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Resident Joey Colby asked the council to consider banning the retail sale of dogs and cats in pet stores tied to large-scale breeders, noting Detroit recently enacted such a ban. Colby urged the city to consider either a full ordinance or a resolution stating the city’s opposition to those businesses. He also asked whether skate-park maintenance appears in the city budget and described increased coyote sightings in his neighborhood, asking whether the city tracks or plans a response. Colby said the skate park is an important public space and that upkeep should be budgeted.

Resident Morgan Zack offered to provide subject-matter experts and sample ordinances — she provided contact information for Paws Friend Network and HumaneWorld. City Attorney Blum told the council staff is reviewing potential ordinances and indicated the matter would be presented to the “bridal control appeals board” for recommendation; staff noted that board meets less frequently and that any existing businesses might be considered for grandfathering. Mayor and council members said the item is on their radar but that other high-priority work — including bond proposals and master-plan implementation — competes for staff time.

On the animal-control question, council members and staff clarified that Troy relies on Oakland County for animal control and that county services do not handle wild animals; the Michigan Department of Natural Resources handles coyotes. Council discussion noted removal can be ineffective because territory attracts other animals and advised residents to avoid situations that put people or small pets at risk; Mayor Baker and council members urged residents to call 911 when they perceive an immediate threat or signs of rabies.

Council did not take formal action but directed staff to continue reviewing ordinances and to provide the appropriate board with materials for a recommendation. Residents were encouraged to provide further information and contacts to staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting June 30, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Residents at Troy’s June 30 meeting urged the city to ban pet-store sales tied to large breeders, fund skate-park upkeep and address rising coyote encounters; staff said the city is reviewing possible ordinances and will seek a board recommendation.","taxTitle","Troy City, Oakland County, Michigan","taxId",4529,"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},6182363,"Troy Council enters closed session to discuss Gilman v. Troy under MCL 15.268(e)",276,488000,764000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5106871-6726ca41e7dd2c5b45556a8c3b64b920&start=488&end=764","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5106871-6726ca41e7dd2c5b45556a8c3b64b920/thumbnail_488000.jpg","/articles/6182363/Troy-City/Oakland-County/Michigan/Troy-Council-enters-closed-session-to-discuss-Gilman-v-Troy-under-MCL-15268e","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182363-81ba07e0365ce768de23a4b44bfa3872/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203864&Signature=JqaYI7XABJsn5N1JH5aPswwbxZO~vc51a3WrfuQnuxLPNCR7AsNCEXT1frrV2qI6vFrUp9uNc3Q~A8XnYSM0RkKkDd48Un0SmNzC9D4hCWxZBRYZbBf3d~6SMLHMyVv63Mf8a7hVQ3F5BZg7XYG4-5uNEZI7~gwiqZjByCzhTJtfBcior9~f3o3ejNL4rOsgXmWAJdDq-KaBZhrFKqupN0o035Yh-zvybG8S2kVufvQKP2MtvTDlBG1SHmltc6tzUl4PMt39UYKlzZG9SGw6cqWlwJON62s12ED4b0MVMcESYm2s4hCZp0Ez3zwcbCwtvMvU5ML5sHZj03YE3ihlWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Troy City Council on June 30 approved a motion to meet in closed session to discuss pending litigation identified as Gilman v. Troy et al., citing MCL 15.268(e) as the statutory authority.

The request was read into the record at the start of regular business and the council voted unanimously to approve the closed session. The motion was moved by the chair and supported by Council member Hodorik; all members present voted yes. The council recessed the public meeting and moved into the Council Boardroom for the closed session and expected to adjourn for the night from there.

