1 00:00:30,755 --> 00:00:31,245 Good evening. 2 00:00:32,565 --> 00:00:34,805 I call the regular Auburn Hill City Council meeting to order 3 00:00:35,105 --> 00:00:39,165 of July, 2026 order at 7:00 PM I'd like 4 00:00:39,165 --> 00:00:40,525 to welcome everyone to the meeting tonight. 5 00:00:40,525 --> 00:00:41,805 Thank you for being here. But 6 00:00:41,805 --> 00:00:43,485 before we begin, will you please stand 7 00:00:43,505 --> 00:00:44,645 for our Pledge of Allegiance? 8 00:00:48,185 --> 00:00:50,165 Pledge of Allegiance to the flag 9 00:00:50,705 --> 00:00:52,325 of the United States of America 10 00:00:53,025 --> 00:00:56,805 and Republic stands Nation 11 00:00:57,335 --> 00:01:01,885 under God, indivisible, with routine and justice for all. 12 00:01:10,035 --> 00:01:11,905 Thank you. Clerk Pierce, will you please call the roll? 13 00:01:12,915 --> 00:01:17,465 Mayor Hawkins. Here. Mr. Ferguson. Here. Dr. Fletcher? 14 00:01:17,575 --> 00:01:18,785 Here. Mr. Knight? 15 00:01:19,335 --> 00:01:24,025 Here. Mr. Soff? Here. Mr. Moniz? Here. Ms. 16 00:01:24,265 --> 00:01:26,065 Verbeck is absent. We have a quorum. 17 00:01:26,315 --> 00:01:29,065 Thank you. Clerk Pierce. Counsel tonight Item 18 00:01:29,095 --> 00:01:30,345 four is approval of the minutes. 19 00:01:31,075 --> 00:01:32,705 We'll begin this evening with minutes 20 00:01:32,725 --> 00:01:33,985 to approve for one meeting. 21 00:01:34,085 --> 00:01:37,505 The minutes are for city council regular meeting minutes 22 00:01:37,505 --> 00:01:39,425 dated July 6th, 2026. 23 00:01:41,175 --> 00:01:43,745 Council, I'll be open for a motion for item four A. 24 00:01:51,605 --> 00:01:53,125 Mr. Knight? Yes, 25 00:01:53,925 --> 00:01:54,925 Mr. 26 00:01:54,925 --> 00:01:57,725 Mayor, I move the approved amendments of July 6th 27 00:01:57,915 --> 00:02:00,445 with any revisions. 28 00:02:00,935 --> 00:02:04,445 Thank you Mr. Knight. Second. Thank you Mr. Moniz. 29 00:02:04,705 --> 00:02:08,485 Any discussion on the motion? Now we are ready to vote. 30 00:02:09,625 --> 00:02:14,405 Mr. Knight? Yes. Mr. Moniz? Yes. Mr. Soff? Yes. 31 00:02:14,785 --> 00:02:18,765 Dr. Fletcher? Yes. Mr. Ferguson? Yes. Mayor Hawkins? 32 00:02:18,865 --> 00:02:20,165 Yes. Motion carries. 33 00:02:20,295 --> 00:02:25,245 Thank you. Clerk Pierce. Council item five. Item five. 34 00:02:25,245 --> 00:02:26,605 Appointments and presentations. 35 00:02:26,605 --> 00:02:30,005 Council, we do have three reappointments this evening. 36 00:02:30,855 --> 00:02:32,005 We'll do them separately. 37 00:02:32,945 --> 00:02:35,445 The motion five A is the motion 38 00:02:35,545 --> 00:02:37,685 to confirm the reappointment of Mr. 39 00:02:37,825 --> 00:02:41,365 Sam Beum to the plan commission ending in July 31st, 2029. 40 00:02:43,185 --> 00:02:44,685 You all saw the information in my packet. 41 00:02:44,925 --> 00:02:48,085 I was recommended by Director Cohen 42 00:02:48,085 --> 00:02:49,805 and I certainly agree that Mr. 43 00:02:50,155 --> 00:02:52,725 Bedo has done a fantastic job on our planning commission. 44 00:02:52,825 --> 00:02:56,125 So I'll be open for a motion. 45 00:03:00,305 --> 00:03:03,645 Mr. Mayor, Mr. Ferguson move 46 00:03:03,665 --> 00:03:05,925 To confirm the reappointment of San Beon 47 00:03:06,185 --> 00:03:10,045 to the Planning Commission ending on July 31st, 2029. 48 00:03:11,455 --> 00:03:15,325 Thank you Mr. Ferguson. Second. Thank you. Mr. Moniz. 49 00:03:16,305 --> 00:03:19,405 Any discussion that we are ready to vote? 50 00:03:20,425 --> 00:03:24,805 Mr. Ferguson? Yes. Mr. Moniz? Yes. Mr. Knight? 51 00:03:27,385 --> 00:03:29,605 Yes. Mr. Soff? 52 00:03:29,825 --> 00:03:33,085 Yes. Dr. Fletcher? Yes. Mayor Hawkins? Yes. 53 00:03:33,425 --> 00:03:34,685 Motion carries. Thank 54 00:03:34,685 --> 00:03:35,685 You. 55 00:03:35,685 --> 00:03:37,205 Clerk Pierce. Council item five B is a motion 56 00:03:37,265 --> 00:03:39,365 to confirm the reappointment of Dominic Patrick 57 00:03:39,465 --> 00:03:42,325 to the planning commission ending July 31st, 2029. 58 00:03:42,955 --> 00:03:45,645 Also, you saw any packet after consultative with Mr. Cohen 59 00:03:45,645 --> 00:03:48,445 and I recommend that this outstanding individual also be 60 00:03:48,445 --> 00:03:49,845 reappointed to the Planning Commission. 61 00:03:49,865 --> 00:03:52,765 Is there any discussion or questions? 62 00:03:53,865 --> 00:03:55,645 If not, I'll be open for a motion. Mr. 63 00:03:55,655 --> 00:03:57,605 Mayor, Mr. Ferguson move 64 00:03:57,605 --> 00:04:00,165 To confirm the reappointment of Dominic Patras 65 00:04:00,165 --> 00:04:03,565 to the Planning Commission ending on July 31st, 2029. 66 00:04:04,695 --> 00:04:09,525 Thank you. Second. Second, Mr. Monice. 67 00:04:09,525 --> 00:04:13,245 Thank you very much. Any discussion? We're ready to vote. 68 00:04:14,065 --> 00:04:18,725 Mr. Ferguson? Yes. Mr. Moniz? Yes. Dr. Fletcher? Yes. 69 00:04:19,225 --> 00:04:23,325 Mr. Knight? Yes. Mr. Soff? Yes. Mayor Hawkins? 70 00:04:23,505 --> 00:04:24,805 Yes. Motion carries. 71 00:04:25,215 --> 00:04:28,005 Thank you. Clerk Pierce. Council item five C is a motion 72 00:04:28,005 --> 00:04:29,965 to confirm the reappointment of San be Dune 73 00:04:29,965 --> 00:04:34,005 to the zoning board of appeals ending July 31st, 2029. 74 00:04:34,415 --> 00:04:36,205 Again, after consulting with Mr. Cohen, 75 00:04:36,205 --> 00:04:38,245 he's done a fantastic job on that board as well 76 00:04:38,865 --> 00:04:42,685 and I will be recommending he be reappointed to that board. 77 00:04:43,145 --> 00:04:46,645 Any any questions? Mr. Mayor for more? 78 00:04:46,705 --> 00:04:48,885 Oh, Mr. Knight, 79 00:04:50,305 --> 00:04:51,305 Mr. 80 00:04:51,305 --> 00:04:54,405 Make a made a comment. I meant to do it on the first motion. 81 00:04:55,305 --> 00:04:59,885 Sam has served us with Distinction Faithful. 82 00:05:00,115 --> 00:05:02,845 He's one of the longest serving members 83 00:05:03,025 --> 00:05:06,645 of the Planning Commission and on the Board of Appeal 84 00:05:06,745 --> 00:05:09,885 and I really appreciate his contribution. 85 00:05:11,255 --> 00:05:14,085 Thank you, Mr. Knight. Mr. Mayor, Mr. 86 00:05:14,295 --> 00:05:16,245 Marza, you ready for a motion? 87 00:05:16,675 --> 00:05:19,045 Well, I'd also like to admit to the council 88 00:05:19,185 --> 00:05:20,485 or to also to the audience. 89 00:05:20,485 --> 00:05:21,445 These are reappointments and 90 00:05:21,445 --> 00:05:22,405 they're not required to be here. 91 00:05:22,405 --> 00:05:25,285 Just for the record, Mr. Marza, I'll be open for a motion. 92 00:05:25,595 --> 00:05:28,525 Okay. I'll move to confirm the reappointment of Sam Bedoin 93 00:05:28,525 --> 00:05:32,725 to the zoning board of appeals ending on July 31st, 2029. 94 00:05:32,985 --> 00:05:36,285 Second. Thank you Mr. Moniz. Thank you Mr. Ferguson. 