Center Line public meetings in 2024

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the latest developments with Western Asset Management and consider an action item on the status of the firm, including potentially hiring a new money manager. The board will also hear a presentation from Tim Brice of Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting. Public comment will be taken.

• Presentation by Tim Brice from Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting on Western Asset Management developments
• Action item on the status of Western Asset Management
• Potential hiring of a new money manager
• Approval of the December 20, 2024 agenda
• Public comment period

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission voted 5-0 to terminate Western Asset Management and hire Allspring Global as its new money manager, following a recommendation from Morgan Stanley advisor Tim Brice due to liquidity concerns with Western. The decision was made at a special meeting held via Zoom on December 20, 2024.

• Approved December 20, 2024 special meeting agenda (5-0)
• Terminated Western Asset Management and hired Allspring Global as money manager (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:17 p.m. (5-0)

Other Post Employment Benefits Advisory Committee

The Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Committee is meeting to receive an update from Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting. The committee will consider action regarding the status of Western Asset Management and the potential hiring of a new money manager.

• Update on Western Asset Management from Tim Brice of Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting
• Potential hiring of a new money manager

The Center Line OPEB committee voted unanimously to terminate Western Asset Management as its money manager and hire Allspring, with fees of 27 basis points. The decision followed a discussion of SEC charges against Western Asset Management. The meeting was held via Zoom and included only this substantive action.

• Approved agenda for December 19, 2024 special meeting (3-0)
• Terminated Western Asset Management as money manager (3-0)
• Hired Allspring as new money manager with fees of 27 basis points (3-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review requests to rescind previous funding for LNR MGT, LLC and Easy Stay Homes, LLC. The board is also considering a new facade improvement grant for Easy Stay Home, LLC. Financial reports include a pending road diet expense of $117,106.37.

• Façade/Exterior Improvement Grant for Easy Stay Home, LLC (24829 Van Dyke Ave) not to exceed $10,000.00
• Rescind BDIP funding for LNR MGT, LLC in the amount of $5,000.00
• Repeal payment for LNR MGT, LLC in the amount of $5,000.00
• Rescind Façade/Exterior Grant for Easy Stay Homes, LLC (24829 Van Dyke Ave) in the amount of $6,992.50
• Road Diet pending expense of $117,106.37

The DDA rescinded two previously approved BDIP grants totaling $10,000 to LNR MGT, LLC for failing to meet program guidelines, and rescinded a $6,992.50 facade grant to Easy Stay Homes, LLC for defaulting on the agreement. The board then approved a new facade grant of up to $10,000 to Easy Stay Homes for siding replacement at 24829 Van Dyke Ave. All motions passed unanimously.

• Rescinded $5,000 BDIP funding to LNR MGT, LLC (unanimous)
• Repealed $5,000 BDIP payment to LNR MGT, LLC (unanimous)
• Rescinded $6,992.50 facade grant to Easy Stay Homes, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 facade grant to Easy Stay Homes, LLC (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Mike J. Shaba of Shaba Holdings LLC for zero parking lot trees and permission to count five on-street parking spaces on Coolidge Ave. toward the parking requirement at 24809 Van Dyke Ave.

• Public hearing and consideration of Case ZBA-2-24: variance for zero parking lot trees and inclusion of five on-street parking spaces on Coolidge Ave.
• Applicant: Mike J. Shaba of Shaba Holdings LLC for property at 24809 Van Dyke Ave.
• Meeting includes approval of June 13, 2024 minutes and citizen communication.

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Police and Fire Retirement Commission is meeting to review portfolio market values and pension payments. The board will receive a presentation from Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting and discuss proposed meeting dates for 2025.

• Portfolio market value as of December 2, 2024: $14,340,389.31
• November 25, 2024 pension payments: $127,233.98
• Proposed 2025 Retirement Commission meeting dates

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission met on December 10, 2024, and approved the agenda, prior minutes, the proposed 2025 meeting dates, and the November 25, 2024 pension payment of $127,233.98. The board also received a market update from Morgan Stanley, including a portfolio value of $14,340,389.31 and a discussion of Western Asset Management's SEC issues. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 10, 2024 agenda (3-0)
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved proposed 2025 meeting dates (4-0)
• Approved November 25, 2024 pension payment of $127,233.98 (4-0)

Board of Review

The City of Center Line's Correctional Board of Review will meet on December 10, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Lobby Conference Room. The board will review and act on matters including correction of qualified and clerical errors, poverty exemptions, qualified agricultural exemptions, and taxable value uncapping. This is a routine meeting for property tax adjustments.

