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Finance Director Blanton explained to the council that the city currently uses two providers (DivDat and Point & Pay) that require daily file transfers and a kiosk that generates transactions not all tied to Eastpointe; moving to BS&A Online will show payments in real time and eliminate kiosk-monthly costs. Blanton told the council removing the kiosk will save the city roughly $24,000 a year. The council approved the change on roll call; Council member DeMonaco voted no.

Blanton described fee changes across transaction types: small utility payments may cost less because BS&A charges 2.95% plus a 50¢ fee on small transactions (versus prior minimums charged by the old providers), taxes would be charged at 2.8% under BS&A (a reduction), and larger transactions could incur an additional 50¢ per transaction. The city will not absorb credit‑card fees; residents using certain online e‑check (ACH) options may face new charges depending on how the payment type is configured. The council discussed separately that court payment processing remains a distinct arrangement and the kiosk could be transferred to the court if desired; that would be a budget-neutral internal transfer rather than a city savings.

Council discussion noted that about 40% of kiosk transactions originated from non‑Eastpointe users (for example, payments for other utilities), and staff said the move will consolidate services and reduce costs. The council did not attach new rate changes to the motion; staff will implement the provider change and finalize fee schedules and customer notices.

The roll call for the motion to move to BS&A Online recorded Council member Curley — yes; Council member Shadlik — yes; Mayor Kleinfeld — yes; Council member Rob Baker — yes; Council member DeMonaco — no.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Eastpointe City Council Regular Meeting - June 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council voted to move the city's third‑party payment processing to BS&A Online, a real‑time system the finance director said will save about $24,000 annually on the city side and change some transaction fees for residents.","taxTitle","Eastpointe City, Macomb County, Michigan","taxId",51167,"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},6172958,"Eastpointe approves three construction contracts, adjusts 10 Mile project to one driveway",266,2194000,2460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5384812-a190f96883a0c81500cbdc22ded193da&start=2194&end=2460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5384812-a190f96883a0c81500cbdc22ded193da/thumbnail_2194000.jpg","/articles/6172958/Eastpointe-City/Macomb-County/Michigan/Eastpointe-approves-three-construction-contracts-adjusts-10-Mile-project-to-one-driveway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172958-58ca1d928d2782f13662d85b284f5a4c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213588&Signature=FTSShg6kX9Nijnx6cSil4KyVwtxWNZmcQJ2GTY8hO8b0jP-e8KGX5sR6BBNGs1LeeW1ZOvIEnPLyCiH-6Abj2LTBJNQaL2KVg4PYBb1NI3cSP3nniWh3eFy15-Typ1ZfCdlBMxiY4by1sH~uEzeA1sglt1cm~-4cVmg4y0QAfL~~vX3y~RlxdETpwD1WJDVGEmQdCK9ZBBm38wj-HhsftwKRG9HW81hIA98sQz~PVrjdZ7pFLY1g0psq-5RgLaalM0NEbjlI-gvZIeBjnL~KH2TZkp5qyVr2VUqOz6LiTy3v7NiQwwKePFV0unjyIaQE9lsWF~eJwbruEc7gwFrVnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Eastpointe City Council on June 3 approved three construction contracts covering street repairs, a new basketball court and parking area, and fire station restroom renovations, and included a small design change to one park project to eliminate a redundant driveway.

Council authorized a $123,738.45 contract to Hartwell Cement Company for concrete pavement repairs on Nevada Avenue from Topher to Ash and a $252,450 contract to Shaw Construction and Management Company for fire station restroom renovations; both motions passed by roll call. The council also awarded the 10 Mile basketball court and parking lot contract to Best Asphalt Incorporated in the amount of $217,671.30 and added a change directing the contractor to construct one driveway instead of two. Council authorized the city manager to execute all necessary documents for the three awards.

During discussion of the 10 Mile contract, one councilmember said the project should eliminate one of the two curb cuts to improve safety and consistency with prior plans for 9 Mile and 10 Mile. Ryan (city staff) told the council that the parking-lot design had been based on existing curb cuts but that removing one drive approach would be “an easy change” and would yield a small cost savings. Council added that change into the award motion before voting.

