Roseville council approves closed sessions, extends assistant city manager contract and approves several personnel and procedural items

The Roseville City Council on June 10 approved multiple procedural and personnel actions, including a motion to refer a marijuana licensing appeal back to the hearing officer, an extension of the assistant city manager—s employment agreement to Dec. 30, 2026, and a council directive to enter a limited letter of understanding waiving the written portion of a police chief—s exam scheduled for the next day.

The council also voted to hold several closed-door sessions under Michigan—s Freedom of Information Act exceptions for attorney-client privilege and personnel matters and denied a requested modification to the scope of work for outside counsel Salvatore Prescott Porter & Porter. Council members approved the appointment of James B. Hoover to the Parks and Recreation Board and approved the consent agenda, which included a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month and a presentation to Carrie Gilchrist of Macomb County Pride.

The actions came in mostly procedural votes with minimal debate. City Attorney Thomas presented the legal bases for closed sessions; Mr. Thomlinson presented the proposed extension to the assistant city manager—s contract. Council votes on the major items were recorded as unanimous where roll calls were taken.

Key actions and outcomes

- Entry of closed sessions: The council approved four separate motions to meet in closed session to discuss (1) litigation identified as MPM-RXV1 v. City of Roseville under MCL 15.268(1)(e), and (2)-(4) attorney-client privilege or personnel matters pursuant to MCL 15.268(1)(h). Each motion passed on a roll call vote (6-0 where recorded). The motions were made and seconded by council members as recorded at the meeting.

- Referral of marijuana-license appeal: The council moved to refer the matter identified in the record as MPM-RXV1 v. City of Roseville back to Hearing Officer Albright "pursuant to the court—s opinion and order." The motion passed.

- Assistant city manager contract amendment: The council approved an amendment to extend the assistant city manager—s employment agreement to Dec. 30, 2026; the contract had been scheduled to expire in August 2025. The motion to approve the amendment passed.

- Denial of modification of scope for outside counsel: The council voted to deny a proposed modification to the scope of work for Salvatore Prescott Porter & Porter. The motion to deny passed.

- Waiver of written portion of chief—s exam: The council directed city administration to enter a letter of understanding with the Command Officers Association to waive the written portion of the chief—s exam scheduled for the next day. The council stated the waiver would be nonprecedent-setting and limited to that specific test. The motion passed.

- Appointment: James B. Hoover was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Board by motion; the appointment was approved by council vote.

- Consent agenda: The council approved the consent agenda, which included a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month; Carrie Gilchrist of Macomb County Pride received the proclamation when the item was pulled from consent for presentation.

Council procedure and context

City Attorney Thomas described the legal grounds when the council voted to go into closed session for litigation and personnel matters under MCL 15.268(1)(e) and (h). The council repeatedly used roll-call votes for closed-session motions; where roll call was recorded the tally was six "yes" votes and no recorded opposition. Several motions included explicit statements limiting future precedent (for example, the exam waiver was described as applying only to the specific scheduled test).

No public testimony or public comment was recorded as changing any of the formal outcomes listed above. The council announced it would return from closed session to complete remaining agenda items before adjournment.