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Thorrington told the council the department responded to 261 incidents so far in the year and reviewed the annual report’s highlights, including apparatus photos, organizational charts and recognition of individual firefighters. He named Alex Hanagrande as firefighter of the year and Lou Sobe as rookie of the year, and recognized Brian Hayes and Nelson Schulk for station improvements and burn-container work. He also announced Dominic (known as Lou Solve in the transcript) was promoted to fire engineer.

On funding, the chief said the department is “still waiting for reimbursement for the federal grant for the smoke alarms” and described the status as “in limbo.” He also said staff submitted a $357,000 congressional directed spending request through Senator Peters’ office to support an ambulance purchase. Thorrington thanked local officials and agency staff who provided letters of support, including Mayor Kennedy, Oakland County Executive David Coulter, and representatives from SEMCOG.

Thorrington reviewed mutual-aid activity and incident trends. He told the council the department provided mutual aid to neighboring departments more often than it received aid; when council member Dilk asked whether mutual aid occurred roughly 52 times during the year, the chief said the department “gave out 48” mutual-aid responses and clarified that the department typically responds for major incidents such as fires. He noted that medical calls statewide are a leading driver of call-volume increases.

The report also described ongoing activities: smoke-alarm installations available to residents, fire-prevention programs and a police-and-fire open house planned for May 17. Thorrington listed recent staff training and certifications — including fire instructor course completions — and summarized capital improvements such as station kitchen remodeling, LED lighting and a new roof.

Why it matters: The request for congressional directed spending and the federal grant reimbursement status could affect the department’s ability to replace or add vehicles and equipment. Mutual aid relationships and growing medical-call volumes shape operational needs and staffing decisions.

Ending: The chief closed by pointing council members to the full annual report available on the city’s website and offered to answer follow-up questions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Lyon City Council March 10 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Chief Thorrington presented the fire department’s 2024 annual report and said the department applied for $357,000 in congressional directed spending for an ambulance.","taxTitle","South Lyon, Oakland County, Michigan","taxId",3723,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126670,"Council approves routine items, votes to enter closed session in lawsuit consultation",2130,80000,2210000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2666344-8eaebf701ab12cd821640d199df49e6a&start=80&end=2210","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2666344-8eaebf701ab12cd821640d199df49e6a/thumbnail_80000.jpg","/articles/6126670/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/Council-approves-routine-items-votes-to-enter-closed-session-in-lawsuit-consultation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126670-743544614e41b2dc513eb57819b182ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154591&Signature=EbYo2USTHvKBTc3DanoZhx9G5Fn9Hv11QnqHljN5FKhKJHMP9BQa-6kMJwizhntWz3AoHYMp9~5DWVJIDueXCZZzejwkvPRSQlsodHudf6S6mYesM5rdAvDQ12v~1sms1V26xRRCapfg36bS6bLyICG13Xys~Rw004Mo94kSSruyQTt-AFTobrvcuDcZc3sMgmsaxJx~hpwyHTY~H874Wzsd78sEpl~Io9q0Zm8hFp0YHMdAoriaWSgjG3SLAK56w~AbCZiVRShzr-U2KFCyLqsJC6I2zTxnJagBrARDZi8iw7YUK2RXY6qSqeMJhFgWAfUQ-GwjWGQXY4Va6lZwEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of South Lyon City Council on March 10 approved routine business — excusing an absent member, adopting minutes and bills, and the meeting agenda — and voted unanimously to recess into closed session to consult with legal counsel about pending litigation.

The votes began shortly after the mayor called the meeting to order. Council member Kurzweil moved to excuse Council member Alex Hanson; the motion received a verbal second and passed on an aye vote. Council member Mosher moved to approve the Feb. 24 minutes; that motion was approved. Mosher also moved approval of the bills as presented, with a second from Council member Kibble; the motion passed. Council member Doak moved to adopt the agenda as presented; the motion passed.

The meeting concluded its public portion when Council member Kurzweil moved to recess into closed session under Michigan Compiled Laws section 15.2681(e) to consult with legal counsel regarding trial or settlement strategy in Carol Dodds v. City of South Lyon and Ascension Providence Hospital, Oakland County Circuit Court CA 20 (case number not fully stated in the meeting record). Council member Dilk seconded the motion.

City Clerk Dayton conducted a roll-call vote on the closed-session motion. The clerk recorded the following votes in favor: Kimball (recorded by the clerk), Kurzweil, Dilk, Mosher, Bogart and Mayor Kennedy. The mayor announced the council would recess into closed session and asked audience members not involved in the matter to leave the auditorium. He said any decisions following the closed session would be recorded in the meeting minutes.

