He explained the treatment provided on-scene and during transport, as well as advanced cardiac care at St. John Macomb, saved Mr. Klei’s life, and he noted Mr. Klei would not be here tonight without the work of so many who were involved. He presented the Seventh Survival Coin to Mr. William Klei. Mr. Klei stated he could not recall much of what occurred, but he wanted to thank everyone who took part in rescuing him and seeing him back to health. Councilwoman Sierawski stated that, as a triage nurse for twenty years, she was extremely impressed with the dispatcher, noting that the Council members got to hear a recording of the 911 call that came in that evening. She also credited Mr. Klei’s wife for remaining calm. She stated Mr. Klei is a very lucky man, and she congratulated all who were involved in saving his life. Mayor Taylor called a short recess at 7:42 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:46 p.m. 1. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Taylor opened the floor to comments from the audience regarding the Consent Agenda. Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Page 8 Ms. Sanaa Elias – questioned Item 1-P and inquired the $20,000 for public relations professional services. Mr. Harry Marchlones – also questioned Item 1-P and what services are being received for the $20,000. Moved by Ziarko, seconded by Schmidt, RESOLVED, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: A. To approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 1, 2017 as presented. B. To approve payment of the bills as presented: General Fund - $981,381.69, Water & Sewer Fund - $3,317,004.28, Other Funds - $3,068,096.41, Total Checks - $7,366,482.38. C. RESOLVED, to adopt the resolution designating September 17 – 23, 2017 as Constitution Week in the City of Sterling Heights. D. RESOLVED, to designate Mark D. Vanderpool as the voting delegate for the City of Sterling Heights at the Annual Business Meeting of the Michigan Municipal League to be held on September 13, 2017. E. RESOLVED, to purchase high speed ballot counters and miscellaneous election software and equipment from Election Systems & Software, LLC, 11208 John Galt Boulevard, Omaha, NE 68137, at negotiated pricing available through the State of Michigan cooperative purchasing program, MiDeal contract #07187700120, in the cumulative amount of $47,291. F. RESOLVED, to purchase a basketball sport court, containment system, and backboards manufactured by Connor Sport Court International, LLC and installation services through Superior Sports, LLC, 1250 N. Opdyke Road G. RESOLVED, to award a bid for emergency lighting and equipment for city vehicles to Cruisers, Inc., 988 Rickett Road, Brighton, MI 48116, for the term ending July 31, 2018, based on the unit prices bid. H. RESOLVED, to: Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Page 9 A. Purchase Hyland Software’s OnBase Enterprise Content Management software solution from Applied Imaging, 46620 Ryan Ct., Novi, MI 48337, through a General Services Administration (GSA) cooperative contract, #GS-35F-249DA at a total cost of $56,028.26; B. Purchase Professional IT management services from Applied Imaging, LLC, 5555 Glenwood Hills Parkway, Grand Rapids, MI 49512, at a total cost of $52,500; C. Approve annual OnBase content management software maintenance by Applied Imaging, LLC, 5555 Glenwood Hills Parkway, Grand Rapids, MI 49512, at a cost of $9,338.06 / year, starting in the year following implementation, with annual increases not to exceed 5%; and D. Authorize the City Manager to sign all documentation required on conjunction with this purchase on behalf of the City. I. RESOLVED, to purchase five (5) picnic shelters manufactured by Poligon by Porter Corporation through Miracle Midwest, PO Box 130, Holly, MI 48442, at pricing available through a National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) cooperative RFP, Contract #022113-PPC, in the cumulative amount of $464,005. J. RESOLVED, to award the bid for GIS data collection of utility assets to Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc., 51301 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315, at unit prices bid under Option #1. K. RESOLVED, to: A. Accept the proposal by RBF Construction, Inc., 4140 Morrish Road, Swartz Creek, MI 48473, for Pressure Boosting Station Improvements, items #1-4, at a cumulative cost of $102,500; B. Accept the proposal by Kerr Pump & Supply, 12880 Cloverdale, Oak Park, MI 48237, for Pressure Boosting Station Improvements, items #5-10, at a cumulative cost of $121,322; and Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Page 10 C. Authorize a budget amendment to the Water & Sewer Fund capital budget for the total project cost of $223,822. L. RESOLVED, to: a) Approve the purchase of a 2017 Ford F250 4x4 extended cab pick-up truck with snow plow package from Gorno Ford ELC, LLC, 22025 Allen Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183 through the State of Michigan cooperative bid, MiDeal contract #071B1300005, in the amount of $35,919.00; b) Approve the purchase of a 2017 Ford F550 4x4 mini dump truck chassis from Varsity Ford, 3480 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, at pricing available through the Macomb County cooperative bid, RFB-71-15, in the amount of $28,736.60; c) Approve the purchase of a Henderson dump body, plow, underbody blade, and accessories from Knapheide Truck Equipment, 1200 S. Averill Avenue, Flint, MI 48503, at pricing available through Oakland County cooperative contract, #004021, in the amount of $36,746; d) Approve the purchase of a Cues Steerable Pipe Ranger sewer televising camera system with accessories, from The Safety Company, LLC d/b/a MTech Company, 7404 First Place, Cleveland, OH 44146, at pricing available through Oakland County cooperative contract, #004011, in the amount of $51,492.73; and e) Authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $4,401.60 from General Fund reserves. M. RESOLVED, to: a) Purchase nine 2018 Ford Interceptor police pursuit vehicles from Gorno Ford, 22025 