City of the Village of Clarkston
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
01 23 2017 Minutes
Call to Order at 7:00 PM. Pledge of Allegiance led by Kaylee Percival and Lieutenant Larry Perry our new Sheriff Department Sub Station Supervisor. Roll Call: Mayor Percival, Catallo, Detkowski, Haven, Kneisc, Marsh, Present. Wylie, Absent. Approval of Agenda: Motion by Catallo, Supported by Detkowski to approve the agenda with an addition of Speed Study Results from Independence Township. Motion Carried. Public Comments: Ginny Schultz thanked everyone that helped with Shiver by the river. Oakland Press has pictures on their website. Announcement of Mill Pond Porch Fest on Sunday June 25 from 1 to 4 PM. There will be different musicians and artists performing. Thanks from Mike Sabol to Rich Little for his work as City Manager. Mike Sabol thanked the Council for their vote on 59 S Main. Carole Sawyer along with Linda Robertson and Bruce Sawyer had complaints in regards to the parking on the North side of E Church Street. Motion by Detkowski, Supported by Haven, to approve the Mission Statement and members for the Communication Committee. The Council would like Cory Johnston to appear and express to the council his views and or opinions before he is considered to be on the Communication Committee. The decision was made to postpone until next meeting for Sue Wylie’s input. Members will be put in February 13, 2017 Meeting. Motion Carried. Motion by Marsh, Supported by Catallo, to approve the Mission Statement and members for the Facility Committee. Members are Karen Eckert, Jason Kneisc, Rich Little, David Marsh, Steve Percival, Dennis Ritter, Steve Wylie. Motion Carried. Motion by Haven, Supported by Marsh, to approve the Mission Statement and members for the Parking Committee. Rick Detkowski, Jennifer Radcliff, Trena Besch, Jason Kneisc, Erich Lines, Kay Pearson. Motion Carried. Motion by Marsh, Supported by Percival, to approve the Mission Statement and members for the Walk ability Committee. The Council would like Cory Johnston to appear and express to the council his views and or opinions before he is considered to be on the Walk ability Committee. Members are as follows: Sue Wylie, Tom Stone, Kim Berry, Andrew Bowmaster, Tom Lowery, Erin Modrzynski, Kelly Gagliardo, Mark McCloy and possibly Kevin Daniels. Motion Carried. Motion by Percival, Supported by Haven, to approve the Consent Agenda with the minutes changes from Percival. Motion Carried. City Manager Report: Rich Little presented the ongoing Parking Study. There is a survey that is being filled out by the businesses then turned into the City. Resolution by Haven, Supported by Marsh to Approve the Appointment of Jonathan Smith as City Manager and approve his contract. Resolution was Adopted. Jon was sworn in as City Manager. Motion by Marsh, Supported by Detkowski not to participate in Oakland County No Haz Program this year. Motion Carried. Motion by Percival, Supported by Detkowski to approve the American Legion Poppy Drive on May 18 through May 20, 2017 from 8 AM to 6 PM. Motion Carried. Motion by Haven, Supported by Percival to approve the Lions Club White Cane Week from April 28 to May 6, with the Drive to be Daylight hours on Friday April 28 through Saturday April 29, 2017. The Alternate dates are May 5 through May 6, 2017. Motion Carried. Motion by Marsh, Supported by Percival to approve the Knights of Columbus, Tootsie Roll Drive from 9 AM to 6 PM on April 7 through April 8, 2017. Pending new Certificate of Insurance. Motion Carried. Resolution by Detkowski, Supported by Percival that these financial institutions can be used as depositories for City Funds: Chase Bank, Clarkston State Bank, Oxford Bank, and Oakland County Treasurers Investment Fund according to the Investment Policy and to comply with Act 20 PA 1943. Resolution is Adopted. Percival announced the Speed Study from Paramus to Walton failed. The City will work with Independence Township on other methods of speed lowering techniques. Motion by Haven, Supported by Percival to adjourn at 8:39. Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted, Sandy Miller, City Clerk