City of the Village of Clarkston
Artemus M. Pappas Village Hall
375 Depot Road
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
           03 13 2023 Final Minutes

1.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. 
2.Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Haven led the pledge of allegiance. 
3.Roll Call
Council Members Present: Eric Haven, Mayor            Council Members: Gary Casey, Amanda Forte, Laura Rodgers
 Council Members Absent: Sue Wylie, Mayor Pro Tem, Bruce Fuller, Mark Lamphier 
Others Present: Jonathan Smith, City Manager, Karen A. DeLorge, City Clerk, Tom Ryan, City Attorney, Sgt. John Ashley
Others Absent: None 
4.Approval Of Agenda – Motion
Motioned by Forte, supported by Rodgers, to approve the agenda as presented – All Aye, Motion Adopted. 
MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 
5.Public Comments:
Email from Chet Pardee regarding city sidewalk repairs. Spoke on by Eric Haven, Mayor 
6.FYI
Mayor Haven reminded everyone that CAYA – Clarkston Area Youth Assistance will be holding a kick-off ceremony on Tuesday March 14th @ 8 a.m. at the CCS Board Office.
7.Sheriff Report for February 2023
Presented by Sgt. John Ashley 
8.City Manager Report
Presented by Jonathan Smith, City Manager 
The City Manager Report provided the following updates:
• No-Haz Program Participation
• DPW Thank You
9.Motion: Acceptance of Consent Agenda As Presented 03 13 2023
Motioned by Casey. supported by Rodgers to approve the Consent Agenda. VOTE: All Aye. 
MOTION CARRIED 4-0 
10.Old Business:
10.a. Resolution: 2022 Community Development Block Grant Funding Allocation
Resolved by Rodgers, supported by Casey that the City of the Village of Clarkston hereby allocates its 2022 CDBG Funding of $7,000 to the Independence Township Senior Center Transportation Program.
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes – CASEY, FORTE, HAVEN, RODGERS 
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 4-0. 
 10.b. Motion: Establishment of a Parking Advisory Committee 
The following business owners & homeowners have agreed to be on the committee: Robert Eshaki (Rudy’s), Bryan Coudret (2 South Brunch House), Erich Lines (Union Joints & homeowner) and Maggie Sans (homeowner). 
Motioned by Rodgers and Seconded by Casey to establish a Parking Advisory Committee.
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes – CASEY, FORTE, HAVEN, RODGERS.
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 4-0. 
11.New Business:
11.a. Resolution: Depot Park Musical Flower Replacement
Resolved by Rodgers, supported by Casey that the City of the Village of Clarkston hereby authorize the City Manager to purchase a replacement musical flower from Freenotes Harmony Park for $1,510.95 to be paid from the Park Materials budget (101-265-728.000). The City DPW staff will install the new unit.
Roll Call Vote: All Ayes – CASEY, FORTE, HAVEN, RODGERS 
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED 4-0.
12.Adjourn
Motion by Rodgers, supported by Forte to adjourn the regular City Council Meeting at 7:46 p.m. – All Aye, Motion Adopted.
 MOTION CARRIED 4-0 
Respectfully Submitted by
Karen A. DeLorge, City Clerk