Center Line public meetings in 2025

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Police and Fire Retirement Commission will meet to approve the November 25, 2025, pension payroll. The board will also review performance reports from money manager Earnest SMID and JLL Income Property Trust.

• November 25, 2025, pension payroll (Pay Report 611) for $132,635.82
• Earnest SMID money manager performance through November 30, 2025
• JLL Income Property Trust third quarter 2025 performance report

The Center Line Police & Fire Retirement Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It received and filed performance and correspondence documents. The board also approved the November 25, 2025 pension payroll totaling $132,635.82. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved December 9, 2025 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed Earnest SMID manager performance report (4-0)
• Received and filed correspondence from Allan Swaringen, CEO of JLL Income Property Trust (4-0)
• Approved November 25, 2025 pension payroll of $132,635.82 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:15 p.m. (4-0)

Board of Review

The Correctional Board of Review will meet to review and act on matters brought before the body. The meeting focuses on correcting qualified and clerical errors and considering specific exemptions.

• Poverty Exemptions
• Qualified Agricultural Exemptions
• Taxable Value Uncapping
• Qualified and Clerical Errors

The Center Line Board of Review approved poverty exemption requests for Nathaniel King, MD Shohel Rana and Keith Brown, and reduced the taxable value for Mason Banno to 50%. It also accepted the jurisdictional recommendation to transfer personal‑property taxes for Final Mile Corporation to the City of Warren. The board denied the poverty exemption request of Lutfur Rahman.

• Approved poverty exemption for Nathaniel King (parcel 01-13-21-476-016) (3‑aye)
• Approved 100% poverty exemption for MD Shohel Rana (parcel 01-13-22-130-040) (3‑aye)
• Approved 50% taxable‑value reduction for Mason Banno (parcel 01-13-22-328-023) (3‑aye)
• Approved 50% poverty‑exemption reduction for Keith Brown (parcel 01-13-28-235-007) (3‑aye)
• Approved transfer of personal‑property tax jurisdiction for Final Mile Corporation (parcel 01-13-00-003-245) to Warren (3‑aye)
• Denied poverty exemption for Lutfur Rahman (parcel 01-13-28-281-002) (3‑aye)

Recreation Commission

The Center Line Recreation Commission will convene to approve the September 2025 meeting minutes and hear updates from the Recreation Director. The meeting will also include citizen communication and adjournment.

• Approval of September 2025 Recreation Commission minutes
• Recreation Director's comments
• Citizen Communication
• Adjournment

The Recreation Commission adopted the agenda as presented and approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. Both motions carried unanimously. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will decide whether to approve a settlement agreement in the federal case Conner v. City of Center Line. It will also consider a request to collect 100% Macomb Intermediate School District property taxes in the summer of 2026, renewal of the Michigan Municipal League Liability & Property Pool Insurance for 2026 up to $199,773, and award of the Memorial Park Green Stormwater Infrastructure project to Dalco Services, LLC for up to $74,870. Routine consent‑agenda items such as November 2025 vouchers, meeting minutes, an overnight stay request, and a FY26 budget amendment will also be approved.

• Request to collect 100% MISD property taxes in summer 2026
• Renewal of MML Liability & Property Pool Insurance for 2026, not to exceed $199,773
• Approval of settlement agreement in Conner v. City of Center Line (Case #25-cv-11897-JJCG-APP)
• Award of Memorial Park Green Stormwater Infrastructure – Prairie Garden and Brick Paver Project to Dalco Services, LLC, not to exceed $74,870
• Approval of November 2025 vouchers under the consent agenda

The City Council voted 5-0 to reject the Macomb Intermediate School District's request to collect 2026 property taxes 100% in the summer. It also approved the Michigan Municipal League insurance renewal for up to $199,773, a settlement of up to $40,000 in a federal case, and the award of the Memorial Park stormwater project to Dalco Services for up to $78,870. Additionally, the council approved the consent agenda items and Budget Amendment FY26 No. 3.

• Rejected request to collect 2026 MISD property taxes 100% in summer (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Michigan Municipal League Liability & Property Pool Insurance for 2026, up to $199,773 (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement in Conner v. City of Center Line, up to $40,000 (5-0)
• Approved award of Memorial Park Green Stormwater Infrastructure project to Dalco Services, LLC, up to $78,870 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1, 2, and 3 (vouchers, minutes, overnight stay) (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment FY26 No. 3 (5-0)

Other Post Employment Benefits Advisory Committee

The Center Line OPEB Trust Committee will review and approve agenda items, minutes, and public comments. It will hear presentations on the retiree health‑care plan actuarial valuation and market performance, including a portfolio value of $12,272,313.18. The committee will vote to approve several third‑quarter 2025 fees and consulting invoices. It will also propose dates for the 2026 OPEB committee meetings before adjourning.

