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Clarkston council authorizes Main Street America trademark sublicense agreement
Summary
The City of the Village of Clarkston on Aug. 11 authorized the city manager to sign a Main Street America trademark sublicense agreement, a unanimous 6-0 vote that aims to allow local Main Street branding and related promotional activity.
The City of the Village of Clarkston City Council voted unanimously Aug. 11 to authorize the city manager to sign and submit a Main Street America Trademark Sublicense Agreement.
The resolution, introduced by Mayor Wylie and supported by Councilmember Forte, directs City Manager Jonathan Smith to execute the sublicense on behalf of the city. The council recorded a 6-0 vote in favor, with Mayor Wylie, Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers, Councilmembers Avery, Casey, Forte and Ted Quisenberry voting aye; one councilmember, Erica Jones, was absent.
The measure formalizes the city's ability to use Main Street America trademarks for local promotional and economic development activities. Council minutes record the motion as a resolution authorizing the manager to sign and submit the sublicense agreement; the minutes do not specify financial terms, licensing fees, or the duration of the sublicense.
The action came after routine reports and a presentation from the Historic District Commission. The council adopted the resolution following standard motion and second procedures; no amendments or recorded objections appear in the meeting minutes.
The council did not record follow-up tasks or a deadline for returning to the council on implementation details in the minutes. The city manager is authorized to complete the administrative steps required to finalize the sublicense.
The council adjourned at 8:09 p.m. after completing the evening's business.
