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Huntington Woods approves contracts, appointments, gas franchise and settles litigation
Summary
At its Nov. 18 meeting the commission approved routine appointments and banking signers, awarded a $1.399 million contract for 2026 pavement/sewer/water projects, adopted a Consumers Energy gas franchise ordinance, and after closed session voted to settle the Gina Kinkade litigation (terms not specified in the public record).
The Huntington Woods City Commission approved a set of routine items and a litigation settlement at its Nov. 18 meeting.
Appointments and administrative votes: the commission approved Amy Zorowski as city treasurer (her first day was noted as Nov. 19), appointed the city’s ICCA representative, and authorized Amy Zorowski and Renee Bullion as signers on the city’s MultiBank investment securities account.
Public-works contract: the commission approved an extension to contract #49156 with Van Dyke (Shelby Township) for the 2026 pavement reconstruction, sewer repair/replacement and water main replacement project in the amount of $1,399,397.90. Commissioners clarified that full reconstruction on affected streets includes curb and gutter where streets are being fully replaced.
Interlocal agreement and calendar: the commission approved the annual agreement with the city of Ferndale for use of the Southwest Storage area (used for leaf pickup) and adopted the 2026 commission meeting calendar, adding the board/commission interview date to the schedule.
Ordinance adoption: the commission held the second reading and adopted an ordinance renewing the Consumers Energy gas franchise; the record shows no substantive changes since first reading.
Litigation settlement: following a closed session to discuss litigation and settlement strategy in Gina Kinkade v. City of Huntington Woods (matter #106947), the commission moved to concur with counsel and settle the matter; the public transcript does not include settlement terms.
Votes at a glance (as recorded in the meeting transcript): - Accept 2024–25 financial statements — approved (see audit article). - Appoint Amy Zorowski, treasurer — approved. - Appoint ICCA representative — approved. - Approve Amy Zorowski and Renee Bullion as Citi/MultiBank signers — approved. - Approve Van Dyke contract #49156 for $1,399,397.90 — approved. - Approve Southwest Storage agreement with Ferndale — approved. - Adopt Consumers Energy gas franchise ordinance (second reading) — approved. - Settle Gina Kinkade v. City of Huntington Woods, matter #106947 — approved (terms not specified).
Where the transcript omitted specifics (for example, settlement terms), the article notes "not specified" rather than inferring amounts or conditions.
