Thomas has called the meeting to order at 7pm.

Present:
Robinson
Ash-Shafii
Manica
Thomas

Absent:
Martin

-Agenda approved
-Minutes for April 21 virtual wkshp: not approved, stalemate

Minutes for city council meeting on April 21: approved

Some confusion about how many lots were approved to be sold at this meeting. Some debate on how each council member voted on those lots.

Mayor’s remarks:
-Wayne County Business and Community Impact Initiative grant approved, so if you own a business and need a loan, let McDonald know

End of Mayor’s marks.

Public Hearing:

Thomas advises people to familiarize themselves with the budget. Budget will be available online once approved.

Proposed budget is available on Highland Park’s website. Go to their finance page and it should be there.

These are the proposals the public is invited to speak on. ⬇️

Very difficult to hear the first speaker. It sounds like she is voicing concerns about high price water prices.

Speaker 2: praised
April 29 town hall to share about water issues. Says 37 nearby cities supplied by same water provider. Of these 37, Highland Park pays the highest rate.

Speaker 3: owns two houses in Highland Park (one is her primary, the other is a family home). She says the city is forcing her to make it a rental even though her daughters live there and she doesn’t charge rent. Says she was given 30 days to get the house up to section 8 housing codes.

Speaker 4: Says she wonders when water rates will go down.

Street sweeping midday Saturday- inappropriate timing

Dequindre water plant- concerned it’s being vandalized. Wants to know if there are any security cameras.

Speaker 5: Last meeting workshop there was a review of proposed budget but appointed treasurer was not present. Says she wants to see the treasurer present for these meetings to do her job. Public applauses.

Thomas says treasurer is “the banker” and does not come to these meetings.

Oops just realized my own mistake😳

Present:
Thomas
Robinson
Martin
Ash-Shafii
Manica