95 00:05:36,285 --> 00:05:39,685 Any discussion on motion that we are ready to vote? 96 00:05:40,745 --> 00:05:45,165 Mr. Soff? Yes. Mr. Ferguson? Yes. Mr. Moniz? Yes. 97 00:05:45,865 --> 00:05:48,085 Dr. Fletcher? Yes. Mr. Knight? 98 00:05:49,145 --> 00:05:52,325 Yes. Mayor Hawkins? Yes. Motion carries. 99 00:05:52,335 --> 00:05:56,765 Thank you. Clerk Pierce. Council 100 00:05:56,795 --> 00:05:58,005 item five, I'm sorry. 101 00:05:58,005 --> 00:05:59,725 Item six is our public comment. 102 00:05:59,795 --> 00:06:02,205 This is a reminder that this time on the agenda is reserved 103 00:06:02,205 --> 00:06:04,045 for council to hear comments from items 104 00:06:04,115 --> 00:06:05,765 that are not on tonight's agenda. 105 00:06:06,255 --> 00:06:07,845 Those who do come forward, please remember 106 00:06:07,845 --> 00:06:09,525 that you have a time limit of three minutes. 107 00:06:09,985 --> 00:06:12,085 We have cards to fill out prior to the meeting to request 108 00:06:12,085 --> 00:06:16,965 to speak, and tonight I have one card and that is from Ms. 109 00:06:16,965 --> 00:06:17,965 Julianne Boser. 110 00:06:22,395 --> 00:06:25,245 Good evening ladies, gentlemen of the city Council. 111 00:06:25,665 --> 00:06:29,005 It is I here again, once again to talk about data centers. 112 00:06:31,985 --> 00:06:36,285 It, you know, I understand that the Dana Center, 113 00:06:36,435 --> 00:06:39,805 that is a foregone conclusion at Oakland University 114 00:06:40,105 --> 00:06:43,045 and all of us that are against it. 115 00:06:43,105 --> 00:06:45,445 We hope that it does not pass due diligence, 116 00:06:46,345 --> 00:06:47,965 but I once again come to you 117 00:06:47,965 --> 00:06:51,005 and ask that you consider enacting a moratorium so 118 00:06:51,005 --> 00:06:53,365 that no further data centers can be built 119 00:06:53,625 --> 00:06:54,845 within our city limits. 120 00:06:55,225 --> 00:06:57,445 As you know, we have a lot of property, a lot 121 00:06:57,445 --> 00:07:01,205 of industrial zoned property, which could make it attractive 122 00:07:01,385 --> 00:07:04,565 for these data centers and I, 123 00:07:05,265 --> 00:07:07,365 and this can't be about the bottom line. 124 00:07:07,485 --> 00:07:08,805 I know many of you personally 125 00:07:09,145 --> 00:07:12,565 and I know that you care about your city more than profits. 126 00:07:12,915 --> 00:07:15,085 This is about the political will to 127 00:07:15,635 --> 00:07:20,245 protect our community from the noise, the light, the cost 128 00:07:20,245 --> 00:07:23,765 of electricity, the cost to our environment, our climate, 129 00:07:23,985 --> 00:07:28,165 our water, and the data centers and of, 130 00:07:28,385 --> 00:07:29,845 and for that matter, 131 00:07:29,905 --> 00:07:33,605 the Amazon drones are not gonna attract more businesses 132 00:07:34,025 --> 00:07:37,445 nor builders for new homes or buyers for our community. 133 00:07:38,075 --> 00:07:40,605 It's about our parks, it's about our beautiful parks, 134 00:07:40,695 --> 00:07:43,725 about our walkable, wonderful downtown, 135 00:07:44,025 --> 00:07:45,445 our community, our people. 136 00:07:46,345 --> 00:07:49,485 So once again, I'm asking you to have the political will 137 00:07:49,745 --> 00:07:51,325 as in other recent cities 138 00:07:51,395 --> 00:07:54,605 that just passed moratoriums including the city of Houghton, 139 00:07:55,245 --> 00:07:58,445 the city of East Lansing, city of Lansing, city of Warren, 140 00:07:58,465 --> 00:07:59,925 and the city of Sterling Heights. 141 00:07:59,925 --> 00:08:01,525 Those are just a few in the last month. 142 00:08:01,865 --> 00:08:03,005 The list grows and grows. 143 00:08:03,005 --> 00:08:06,045 We're over 60 cities within the state of Michigan 144 00:08:06,425 --> 00:08:10,645 and once again, we can't wait for the state legislation to, 145 00:08:10,715 --> 00:08:12,605 there's many bills put forth to 146 00:08:13,555 --> 00:08:16,125 stop data centers from expanding in the state. 147 00:08:16,305 --> 00:08:18,965 We need individual cities to come through for its people 148 00:08:19,785 --> 00:08:23,605 and to enact a moratorium I would act, I would also like you 149 00:08:23,605 --> 00:08:28,325 to consider possibly updating your 150 00:08:28,325 --> 00:08:29,485 noise ordinances. 151 00:08:29,645 --> 00:08:31,125 I did a little research on this 152 00:08:31,385 --> 00:08:34,645 and there is a c weighted scale when evaluating noise 153 00:08:34,645 --> 00:08:35,925 pollution from data centers. 154 00:08:36,945 --> 00:08:39,845 And so I'm asking that you update your noise ordinances 155 00:08:39,845 --> 00:08:41,405 to use a c weighted scale. 156 00:08:42,575 --> 00:08:44,485 Again, I don't know anything about this, so 157 00:08:45,285 --> 00:08:47,685 I don't know the tech technicalities of this. 158 00:08:47,785 --> 00:08:49,765 I'm just putting this forth for you to look into 159 00:08:49,785 --> 00:08:50,845 and possibly consider 160 00:08:51,275 --> 00:08:53,765 that evaluates noise pollution from data centers. 161 00:08:53,945 --> 00:08:56,245 The scale better measures the impact 162 00:08:56,245 --> 00:08:59,645 of data center noise pollution than the a weighted scale 163 00:08:59,675 --> 00:09:03,365 typically used in city and county noise ordinances today. 164 00:09:04,945 --> 00:09:07,805 So again, just asking you to have the political will 165 00:09:07,865 --> 00:09:11,445 to enact a moratorium for our community 166 00:09:11,465 --> 00:09:14,205 and keep us safe from these data centers 167 00:09:14,345 --> 00:09:16,085 and enriching the billionaires. 168 00:09:16,215 --> 00:09:17,215 Thank you. 169 00:09:18,575 --> 00:09:21,765 Thank you Ms. B. Appreciate that. Wrote down some notes. 170 00:09:23,465 --> 00:09:24,965 Is there anyone else in the audience that wish 171 00:09:24,965 --> 00:09:27,045 to speak on an item that is not on tonight's agenda? 172 00:09:28,105 --> 00:09:29,245 If so, please come forward 173 00:09:32,785 --> 00:09:33,805 Seeing none here. 174 00:09:33,835 --> 00:09:36,325 None. Thank you very much. 175 00:09:37,695 --> 00:09:39,205 We'll move to item seven, 176 00:09:39,495 --> 00:09:42,005 which is our consent agenda again, council. 177 00:09:42,025 --> 00:09:43,845 All items listed are considered to be routine 178 00:09:43,865 --> 00:09:46,085 by city council and will be enacted by one motion. 179 00:09:46,085 --> 00:09:47,765 There will be no separate discussion on these items 180 00:09:48,265 --> 00:09:50,645 unless the council members shall request in which the item 181 00:09:50,675 --> 00:09:52,445 will be removed from the consent agenda 182 00:09:53,105 --> 00:09:55,605 and will be considered in its normal sequence. 183 00:09:56,075 --> 00:09:58,725 Counsel this evening we have three items on our consent 184 00:09:58,725 --> 00:10:02,605 agenda and they're listed under item seven A through seven C 185 00:10:03,695 --> 00:10:07,365 seven A are our planning, our boards and commission minutes, 186 00:10:07,465 --> 00:10:11,045 and we have planning commission minutes from July 8th, 2026. 