Veterans Committee Rescinds Flag Funds for Banner as City Budget Decision Awaits
The Royal Oak Veterans Events Committee has reallocated $2,000 originally set aside for the Field of Honor, voting to rescind that appropriation and instead approve up to $2,000 for a Veterans Day banner across Main Street. The moves were among the few decided actions during a two-week period dominated by agenda-only meetings, including a City Commission session where adoption of the next fiscal year’s budget was up for a public hearing and vote.
City Commission
The June 22 City Commission agenda included a public hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act. Commissioners were also scheduled to take a final vote on rezoning 2800 West 14 Mile Road to a Planned Unit Development, hold a public hearing on a brownfield plan at 414 East Hudson Avenue, and consider a demolition contract for the Clock Tower and a seventh amendment to the General Motors Dream Cruise License Agreement. As minutes were not published, outcomes of those votes are not yet known.
Veterans Events Committee
Meeting on June 23, the Veterans Events Committee adopted two motions without recorded vote tallies. Members rescinded a previous $2,000 appropriation for new American flags and maintenance materials for the Field of Honor, and separately approved spending up to $2,000 for a Veterans Day banner to hang across Main Street.
Library Board
The Library Board convened June 23 with a portion of the meeting in closed session under the Open Meetings Act for a personnel evaluation. In open session, the board was set to discuss proposed adjustments to part-time staff pay scales and wages for the coming fiscal year, and to review financial reports for May 2026 and the director’s monthly report.
Other Boards and Commissions
The Environmental Advisory Board on June 24 was scheduled to elect a vice chair and discuss a Royal Oak Civic Foundation Grant opportunity, along with updates on library education events and Oakland County Earth Day.
The Historical Commission the same day planned to review potential amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance, as well as updates on the Orson Starr House, including a side porch project, a new sign, and upcoming events like Civil War Day and Ghost Tours.
The Human Rights Commission on June 30 was slated to hear updates on community focus groups and recaps of recent Pride and Juneteenth events.
Coming up
No upcoming public meetings were listed for the next 14 days as of the data provided.
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