The invocation was offered by Councilman Gettings and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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1 Regular Meeting Madison Heights City Council Madison Heights, Michigan November 13, 2017 A Regular Meeting of the Madison Heights City Council was held on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building at 300 West Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan. Present: Mayor Hartwell, Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, Councilmembers Corbett, Clark, Gettings, Scott and Soltis. City Manager Myers, City Attorney Sherman and City Clerk Printz. The invocation was offered by Councilman Gettings and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CM Minutes. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, seconded by Councilman Corbett, to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 23, 2017, as printed. Clark, Gettings, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Hartwell CM Roslyn Grafstein Letter of Resignation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Motion by Councilman Corbett, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to accept Roslyn Grafstein s letter of resignation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, send a Certificate of Appreciation, and to declare the seat vacant. Gettings, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Clark, Hartwell CM Presentation to Councilman Clark. On behalf of City Council, Mayor Hartwell presented Councilman Richard Clark with a plaque commemorating his service to the City of Madison Heights

2 CM Adjournment of the Thirty-First Council. Mayor Hartwell adjourned the Thirty-First City Council at 7:36 p.m. CM Oath Of Office To Thirty-Second Council. 43rd District Court Judge Keith P. Hunt administered the Oaths of Office to Mayor Brian C. Hartwell, and Councilmembers Mark Bliss, David Soltis, and Roslyn Grafstein. CM Call to Order the Thirty-Second City Council. Mayor Hartwell called the first meeting of the Thirty-Second City Council to order and the City Clerk called the roll. Present: Absent: Mayor Hartwell and Councilmembers Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Soltis and Scott. City Manager Myers, City Attorney Sherman and City Clerk Printz.. CM Mayor Pro Tem Appointment for the Thirty-Second City Council. Motion by Councilman Corbett, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to appoint Councilman Bliss to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for a two-year term to expire on November 11, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Hartwell Mayor Hartwell recessed the meeting at 7:42 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:51p.m. CM Presentation Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY Budget. Mayor Hartwell presented Deputy City Manager Marsh with the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award for the Fiscal Year

3 CM Public Hearing - Special Approval No Mally Woodspring Suites Hotel. City Manager Myers reviewed the proposed Special Approval No A public hearing was held at 7:54 p.m. to hear any comments pertaining to the proposed Special Approval 17-04, to allow a hotel to operate in the M-2 Zoning District at Mally. City Manager Myers read the comments the City Clerk s office received from Tonya Lewis, General Manager of the Hampton Inn and Megan Puzio, General Manager of the Residence Inn in opposition to Special Approval No There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:55 p.m. Motion by Councilman Corbett, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss: WHEREAS, a Special Approval Board application has been received from M2B1, LLC requesting a hotel at Mally in a M-2 District; and: WHEREAS, a public hearing was published in the Madison Park News on October 25, 2017 and notices were mailed to property owners within 500 feet of the aforementioned property; and, WHEREAS, a report has been received from the Community Development Department stating: LOCATION: Mally REQUEST: Special Approval is requested under Section (5) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a hotel to operate in the M-2 Zoning District at Mally. EXISTING ZONING: EXISTING USE: M2 - Heavy Industrial Vacant STAFF ANALYSIS: 1. Special Approval is required for operation of a hotel in the M-2 District. Woodspring Suites Hotel proposes to construct and operate a 122 room hotel. 2. While not before City Council for review, please note that the site requires a complex combination of several existing

4 properties which awaits administrative approval after final action on the special approval by City Council. In addition, access to the property is via both Mally Drive (private road) and an easement out to Stephenson Hwy. 3. The site plan has been revised to address the new required landscaping and bike rack standards. The plan meets those requirements. 4. Parking exceeds the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 5. Proposed Hours of Operation: 24 Hours a day Seven days per week. 6. The Site Plan Review Committee has reviewed the site plan. All review comments have been addressed. Should City Council approve the special approval request, the Site Plan Review Committee recommends that it be conditioned upon final approval of the necessary land divisions and combinations. 7. Attached are specific review standards and criteria for review of Special Approvals (Section ) and general standards for all City Council zoning-related decisions (Section ). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Madison Heights City Council, acting as a Special Approval Board in accordance with Section (5) of the Zoning Ordinance, hereby approves a hotel at Mally with the following condition: a. Final approval of the necessary land divisions and combinations. In response to Councilman Corbett s question, Community Development Director Schafer stated that there was not a required traffic study since the hotel is off Mally (which is a private road) onto Whitcomb, with easements from the existing driveways with Wireless Giant onto Stephenson Highway. In addition, there have been hotels in the area for several years and there have not been complaints through the Traffic Safety Committee or any specific issues regarding backlogs or traffic jams. In response to Councilwoman Scott s question, Mr. Schafer answered that he believes there are two hotels in the area that are four stories in height

