Center Line public meetings in 2023

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is reviewing a fiscal year 2023-2024 budget amendment to cover increased operating and personnel costs. The board is also considering a business incentive payment and the purchase of seasonal street banners.

• Budget amendment for FY 2023-2024 to address $8,998.00 in needed funding
• Business Development Incentive Program payment of $5,000.00 for Biggby Coffee at 24420 Van Dyke
• Purchase of 100 winter banners from Best of Signs for $2,658.00
• Treasury report showing ending fund balance of $187,242.96 as of 11/30/2023

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a presentation on Michigan's Public Act 214 of 2023 (Open Meetings Act amendments) and a proposed resolution for an electronic meeting attendance policy. The board will also receive market updates from Graystone Consulting, review correspondence, and approve pension-related payments. No retirements, annuity withdrawals, or pension figures are on the agenda.

• Resolution on Open Meetings Act – Electronic Meeting Attendance Policy via Public Act 214 of 2023
• Presentation by Thomas Michaud on Michigan Public Act 214 of 2023 (H.B. 4346) Open Meetings Act Amendments
• November 24, 2023 pensions paid: Pay Report 526 ~ $129,651.64
• Reimburse City of Center Line for retirement system administrator wages (July 1–Dec 31, 2023): $27,709.62
• Proposed 2024 P & F Retirement Commission meeting dates

Board of Review

The City of Center Line's Correctional Board of Review is meeting to review and act on matters that may lawfully come before it. The board will correct qualified and clerical errors and consider appeals related to Principal Residence Exemptions, Qualified Agricultural Exemptions, Taxable Value Uncapping, and Poverty and Disabled Veterans Exemptions.

• Review and act on all matters lawfully before the Correctional Board of Review
• Correct qualified and clerical errors
• Consider appeals for Principal Residence Exemptions
• Consider appeals for Qualified Agricultural Exemptions
• Consider appeals for Taxable Value Uncapping, Poverty, and Disabled Veterans Exemptions

City Council

The City Council will vote on renewing liability and property pool insurance and amending a housing service charge ordinance. The body is also reviewing a grant for police accreditation and labor agreements with COAM and POAM.

• Renewal of MML Liability and Property Pool Insurance for 2024 in the amount of $169,656
• Proposed amendments to Article IX- Housing, Division 3 low- or moderate-income housing service charge ordinance
• Approval of a Letter of Understanding with COAM and POAM bargaining unions
• Request to accept the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP) Accreditation Mini Grant

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting on December 4, 2023. The council intends to enter a closed session for strategy and negotiation sessions related to a collective bargaining agreement.

• Closed session for collective bargaining agreement negotiations

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve prior minutes, and vote on a resolution to amend the boundaries of precincts 3 and 4. The meeting also includes audience communication and adjournment.

• Resolution 2023-14 to amend precinct 3 and 4 boundaries
• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2023 meeting

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review investment performance reports, and act on pension-related items. The board will consider a revised final pension benefit for Charles Schubert and approve several payments, including pension payouts and consulting fees.

• Revised final pension benefit for Charles Schubert effective July 5, 2023
• October 25, 2023 pensions paid: Pay Report 522 ~ $127,848.38
• Graystone Consulting Q3 2023 fees: $14,848.54
• Q3 2023 money manager fees: $7,564.87 total
• GASB 67/68 actuarial invoice: $7,000.00

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear a Morgan Stanley investment update, and act on pension-related items. The main action is approving a revised final pension benefit for Charles Schubert, effective July 5, 2023. The board will also review and approve several vouchers, including pension payments and consulting fees.

• Revised final pension benefit for Charles Schubert, effective July 5, 2023, with straight life and 60% survivor option
• October 25, 2023 pension payments: $127,848.38
• Graystone Consulting Q3 2023 fees: $14,848.54
• Q3 2023 money manager fees: $7,564.87 total
• Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company GASB 67/68 invoice: $7,000.00

Other Post Employment Benefits Advisory Committee

The City of Center Line's Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Committee is meeting to review the actuarial valuation of the retiree health care plan, hear investment performance reports, and approve vendor payments. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval, public comment, and setting 2024 meeting dates.

• Actuarial valuation of Retiree Health Care Plan as of Dec 31, 2022 (presentation by Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Co.)
• Approval of money manager fees totaling $6,134.29 for July-September 2023
• Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting fee of $11,235.22 (Invoice No. 10050523285)
• Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Co. invoice of $7,250.00 for GASB 74/75 reports
• Authorization to liquidate funds for Blackstone Private Credit Fund investment

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Center Line City Council, primarily consisting of a swearing-in ceremony for elected officials, along with routine agenda items such as call to order, pledge, adoption of the agenda, and comments from the audience, mayor, council, and city manager. No substantive policy or business items are listed.

• Swearing-in ceremony for elected officials
• Adoption of the agenda
• Audience comments
• Mayor, council, and manager comments

City Council

The City Council will review several requests, including a significant increase to a CWSRF loan for sanitary improvements. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Open Space.

• Amendment of CWSRF loan for sanitary separation and lift station improvements to not exceed $6,140,000
• Contract extension with Mattioli Cement for drainage and pavement repairs not to exceed $633,250
• Public hearing for the Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan and Open Space
• Resolution 2023-16 to dedicate a Pocket Park in honor of former Mayor Mary Ann Zielinski
• Approval of FY 2024 SMART Credits and a library copier lease with Millenium Business Solutions

Center Line Library Commission

The Commission will conduct a regular meeting to review library operations. The agenda includes approving previous meeting minutes and October 2023 circulation reports.

• Approval of October 2, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of October 2023 circulation reports
• Friends of the Library update

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear treasurer comments, and discuss upcoming events including the Beautiful Home Contest presentation at the City Council meeting, the Light up the Sky Christmas Contest judging, and the spring plant sale. Members are also asked to clean up flower beds and consider a used tool sale.

• Beautiful Home Contest presented at City Council meeting on Nov. 6
• Light up the Sky Christmas Contest judging around Dec. 19-20
• Spring Plant Sale scheduled for May 11-12
• Discussion on used tool sale
• Flower bed cleanup due by next week

Recreation Commission

The Center Line Recreation Commission is meeting for a routine session. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, comments from the director and commission members, and a period for citizen communication. No significant decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2023 regular meeting
• Recreation Director's comments
• Citizen Communication period

City Council

The Center Line City Council is meeting to consider several actions, including applying for state revolving fund loans to replace lead service lines and to address wastewater infrastructure. The council will also vote on resolutions regarding Michigan state legislation, including opposing certain Senate bills and requesting no further action on House bills. These items are up for decision at this workshop meeting.

• Approval to proceed with Detroit Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan application for lead service line replacement
• Approval to proceed with Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan option and authorize City Manager to execute
• Resolution 2023-12 requesting Michigan Legislature to take no further steps on House Bill 4688
• Resolution 2023-13 requesting Michigan Legislature to take no further steps on House Bill 4965
• Resolution 2023-14 opposing Senate Bills 549, 550, and 551

Downtown Development Authority

The Center Line Downtown Development Authority will hold a regular and informational meeting to consider several action items, including a curb and gutter road diet project, a BDIP application for Biggby Coffee at 24420 Van Dyke, DDA promotional swag, and a Momentum Magazine article. The board will also review the treasury report showing an ending fund balance of $207,570.70 as of 9/30/2023, and approve minutes from the June 29, 2023 meeting.

