City of the Village of Clarkston

Artemus M. Pappas Village Hall

375 Depot Road

Clarkston, Michigan 48346

Final Minutes of the October 28, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting

1. Call to Order:

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance:

• Mayor Wylie led the Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call:

• Councilmembers Present: Sue Wylie, Mayor, Laura Rodgers, Mayor Pro Tem, Gary Casey, Amanda Forte, Mark Lamphier, Ted Quisenberry, and Peg Roth.
• Council Members Absent: None
• Others Present: Jonathan Smith, City Manager, Tom Ryan, City Attorney, and Sgt. John Ashley, Oakland County Sheriff
• Others Absent: None

4. Approval of Agenda:

• Motioned by Forte, supported by Rodgers to approve the agenda as presented. VOTE: All Aye. MOTION CARRIED 7-0

5. Public Comments:

• Amanda Forte – Support of two new businesses in Clarkston, Rudy’s Steak House and Shaded Bloom Coffee

6. FYI:

• None

7. City Manager Report:

• Halloween Trick-or-Treating Hour
• Grant Applications
• Playground Repairs
• Curb Installation
• City Hall Parking
• Clarkston Mayor & Councilmember Candidates
• Important Election-Related Dates

8. Sheriff’s Report from Sgt. John Ashley

9. Election Update from Deputy Clerk Evelyn Bihl:

• Public Accuracy Test successfully completed
• Meeting of the Election Commission held
• The Clerk’s Office will be open both Friday 11/1 and Saturday 11/2 to help voters
• Election Equipment updated with a new communication SIM Card, backup batteries
• Purchased new, locking ballot storage bags
• HAVA grant applied for to help pay for election-related expenses
• 156 Absentee Ballots returned from the 280 sent out, 25 City voters have voted at an early voting center
• Voter fraud, it was reminded, is a felony punishable with fines, jail time and loss of voting privileges.

10. Motion: Acceptance of Consent Agenda as Presented 10/28/2024

Motioned by Rodgers, supported by Quisenberry to approve the Consent Agenda. VOTE: All Aye. MOTION CARRIED 7-0

11. Unfinished Business:

1. None

12. New Business:

1. Discussion: Main Street Oakland County “Affiliate-Level” Plaque Presentation

Presented by George Venettis, Oakland County Business Development Representative

2. Discussion: Pedestrian Safety Improvement Opportunities

Discussed possible changes the City could implement to improve pedestrian safety on Main Street. Council requested resolutions be prepared for the next meeting to (1) formally request assistance from MDOT and (2) purchase crossing flags for use at M-15 and Depot/E. Church

3. Discussion: 2024 Christmas Market Update

Councilmember Laura Rodgers presented an update on plans for the 2024 Christmas Market and Holiday Parade scheduled for Saturday, December 14th.

4. Resolution: West Alley Sanitary Sewer Repair – Change Order

Resolved by Forte, supported by Rodgers to approve the $72,972.50 cost of the Change Order for additional sewer repair work, bringing the total West Alley repair cost to $194,024.54. A proposal will be brought to the next meeting to recoup funds from each user of the City’s Sanitary Sewer System. VOTE: All Aye. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

5. Motion: Reschedule the November 11^th City Council Meeting due to Veteran’s Day

Motioned by Forte, supported by Roth, to reschedule the November 11^th Council Meeting to Tuesday, November 12^th at 7:00 PM. VOTE: All Aye. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

6. Resolution: Acceptance of the Audited Financial Report ending June 30, 2024

Resolved by Forte, supported by Quisenberry to accept and file the 23/24 Fiscal Year Audited Financial Report as presented by City Auditor Rana Emmons of PSLZ LLP. VOTE: All Aye. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

7. Discussion: City Code of Conduct Policy

Councilmember Quisenberry expressed his interest in developing a Code of Conduct document for City Councilmembers, Board members, Commissioners, and Appointed Officials. Ted volunteered to start the process by reviewing verbiage already in the City Charter and the City Policy & Procedure Manual as well as examples available from the Michigan Municipal League and other municipalities.

13. Motion: Adjourn Meeting at 8:30 P.M.

1. Motioned by Rodgers, supported by Forte to adjourn. VOTE: All Aye. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

Respectfully Submitted by Jonathan Smith, City Manager