Sterling Heights public meetings in 2024
4 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Ordinance Appeals I
The Sterling Heights Board of Ordinance Appeals will hold public hearings regarding variance requests and the abatement of nuisances. The meeting includes consideration of 26 specific property cases listed in the consent agenda. If a nuisance is determined, the Board may authorize city-led abatement with costs recorded as a lien against the property.
- Review of 26 property cases (G24-0110 through G24-0134)
- Public hearings for nuisance abatement
- Approval of June 24, 2024 meeting minutes
Local Development Finance Authority
The Local Development Finance Authority is reviewing several contracts and operational changes for the Velocity program. This includes appointments for a Program Director and a Gateway Representative. The board is also considering lease addendum approvals and new service contracts for CRM and sustainability planning.
- $150,000 annual contract for Paula Macpherson as Velocity Program Director
- Contract for Rick Venet / ROI Strategic Business Solutions as Velocity Lead EIR & Gateway Representative
- Lease addendum for AGS at the Velocity Center
- CRM service contract with Start Up Space (SUS)
- Strategiz contract for focus groups and a sustainability plan
Board of Ordinance Appeals I
The Board will hold a public hearing to consider variance requests and nuisance abatement cases. Proposed items include installing privacy fences in front yard setbacks and reclassifying a dog as dangerous.
- Variance request for a 6’ privacy fence at 33029 Shrewsbury Drive
- Variance request for a 6’ privacy fence at 13065 Beresford Drive
- Variance request for a 6’ privacy fence at 35851 Dunston Drive
- Reclassification of a dog from potentially dangerous to dangerous at 15095 Sylvia Court
General Employees Retirement Board
The General Employees Retirement Board will review retirement applications for Kathryn Quell and Eric Roman. The board is also scheduled to conduct an annual review of pension adjustments and service provider RFP status. Additionally, the meeting includes a review of May 2024 bank statements from Comerica Bank and Morgan Stanley.
- Retirement approval for Kathryn Quell
- Retirement application for Eric Roman
- Annual review of 'Initial 70% AFC Limit' adjustments
- Review of RFP status for service providers
- GRS Annual Fee Agreement and GASB 67/68 Fee Letter