• Approve third‑quarter 2025 money manager fees totaling $7,359.48 (July‑September 2025)
• Approve Graystone Consulting fee of $15,468.04 (Invoice #10050525276, dated Oct 3 2025)
• Approve Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Co. invoice of $10,250.00 for the Dec 31 2024 actuarial valuation
• Approve Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Co. invoice of $7,750.00 for the GASB 74 & 75 report ending June 30 2025
• Presentation of portfolio market value of $12,272,313.18 as of Nov 17 2025

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Police and Fire Retirement Commission will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting and hear a market presentation by Tim Brice, which includes a portfolio value of $14,714,829.04. The board will consider a request to add a $600 item to the annual actuarial valuation and will adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. It will also approve several invoices and fees totaling $177,287.12.

• Approval of the regular meeting minutes from October 14, 2025
• Presentation by Tim Brice (Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting) on market values, portfolio $14,714,829.04
• Correspondence requesting addition of a $600 report to the annual actuarial valuation
• Resolution adopting the 2026 Retirement Commission meeting dates
• Approval of invoices: pension payroll $150,566.47; VMT Law $579.60; Graystone consulting $18,741.05; Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Co. $7,200; MAPERS membership dues $200

The board adopted a portfolio rebalance that moves $662,000 from REITs into the money‑market fund. Trustees also added Kayne Anderson to the monthly watch list, approved a $600 actuarial report addition, and set the 2026 commission meeting dates. Several invoices and the October 24 pension payroll were approved. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Adopt portfolio rebalance reducing REIT allocation by $662,000 (4‑0)
• Add Kayne Anderson to monthly watch list (4‑0)
• Approve GRS proposal for additional actuarial report ($600) (4‑0)
• Adopt 2026 Retirement Commission meeting dates (4‑0)
• Approve October 24, 2025 pension payroll $150,566.47 (4‑0)
• Approve VMT Law invoice $579.60 (4‑0)
• Approve Graystone consulting fees $18,741.05 (4‑0)
• Approve MAPERS membership dues $200.00 (4‑0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board will hold an informational meeting on November 13, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes from October 9, 2025, a financial report, and public participation. No board actions, old business, or new business are scheduled.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2025
• Financial report
• Informational meeting
• Chairman's comments

The Downtown Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. It excused three absent members, accepted the financial report showing $63,052.54 unencumbered YTD, and adjourned the meeting at 4:48 p.m. No other actions or business were taken.

• Excused absent members (Ms. Jessica Hite, Ms. Suzanne Cox, Mr. Mark Prentiss) – motion carried
• Approved agenda as presented – motion carried
• Approved minutes from October 9, 2025 meeting – motion carried
• Accepted financial report showing $63,052.54 unencumbered YTD – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting at 4:48 p.m. – motion carried

City Council

The Center Line City Council will hold a special meeting on November 10, 2025. Council members will elect a temporary chairperson, adopt the agenda, and approve appointments for the mayor and council members. A swearing‑in ceremony for the elected officials is scheduled, followed by audience, mayor, council, and manager comments.

• Election of temporary Chairperson
• Adoption of the agenda
• Appointment of mayor and council members
• Swearing‑in ceremony for elected officials
• Audience, mayor, council, and manager comments

The council elected a temporary chairperson, adopted the agenda, appointed Robert Binson as mayor, appointed Richard Moeller as council member and mayor pro tem, and appointed Peter Harenski as council member. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

• Temporary Chairperson elected: Aaron Delikta (2‑0)
• Agenda adopted as presented (2‑0)
• Mayor appointed: Robert Binson, term until Nov 2026 (2‑0)
• Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem appointed: Richard Moeller, term until Nov 2026 (3‑0)
• Council Member appointed: Peter Harenski, term until Nov 2026 (4‑0)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. (5‑0)

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will review and approve the new Light up the Sky Awards program, including selecting four judges to photograph candidate homes and businesses. It will also plan an Evening of Promotion and Forward Planning event for January and request seven new members for the 2026 commission. Routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and the treasurer’s report will also be addressed.

• Approval of agenda, minutes from October 1, 2025, and treasurer’s report
• Creation of the Light up the Sky Awards program
• Selection of four judges to photograph candidate homes and one business per quadrant
• Planning an Evening of Promotion and Forward Planning event in January
• Recruitment of seven new members for the 2026 Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission approved the meeting agenda as presented, with all members voting aye and no nays. The minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. After discussion of upcoming award programs, the commission adjourned at 6:45 PM.

• Agenda approved (Ayes: All, Nays: None)
• October 1, 2025 minutes approved (Ayes: All, Nays: None)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM (Ayes: All, Nays: None)

Recreation Commission

The Center Line Recreation Commission will convene to approve the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes and hear comments from the director and citizens. The meeting will be held at the Center Line Recreation Center on November 5, 2025.