• Consideration to approve Curb and Gutter Road Diet
• Consideration to approve BDIP application for 24420 Van Dyke, Biggby Coffee
• Consideration to approve DDA Swag
• Consideration to approve Momentum Magazine Article
• Treasury Report – Ending Fund Balance as of 9/30/2023 – $207,570.70

Election Commission

The Center Line Election Commission is meeting to adopt its agenda, approve minutes from three prior meetings, and approve Resolution 2023-008 appointing election inspectors for the May 2, 2023 election. The meeting also includes audience communication and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from April 4, 2023, August 2, 2023, and September 5, 2023 meetings
• Resolution 2023-008: Appointment of Election Inspectors for May 2, 2023 Election

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss pension calculations and review recent payments. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Final Average Compensation for Charles Schubert.

• Discussion on Final Average Compensation for Charles Schubert through July 5, 2023
• Approval of September 12, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of September 25, 2023, pension payments totaling $128,342.68

Recreation Commission

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Center Line Recreation Commission. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, comments from the city manager, recreation director, and commission members, and a period for citizen communication. No specific decisions, proposals, or action items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the September 6, 2023 regular meeting
• City Manager's comments
• Recreation Director's comments
• Citizen Communication period

City Council

The Center Line City Council will vote on several spending items, including replacing HVAC units at the Parks & Recreation building, purchasing water meters, and buying a new library furnace. They will also consider renewing an insurance contract, renaming the Parks & Rec building, and approving a marketing contract. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as September vouchers, meeting minutes, and permits for a medical and adult-use marijuana facility.

• Approve Humana insurance contract renewal
• Approve change order #4 for MIDC Interview Room
• Purchase 25 water meters and two larger meters for $35,406.15
• Replace 4 HVAC units at Parks & Rec building for $50,200.00
• Rename Parks & Recreation building

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from September 11, and circulation reports for September 2023. They will also receive updates from the Friends of the Library and the Library Department Head, and hear community comments. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2023 meeting
• Approval of Circulation Reports for September 2023
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Department Head's comments

Local Officers Compensation Commission

The Local Officers Compensation Commission is meeting to consider compensation adjustments for the Mayor and City Council members. The agenda also includes electing a chairperson and approving prior meeting minutes. This is a regular meeting focused on setting elected officials' pay.

• Consideration of compensation adjustments for Mayor & Council Members
• Election of Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2021

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission is holding a regular meeting to review a legal opinion on whether trustees must be city residents, sign a revised investment policy, and approve a final pension benefit. The board will also hear a Morgan Stanley market update and approve routine pension payments and a legal invoice.

• Legal opinion from VanOverbeke, Michaud & Timmony on trustee residency requirement
• Signing of revised Police and Fire Pension Plan Investment Policy & Objectives
• Final pension benefit for Charles Schubert effective July 5, 2023
• Pensions paid August 25, 2023: $127,222.10 (Pay Report 516)
• VanOverbeke invoice #111836 for $156.00

City Council

The Center Line City Council is holding a regular meeting with no items submitted for Council Action. The consent agenda includes routine approvals for August vouchers, meeting minutes, and several event requests, including the Library Director's conference stay, Public Safety Open House, Homecoming Parade, and Lions Club Candy Sale.

• Approval of August 2023 vouchers
• Approval of August 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Overnight stay for Library Director at Michigan Library Association conference
• Approval of annual Public Safety Open House
• Approval of Homecoming Parade on October 7, 2023

The City Council approved the August 2023 vouchers and several routine items via the consent agenda. No substantive new business items were submitted for council action during the meeting.

• Approved vouchers for August 2023 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 7, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Approved request for overnight stay (5-0)
• Approved Public Safety Open House (5-0)
• Approved Center Line Lions Club Candy Sale (5-0)

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from June, adopt the agenda, and review circulation reports for June, July, and August. The commission will also hear updates from the Friends of the Library and the Library Department Head, and take community comments. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial contracts listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 5, 2023 meeting
• Approval of Circulation Reports for June, July & August
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Department Head's comments

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 2023. Members also approved circulation reports for June, July, and August 2023, noting high DVD usage and 324 new materials added in August.

• Adopted meeting agenda (All ayes)
• Approved June 2023 meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Approved circulation reports for June, July, and August 2023 (All ayes)

Recreation Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the August 2, 2023 meeting. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were made during the session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (All Ayes)
• Approved August 2, 2023 meeting minutes (All Ayes)

Election Commission

The Center Line Election Commission is meeting to adopt the agenda and approve the ballot proof for an upcoming election. The agenda also includes audience communication and adjournment. This is a routine procedural meeting focused on finalizing election materials.

• Approval of ballot proof
• Adoption of the agenda
• Audience communication period

The Election Commission met to review and approve the ballot proof. No other substantive items were discussed or decided.

• Approved the Ballot Proof (2-0)

Planning Commission

The Center Line Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving a Special Land Use request for a proposed daycare facility at 8091 Warren Blvd. The meeting also includes approval of the June 22, 2023 minutes and audience comments.

• Public hearing and board action on Special Land Use for daycare at 8091 Warren Blvd.
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2023 meeting
• Audience comments period

The Planning Commission approved a Special Land Use request for a proposed daycare facility at 8091 Warren Blvd. The decision followed a public hearing and a review of concerns regarding noise, parking, and traffic.

• Approved Special Land Use request for daycare at 8091 Warren Blvd (5-0)
• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

Other Post Employment Benefits Advisory Committee

The City of Center Line's Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Committee is meeting to review investment performance, discuss private credit options, and approve consultant and money manager fees. The agenda includes a presentation from Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting and approval of invoices for actuarial services. No old or new business items are listed.

• Approval of OPEB Regular Meeting Minutes from May 23, 2023
• Presentation by Tim Brice on market conditions and money manager performance
• Approval of second quarter money manager fees totaling $6,094.45
• Morgan Stanley consulting fee of $11,839.21 (Invoice No. 10050523191)
• Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company invoice of $9,750.00 for OPEB actuarial valuation

The committee amended its investment policy to include private credit and approved a 3.00% portfolio investment in Blackstone. The board also approved several payments for money manager, consulting, and actuarial fees.

• Amended OPEB Trust Fund Statement of Investment Policy to add private credit (3-0)
• Approved 3.00% portfolio investment in Blackstone (3-0)
• Appointed Trustee Suma to coordinate funding for the Blackstone commitment (3-0)
• Approved $6,094.45 for second quarter 2023 money manager fees (3-0)
• Approved $11,839.21 for Graystone Consulting second quarter fees (3-0)
• Approved $9,750.00 for Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company actuarial valuation (3-0)
• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission is holding a regular meeting to review investment presentations, approve minutes, and handle administrative items. They will hear from financial advisors about private credit and market performance, and consider a resignation and conference attendance. The board will also approve pension payments and various invoices.

