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Roseville City Council Meeting - May 12, 2026

City Council — Tuesday, May 12, 2026
BodyRoseville, Michigan
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, May 12, 2026
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Unassigned speaker

1:08

I'd

Speaker 1

1:09

like to call the Roseville City Council meeting for May 12th 2026 order.

1:13

If we could all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance, please.

Unassigned speaker

1:19

I

Speaker 1

1:19

pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

1:36

Before we start our meeting tonight, uh Madam Clerk, I have received a text message from Councilman Knox.

1:41

He is running late.

1:42

I don't know if he's caught in traffic or what it may be, but uh when he does arrive, if you could make sure that the record reflects what time he gets here.

1:49

If we could have roll call, please.

Speaker 2

1:51

Councilman Hoover.

1:52

Present.

1:52

Councilman Shoemaker.

Speaker 3

1:54

Here.

Speaker 2

1:54

Councilwoman McCartney.

1:56

Here.

1:56

Councilman Matisha.

Speaker 3

1:57

Present.

Speaker 2

1:58

Mayor Protect Pa.

1:59

Here.

2:00

Mayor Taylor.

Speaker 1

2:01

Here.

Speaker 2

2:01

All members are going to be present this evening.

Speaker 1

2:04

Thank you, ma'am.

2:05

Next item on the agenda is our consent agenda.

2:08

Are there any items on the consent agenda?

2:10

Council wishes to have removed for discussion.

2:15

If not, I'll need a motion from the board.

2:18

So I have a motion by Councilwall McCartney supported by Councilman Watisha to approve the consent agenda.

2:26

All in favor?

2:27

Aye.

2:28

Anyone against?

2:29

Consent agenda has been approved.

Unassigned speaker

2:33

Next

Speaker 1

2:33

item on the agenda is approval request for an abatement, Mr.

2:35

Monroe.

Speaker 4

2:36

We have none, sir.

Speaker 1

2:37

Okay, then we'll move into presentations.

Unassigned speaker

2:40

Do we

Speaker 1

2:40

have any presentations tonight?

Speaker 4

2:41

I have none of those tonight either.

Speaker 1

2:43

Okay, then we're gonna move them into right into the first hearing of the public, which is on agenda items only.

2:49

Hearing of the public is designated.

2:51

Please state your name and address and address the chair.

Unassigned speaker

2:54

You

Speaker 1

2:54

welcome a direct questions, input information, express opinions to the board.

2:59

Anyone using it anyone using inappropriate language, we call out of order, we'll correct your language or leave.

3:38

Mr.

3:39

Monroe, is there anything you'd like to add to that?

Speaker 4

3:41

Just uh Mr.

3:42

Gamiki sends his apologies.

3:43

He couldn't be here tonight.

3:44

He had a prior engagement, and it's just a public hearing.

3:47

If anyone has any comments they'd like to add to the public comment section, which closes

Speaker 1

3:51

today.

3:53

Questions from Mr.

3:54

Monroe?

3:55

Well, this is a public hearing is running from the public wish to be heard for the annual action plan for the city of Roseville 2026-2027 community development block grant program.

4:08

If not, I'll need a motion to close the public hearing.

4:11

So part.

4:19

Aye.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Safety█████████████████████████████████████████████47%
Procedural███████████████████████████████████████41%
Youth Programs████4%
Budget Equity Analysis███3%
Pending Litigation███3%
Community Engagement██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Roseville City Council Meeting - May 12, 2026

The Roseville City Council met on May 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM with Mayor Taylor presiding. All council members were present, though Councilman Knox arrived late. The meeting included approval of consent agenda, a public hearing and resolution for the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, a motion to enter closed session for legal opinion on pending arbitration, public comments, reports from administration and department heads, and council member remarks. The council then entered closed session and later adjourned at 7:44 PM.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the consent agenda unanimously via motion by Councilwoman McCartney and support from Councilman Watisha.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • First Public Hearing (on agenda items): No public comments were offered on the 2026-2027 CDBG annual action plan; the hearing was closed.
  • Second Public Hearing (other city business): Resident Diane Turney (25851 Sun Street) addressed the council, noting that Roseville's property tax rate of 59.3 mills appeared significantly higher than comparable cities in Macomb County (e.g., Chesterfield at 48 mills, St. Clair Shores at 48, Grosse Pointe at 43). She questioned whether higher tax rates resulted from budgeting decisions. Mayor Taylor offered to meet with her after the meeting to explain.