No details of the litigation were discussed in open session; the council cited MCL 15.268(e) as the statutory basis for withholding the discussion from the public meeting. City staff indicated the closed session was expected to address matters in the cited case and the meeting ended with the council entering closed session.","The Troy City Council voted June 30 to meet in closed session under Michigan Compiled Law MCL 15.268(e) to discuss the pending case Gilman v. Troy et al.; the motion was moved, seconded and approved unanimously and the council recessed to the boardroom for the session.",{"_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},6182368,"Council approves sole-source purchase of multi-attachment field groomer for parks",523,827000,1350000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5106871-6726ca41e7dd2c5b45556a8c3b64b920&start=827&end=1350","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5106871-6726ca41e7dd2c5b45556a8c3b64b920/thumbnail_827000.jpg","/articles/6182368/Troy-City/Oakland-County/Michigan/Council-approves-sole-source-purchase-of-multi-attachment-field-groomer-for-parks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182368-bb23712704c30dd0e1718954e46b2ef5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203865&Signature=amgCa7JivICs4Kxqimbn68YIDoAlR1Nd8-fuvLqvM5HpORkmT~DGXd1n7dqAFx2UZt53ZV1BExDWTohwcKp8ViJypIhnMKTSbAfWxRL16dq8SZDbwyyr9agQ9g2Z3MXVgB8ycY0o9GmRbyqxe48AzYK~Ulfo5q9Kv978rfbUppHxFvEIKzRgdcw6YWWLQEyf8ORaILsRmLWBHEmtrML4n18-fosdDSaX9Q9T3BmYDS77AhgS7trYhlQr-yNQDkq-N-N3k-g0holunduzBvjaJtxsKDwb7Wze1xBVx-ODaxo-ogIQXl93fxetmlDZ7QhY5Zm2A0vXGu5mncUZeeYj8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Troy City Council on June 30 approved a sole-source bid waiver for an ABI Force Z23 with attachments to be acquired through regional distributor LAADS for use by the Parks division.

Public Works Manager Dennis Stratham told the council the piece of equipment consolidates several tasks into a single machine, allowing crews to perform restorative infield maintenance, grading and improved drainage more efficiently across 15 ball fields at eight facilities. Stratham described roughly 850 organized games a year on those fields and said the unit functions like a multi-purpose “Swiss army knife” for infield work; the machine demo impressed staff.

Council members asked about warranty (one-year warranty stated by staff), frequency of use (monthly to start, with additional runs after heavy tournaments), portability and whether it could serve the cricket hybrid pitch (staff said the roller attachment might work but they need to confirm downforce requirements). Stratham also said LAADS is the regional distributor authorized to sell ABI equipment and that the vendor had stock and could deliver promptly. Council member Hodrick moved the I6 bid waiver and the motion carried unanimously.

City staff said the purchase will be coordinated by Public Works and Parks staff; the procurement was justified at the meeting as a sole-source purchase because LAADS/ABI is the regional supplier for the specified machine.","Troy City Council approved a sole-source bid waiver and purchase of an ABI Force Z23 multi-attachment field grooming machine through regional distributor LAADS, citing maintenance needs for 15 ball fields across eight facilities and about 850 games per year.",{"_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},6182372,"Troy Council approves fiscal year 2024–25 cleanup budget amendments",224,661000,885000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5106871-6726ca41e7dd2c5b45556a8c3b64b920&start=661&end=885","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5106871-6726ca41e7dd2c5b45556a8c3b64b920/thumbnail_661000.jpg","/articles/6182372/Troy-City/Oakland-County/Michigan/Troy-Council-approves-fiscal-year-202425-cleanup-budget-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182372-5f0f5d22a4b3250c3d8966709d967ccc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203865&Signature=dMzfUJOUIAvsEH8zX0X1bkt4SPbFCxAI52o3ITPI9gX2guOjvdF79WHVyprvQvSdVvZZrgQKF6DKRSeNyhpFeTa7vO5coZLeMxt1ud5EizuIlGoNGqFlbB8RzK2GnbQu7uEYFH-vXFzoZ4VsVv1NrYz6mivKQBb4L6G1r4tdktpneirwPXcfnOzILxzNk2k~uez-6DPOATfW40pJ1zIcCvWlBDR7Pt04as2OUKsUa3kskePRT7vCUajV0k7mBCdCgyZxArInT5V2-V9n51AaR8vgg0krbNcp6gNTaJ4U3FzRewaBtMtaCa2v0pL5EZunRTcOPdQx-9btd4kCM8x57w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Troy City Council unanimously approved fiscal year 2024–25 budget amendments on June 30 described by the finance director as an annual “cleanup” required under the State Uniform Budget Act.