5 Councilman Soltis commented that he agreed with the General Managers comments, stating that he was not sure of the need for a hotel, the City has had crime issues with hotels, and that he is concerned about an increase in crime. Mayor Pro Tem Bliss stated that he appreciates development in area; newer hotels can attract business, which is a draw for other investments. He stated that it appears the applicant has done their due diligence, and he is confident of the demand. Roll Call Vote: Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Hartwell Soltis 6-1. CM Special Approval No E. 14 Mile Used Car Sales. City Manager Myers reviewed the proposed Special Approval No A public hearing was held at 8:03 p.m. to hear any comments pertaining to the proposed Special Approval 17-05, to allow a used car dealership in the M-1 Zoning District at 436 E 14 Mile Road. Bill Nalu, owner of Interstate Auto Care, 526 E 14 Mile, stated that he has owned his business for 17 years and he is proud to be part of the community. Madison Heights has been a wonderful community; however, he is a little concerned about the 14 Mile corridor. He stated that he is not sure the City needs another car lot, and he believes that the leasing business is drying up the used car market. Used car lots are magnets for businesses such as payday loans and liquor stores and we do not want to see this. He would prefer the corridor to be something more than that. He continued that the building next door has been vacant for 10 years. A former restaurant now is selling used cars, but it still looks like a restaurant. He stated that he doesn t want to see 14 Mile becoming a used car lot corridor and requested that it be kept more retail. He also commented that he thinks that the Matthew Hargreaves temporary storage of used cars is okay, but did not want used cars sales on a permanent basis. Merri Bush, 1117 E Hudson, commented that these two Special Approvals raise a point of where the City can go. In consideration for these types of new businesses, how much does the City Council look at urban planning and development for sustainable growth and business? What do we do to attract in our forecast and our twenty-year plan the type of businesses we want to have? She invited Council to consider the decision they are making and how it fits

6 into what it should be: market researched and scientifically based, not from a gut, it doesn t feel right decision making. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed at 8:08 p.m. Motion by Councilman Corbett, Seconded by Councilman Gettings: WHEREAS, a Special Approval Board application has been received from Moe Dia requesting a used car dealership at 436 E 14 Mile Road in a M- 1 District; and: WHEREAS, a public hearing was published in the Madison Park News on October 25, 2017 and notices were mailed to property owners within 500 feet of the aforementioned property; and, WHEREAS, a report has been received from the Community Development Department stating: LOCATION: REQUEST: EXISTING ZONING: EXISTING USE: 436 E. 14 Mile Special Approval to allow a Used Car Dealership in the M-1 District under Section (5) of the Zoning Ordinance. M-1 Light Industrial Auto Repair Facility and Vacant Parcel STAFF ANALYSIS: 1. Special Approval is required to allow used car sales in the M-1 District. The owner of the existing auto repair facility is proposing to use the existing facility for used car sales as well. The building will continue to be used for auto repairs as well as for the sales activity as noted on the floor plan. 2. In June 2014 the Applicant previously sought and was granted special approval for used car sales for 456 E 14 Mile and the vacant lot associated with this application (the building east of the subject property). That approval was not acted on by the applicant and that approval has lapsed. 3. Parking meets minimum ordinance requirements