Discussion Items

  • Approval of 2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan Resolution: Mayor Pro Tem Haw moved, Councilman Matisha seconded; the resolution passed unanimously.
  • Closed Session Motion: Council voted 6-0 (roll call: all present) to enter closed session to discuss a written legal opinion regarding pending arbitration under MCL 15.2681(E) and (H). The closed session was scheduled after discussion items.
  • Department Reports:
    • City Clerk: Expressed gratitude for election work; praised by Mayor Taylor for efficiency.
    • City Attorney Thomas: Reported that Sacred Heart litigation has concluded; property closing expected in June, allowing development to proceed.
    • City Manager Monroe: Reminded of Memorial Day parade and Rollinger Park splash pad opening on Memorial Day; noted he testified in Lansing requesting funds to rehabilitate the Roseville Theatre to attract a new business.
    • Library Director Jackie: Announced the summer reading program "Unearth a Story" beginning June 12, featuring reptiles and dinosaurs; reported nearly 300 new library cards issued since the new library opened; encouraged participation.
  • Council Member Remarks:
    • Councilman Hoover: Thanked election team and congratulated school district on bond passage.
    • Councilman Shoemaker: Expressed condolences to Martin Kirkendal on the passing of his mother.
    • Councilman Watisha: Reminded of Rollinger Park ribbon cutting on May 19 at 5:30 PM and Raware Park grand opening on May 20 at 10 AM and 5 PM.
    • Mayor Pro Tem Haw: Thanked library and offered condolences to a family member.
    • Mayor Taylor: Noted Flock camera system led to arrest of armed suspect without incident; announced grand opening of Roseville Junior Sports that weekend.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent agenda approved.
  • Resolution approving the 2026-2027 CDBG annual action plan adopted unanimously.
  • Council voted 6-0 to enter closed session to discuss arbitration legal opinion.
  • After closed session, council reconvened in open session and adjourned at 7:44 PM.

Meeting Transcript

I'd like to call the Roseville City Council meeting for May 12th 2026 order. If we could all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance, please. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. Before we start our meeting tonight, uh Madam Clerk, I have received a text message from Councilman Knox. He is running late. I don't know if he's caught in traffic or what it may be, but uh when he does arrive, if you could make sure that the record reflects what time he gets here. If we could have roll call, please. Councilman Hoover. Present. Councilman Shoemaker. Here. Councilwoman McCartney. Here. Councilman Matisha. Present. Mayor Protect Pa. Here. Mayor Taylor. Here. All members are going to be present this evening. Thank you, ma'am. Next item on the agenda is our consent agenda. Are there any items on the consent agenda? Council wishes to have removed for discussion. If not, I'll need a motion from the board. So I have a motion by Councilwall McCartney supported by Councilman Watisha to approve the consent agenda. All in favor? Aye. Anyone against? Consent agenda has been approved. Next item on the agenda is approval request for an abatement, Mr. Monroe. We have none, sir. Okay, then we'll move into presentations. Do we have any presentations tonight? I have none of those tonight either. Okay, then we're gonna move them into right into the first hearing of the public, which is on agenda items only. Hearing of the public is designated. Please state your name and address and address the chair. You welcome a direct questions, input information, express opinions to the board. Anyone using it anyone using inappropriate language, we call out of order, we'll correct your language or leave. Mr. Monroe, is there anything you'd like to add to that? Just uh Mr. Gamiki sends his apologies.

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