• Presentation by Blackstone on Private Credit fund
• Morgan Stanley reports market values of $12,893,465.57 (July 5) and $13,219,426.44 (July 31)
• Approval of annuity withdrawal for Charles Schubert effective July 5, 2023
• Pension payments: $121,972.10 (June 23) and $127,222.10 (July 25)
• Invoices: Gabriel Roeder Smith $1,700, Graystone Consulting $15,268.96, money manager fees $7,556.40

The Commission amended its Investment Policy Statement to include Private Credit and moved 3.00% of large-cap equities into a money market fund to prepare for this exposure. The board also approved the 2022 Summary Annual Report and authorized members to attend the MAPERS 2023 Fall Conference.

• Amended Investment Policy Statement to add Private Credit (0.00% min, 2.00% target, 4.00% max) (4-0)
• Approved reducing large-cap equities by 3.00% to fund Private Credit exposure (4-0)
• Approved forwarding Blackstone contract to Thomas Michaud for legal review (4-0)
• Approved 2022 Summary Annual Report for posting to city website (4-0)
• Authorized members to attend MAPERS 2023 Fall Conference (4-0)
• Requested legal opinion on residency requirements for commission members (4-0)
• Approved letting Bernadette Helkowski keep her Kindle (3-1)
• Approved annuity withdrawal for Charles Schubert (4-0)

City Council

The Center Line City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on resolutions to change the city election cycle from odd to even years and to approve 9-day early voting at City Hall. The council will also consider leasing the Memorial Football Field to a youth football group, purchasing AEDs, and approving routine consent agenda items.

• Resolution 2023-008: change elections from November odd years to November even years starting 2026
• Resolution 2023-009: approve 9-day early voting with City Hall as location
• Lease of Memorial Football Field to Winners are Committed Prep Eagles (June 1-Oct 31, 2023)
• Purchase 8 AEDs from Bound Tree for $11,999.92
• Consent agenda: July vouchers, July 10 minutes, overnight stays for conference and workshop

The City Council approved changing the regular election cycle to November of even-numbered years starting in 2026. The council also established early voting protocols and approved a sports field lease and emergency equipment purchase.

• Approved Resolution 2023-08 to move elections to even-numbered years starting November 2026 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-009 for 9-day early voting at City Hall (4-0)
• Approved lease of Memorial Football Field to 'Winners are Committed Prep Eagles' from June 1 to October 31, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 8 Automated External Defibrillators from Bound Tree for $11,999.92 (4-0)
• Approved July 2023 vouchers (4-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved two requests for overnight stays (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Center Line Recreation Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from its May 3, 2023 meeting, and to hear comments from the city manager, recreation director, commission members, and citizens. The agenda is largely procedural with no major action items listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 3, 2023 regular meeting
• City manager's comments
• Recreation director's comments
• Citizen communication period

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 3, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made during the session.

• Adopted the agenda (All Ayes)
• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (All Ayes)

Election Commission

The Center Line Election Commission is meeting to adopt the agenda and consider Resolution 2023-10, which would combine precincts 3 and 4 for the November 7, 2023 local election. The combined precinct would have 3,317 registered voters and would be located at the Center Line Parks and Recreation Building. The meeting also includes audience communication and adjournment.

• Resolution 2023-10 to combine precincts 3 and 4
• Combined precinct total: 3,317 registered voters
• Election location: Center Line Parks and Recreation Building, 7345 Weingartz
• Public comment period (Audience Communication)

The Election Commission met to address precinct organization. The commission approved Resolution 2023-10 to combine precincts 3 and 4.

• Approved Resolution 2023-10 to combine precincts 3 & 4 (2-0)

Board of Review

The Board of Review processed three petitions regarding property tax assessments. The board approved a taxable value recap for one property, a veterans exemption for another, and a partial poverty exemption for a third.

• Recapped 2023 taxable value for 8190 Bernice due to clerical error (3-0)
• Approved Veterans Exemption for 8650 Central (3-0)
• Approved 50% reduction in taxable and assessed values for 8359 Warren Blvd. via poverty exemption (2-1)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission is holding a regular meeting to review the retirement system's financial status, including a market value update and annual report. They will also consider approving pension distributions and paying invoices for professional services. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Market value of retirement system as of July 5, 2023: $12,893,465.57
• Approval of annuity withdrawal for Charles Schubert effective July 5, 2023
• Pensions paid June 23, 2023: $121,972.10 (Pay Report 506)
• Invoice from Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Co. for $1,700.00 for annual report preparation
• Invoice from VanOverbeke, Michaud & Timmony, P.C. for $526.50 for legal services

The meeting was called to order at 3:28 p.m. and immediately adjourned because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The Center Line City Council will consider approving a local franchise agreement with Wide-Open West (WOW), which would authorize the City Manager/Clerk to sign on behalf of the city. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of June vouchers, meeting minutes, an overnight stay for a conference, and a ballot for Michigan Municipal League trustees. The meeting also includes appointments to boards and commissions and audience comment.

• Approval of Wide-Open West (WOW) Local Franchise Agreement
• Vouchers for June 2023
• Approval of June 5, 2023 Council minutes
• Overnight stay request for conference attendance
• Ballot for Michigan Municipal League Trustees

The City Council approved a local franchise agreement with Wide-Open West and authorized the City Manager/Clerk to sign the document. The council also approved appointments to the Beautification Commission and passed a consent agenda including June 2023 vouchers.

• Approved Wide-Open West (WOW) Local Franchise Agreement (5-0)
• Approved appointments of Donald Arledge and Sharon Arledge to the Beautification Commission (5-0)
• Approved June 2023 vouchers (5-0)
• Approved June 5, 2023 regular Council meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved request for overnight stay (5-0)
• Approved ballot for MML Trustees (5-0)

Recreation Commission

The Center Line Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes, receiving comments from the city manager, recreation director, and commission members, and hearing citizen communication. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 3, 2023 regular meeting
• City manager's comments
• Recreation director's comments
• Citizen communication period

The Commission met to adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from the May 3, 2023 meeting. No substantive policy or spending decisions were made during the session.

• Adopted the agenda (All Ayes)
• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (All Ayes)

Downtown Development Authority

The Center Line Downtown Development Authority will hold a regular and informational meeting to consider approving the 2023-2024 DDA budget, the monthly meeting schedule, and several BDIP (Business Development Incentive Program) payments for businesses on Van Dyke. The board will also receive the treasury report showing an ending fund balance of $216,085.76 as of May 31, 2023.

• Consideration to approve 2023-2024 DDA budget
• Consideration to approve BDIP application for Gather and Grounds at 25709 Van Dyke
• Consideration to approve BDIP payment for Gather and Grounds at 25709 Van Dyke
• Consideration of BDIP payment for LNR MGT, LLC at 24604 Van Dyke
• Consideration to approve payment of AEW for professional services

The Downtown Development Authority approved its budget and meeting schedule for 2023-2024. The board also authorized several Business District Incentive Program (BDIP) payments and a professional services payment.

