City of the Village of Clarkston

Artemus M. Pappas Village Hall

375 Depot Road

Clarkston, Michigan 48346

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes

11.13.2023 Final Minutes

Call To Order

The regular session meeting of the City of the Village of Clarkston City Council was called to order by the

City Manager Jonathan Smith at 7:00 P.M.

Pledge Of Allegiance

City Manager Jonathan Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Oath Of Office

Council Members – Gary Casey, Theodore Quisenberry, Laura Rodgers

Given by City Clerk DeLorge.

Roll Call

Council Members Present: Gary Casey, Amanda Forte, Mark Lamphier, Ted Quisenberry and Laura

Rodgers.

Council Members Absent: Sue Wylie, Mayor Pro Tem

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

Attorney

Others Absent: Oakland County Sheriff Sergeant John Ashley

Resolution: Mayor Replacement

Discussion to select a new Mayor to fill current vacancy: Scott Meyland spoke regarding his interest, supported by Cara Catallo. Sue Wylie Pro Tem letter of interest was read and supported by Peg Roth & Jim Brueck.

Motioned by Lamphier Seconded by Casey to appoint Sue Wylie to the position of Mayor through

November 13, 2024. Casey, Forte, Lamphier, Quisenberry and Rodgers: All Aye

Motion Carried 5-0

Conditional Motions (If Sue Wylie Is Selected as Mayor):

Motioned by Rodgers Seconded by Quisenberry to accept Sue Wylie’s resignation as Mayor Pro Tem.

Casey, Forte, Lamphier, Quisenberry and Rodgers – All Aye

Motion Carried 5-0

Motioned by Lamphier Seconded by Casey to appoint Laura Rodgers to the position of Mayor Pro Tem

through November 13, 2024. Casey, Forte, Lamphier, Quisenberry and Rodgers – All Aye.

Motion Carried 5-0

Approval Of Agenda – Motion

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

Motion Carried 5-0

Public Comments

Steven Forte Spoke.

Cara Catallo Spoke.

Chet Pardee’s Letter – Read by Laura Rodgers

Jonathan Smith Spoke.

FYI

Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers reminded everyone: The Holiday Parade at 6pm & Market will start at 4pm on December 9th, 2023.

Election Update Given by City Clerk DeLorge

Sheriff Report for October 2023

Reviewed

City Manager Report 11.13.2023

Presented by City Manager Jonathan Smith

The City Manager Report provided the following updates:

November 7th Election Day

Motion: Acceptance Of Consent Agenda as Presented 11.13.2023

Motioned by Quisenberry, supported by Forte to approve the Consent Agenda. VOTE: All Aye.

Motion Carried 5-0

Old Business:

None

New Business:

Motion: Acceptance of Jim Meloche (HDC Chairperson) Resignation Motioned by Forte and Seconded by

Lamphier to respectfully accept Jim’s resignation. Replacement nominations will be considered in the

November 27th City Council Meeting. VOTE: All Aye.

Motion Carried: 5-0

Resolved by Quisenberry and Seconded by Forte that the City of the Village of Clarkston hereby authorizes the City Manager to contract with ARMS Reach Excavating LLC for a total not-to-exceed cost of $17,436.10 to repair/rebuild three (3) storm drain structures in the City at Waldon & Main, S Holcomb & W Church, and N Holcomb & Valley Park Dr., paid from the Capital Outlay/Professional & Contractual Services Budget (401-901-805.001)

Roll Call Vote: All Ayes – Casey, Forte, Lamphier, Quisenberry, and Rodgers.

Resolution is Adopted 5-0

Resolved by Lamphier Seconded by Casey that the City of the Village of Clarkston hereby authorizes the

City Manager to proceed with the purchase of the Epoke Epomini 5 Drop Spreader for Bell Equipment of

Lake Orion at a cost of $1,900 to be expensed from DPW Equipment Budget (101-446-726.000).

Roll Call Vote: All Ayes – Casey, Forte, Lamphier, Quisenberry, and Rodgers.

Resolution is Adopted 5-0

Resolved by Casey Seconded by Forte that the City of the Village of Clarkston hereby authorizes the City

Manager to consult with Mr. Carlito Young on an as-needed basis for FOIA assistance, the expense for which will be paid from the City’s Legal Fees Budget (101-266-803.000). An Agreement between the City

and Mr. Young will be brought to a future council meeting.

Roll Call Vote: All Ayes – Casey, Forte, Lamphier, Quisenberry, and Rodgers.

Resolution is Adopted 5-0

Resolved by Quisenberry Seconded by Forte that the City of the Village of Clarkston periodically applies to the Michigan Department of Transportation for permits to construct, operate, use and/to maintain utilities or other facilities, or to conduct other activities, on over, and under State Highway Right of Way at various locations within and adjacent to its corporate limits for 2024.

Roll Call Vote: All Ayes – Casey, Forte, Lamphier, Quisenberry, and Rodgers.

Resolution is Adopted 5-0

Motion made to select Gary Casey to run the City Council Meeting on Nov 27th, 2023.

VOTE: All Aye.

Motion Carried: 5-0

Adjourn

Motion by Forte, supported by Casey to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 8:44 p.m. – All Aye,

Motion Adopted 5-0

Respectfully Submitted by Karen DeLorge, City Clerk.