Center Line public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Police and Fire Retirement Board
The Commission authorized Morgan Stanley to evaluate monthly fund drawdowns to pay benefits. The board also approved pension payments totaling $126,716.67 and set the 2023 meeting schedule for 3:00 p.m.
- Authorized Morgan Stanley to evaluate monthly fund drawdowns to meet obligations (3-0)
- Approved payment of November 25, 2022 pensions totaling $126,716.67 (3-0)
- Approved 2023 meeting dates with start time changed to 3:00 p.m. (3-0)
- Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Received and filed market value statement of $12,270,113.16 as of December 6, 2022 (3-0)
- Received and filed performance statements for Western, Harding Loevner, and Clearbridge (3-0)
- Received and filed fraud alert memorandum from VanOverbeke, Michaud & Timmony, P.C. (3-0)
Board of Review
The Board of Review will meet to correct qualified and clerical errors and to hear appeals on Principal Residence Exemptions, Qualified Agricultural Exemptions, and Poverty and Disabled Veterans Exemptions. This is a procedural meeting for property tax adjustments.
- Review and act on matters related to Qualified & Clerical Errors
- Consider appeals for Principal Residence Exemptions
- Consider appeals for Qualified Agricultural Exemptions
- Consider appeals for Taxable Value Uncapping
- Consider appeals for Poverty and Disabled Veterans Exemptions
The Board of Review processed six petitions for tax exemptions. The board approved veteran exemptions for two residents and poverty-based reductions for two others, while denying one poverty appeal.
- Approved 2022 Veteran Exemption for 8650 Central (3-0)
- Approved 2021 and 2022 Veteran Exemptions for 7314 Standard (3-0)
- Approved 50% reduction in assessed and taxable values for 8118 Sterling (3-0)
- Denied poverty exemption for 8530 Dale (3-0)
- Approved 25% reduction in assessed and taxable values for 7562 Henry (3-0)
City Council
City Council approved the 2023 MML insurance renewal and the sale of two city-owned properties to FPJ Investments, LLC. The council also authorized a VFD Controller replacement for the Sanitary Lift Station and approved new library hours. A request to collect 100% of Macomb Intermediate School District property taxes in the summer was declined.
- Approved MML Liability and Property Pool Insurance for 2023 for $160,223 (5-0)
- Approved purchase and installation of VFD Controller for Sanitary Lift Station from VIS not to exceed $26,995 (5-0)
- Approved change in Library hours effective January 1, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-006 for participation with Partners in Public Art (PIPA) (5-0)
- Declined request to collect 100% of Macomb Intermediate School District property taxes in the summer (5-0)
- Approved sale of city-owned properties at 7271 Stephens and parcel 13-28-282-029 to FPJ Investments, LLC for $30,904.19 (5-0)
- Approved November 2022 vouchers and November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
Other Post Employment Benefits Advisory Committee
The Committee voted to reduce the Harding Loevner portfolio by two-thirds, splitting those funds equally between GQG Partners and BNY Melon. The board also approved several quarterly service invoices and set the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Reduced Harding Loevner portfolio by 2/3 and allocated 1/3 each to GQG and BNY Melon (3-0)
- Approved 2023 meeting dates with May meeting moved to May 16, 2023 (3-0)
- Approved $9,970.29 payment to Graystone Consulting for Q3 2022 (3-0)
- Approved $5,607.31 payment for Q3 2022 money manager fees (3-0)
- Approved $7,250.00 payment to Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company (3-0)
- Approved August 23, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved November 29, 2022 agenda (3-0)
Police and Fire Retirement Board
The Police and Fire Retirement Commission approved several pension payouts and management fees. The board also received a market performance report and discussed the upcoming election for a trustee seat.
- Approved September 23, 2022 pensions of $126,716.67 (3-0)
- Approved October 25, 2022 pensions of $126,716.67 (3-0)
- Approved 3rd Quarter 2022 money manager fees of $7,380.26 (3-0)
- Approved Graystone Consulting 3rd Quarter 2022 fees of $14,050.01 (3-0)
- Approved MAPERS 2023 Annual Dues of $200.00 (3-0)
- Approved September 22, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Formed election committee for trustee seat expiring December 31, 2022
City Council
City Council approved a $300,000 donation from Blackstone Harvest LLC and a related engineering contract for Memorial Field. The council also approved a new Public Safety Officer for local schools and a contract for city attorney services.