• Correction of qualified and clerical errors
• Consideration of poverty exemptions
• Qualified agricultural exemptions
• Taxable value uncapping
• Other various clerical errors

The Center Line Board of Review approved all five petitions, including three poverty exemptions, one taxable value recapping, and one property correction. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved 50% poverty exemption for Keith Brown at 7562 Henry (3-0)
• Approved 50% poverty exemption for Lutfur Rahman at 7516 Superior (3-0)
• Approved 100% poverty exemption for Kawsar Dewan at 8628 Menge (3-0)
• Approved recapping 2024 taxable value for Tina Farquhar at 8670 Warren Blvd (3-0)
• Approved removal of $2,200 from assessed value for Jennifer Nowicki at 8033 Busch (3-0)

Recreation Commission

The Center Line Recreation Commission is meeting to approve its agenda and the minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting. The session includes comments from the Recreation Director and the Commission, as well as citizen communication. No substantive decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2024 regular meeting

City Council

The Center Line City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 2, 2024. Action items include deciding on a request from Macomb Intermediate School District to collect 100% of property taxes in summer 2025 and approving a renewal of the Michigan Municipal League Liability & Property Pool insurance for 2025, not to exceed $183,469. The consent agenda includes approval of November vouchers, meeting minutes, and an overnight stay for the city manager at a conference.

• Consideration of request to collect 2025 Macomb Intermediate School District property taxes – 100% Summer
• Approval of renewal of Michigan Municipal League Liability & Property Pool insurance for 2025 not to exceed $183,469
• Approval of vouchers for November 2024
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024 regular council meeting
• Approval of overnight stay for city manager at 2025 Winter MME Conference

Center Line Library Commission

The Library Commission will meet to approve the November 2024 circulation reports. The agenda also includes updates from the Friends of the Library and the Library Department Head.

• Approval of November 2024 Circulation Reports
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Department Head comments

Other Post Employment Benefits Advisory Committee

The OPEB Trust Committee will receive money manager performance reports and a presentation from Morgan Stanley Graystone on the portfolio, valued at approximately $11,227,611.67 as of November 18, 2024. The committee will also consider proposed meeting dates for 2025 and vote on approving vendor fees totaling $28,684.76, including money manager fees, a Graystone consulting fee, and a GASB report fee.

• Portfolio market value reported at $11,227,611.67 as of November 18, 2024
• Proposed OPEB Trust Committee meeting dates for 2025
• Approval of money manager fees totaling $7,080.46 for July–September 2024
• Approval of Graystone Consulting fee of $14,354.30 for Q3 2024
• Approval of Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company invoice of $7,250.00 for GASB 74/75 reports

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The board will receive a presentation from Morgan Stanley on market conditions and third-quarter money manager performance, showing a portfolio market value of $14,042,827.16 as of November 4, 2024. They will also approve vouchers including pension payments and fees, and consider posting a notice for commission nominations for a term starting January 2025.

• Presentation by Tim Brice from Morgan Stanley on markets and Q3 2024 money manager performance
• Portfolio market value as of Nov 4, 2024: $14,042,827.16
• Approval of vouchers: September pensions $127,233.98, October pensions $127,233.98, GASB reports $7,100, MAPERS dues $200, Q3 money manager fees $8,545.52, Graystone consulting fees $18,035.17
• New Business: Posting notice for nominations to the Police and Fire Retirement Commission (term January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028)
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from September 12, 2024

City Council

The City Council will determine which insurance plan to provide for current retirees for 2025. The body is also considering resolutions regarding unfunded mandates and state house bills.

• Selection of 2025 Medicare Advantage Plan for retirees
• Resolution 2024-009 opposing State and Federal Unfunded Mandates
• Resolution 2024-010 supporting State of Michigan House Bills 5917 and 5918
• Budget Amendment FY 25 No.1
• Approval of a Public Safety Department boot drive

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from September, review circulation reports for September and October, and receive updates from the Friends of the Library and department heads. The October 7 meeting lacked a quorum, so no minutes from that date are considered.

• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2024 (October 7 lacked quorum)
• Approval of Circulation Reports for September and October 2024
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Department Head's comments
• Community involvement and public comments

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Police and Fire Retirement Commission will meet to approve minutes and process vouchers. The board is reviewing pension payments and an invoice for actuarial reports.

• September 25, 2024 pensions paid (Pay Report 560): $127,233.98
• Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company Invoice #488753 for June 30, 2024 GASB 67 & 68 Reports: $7,100.00

City Council

The City Council will review several service contracts, including IT support and engineering fees. The body is also considering a new stop sign installation and an ordinance amendment regarding dumpsters and bulk containers.