• Approval of August 6, 2025 Recreation Commission minutes
• Recreation Director's comments
• Citizen Communication
• Meeting at Center Line Recreation Center (25355 Lawrence)

The Recreation Commission unanimously adopted the meeting agenda, approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting, and then adjourned the session. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (all AYES)
• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (all AYES)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:36 p.m. (all AYES)

City Council

City Council will review several high-cost equipment purchases and cybersecurity upgrades. The body is also considering a redevelopment plan for 26311 Lawrence Avenue and funding for park improvements.

• Expenditures up to $842,100 for Tennis/Pickleball courts and walking paths in Memorial Parks
• Purchase of a Fouts Fire Apparatus from Axes & Irons/Vehicle Alliance Group, LLC not to exceed $419,905.00
• Acceptance of a $142,616.00 State and Local Cybersecurity Subrecipient Grant
• Three contracts with Calysto Group for network security and licensing totaling up to $142,576.00
• Resolution in support of the Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for 26311 Lawrence Avenue

The council approved $842,100 for additional work on Memorial Park tennis/pickleball courts and walking paths using SEMCOG grant funds. It also approved purchases of a fire apparatus for up to $419,905 and a Bandit XP15 woodchipper for $55,174, accepted a $142,616 cybersecurity grant, and accepted a donation of eight Dell OptiPlex 7060 CPUs at no cost. Additional actions included approving the 2026 council meeting schedule, a resolution supporting the Brownfield Redevelopment Plan, and the sale of old DPW equipment.

• Approved $842,100 SEMCOG Sparks-DNR/CMF grant work scope (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Fouts Fire Apparatus up to $419,905 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Bandit XP15 woodchipper for $55,174 (5-0)
• Accepted State and Local Cybersecurity Subrecipient Grant of $142,616 (5-0)
• Accepted donation of eight Dell OptiPlex 7060 CPUs at no cost (5-0)
• Approved Resolution supporting Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (5-0)
• Approved sale/auction of old DPW equipment (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Regular Council Meeting Schedule (5-0)

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission will meet on November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Center Line Public Library. The agenda includes adopting the agenda, approving the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting, and approving the October circulation reports. The meeting also provides time for community comments, a Friends of the Library update, and remarks from the Library Department Head and commission members.

• Adopt agenda
• Approve minutes of the October 6, 2025 meeting
• Approve circulation reports for October
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Department Head’s comments

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the September 2025 circulation report, with a motion by AC, seconded by CB, and all members voting aye.

• Adopted agenda (adopted)
• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (approved)
• Approved September 2025 circulation report (motion by AC, seconded by CB, all ayes)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police and Fire Retirement Board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, review investment performance and draft revisions to the Investment Policy, consider a partial refund request of $5,000 from Owen Pash, and approve pension payments and related fees.

• Presentation of draft revisions to the Investment Policy and Guidelines by Tim Brice (Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting).
• Review of Earnest SMID money manager performance for July and August 2025.
• New Business: Partial request for refund of contributions – Owen Pash – $5,000.00.
• Approval of pension figures: James E. Northrup $4,275.68 and Andrea Gaston $1,853.38.
• Vouchers: pension payroll reports (August $127,597.58, September $126,506.76) and money‑manager fees totaling $8,577.42; invoice to Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Co. for $7,200.00.

The board adopted the revised investment policy statement, guidelines and objectives with a 5‑0 vote. It also voted to liquidate the emerging markets index fund and hire Penza, and approved a $5,000 partial refund to Owen Pash. Additionally, the commission approved pension payments, manager fees and a $7,200 invoice, each by unanimous vote.

• Adopt revised investment policy, guidelines and objectives (5-0)
• Liquidate emerging markets index fund and hire Penza (5-0)
• Approve partial refund of $5,000 to Owen Pash (5-0)
• Approve pension figures for James Northrup ($4,275.68) and Andrea Gaston ($1,853.38) (5-0)
• Approve August 25, 2025 pension payroll of $127,597.58 (5-0)
• Approve September 25, 2025 pension payroll of $126,506.76 (5-0)
• Approve third‑quarter 2025 money manager fees totaling $8,577.42 (5-0)
• Approve $7,200 invoice from Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Co. (5-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board will vote to approve a $5,000 grant to RSA‑Haney’s Restaurant for signage upgrades. It will also waive the three‑bid requirement and accept a qualified bid from P.K. Contracting, LLC, not to exceed $82,500.85, for a Road Diet project, authorizing the DDA Director to execute the contract. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes from August 21, 2025.