Why it matters: The closed-session motion invokes MCL 15.2681(e), which allows a public body to consult its attorney about trial or settlement strategy. The council’s decision to recess into closed session means the substance of the legal discussion will not be part of the public record until the council returns and records any formal actions taken afterward.

Votes at a glance

- Motion to excuse Council member Alex Hanson — mover: Council member Kurzweil; support: recorded as second; outcome: approved (voice vote: aye).
- Motion to approve minutes (Feb. 24, 2025) — mover: Council member Mosher; outcome: approved (voice vote: aye).
- Motion to approve bills as presented — mover: Council member Mosher; second: Council member Kibble; outcome: approved (voice vote: aye).
- Motion to adopt the agenda as presented — mover: Council member Doak; outcome: approved (voice vote: aye).
- Motion to recess into closed session under MCL 15.2681(e) to consult with counsel regarding Carol Dodds v. City of South Lyon and Ascension Providence Hospital — mover: Council member Kurzweil; second: Council member Dilk; outcome: approved (roll-call recorded: all yes by those named).","At its March 10 meeting the City of South Lyon City Council approved routine items including minutes, bills and the agenda and voted to recess into a closed session to consult legal counsel about pending litigation under MCL 15.2681(e).",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126660,"DDA director: downtown carnival drew good turnout; farmers market quieter than expected",77,160000,237000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2666344-8eaebf701ab12cd821640d199df49e6a&start=160&end=237","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2666344-8eaebf701ab12cd821640d199df49e6a/thumbnail_160000.jpg","/articles/6126660/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/DDA-director-downtown-carnival-drew-good-turnout-farmers-market-quieter-than-expected","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126660-200bc493f5324aa9c680f8488ddebd9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154591&Signature=CNQt015-raVI9YmsL5iX96bgmGb~zLeFMFK3Hs6Iijg4X7vIqmMt8KAqvuUv3O5~Xrm8cs4SrEVbWFhfAz19idxYeyIFq65ToVj--2Ta5lZPrkwp5yAlhgHgj17G~pUfvfmHeXwMRcTxlG1OD9KR7DcVtvuMe3~uOJKyJYo9a54uOmNOKdmANnJeA6OW6KYkz1bQxFG9fQV2x~wPy~WHTh4~3MOvfo7d6OP~JaR6uqpBF8yOr9O1LsWGom-LN4MuH509sFZxoUhdnFxxX1iZDfOImGTEDEcXYGPsnkD4Q6xz-Qdwz0SPHUh8i01u9iUg98yAz7xH-qxG~rTLdjerkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Nate Mac, director of the Downtown Development Authority, briefed the council on the recent downtown carnival and the farmers market during the March 10 meeting.

Mac said the weather was “a little bit chilly” but the carnival “went pretty well,” featuring five vendors, four food trucks, live music, a mask-making station and sidewalk chalk. He thanked DDA board members Tanya Nevitt, Melissa Borgman and Jill Scapoletti for helping with setup. Mac said the farmers market the same day was “not as busy as we had hoped” but that organizers will continue the effort.

Council members responded with suggestions. Council member Doak proposed exploring a complementary adult-oriented event after the children’s portion of future carnivals so local restaurants and bars could participate; Council member Gabel praised the sidewalk chalk activity and suggested adults with artistic skill could be encouraged to take part.

Mac said he expected to make an additional announcement about downtown activity later in the week but did not provide details.

Why it matters: Downtown events support small businesses and community engagement. The DDA’s planning and volunteer support shape the city’s event calendar and downtown foot traffic.

Ending: Mac invited questions after his report and the council moved on to public-safety reports.","Nate Mac, director of the Downtown Development Authority, reported on a recent downtown carnival with five vendors and participating food trucks, praised volunteers and said an announcement about future downtown activity is expected later this week.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126664,"City: Eagle Heights paving project out for bid; new senior center coordinator hired",41,1847000,1888000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2666344-8eaebf701ab12cd821640d199df49e6a&start=1847&end=1888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2666344-8eaebf701ab12cd821640d199df49e6a/thumbnail_1847000.jpg","/articles/6126664/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/City-Eagle-Heights-paving-project-out-for-bid-new-senior-center-coordinator-hired","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126664-f948d921cd63f36502446103bc0d3143/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154591&Signature=deH5SJSwQqlZioJ819sRrAgpzWaZJgzGouA~fLLALPhO6RPXE4ks4-kjN6djHjk7XryJlINjatETUQTuclozgpyx8t~t9zTvlol5FqHOgBwVuuvZ75Gko-eDkVsSOwm7QJdhiJQ7l2UFOB5Hy4SfJRCGkFgYjlW68E2EmmLioT7t9Zef~jzBAP1vHA2e6QcrVozOkiZOVCk4Z7LNq601BZzwJojETN-XzHAnHtyNH5FxhyMRy5oJUG71SoYTKQ-LpLkasnY75HLRhinFvJM2VDKBPTBxpGdzKL1osCHbh~gFkWYZ9urNdhA0S33n4NvGnEWIRcU-eROGLX4e3R2SCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Zelnick reported the status of the 2025 road-paving program and staffing for the senior center at the March 10 council meeting.