• Approved 2023-2024 DDA Budget (All Ayes)
• Approved 2023-2024 DDA Monthly Meeting Schedule (All Ayes)
• Approved BDIP application for Gather and Grounds at 25709 Van Dyke (All Ayes)
• Approved BDIP payment not to exceed $5,000.00 to Gather and Grounds (All Ayes)
• Approved BDIP payment not to exceed $5,000.00 to L N R Management, LLC at 24604 Van Dyke (All Ayes)
• Approved payment to Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. not to exceed $4,903.83 (All Ayes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the site plan for Te Roma Bar at 24436 Van Dyke Avenue. Approval is contingent upon the owner providing proof of 16 additional parking spots.

• Approved site plan for Te Roma Bar at 24436 Van Dyke Avenue with contingency for 16 additional parking spots (All Ayes)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission is holding a regular meeting to review the annual actuarial valuation, discuss investment performance, and consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget. They will also approve minutes, a retirement, and several payments.

• Presentation of the 61st Annual Actuarial Valuation dated December 31, 2022
• Discussion on proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for the P&F Retirement System
• Retirement of Charles E. Schubert effective July 5, 2023
• Payment of pensions: $121,972.10 (Pay Report 503)
• Fiduciary liability insurance renewal with Nickel & Saph, Inc. for $5,995.00

The Commission accepted the recommended employer contribution rate for the 2024 fiscal year and approved a $500,000 liquidation of investments to trim equity exposure. The board also scheduled an experience study and a peer review actuarial audit. Discussions were held regarding the potential addition of private credit funds to the portfolio.

• Approved recommended employer contribution of $920,087.00 for fiscal 2024 (4-0)
• Approved experience study after 2023 actuarial valuation and peer review actuarial audit in 2024 (4-0)
• Approved liquidation of $500,000.00 from investments to trim equity exposure (4-0)
• Approved June 13, 2023 agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed JLL Income Property Trust 1st Quarter Review (4-0)
• Received and filed Vanguard Fiduciary Liability Insurance Binder (4-0)
• Received and filed monthly performance reviews for Western, Harding Loevner, and Clearbridge (4-0)

Beautification Commission

The Commission voted to increase the spending limit for each garden to $90.00. Christina Van Cleave was elected as the new Treasurer following the resignation of Greg Jones. Members also discussed garden sponsorships and the use of perennials to reduce future costs.

• Increased spending amount for each garden to $90.00 (All Ayes)
• Elected Christine Van Cleave as Treasurer (All Ayes)
• Approved agenda as presented (All Ayes)
• Approved May 3, 2023 minutes (All Ayes)

City Council

The Center Line City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY2024 operating budget and tax rates, plus an amendment extending the Downtown Development Authority plan and tax increment financing plan to 2053. Other actions include approving a $80,000 SEMCOG green infrastructure grant, a 5% engineering rate increase, a $564,545.13 pavement sealing contract, and making the public library fine-free.

• Budget Resolution adopting FY2024 City Operating Budget and Tax Rates
• Amendment to extend DDA plan and tax increment financing plan end date to 2053
• SEMCOG Green Infrastructure Grant agreement in the amount of $80,000
• 2023 Pavement Joint and Crack Sealing Program with Michigan Joint Sealing, not to exceed $564,545.13
• Center Line Public Library to become fine-free effective July 1, 2023

City Council approved the FY2024 City Operating Budget and associated tax rates. The council also extended the Downtown Development Authority plan to 2053 and approved several infrastructure and public safety contracts.

• Approved FY2024 City Operating Budget and Tax Rates (5-0)
• Extended Downtown Development Authority plan and tax increment financing plan to 2053 (5-0)
• Approved contract with Michigan Joint Sealing for 2023 Pavement Joint and Crack Sealing Program not to exceed $564,545.13 (5-0)
• Approved SEMCOG Green Infrastructure Grant agreement for $80,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved equipment change-over for 4 Public Safety vehicles not to exceed $76,492.89 and future change-over for 3 additional vehicles (5-0)
• Approved Center Line Public Library to become fine-free effective July 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved 5% increase in overall engineering services hourly rates with AEW (5-0)
• Approved CDBG Cooperative Agreement with Macomb County for FY 2024, 2025, and 2026 (5-0)

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, hear community comments, and review circulation reports for May 2023. The agenda also includes updates from the Friends of the Library and comments from the library department head and commissioners. No major policy decisions or financial contracts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 1, 2023 meeting
• Approval of Circulation Reports for May 2023
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Department Head's comments

The Commission approved the agenda and the March 2023 meeting minutes. Members reviewed April 2023 circulation reports and received updates on library staffing and upcoming programming. No new ordinances or budget items were voted on.

• Adopted meeting agenda (All ayes)
• Approved March 2023 meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Approved April 2023 circulation reports

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved site plans for the Dunn Family Co-op Apartments and two MMFL/MRTMA Provisioning Centers. Each approval included specific contingencies regarding lighting, landscaping, or security fencing. The commission also accepted the resignation of member Amanda Sancen.

• Approved site plan for Dunn Family Co-op Apartments at 8400 Engleman (All Ayes)
• Approved site plan for MMFL/MRTMA Provisioning Center at 24837 Sherwood (All Ayes)
• Approved site plan for MMFL/MRTMA Provisioning Center at 25000 Sherwood Avenue (All Ayes)
• Accepted resignation of Amanda Sancen (All Ayes)
• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (All Ayes)

Other Post Employment Benefits Advisory Committee

The City of Center Line's Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Committee is meeting to review investment performance reports, hear a market update from Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting, and approve first-quarter money manager and consulting fees totaling $17,213.29. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment, with no old or new business items listed.

• Approval of OPEB Regular Meeting Minutes from February 14, 2023
• Monthly performance reports for Harding Loevner emerging markets manager for January and March 2023
• Presentation by Tim Brice from Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting on markets and money manager performance
• Approval of first quarter 2023 money manager fees totaling $5,928.18
• Approval of Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting consulting fee of $11,285.11 (Invoice No. 10050523100)

The Committee approved the payment of money manager and consulting fees and received performance reports. Members voted to review a list of Private Credit managers and a potential amended Investment Policy Statement at the next meeting.

• Approved May 23, 2023 agenda (3-0)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed Harding Loevner performance reports for January 31 and March 31, 2023 (3-0)
• Requested list of Private Credit managers and amended Investment Policy Statement Guidelines and Objectives for next meeting (3-0)
• Approved $5,928.18 for first quarter 2023 money manager fees (3-0)
• Approved $11,285.11 for Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting first quarter 2023 fees (3-0)

Budget Meetings

The Center Line City Council is holding a budget workshop to review and discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget. The Finance Director will present a budget overview, followed by discussions on specific departments including District Court, Library, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, and General Government. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion session.