187 00:10:11,695 --> 00:10:14,325 Seven B is a motion to adopt a resolution to apply 188 00:10:14,345 --> 00:10:16,525 for state disaster grant funds related 189 00:10:16,545 --> 00:10:18,565 to the GOWA water main break. 190 00:10:19,225 --> 00:10:21,685 And seven C is a motion to approve the purchase 191 00:10:21,705 --> 00:10:24,005 of replacement data storage equipment 192 00:10:24,025 --> 00:10:28,045 and budget amendment guardian Auburn Hills Police 193 00:10:28,045 --> 00:10:29,485 Department counsel. 194 00:10:30,225 --> 00:10:32,165 The consent agenda is before you for consideration 195 00:10:32,425 --> 00:10:34,685 unless there are any items that you'll like removed 196 00:10:35,505 --> 00:10:36,725 and we do have staff available 197 00:10:36,785 --> 00:10:38,365 to answer any questions that you may have. 198 00:10:41,785 --> 00:10:46,165 Mr. Mayor, You the right this time Dr. Fletcher 199 00:10:48,155 --> 00:10:51,285 Move to accept the consent agenda. 200 00:10:51,355 --> 00:10:54,245 Item seven A one seven B seven C 201 00:10:57,095 --> 00:10:58,095 Second. 202 00:10:58,285 --> 00:11:01,315 Thank you Dr. Feer. Thank you Mr. Ferguson. 203 00:11:02,505 --> 00:11:04,355 Councilor the motion. Is there any questions? 204 00:11:04,575 --> 00:11:06,075 If not, we are ready to vote. 205 00:11:07,975 --> 00:11:12,835 Dr. Fletcher? Yes. Mr. Ferguson? Yes. Mr. Knight? Yes. 206 00:11:13,175 --> 00:11:17,955 Mr. Moniz? Yes. Mr. Soff? Yes. Mayor Hawkins? 207 00:11:18,255 --> 00:11:19,595 Yes. Motion carries. 208 00:11:19,685 --> 00:11:22,475 Thank you. Clerk Pierce Council eight, 209 00:11:22,475 --> 00:11:23,475 unfinished business. 210 00:11:23,575 --> 00:11:26,075 We do not have any unfinished business items tonight. 211 00:11:28,175 --> 00:11:31,035 Number nine, on the agendas new business items. 212 00:11:31,455 --> 00:11:34,075 We do have two items listed under new business evening 213 00:11:34,385 --> 00:11:36,235 beginning nine A and nine B 214 00:11:36,335 --> 00:11:39,555 and we will begin with nine A council. 215 00:11:39,585 --> 00:11:42,115 Nine A is a motion to amend the text of zoning ordinance 216 00:11:42,625 --> 00:11:46,355 article eight B one limited business districts 217 00:11:46,355 --> 00:11:49,435 and Article nine B two general business districts. 218 00:11:49,435 --> 00:11:50,955 And for that I'll call our director 219 00:11:50,955 --> 00:11:52,715 of Community Development, Mr. Steve Cohen, 220 00:11:53,575 --> 00:11:54,725 Mayor, mayor Hawkins 221 00:11:54,725 --> 00:11:57,605 and members of the city council in to 222 00:11:57,865 --> 00:11:59,405 to provide background on this amendment. 223 00:11:59,505 --> 00:12:02,405 In November of 2022, the Auburn Hills voters 224 00:12:03,285 --> 00:12:04,925 approved an ordinance requiring the city 225 00:12:04,945 --> 00:12:08,045 to allow at least four adult use marijuana establishments 226 00:12:08,745 --> 00:12:10,845 as a result of that voter mandate. 227 00:12:11,025 --> 00:12:14,685 The city council completed a competitive selection process 228 00:12:14,825 --> 00:12:17,765 and awarded four licenses in November, 2024. 229 00:12:18,875 --> 00:12:21,645 Last month, the city council approved a transfer, one 230 00:12:21,645 --> 00:12:23,365 of those licenses held 231 00:12:23,385 --> 00:12:27,405 by Peace Stone Incorporated from 1801 North Up Deck Road 232 00:12:27,545 --> 00:12:30,045 to 4 1 4 1 Joslin Road. 233 00:12:30,635 --> 00:12:33,325 Because the zoning ordinance identifies approved marijuana 234 00:12:33,325 --> 00:12:36,125 established locations by specific parcel, 235 00:12:36,585 --> 00:12:38,125 the ordinance must now be amended 236 00:12:38,125 --> 00:12:40,325 to reflect the recently approved relocation. 237 00:12:41,525 --> 00:12:43,765 Specifically the proposed amendment adds the Peace Stone 238 00:12:43,825 --> 00:12:45,445 Joslin Road location to the list 239 00:12:45,445 --> 00:12:47,805 of approved locations in the B two district. 240 00:12:48,265 --> 00:12:51,725 And since the former Peace Stone Updyke Road location is now 241 00:12:52,025 --> 00:12:53,165 no longer moving forward, 242 00:12:53,795 --> 00:12:55,765 that will be removed from the V one district 243 00:12:55,765 --> 00:12:58,045 and that section will be removed in its entirety. 244 00:12:59,135 --> 00:13:00,165 These amendments ensure 245 00:13:00,165 --> 00:13:02,725 that the zoning ordinance matches the locations approved 246 00:13:02,725 --> 00:13:05,125 by the city council under the adult use Marijuana 247 00:13:05,125 --> 00:13:06,365 Establishments ordinance, 248 00:13:07,145 --> 00:13:09,405 and the Plan Commission recommended approval 249 00:13:09,425 --> 00:13:11,205 of this text amendment on July 8th. 250 00:13:12,065 --> 00:13:14,445 So I'm available to answer any questions you may have. 251 00:13:15,615 --> 00:13:16,845 Thank you. Director Cohen. 252 00:13:16,845 --> 00:13:19,085 Counsel, any questions for Director Cohen at this time? 253 00:13:23,775 --> 00:13:25,155 Now I'll be open for a motion. 254 00:13:27,475 --> 00:13:29,655 Mr. Mayor, Mr. Ferguson 255 00:13:29,845 --> 00:13:32,415 Move to accept the Planning commission's recommendation 256 00:13:33,275 --> 00:13:35,135 and approve the enclosed text amendment 257 00:13:35,675 --> 00:13:39,095 to Article eight B one limited business districts 258 00:13:39,675 --> 00:13:42,695 and Article nine B two general business districts 259 00:13:42,695 --> 00:13:43,735 of the zoning ordinance. 260 00:13:44,355 --> 00:13:45,575 It shall be referenced 261 00:13:45,595 --> 00:13:48,615 as ordinance number two six dash nine 50. 262 00:13:50,065 --> 00:13:54,895 Thank you Ms. Ferguson. Second. Second by Mr. Moniz. 263 00:13:54,955 --> 00:13:59,815 Any discussion? See none. We are ready to vote. 264 00:14:00,955 --> 00:14:05,855 Mr. Ferguson? Yes. Mr. Moniz? Yes. Mr. Soff? Yes. 265 00:14:06,195 --> 00:14:10,975 Mr. Knight? Yes. Dr. Fletcher? Yes. Mayor Hawkins? Yes. 266 00:14:11,115 --> 00:14:12,175 Yes. Motion carries. 267 00:14:13,355 --> 00:14:14,305 Thank you. Clerk Pierce. 268 00:14:24,785 --> 00:14:28,555 Council item nine B is a motion to award contracts 269 00:14:28,575 --> 00:14:31,915 to proline for the Giddings Taylor Road intersection 270 00:14:31,915 --> 00:14:34,795 improvements and OHMG two 271 00:14:35,255 --> 00:14:37,475 for construction services and material testing. 272 00:14:38,455 --> 00:14:40,955 And for that item we have our Public Works Director, 273 00:14:40,955 --> 00:14:41,995 Mr. Steve Vedante. 274 00:14:42,945 --> 00:14:45,115 Good evening mayor and members of city council. 275 00:14:45,825 --> 00:14:48,195 Earlier in 2026, the city approved 276 00:14:48,215 --> 00:14:52,205 and entered into contract number 26 dash 5 2 3 9 277 00:14:52,205 --> 00:14:54,405 with the De Michigan Department of Transportation 278 00:14:55,185 --> 00:14:58,005 for the rehabilitation and improvements to the Giddings 279 00:14:58,005 --> 00:14:59,405 and Taylor Road intersection. 