Allen Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183, through the State of Michigan cooperative bid, MiDeal contract #071B1300005, in the cumulative amount of $260,937; and Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Page 11 b) Authorize an amendment to the Capital Project Fund budget in the amount of $13,437 from General Fund reserves. N. RESOLVED, to approve the purchase of five police investigative vehicles at pricing available through the State of Michigan’s MiDeal cooperative purchasing program, contract #071B1300005, at a total cost of $119,779. O. RESOLVED, to adopt the resolution pledging support for the application by the Macomb County Department of Roads on behalf of the Innovate Mound Project for an Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant and making a commitment to fund the City’s Local Match. P. RESOLVED, to approve the agreement between the City of Sterling Heights and Truscott Rossman Group, LLC for media and public relations professional services and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Yes: Ziarko, Schmidt, Lusk, Shannon, Sierawski, Taylor. No: None. Absent: Koski. The motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Mr. Brian Geldoff, Chief Steward for Teamsters 214, DPW Field Unit – status of contract negotiations. Mr. Ike – quality of concrete used for road repaving and repairs; thanked City for “getting back on their feet” after the recession. Ms. Jazmine Early – opposed to mile markers and “Project funded by” signs on roads; political comments. Ms. Dolores Hatton – thanked the City for work on Clinton River Road; new cameras in the Council chambers; residents should pick up their own trash in the parks; suggested City donate money to schools for supplies. Mr. Harry Marchlones – concerned large political donors are looking for favors; questioned ethics of road project signs listing Council members. Ms. Sanaa Elias – reduce size of “Safe Street” signs; questioned whether information on upkeep of homes is provided to new citizens; lawsuit regarding collapsed sewer; requested shoulders on Utica Road be paved. Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Page 12 Mr. Charles Jefferson – Council members’ names on Safe Street signs; ordinance controlling drones; union contract negotiations; skateboard park; suggested competition between the high schools within the city limits. Mr. William McGregor – time spent on Consent Agendas since meetings start earlier than they used to. REPORTS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATION AND CITY COUNCIL Mr. Vanderpool addressed the questions raised about Consent Agenda Item #1-P, which involves retaining the services of a firm to assist with public information outreach. He explained they periodically have the need for this, especially with the 15 Mile sinkhole and the tens of millions of dollars that the City’s ratepayers may have to pay. They know the City is protecting their best interests. He stated he talked earlier today with one of the largest employers in Sterling Heights, and their cost for the sinkhole will be around $1 million so they requested that thanks be passed on to the City Mayor, Council and the City team for pursuing the recovery and working on their behalf. They were aware of what the City is doing because of the services provided by the firm that is providing public information outreach. Mr. Vanderpool responded to a couple of citizen comments regarding the large road signs placed where the ongoing road projects are located. He emphasized it is important for residents to know that it is a city road project rather than a county or state road project. Also, when there is a millage involved, it is important for residents to know that money generated from the millage is going to fund that road project. Listing the names of city officials and key staff members involved in the project on this type of sign is standard procedure and industry best practice. He stated the size of the signs is comparable to what most cities would use. It serves as another public outreach, and listing the Council members’ names on the sign is no different than listing them on City letterhead or any official city publication. Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Page 13 Mr. Vanderpool stated that, regarding how new residents can become aware of city codes and various issues, the City hosts a New Resident Forum each year, and they encourage all new residents to attend. There is one coming up at 6 p.m. on August 30, 2017 at the Library. An overview of all city services, along with code enforcement and the need to maintain property, is discussed at that forum. There is a lot of information for new residents in the City magazine and other publications. Mr. Vanderpool addressed the public comment regarding paving the shoulders along Utica Road, and explained this is a County road, but the City is working with the County to get it in their five-year plan. The City has indicated the need for paved shoulders, and the County is very receptive and interested in that enhancement, in addition to having by-pass lanes in more areas along Utica Road. Mr. Vanderpool clarified the F.A.A. and not the City regulates drones or airplanes. He explained the restrictions have gotten stricter over the years, and he anticipated they will get even more strict in the future. Mr. Vanderpool stated there was a question raised during citizen comments about possibly fewer items being placed on the Consent Agenda. He reminded that the Consent Agenda items are included in the electronic packet, and they provide the same back-up as they do for all agenda items. He advised that the agenda, along with the complete backup, is on line. He added that consent agendas for public bodies are very commonplace because it is a way of streamlining a meeting. He emphasized, however, that it does not stop an individual from reading the backup and asking questions on it. Mr. Vanderpool stated there was a comment made that there is a perceived notion the City has a lot of extra money. He dispelled that notion, and stated the City is always