• Budget overview by Finance Director
• Budget discussion: District Court
• Budget discussion: Library
• Budget discussion: Parks & Recreation
• Budget discussion: Public Works and General Government

The City Council conducted a budget workshop featuring a budget summary presentation by Treasurer Joseph Sobota. The council discussed budgets for general government, District Court, Library, Parks & Recreation, and Public Works. No substantive budget votes or approvals were recorded.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:25 PM (5-0)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission is holding a regular meeting to review investment performance, approve minutes, and handle pension-related administrative items. The agenda includes a presentation from Morgan Stanley on market conditions and portfolio structure, as well as approval of pension payments and money manager fees. No retirements, annuity withdrawals, or new pension figures are scheduled for approval.

• Morgan Stanley presentation on market value of $12,623,569.47 as of April 11, 2023
• Approval of minutes from March 21 and April 18, 2023 meetings
• Pension payments: $123,707.24 (March) and $121,972.10 (April)
• Money manager fees totaling $7,697.96 for Jan-Mar 2023
• Consulting fees: $15,610.77 (Morgan Stanley) and $10,200.00 (Gabriel, Roeder, Smith)

The Commission approved several pension payouts and professional service invoices. Members discussed potentially adding private credit to the investment portfolio and requested a report on how this would affect the fund.

• Approved March 24, 2023 pension payments of $123,707.24 (5-0)
• Approved April 25, 2023 pension payments of $121,972.10 (5-0)
• Approved $7,697.96 for money manager fees (5-0)
• Approved $15,610.77 for Graystone Consulting first quarter fees (5-0)
• Approved $10,200.00 for Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company actuarial valuation (5-0)
• Approved registration for members to attend Spring MAPERS conference (5-0)
• Approved March 21 and April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed monthly performance statements for March and April 2023 (5-0)

Budget Meetings

The Center Line City Council is holding a budget workshop meeting to review and discuss the upcoming budget. The Finance Director will provide a budget overview, followed by discussion on the Building and Public Safety departments. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget overview by Finance Director
• Budget discussion: Building
• Budget discussion: Public Safety

The City Council conducted a budget workshop featuring a summary presentation by Treasurer Joseph Sobota. Members discussed the general government, building, and public safety budgets. No formal budget approvals or funding decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the agenda (4-0)
• Excused Councilperson Pockrandt

Downtown Development Authority

The board approved an amendment to extend the Downtown Development Authority Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan through 2053. Other actions included funding for a local festival and the purchase of social district signage. Several other board items were tabled.

• Approved extension of Downtown Development Authority Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan to 2053 (All Ayes)
• Approved $7,500.00 financial support for the Center Line Independence Festival (All Ayes)
• Approved purchase of 22 replacement Social District signs not to exceed $972.00 (All Ayes)
• Tabled remaining board items including BDIP applications and professional services invoice (All Ayes)

Recreation Commission

The Center Line Recreation Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the April 5, 2023 meeting, and to hear comments from the city manager, recreation director, commission members, and citizens. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of the April 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• City manager's comments
• Recreation director's comments
• Citizen communication period

The meeting was called to order, the agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved, and the City Manager and Recreation Director provided comments. No votes on policies, funding, or programs were taken; the meeting adjourned without public comment or action items.

• Approved the agenda (no vote recorded)
• Approved the minutes of the April 5, 2023 meeting (no vote recorded)

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes, welcoming new members and guests, and hearing comments from the mayor, city manager, and commissioners. The meeting will also include a question-and-answer session with city officials and a discussion about new membership.

• Approval of minutes from April 5, 2023 meeting
• Comments from Mayor Robert Binson
• Comments from City Manager Dennis Champine
• Question and answer with City Officials
• New membership discussion

The Commission approved $60 for individual gardens and received updates on a $70,000 City Council-authorized commemorative garden fund, the ReLeaf tree-planting program, and DDA parking lot improvements. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural with agenda and minutes approvals.

• Approved $60 for individual gardens (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 5, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Center Line City Council will consider 10 action items, including purchasing Fire-Dex turnout gear, selling a Humvee, adopting a short-term rental ordinance, and approving several solid waste and recycling contracts. The agenda also includes consent items such as April vouchers, meeting minutes, and fee increases for pavilion and building rentals.

• Purchase Fire-Dex turnout gear from West Shore Fire (waive bid)
• Sell Humvee to highest bidder for $1,500 to Kevin Aho (waive 3-bid)
• Approve Short-Term Rental Ordinance (waive reading)
• Contracts with AJP Commercial Shredding ($26,044), Unlimited Recycling ($94,009), GFL Environmental ($90,043)
• School Resource Officer Agreement with Center Line Public Schools (50% of costs after grant)

City Council approved several service contracts for solid waste and recycling, as well as funding for public safety equipment and construction. A proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance was tabled.

• Approved purchase of Fire-Dex turnout gear from West Shore Fire (5-0)
• Approved sale of Public Safety Humvee to Kevin Aho for $1,500.00 (5-0)
• Tabled Short-Term Rental Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved AJP Commercial Shredding contract not to exceed $26,044.00 (5-0)
• Approved Unlimited Recycling contract not to exceed $113,202.00 (5-0)
• Approved GFL Environmental Services USA contract amendment not to exceed $67,471.00 (5-0)
• Approved School Resource Officer Agreement with Center Line Public Schools (5-0)
• Approved $106,430.00 contract with Huntington Construction for MIDC Interview Rooms (5-0)

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve the April 2023 circulation reports, adopt the agenda, and approve minutes from the April 3 meeting. The agenda also includes updates from the Friends of the Library and comments from the library department head and commissioners. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of circulation reports for April 2023
• Approval of minutes from April 3, 2023 meeting
• Friends of the Library update
• Community involvement and comments period

Planning Commission

The Center Line Planning Commission will consider approving a site plan for an online sales operation at 25922 and 26120 Van Dyke Avenue, with conditions recommended by the City Manager. The meeting also includes routine items like agenda adoption, minutes approval, and audience comments.

• Site plan approval for online sales at 25922 and 26120 Van Dyke Avenue, with conditions
• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2023
• Public comment period

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for On-line Sales at 25922 and 26120 Van Dyke Avenue. The approval is contingent upon the vacation of an alley way.

• Approved site plan for On-line Sales at 25922 and 26120 Van Dyke Avenue, contingent on alley way vacation (All Ayes)
• Approved October 27, 2022 meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Approved meeting agenda (All Ayes)

City Council

The Center Line City Council is holding a public meeting on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan program and considering a resolution to adopt a Final Project Planning Document for wastewater system improvements. The requested action would approve improvements to the Stephens Road Pump Station and a sewer separation project, and authorize the City Manager as the designated representative for the project.

• Public meeting on Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program (CWSRF)
• Resolution adopting Final Project Planning Document for Wastewater System Improvements
• Improvements to Stephens Road Pump Station
• Construction of a sewer separation project
• Authorization of City Manager as designated authorized representative

The City Council approved a Final Project Planning Document for wastewater system improvements. This action authorizes improvements to the Stephens Road Pump Station and the construction of a sewer separation project.