• Approve $5,000 façade/exterior improvement grant to RSA‑Haney’s Restaurant for signage upgrade
• Waive three‑bid requirement and accept qualified bid from P.K. Contracting, LLC up to $82,500.85 for Road Diet project, authorizing DDA Director to sign contract

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $5,000 façade grant for RSA‑Haney’s Restaurant. It also waived the three‑bid requirement and accepted a qualified bid of up to $82,500.85 from P.K. Contracting for a Road Diet Project, authorizing the director to sign the contract. Earlier agenda and minutes were adopted unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 payment to RSA‑Haney’s Restaurant (all ayes, Mark Prentiss abstained)
• Waived three‑bid rule, accepted P.K. Contracting bid up to $82,500.85 for Road Diet Project, authorized DDA Director to execute contract (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Center Line City Council will consider several contract approvals, including a Letter of Understanding with the COAM, continuation of Humana Insurance for retiree health care, and an agreement with the Macomb County Automobile Theft Team along with receipt of ATPA grant funds. The council will also waive bid requirements to approve a cost proposal of up to $12,400 for engineering services for a proposed co‑location of the Library and Recreation Center, set a $75 permit fee for domesticated hens, and amend the city’s animal ordinance. Additional items include a request to deny a sewer‑charge waiver for Father Murray Nursing & Rehabilitation, authorization to file a Notice of Intent for a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan, and routine consent agenda approvals.

• Approve Letter of Understanding with the COAM
• Approve continuation of Humana Insurance for retiree health care
• Approve agreement with Macomb County Automobile Theft Team and receipt of ATPA grant funds
• Waive bid requirements and approve engineering services contract up to $12,400 for Library‑Recreation Center co‑location with AEW
• Approve $75 permit fee for domesticated hens and amend City Ordinance 10, Article 1, Section 10‑2

The council approved several actions, including the Homecoming Parade route, a Letter of Understanding with COAM, continuation of Humana insurance, a MATS agreement with grant funds, and a $12,400 engineering contract for a co‑located library and recreation center. It also approved a $75 domesticated hens license fee, amended the animal ordinance, denied a sewer‑charge waiver request for Father Murray Nursing Home, and authorized a notice of intent for a state drinking‑water loan. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved Homecoming Parade route for Oct 18 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Letter of Understanding with COAM (5‑0)
• Approved continuation of Humana Insurance for retiree health coverage (5‑0)
• Approved MATS agreement and receipt of ATPA grant funds (5‑0)
• Waived bid and approved engineering services contract up to $12,400 for library and recreation center (5‑0)
• Approved $75 Domesticated Hens License fee (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to City Ordinance 10 Animals (5‑0)
• Denied sewer‑charge waiver request for Father Murray Nursing & Rehabilitation (5‑0)

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Library Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The body is scheduled to approve circulation reports from September 2025 and receive updates from the Friends of the Library and the Library Department Head.

• Approval of September 2025 Circulation Reports
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Department Head comments

The Center Line Public Library Commission adopted the meeting agenda, approved the September 2025 meeting minutes, and approved the September 2025 circulation report. Each motion was passed with all members voting aye. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (all ayes)
• Approved September 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved September 2025 circulation report (all ayes)

Beautification Commission

The Center Line Beautification Commission will review recent prize distributions and fundraising results, discuss the two remaining 2025 award programs, and request volunteers to serve as judges. Members will also solicit ideas for promoting the commission’s activities. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Beer Feast raised $100 with $400 in donations; contributions included D. Zelazny ($40), R. Binson ($70), D. Zelazny ($200 for photographs), Sharon and Don Arledge ($40), Diane and Eddie Taylor ($10)
• All Summer Beautification Prizes have been distributed; Potomac winners could not be reached after six attempts, prizes were left at the door
• Two remaining 2025 award programs – Show us your Boo and Light up the Sky – require four judges to photograph candidate homes and one business per quadrant
• Request to take down garden structures: gazebo on Warren Blvd., city clock on Engleman, and the city library
• Call for ideas on promoting the commission, with optional use of the mission statement

The Center Line Beautification Commission approved the meeting agenda and the September 3, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 6:45 PM.

• Approved agenda (motion by Janice Pockrandt, seconded by Diana Taylor, all ayes)
• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (motion by Janice Pockrandt, seconded by Sharon Arledge, all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Janice Pockrandt, seconded by Diana Taylor, all ayes)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will consider and vote on the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. The Recreation Director will provide comments, followed by commission discussion and a citizen communication segment. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of the minutes from the May 7, 2025 Recreation Commission meeting
• Recreation Director’s comments
• Commission comments
• Citizen communication segment

The Recreation Commission adopted the agenda as presented. It approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (all ayes)
• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m. (all ayes)

Local Officers Compensation Commission

The Compensation Commission will adopt the agenda, approve prior minutes, elect a chairperson, and consider adjustments to the compensation of the Mayor and City Council members. The meeting also includes a citizen communication item before adjournment.

• Adopt agenda
• Approve September 21, 2023 minutes
• Elect chairperson
• Consider compensation adjustments for Mayor and Council members
• Citizen communication

City Council

The City Council will vote on several construction contracts, a $500,000 bond issuance, and a proposed ordinance to allow domesticated hens on residential properties. The body will also discuss a splash pad and the co-location of the library and parks and recreation.

