REGULAR COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF FLAT ROCK, MICHIGAN
25500 GIBRALTAR ROAD
FLAT ROCK, MI 48134
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017
The regular meeting of the Flat Rock City Council convened at the Municipal Building, 25500 Gibraltar Road, Flat Rock, Michigan 48134, on the above date at 7:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:
PRESENT ELECTED OFFICIALS: Council Members: Little, Martin, Tefend, Thomas, Wrobel ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney David Grunow, City Clerk Meaghan Bachman, Fire Chief Bill Vack, Police Chief John Leacher, DPS Director Jim Lancaster, Recreation Director Rodney Wade, Treasurer/City Administrator Brian Marciniak, Economic Development Director Liz Hendley, and Building Director Larry Dishaw
Resolution 12-04-01 Motion by Martin Supported by Wrobel
RESOLVED, that Flat Rock City Council hereby excuses Mayor Dropiewski and Council Member Bergeron as absent at the regular City Council meeting of December 4, 2017.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0 Resolution 12-04-02
Motion by Martin Supported by Thomas
RESOLVED, that Flat Rock City Council hereby appoints Council Member Wrobel to Chair the City Council meeting due to the absence of Mayor Dropiewski and Mayor Pro-Tem Bergeron. Motion carried unanimously 5-0
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Resolution 12-04-03 Motion by Martin Supported by Tefend
Motion carried unanimously 5-0 4. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD:
None
5. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS:
City Clerk Meaghan Bachman, spoke on behalf of Sue Farrar of the Beautification Commission. She reminded residents that Santa’s mailbox at the Library until December 15th at
1:30 PM. She also reminded residents of the Christmas Home and Business Decorating Contest. Police Chief John Leacher, announced Officer Schwartz completed his probationary period with the Flat Rock Police Department. He congratulated Officer Schwartz and presented him with a challenge coin and a lapel pin.
Economic Development Director Liz Hendley, reminded all the Christmas Passport Program runs through December 15, 2017. She also announced the City had the 2nd review of the
Safe Routes to School Program grant.
Building Director Larry Dishaw, addressed Council Member Martin regarding a leaf issue that is being handled through the Police Department. Director Dishaw noted Calder Dairy has intentions to open next week. He updated the City Council on the Ford Data Center project.
City Administrator/Treasurer Brian Marciniak, noted tax bills went out last week and explained the due dates. He also noted the annual CVTRS is complete and posted on the city website. Administrator Marciniak noted he is working on the annual disclosure statement. He noted the audit presentation will take place at the next City Council meeting.
Recreation Director Rodney Wade, updated the City Council on events at the Community Center.
Fire Chief Bill Vack, noted he will have a revised agreement for the Automatic Fire Mutual Aid to the City Council shortly.
6. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
7. MAYOR COMMENTS:
None (excused from meeting) 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
9. NEW BUSINESS
Item 9-A-Payment Recommendation – Demolition of Red Cedar House Resolution 12-04-04
Motion by Martin Supported by Tefend
RESOLVED, to approve the payment recommendation for the demolition of the house at 29409 Red Cedar to, Pro Excavation and Demolition in the amount of $27,100.00.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0
Item 9-B-Wayne County Annual Maintenance Permit and Pavement Restoration Permit Resolution 12-04-05
Motion by Martin Supported by Thomas
RESOLVED, to approve the Wayne County Annual Maintenance Permit and Pavement Restoration Permit.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0
Item 9-C-Request to Enter into Contract with Mass Notification Service Provider/Code Red Resolution 12-04-06
Motion by Martin Supported by Thomas
RESOLVED, to enter into an Agreement with Onsolve, LLC (otherwise know as Code Red) to provide a notification service subscription for the City of Flat Rock.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0
Item 9-D- MDNR Lease Property/Boat Ramp Resolution 12-04-07
Motion by Martin Supported by Thomas
Motion carried unanimously 5-0
Item 9-E-Detroit Edison Agreement for Street Lights on Gibraltar Road and E. Huron River Drive
Resolution 12-04-08 Motion by Martin Supported by Tefend
RESOLVED, to approve the Detroit Edison Agreement for Street Lights on Gibraltar Road and E. Huron River Drive. The Agreement will allow Detroit Edision to operate and maintain eighty-two (82) street lights. Under the Agreement, Flat Rock will continue to pay an annual lamp charge of approximately $29,000.00.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0
Item 9-F-Renewed Video Service Local Franchise Agreement for AT&T Michigan Resolution 12-04-09
Motion by Martin Supported by Tefend
RESOLVED, to approve the Renewed Video Service Local Franchise Agreement for AT&T Michigan, for a period of ten (10) years.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0
10. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (ADDITIONAL COMMENTS): None
12. ADJOURNMENT: Resolution 12-04-10 Motion by Martin Supported by Tefend
RESOLVED, to adjourn the regular City Council meeting of December 4, 2017 at 8:54 PM. All voting yes; motion carried unanimously 5-0
________________________________________ KEN WROBEL, ACTING MAYOR
_______________________________________ MEAGHAN K. BACHMAN, CITY CLERK DATE: ________________