280 00:15:00,305 --> 00:15:01,845 The contract between MDOT 281 00:15:01,845 --> 00:15:03,205 and the city shall be met in part 282 00:15:03,225 --> 00:15:06,445 by contributions from TEDF category A funds 283 00:15:06,665 --> 00:15:08,005 for eligible items of the project 284 00:15:09,075 --> 00:15:12,005 with Lear Corporation bearing the remaining costs 285 00:15:12,005 --> 00:15:15,085 of the intersection, improvements relating to engineering, 286 00:15:15,085 --> 00:15:17,165 design, construction oversight, 287 00:15:17,585 --> 00:15:19,645 and any additional costs related to the project. 288 00:15:20,745 --> 00:15:24,125 The Giddings and Taylor Round, Gil Giddings 289 00:15:24,125 --> 00:15:26,525 and Taylor Road intersection improvements include the 290 00:15:26,765 --> 00:15:28,645 creation of a single lane roundabout 291 00:15:28,955 --> 00:15:30,605 with appropriate truck aprons 292 00:15:30,705 --> 00:15:32,645 and curb heights to accommodate trucks 293 00:15:32,645 --> 00:15:33,965 traversing the intersection. 294 00:15:34,785 --> 00:15:37,605 The new pavement is anticipated to be eight to nine inches 295 00:15:37,605 --> 00:15:40,765 of asphalt on top of eight inches of aggregate base 296 00:15:41,195 --> 00:15:42,205 with concrete curb 297 00:15:42,205 --> 00:15:44,365 and gutter installed throughout the roundabout 298 00:15:44,505 --> 00:15:46,685 and Splitter Islands within the approaches. 299 00:15:47,705 --> 00:15:49,485 On July 8th, 2026, 300 00:15:49,945 --> 00:15:52,125 the city held a competitive bid at City Hall 301 00:15:52,125 --> 00:15:53,565 for the intersection improvements 302 00:15:53,985 --> 00:15:55,845 and received 12 bids for the project. 303 00:15:56,795 --> 00:15:59,445 Proline Asphalt Paving Corporation out of Washington, 304 00:15:59,765 --> 00:16:02,285 Michigan was the low bidder with a total bid amount 305 00:16:02,705 --> 00:16:06,845 of $1,235,390. 306 00:16:07,795 --> 00:16:10,005 Proline Asphalt has a successful history 307 00:16:10,005 --> 00:16:11,645 of managing projects within the city, 308 00:16:12,065 --> 00:16:13,885 but the city additionally held interviews 309 00:16:13,885 --> 00:16:16,325 with the low bidders to better understand their approach 310 00:16:16,345 --> 00:16:19,325 to the project and ensure the substantial completion 311 00:16:19,605 --> 00:16:21,085 timeline in November would be achieved. 312 00:16:22,755 --> 00:16:23,885 Proline Asphalt. 313 00:16:24,455 --> 00:16:26,365 After discussions with Proline asphalt, 314 00:16:26,365 --> 00:16:28,485 the city feels comfortable awarding the contract 315 00:16:28,485 --> 00:16:30,485 to Proline staff. 316 00:16:30,805 --> 00:16:32,765 Recommend awarding Proline asphalt the contract 317 00:16:32,765 --> 00:16:35,245 for the Giddings and Taylor Road intersection improvements 318 00:16:35,305 --> 00:16:36,525 and the total amount of 319 00:16:36,905 --> 00:16:40,405 $1,192,390 320 00:16:41,325 --> 00:16:42,485 OHM advisors. 321 00:16:42,505 --> 00:16:44,485 The contract for construction engineering 322 00:16:44,485 --> 00:16:48,245 and administration totaling $64,500 323 00:16:48,905 --> 00:16:51,085 and G two consulting the contract for 324 00:16:51,305 --> 00:16:54,485 for materials test testing totaling 25,000. 325 00:16:55,065 --> 00:16:56,205 The combined total amount 326 00:16:56,205 --> 00:16:58,005 for the intersection improvements at Giddings 327 00:16:58,005 --> 00:17:02,885 and Taylor Road is $1,281,890. 328 00:17:04,705 --> 00:17:05,845 As mentioned previously, 329 00:17:05,845 --> 00:17:07,725 there will be no contribution from the city 330 00:17:07,945 --> 00:17:11,245 for this project, and contract awards are contingent upon 331 00:17:11,445 --> 00:17:13,765 approval from MDOT of their BID tab review. 332 00:17:14,625 --> 00:17:17,525 Lastly, the motion needs to be corrected showing the 333 00:17:18,485 --> 00:17:21,125 contract award to Proline Asphalt totaling 334 00:17:21,265 --> 00:17:25,485 $1,192,390 335 00:17:26,105 --> 00:17:28,485 as there was a digit missing in the original motion. 336 00:17:29,345 --> 00:17:31,325 And with that, I'm available for any questions. 337 00:17:33,065 --> 00:17:34,775 Thank you, director. Ba ante. 338 00:17:34,815 --> 00:17:36,495 I did catch that, so thank you very much. 339 00:17:36,735 --> 00:17:39,175 I saw that in the report pretty cheap. 340 00:17:41,445 --> 00:17:42,615 Counsel, any questions 341 00:17:42,615 --> 00:17:44,215 for a director about ante at this time? 342 00:17:45,635 --> 00:17:49,245 Mr. Mayor? Mr. Monice? I'm sorry. Mr. Soff? Yes. 343 00:17:50,155 --> 00:17:51,645 Okay, thank you. Mr. Ante. 344 00:17:51,725 --> 00:17:52,725 I didn't see anywhere in the packet, 345 00:17:52,825 --> 00:17:57,245 but can you say when this project would start and finish? 346 00:17:58,585 --> 00:18:00,525 The start date is supposed to be pretty quick. 347 00:18:00,665 --> 00:18:02,325 So once contract books are signed, 348 00:18:02,345 --> 00:18:04,205 if awarded sometime in early August 349 00:18:04,305 --> 00:18:06,525 and completion will be done mid-November 350 00:18:08,305 --> 00:18:09,305 Of this year? 351 00:18:10,185 --> 00:18:11,405 That's correct. Wow. 352 00:18:14,045 --> 00:18:16,495 That was part of our interview process to make sure, 353 00:18:16,495 --> 00:18:19,975 make sure the contractor had bandwidth to finish the project 354 00:18:20,115 --> 00:18:21,815 and we feel very comfortable that they do. 355 00:18:23,985 --> 00:18:25,565 That's impressive. Okay. Thank you. 356 00:18:26,225 --> 00:18:30,165 That's very impressive. I see hand in the audience from OHM. 357 00:18:30,165 --> 00:18:31,245 You put a little pressure on them 358 00:18:31,245 --> 00:18:32,405 to get that thing approved. 359 00:18:32,975 --> 00:18:35,525 Thank you. Director Ante. I did see Mayor. 360 00:18:35,525 --> 00:18:37,765 That's that's outstanding. Mr. Mr. Monice. 361 00:18:38,245 --> 00:18:40,445 Thank you Mr. Mayor. Mr. Ante. 362 00:18:41,825 --> 00:18:43,005 I'm glad you corrected that. 363 00:18:43,325 --> 00:18:45,765 I was like, that's pretty cheap. Let's do it. 364 00:18:47,405 --> 00:18:51,005 A couple of questions. I believe Ms. 365 00:18:51,215 --> 00:18:54,285 Vikki had asked us earlier when we approved this project, 366 00:18:55,945 --> 00:18:58,405 the walkway coming down Taylor Road. 367 00:18:58,935 --> 00:19:01,245 Where is that? Is this all gonna be built together? 368 00:19:01,275 --> 00:19:04,805 That walkway? There's a lot of people that walk down. 369 00:19:04,805 --> 00:19:08,725 Taylor, you know from all those shops down there, crossover 370 00:19:09,685 --> 00:19:12,845 Giddings, head towards Jos Road, 371 00:19:13,675 --> 00:19:15,005 where's the walk gonna go? 372 00:19:15,265 --> 00:19:18,645 And is there gonna be sufficient lighting in that area? 373 00:19:20,205 --> 00:19:21,845 I know that there is lighting in the area. 374 00:19:21,845 --> 00:19:23,245 It's part of the contract. 