• Contract for USAG-DTA HVAC repair with RB Construction Company not to exceed $1,349,443.00
• Contract for Tennis/Pickleball Courts & Walking paths with Tarkett Sports Construction – Central, LLC not to exceed $734,160.00
• Resolution authorizing General Obligation Limited Tax Bond, Series 2025 not to exceed $500,000.00
• Proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 10 allowing domesticated hens/chickens on properties with dwellings
• Contract amendment with Rowe Professional Services for Memorial Park project not to exceed $7,000.00

The council filled the vacant seat left by Patrick Pockrandt by appointing Kathleen (Kathi) Buckner. It also approved a $500,000 general obligation bond, a $764,160 contract for tennis and pickleball courts, a 4% engineering fee increase, and an ordinance allowing limited backyard chickens. Additional actions included authorizing two banks as depositories and rejecting funding for a new splash pad.

• Appointed Kathleen (Kathi) Buckner to vacant council seat (4-0)
• Approved $500,000 General Obligation Limited Tax Bond Series 2025 (5-0)
• Waived bid requirement and awarded Tennis/Pickleball Courts contract to Tarkett Sports Construction – up to $764,160 (5-0)
• Approved 4% increase in engineering service fees for USAG-DTA (5-0)
• Approved animal ordinance permitting limited backyard hens/chickens (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #002 and Change Request #001 for Stephens Pump Station – up to $23,097.26 (5-0)
• Authorized First State Bank as an Authorized Depository (5-0)
• Rejected funding for the proposed Splash Pad (5-0)

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Public Library Commission approved the circulation reports for June, July, and August 2025. The motion was made by Richard Moeller and seconded by Amanda Condic. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved circulation reports for June, July, August 2025 (motion by Richard Moeller, seconded by Amanda Condic)

Beautification Commission

The commission voted to approve the meeting agenda as presented, with all members in favor. It also approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:45 PM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 PM (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. It also approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 6:35 p.m. (unanimous)

Other Post Employment Benefits Advisory Committee

The City of Center Line Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Committee will hold a special meeting via Zoom. The primary focus is a presentation and discussion regarding the rebalance of the portfolio.

• Presentation by Tim Brice from Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting on portfolio rebalance

The Center Line Other Post Employees Benefit Trust Committee met via Zoom on September 3, 2025. The agenda was approved unanimously. The committee adopted the portfolio rebalance recommended by Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (2 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Adopted portfolio rebalance (2 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Adjourned meeting (2 AYES, 0 NAYS)

Downtown Development Authority

The board approved the date for the Downtown Development Authority event on September 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Gather + Grounds. It also approved banner option three and authorized the purchase of up to 60 banners for a maximum cost of $7,000. All other routine motions—including excusing four former members, adopting the agenda amendment, approving prior minutes and the financial report, and adjourning the meeting—were carried unanimously.

• Excused Chairman John Motyka, Mark Prentiss, Suzanne Cox, and Gary Teal (motion carried)
• Approved agenda amendment adding SBA Presentation (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from July 10, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved financial report as presented (motion carried)
• Approved date for DDA event: September 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Gather + Grounds (motion carried)
• Approved banner option three (motion carried)
• Authorized Director to purchase 60 banners, not to exceed $7,000.00 (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Other Post Employment Benefits Advisory Committee

The Center Line OPEB Committee approved its agenda and the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to terminate GQG Partners and hire the American Funds New World fund. The committee also approved payment of money‑manager fees and a Graystone Consulting invoice, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Terminated GQG Partners and hired American Funds New World fund (3-0)
• Received and filed Mr. Brice’s report (3-0)
• Approved payment of money‑manager fees totaling $7,097.23 (3-0)
• Approved payment of Graystone Consulting invoice $14,822.71 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:00 p.m. (3-0)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Police and Fire Retirement Commission will review portfolio market values and money manager performance. The board is considering requests for contribution refunds and the payment of pension and consulting vouchers.

• Portfolio market values as of August 4, 2025: $14,455,168.91
• Refund of contributions requests: Kevin Coney ($20,277.92) and Heather Holcomb ($8,876.20)
• Pension payments for July 25, 2025: $125,415.94
• Graystone consulting fees invoice: $17,986.04
• Second Quarter 2025 money manager fees: $8,265.61

The board approved a series of investment actions, including liquidating the GQG portfolio and reallocating assets, and terminated the John Hancock manager. It also approved employee contribution refunds, conference attendance reimbursement, and routine fee and payroll payments. All motions passed unanimously or with full support.

• Liquidated GQG partners account and transfer to index; motion carried 4-0
• Terminated John Hancock manager and allocate 50% to Eagle Capital and 50% to Tortoise MLP; motion carried 4-0
• Adopted Custom Mix 3 in the investment policy and set to be presented at October meeting; motion carried 4-0
• Approved refund of $20,277.92 to Kevin Coney; motion carried 3-0
• Approved refund of $8,876.20 to Heather Holcomb; motion carried 3-0
• Authorized members to register for MAPERS 2025 Fall conference and be reimbursed; motion carried 4-0
• Approved July 25, 2025 pension payroll of $125,415.94; motion carried 4-0
• Approved Q2 2025 money manager fees totaling $8,265.61; motion carried 4-0

Beautification Commission

The commission unanimously approved the agenda for the August 6 meeting. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the July 2 meeting. No other actions or decisions were taken.