• Approved Final Project Planning Document for Wastewater system Improvements (4-0)
• Authorized improvements to Stephens Road Pump Station and sewer separation project (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager as representative for project activities (4-0)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The meeting was called to order at 3:17 p.m. and adjourned at 3:18 p.m. because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

Recreation Commission

The Center Line Recreation Commission met on April 5, 2023, to conduct standard procedural business. The agenda included approving the minutes from the March 1, 2023 meeting and receiving comments from the City Manager, Recreation Director, and citizens. No specific decisions, contracts, or policy changes were listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the March 1, 2023 meeting
• City Manager’s comments
• Recreation Director’s comments
• Citizen Communication

The Commission adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the March 1, 2023 meeting. No substantive policy or spending decisions were made during the session.

• Adopted the agenda (All Ayes)
• Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (All Ayes)

Beautification Commission

The Center Line Beautification Commission is meeting to approve minutes and invoices, discuss membership and garden assignments, and consider changing its meeting location. The commission is proposing a team approach to garden maintenance due to limited membership and seeking new members, a volunteer grant writer, and sponsorships.

• Proposal to work as a team on gardens instead of individual assignments
• Greg Jones and Dennis Zelazny taking ownership of the Gazebo with improvement plans
• Goal to increase membership to at least 20 members
• New non-paid position: Grant Seeker/Writer
• Discussion of advertising via city hall sign, Facebook, and Warren Weekly

The Commission elected Dennis Zelazny as President and Greg Jones as Treasurer. The board approved a $20.00 membership fee for Beautification of Southeastern Michigan and assigned specific garden maintenance areas to members.

• Approved agenda as presented (All-0)
• Approved November 2022 minutes (All-0)
• Elected Dennis Zelazny as President and Greg Jones as Treasurer (All-0)
• Approved $20.00 membership due for Beautification of Southeastern Michigan (All-0)
• Assigned Public Safety garden (behind City Hall) to Janice Pockrandt
• Assigned Lawrence Blvd garden to Kimberley Orloski
• Assigned Van Dyke Clock garden to Valerie Maczko
• Assigned The Gazebo garden to Dennis Zelazny and Greg Jones

Election Commission

The Center Line Election Commission is meeting to adopt its agenda, approve minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting, and pass three resolutions related to the May 2, 2023 election. These resolutions appoint duties, election inspectors, and establish a receiving board. The meeting also includes audience communication and adjournment.

• Resolution 2023-005: Appointing Duties
• Resolution 2023-006: Appointment of Election Inspectors for May 2, 2023 Election
• Resolution 2023-007: Appointing and Establishing a Receiving Board
• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2022 Election Commission meeting

The Election Commission approved three resolutions regarding duties and appointments for the May 2, 2023 election. The commission also approved the agenda and the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting.

• Adopted agenda (2-0)
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-005 Appointing Duties (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-006 Appointment of Election Inspectors for May 2, 2023 Election (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-007 Appointing and Establishing a Receiving Board (2-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a HUD grant for community project funding and adopted a revised water and sewer fee structure. Other actions included approving a public safety equipment purchase and amending marijuana facility security requirements. The Council denied a request to collect 100% of Macomb Community College property taxes in the summer.

• Approved $919,930 HUD grant agreement for community project funding (4-0)
• Adopted revised water and sewer fee schedule effective July 1, 2023 (4-0)
• Amended Ordinance Chapter 18 requiring armed state certified security at marijuana facilities (4-0)
• Approved $20,000 purchase of Eagle’s Perch Agile Shield Post (4-0)
• Approved $26,343.80 for AEW engineering services for 10-mile road water main replacements (4-0)
• Approved IGSA with USAG-DTA for solid waste and recycling services of no less than $196,922 (4-0)
• Denied request to collect 100% of 2023 Macomb Community College property taxes in summer (4-0)
• Approved request to collect 50% of 2023 Macomb Intermediate School District taxes in summer and 50% in winter (4-0)

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the previous meeting's minutes, reviewing circulation reports for February and March 2023, and receiving updates from the Friends of the Library and the Library Department Head. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from February 6, 2023 meeting
• Approval of Circulation Reports for February & March 2023
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Department Head's comments

The Commission approved the agenda and the January 2023 meeting minutes. Members reviewed January 2023 circulation reports and received updates on Friends of the Library activities and upcoming library programming.

• Adopted meeting agenda (All ayes)
• Approved January 2023 meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Approved January 2023 circulation reports

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider a resolution to adopt new rollover rules from the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, and will receive information on Michigan's pension tax phase-out under Public Act 4 of 2023. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a memorial for a deceased beneficiary, and a report on February pension payments.

• Resolution to adopt SECURE 2.0 Act rollover rules and new Section 402(f) notice
• Memorandum on Michigan Pension Tax Changes (Public Act 4 of 2023) phasing out pension tax by 2026
• February 24, 2023 pensions paid: $125,819.94 (Pay Report 493)
• Review of monthly fund performances (Western, Harding Loevner, Clearbridge) as of Feb 28, 2023
• In remembrance: Cheryl Warner, survivor beneficiary of Gerald Warner, passed March 9, 2023

The Commission adopted a resolution to implement new rollover rules and notices required by the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. The board also approved pension payments for February 2023 and reviewed investment performance reports.

• Adopted resolution for SECURE 2.0 Act rollover rules and Section 402 (f) notices (4-0)
• Approved $125,819.94 in pension payments for February 23, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed monthly performance reports for Western, Harding Loevner, and Clearbridge (4-0)
• Received and filed memorandum regarding Michigan Public Act 4 of 2023 pension tax changes (4-0)
• Tabled performance report of Jones, Lang and Lasalle Income Property Trust (4-0)

Board of Review

The Center Line Board of Review is organizing to review the city's assessment rolls and hear property assessment appeals. The organizational meeting on March 7 will not hear appeals; appeals are by appointment on March 13 and 15, or by letter. The agenda includes tentative ratio factors for commercial, industrial, residential, and personal property.

• Organizational meeting March 7, 2023, 5:00 pm, no appeals heard
• Appeal appointments March 13, 9:00 am–5:00 pm and March 15, 3:00–9:00 pm
• Appointments and letter appeals due by 4:00 pm, March 15, 2023
• Tentative ratio factor 50.00 and 1.00 for all property classes
• Meetings at 7070 E. 10 Mile Rd, Center Line, MI

The Board of Review processed multiple property tax appeals, granting several small business exemptions and veterans exemptions. Most requests for residential market value reductions were denied, though one residential assessment was reduced. The board also corrected a clerical error regarding building heat and added value to a cell tower.