• Contract extension with Clinton River Watershed Council for $1,450.00
• Proposed 5% increase in engineering service fees with AEW for USAG-DTA
• Installation of a stop sign at the corner of Lillian and Arsenal
• Ordinance amendment regarding eviction, foreclosure, and construction dumpsters
• Approval of two adult-use marihuana establishment permits for Jars Venture 18, LLC

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to perform a public accuracy test and approve the appointment of election inspectors for the November 5, 2024 General Election.

• Public accuracy test
• Resolution 2024-007: Appointment of Election Inspectors for November 5, 2024 General Election

Recreation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting and hear comments from the Recreation Director and commission members.

Downtown Development Authority

The Center Line Downtown Development Authority will consider approving reimbursement of 2024 Social District state license fees for Sandbaggers Sports Bar and Teroma's ($320 each) and decide whether to renew BossyChick LLC as marketing coordinator for one year or provide the service in-house. The treasury report shows an ending fund balance of $203,136.04, with a pending Road Diet expense of $140,420.07. New business includes discussion of the DDA Master Plan with property owners and realtors at a future Realtors Breakfast.

• Reimbursement of Social District license fees for Sandbaggers Sports Bar and Teroma's ($320 each)
• Consideration to renew BossyChick LLC as Marketing and Social Media Coordinator or move to in-house service
• Treasury report: ending fund balance $203,136.04, pending Road Diet expense $140,420.07
• Discussion of DDA Master Plan at Realtors Breakfast with property owners and realtors
• Introduction of new board member Gary Teal

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission holds a regular meeting with presentations on market conditions and a fixed income manager. The board also approves pension payments totaling $127,233.98. No new business or retirements are discussed.

• Presentation by Timothy Brice of Graystone Consulting on portfolio asset allocation and market value of $13,936,732.27 as of September 3, 2024
• Discussion of Western Core Plus Fixed Income manager with a value of $1,320,079.97
• Letter from JLL Income Property Trust regarding second quarter 2024 results
• Vouchers: August 23, 2024 pensions paid totaling $127,233.98

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission voted 3-0 to direct Morgan Stanley's Timothy Brice to study the impact of adding precious metals to the portfolio, including risks and efficiency. The board also approved the agenda, minutes, a JLL report, and pension payments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for September 12, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Directed Morgan Stanley to study adding precious metals to portfolio (3-0)
• Received and filed JLL Income Property Trust Q2 2024 report (3-0)
• Approved pension payments of $127,233.98 for August 23, 2024 (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on awarding eight contracts and a conditional rezoning request. Major items include a $1.09 million roof repair and solar array project at the Detroit Tank Arsenal, a $689,540 water main crossing project, and a $583,042 Memorial Football Field project. The council will also consider a $584,106 roof replacement for the Municipal Complex and a $340,922 parking lot reconstruction. Consent agenda includes routine approvals of vouchers, minutes, and conference attendance.

• Award contract for 10 Mile Road water main crossing to Lawrence M. Clarke, Inc. not to exceed $689,540
• Award Memorial Football Field project to Warren Contractors & Development not to exceed $583,042
• Award DWH Municipal Complex roof project to WM. Molnar Roofing Inc. not to exceed $584,106
• Award USAG-DTA roof repair and PV array installation to KJP Roofing not to exceed $1,087,000
• Conditional rezoning request for 7423 E. 10 Mile (eastern portion of parcel 13-21-479-027) by Cal-Am Properties

The City Council approved several contracts and grants, including a $689,540 water main crossing project, a $583,042 football field project, a $584,106 roof project, and a $340,922 parking lot reconstruction. They also approved a conditional rezoning for 7423 E. 10 Mile and accepted a $540,739 state grant. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Awarded 10 Mile Road water main crossing project to Lawrence M. Clarke Inc. for $689,540 (5-0)
• Approved renewal of MDOT State Truckline Maintenance Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-006 for CMF/DNR grant subrecipient agreement (5-0)
• Awarded Memorial Football Field Project to Warren Contractors & Development for $583,042.62 (5-0)
• Awarded DWH Municipal Complex roof project to WM. Molnar Roofing Inc. for $584,106 (5-0)
• Accepted MEGLE grant of $540,739 for TMF LSLR project (5-0)
• Approved conditional rezoning for 7423 E. 10 Mile, eastern portion of parcel #13-21-479-027 (5-0)
• Awarded James Reid Recreation Center parking lot reconstruction to Peake Asphalt for $340,922 (5-0)

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve circulation reports for June, July, and August 2024, and receive updates from the Friends of the Library and the department head. The agenda also includes approval of past minutes, community comments, and commissioner remarks. This is a routine procedural meeting with no major policy decisions or financial actions listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 3, 2024
• Approval of circulation reports for June, July & August 2024
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Department Head’s comments
• Public comment period

The Center Line Public Library Commission approved the circulation reports for June, July, and August 2024. August saw about 3,330 items circulated and a door count of 3,695, with the Summer Reading Program surpassing its goal of 950 books by reading 1,200. The commission also adopted the agenda and approved the June 2024 meeting minutes, all by unanimous votes.

