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Huntington Woods approves city manager employment agreement, interim treasurer and Consumers Energy franchise renewal; approves settlement in pending litigation
Summary
The City Commission on Oct. 21 voted to appoint an interim treasurer, approve an employment agreement for City Manager/Director of Public Safety Andrew Pasachowski, pass a first-reading franchise renewal for Consumers Energy gas, appoint a member to the construction board of appeals and authorize settlement in Bridal v. City of Huntington Woods.
Huntington Woods, Mich. — At its Oct. 21 meeting the Huntington Woods City Commission approved several administrative and legislative items, including the temporary appointment of a treasurer, an employment agreement for the city manager who also serves as director of public safety, and a first-reading renewal of a 20-year gas franchise with Consumers Energy Company.
The commission also appointed Blake Moore to the Construction Board of Appeals, approved a contractual employment agreement for Andrew Pasachowski, and authorized city counsel to settle pending litigation identified as Bridal v. City of Huntington Woods (matter no. 134087), with the mayor authorized to sign settlement documents. Most motions passed by voice vote and were recorded as carried by the mayor.
Key votes and actions from the meeting:
• Agenda and consent: The commission approved the meeting agenda as amended (added items 5A and 5B) and approved the consent agenda, which included accepting the resignation of Joe Egan from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
• Animal services agreement: The commission approved continuing animal care services through Oakland County. A commissioner asked whether recent county-assessed rates represented a 150% increase; the mayor responded that the arrangement was status quo.
• Interim treasurer: Renee Bullion was appointed interim treasurer for approximately one month while the finance director proceeds to appoint a permanent treasurer; the action was taken to comply with state law requiring a treasurer on file.
• City manager employment agreement: The commission approved the employment agreement for Andrew Pasachowski in his dual role as city manager and director of public safety. Commissioners expressed support; the motion carried.
• Consumers Energy franchise: The commission approved on first reading an ordinance to renew the Consumers Energy gas franchise for 20 years with minor contract language revisions negotiated by the city attorney. The item will proceed as a first reading per the city’s ordinance process.
• Construction Board of Appeals appointment: Blake Moore was appointed to serve the remainder of a term so the construction board can meet as required.
• Closed session and settlement authorization: The commission voted to enter closed session to consult with counsel on litigation and returned to approve proceeding with the recommended settlement in Bridal v. City of Huntington Woods (matter no. 134087). The commission amended the motion to authorize the mayor to sign settlement documents when prepared.
Most motions passed by voice vote; a roll-call vote was recorded to enter closed session and the record shows unanimous support among commissioners present.
No ordinance adoptions were finalized at second reading during the meeting; the Consumers Energy franchise was advanced as a first reading.