7 4. Hours of Operation: Mon Fri: 8:00 am 6:00 pm; Sat: 8:00 am 2:00 pm 5. The Site Plan Review Committee has reviewed the plan and all plan review comments have been addressed. Should City Council approve this request, the following conditions are recommended: a. Used vehicle display in five (5) designated sales spaces only per site plan. 6. Attached are specific review standards and criteria for review of Special Approvals (Section ) and general standards for all City Council zoning-related decisions (Section ). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Madison Heights City Council, acting as a Special Approval Board in accordance with Section (5) of the Zoning Ordinance, herby approves a used car dealership at 436 E. 14 Mile Road with the following condition: a. Used vehicle display in five (5) designated sales spaces only per site plan. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Bliss s question, Mr. Schafer stated that the number of vehicles spaces for display is based on the number of customer parking spaces required for the site based on the use as an existing car repair facility. The five spaces are the remaining number of spaces available. In response to Mayor Hartwell s question, Mr. Schafer stated that the condition that is part of the Special Approval will allow the City to make sure there is compliance with using only five sales spaces and allows the City to monitor the site. Further, the code requirement for the parking trumps the display spaces. The parking demand for the site is generated by the existing building itself and the range of uses in it. You back into the available spaces once you provide for all the available parking spaces. Councilman Corbett stated that this is not a used car dealership, but rather a car repair shop that sells used cars. Mr. Schafer stated that the used car sales are being added to the existing operation. Moe Dia, 7835 Oakman, Dearborn, owner and applicant was present. He stated that since 2000 he has been investing and improving buildings in the City of Madison Heights. He stated that he purchased the building next door to make a used car lot, but the plan did not go through. He continued that he is trying his best to follow the rules and every building he owns he makes it the best that it can be. By adding this business to his existing one, it is a way to

8 generate a little extra money. He stated that he wants to improve 14 Mile Road, not make it worse. In response to Mayor Hartwell s question, Mr. Schafer stated that the adjacent uses to this property are industrial to the south and west and commercial to the east. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Bliss s question, Mr. Schafer confirmed that the sales spaces are in the middle of the two buildings and there are five north/south facing spaces, off the greenbelt of 14 Mile Road, that would be the display spaces. The remaining spaces are for parking. In response to Mayor Hartwell s question, Mr. Schafer stated there are no codes that prohibit the type of barrier between the lots and the applicant owns all three of the properties, including the vacant lot, so that would be his preference from a design standpoint. If he wished to combine the driveway, he could do that as well. In response to Councilwoman Scott s question, Mr. Schafer stated that the property to the west is a small manufacturing firm and to the east is a vacant lot with a small vacant building. Next to the vacant lot is an automotive repair facility. In response to Mayor Hartwell s question, Mr. Schafer stated that this is a small parcel and the City required that the required landscaping be on the 14 Mile Road side of the property; instead of the standard greenspace of five feet, this will be a fifteen foot greenbelt. Roll Call Vote: Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Hartwell CM Meeting Open to the Public. Martha Kehoe, 1765 Dulong, stated that on behalf of the Madison Heights Parade Committee she thanks everyone on City Council for their financial support. She also thanked County Commissioner Gary McGillivray and City staff for their work on the parade. Merri Busch, 1117 E Hudson, congratulated the re-elected and new Councilmembers. She stated that people want to participate with the newly energized Council; they like the progress that they are seeing. Many people do not understand how the City works and how they can get their issues addressed in a timely manner. In addition, people want to be a more

