City of the Village of Clarkston
Artemus M. Pappas Village Hall
375 Depot Road
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
8.28.2023 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, Sue Wylie, Mayor Pro Tem, Gary Casey, Amanda Forte,
Bruce Fuller, Mark Lamphier, and Laura Rodgers.
Council Members Absent: None
Others Present: Jonathan Smith, City Manager, Karen A. DeLorge, City Clerk, Greg Cote`, City Treasurer
Others Absent: Tom Ryan, City Attorney, Sergeant John Ashley
Approval Of Agenda – Motion
Motioned by Wylie, supported by Rodgers, to approve the agenda as presented – All Aye, Motion Adopted.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Public Comments
Chet Pardee Spoke.
FYI
Mayor haven reminded everyone of the following:
a. Spencer Real Estate presents Magic Bus in Depot Park on Thursday August 31, 2023 5pm to 10pm
b. Clarkston Independence District Library presents Klezundheit Family Concert on September 9th @ 1pm in Depot Park.
c. Clarkston Community Historical Society’s 51st Annual Art in the Village & 3rd Year for Vintage Market in Depot Park on Saturday Sept. 16th, 2023 10am to 5pm & Sunday Sept. 17th, 2023 10am to 4pm. Free
Admission!
City Manager Report 08.28.2023
Presented by Mayor Haven & City Manager Jonathan Smith
The City Manager Report provided the following updates:
- Mill Pond Dam Status
- Magic Bus Concert
- Love Locks
- Status of Sidewalk Repairs
Motion: Acceptance of Consent Agenda As Presented 08.28.2023
Motioned by Casey, supported by Wylie to approve the Consent Agenda. VOTE: All Aye.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
Old Business:
None
New Business:
a. Discussion: Sewage Rate Increase (Dave McKee from Independence Twp.)
b. Discussion: Friends of Depot Park 5-Year Plan
c. Resolution: Depot Road Repaving Cost
Resolved by Wylie, supported by Forte that the City of the Village of Clarkston hereby authorizes the City
Manager to contract with the Road Commission of Oakland County to repave Depot Road at a not-to-exceed cost of $122,765 ($114,200 cost est. plus $8,565 Contingency). The project will be funded as follows: $97,787 from the ARPA funds in the 23/24 FY Capital Outlay Budget (401-901-970.006), $3,245 from the LRIP Grant, and the balance ($21,733) from the Parking Fund (231-000-001.000) designated for road, sidewalk and parking lot maintenance.
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 7-0.
d. Resolution: City Website Renewal
Resolved by Rodgers, supported by Wylie that the City of the Village of Clarkston hereby authorizes the
City Manager to contract with the website developer Revise to construct the City’s new website, with a onetime development fee of $9,999.00 to be funded by the Professional & Contractual Services budget within the Capital Project Fund (401-901-805.001) and with recurring annual costs of $2,500.00 to funded by the Technology & Internet Expense budget within the General Fund (101-172-852.000).
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 7-0.
e. Resolution: Oakland County Assessing Services (agreement renewal)
Resolved by Fuller, supported by Casey that the City of the Village of Clarkston hereby authorizes Mayor
Eric Haven to sign and execute the agreement as submitted.
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 7-0.
Adjourn
Motion by Wylie, supported by Forte to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 8:48 p.m. – All Aye,
Motion Adopted.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
Respectfully Submitted by Karen DeLorge, City Clerk.