375 00:19:24,265 --> 00:19:27,165 As for the walkway, maybe I'll defer to Hannah on that. 376 00:19:33,445 --> 00:19:35,385 Hi Hannah. Good evening Mayor 377 00:19:35,445 --> 00:19:36,705 and members of city council. 378 00:19:37,605 --> 00:19:40,545 So the walkway will cross the north leg 379 00:19:40,545 --> 00:19:42,505 of the roundabout on Taylor Road. 380 00:19:42,885 --> 00:19:45,985 So it'll connect the west to the east side of Taylor Road. 381 00:19:46,125 --> 00:19:48,865 And then there is a bit of sidewalk that goes up north 382 00:19:49,725 --> 00:19:52,265 on Giddings, but I believe it'll end at the new 383 00:19:52,805 --> 00:19:56,385 or the existing approach that was up there 384 00:19:56,785 --> 00:19:58,105 that would connect to Lear. 385 00:19:58,105 --> 00:19:59,585 But there're moving that driveway 386 00:20:00,125 --> 00:20:02,505 so it won't cross the bridge going, 387 00:20:03,085 --> 00:20:05,585 it won't continue on the east side of that bridge. 388 00:20:06,655 --> 00:20:07,945 Okay. It'll Stop short 389 00:20:07,945 --> 00:20:08,945 There. 390 00:20:08,945 --> 00:20:10,505 It'll stop short of the bridge. Yep. Okay. 391 00:20:10,805 --> 00:20:12,945 And I don't believe you can cross over, 392 00:20:12,945 --> 00:20:14,825 there's no walkway at the bridge, 393 00:20:15,215 --> 00:20:16,215 Correct? 394 00:20:16,215 --> 00:20:17,465 There's no pathway up there? Nope. 395 00:20:19,015 --> 00:20:22,145 Okay. Very good. I think Mr. 396 00:20:22,535 --> 00:20:23,665 Ante, I got one other question. 397 00:20:23,665 --> 00:20:25,625 Well, you answered the question about the lighting. 398 00:20:25,725 --> 00:20:27,305 You said there is gonna be lighting there, 399 00:20:28,255 --> 00:20:29,255 Correct? 400 00:20:30,175 --> 00:20:32,905 Yeah. Part of the contract calls for lighting to make sure 401 00:20:32,905 --> 00:20:34,865 that people could see through the roundabout for sure. 402 00:20:36,015 --> 00:20:38,825 Okay, very good and substantial completion. 403 00:20:39,465 --> 00:20:41,425 November 13th, as I think we all 404 00:20:41,445 --> 00:20:42,745 voiced, that's pretty quick. 405 00:20:43,335 --> 00:20:45,625 What if it doesn't get done by November 13th? 406 00:20:45,805 --> 00:20:47,065 Is there anything in the contract 407 00:20:47,085 --> 00:20:51,645 that says if it's not done, we hold back monies or, 408 00:20:52,155 --> 00:20:55,405 because lately we've seen some contractors come in here 409 00:20:55,405 --> 00:20:58,925 and do some work supposed to be done in a year. 410 00:20:59,495 --> 00:21:00,885 We're working on 18 months 411 00:21:00,885 --> 00:21:02,885 and I won't mention what contract that is, 412 00:21:03,385 --> 00:21:07,045 but is there anything in the contract about that 413 00:21:08,115 --> 00:21:09,285 With all these contracts? 414 00:21:09,285 --> 00:21:12,165 We do have liquidated damages for each day 415 00:21:12,275 --> 00:21:13,805 that they fall short of the target, 416 00:21:14,505 --> 00:21:15,525 but I can assure you 417 00:21:15,525 --> 00:21:17,685 that this will be a high priority project 418 00:21:17,685 --> 00:21:19,485 that we will be pushing to completion. 419 00:21:19,805 --> 00:21:21,565 I don't see any reason why we won't hit the date. 420 00:21:22,915 --> 00:21:24,925 Very good. Thank you Mr. Ante. 421 00:21:25,125 --> 00:21:26,605 That's all I had. Mr. Mayor. Thank you. 422 00:21:27,095 --> 00:21:28,165 Thank you Mr. Moniz. 423 00:21:28,165 --> 00:21:29,645 Counsel, any additional questions 424 00:21:29,645 --> 00:21:31,245 for Director Ante at this time? 425 00:21:32,065 --> 00:21:34,965 Mr. Mayor? Dr. Fletcher? 426 00:21:38,425 --> 00:21:39,765 Mr. Ferguson? I 427 00:21:39,765 --> 00:21:41,565 Just was, just wanted Steve, when 428 00:21:42,605 --> 00:21:44,965 I can't remember the gentleman's name from Cunningham Lamp. 429 00:21:44,965 --> 00:21:47,005 It's gonna be like doing the building in this thing. 430 00:21:47,025 --> 00:21:48,445 Or Park? Park? 431 00:21:48,685 --> 00:21:50,525 Hmm? Sam Ashley. Sam Ashley? 432 00:21:50,745 --> 00:21:52,285 Yes. When, when Sam was 433 00:21:52,285 --> 00:21:55,405 before us, I asked about is it possible just due the amount 434 00:21:55,405 --> 00:21:56,925 of truck traffic that 435 00:21:56,925 --> 00:21:58,845 that's could have is if it was possible 436 00:21:58,845 --> 00:22:00,165 that construction might be 437 00:22:01,725 --> 00:22:04,405 reinforced a little bit more than the, more than the normal. 438 00:22:04,825 --> 00:22:06,965 He said it kind of made sense. He didn't know. 439 00:22:07,645 --> 00:22:09,405 I just wondered if that was ended up being 440 00:22:09,405 --> 00:22:10,925 incorporated in the plan or not. 441 00:22:12,405 --> 00:22:14,725 I believe, and Hannah can correct me if I'm wrong, 442 00:22:14,745 --> 00:22:17,205 but I think the eight inches of ag base with eight 443 00:22:17,205 --> 00:22:19,885 to nine inches of asphalt on top should be sufficient. 444 00:22:20,315 --> 00:22:24,875 Okay. Thank you Mr. Ferguson. 445 00:22:25,185 --> 00:22:30,145 Council, any additional questions? Not we are ready to vote. 446 00:22:31,125 --> 00:22:32,745 Mr. Mayor, Dr. Fletcher, 447 00:22:33,615 --> 00:22:35,625 Move to a award contracts 448 00:22:35,625 --> 00:22:38,985 to Proline Asphalt Paving Corporation for the Giddings 449 00:22:38,985 --> 00:22:41,945 and Taylor Road intersection improvements totaling 450 00:22:42,005 --> 00:22:45,865 $1,192,390 451 00:22:46,745 --> 00:22:49,545 OHM advisors for construction services 452 00:22:49,685 --> 00:22:53,705 and contract administration totaling 64,500 453 00:22:54,405 --> 00:22:57,025 and G two Consulting Group for material 454 00:22:57,535 --> 00:23:02,465 testing estimated at 25,000 contingent upon approval from 455 00:23:02,465 --> 00:23:05,545 the Michigan Department of Transportation bid tab review. 456 00:23:06,235 --> 00:23:08,425 There will be no contribution from the 457 00:23:08,425 --> 00:23:09,745 city for this project. 458 00:23:10,925 --> 00:23:12,465 That's great. Thank you Dr. Fletcher. 459 00:23:13,605 --> 00:23:16,745 Second. Thank you Mr. Ferguson. 460 00:23:17,015 --> 00:23:18,785 Council, any discussion on a motion? 461 00:23:20,445 --> 00:23:21,505 Not we are ready to vote. 462 00:23:22,885 --> 00:23:27,825 Dr. Fletcher? Yes. Mr. Ferguson? Yes. Mr. Knight? Yes. 463 00:23:28,125 --> 00:23:32,105 Mr. Soff? Yes. Mr. Moniz? Yes. Mayor Hawkins? 464 00:23:32,125 --> 00:23:33,505 Yes. Motion carries. 465 00:23:33,835 --> 00:23:34,865 Thank you. Clerk Pierce. 466 00:23:35,775 --> 00:23:39,225 Counsel, that moves us through to item 10 comments 467 00:23:39,845 --> 00:23:40,905 and motion from counsel. 468 00:23:41,075 --> 00:23:43,665 We'll begin on my far right with Mr. Henry Knight. 