9 significant part of the City goal setting and planning process. To help address these needs, she has asked and Emily Rohrbach has agreed to do a series of educational seminars for our residents. She requested that the City partner with this team to accomplish this. To have the City provide logistical support, Council and City management advice and guidance, and partner to hold a Board Fair by June, She stated they would like the opportunity to have a meet and greet with all the board members, set expectations for advisory boards, and receive new applications for board members. Their goal is to make boards more participatory in helping the Council set the fiscal year 2019 goals. In preparation, they invite the Council and Mayor to review the nature and activities of all boards and commissions, to decommission those that are inactive, or those with missions that may be combined with another board. They invite the Council to use the Parks and Recreation Board as an example of what is really working. She requested that each City Council member do a quarterly report on the board activities based on the notion of continued improvement as a regularly scheduled agenda item of a City Council meeting. She asked for the thoughts on this at the next City Council meeting as an agenda item and whether the City wishes to participate in the citizen led action plan. She commented that the Madison District is not listed as a participant on the City School Liaison Commission. She also stated that the recent Madison District ballot proposal was thoroughly defeated, but she will be working with school board members to raise money privately for the development of Sunset Park area. She requested that Council participate since the City has a vested interest. Please notify her if you are interested and she requested that a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board also participate in this process. Their first meeting is scheduled for January 13 th at 10:00 a.m. at the library. County Commissioner Gary McGillivray congratulated the newly elected Council members and Mayor and recognized Rich Clark for his service to the City. He stated that many do not realize the amount of time that goes into being an elected official, and Rich has spent a lot of time working for the citizens of Madison Heights. He updated City Council on local road funding, and stated that Oakland County wants to make sure drinking water is safe in all of our schools and has budgeted $500,000 for new, safe, drinking fountains. Unfortunately, the County has not been getting great response from the school districts due to them having to install the fountains at their own expense. CM Alyssa Bottrell Resignation from Library Advisory Board, Historical Commission, and Environmental Citizens Committee. Motion by Councilman Corbett, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to accept Alyssa Botrell s resignation from the Library Advisory Board, Historical Commission, and the Environmental Citizens Committee; issue a Certificate of Appreciation; and declare the seats vacant

10 Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Hartwell CM Anthony Bottrell Resignation from Information Technology Advisory Committee. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to accept Anthony Bottrell s resignation from the Information Technology Advisory Committee, issue a Certificate of Appreciation, and declare the seat vacant. Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Hartwell CM Joshua Clouse Resignation from Library Advisory Board and Crime Commission. Motion by Councilman Corbett, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to accept Joshua Clouse s resignation from the Library Advisory Board and Crime Commission, issue a Certificate of Appreciation, and declare the seats vacant. Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Hartwell CM MiLife Health and Wellness Center Interlocal Agreement Second Amendment and Sublease Agreement. Motion by Councilwoman Scott, seconded by Councilman Soltis, to approve the MiLife and Wellness Center Interlocal Agreement Second Amendment and Sublease Agreement with FernCare and to authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City. Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Hartwell

11 CM Amendments to the FY Budget for the Water and Sewer Fund. Motion by Councilman Corbett, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to approve a budget amendment in the amount of $952,200 to Water and Sewer Capital Outlay and Water and Sewer Use of Fund Balance $952,200, for the purpose of purchasing meters and related equipment for District 3 of the Water Meter Replacement Program. Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Hartwell CM Water and Sewer Replacement Van. Motion by Councilman Gettings, seconded by Councilman Corbett, to approve the purchase of one Ram Promaster Utility Van with the options identified, to Jim Riehl's of Lapeer, through the Oakland County Cooperative Bid for a cost of $32,432 and approve the van up-fitting to Truck and Trailer Specialties, Inc., through the City of Rochester Hills MITN Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for a cost of $18,060, with a total purchase cost of $50,492. Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Hartwell CM Appointment Downtown Development Authority, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and Planning Commission. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to appoint Benjamin Myers to the Downtown Development Authority, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and the Planning Commission with terms to expire Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Hartwell

12 CM Council Appointment Arts and Culture Advisory Board Motion by Councilor Grafstein, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to appoint Mark Bliss as the Council Representative to the Arts and Culture Advisory Board with a term expiring Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Hartwell CM Council Appointment Arts and Culture Advisory Board Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, seconded by Councilman Gettings, to appoint Margene Scott as the Council Representative Alternate to the Arts and Culture Advisory Board with a term expiring Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Charter Amendment & Ordinance Revision Commission. Motion by Councilwoman Scott, seconded by Councilor Grafstein, to appoint Robert Gettings as the Council Representative to the Charter Amendment & Ordinance Revision Commission with a term expiring Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Hartwell CM Council Appointments - City-School Liaison Committee. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, seconded by Councilman Corbett, to appoint Roslyn Grafstein and David Soltis as the Council Representatives to the City- School Liaison Committee with terms expiring Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Hartwell

