City of the Village of Clarkston
Artemus M. Pappas Village Hall
375 Depot Road
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
City Council Regular Meeting Final Minutes
06.26.2023

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, Amanda Forte, Bruce Fuller,
Mark Lamphier
Council Members Absent: Gary Casey, Laura Rodgers
Others Present: Jonathan Smith, City Manager, Karen A. DeLorge, City Clerk, Tom Ryan, City Attorney
Others Absent: None
Approval Of Agenda – Motion
Motioned by Wylie, supported by Fuller, to approve the agenda as presented – All Aye, Motion Adopted.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Public Comments
Chet Pardee Spoke.
FYI
Mayor Haven reminded everyone of the following:
The Independence Fest 2023 is on July 1st @ Clinton Wood Park.
The 4th of July Parade in Clarkston on July 4th – Peg Roth Spoke: gave more detail regarding the event.
Clarkston Garden Walk on July 19th.
City Manager Report 06.26.2023
Presented by Mayor Haven & City Manager Jonathan Smith
The City Manager Report provided the following updates:
• Construction Plans for Rudy’s Fully Approved
• Depot Road Paid Parking Status
• EV Charging Stations Almost Ready
• Temporary Ban on All Open Burning Continues
• City Offices Closed July 4th.
Motion: Acceptance of Consent Agenda as Presented 06.26.2023
Motioned by Wylie, supported by Lamphier to approve the Consent Agenda. VOTE: All Aye.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
Old Business:
NONE
New Business:
a. Resolution: Establish the Millage Rate for the City for the 23-24 Fiscal Year
Resolved by Forte, supported by Wylie that, the City Council authorizes City Treasurer Gregory Cote’ to
proceed with the printing of the July 2023 tax bills, assuming a Millage Rate of 5.5710 plus 2.9422 mills for
debt retirement.
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes – FORTE, FULLER, HAVEN, LAMPHIER & WYLIE
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 5-0.
b. Resolution: Request from the Clarkston Historical Society to Waive Park Fees for Art in the Village
Resolved by Fuller, supported by Forte that the City of the Village of Clarkston hereby waives the
customary Depot Park Fee for the 2023 Art in the Village event to be held September 16th & 17th,
sponsored by the Clarkston Community Historical Society. A certificate of insurance from the Historical
Society will be provided for this event.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes – FORTE, FULLER, HAVEN, LAMPHIER Nays – WYLIE
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 4-1.
c. Resolution: Budget Amendment for the 22-23 FY Budget
Resolved by Lamphier, supported by Fuller that the City of the Village of Clarkston hereby authorizes the
City Treasurer to complete a 22/23 FY Budget Amendment in the amount of $12,526.30.
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes – FORTE, FULLER, HAVEN, LAMPHIER & WYLIE
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 5-0.
Resolution: To Enter into Closed Session
a. Resolution to meet in Closed Session, as permitted by the Open Meetings MCL 15.268(h) and Act MCL
15.268(e) to discuss the Susan Bisio v City of the Village of Clarkston City Clerk: Karen A. DeLorge,
OaklandCountyCircuitCourtCASENO2023-199444-CZ7.
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 5-0.
Resolution: To Enter into Closed Session
a. Resolution to meet in Closed Session, as permitted by the Open Meetings MCL 15.268(h) and 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.
Resolved by Wylie, supported by Forte to go into Closed Session.
Roll Call Vote: FORTE, FULLER, HAVEN. LAMPHIER & WYLIE
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 5-0.
b. Discussion: Proposed Settlement
Resolution: Accept/Reject Proposed Settlement of Bisio V City of Clarkston Lawsuit
Resolved by Fuller, supported by Wylie to approve the Settlement Agreement and authorize payment of
reasonable attorney fees and costs in the amount of $8,974.25.
Roll Call Vote: FORTE, FULLER, HAVEN, LAMPHIER & WYLIE
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 5-0.
Adjourn
Motion by Forte, supported by Fuller to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 8:08 p.m. – All Aye,
Motion Adopted.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Respectfully Submitted by Karen DeLorge, City Clerk.