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Votes at a glance: council actions from the meeting
Summary
Key formal actions taken by Sterling Heights City Council at the meeting: approval of the agenda, consent agenda (as amended), a resolution recognizing employee award recipients, appointment to the Board of Review, introduction of two NVDA ordinances, approval of Bonner Advisory Group contract, and adjournment.
Below are the formal actions recorded at the meeting with the stated outcomes. Where the transcript did not record a full roll‑call tally, the article notes that the record contains only the voice vote result or an unspecified recorded 'Aye.'
- Approve agenda and move item 8c29b: Motion moved and supported; voice vote recorded as "Aye; Motion carries." (mover not specified in record at that line).
- Consent agenda (as amended; item c pulled earlier): Motion to approve the consent agenda as amended; moved by Councilmember Koski, supported and carried by voice vote.
- Resolve to recognize and congratulate all recipients of awards for outstanding employee performance in 2024: Moved by Councilmember Carol Schmidt; motion carried by voice vote (recorded "Aye; Motion carries"); full roll‑call tallies not specified.
- Appointment to Board of Review: Motion to appoint Lisonbee Magney to the Board of Review (term to June 30, 2025, subject to qualifications and oath). Motion moved by Councilmember Donna Zarko, supported and carried by voice vote.
- Introduce ordinance amending zoning ordinance No. 278 to delineate parcels comprising the North Van Dyke Corridor District (map amendment): Motion introduced by Councilmember Swarovski, supported and carried on voice vote; final adoption requires subsequent hearing and vote.
- Introduce ordinance adding Article 14c to zoning ordinance No. 278 to create development and design standards for the North Van Dyke Avenue Corridor District (text amendment): Motion introduced by Councilmember Swarovski, supported and carried on voice vote; final adoption requires subsequent hearing and vote.
- Approve economic development consulting services agreement with Bonner Advisory Group LLC: Motion moved by Councilmember Donna Zarko; carried on roll‑call vote (6‑0). Contract terms recorded in the meeting: $165,000 annual retainer paid monthly ($13,750), and $165/hour for special projects; termination notice 90 days during the first year and 30 days thereafter.
- Adjourn: Motion to adjourn moved and supported; carried by voice vote.
If council or staff require more granular vote documentation (e.g., individual roll‑call records for voice votes noted as "Aye"), the official minutes and recording should be consulted.
