City of the Village of Clarkston
Artemus M. Pappas Village Hall
375 Depot Road
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
 8.14.2023 Final Minutes

Call To Order

The regular session meeting of the City of the Village of Clarkston City Council was called to order by Mayor Haven at 7:00 P.M.

Pledge Of Allegiance

Mayor Haven led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call

Council Members Present: Eric Haven, Mayor, Gary Casey, Amanda Forte, Bruce Fuller, Mark Lamphier, and Laura Rodgers.

Council Members Absent: Sue Wylie, Mayor Pro Tem

Others Present: Jonathan Smith, City Manager, Karen A. DeLorge, City Clerk

Others Absent: Tom Ryan, City Attorney, Sergeant John Ashley

Approval Of Agenda – Motion

Motioned by Fuller, supported by Rodgers, to approve the agenda as presented – All Aye, Motion Adopted. 

MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

Public Comments – Chet Pardee Spoke.

FYI

Mayor haven reminded everyone of the following:

Oakland Co. hosts: Veterans Food Distribution Event on August 17th, 2023 9 a.m. to Noon @ Independence Oaks County Park – Pine Grove Picnic Shelter

Sheriff Report for July 2023 – Presented by Mayor Haven.

City Manager Report 08.14.2023

Presented by Mayor Haven & City Manager Jonathan Smith

The City Manager Report provided the following updates:

• DPW Emergency Tree Cleanup

• Tons of Trucks

• Rudy’s Press Event

• Depot Park Bridge Dedication

• Car Wash Benefiting Depot Park

• Sewer Charge Increase Pending

• Relocation of the City’s Asphalt Road Patching Trailer

Old Business: None

New Business:

a. Resolution: DTE Underground Easement Agreement (to power the new EV Charging Stations in the Depot Road parking lot)

Resolved by Casey and supported by Forte that the City of the Village of Clarkston hereby accepts the terms of the DTE Underground Easement Agreement and authorizes the City Manager to complete the necessary steps to fully execute the agreement.

Roll Call Vote: All Ayes – CASEY, FORTE, FULLER, HAVEN, LAMPHIER & RODGERS 

RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 6-0

b. Resolution: Depot Park Picnic Table Replacement

Resolved by Lamphier and supported by Casey that the City of the Village of Clarkston hereby authorizes the City Manager to purchase four (4) 8′ long ADA compliant picnic tables through Amazon (and local lumber supplier) at a not-to-exceed cost of $2,344.00, to be funded by the Park Materials budget (101-265-728-000).

Roll Call Vote: All Ayes – CASEY, FORTE, FULLER, HAVEN, LAMPHIER & RODGERS 

RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 6-0

Motion: Acceptance of Consent Agenda As Presented 08.14.2023

Motioned by Rodgers, supported by Lamphier to approve the Consent Agenda. 

VOTE: All Aye. 

MOTION CARRIED 6-0

Adjourn

Motion by Forte, supported by Lamphier to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. – All Aye, Motion Adopted. 

MOTION CARRIED 6-0

Respectfully Submitted by Karen A. DeLorge, City Clerk