• Adopted agenda (all ayes)
• Approved June 2024 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved circulation reports for June, July, August 2024 (all ayes)

Recreation Commission

This meeting of the Center Line Recreation Commission is a regular session with only procedural items: approving the agenda and minutes from April 3, 2024, followed by comments from the Recreation Director and Commission members, and an opportunity for citizen communication. No substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting held April 3, 2024
• Recreation Director’s comments

The Recreation Commission met on September 4, 2024, and approved the meeting agenda and the April 3, 2024 minutes. The director reported yoga classes starting September 9, full August pavilion rentals, and a HUD grant review for the splash pad. No formal decisions were made on new business; only procedural approvals and informal recommendations were discussed.

• Adopted meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved April 3, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a conditional rezoning request for 7423 East 10 Mile Road, changing the property from B-1A (neighborhood business) to M-1 (industrial). The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and an opportunity for audience comments.

• Public hearing on conditional rezoning of 7423 East 10 Mile Road (eastern portion of parcel 13-21-479-027) from B-1A to M-1
• Board action to approve or deny the conditional rezoning request
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024 meeting
• Audience comments period

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council approve a conditional rezoning of 7423 E 10 Mile Road from B-1A to M-1, tied to six voluntary conditions offered by O'Reilly Auto Parts. The conditions include no outdoor storage, no manufacturing, and restrictions on distribution vans. The recommendation will go to City Council for final decision.

• Recommended conditional rezoning from B-1A to M-1 for 7423 E 10 Mile Road (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from June 20, 2024 meeting
• Closed public hearing for rezoning application
• Excused Mayor Robert Binson and John Hanselman from meeting

Other Post Employment Benefits Advisory Committee

The Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Committee will review money manager performance for the second quarter of 2024. The body will also consider approving payments for consulting and management fees.

• Approval of $6,588.43 in second quarter 2024 money manager fees
• Approval of $13,887.55 for Graystone Consulting invoice #10050524194
• Review of JP Morgan Large Cap Growth (FLM-8) money manager
• Presentation on August 2024 markets by Tim Brice of Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Police and Fire Retirement Commission is meeting to review second quarter 2024 money manager performances and portfolio asset allocation. The board will also consider payments for pensions and consulting fees.

• Portfolio market value as of August 5, 2024: $13,286,168.79
• July 25, 2024 pension payments: $127,233.98
• Graystone Consulting fees (Invoice #10062024194): $15,926.19
• Second Quarter 2024 money manager fees: $7,939.22
• Fall MAPERS conference at Grand Traverse Resort, Acme MI

City Council

The council will vote on establishing a new solid waste fee of $40.50 per billing cycle, effective July 1, 2024, and levied on September bills. Other action items include approving engineering costs for storm water permit compliance, an agreement with Detroit Water and Great Lakes Water Authority for meter construction access, and general engineering services estimates. The consent agenda covers routine approval of July vouchers, meeting minutes, and a library conference attendance request.

• New solid waste fee: $40.50 per billing cycle starting July 1, 2024
• Engineering services for NPDES Phase II Storm Water Permit: up to $5,447.01 (FY2024) and $25,000 (FY2025)
• Agreement with Detroit Water and Sewer Department and Great Lakes Water Authority for CL-S-1 Meter construction access
• Requested cost estimates for general city and water/sewer engineering services
• Approval for library director to attend Michigan Library Association Annual Conference (overnight stay)

The City Council approved a new solid waste fee of $40.50 per billing cycle, effective July 1, 2024, to be levied on bills mailed at the end of September. They also approved engineering services for storm water permit compliance, an agreement with Detroit Water & Sewer for construction access, and general engineering cost estimates. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved new solid waste fee of $40.50 per billing cycle (5-0)
• Approved engineering services up to $5,477.01 for FY 2024 and $25,000 for FY 2025 for NPDES Phase II Storm Water Permit (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Detroit Water & Sewer for construction access to CL-S-1 Meter (5-0)
• Approved cost estimates for general city and water/sewer engineering services (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 2024 vouchers, July 8 minutes, and library conference attendance (5-0)

Recreation Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances listed for action.

The Recreation Commission met and approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 6, 2024 meeting. The Recreation Director reported on several grants and funding allocations for park improvements, including a splash pad, parking lot reconstruction, and tennis/pickleball courts. No formal decisions were made on these projects; the items were informational only.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (all in favor)
• Approved the March 6, 2024 Recreation Commission minutes (all in favor)

Board of Review

The Correctional Board of Review is meeting to review and act on all matters that may lawfully come before it. The agenda contains no specific items; it is a procedural meeting.