• Denied value reduction for 8050 Busch (3-0)
• Approved small business personal property exemptions for Francos Pizza Inc, House of Dank, Royal Roofing Company Inc, Waynes Waffle House, and Xerox Financial Services (3-0)
• Approved late filing for Rent a Center East Inc (3-0)
• Approved clerical correction for 24280 Sherwood Ave, reducing value from $108,500 to $97,300 (3-0)
• Approved adding value to AT&T Mobility LLC tower at 8033 10 Mile Road (3-0)
• Approved 11 veterans exemptions for various properties (3-0)
• Denied value reductions for 25164 Comfort, 8219 Standard, 8362 Busch, 8330 Sunburst, and 6497 Ten Mile Rd (3-0)
• Reduced market value for 8683 Superior from $179,800 to $160,000 (3-0)

City Council

The Center Line City Council will consider a range of financial and operational items, including a $60,000 legal settlement, a $383,735.65 contract for Memorial Park football field improvements, and several bid waivers for purchases and services. The council will also vote on rate increases for softball leagues and election workers, and amendments to property maintenance and parking codes. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine items such as vouchers and event approvals.

• Approval of financial settlement for case #39016.45 up to $60,000
• Award contract to James P. Contracting, Inc. for Memorial Park Football Field Entrance and Parking Lot Improvements up to $383,735.65
• Waive bid and approve Sinclair Recreation LLC for Memorial Park Playscape installation
• Waive bid and approve purchase of 700 5/8" and ten 2" water meters from Ferguson Works up to $217,456.50
• Approve rate increase for adult softball leagues to $450.00 effective April 1, 2023

City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including water meter purchases and park improvements. The board also updated the Property Maintenance Code regarding evictions and adjusted rates for election workers and softball leagues.

• Approved contract for Memorial Park Football Field Entrance and Parking Lot Improvements to James P. Contracting not to exceed $383,735.65 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of water meters from Ferguson Works not to exceed $217,456.50 (5-0)
• Approved financial settlement for case # 39016.45 not to exceed $60,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved installation of Memorial Park Playscape by Sinclair Recreation LLC for $29,175.00 (5-0)
• Approved cleaning of pump station wet well by Doetsch Environmental Services not to exceed $34,300.00 (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Property Maintenance Code regarding eviction personal item disposal and penalties (5-0)
• Approved rate increase for adult softball leagues to $450.00 effective April 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved rate increases for election workers for May 2023 and beyond (5-0)

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the previous meeting's minutes, reviewing February 2023 circulation reports, and receiving updates from the Friends of the Library and the Library Department Head. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from February 6, 2023 meeting
• Approval of Circulation Reports for February 2023
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Department Head's comments

Recreation Commission

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Center Line Recreation Commission. The agenda includes approval of the prior meeting's minutes, comments from the city manager, recreation director, and commission members, and a period for citizen communication. No substantive decisions, proposals, or financial items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the February 1, 2023 regular meeting
• City manager's comments
• Recreation director's comments
• Citizen communication period

The Commission adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the February 1, 2023 meeting. The Recreation Director reported on a $20,000 donation for playground equipment and a grant for a splash pad and other amenities.

• Adopted the agenda (All Ayes)
• Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes (All Ayes)

City Council

This is a workshop meeting, not televised, where the City Council will discuss cash flow and utility billing. No formal votes are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of cash flow
• Discussion of utility billing

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission is holding a regular meeting to review investment performance, approve pension payments and consulting fees, and discuss a memorial for a deceased former lieutenant. The agenda includes a presentation from Morgan Stanley on market activity and fund performance, as well as approval of routine financial items.

• Presentation by Timothy Brice of Morgan Stanley on market outlook and portfolio value of $12,911,520.27 as of February 13, 2023
• Approval of pension payments for January 25, 2023 totaling $126,716.67
• Approval of Morgan Stanley consulting fees for Q4 2022 of $15,144.10
• Approval of money manager fees for Q4 2022 totaling $7,426.27
• Approval of legal services invoice from VanOverbeke, Michaud & Timmony for $1,560.00

The Commission approved payments for January pensions, consulting fees, and legal services. The board also authorized members to attend a MAPERS seminar and reviewed a portfolio market value of $12,911,520.27.

• Approved January 25, 2023 pension payments of $126,716.67 (4-0)
• Approved Morgan Stanley consulting fees of $15,144.10 (4-0)
• Approved money manager fees totaling $7,426.27 (4-0)
• Approved VanOverbeke, Michaud & Timmony legal invoice for $1,560.00 (4-0)
• Approved board member attendance at MAPERS One Day Seminar (4-0)
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes with modification (3-0)
• Received and filed monthly performance statements for Western, Harding Loevner, and Clearbridge (4-0)
• Received and filed Jones, Lang and Lasalle Income Property Trust 2022 review (4-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Center Line Downtown Development Authority will hold a regular and informational meeting to consider several facade improvement grants, a road diet along Van Dyke Avenue, and other business. The board will also discuss a possible property purchase and approve various payments.

• Facade grant payment to Gruenburg Law, 25501 Van Dyke
• Facade grants for Rising Stars Academy, 25709 Van Dyke (windows, sign)
• Facade grants for Easy Stay Homes, 24829 Van Dyke (windows/doors, painting, security cameras)
• Consideration of road diet along Van Dyke Avenue from Engleman to Stephens
• Consideration of BDIP payment for Easy Stay Homes and application for 24604 Van Dyke

The Board approved several facade improvement grants for local businesses and a traffic study for a proposed road diet on Van Dyke Avenue. It also authorized payments for business development incentives and social district licensing reimbursements.

• Approved $2,765 awning grant for Gruenburg Law (All Ayes)
• Approved window grant up to $8,803.56 and sign grant up to $4,933.65 for Rising Stars Academy (All Ayes)
• Approved window/door grant up to $6,992.50 and exterior improvement grant up to $2,200 for Easy Stay Homes (All Ayes)
• Denied security camera grant for Easy Stay Homes (All Ayes)
• Approved $8,240 AEW traffic study for Van Dyke Avenue road diet; tabled project funding (All Ayes)
• Approved $320 each reimbursement for Sandbaggers Sports Bar and TeRoma Inc. liquor licenses (All Ayes)
• Approved BDIP applications for Easy Stay Homes (up to $5,000) and LNR MGT, LLC (All Ayes)
• Authorized up to $6,488.84 for 200 seasonal DDA banners (All Ayes)

Other Post Employment Benefits Advisory Committee

The City of Center Line's Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Committee is meeting to review investment performance reports, hear a presentation from Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting, and approve payment of fourth-quarter 2022 fees totaling $16,527.56. The agenda is largely routine, with no old or new business items.

• Approval of Graystone Consulting fees for Q4 2022: $10,840.27
• Approval of Q4 2022 money manager fees: $5,687.29 total
• Review of Harding Loevner emerging markets performance report for December 31, 2022
• Presentation by Tim Brice on market outlook and Q4 money manager performance
• Public comment period

The Committee approved the November 29, 2022 meeting minutes and received performance reports for Harding Loevner and Morgan Stanley. The board approved payments for consulting and money manager fees for the fourth quarter of 2022.