• Approved agenda (all ayes, no nays)
• Approved July 2 minutes (all ayes, no nays)

City Council

The City Council approved a $1,153,800 contract with Asphalt Specialists, LLC to repair a parking lot for USAG‑DTA. It also extended a three‑year agreement with Assessment Administrative Services, approved a resolution to issue municipal securities for capital improvements, and adopted the FY 26 Comprehensive Budget Amendment. Additional approvals included a $54,974 purchase of a chipper, a $14,015.98 payment to DTE for street‑light relocation, and appointments to the Local Officers Compensation Commission. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved appointment of Monis Ahsan (4‑yr) and Kimberley Orloski (2‑yr) to Local Officers Compensation Commission (4‑0)
• Accepted bids and awarded USAG‑DTA parking‑lot repair contract to Asphalt Specialists, LLC, up to $1,153,800 (4‑0)
• Extended 3‑year contract with Assessment Administrative Services, waiving bid requirement (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑006 to issue municipal securities for capital improvements (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of a chipper from Bandit, up to $54,974 (4‑0)
• Approved payment to DTE for relocation/removal of streetlights and poles, up to $14,015.98 (4‑0)
• Approved Comprehensive Budget Amendment FY 26 No. 1 (4‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (vouchers, minutes, public‑safety open house, overnight stay) (4‑0)

Board of Review

The Board voted unanimously to approve a recap of the taxable value for the parcel at 7355 Menge for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025. The Board also voted unanimously to table the poverty exemption appeal for 26704 Potomac Ct until the December meeting and to request additional documentation and an appearance from the applicant. Both motions received three AYE votes.

• Approved recap of taxable value for 7355 Menge for 2023‑2025 (3‑0)
• Tabled poverty exemption appeal for 26704 Potomac Ct until December and requested additional documentation (3‑0)

Downtown Development Authority

The board unanimously approved the FY2026 DDA budget as presented. It also waived the three‑bid requirement and approved a façade grant of up to $5,000 for signage at CryptKeepers Halloween Emporium. A separate façade grant of up to $5,000 was approved for Stosh’s Pizza signage. The financial report was tabled.

• Approved FY2026 DDA Budget (unanimously carried)
• Waived three‑bid requirement and approved façade grant for CryptKeepers Halloween Emporium, up to $5,000 (unanimously carried)
• Approved façade grant payment to Stosh’s Pizza for signage, up to $5,000 (unanimously carried)
• Tabled the financial report (unanimously carried)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing item IV (unanimously carried)
• Approved minutes from May 15, 2025 meeting (unanimously carried)
• Excused Chairman John Motyka, Mark Prentiss, and Hass Charara (unanimously carried)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (unanimously carried)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The board adopted the December 31 2024 actuarial valuation and approved the city’s required contribution of $1,200,095.00 for fiscal year 2026‑2027. It also approved a legal opinion granting a survivor benefit to Pamela Quirouet and a refund of $8,244.22 to Parker Redburn. Additional approvals included retirement and annuity actions for James Northrup and several financial reports and invoices.

• Approved city contribution $1,200,095.00 (4-0)
• Approved survivor benefit to Pamela Quirouet (4-0)
• Approved refund to Parker Redburn $8,244.22 (4-0)
• Approved James Northrup retirement pending EDRO (4-0)
• Approved James Northrup annuity withdrawal (4-0)
• Approved June 25 pension payroll $127,233.98 (4-0)
• Approved Fiduciary liability insurance invoice $5,995.00 (4-0)
• Approved GRS invoice $1,850.00 (4-0)

City Council

The Center Line City Council voted unanimously to approve the FY25‑26 SMART Municipal Credits agreement, new library copy rates, a roofing change order for the USAG‑DTA project, and an inter‑local cost‑sharing agreement with Warren for Stephens Road improvements. The council also approved continued engineering oversight for the 2025 TMF grant, a Letter of Understanding with the Command Officers Association of Michigan, the Water System Capital Improvement Plan, and a bundle of consent‑agenda items covering vouchers, meeting minutes, construction bids, rezoning and ordinance amendments.

