City of the Village of Clarkston
Artemus M. Pappas Village Hall
375 Depot Road
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
04 10 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, Laura Rodgers.
Council Members Absent: None
Others Present: Jonathan Smith, City Manager, Karen A. DeLorge, City Clerk, Tom Ryan, City Attorney
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:
None
FYI:
Mayor Haven reminded everyone that the Friends of the Clarkston Independence District Library – Spring
Book Sale April 25th – April 29th.
Sheriff Report For March 2023
Was reviewed by Mayor Haven. Council Member Rodgers inquired about the vandalized business sign on
11 North Main St. Mayor Haven has emailed the owner of 11 North Main St. regarding the sign.
City Manager Report 04 10 2023
Presented by Mayor Haven
The City Manager Report provided the following updates:
City Manager Report 04 10 2023
Presented by Mayor Haven
The City Manager Report provided the following updates:
• First NoHaz Collection Event April 29th
• Spring Depot Park Work
• Other Upcoming Spring Work
Motion: Acceptance Of Consent Agenda As Presented 04 10 2023
Motioned by Casey, supported by Fuller to approve the Consent Agenda.
VOTE: All Aye.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
a. Resolution: Recommendation from the Friends of Depot Park to name the Depot Park Playground “Optimist Playground”.
Resolved by Haven, supported by Wylie to hereby authorizes that the playground in Depot Park will
henceforth be named “Optimist Playground”.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes – CASEY, FULLER, HAVEN, LAMPHIER, RODGERS & WYLIE. No – FORTE
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 6-1.
b. Resolution: New Depot Road Wayfinding Sign for: Depot Park, Village Hall and Optimist Playground
Resolved by Rodgers, supported by Fuller to hereby authorizes the City Manager to purchase and install
the proposed wayfinding sign for $2,380, to be funded by the Professional & Contractual Services budget
(401-901-805.001).
Roll Call Vote: Ayes – CASEY, FORTE, FULLER, HAVEN, LAMPHIER, RODGERS & WYLIE.
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 7-0.
Resolution: To Enter Into Closed Session
a. Resolved by Fuller, supported by Rodgers to enter into Closed Session, as permitted by the Open
Meetings Act MCL 15.268(e) to discuss the Susan Bisio v City of the Village of Clarkston City Clerk: Karen
A. DeLorge, Oakland County Circuit Court CASE NO. 2023-199444-CZ.
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes – Haven, Casey, Forte, Fuller, Lamphier, Rodgers, Wylie.
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 7-0
b. Motion: Return To Open Session
Motion By Haven Seconded by Rodgers to return to Open Session. All Aye Motion Adopted.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
b. Motion: Return To Open Session
Motion By Haven Seconded by Rodgers to return to Open Session. All Aye Motion Adopted.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Adjourn
Motion by Forte, supported by Wylie to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 8:12 p.m. – All Aye,
Motion Adopted.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Respectfully Submitted by
Karen A. DeLorge, City Clerk