• No specific items listed on the agenda.

Election Commission

The Election Commission will meet to approve the June 3, 2024, meeting minutes and adopt the agenda. The commission will also consider Resolution 2024-006 regarding the appointment of election inspectors for the August 6, 2024, election. A public accuracy test is also scheduled.

• Approval of Resolution 2024-006 to appoint election inspectors for the August 6, 2024, election
• Public accuracy test

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The commission will review recent pension payments and insurance policy information. The agenda also includes updates regarding changes to investment funds and asset reallocation.

• Pension payments totaling approximately $127,233.98 for June 25, 2024
• Invoice from Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Co. for approximately $12,000.00
• Information on terminating Harding Loevner and hiring American Funds New World Fund
• Updates regarding asset reallocation to Blackstone Private Credit and Tortoise Energy Infrastructure

City Council

The City Council will review several major financial and infrastructure proposals, including a $6.1 million tax bond issuance. The agenda includes reviewing bids for the Stephens Pump Station and CL-S-1 Meter Pit projects. Officials will also discuss funding options for Memorial Park improvements following regulatory updates.

• Resolution in support of Van Dyke (M-53) Road Diet
• Bid from Midwest Power System for Stephens Pump Station and CL-S-1 Meter Pit up to $3,784,366.30
• Engineering agreement with AEW for pump station projects up to $584,856.61
• Series 2024 general obligation limited tax bond up to $6,140,000.00
• Funding options for Memorial Park Splash Pad and field improvements

Planning Commission

The Center Line Planning Commission will meet to consider certifying a lot split for parcel # 01-13-21-276-020. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from April 25, 2024.

• Consideration to certify a lot split of parcel # 01-13-21-276-020
• Approval of April 25, 2024, meeting minutes

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Commission will discuss approving the retirement fund budget for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Presentations include a market update and the 62nd Annual Actuarial Valuation. The board will also review recent pension payments and consulting fees.

• Discussion on approving the July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 retirement commission budget
• Portfolio market value of $13,526,925.50 as of June 3, 2024
• Presentation of the 62nd Annual Actuarial Valuation dated December 31, 2023
• Approval of May 24, 2024, pension payments totaling $127,233.98
• Approval of a $410.38 consulting fee invoice

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority Board is meeting to consider budget amendments for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and the approval of the 2024-2025 budget. The board will also review a treasury report showing an ending fund balance of $22,308.59 as of May 31, 2024.

• Consideration of the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget
• Consideration of a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024
• Review of treasury report showing $22,308.59 fund balance as of May 31, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and consideration for Case ZBA-1-24. Mike J. Shaba of Shaba Holdings LLC is requesting variances regarding zero parking lot trees, no dumpster screening, and the use of five on-street parking spaces on Coolidge Ave.

• Variance request for zero parking lot trees and no dumpster screening at 24805 Van Dyke Ave
• Request for five on-street parking spaces on Coolidge Ave
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2022

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The body will consider a resolution to appoint the Absentee Voter Counting Board for the upcoming 2024 primary and general elections.

• Resolution 2024-005: Appointment of Absentee Voter Counting Board for August 6, 2024 Primary and November 5, 2024 General Elections

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget and tax rates. The agenda also includes decisions regarding waste collection contracts, grant applications, and permit fee increases.

• Public hearing for the FY2025 City Operating Budget and Tax Rates
• Proposal to increase construction code permit fees by $5.00 effective July 1, 2024
• Approval of TEDF-B grant application with a required match of $247,200
• Awarding waste collection contract to Priority Waste for an estimated $480,960
• Renewal of MML Worker's Compensation Fund in the amount of $114,509

Recreation Commission

The Center Line Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from March 6, 2024, and to hear comments from the Recreation Director and commission members. Citizen communication is also scheduled. The agenda is mostly procedural with no specific action items listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2024 meeting
• Recreation Director's comments
• Citizen communication period

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of the prior meeting's minutes, May 2024 circulation reports, and updates from the Friends of the Library and the library department head. No major policy decisions or budget items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2024 meeting
• Approval of Circulation Reports for May 2024
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Department Head's comments

Budget Meetings

The Center Line City Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2024-25 budget during its regular meeting. The hearing will cover the proposed property tax millage rate and the budget for all funds, with the General Fund showing a projected use of fund balance. Public comments, oral or written, are welcome.