• Approved FY25‑26 SMART Municipal and Community Credits agreement (4‑0)
• Approved library copy rates: $0.20 per B/W page, $1.00 per color page (4‑0)
• Approved Change Order #5 for KJP Roofing, up to $47,225.70 (4‑0)
• Approved Inter‑Local agreement with City of Warren for Stephens Road, $42,336.18 (4‑0)
• Approved continued engineering observation for 2025 TMF grant, up to $25,000.00 (4‑0)
• Approved Letter of Understanding with COAM, waiving 30‑day retirement notice (4‑0)
• Approved Water System Capital Improvement Plan (4‑0)
• Approved consent‑agenda items including vouchers, minutes, construction bids, rezoning and ordinance amendments (4‑0)

Beautification Commission

The commission met on July 2, 2025 and approved the meeting agenda. The minutes from the previous meeting were also approved. Members discussed the upcoming Beautification Recognition Award and a request for library flowers. No other formal actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (Janice Pockrandt, Sharon Arledge)
• Minutes approved (Sandy Arledge, Dennis Zelazny)

Beautification Commission

The commission approved its meeting agenda, the minutes from May 7, 2025, and the treasurer's report. Several action items were assigned, including adding a member email, purchasing flowers for the library garden, and designing new award categories. Signage for the Beautification Awards was posted.

• Agenda approved (motion by Bob, second by Kim)
• Minutes from May 7, 2025 approved (motion by Kim, second by Don)
• Treasurer's Report approved (motion by Bob, second by Kim)
• Jeff Krone's email ([email protected]) added to the commission list
• Dennis assigned to purchase flowers for two pots in front of the library
• Sharon assigned to design four new awards plus one business award
• Sign posting for the Center Line Beautification Awards completed

City Council

The council approved the FY2026 operating budget and tax rates, authorized the library to close additional days, and approved an engineering expense increase for water and sewer work. They rejected a cost proposal for a sidewalk inventory, waived the bid requirement for the MML Workers’ Compensation Fund, and approved routine consent‑agenda items and a budget amendment. They also appointed Mark Prentiss to the Downtown Development Authority for a four‑year term.

• Approved FY2026 City Operating Budget and Tax Rates (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved Library closure for additional days (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved engineering expense increase with Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick for water and sewer work (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Rejected cost proposal for sidewalk inventory engineering services (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Waived bid requirement and authorized payment for annual MML Workers’ Compensation Fund (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved appointment of Mark Prentiss to DDA for a 4‑year term (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑5 (vouchers, minutes, blood drive, meeting change, auction) (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 6: budget amendment (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)

Center Line Library Commission

The Commission approved the May circulation report after a motion by Eshtar Oraha and a second by Amanda Condic. The meeting was then formally adjourned at 5:32 PM with the same motion and second. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved May circulation report (motion by Eshtar Oraha, seconded by Amanda Condic)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:32 PM (motion by Eshtar Oraha, seconded by Amanda Condic)

Other Post Employment Benefits Advisory Committee

The committee approved its agenda and the February 11, 2025 minutes. Trustees appointed Suma to implement Mr. Brice’s equity‑trimming guidance and added GQG Partners to the watch list. The board also approved payment of first‑quarter money‑manager fees and a Graystone Consulting invoice. The meeting was adjourned at 1:38 p.m.

• Approved agenda (3‑0)
• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Received and filed BNY Mellon and Earnest SMID performance reports (3‑0)
• Appointed Trustee Suma to act on equity‑trimming recommendations (3‑0)
• Added GQG Partners to the watch list (3‑0)
• Approved payment of first‑quarter 2025 money‑manager fees totaling $6,916.80 (3‑0)
• Approved payment of Graystone Consulting invoice #10050525093 for $13,851.25 (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:38 p.m. (3‑0)

Budget Meetings

The council excused absent members Richard Moeller and Aaron Delikta. It adopted the meeting agenda as presented. It approved change orders #1‑4 for KJP Roofing and Sheet Metal, not to exceed $114,381.20, pending a notice to proceed from USAG‑DTA. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.

• Excused Councilmembers Richard Moeller and Aaron Delikta (3‑0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (3‑0)
• Approved change orders #1‑4 for KJP Roofing, up to $114,381.20, contingent on USAG‑DTA notice (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 PM (3‑0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority waived the three‑bid requirement and approved a grant of up to $5,000 for LED signage at Haney’s Family Restaurant, 24447 Van Dyke Ave. The board also directed the City Manager to explore purchasing Balkan Hall and approved routine items such as the agenda, minutes, financial report, a typo correction to the DDA Survey, and artwork for postcards. The meeting was adjourned at 4:52 p.m.

• Excused Gary Novak and Haas Charara from attendance (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from April 3, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved financial report as presented (motion carried)
• Directed City Manager to investigate purchase options for Balkan Hall (motion carried)
• Waived three‑bid requirement and approved grant up to $5,000 for LED signage at Haney’s Family Restaurant, 24447 Van Dyke Ave (motion carried; Mark Prentiss abstained)
• Approved typo correction to DDA Survey and artwork for postcards (motion carried)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (motion carried)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Center Line Police & Fire Retirement Commission approved its meeting agenda and the April 10 2025 minutes. It also approved the April 25 2025 pension payroll of $127,233.98 and related consulting and manager fees. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved May 13 2025 meeting agenda (5‑0)
• Approved April 10 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved April 25 2025 pension payroll of $127,233.98 (5‑0)
• Approved Morgan Stanley consulting invoice #10062025093 for $17,085.31 (5‑0)
• Approved first‑quarter 2025 money‑manager fees totaling $8,209.44 (5‑0)
• Received and filed Earnest SMID manager performance (5‑0)
• Received and filed Nuveen Real Estate succession announcement (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:42 p.m. (5‑0)

Budget Meetings

The City Council excused Mayor Binson from the meeting and adopted the agenda as presented. It approved a new water and sewer rate schedule to take effect after June 30, 2025. The council then adjourned the meeting at 7:45 PM.

