Mount Clemens votes: special assessments, $130,000 recreation budget amendment, consent agenda and interim city manager appointment

At its June meeting the Mount Clemens City Commission took several formal actions, approving special assessments for delinquent utility and general billings, adopting a $130,000 amendment to the 2021‑22 general fund to cover recreation overages, approving the consent agenda and appointing Greg Shipman as interim city manager in addition to his fire chief duties.

Special assessments: A motion (agenda item 9b) to place delinquent utility and other billings on the 2022 summer tax roll under assessment rules 22‑02 and 22‑03 passed on roll call. Staff member Mason explained the city typically moves delinquents older than six months to the tax roll after review. Commissioners raised concerns about large sidewalk assessment totals, multiple invoice entries per property and limits on collecting old parking tickets after changes to district‑court handling of certifications. Mason said staff attempts multiple reminders and works with the treasurer's office; he noted some accounts are difficult to collect and the city may write off certain long‑outstanding amounts.

Budget amendment: The commission voted to amend the fiscal‑year 2021‑22 general fund budget by $130,000 to cover an anticipated overage in recreation. The motion was offered and supported in public session; staff reported stronger than expected building‑permit revenue and lower employee‑insurance costs that helped offset other pressures.

Consent agenda and other motions: The consent agenda was approved as presented. The commission also approved a motion to enter closed session, recessed briefly, and subsequently moved to appoint Greg Shipman as interim city manager while he continues as fire chief; an amendment to his contract will be signed by the mayor and city clerk. The meeting adjourned after recorded votes on the appointment.

Votes at a glance (as recorded in the meeting): - Agenda adoption: approved by voice/roll call. - Rental inspector contract (agenda 9a): approved, recorded 6 Yes, 1 No (Fournier). - Place special assessments on tax roll (agenda 9b): approved by roll call (unanimous among recorded voters). - Budget amendment, general fund recreation (agenda 9c): approved by roll call. - Consent agenda: approved by roll call. - Appointment of Greg Shipman as interim city manager: approved by roll call.

The commission asked staff to continue work on collection strategies for delinquent accounts and to return with any budgetary impacts related to staffing changes.