469 00:23:48,245 --> 00:23:49,405 I have a couple tonight 470 00:23:49,545 --> 00:23:52,405 and their information, everything, 471 00:23:54,405 --> 00:23:57,205 I congratulate the DPWL, 472 00:23:57,715 --> 00:24:00,965 they handled the electrical problem at the pump station 473 00:24:01,185 --> 00:24:02,805 and did all this stuff out. 474 00:24:04,475 --> 00:24:08,005 That pumping station has been a problem in the past 475 00:24:09,185 --> 00:24:11,925 and I recognizes that this is a problem 476 00:24:12,065 --> 00:24:15,165 of getting enough electricity to during the pumps. 477 00:24:16,065 --> 00:24:18,685 But if I remember correctly, in the old days, 478 00:24:19,535 --> 00:24:21,805 there were four pumps there 479 00:24:22,585 --> 00:24:24,645 and they all had to kind of be running 480 00:24:24,905 --> 00:24:29,205 to maintain the pressure during the day on Bald Mountain. 481 00:24:30,385 --> 00:24:33,725 And when one went out, you, we had to retire, 482 00:24:34,755 --> 00:24:36,405 rely on the tower and so on. 483 00:24:37,385 --> 00:24:40,365 It seems to me that's a weak spot and system 484 00:24:40,825 --> 00:24:45,165 and that even though it's Great Lakes Water, 485 00:24:45,665 --> 00:24:48,605 you know, for us, I would like to, 486 00:24:49,005 --> 00:24:53,285 I would wonder if we shouldn't be urging them 487 00:24:54,305 --> 00:24:57,245 to provide extra capacity on that. 488 00:24:57,705 --> 00:24:59,765 Now, I may be completely wrong 489 00:25:00,085 --> 00:25:02,645 'cause I know this was a shortage of electricity, 490 00:25:02,665 --> 00:25:05,645 it caused it, but that's always been kind 491 00:25:05,645 --> 00:25:07,405 of a marginal thing. 492 00:25:08,705 --> 00:25:11,565 And so I just wanted to make a comment on that. 493 00:25:18,875 --> 00:25:21,085 They're continually working on the front, 494 00:25:21,275 --> 00:25:23,085 they're working on the bathroom. 495 00:25:24,275 --> 00:25:28,605 Good thing I'll, 496 00:25:28,635 --> 00:25:29,765 I'll be happy to answer that. 497 00:25:30,825 --> 00:25:33,445 Mr. Tji. Mr. Cohen and I had a meeting with Mr. 498 00:25:33,805 --> 00:25:36,365 Al, who's the developer within the last couple of weeks. 499 00:25:37,955 --> 00:25:41,485 They are estimating February for Move in Time. 500 00:25:43,035 --> 00:25:44,405 They have had a lot of challenges. 501 00:25:44,405 --> 00:25:46,525 They changed general contractors at one point, 502 00:25:47,145 --> 00:25:48,765 but right now you'll see a lot of activity. 503 00:25:48,825 --> 00:25:50,485 In fact, in general, 504 00:25:50,485 --> 00:25:52,525 they have about 18 bricklayers there daily. 505 00:25:53,425 --> 00:25:55,125 So they're working like crazy 506 00:25:55,125 --> 00:25:59,565 because also they need to re, they need to remove all 507 00:25:59,565 --> 00:26:03,285 of their equipment for, you know, our public parking lot. 508 00:26:03,285 --> 00:26:06,005 There was their staging area just as it has been 509 00:26:06,025 --> 00:26:07,245 for a couple of other buildings. 510 00:26:07,785 --> 00:26:09,365 But we've told them that they need to be out there 511 00:26:09,365 --> 00:26:13,525 by Labor Day so that we can begin the paving project for 512 00:26:13,525 --> 00:26:14,925 that public parking lot. 513 00:26:15,585 --> 00:26:18,845 So at the very least, they want to get their brick work done 514 00:26:18,845 --> 00:26:22,005 because that's where all the brick is staged at this point. 515 00:26:22,615 --> 00:26:25,765 After that, they'll be able to, to park a number of vehicles 516 00:26:25,945 --> 00:26:29,965 and put a lot of materials inside in their, in their garage. 517 00:26:30,525 --> 00:26:32,605 There's some spaces under the building 518 00:26:33,505 --> 00:26:36,205 and contractors won't be able to park there anymore 519 00:26:36,255 --> 00:26:38,165 until the construction, well, 520 00:26:38,165 --> 00:26:39,485 when the construction is complete, 521 00:26:39,715 --> 00:26:41,045 they won't be parking there either. 522 00:26:41,195 --> 00:26:45,685 Then it'll return to use by hopefully patrons 523 00:26:48,315 --> 00:26:49,315 I missed. 524 00:26:49,315 --> 00:26:52,995 Thank you. When, when the parking lot would be available 525 00:26:53,845 --> 00:26:55,435 again for us to work on, 526 00:26:59,505 --> 00:27:02,675 they're going to vacate the parking lot. They'll 527 00:27:02,675 --> 00:27:05,115 Be, they'll be vacating it by Labor Day. 528 00:27:08,805 --> 00:27:09,875 It'll be by Labor Day. 529 00:27:10,205 --> 00:27:10,715 Thank you. 530 00:27:15,335 --> 00:27:15,755 That's 531 00:27:15,755 --> 00:27:16,755 It. 532 00:27:16,755 --> 00:27:18,995 Thank you. Thank you Mr. Knight. Okay, Mr. Moniz. 533 00:27:19,755 --> 00:27:21,915 Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I, 534 00:27:22,675 --> 00:27:26,555 I attended the concert last Friday down at Riverside Park. 535 00:27:27,555 --> 00:27:29,315 I have never seen so many people down there. 536 00:27:30,115 --> 00:27:33,675 A place was packed. I purposely went down there 537 00:27:33,675 --> 00:27:35,915 around 6:00 PM a little early. 538 00:27:36,595 --> 00:27:39,195 I parked over at the Farm Boy parking lot. 539 00:27:39,255 --> 00:27:41,515 It was just a few cars there at that time. 540 00:27:42,955 --> 00:27:45,315 I walked all the parking lots around there 541 00:27:45,935 --> 00:27:48,555 and I was like, oh, it's not that bad. 542 00:27:50,335 --> 00:27:53,835 And the number of people that were there, I think 543 00:27:54,695 --> 00:27:57,435 Jackie estimated it could be around a thousand people. 544 00:27:59,465 --> 00:28:00,995 They were sitting all over the place. 545 00:28:01,695 --> 00:28:03,675 But anyways, I left a little early. 546 00:28:03,795 --> 00:28:06,235 I was sitting next to Mr. Knight for most of the night, 547 00:28:06,235 --> 00:28:09,315 watched them dance with every young lady that was there, 548 00:28:10,095 --> 00:28:11,115 as he usually does. 549 00:28:12,675 --> 00:28:14,515 I left a little early and I once again 550 00:28:14,515 --> 00:28:15,715 walked all the parking lots. 551 00:28:16,105 --> 00:28:18,595 They were all full and including the one 552 00:28:18,715 --> 00:28:22,555 behind the Pepsi building, which is normally not 553 00:28:22,555 --> 00:28:24,715 that full when we have an event. 554 00:28:25,455 --> 00:28:27,915 But Found Boy was full 555 00:28:29,015 --> 00:28:32,315 across the street from Riverside where the Alto is going. 556 00:28:32,465 --> 00:28:34,955 That parking lot was full behind Pepsi. 557 00:28:35,495 --> 00:28:37,635 All the spots were taken on Auburn Road. 558 00:28:38,855 --> 00:28:42,755 So it appeared that we had enough parking 559 00:28:42,935 --> 00:28:45,475 for at least a thousand people, possibly 1200. 560 00:28:47,335 --> 00:28:49,115 And we know that we're gonna have some more parking 561 00:28:49,135 --> 00:28:50,155 coming up shortly. 562 00:28:50,615 --> 00:28:53,395 So is there a parking shortage? I don't believe there is. 563 00:28:53,915 --> 00:28:57,835 I, but I think we're gonna have some control over it here 564 00:28:57,835 --> 00:29:00,995 pretty soon, as far as what's on Auburn Road. 565 00:29:02,245 --> 00:29:04,755 Other than that, that's all I have. Mr. Mayor. Thank you. 566 00:29:06,205 --> 00:29:09,435 Thank you Mr. Moniz. Dr. Fletcher. 