Troy Council approves appointments and procurement contracts; summary of tonight’s votes

The Troy City Council on Sept. 8, 2025 approved a series of appointments and purchasing actions in unanimous roll-call votes.

Appointments: Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gunn moved — and Council member Chanda supported — the council’s appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board. The council approved Sonika Atmatkur (term expiring July 31, 2026), and Pamela Brady, Janice Girling and Vinod (Vinod) Mouldir (terms expiring Sept. 30, 2028) as printed in the agenda packet. The council also approved a nomination for Todd Wodzinski as a resident member of the Local Development Finance Authority for a term expiring June 30, 2027 (motion moved and supported as announced in the meeting).

Pool equipment and repairs: Recreation Director Brian Gould introduced two purchasing items. For the Troy Community Center indoor pool the council approved a contract under the Oakland County extended purchasing cooperative to install a variable frequency drive (VFD) on the main pool pump. Gould said the estimated contract cost is $36,590 with a 20% contingency for a not-to-exceed budget amendment of $43,908 to the Troy Community Center General Equipment Capital Fund. Council member Hodorick moved the resolution and Mayor Pro Tem Gunn supported; the motion carried by roll call.

Aquatic center leak detection: The council also approved a bid waiver to contract with American Leak Detection of Southeast Michigan to perform leak-detection consulting at the Troy Family Aquatic Center. Gould said the consultant contract is $12,225 with a 20% contingency for a not-to-exceed amount of $14,670; council member Brooks moved the bid waiver with support from Council member Chamberlain Krenge and the motion carried by roll call. Gould told the council the facility currently is losing roughly 20,000 gallons of water per day and the consultant is needed to locate leaks before repairs can be planned.

Consent agenda and other routine items: Council approved the consent agenda in a single roll-call vote (moved by Council member Hamilton, supported by Council member Chanda). The private agreement for the Rochester Road project appeared on the consent agenda as the engineering staff indicated required bonds and cash deposits had been posted.

Votes at a glance (selected items) - E1 JPCR2025-007 (conditional rezoning and revised preliminary site plan, Rochester Road): Moved Chamberlain Krenge; second Tim Gunn; outcome: approved (7–0). - I1 Parks & Recreation Board appointments (Sonika Atmatkur; Pamela Brady; Janice Girling; Vinod Mouldir): Moved Tim Gunn; second Council member Chanda; outcome: approved (7–0). - I2 Local Development Finance Authority nomination (Todd Wodzinski, resident member, term to 06/30/2027): Moved by council as stated on record; outcome: approved (7–0). - I4 VFD for main pool pump (Shaw Service & Maintenance, Southfield; estimated $36,590; budget amendment to $43,908): Moved Council member Hodorick; second Tim Gunn; outcome: approved (7–0). - I5 Bid waiver — leak detection consultant (American Leak Detection; $12,225; contingency to $14,670): Moved Council member Brooks; second Chamberlain Krenge; outcome: approved (7–0). - Consent agenda (all printed consent items): Moved Council member Hamilton; second Council member Chanda; outcome: approved (7–0).

What council said: Council members noted the community center pump VFD will reduce energy use, improve pump life and allow more precise pump control. On the aquatic center leak, staff said the consultant is a first-phase diagnostic; repairs and cost estimates will follow after leaks are located.

What happens next: Contracts move to implementation under the relevant administrative departments (Parks & Recreation and Public Works/Engineering). Staff noted the VFD installation is separate from any larger pool renovation project and can be completed quickly. The leak detection consultant will survey and report locations and repair options for council consideration.