13 CM Council Appointment - City-School Liaison Committee. Motion by Councilwoman Scott, seconded by Councilor Grafstein, to appoint Robert Gettings as the Council Representative Alternate to the City-School Liaison Committee with a term expiring Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Crime Commission. Motion by Councilman Soltis, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to appoint Roslyn Grafstein as the Council Representative to the Crime Commission with a term expiring Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Election Commission. Motion by Councilwoman Scott, seconded by Councilman Corbett, to appoint David Soltis as the Council Representative to the Election Commission with a term expiring Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Environmental Citizens Committee. Motion by Councilman Soltis, seconded by Councilman Corbett, to appoint Roslyn Grafstein as the Council Representative to the Environmental Citizens Committee with a term expiring Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Hartwell

14 CM Council Appointment - Friends of Madison Heights Youth. Motion by Councilman Soltis, seconded by Councilman Corbett, to appoint Margene Scott as the Council Representative to the Friends of Madison Heights Youth with a term expiring Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Friends of Madison Heights Youth. Motion by Councilman Corbett, seconded by Councilor Grafstein, to appoint Mark Bliss as the Council Representative Alternate to the Friends of Madison Heights Youth with a term expiring Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Historical Commission. Motion by Councilor Grafstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, to appoint Margene Scott as the Council Representative to the Historical Commission with a term expiring Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Information Technology Advisory Committee. Motion by Councilman Corbett, seconded by Councilman Soltis, to appoint Mark Bliss as the Council Representative to the Information Technology Advisory Committee with a term expiring Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Hartwell

15 CM Council Appointment - Information Technology Advisory Committee. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, seconded by Councilman Soltis, to appoint Robert Corbett as the Council Representative Alternate to the Information Technology Advisory Committee with a term expiring Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Library Advisory Board. Motion by Councilman Soltis, seconded by Councilor Grafstein, to appoint Robert Corbett as the Council Representative to the Library Advisory Board with a term expiring Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Library Advisory Board. Motion by Councilman Corbett, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to appoint Mark Bliss as the Council Representative Alternate to the Library Advisory Board with a term expiring Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Madison Heights Community Coalition. Motion by Councilman Corbett, seconded by Councilman Soltis, to appoint Margene Scott as the Council Representative to the Madison Heights Community Coalition with a term expiring Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Hartwell

16 CM Council Appointment - Multicultural Relations Advisory Board. Motion by Councilman Corbett, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to appoint David Soltis as the Council Representative to the Multicultural Relations Advisory Board with a term expiring Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Multicultural Relations Advisory Board. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, seconded by Councilor Grafstein, to appoint Robert Gettings as the Council Representative Alternate to the Multicultural Relations Advisory Board with a term expiring Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, seconded by Councilman Soltis, to appoint Robert Corbett as the Council Representative to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board with a term expiring Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Motion by Councilman Corbett, seconded by Councilor Grafstein, to appoint Mark Bliss as the Council Representative Alternate to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board with a term expiring Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Hartwell

17 CM Council Appointment - Planning Commission. Motion by Councilman Corbett, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to confirm the Mayor s appointment of Mark Bliss as the Council Representative to the Planning Commission with a term expiring Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Senior Citizens Advisory Commission. Motion by Councilman Soltis, seconded by Councilman Corbett, to appoint Margene Scott as the Council Representative to the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission with a term expiring Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Hartwell CM Creation of Council Representative Alternate Position on the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. Motion by Councilman Soltis, seconded by Councilor Grafstein, to amend the Senior Citizen Advisory Board By-Laws to add a Council Representative Alternate position to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Senior Citizens Advisory Board. Motion by Councilman Corbett, seconded by Councilwoman Scott to appoint David Soltis as the Council Representative Alternate to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board with a term expiring Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Hartwell

18 CM Council Appointment - Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). Motion by Councilman Corbett, seconded by Councilman Soltis, to appoint Margene Scott as the City Representative to the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) with a term expiring Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). Motion by Councilwoman Scott, seconded by Councilor Grafstein, to appoint Mark Bliss as the City Representative Alternate to the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) with a term expiring Scott, Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Youth Assistance. Motion by Councilwoman Scott, seconded by Councilman Corbett, to appoint Roslyn Grafstein as the Council Representative to Youth Assistance with a term expiring Soltis, Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Hartwell CM Council Appointment - Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bliss, seconded by Councilman Soltis, to appoint Robert Corbett as the Council Representative to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring Bliss, Corbett, Gettings, Grafstein, Scott, Soltis, Hartwell

