City of Rochester Hills

The Regular Rochester Hills City Council Meeting included several presentations, such as a check presentation from SEMCOG for TAP funding for road improvements and a legislative update from State Representative Mark Tisdel. The Consent Agenda involved numerous purchase authorizations covering fleet repairs, on-call plumbing services, membership dues for the National Transportation Safety Organization, pump replacement for a lift station, and various engineering and maintenance services related to traffic signals and road regraveling. Furthermore, an ordinance was introduced to establish a temporary moratorium suspending the processing and acceptance of applications for Data Centers. The Council adopted the 2025 Planning and Economic Development Department Annual Report. New Business included adopting resolutions for blanket purchase orders for natural gas supply, a Mutual Aid Agreement with SOCPWA, engineering/survey services, traffic engineering services, and utility bill printing services. The Council also adopted the Strategic Allocation for Variance & Economic Resilience (S.A.V.E.R.) Reserve Policy and proposed a resolution to establish a City Council Policy and Procedure Technical Review Committee.

The Village of Rochester Hills outlines its ongoing vision to serve as a vibrant community town center by fostering memorable experiences. This includes maintaining strong community engagement through various events and proactively adapting to evolving demographics. Key strategies involve attracting younger consumers with new brands and continuously enhancing the environment to create 'wow moments,' thereby sustaining its role as a cherished community hub.

The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. Key presentations included the Midwest Strategy Group presentation and the Rochester Hills Government Youth Council Bi-Annual Report. The consent agenda included the adoption of resolutions for accepting a pedestrian pathway easement for the Adams Pathway connection project, alongside the approval of minutes from previous meetings in October 2025. New business involved the confirmation of the Mayor's appointment of Kathleen Fitzgerald to the Board of Review. Further actions included approving a permit for Canada Goose Nest/Egg Destruction, and multiple purchase authorizations covering electric energy supply, renovation of Avondale Park Playground, and network support services for both long-term transition and continuity. The Council also authorized a blanket purchase order for Joint Sealant Material and Melter Applicators, Ready Mix Concrete Materials, and annual software maintenance for the Water Meter Test Bench. Finally, authorization was given for the creation of one new Full-Time Deputy Director DPS Operations position. The Council discussed the potential creation of an ad-hoc Technical Review Committee to review the City Council Rules of Procedure.

The Special Rochester Hills City Council Meeting was convened to discuss the potential purchase or lease of real properties. Following standard procedural comments, the Council adopted a resolution to immediately adjourn to a closed session to discuss this potential purchase or lease of real properties. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

The Regular Rochester Hills City Council Meeting involved the approval of the agenda as amended, with one file removed from the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda included the approval of minutes from several previous meetings in 2025. Purchases authorized under the Consent Agenda included contracts for plant/tree/lawn care, EZ-IO needles, office supplies, and online marketplace purchases. Subsequent actions involved separate approvals for blanket purchase orders for Public Safety/Emergency Preparedness equipment and Protective Ensemble for Structural Firefighting. The Council accepted several Ordinances for First Reading related to amending fees across various chapters of the Code of Ordinances. A significant portion of the meeting involved nominations and appointments of Citizen Representatives to various advisory and technical review committees, including the Deer Management Advisory Committee, Green Space Advisory Board, Historic Districts Commission, and others. The Council also elected Jason Carlock as City Council President and Theresa Mungioli as Vice-President, followed by appointments of Council Members to numerous Independent Boards, Commissions, and Technical Review Committees. New Business included the adoption of resolutions for accepting the Engineer's Report for the SAD paving project on Childress Avenue and Enid Street, postponement of the Dunning Road SAD paving report, and authorizations for purchase orders related to MIS equipment/software, asset management consulting, maintenance supplies, and monument/marker sales. Finally, the 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule was adopted.