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Clarkston council votes not to accept city clerk’s resignation; creates deputy clerk position and appoints Evelyn Bihl
Summary
At a special Aug. 1 meeting, the Village of Clarkston City Council voted 4-0 to decline City Clerk Catherine Ashley’s resignation, establish a Deputy Clerk office, and immediately appoint Evelyn Bihl as Deputy City Clerk.
Mayor Sue Wylie convened the Village of Clarkston City Council special meeting on Aug. 1, 2024, and the council took three unanimous (4-0) actions: it declined to accept City Clerk Catherine Ashley’s letter of resignation, established an office of Deputy Clerk for the city, and appointed Evelyn Bihl as Deputy City Clerk effective immediately.
The council’s agenda was approved at the start of the meeting. In roll call, Mayor Sue Wylie and Councilmembers Gary Casey, Amanda Forte and Peg Roth were present; Laura Rodgers (Mayor Pro Tem), Mark Lamphier and Ted Quisenberry were absent. Jonathan Smith, the city manager, and Tom Ryan, the city attorney, were listed as present.
On the first substantive item, Councilmember Gary Casey moved and Councilmember Amanda Forte supported a motion to NOT accept the resignation letter submitted by City Clerk Catherine Ashley. The motion carried on a 4-0 vote.
The council next adopted a resolution to establish the office of Deputy Clerk for the City of the Village of Clarkston. The resolution was introduced by Mayor Sue Wylie and supported by Councilmember Peg Roth; the council approved it 4-0.
Following that action, Councilmember Gary Casey moved and Councilmember Amanda Forte supported a resolution to appoint Evelyn Bihl as the city’s Deputy City Clerk, effective immediately. The council approved the appointment by a 4-0 vote.
There were no public comments at the special meeting. Councilmember Peg Roth moved to adjourn, supported by Councilmember Amanda Forte; the council adjourned at 6:13 P.M. The minutes were submitted by Jonathan Smith, City Manager.
Votes at a glance: - Motion to NOT accept City Clerk Catherine Ashley’s resignation: moved by Gary Casey, seconded by Amanda Forte; vote 4-0, motion approved. - Resolution to establish office of Deputy Clerk: moved/introduced by Mayor Sue Wylie, supported by Peg Roth; vote 4-0, resolution carried. - Resolution to appoint Evelyn Bihl as Deputy City Clerk (effective immediately): moved by Gary Casey, seconded by Amanda Forte; vote 4-0, resolution carried.
The actions taken ensure the city will have a designated deputy clerk in place immediately; no further procedural steps or effective-date conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes.
