Roseville council approves $49,979 truck purchase, votes to enter closed session and reappoints two members

The Roseville City Council voted Jan. 13 to purchase a 2026 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado from Berger Chevrolet for $49,979 to replace older fleet vehicles, following a presentation by Fire Chief Jacobs on the department’s needs. "One vehicle will make it so that we'll have only two vehicles in that fleet for the maintenance division to take care of," Chief Jacobs said, adding the new vehicle will include modern safety features and warranty coverage that should reduce maintenance costs.

Councilmember Leticia moved to approve the purchase, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Haw; the motion carried by voice vote.

Later in the meeting Councilwoman McCartney moved, supported by Councilman Leticia, to enter a closed session to receive a written legal opinion under MCL 15.2681(h). The clerk conducted a roll call and the council voted unanimously (7 yes) to go into closed session.

The council also approved two three‑year reappointments: Joni (Joanne) Baker to the Board of Review and Michael ("Mickey") Swetalski/Swatowski to the Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe. Motions for both reappointments were approved by voice vote.

During the first public hearing a resident raised questions about multiple outside attorney fees listed in the financial statements and whether the city was reimbursed for attorneys representing matters tied to Fraser; City Attorney Tomlinson explained that many of those payments are for court‑appointed or outside counsel coordinated with the MIDC and noted the city does receive reimbursement in many such cases.

At the second hearing of the public, Monica Tronyak urged the council to add a missing crosswalk at a downtown Gratiot corner to improve walkability for pedestrians and small‑business customers; the mayor asked staff to review the location.