• Public hearing on proposed 2024-25 budget
• Proposed property tax millage rate to be discussed
• General Fund: $10,470,771 revenues, $11,827,540 expenditures, $1,356,769 use of fund balance
• Major Streets: $1,116,943 revenues, $1,480,129 expenditures, $363,186 use of fund balance
• Public Safety: $5,688,183 revenues and expenditures, balanced

Budget Meetings

The Center Line City Council is holding a special budget workshop meeting to consider several contracts and financial items, including engineering services for the football field and Recreation Center parking lot, a bond issuance, and restoration costs. The agenda also includes a budget overview and discussion of various departments.

• Contract with Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick for football field engineering, $99,316.50
• Contract with Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick for Recreation Center parking lot engineering, $55,702.00
• Declare intent to issue bonds up to $6,140,000
• Approve restoration costs for Standard Avenue from Consumers Energy, up to $25,454.20
• Budget discussion for District Court, Library, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, General Government

Other Post Employment Benefits Advisory Committee

The City of Center Line Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comment, and receive financial reports. They will review monthly performance reports for investment managers and a presentation from Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting on market conditions and portfolio value. The committee will also approve first quarter money manager and consulting fees totaling $19,431.47.

• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2024
• Monthly performance reports for Harding Loevner and Polen (Feb and Mar 2024)
• Presentation by Tim Brice (Morgan Stanley) on markets and portfolio value (~$10,530,979.57)
• Approval of money manager fees: $6,476.85 (Q1 2024)
• Approval of consulting fee: $12,954.62 (Invoice No. 10050524094)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, elect a chairperson, and hear a presentation from Graystone Consulting on market conditions and portfolio performance. The board will also review fiduciary insurance, fee schedules, and a resignation, and approve pension payments and money manager fees.

• Graystone Consulting presentation on markets, Q1 2024 performance, and wealth strategies; portfolio value ~$13,369,047.43
• Approval of April 25, 2024 pension pay report 543: $127,233.98
• Q1 2024 money manager fees totaling $7,951.60
• Graystone Consulting fees invoice #10062024094: $16,590.40
• Fiduciary liability insurance renewal via Nickel & Saph, Inc. invoice #23325: $5,995.00

Budget Meetings

The Center Line City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the upcoming budget. The Finance Director will present a budget overview, followed by discussion on the Building and Public Safety departments. This is a working session, not a televised regular meeting.

• Budget overview presented by Finance Director
• Budget discussion for Building department
• Budget discussion for Public Safety department

Downtown Development Authority

The Center Line Downtown Development Authority is holding a regular meeting to consider a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024 and a $50,000, 5-year sponsorship of the Center Line Festival Foundation and Independence Festival Carnival Midway and Social District. The board will also elect officers for chairperson and vice-chairperson. The meeting includes approval of minutes from December 14, 2023, and a treasury report showing an ending fund balance of $38,274.25 as of April 30, 2024.

• Consideration to approve budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024
• Consideration to approve $50,000, 5-year sponsorship of Center Line Festival Foundation and Independence Festival Carnival Midway and Social District
• Election of officers for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2023
• Treasury report: ending fund balance of $38,274.25 as of 4/30/2024

City Council

The Center Line City Council will consider several action items, including approving a Comcast cable franchise agreement, implementing daily baseball diamond rental fees, increasing engineering fees, adopting a short-term rental ordinance, and awarding contracts for bond counsel, financial advisory, solid waste, and shredding services. The agenda also includes a revised water and sewer fee schedule and a mural design approval.

• Approve Comcast uniform video service local franchise agreement
• Adopt Short-Term Rental Ordinance with $100 annual registration and $100 bi-annual inspection fee
• Increase engineering service fees with Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick by 5% for 2024
• Approve contract with GFL Environmental USA for solid waste/recycling for USAG-DTA up to $77,423.84
• Purchase 25 water meters from Ferguson up to $22,007.25

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of the prior meeting's minutes, circulation reports for April 2024, and updates from the Friends of the Library and department heads. No major policy decisions or budget items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2024 meeting
• Approval of Circulation Reports for April 2024
• 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 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 March 6, 2024 regular meeting
• Recreation Director's comments
• Recreation Commission comments
• Citizen Communication period

Planning Commission

The Center Line Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving a Special Land Use request and site plan for a proposed second-hand retail shop at 24805/24809 Van Dyke Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 24, 2023, and audience comments.

• Public hearing for Special Land Use – second-hand retail shop at 24805/24809 Van Dyke Avenue
• Consideration to approve Special Land Use request for the shop
• Consideration of site plan approval for the shop
• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2023

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission is holding a regular meeting to review investment performance and approve routine pension payments. The agenda includes a presentation from Graystone Consulting on market conditions and portfolio allocation, and approval of March pension vouchers. No other business is listed.