Zelnick said the 2025 paving project will focus on the Eagle Heights subdivision and that the project is currently out for bid. He said staff will hold another meeting with residents in May after a pre-construction meeting with the contractor, and that the council is expected to consider awarding the bid on April 14. He said construction is scheduled to begin June 1.

Zelnick also announced the city hired Susan McCoy as the new senior center coordinator. He said McCoy is a former educator and replaces Carrie Kavanaugh, who left the senior center in late 2024. Zelnick noted the city has scheduled a budget meeting for the 2025–26 fiscal year and said council members would receive the proposed budget in advance of that meeting.

Why it matters: The Eagle Heights project affects neighborhood roads and residents’ schedules for construction; a bid award and pre-construction meeting will determine contractor selection and timing. The senior center coordinator hire affects programming and services for older residents.

Ending: Zelnick invited questions about his report; none were raised in the meeting record.","City Manager Zelnick said the Eagle Heights subdivision paving project is out for bid, with council expected to award the contract on April 14 and construction slated to begin June 1. He also announced Susan McCoy has been hired as the senior center coordinator.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126667,"Police chief summarizes 2024 activity: calls, arrests and training funding",394,991000,1385000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2666344-8eaebf701ab12cd821640d199df49e6a&start=991&end=1385","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2666344-8eaebf701ab12cd821640d199df49e6a/thumbnail_991000.jpg","/articles/6126667/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/Police-chief-summarizes-2024-activity-calls-arrests-and-training-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126667-5dd2ce125adf8b65525e579dbae5f9eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154591&Signature=EvgQh4wvdXQidfY~bqxCXEqyPtHPbUkEeZkcSLH~PK4EBaQPR9GX~6gp0v-k7Ynmfr4pUjhBPkBS7PbclHdy1yHGNKTQnp4oLcRt0vsseKl4rsk~Es1v8Vkj6ka4yDP9CCwTf5FmfcKxc25kdV9DY~0NHJuSL0ZU6YKJxxZC08aVN0FjY9aNsqeR4l8S3C3eji756outwi1qUnX9WtbF8pp-oxBxwTzFzrnsb85~yZW9yBpRdvhePvOoXxSCfU2a80-9m6V5nnFqwthCWOCQ44uen8aAvpDDTwN4EEwlySWqAb-Sr6iJeT0aUNmAKp3-8jZB3KOaATO8lEd925RsDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chief Bakke reviewed the South Lyon Police Department’s 2024 annual report on March 10, highlighting calls for service, arrests, recruitment and equipment acquisitions.

Bakke told the council the department had 10,299 calls for service in 2024; he said calls were slightly down from the previous year but arrests had risen to 107 from a figure he recalled as 23 the prior year. The chief described internal tracking for “response to resistance” incidents (10 in the year, which require additional documentation) and outlined the cadet-to-officer recruit program. He said state-level grant funds have supported academy costs in the past and that last year’s larger pool of recruit funds (described in the meeting as $20 million) has been followed by a smaller pool this year (described as $10 million); Bakke said the department obtained grant support to send recruits to training and plans further applications.

On equipment and capital updates, Bakke said the department purchased a drone and trained seven operators, procured updated Dell laptop mobile data computers to meet county requirements, received a 2024 Dodge police SUV, upgraded optics for patrol rifles, added ballistic glass in the station foyer and completed seal-coating to improve station cleanliness.

Bakke also described department programs and community outreach: Operation Medicine Cabinet collected 34 storage boxes of unwanted prescription medication with a total weight the chief stated as 375 (units not specified in the record). He noted required continuing professional education mandates for officers, described a state allocation of $1,000 per officer for training and said the department received about $14,000 to support this year’s mandated training. He summarized accreditation work that requires meeting 108 standards and producing supporting documentation.

Why it matters: Changes in calls for service, arrest figures and training resources can affect staffing, budget priorities and public-safety planning. Equipment purchases and accreditation work reflect both operational needs and administrative obligations.

Ending: The chief encouraged council members to review the written annual report and acknowledged retiring Sergeant Sean after 34 years of service.","Chief Bakke presented the police department’s 2024 annual report, reporting 10,299 calls for service, an increase in arrests to 107, investments in equipment and training, and continued accreditation work. He described cadet recruit funding opportunities and department purchases including a drone and vehicle.","actionData","errors"]

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