Sterling Heights public meetings in 2022

Sustainability Commission

The Commission reviewed a SWOT analysis of the Sustainability Plan and discussed a resolution to expand membership to 7-11 members. A motion was passed to postpone approval of the resolution to allow for changes. The Office of Planning provided updates on a tree survey and an electric vehicle charging station study.

• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Postponed approval of resolution to expand Sustainability Commission membership (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Corridor Improvement Authority

The Corridor Improvement Authority approved letters of intent to purchase 8500 Riverland Drive and 43260 Van Dyke. The Board authorized the purchase agreement for 8500 Riverland Drive and approved due diligence expenses for both properties. A further meeting is required before the purchase of 43260 Van Dyke.

• Approved agenda (All-None)
• Approved July 13, 2022 meeting minutes (All-None)
• Approved letters of intent to purchase 8500 Riverland Drive and 43260 Van Dyke (All-None)
• Authorized purchase agreement for 8500 Riverland Drive (All-None)
• Authorized due diligence related expenses for both properties (All-None)

City Council

City Council introduced the first amendment to the 2022/23 Appropriations Ordinance and a map amendment to conditionally rezone property for the Ryan Pointe Apartments. The council also approved several road resurfacing agreements and board appointments.

• Introduced first amendment to 2022/23 Appropriations Ordinance
• Introduced conditional rezoning of Ryan Road property to RM-3 for 55-unit apartment complex
• Approved $6.7M in bill payments
• Approved hazardous household material disposal bid to ERG Environmental Services
• Approved $51,000 tactical training contract with Northern Red Inc.
• Approved asphalt resurfacing agreements for Metropolitan Pkwy, Schoenherr Rd, and 14 Mile Rd
• Appointed Debie Thao and Richard Giltz to Water System Advisory Council
• Appointed Michael Venetis to Housing Commission

Planning Commission

The provided minutes contain only page markers and no record of actions, votes, or discussions. No substantive decisions were documented in the source text.

Board of Ordinance Appeals I

The provided minutes for the December 12, 2022, meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of blank pages.

City Council

City Council approved a consent agenda including $3,827,080.06 in bill payments and several service contracts. The council also formally received the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, which showed a net position increase of $1.1 million.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $3,827,080.06 (7-0)
• Awarded $153,910 Senior Center restroom renovation bid to In-Line Construction, Inc. (7-0)
• Awarded street tree pruning bid to Wonsey Tree Service, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $255,604 purchase of a transport ambulance from Halt Fire, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $12,476.54 purchase of a horn speaker system from Teoma Systems (7-0)
• Approved $34,000 proposal to Song & Spirit, Inc. for a mosaic tile mural (7-0)
• Received and filed the FY2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (7-0)
• Scheduled strategic planning session for January 23, 2023 (7-0)

Historical Commission

The Commission approved the corrected minutes from October 6, 2022. Members coordinated schedules for Upton House tours and planned a flower sale for May 13, 2023. The board also discussed archival discrepancies and upcoming exhibits.

• Approved agenda
• Approved corrected October 6, 2022 minutes
• Scheduled January 8 tour (Harvey and Krol)
• Scheduled February 12 tour (Connor and Ortwein)
• Approved flower sale for May 13, 2023
• Decided to keep Christmas display until mid-January

Local Development Finance Authority

The Local Development Finance Authority approved three lease agreements for the Velocity Building and a renewal insurance premium. The board also received an update on community management and 2022 metrics.

• Approved $0/month six-month lease with NOXMAT GmbH
• Approved month-to-month lease with LivePicture at $243.00/month
• Approved one-year lease with National Advanced Mobility Consortium at $1,000.00/month
• Approved $12,903.00 insurance renewal premium with Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the 2023 library closing dates and the minutes from the September 19, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed building statistics and received a draft of the strategic planning document for feedback. Capital budget requests for 2023-24 were presented, including an outreach vehicle and equipment for the programming center.

• Approved 2023 Library Closing Dates
• Approved September 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

CommUNITY Alliance

The Alliance identified four priority items for the DEI Checklist and scheduled several 2023 workshops and events. The group also agreed to cancel its December meeting and accepted the resignation of member Ricardo Harris.

• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Identified DEI priorities: restroom signage, Delia Park ramped bleachers, participant scholarships, and inclusive marketing
• Scheduled Unity Workshop for February 14, 2023
• Scheduled Human Library event for April 13, 6-9pm at the Community Center
• Scheduled Disability Workshop for March 1, 6-8pm at the Community Center
• Rescheduled February meeting to February 22
• Accepted resignation of Ricardo Harris
• Unanimously agreed to cancel the December meeting

Sustainability Commission

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed updates to the impervious surface ordinance, tree canopy studies, and the feasibility of tracking city carbon emissions.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved September 21 minutes (5-0)
• Approved October 19 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Youth Advisory Board

The board reviewed a high school art contest for clean water and participated in a Parks and Recreation Master Plan focus group. Members reviewed the 19-20 strategic plan and identified mental health as a priority focus topic for the youth population.

• Discussed priority of mental health issues within the youth population
• Discussed inviting Councilwoman Deanna Koski to a YAB Day in the Life event
• Participated in Parks and Recreation Master Plan focus group led by Adam Young

City Council

City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding to expand overtime eligibility for special events to all police officers. The council also approved a consent agenda featuring multiple equipment purchases and service contracts. Additionally, the City Manager announced a $1.8 million award for a new pathway along Dobry.