willing to “open its books,” which are audited each year. He explained they are still trying to build back their reserves from when they were depleted a few years ago. Mr. Vanderpool stated that the projects referenced tonight were specifically from a voter-approved initiative (ReCreating Recreation), and that money can only be expended for the purposes for which it is being used, which is Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Page 14 the improvement of the parks. It cannot be transferred to the general fund and used for roads, wages, benefits, or any other purposes so the City is very confined in that respect. He explained the recovery in all communities in Michigan is very slow, and he anticipated the most increase they will see in revenue is 1% to 1- 1/2%. He offered to expand on that in future Council meetings if requested. Mr. Kaszubski stated there are three items for discussion in Closed Session. UNFINISHED BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS Councilman Lusk stated last weekend he attended the annual employee benefit at AGS Automotive, and he was amazed at the diversity of the company. He spoke with the head of their Human Resources and was provided a brief history of how they became so diverse. Their company was interested in investing not only in their building but in the community, so in 2013, when they were 150 to 200 employees short of what they needed from a staffing perspective, they partnered with the Michigan Staffing organization and established a diverse workforce, including many Iraqi refugees. He stated that today their workforce is about 75% Iraqi or Arabic descent. He was impressed that the company provides on-site training, including classes in English as a second language. He applauded AGS Automotive and their belief in bringing all community members in to work. Councilwoman Schmidt questioned when the bridge over the Red Run Drain on 15 Mile will be completed. She also stated there are a lot of residents questioning why this was not done at the same time as the 15 Mile Road improvements. Mr. Vanderpool explained it logistically was not possible to do both projects at the same time. It is completely different work and it would have tied up the resurfacing of 15 Mile Road much longer. He hoped all bridge work will be completed by the end of this season, and he estimated they are about thirty days out from completion on the Red Run Drain bridge. He compared it to what will occur with Schoenherr, where the County will be resurfacing Schoenherr from 15 Mile to Metro Parkway but will skip the intersection and continue north. Next year they will come back and work on the intersection and, while it does not appear that makes logical sense, there is good reasoning behind it. He added they Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Page 15 cannot tie up that intersection while the 15 Mile Road sinkhole work is being done. Councilwoman Schmidt explained the way the cones are set up on 15 Mile, motorists must go past Cathedral Drive to turn left onto that street. She inquired as to whether they can reevaluate how those cones are set up because it is a bad turn. Councilwoman Sierawski thanked Ms. Early for the copies of the Constitution of the United States that she brought this evening, and stated she will take a copy, but she did not want anyone to insinuate that the Council members are in violation of supporting the Constitution. She stated, on a personal note, that she is married to a judge who is retired as a Major in the United States Air Force after twenty years of service of supporting the Constitution and defending this country. She has one son who is a prosecutor and defends the Constitution daily, and her other son is a Captain in the United States Marine Corp who has been awarded the youngest company commander ever. She reiterated that no one should imply that any of the Council members support anything but the U.S. Constitution, but she reminded that in the Constitution, religious freedom is guaranteed, and they will defend that religious freedom for all religions. Mayor Pro-Tem Ziarko addressed the comments made about the Consent Agenda, and reminded that the amounts of money included for items in that Consent Agenda have already been approved through the budget process. The actual expenditures are approved at the time they approve the Consent Agenda, but the purchases of those items were anticipated in the budget, as well as an estimated amount for those purchases. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Taylor, seconded by Ziarko, to go into Closed Session. Yes: Taylor, Ziarko, Koski, Lusk, Schmidt, Shannon, Sierawski. No: None. Absent: Koski. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned into Closed Session at 8:22 p.m. and reconvened at 8:42 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Page 16 Moved by Schmidt, seconded by Ziarko, RESOLVED, to authorize the City Attorney to pursue all available remedies to abate the nuisance conditions and code violations existing at 7887 Seventeen Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313. Yes: Schmidt, Ziarko, Lusk, Shannon, Sierawski, Taylor. No: None. Absent: Koski. The motion carried. Moved by Sierawski, seconded by Ziarko, RESOLVED, to authorize the City Attorney to pursue all available remedies to abate the nuisance conditions and code violations existing at the Sterling Manor residential condominium complex consisting of 5 buildings located at 39417 through 39477 Van Dyke. Yes: Sierawski, Ziarko, Lusk, Schmidt, Shannon, Taylor. No: None. Absent: Koski. The motion carried. ADJOURN Moved by Ziarko, seconded by Schmidt, RESOLVED, to adjourn the meeting. Yes: Sierawski, Ziarko, Lusk, Schmidt, Shannon, Taylor. No: None. Absent: Koski. The motion carried. Chief Judge Stephen Sierawski thanked the City Council members for their service to the community, and he presented flowers to his wife, Councilwoman Sierawski, on the occasion of their thirtieth wedding anniversary. The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m. MELANIE D. RYSKA, City Clerk