- Approved $300,000 donation from Blackstone Harvest LLC for Memorial Field upgrades (5-0)
- Approved AEW engineering contract for Memorial Field upgrades not to exceed $19,601.37 (5-0)
- Approved full funding for a new Public Safety Officer for Center Line Public Schools (5-0)
- Approved city attorney engagement agreement with Kienbaum, Hardy, Viviano, Pelton, Forrest not to exceed $120,000 (5-0)
- Approved release and settlement agreement for US District Court Case 100GL1800918 (5-0)
- Approved appointments for various Boards and Commissions (5-0)
- Approved 2023 Regular Council Meeting Schedule (5-0)
- Approved October 2022 vouchers, Oct 3 minutes, and budget amendment FY 23 No. 4 (5-0)
Center Line Library Commission
This is a routine monthly meeting with no major decisions or public hearings. The commission will approve the agenda, minutes from October 3, circulation reports for October 2022, and receive updates from the Friends of the Library and the Suburban Library Cooperative.
Beautification Commission
The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 5, 2022. The board noted a current account balance of $4,362.64 and announced the next meeting for April 5, 2023.
- Approved agenda as presented (All Ayes)
- Approved October 5, 2022 minutes (All Ayes)
- Processed $267.00 payout to Jackie Lancaster for park decorations
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved the site plan for On-line Sales at 25922 and 26120 Van Dyke Avenue. The approval included conditions presented by the City Planner and addressed resident concerns regarding lighting.
- Approved site plan for On-line Sales at 25922 and 26120 Van Dyke Avenue (All Ayes)
Center Line Library Commission
The Library Commission will meet to approve circulation reports from September 2022. The body will also receive updates from the Friends of the Library and the Suburban Library Cooperative.
- Approval of September 2022 Circulation Reports
- Friends of the Library update
- Suburban Library Cooperative (SLC) update
Center Line Library Commission
The Library Commission will meet to approve circulation reports for June, July, and August 2022. The agenda also includes updates from the Friends of the Library and the Suburban Library Cooperative.
- Approval of circulation reports for June, July, and August 2022
- Friends of the Library update
- Suburban Library Cooperative (SLC) update
Board of Review
The meeting is scheduled to review and act on all matters that may lawfully come before the Board of Review. The agenda contains only procedural notice information.
Center Line Library Commission
The Commission will meet to approve the May 2, 2022, meeting minutes and the May 2022 circulation reports. The agenda includes updates from the Friends of the Library and the Suburban Library Cooperative.
- Approval of May 2022 Circulation Reports
- Friends of the Library update
- Suburban Library Cooperative (SLC) update
Center Line Library Commission
The Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the April 4, 2022, meeting and review circulation reports for April 2022. The agenda also includes updates regarding the Friends of the Library and the Suburban Library Cooperative.
- Approval of April 2022 Circulation Reports
- Friends of the Library update
- Suburban Library Cooperative (SLC) update
Center Line Library Commission
The Commission will meet to approve the March 7, 2022, meeting minutes and the March 2022 circulation reports. The agenda includes updates from the Friends of the Library, the Suburban Library Cooperative, and the Library Department Head.
- Approval of March 2022 Circulation Reports
- Friends of the Library update
- Suburban Library Cooperative (SLC) update
Board of Review
The Board of Review will hold an organizational meeting on March 8, 2022. No property appeals will be heard during this specific session. Appeals regarding the assessment rolls may be scheduled by appointment for later dates in March.
- Organizational meeting on March 8, 2022
- Appeal hearings available by appointment starting March 14, 2022
Center Line Library Commission
The Library Commission is meeting to approve the February 2022 circulation reports. The agenda also includes updates from the Friends of the Library and the Suburban Library Cooperative.
- Approval of February 2022 Circulation Reports
- Friends of the Library update
- Suburban Library Cooperative (SLC) update
Center Line Library Commission
The Library Commission will meet to approve circulation reports for December 2021 and January 2022. The meeting includes updates from the Friends of the Library and the Suburban Library Cooperative.
- Approval of December 2021 and January 2022 circulation reports
- Friends of the Library update
- Suburban Library Cooperative (SLC) update
Center Line Library Commission
The Commission will meet to approve the December 6, 2021, meeting minutes and the December 2021 circulation reports. The agenda includes updates from the Friends of the Library and the Suburban Library Cooperative.
- Approval of December 2021 Circulation Reports
- Friends of the Library update
- Suburban Library Cooperative (SLC) update