• Approved MOU to expand special event overtime eligibility to all police officers (6-0)
• Approved $12,035,084.26 in bill payments (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Toro swivel-tracked mud buggy for $21,062 (6-0)
• Approved VMware and Veeam annual licenses for $55,665.20 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of two Freightliner chassis for $277,409 and two dump bodies for $217,096 (6-0)
• Approved bid for firefighter ballistic vests from Municipal Emergency Services (6-0)
• Approved $19,165 for Graykey technology subscription and budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved $176,560.24 for audio-video upgrades at 41-A District Court (6-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission appointed Scott Lucas to a term ending August 15, 2027. The board also approved the Police Officer and Firefighter eligibility lists effective November 15, 2022.

• Approved Police Officer eligibility list effective Nov 15, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved Firefighter eligibility list effective Nov 15, 2022 (2-0)
• Appointed Scott Lucas to the Commission for a term ending Aug 15, 2027 (2-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (2-0)
• Approved Aug 31, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)

Board of Ordinance Appeals I

The provided minutes for the November 14, 2022, meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of blank pages.

Planning Commission

The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of blank pages.

Housing Commission

The Commission approved several resolutions regarding resident repair charges, loan program guidelines, and the 2023 meeting schedule. The board also accepted financial and management reports for the Voucher Program and Schoenherr Towers.

• Approved Schoenherr Towers Operating Summaries (All Ayes)
• Approved Voucher Program Operating Summaries (All Ayes)
• Accepted monthly management reports from Fourmidable (All Ayes)
• Approved housing assistance program register and utility payables (All Ayes)
• Approved resident repair charges under Resolution 2022-11-1 (All Ayes)
• Approved SEMAP certification report under Resolution 2022-11-02 (All Ayes)
• Approved Home & Property Improved Loan Program guideline changes under Resolution 2022-11-03 (All Ayes)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule under Resolution 2022-11-04 (All Ayes)

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss a Halloween decoration contest. The agenda includes approval of minutes from September 7, 2022, and communication from citizens.

• Halloween decoration contest

The commission voted on winners for three categories of residential Halloween decorations. Members discussed potential native plant sales and the placement of a 2023 monarch weigh station. The group agreed to purchase new commission polo shirts.

• Approved September 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Selected winners for Best Horrific, Best Happy Fall, and Best Spooky Halloween decor
• Agreed to purchase new Beautification polo shirts

Arts Commission

The commission approved a Featured Artist for February and March. Members discussed potential public art projects, including a mosaic tile mural and military memorials, and reviewed available funds for the Arts Endowment Fund.

• Approved minutes of October 4, 2022 meeting
• Approved Featured Artist for February and March

City Council

City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Lakeside OOTB Ventures, LLC to transform Lakeside Mall into a mixed-use town center. The council also approved a new police command officers' contract and a new city planning job classification.

• Approved MOU for Lakeside Mall redevelopment (5-2)
• Approved Police Command Officers Association CBA for July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025 (All Yes)
• Approved MOU creating Assistant City Planner/City Development Manager position (All Yes)
• Approved purchase of 8 motor vehicles from Signature Ford-Lincoln and 1 GMC Yukon (All Yes)
• Approved purchase of Bobcat compact excavator and trailer for $90,096.07 (All Yes)
• Awarded snow removal bid to Techseven Co. (All Yes)
• Awarded asphalt materials bid to Cadillac Asphalt, LLC (All Yes)
• Approved $29,953.39 for security cameras at ballot drop boxes and Clinton River Storage Facility (All Yes)

Board of Ordinance Appeals I

The Board of Ordinance Appeals approved three fence variance requests (G22-0293, G22-0294, G22-0303) for corner-lot homeowners, each with conditions including permit approval. It also declared public nuisances on four properties (G22-0312, G22-0321, G22-0325, G22-0328) and ordered abatement by deadlines ranging from October 28 to November 11, 2022, authorizing liens if violations persist. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved fence variance at 36701 Weber Drive (5-0)
• Approved fence variance at 40880 Lafayette Drive (5-0)
• Approved fence variance at 36616 Chene Drive (5-0)
• Declared nuisance at 33049 Wendy Drive, abatement by Oct 31 (5-0)
• Declared nuisance at 12322 Sorrento Boulevard, abatement by Oct 28 (5-0)
• Declared nuisance at 42035 Gainsley Drive, abatement by Nov 11 (5-0)
• Declared nuisance at 2226 Camel Drive, abatement by Oct 31 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 18 nuisance declarations and prior minutes (5-0)

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will meet to discuss upcoming agenda items. Discussion includes approving meeting dates for 2022/2023, jurying beautification awards, and preparing for the fall quarterly luncheon.

• Approval of 2022/2023 Meeting Dates
• 2022 Beautification Awards Jurying
• Fall Quarterly Luncheon Preparation

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to conduct routine business and review personnel lists. The primary action item is the approval of the Police Lieutenant Eligibility List.

• Review and approval of Police Lieutenant Eligibility List

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission is meeting to discuss preparations for seeds and flyers. The body will also address planting for the Library Children’s Garden.

• Seed and flyer preparation
• Library Children’s Garden planting

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission is holding a regular meeting to review agenda items. The primary topic of discussion is spring projects.

• Discussion of Spring Projects

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission is holding a regular meeting to conduct internal elections and review contest entries. The body will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Snowman Contest Judging

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review and approve an amended Firefighter eligibility list. The meeting includes a roll call of commission members and a period for communications from citizens.

• Review and approval of amended Firefighter eligibility list