567 00:29:10,765 --> 00:29:11,955 Thank you Mr. Bear. 568 00:29:12,295 --> 00:29:15,355 I'd just like to personally thank the mayor 569 00:29:15,355 --> 00:29:19,315 and the mayor pro tem for attending the ribbon cutting 570 00:29:19,415 --> 00:29:21,835 for PHA of Michigan, the opening 571 00:29:21,855 --> 00:29:23,115 of the new tech center there. 572 00:29:23,995 --> 00:29:26,155 Although they are currently not a member of the Chamber, 573 00:29:27,395 --> 00:29:29,555 I still appreciate the fact that you guys showed up. 574 00:29:30,015 --> 00:29:34,035 The president that was from Korea was very happy 575 00:29:35,175 --> 00:29:39,635 to have you guys there, as well as the local president 576 00:29:39,695 --> 00:29:40,875 of the company as 577 00:29:40,875 --> 00:29:41,875 Well. 578 00:29:41,875 --> 00:29:43,895 So thank you very much. Thank you 579 00:29:43,895 --> 00:29:44,935 Dr. Fletcher, for the invite. 580 00:29:44,935 --> 00:29:48,745 It was very nice. Had a great time. Mr. Ferguson, 581 00:29:51,495 --> 00:29:53,745 Just to kind of piggyback on 582 00:29:54,335 --> 00:29:55,905 council member Muni's comments. 583 00:29:57,425 --> 00:30:01,185 I was there Friday night and 584 00:30:04,095 --> 00:30:05,425 what a sweet time it was. 585 00:30:07,495 --> 00:30:10,305 Just standing there looking over the crowd of people. 586 00:30:11,125 --> 00:30:13,145 So many different faces, so many 587 00:30:13,145 --> 00:30:14,905 different, so much diversity. 588 00:30:15,005 --> 00:30:16,665 It was just, it was just a joy to be there. 589 00:30:16,965 --> 00:30:21,225 And thanks to staff's, good work for it on it. 590 00:30:21,935 --> 00:30:26,905 It's just beautiful. Not to sound silly, 591 00:30:26,965 --> 00:30:27,985 but I almost could have wept. 592 00:30:27,985 --> 00:30:29,385 It was just, just the sweetest thing 593 00:30:29,385 --> 00:30:31,905 to see our c the community like that out, 594 00:30:32,145 --> 00:30:34,425 enjoying enjoying the park and enjoying one another. 595 00:30:34,485 --> 00:30:35,485 So thanks very much. 596 00:30:37,875 --> 00:30:39,185 Thank you Mr. Ferguson. 597 00:30:39,285 --> 00:30:40,745 I'm sorry I told you the wrong band. 598 00:30:41,065 --> 00:30:43,465 I think I, I mentioned Ted Newton Band 599 00:30:43,465 --> 00:30:45,865 and it was Bob Seeger's band or something. So sorry 600 00:30:45,865 --> 00:30:46,865 About that. 601 00:30:46,865 --> 00:30:49,465 Just fine, mayor. It was just fine. Thank 602 00:30:49,465 --> 00:30:50,465 You, Mr. Ferguson. 603 00:30:51,045 --> 00:30:54,425 Mr. Soff. Thank you Mayor. Dr. Fletcher. 604 00:30:54,425 --> 00:30:57,025 We, I really enjoyed the PHA event. 605 00:30:57,625 --> 00:30:59,105 Really nice people there. 606 00:30:59,165 --> 00:31:01,425 And of course we wish them all the best, so 607 00:31:01,775 --> 00:31:02,905 that was really nice to be there. 608 00:31:03,945 --> 00:31:05,825 I have a comment tonight. It's more of a housekeeping item. 609 00:31:07,165 --> 00:31:08,785 Our DPW staff 610 00:31:08,845 --> 00:31:12,105 and our contractors do a, a fabulous job on our roadways 611 00:31:12,105 --> 00:31:15,625 and the medians and keeping things looking nice and cut. 612 00:31:16,225 --> 00:31:19,425 But I noticed there's a spot on Lapeer Road that it, 613 00:31:19,445 --> 00:31:20,545 it looks like it's being missed. 614 00:31:20,645 --> 00:31:22,305 I'm not even sure it's been cut all year. 615 00:31:22,685 --> 00:31:25,985 So this would be like from the propane shop on 616 00:31:26,045 --> 00:31:27,425 Lapeer at that little point. 617 00:31:27,965 --> 00:31:30,505 All, all the way underneath I 75 bridge all the way 618 00:31:30,505 --> 00:31:33,585 to the next I 75 bridge would be 619 00:31:34,265 --> 00:31:36,665 where the GM building is, the former site of the palace. 620 00:31:37,245 --> 00:31:38,705 So that stretch of lapeer, 621 00:31:39,205 --> 00:31:41,465 I'm not sure anybody's cut it this year. 622 00:31:41,525 --> 00:31:43,225 So there's businesses there and, 623 00:31:43,445 --> 00:31:44,705 and I'm sure they would appreciate it. 624 00:31:44,705 --> 00:31:46,305 So it's just an area that needs to be spruced up. 625 00:31:46,485 --> 00:31:48,625 So I noticed that. And that's all I have this evening. 626 00:31:49,715 --> 00:31:51,865 Thank you Mr. Marlow. Thank you very much. 627 00:31:51,985 --> 00:31:54,385 I have just a couple things to, to indicate. 628 00:31:54,675 --> 00:31:57,025 First thank you Dr. F for the invite. 629 00:31:57,045 --> 00:31:58,585 We really had a good time with your company 630 00:31:58,685 --> 00:32:00,305 and Broad Road on PHA. 631 00:32:00,685 --> 00:32:02,065 We really had a nice time. It was very 632 00:32:02,065 --> 00:32:03,785 nice for you to invite us. 633 00:32:04,655 --> 00:32:06,185 Also, I want to take a second just 634 00:32:06,185 --> 00:32:08,025 to commend our city administration 635 00:32:08,325 --> 00:32:12,705 and our city staff on the communication efforts. 636 00:32:12,845 --> 00:32:14,585 We talked about that a few weeks ago, 637 00:32:15,085 --> 00:32:18,625 and within the last couple weeks we had two major incidents 638 00:32:19,645 --> 00:32:23,105 and we, the DOWA water incident 639 00:32:23,105 --> 00:32:25,425 and also the incident, all that Great Lakes crossing, 640 00:32:26,295 --> 00:32:27,745 once it hits the news wires, 641 00:32:27,945 --> 00:32:31,345 I get calls from all over the state, Lansing, 642 00:32:32,005 --> 00:32:34,465 Omo, Kalamazoo. 643 00:32:34,545 --> 00:32:36,945 I get calls because people know where I, where I sit. 644 00:32:36,965 --> 00:32:38,105 So I get calls all the time. 645 00:32:38,525 --> 00:32:39,885 So people are wondering how you doing, 646 00:32:39,945 --> 00:32:41,645 how you hanging in there, how you holding up? 647 00:32:41,985 --> 00:32:43,685 But our team is just fantastic. 648 00:32:44,025 --> 00:32:46,565 Tom, I want you to know that our city manager, Tom Tangy, 649 00:32:47,815 --> 00:32:49,165 chief gang and your team, 650 00:32:49,905 --> 00:32:52,405 deputy Chief Scott McGraw for the communication. 651 00:32:52,915 --> 00:32:55,365 Lisa Lac, getting information out on social media. 652 00:32:55,925 --> 00:32:57,085 I just want to take a second just 653 00:32:57,325 --> 00:32:58,765 to commend our communication efforts. 654 00:32:58,825 --> 00:32:59,965 We talk about that all the time 655 00:32:59,985 --> 00:33:01,525 and we talk about it amongst ourselves, 656 00:33:01,535 --> 00:33:03,485 about the communication that we get from staff 657 00:33:03,745 --> 00:33:05,085 and also the communication out 658 00:33:05,085 --> 00:33:07,485 to the residents when incidents happen. 659 00:33:07,865 --> 00:33:08,885 We make sure it's out there 660 00:33:08,885 --> 00:33:10,805 and we make sure time is not only out there, 661 00:33:10,805 --> 00:33:12,285 but we make sure that it's accurate. 