Chief Financial Officer Robert Malzak told the council the amendments address a limited number of departments that exceeded budgeted appropriations; most accounts remain under budget and the city expects a positive fiscal year driven by higher interest income and some open positions. Malzak said the presentation shows a $450,000 net use of the general fund balance, a choice city staff made instead of offsetting with projected additional interest income.

Council members asked clarifying questions about the city’s overall budget position and the frequency of being under budget; Malzak said the city is poised for another strong fiscal year and that the amendments are a housekeeping step to avoid audit findings. Council member Chamberlain Krenge moved the resolution, Council member Brooks supported it, and the motion carried unanimously.

City staff said the amendments include entries for the General Fund and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) accounts and that Finance and departmental staff will implement the account adjustments and report as required under state audit procedures.","Council approved routine budget amendments for FY 2024–25 to reconcile accounts under the State Uniform Budget Act, moving roughly $450,000 from general fund balance to cover a small number of overspent departments and adjusting CDBG accounts where needed.",{"_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},6182374,"Troy Council unanimously ratifies clerical police union contract with MAP",173,547000,720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5106871-6726ca41e7dd2c5b45556a8c3b64b920&start=547&end=720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5106871-6726ca41e7dd2c5b45556a8c3b64b920/thumbnail_547000.jpg","/articles/6182374/Troy-City/Oakland-County/Michigan/Troy-Council-unanimously-ratifies-clerical-police-union-contract-with-MAP","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182374-e1ff755e44340c44e583b8f8b9ab0d1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203865&Signature=a5Jnsqjz28JGZ5ZuO2vSmerswxrnJnLa4hzmUwTWslmEhHjlqnGwhEiU9yweF8Bg1tG4JL85muLHucOMEU1rrffLAvOPv5-eIcZ6g2fuF5MmCkVpOiE9QV2-tdLVfXY3XyYS4dN6Z53~l~YyqqrOggZCNpf3StKpbdEYJEeJSsCpfXU9B~U1~CgwZp427JDKJ7o1QUTxqhl3sYsTOICldCw5nDOw31Sml8erY3arKEGPuu6LGhe-cMH0wm9e1rqMA9iGgHLFvJ~h3kwVum1~dwZ-eq4Ovn13sFaV~YL6QQD1ey9Q2cQFOMbjD~ALoQtW5YwJIxd8XTLfpxKS7TMiog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Troy City Council on June 30 approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Michigan Association of Police (MAP) covering clerical employees in the Troy Police Department.

City Human Resources Director Jeanette Minnick and Deputy Human Resources Director Jennifer Lee introduced the ratification, saying the agreement includes modest adjustments to pay ranges and classifications, annual wage increases, a one-time lump-sum payment this year for about half the unit and updated administrative language. Minnick said city management supports the ratification and thanked both negotiating teams for using an interest-based negotiation approach.

The council unanimously approved the motion to ratify the MAP contract. Council member Chanda moved the resolution and Council member Chamberlain Krenge supported it; the clerk recorded all aye votes. The agenda packet lists the final contract text as the version approved by the council.

The agreement affects clerical staff assigned to the police department and will be implemented through the Human Resources and Finance departments. City staff said the contract updates are limited adjustments rather than major structural changes to classifications or benefits.

Council members did not request additional amendments during the meeting and city management said they would answer any follow-up questions after the meeting.

The council moved on to the next agenda item after the vote.","Troy City Council voted unanimously June 30 to ratify a collective bargaining agreement with the Michigan Association of Police covering clerical employees in the police department, approving modest pay-range adjustments, annual wage increases and a one-time lump-sum payment for part of the unit.","actionData","errors"]

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