19 CM Mayor and Council - Comments. Councilman Corbett congratulated Councilor Grafstein and the re-elected members of Council. For those who didn t win he congratulated them as well, noting that the community is stronger with more voices. He expressed his condolences to the family of Irene Landino, and stated that she was Mrs. Claus for the Goodfellows and that the earth is a better place because she was on it. He requested that Council send a Condolence Resolution to the family. He announced that the Goodfellows will be braving traffic at the corners of the City on November 25 th to fundraise and almost 100% of the money raised goes to children and families. He also stated that at the next meeting there will be a gift donation collection and monetary donations can also be dropped off as well. He requested a report on re-instituting enhanced code enforcement, stating in the past, this program was very successful and he would like to renew the effort. City Manager Myers added that the late fall code enforcement sweep is underway in the City. Mayor Pro Tem Bliss thanked Rich Clark for his service to the City noting that he only missed one meeting in his tenure. He welcomed Councilor Grafstein, their newest colleague, stating that he is excited about the energy she is bringing. He thanked his peers for Mayor Pro Tem selection, stating that it means a lot to have their support and he won t let Council down. The Arts and Culture Advisory Board had their first meeting and they already have several ideas and have a lot of excitement. The second meeting will be on December 4 th at 6:15 p.m. at City Hall. Councilman Gettings thanked Rich Clark for his years of service, for all the meetings he went to, the sweat he put in, and stated that he was glad to have served with him. He is a good leader and he thanked him. He welcomed Councilor Grafstein to the Council. City Attorney Sherman expressed his congratulations to Mayor Hartwell, the re-elected council, and newly elected Councilor Grafstein, stating that he looks forward to working with all of them. He noted that he made comments about Rich Clark at the last meeting, but added that Rich is a wonderful person and we are going to miss you. He wished everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving. City Manager Myers congratulated all on their election, stating that he is looking forward to working with newly elected Councilor Grafstein. He also stated that it was an honor and privilege to work with Rich Clark. The City Tree Lighting will be on November 27 th at 6:30 p.m. and stated that the City is looking for donations to help support this event. If you are interested in donating, please contact the City Manager s office

20 City Clerk Printz welcomed the newly elected Council and thanked all the election inspectors and student inspectors that worked on the November 7, 2017 City Election, stating they were instrumental in making the election run smoothly. Councilor Grafstein stated thank you to everyone who helped her get where she is and that she looks forward to serving the City. Councilwoman Scott congratulated all on their election and stated that it will be nice to have another female voice on Council. She noted the trend across the country of woman being elected to local offices. She thanked all the men that she has served with and stated that they have all been role models and she appreciates their graciousness and respect. She thanked her colleagues for her committee appointments. She stated that the Tree Lighting is at 6:30 p.m. before the next Council meeting, and at the meeting Council will be honoring Ed Swanson. She welcomed all to contribute comments to the Historical Society regarding thoughts about Ed Swanson and his life, and the memories that you have of him. They are compiling the information and putting together a memorial book in his honor. She stated that November th is Traffic Incident Responders Week and stated that State Law requires when you are approaching accident scene, you need to move a lane over from the scene. She also stated that the Mi-Drive app notifies you of any hazardous conditions, or accidents that may be occurring on the roads so that you can make an informed travel decision. Councilman Soltis stated he rode EMS for years and responder safety is an important issue. He thanked residents for allowing him to serve another four years, and expressed his congratulation to his colleagues and to the other candidates who ran as well. He also thanked the Women s Club for allowing members of Council to serve at your annual Autumn Tea. He thanked Councilman Clark for his service and stated that it was an honor to serve with him. Mayor Hartwell said thank you to all eight candidates for City Council and stated that he was inspired by the positivity of the campaign. He gave a huge thank you to Councilman Clark for his service and thanked him for his moving speech at Veteran s Day Ceremony held at the Senor Center. He also thanked the Women s Club for the luminary ceremony. He congratulated the Madison Heights Firefighters for finishing 3 rd Place in the fundraising for the Real Men Wear Pink campaign in Oakland County

21 CM Adjournment. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m. Brian C. Hartwell Mayor Cheryl E. Printz City Clerk