The contracts identify the vendor addresses in the meeting record: Hartwell Cement Company, 21650 Fern Avenue, Oak Park, Michigan; Best Asphalt Incorporated, 6334 North Beverly Plaza, Romulus, Michigan; Shaw Construction and Management Company (contract details recorded during the meeting). The motions to award each contract passed on roll call with all present council members voting in favor.

No funding amendments or construction schedules were included in the motions as recorded; the council authorized execution of documents and directed staff to proceed with contracting steps.

Residents and staff previously referenced related matters during public comment and staff reports (traffic and road work on 9 Mile and Gratiot), but the council did not tie the contract awards to additional funding votes at the June 3 meeting.","Council awarded contracts for Nevada Avenue pavement repairs, a second 10 Mile basketball court and parking lot (with one driveway), and fire station restroom renovations, authorizing the city manager to execute documents for each project.",{"_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},6172963,"Eastpointe City Council declares June 2025 \"LGBTQ Bridal Month\" over one dissenting vote",209,1971000,2180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5384812-a190f96883a0c81500cbdc22ded193da&start=1971&end=2180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5384812-a190f96883a0c81500cbdc22ded193da/thumbnail_1971000.jpg","/articles/6172963/Eastpointe-City/Macomb-County/Michigan/Eastpointe-City-Council-declares-June-2025-LGBTQ-Bridal-Month-over-one-dissenting-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172963-8fe56e285f0c17361bfab13836283bca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213588&Signature=c23W1xGY8Ef02ZEW8Y7tI1WYu0LDayTxCM1UoW1KVZpFQ-gtbJvJab~zNeIcnF5Kql1WElcYccgiy~p-n2jNQ040Gm8~wwMdXVCTJOxEiKauHyH7ava4447en4Q8wzyh4Z-wGn4voC5plEg8d4KOiBS5Gt6awEFgQ4~MsV3Ld8Trt19XbgeFNt7XcIEJyJevS54W3BYmFa-nO-rD1sLfqXYrHhXKXim9Yi8R98epVlyKhIR3ezXPDWyvip7rIb2brcLEX0eCiagNbOosFmPmcssuOixgdMZqGaXkYAD5YoF5e8CNWsrwbJOA0Nb20dPXCxoK6qGcIrWvCubw2BvqbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Eastpointe City Council on June 3 adopted Resolution No. 25-2003 declaring June 2025 as LGBTQ Bridal Month, with Mayor Kleinfeld, Council member DeMonaco, Council member Shadlik, Council member Harvey Curley and others voting yes and Councilman Rob Baker voting no.

The resolution text, read into the record at the meeting, affirms that Eastpointe “respects the value and dignity of each person” and declares June 2025 as LGBTQ Bridal Month in recognition of the Stonewall uprising and the community contributions of LGBTQ residents. Council discussion included a procedural comment that the council might clarify in bylaws whether civic recognitions should be proclamations or resolutions in the future.

Supporters and opponents addressed the council during the public-comment portion. Jennifer Nicholas, an Eastpointe resident, asked the council to explain the difference between a resolution and a proclamation and said she believed a proclamation would be the customary form to celebrate a community group. Mary Hall Rayford, another resident, urged elected officials to respond to residents’ concerns and framed civic discourse as part of democratic accountability. The meeting record also contains public opposition: a speaker who identified himself as John Solera said he opposed the bridal parade and the resolution; an emailed comment from Charles Blackwell, read aloud by City Attorney Albright, urged Councilman Rob Baker to support the resolution and criticized his prior vote.

Council member DeMonaco moved approval of the resolution; the motion was seconded and carried on roll call. The vote as recorded in the meeting minutes: Mayor Kleinfeld — yes; Council member DeMonaco — yes; Council member Shadlik — yes; Council member Baker — no; Council member Curley — yes.

The council did not adopt any bylaw changes at the meeting to change how the city issues recognitions; one councilmember said they would prefer using a proclamation next year and suggested reviewing the council’s procedures.

The resolution is identified in the meeting as Resolution No. 25-2003 and is now part of the city record. No implementing regulations or funding were attached to the resolution when it passed.

The council moved on to other agenda items after the vote; there was no additional formal action tied directly to the resolution at that meeting.","The Eastpointe City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-2003 declaring June 2025 as LGBTQ Bridal Month after brief council discussion and amid public comment both supporting and opposing the measure; Councilman Rob Baker cast the lone no vote.","actionData","errors"]

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