• Approved February 14, 2023 agenda (3-0)
• Approved November 29, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed Harding Loevner December 31, 2022 performance report (3-0)
• Received and filed Morgan Stanley Global Investment Committee Market Update (3-0)
• Approved $10,840.27 payment for Graystone Consulting 4th Quarter 2022 invoice (3-0)
• Approved $5,687.29 payment for 4th Quarter 2022 money manager fees (3-0)

City Council

The Center Line City Council will vote on several contracts and allocations, including awarding the Standard Street Water Main project to Superior Excavating for up to $543,160, approving the 2023 CDBG fund allocation and applying for an additional $150,000 from Macomb County's Bricks & Mortar program, and increasing engineering services spending by $10,000. They will also consider a resolution adopting guidelines for poverty exemptions from property tax, a 20% employee healthcare contribution, and a request to waive $8,332 in permit fees for RKSK Stephens, LLC.

• Award Standard Street Water Main project to Superior Excavating, Inc. not to exceed $543,160
• Approve 2023 CDBG allocation and apply for $150,000 from Macomb County Bricks & Mortar program
• Increase engineering services spending by $10,000 for MI EGLE compliance
• Authorize Sinclair Recreation to install playscapes at Lions Park and Rotary Park for $44,685
• Adopt Resolution 2023-004 requiring 20% employee healthcare contribution

City Council awarded the Standard St. Water Main project to Superior Excavating, Inc. and authorized the installation of playscapes at Lions and Rotary Parks. The council also approved 2023 CDBG fund allocations and adopted property tax poverty exemption guidelines.

• Awarded Standard St. Water Main project to Superior Excavating, Inc. for not to exceed $543,160.00 (5-0)
• Authorized Sinclair Recreation to install playscapes at Lions Park and Rotary Park for $44,685.00 (5-0)
• Approved 2023 CDBG funding: Care House $1,650, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers $1,750, MCREST $500, Turning Point $500 (5-0)
• Adopted 2023 guidelines for poverty exemptions from property tax (5-0)
• Authorized $10,000 for continued engineering services for project 0170-002-4 (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 health, dental, optical, and life insurance coverage (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-004 requiring 20% employee healthcare contribution starting March 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Denied request to waive $8,332.00 in FY 2022 MMFL and MRTMA permit fees for RKSK Stephens, LLC (4-0)

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of routine procedural items: adopting the agenda, approving the January 9 meeting minutes, and approving circulation reports for January 2023. The commission will also hear updates from the Friends of the Library and comments from the library department head and commission members.

• Approval of minutes from January 9 meeting
• Approval of Circulation Reports for January 2023
• Friends of the Library update
• Community involvement and comments period

The Commission approved the agenda, the January 2023 meeting minutes, and the January 2023 circulation reports. The meeting included updates on Friends of the Library activities and upcoming programming.

• Adopted agenda (All ayes)
• Approved January 2023 meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Approved January 2023 circulation reports (All ayes)

Recreation Commission

The Center Line Recreation Commission is meeting for a routine session. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, comments from the city manager, recreation director, and commission members, and a period for citizen communication. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2022 regular meeting
• City Manager's comments
• Recreation Director's comments
• Citizen Communication period

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 7, 2022. The Recreation Director reported a $20,000 donation from the Lion's Club and discussed changes to the meeting schedule. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted the agenda (All Ayes)
• Approved December 7, 2022 meeting minutes (All Ayes)

Joint City/School Board Meetings

The Center Line City Council and School Board are meeting jointly to discuss a bond progress update and vote on two school ballot proposals for the May 2, 2023 election: a $17 million capital improvement bond and an operating millage renewal/restoration. The meeting also includes routine agenda items like minutes approval and reports from the superintendent and mayor.

• Resolution approving $17,000,000 School Improvement Bond Proposition for May 2, 2023 ballot
• Resolution to submit Operating Millage Renewal and Restoration Proposal for May 2, 2023 ballot
• Bond progress update by Michael Malone and Brian Hinz, Partners in Architecture
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2023

The Board of Education approved a $17 million capital improvement bond proposition and an operating millage renewal and restoration proposal. Both items will be submitted to the Macomb County Clerk for the May 2, 2023, election.

• Approved $17 million School Improvement Bond Proposition for May 2 election (7-0)
• Approved Renewal and Restoration Operating Millage Proposal for May 2 election (7-0)
• Approved January 9, 2023, Board of Education meeting minutes (7-0)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Commission approved $126,716.67 in pension payments and a $24,450.63 reimbursement to the City for administrator wages. Members also re-elected their officers and approved the 2023 meeting schedule. A Morgan Stanley representative reported the portfolio market value was $12,424,226.21 as of January 9, 2023.

• Retained Richard Stys as Chairperson (4-0)
• Retained Jorge Bermudez as Vice-chairperson (4-0)
• Retained Gregory Suma as Secretary (4-0)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted new 2023 meeting dates (4-0)
• Approved $126,716.67 for December 23, 2022 pensions (4-0)
• Approved $24,450.63 reimbursement to City for administrator wages (4-0)

City Council

The Center Line City Council will consider several action items, including extending a right-of-way permit for 123.Net, approving an MDOT contract for the Iron Belle Trail, passing a resolution urging Oakland County to stop sewage discharge into the Red Run Drain, approving a collective bargaining agreement with the Command Officers Association of Michigan, and authorizing a pump rebuild. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items for December vouchers and meeting minutes.

• Extend 123.Net METRO Act Right of Way permit
• Approve MDOT contract 22-5493 for Iron Belle Trail development
• Resolution 2023-001 urging Oakland County to discontinue sewage discharge into Red Run Drain
• Approve COAM collective bargaining agreement (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2026)
• Waive 3-bid requirement and hire Kennedy Industries for Pump #3 rebuild, not to exceed $33,620

City Council approved a resolution urging Oakland County to stop discharging sewage waste into Red Run Drain. The council also authorized a pump rebuild for a sanitary lift station and approved a contract for the Iron Belle Trail. A collective bargaining agreement with the Command Officers Association of Michigan was also approved.

• Approved Resolution 2023-001 urging Oakland County to discontinue sewage waste discharge into Red Run Drain (5-0)
• Approved $33,620 contract with Kennedy Industries to rebuild Pump #3 at the sanitary lift station (5-0)
• Approved MDOT contract 22-5493 for Iron Belle Trail development (5-0)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with COAM for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved extension of 123.Net METRO Act Right of Way permit application (5-0)
• Appointed William Savage to the DDA Board (5-0)
• Temporarily exempted payment plan enforcement for 8326 Menge until February meeting (5-0)
• Approved December 2022 vouchers and December 5, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes from November 2022, review circulation reports for November and December 2022, and receive updates from the Friends of the Library and the Suburban Library Cooperative. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial contracts listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2022 meeting (no quorum at December 2022 meeting)
• Approval of Circulation Reports for November & December 2022
• Friends of the Library update
• Suburban Library Cooperative (SLC) update

The Center Line Public Library Commission approved the meeting agenda, the November 2022 minutes, and circulation reports for November and December 2022. The commission received updates on Friends of the Library fundraising and new library programming for 2023.

• Approved meeting agenda (All ayes)
• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Approved November and December 2022 circulation reports (All ayes)