• Excused Mayor Binson (4-0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (4-0)
• Adopted new water and sewer rate schedule effective June 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 PM (4-0)

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission approved its agenda and the May 7 2024 minutes. New members Jeff Krone and Peter Harenski were welcomed. Barb Bucher submitted a resignation, which was accepted. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved minutes from May 7 2024 (motion by Kimberley Orloski, seconded by Christina VanCleave)
• Welcomed new members Jeff Krone and Peter Harenski
• Accepted resignation of member Barb Bucher
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Kimberley Orloski, seconded by Todd Doughty, unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission adopted the meeting agenda as presented. It approved the December 4, 2024 Recreation Commission minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Dec 4 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved a change order for the Stephens Pump Station and CL‑S‑1 Meter Pit improvement up to $259,804.25, with a remaining contingency of $84,228.75. It also approved a 2‑year inter‑local agreement with the City of Warren for parks and recreation services not to exceed $24,000, rescinded Resolution 2018‑003 and imposed penalties for late property transfer affidavits, and approved an engineering cost increase of up to $73,385.46 for the 10‑mile water main crossing project. In addition, several solid‑waste and recycling service contracts and renewals were approved under the consent agenda. All motions passed unanimously 4‑0.

• Approved Change Order #1 for Stephens Pump Station & CL‑S‑1 Meter Pit ($259,804.25, $84,228.75 contingency) (4‑0)
• Approved 2‑year inter‑local agreement with City of Warren for parks & recreation services (up to $24,000) (4‑0)
• Rescinded Resolution 2018‑003 and imposed penalties for late property transfer affidavits (4‑0)
• Approved engineering cost increase with AEW for 10‑mile water main crossing (up to $73,385.46) (4‑0)
• Approved contract with AJP Commercial Shredding for confidential shredding services (up to $29,538.60) (4‑0)
• Approved renewal of solid‑waste, recycling, shredding agreement with US Army Garrison Detroit Arsenal for FY 2026 (up to $294,880.74) (4‑0)
• Approved renewal of recycling services agreement with Unlimited Recycling, Inc. (up to $124,411.00) (4‑0)
• Approved renewal of solid‑waste services agreement with GFL Environmental USA Inc. (up to $93,647.84) (4‑0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a series of actions, including a $425,000 concrete pavement repair contract, a $12,200 sale of 7521 Wood St, a 4% engineering rate increase, and several ordinance amendments and purchases. All items on the consent agenda and other requests were also approved without opposition.

• Approved sale of 7521 Wood St to Christina Roco for $12,200 (5-0)
• Authorized 4% engineering rate increase with AEW effective July 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of road salt up to $53,657.50 (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amendments to Chapter 74 Utilities/Water and Chapter 14 Buildings (5-0)
• Approved Virtual Academy Agreement for 21 public safety officers at $1,050 total (5-0)
• Awarded Rotary Park improvements to Genoa Contracting LLC, up to $121,048 plus $20,578.16 engineering costs (5-0)
• Approved purchase of used street sweeper from McQueen for up to $150,000 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Concrete Pavement Repair Program for $425,000 (5-0)

Center Line Library Commission

The Center Line Public Library Commission adopted its agenda for the meeting after a motion by Richard Moeller that received all ayes. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 2025 meeting by the same unanimous vote. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on circulation, Friends of the Library activities, and department programs, with no further decisions made.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous approval)
• Approved March 2025 minutes (unanimous approval)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved a façade and signage improvement grant of up to $5,000 for Stosh’s Pizza at 24312 Van Dyke Ave. The board also adopted the agenda, approved the January 23, 2025 minutes, accepted the treasury report, and adjourned the meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Jan 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted treasury report (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 façade/exterior improvement grant for Stosh’s Pizza (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission approved its agenda and the November 13, 2024 minutes, each by unanimous vote. Barb Bucher announced her resignation from the commission. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM after a motion to adjourn was carried.

• Approved agenda (unanimous, motion by Janice Pockrandt, seconded by Donald Arledge)
• Approved November 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous, motion by Sharon Arledge, seconded by Diana Taylor)
• Recorded resignation of member Barb Bucher
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous, motion by Janice Pockrandt, seconded by Kimberley Orloski)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission adopted the meeting agenda as presented. It approved the December 4, 2024 Recreation Commission minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Approved December 4, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)