• Presentation by Timothy Brice of Graystone Consulting on market outlook and portfolio allocation
• Portfolio market value of approximately $13,614,753.73 as of April 1, 2024
• Approval of March 25, 2024 pension payments totaling $127,233.98 (Pay Report 540)
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2024 meeting

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from November 2023, and to hold a moment of silence for Greg Jones. The main discussion items include a potential budget increase, flower bed responsibilities, award programs (Beautiful Homes, Show Us Your Spooky, Light up the Sky), and new membership. Member and audience comments are also scheduled.

• Discussion regarding increase in budget
• Flower bed responsibilities
• Award programs: Beautiful Homes, Show Us Your Spooky, Light up the Sky
• New membership discussion
• Moment of silence in honor of Greg Jones

Recreation Commission

The Center Line Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda. The commission will consider approving the agenda and minutes from a prior meeting, hear comments from the Recreation Director and commission members, and allow citizen communication. No major decisions or proposals are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the February 7, 2023 regular meeting
• Recreation Director's comments
• Recreation Commission comments
• Citizen Communication

City Council

The Center Line City Council is meeting to consider several contracts and purchases, including solid waste and recycling services for the US Army Garrison-Detroit Tank Arsenal, emergency storm drain repairs, and new lawnmowers. They will also vote on a $6 million water infrastructure grant agreement and a grant application for Memorial Park upgrades. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine items like vouchers, minutes, and event approvals.

• Approve GFL Environmental USA contract for solid waste/recycling, not to exceed $77,423.84
• Approve Unlimited Recycling contract for solid waste/recycling, not to exceed $122,798.00
• Approve $11,574.93 payment to Macomb County Public Works for Lorraine Storm Drain repairs
• Approve $6,000,000 MEGLE water infrastructure grant for Detroit Sewer Separation and Stephens Road pump station
• Approve $899,100 CMF/DNR SPARK Grant application for Memorial Park upgrades

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the March 4 meeting, review circulation reports for March 2024, and receive updates from the Friends of the Library and the Library Department Head. Community members may comment during the meeting.

• Approval of March 2024 circulation reports
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Department Head's comments

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, acknowledge a deceased member, and review pension payments and money manager fees. The board will also discuss a national retirement systems study and a fourth-quarter 2023 investment review. No new business, retirements, or pension figure approvals are on the agenda.

• Approval of February 13, 2023 meeting minutes and correction to January 9, 2024 minutes
• Remembrance of George Hughes, deceased January 3, 2024
• Pensions paid February 23, 2024: $127,233.98 (Pay Report 536)
• Fourth Quarter 2023 money manager fees: $7,470.65 total
• Information on NCPERS 2024 Public Retirement Systems Study

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 Recreation Director and Commission members, and hearing citizen communication. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the October 4, 2024 regular meeting
• Recreation Director's comments
• Citizen Communication

Board of Review

The City of Center Line Board of Review will hold an organizational meeting on March 5, 2024, followed by appeal hearings on March 11 and 13, 2024, by appointment only. The board will review the assessment rolls and consider property assessment appeals. Appointments and letter appeals must be received by 4:00 pm on March 13, 2024.

• Organizational meeting on March 5, 2024 at 5:00 pm (no appeals heard)
• Appeal hearings on March 11 (9 am-5 pm) and March 13 (3 pm-9 pm)
• Appointments required; letter appeals accepted until 4 pm on March 13
• Assessment ratio and factor set at 50.00 and 1.00 for commercial, industrial, residential, and personal property

City Council

The Center Line City Council will consider several financial agreements, including a $2,057,500 cost-sharing and funding plan with Macomb County for the 10 Mile Road reconstruction, a $275,250.98 solid waste/recycling services agreement with the US Army Garrison Detroit Arsenal, and a $57,122.40 fiscal sustainability plan. The council will also decide on insurance packages, a street sweeper repair waiver, a 5-year printing contract, and whether to cancel Summer Daze Camp for 2024.

• Approve IGSA with USAG-DTA for solid waste/recycling, $275,250.98, June 2024-May 2025
• Approve cost-sharing agreement with Macomb County for 10 Mile Road reconstruction, up to $2,057,500
• Approve funding for 10 Mile Road project, up to $2,057,500 (5 options)
• Approve $57,122.40 for fiscal sustainability plan by AEW
• Waive bids and approve $12,756.86 street sweeper repairs by Bell Equipment

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of the agenda, minutes from the February 5 meeting, and February 2024 circulation reports, along with updates from the Friends of the Library and department head comments.

• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2024 meeting
• Approval of Circulation Reports for February 2024
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Department Head's comments

Other Post Employment Benefits Advisory Committee

The City of Center Line's Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Committee will meet to elect officers, approve prior minutes, and review investment performance reports. They will also consider a policy resolution on electronic meeting attendance under Public Act 214 of 2023, and approve money manager and consulting fees totaling $18,998.24.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-chairperson, and Secretary
• Review of monthly performance reports for Harding Loevner (emerging markets) and Polen (large cap growth) for Nov 2023 and Jan 2024
• Presentation by Tim Brice (Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting) on markets, manager performance, portfolio rebalancing, and amending the OPEB Investment Policy
• Policy Resolution on Open Meetings Act – Electronic Meeting Attendance Policy via Public Act 214 of 2023
• Approval of vouchers: Q3 2023 money manager fees $6,073.64 and Morgan Stanley consulting fee $12,924.60

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive a presentation from Graystone Consulting on market performance and fund values. The board will also consider a refund request from Kyle Cobus and discuss the 2024 MAPERS spring conference.

• Presentation by Timothy Brice of Graystone Consulting on Q4 2023 performance and market values of $13,397,722.38
• Request by Kyle Cobus for refund of total employee contributions
• Approval of January 25, 2024 pension payments totaling $127,233.98
• Graystone Consulting Q4 2023 consulting fees of $17,103.99
• VanOverbeke, Michaud & Timmony legal services invoice of $3,477.30

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and hear comments from the Recreation Director and the Commission. The agenda contains standard procedural items and citizen communication.

• Approval of September 6, 2023, meeting minutes
• Recreation Director’s comments
• Citizen Communication

City Council

The City Council will discuss several funding allocations and service contracts. Key items include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requests and engineering services for Rotary Park and municipal building roofs.

• Allocate $4,400 in CDBG funds and apply for an additional $150,000 for the CDBG program
• Engineering contract with AEW for Rotary Park improvements up to $27,090.00
• Engineering contract with AEW for Library and Municipal complex roof improvements up to $57,000.00
• Decide on property tax collection schedules for Macomb Intermediate School District and Macomb Community College
• Budgetary increase up to $15,450.00 for NPDES Phase II Storm Water Permit engineering

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the prior meeting's minutes, reviewing circulation reports for January 2024, and receiving updates from the Friends of the Library and the Library Department Head. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2024 meeting
• Approval of Circulation Reports for January 2024
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Department Head's comments

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to approve resolutions regarding the administration of 2024 elections. This includes appointing election inspectors and establishing a receiving board.

• Resolution 2024-002: Appointing Duties for 2024 elections
• Resolution 2024-003: Appointment of Election Inspectors for February 27, 2024
• Resolution 2024-004: Appointing and Establishing a receiving Board for 2024 elections

Joint City/School Board Meetings

The Board of Education and City Council are meeting to review bond progress and approve several construction bids. The board is also considering new course offerings and updates to district policies.

• Proposed approval of Bid Package 1 for $5,241,143 for Crothers classrooms, tennis courts, Transportation and Maintenance roof, and Eve Kaltz Academy 21 upgrades
• Proposed approval of a new Intermediate Robotics course at Wolfe Middle School
• Proposed approval of three SEL elective courses at Academy 21
• Proposed final approval of 11 board policies including Education Records and Threat Assessment
• Bond progress update presentation by Partners in Architecture & McCarthy Smith

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Commission holds a regular meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and receive a market update from Graystone Consulting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no old or new business, retirements, or annuity withdrawals listed.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary
• Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Market update by Timothy Brice of Graystone Consulting (Morgan Stanley) on portfolio value ~$13,477,881.80 as of Jan 3, 2024
• JLL Income Property Trust statement market value $211,585.35 as of Dec 31, 2023
• December 22, 2023 pensions paid: Pay Report 529 ~ $128,218.52

City Council

The Center Line City Council will consider several action items, including requests from Macomb Intermediate School District, Macomb Community College, and Center Line Public Schools to collect property taxes in summer or split between summer and winter. The council will also vote on adopting guidelines for poverty tax exemptions, a letter of understanding with the POAM bargaining unit, a resolution opposing state bills, and a contract for engineering services for the Stephens Road Pump Station. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as vouchers, minutes, and an ordinance amendment.

• Contract with Anderson, Eickstein and Westrick (AEW) for Stephens Road Pump Station engineering, not to exceed $330,778
• Resolution 2024-001 adopting guidelines for poverty tax exemptions from property tax
• Resolution 2024-002 opposing Michigan Senate Bills 549-554 and House Bills 5088-5093
• Requests to collect 2024 property taxes: 100% summer for MISD and MCC, 50% summer/50% winter for Center Line Public Schools
• Letter of Understanding with POAM Bargaining Unit

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from December 4, 2023, and circulation reports for December 2023. They will also hear updates from the Friends of the Library, the Library Department Head, and commission members. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2023 meeting
• Approval of Circulation Reports for December 2023
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Department Head's comments