662 00:33:12,745 --> 00:33:14,645 And I want to just take a second to commend you. 663 00:33:14,645 --> 00:33:16,525 We're not trying to be the first to the race, 664 00:33:16,525 --> 00:33:18,045 but we're gonna be the right one to the race. 665 00:33:18,045 --> 00:33:19,885 We're going to get it right. So I take, 666 00:33:20,245 --> 00:33:22,325 I wanna take my hat off and just to thank you for 667 00:33:23,005 --> 00:33:26,845 communicating with us Assistant manager, Brandon Kopac, 668 00:33:26,915 --> 00:33:30,085 call me over the weekend when the incident happened. 669 00:33:30,085 --> 00:33:32,085 And I just wanna make sure 670 00:33:32,085 --> 00:33:33,845 that you guys know that we appreciate you. 671 00:33:35,175 --> 00:33:38,725 Chief, please relay my comments. So thank you very much. 672 00:33:39,465 --> 00:33:40,725 And also, that's all I had. 673 00:33:40,765 --> 00:33:42,245 I just wanted to make sure that we took the time 674 00:33:42,265 --> 00:33:45,165 to commend you guys on commun communication efforts. 675 00:33:45,305 --> 00:33:48,365 Please keep those up. We're doing a great job in that area. 676 00:33:49,665 --> 00:33:54,525 So next is item 11, our city attorney report. Mr. 677 00:33:54,975 --> 00:33:56,085 Leman. Zach Leman. 678 00:33:56,295 --> 00:33:58,245 Thank you Mr. Mayor. Nothing to report this evening. 679 00:33:58,325 --> 00:34:00,085 I wanna say this is my first time at the city council 680 00:34:00,085 --> 00:34:01,125 meeting tonight, 681 00:34:01,345 --> 00:34:03,085 and I would like to thank you all 682 00:34:03,085 --> 00:34:04,805 for the opportunity to serve the community. 683 00:34:04,815 --> 00:34:05,815 Thank you. 684 00:34:06,305 --> 00:34:07,455 Thank you. Attorney Leman. See, 685 00:34:07,455 --> 00:34:08,615 we didn't beat you up that bad, did we? 686 00:34:10,395 --> 00:34:14,255 Not not yet. Here's 687 00:34:14,255 --> 00:34:15,855 initiation period, so don't worry about it. 688 00:34:16,735 --> 00:34:18,735 I city the manage report. Mr. Tom Tji. 689 00:34:19,245 --> 00:34:20,855 Well, luckily we pay Mr. 690 00:34:20,855 --> 00:34:22,775 Lehrman by the word, so he didn't say anything. 691 00:34:22,795 --> 00:34:25,215 That's, that's, maybe we'll get a refund. 692 00:34:26,085 --> 00:34:27,415 Just a couple things I wanna mention. 693 00:34:28,055 --> 00:34:30,975 Effective last Wednesday, we became the proud owners of 694 00:34:31,735 --> 00:34:34,655 13.2 acres of beautiful woodlands on Churchill. 695 00:34:35,245 --> 00:34:39,055 It's land we'll use for preservation, continue 696 00:34:39,055 --> 00:34:41,015 to keep the character of that neighborhood intact. 697 00:34:42,515 --> 00:34:47,175 And on Thursday, we, just to shout out to Superior 698 00:34:47,935 --> 00:34:49,575 Electric, electric Great Lakes Company. 699 00:34:50,135 --> 00:34:51,695 A number of us got to attend their 700 00:34:51,695 --> 00:34:52,895 ribbon cutting last Thursday. 701 00:34:53,325 --> 00:34:55,895 They have two pretty significant buildings here 702 00:34:55,895 --> 00:34:58,255 that they've invested in side by side in the city. 703 00:34:58,485 --> 00:35:01,775 They're newer, they're newer to the city in the last year, 704 00:35:03,515 --> 00:35:04,735 all I can say is wow. 705 00:35:04,825 --> 00:35:07,935 Right? For those of you who are there, it was, 706 00:35:08,325 --> 00:35:09,935 it's a very impressive place. 707 00:35:10,735 --> 00:35:14,295 They're still looking to grow and maybe they'll grow here. 708 00:35:14,435 --> 00:35:18,855 But congratulations to Dale Massey, the C President 709 00:35:18,855 --> 00:35:20,135 and CEO and the entire staff. 710 00:35:20,885 --> 00:35:22,055 It's a, it's an amazing place 711 00:35:22,075 --> 00:35:23,255 and we're proud to have them here. 712 00:35:24,745 --> 00:35:25,855 Thank you, Mr. Tandy. 713 00:35:25,855 --> 00:35:27,735 Yeah, that is a phenomenal facility there. 714 00:35:27,735 --> 00:35:29,935 Thank you very much. We all had a good time at that event. 715 00:35:31,245 --> 00:35:33,695 Item 13 is our city Clerk's report. 716 00:35:34,145 --> 00:35:36,855 Clerk Pierce. Thank you. Mayor 717 00:35:37,085 --> 00:35:38,085 Hawkins. 718 00:35:38,325 --> 00:35:39,885 Election day is Tuesday, August 4th. 719 00:35:40,145 --> 00:35:42,805 So I just wanted to make sure our residents have all the 720 00:35:42,805 --> 00:35:44,045 information they need to vote. 721 00:35:44,575 --> 00:35:46,125 There are several voting options. 722 00:35:47,005 --> 00:35:48,405 The first is absentee voting. 723 00:35:48,705 --> 00:35:51,365 Voters can pick up an absentee ballot from the clerk's 724 00:35:51,365 --> 00:35:53,525 office or request to have one mailed 725 00:35:53,525 --> 00:35:56,405 during regular business hours completed. 726 00:35:56,405 --> 00:35:58,565 Ballots may be returned to the clerk's office. 727 00:35:58,785 --> 00:36:00,125 You can use any of the drop boxes. 728 00:36:01,305 --> 00:36:03,365 You could return to the early voting site 729 00:36:03,625 --> 00:36:05,765 or your polling location on election day. 730 00:36:06,855 --> 00:36:09,325 Early in-person voting is another option. 731 00:36:09,865 --> 00:36:12,925 The early voting site will be open July 25th 732 00:36:13,315 --> 00:36:18,165 through August 2nd from 8:30 AM till 4:30 PM 733 00:36:18,865 --> 00:36:21,845 except for that Thursday, we're offering evening hours. 734 00:36:22,665 --> 00:36:25,405 So Thursday will be open from noon until 8:00 PM 735 00:36:26,145 --> 00:36:28,565 The early voting site will be held in the community room 736 00:36:28,565 --> 00:36:29,725 at the public safety building. 737 00:36:31,185 --> 00:36:32,805 And then election day voting. 738 00:36:33,105 --> 00:36:36,565 The polls will be open Tuesday, August 4th from 7:00 AM 739 00:36:36,745 --> 00:36:37,845 to 8:00 PM 740 00:36:38,425 --> 00:36:41,245 for in-person voting at your assigned polling location. 741 00:36:42,185 --> 00:36:44,605 For more information, to view a sample ballot 742 00:36:45,065 --> 00:36:46,245 to see election results, 743 00:36:46,545 --> 00:36:48,845 to see which precinct you you vote at, 744 00:36:49,805 --> 00:36:52,525 please visit auburn hills.org/vote. 745 00:36:53,175 --> 00:36:54,175 Thank you. 746 00:36:55,455 --> 00:36:58,285 Thank you. Clerk Pierce, we make note of those. 747 00:36:58,565 --> 00:37:00,085 Those comments regarding voting 748 00:37:00,715 --> 00:37:03,325 Council white 14 is our adjournment. 749 00:37:03,995 --> 00:37:06,405 Council would need a motion to adjourn, Mr. Mayor? 750 00:37:07,025 --> 00:37:11,005 Mr. Ferguson. I move that we adjourn. Move by Mr. Ferguson. 751 00:37:11,145 --> 00:37:14,085 Second. Second by Mr. Moniz. Any discussion on motion? 752 00:37:15,225 --> 00:37:18,445 All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Aye. Those opposed? 753 00:37:19,305 --> 00:37:21,085 Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.