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• BP Products of North America access agreement — approved.
Motion: Approve an access agreement allowing BP Products of North America (BPPNA) to install soil-gas sampling points on city-owned property at 138 South Lafayette.
Mover/Second: Councilmember Alex Hansen moved; second by Councilmember Mosher.
Vote: Roll-call recorded as unanimous \"Yes\" from the council members present.
Key details: The new sampling points are quarter-inch tubing with fine mesh screens; BPPNA representatives said the request responds to an EGLE site-investigation requirement. The company will install two sampling locations with two depths at each location (two openings total) and the covers are flush-mounted to avoid interference with parking or events. The proposed access agreement was modified to require restoration of the property and to prevent assignment of the agreement without the city's consent.

• Stormwater management operations and maintenance agreement with SK Realty LLC — approved.
Motion: Approve the stormwater management operations and maintenance agreement requiring the property owner to follow an approved maintenance plan and allowing the city to inspect and, if necessary, perform maintenance and charge the owner.
Mover/Second: Motion by Councilmember Mosher; second recorded.
Vote: Approved by roll-call.
Key detail: Council discussed who will record the agreement with the county register of deeds; city staff said they will follow up to confirm whether the owner or the city records the document.

• Eagle Heights paving contract (2025 Road Improvement Program) — approved.
Motion: Award 2025 road improvement program (Eagle Heights subdivision) to Federal Paving Inc. of Auburn Hills in the amount of $1,758,914.02 (account number 2044511802).
Mover/Second: Motion by Councilmember Hansen; second by Councilmember Kurzweil.
Vote: Approved by roll-call.
Key details: The city received 11 bids ranging from about $1.7 million to $2.3 million; Federal Paving was the lowest responsive bidder. Work is expected to begin after June 1 with a preconstruction meeting and resident meeting; estimated completion target is before Labor Day. Staff reported roughly $1 million remaining in the road fund after this project, and the city plans to activate planned bond funds for next-year projects.

• Appointment to Huron River Watershed Council Board of Directors — approved.
Motion: Appoint Alex Hansen as city representative and Suzanne Martin as alternate representative to the Huron River Watershed Council Board of Directors.
Mover/Second: Motion by Councilmember Bogart; second by Councilmember Dilg.
Vote: Approved by roll-call.
Key detail: Councilmembers noted the representative will report back on quarterly meetings and watershed information for the city.

Each of these items was included on the meeting's New Business agenda and approved by roll-call votes recorded by City Clerk Deaton.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Lyon City Council April 14 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The South Lyon City Council recorded several formal actions on April 14, approving an access agreement for soil-gas sampling at 138 South Lafayette, a stormwater maintenance agreement, a paving contract award and appointments to the Huron River Watershed Council.","taxTitle","South Lyon, Oakland County, Michigan","taxId",3723,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6069757,"South Lyon Area Youth Assistance thanks city, seeks volunteers and donations",87,153000,240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3066755-21d9308e14d74cff408a9603ba969a78&start=153&end=240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3066755-21d9308e14d74cff408a9603ba969a78/thumbnail_153000.jpg","/articles/6069757/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/South-Lyon-Area-Youth-Assistance-thanks-city-seeks-volunteers-and-donations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6069757-6036f93086b6fb4580a0c8770fdbd64a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192889&Signature=b2rZZgfnGVznDTbEHMWkEsyh7PaLGjjAVjLz8REpIWUoAzd-BiZioGwgpCC4z1UG0hK7hZi6443tNyhUgGLw6AGpGgjVuz-lLIFLBoi3mpUFevtoDiIcNN4NVNZXSItXHDmEDvSlVs6VVcFeekSOgQ30b7FXhqGPsrCdHr4dSRqZmPt7TXBrMy3QAYwSeq1nbvCaYsS9AePN9foUuSaHvmXrvR8GQNDg7y0dSdlWtFzgFTvokeoIkXRWmYqeulYaNgDyKW-KUNw8hIlSMFV6j9hl3o~7w5oaHE8cWjOH~1TLiM4g7cBmErFSD2qdq7UHHyz7s8RP5-tqQqV709d~Mw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A representative identified as Ziegler, speaking for South Lyon Area Youth Assistance, addressed the City Council during public comment on April 14 to thank the city for financial support and to request volunteers and donations.

Ziegler said the organization runs programs to build self-confidence among young people. \"We have a case worker full time and that's paid for Oakland by Oakland County,\" Ziegler told the council. She described summer enrichment that culminates in a play, a youth recognition program in May that includes a breakfast and awards for volunteers, and a toiletry closet and scholarships run by the organization.

Ziegler said she would leave brochures and asked residents to consider volunteering or donating; councilmembers acknowledged the group's work and thanked the speaker.","A representative of South Lyon Area Youth Assistance thanked the council for financial support, said Oakland County funds a full-time caseworker, and requested volunteers and donations for summer programs and youth recognition events.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6069761,"South Lyon Police recognize officer of the year, announce promotions and retirement",47,635000,682000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3066755-21d9308e14d74cff408a9603ba969a78&start=635&end=682","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3066755-21d9308e14d74cff408a9603ba969a78/thumbnail_635000.jpg","/articles/6069761/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/South-Lyon-Police-recognize-officer-of-the-year-announce-promotions-and-retirement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6069761-ed3cbf009f8c4159420efb0a3fb93410/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192889&Signature=cvwu9pVpJBD7raTthfWdjb~ZSaXbkuSBixauIsknXSorafB3F~lIrj-u6ZUjFboP2-S5TVRkNa5YJ5RWQ4gnocwB8WqDKWSQp79OmH6-CCrazAGkO5-OBHR4ZdPvRrucgsyNxtsSeXSaoEwNBfV7fjOw90lfi6Xi4mYY-unsnu5unNwQ1h0EuDjqVGYTVQ8oLQJPFXL8PIsZCx4Z5v9RhbtHS0aX3rte-SDN36HrThSGo2cSkVOXkwKBmsDvk3hy4z8k5Y~pDyzpH5eV2axt~tQB--PT2mGAL5SpkqTJiK-hnHHsc2E8iI2NM3YDJZJ-a5HbCU4U253NnJeh54XlZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Police Chief Bakke presented personnel recognition and staffing changes to the City Council on April 14.

Chief Bakke introduced Detective Audra Baker as the South Lyon Police Department's 2024 Officer of the Year, citing her investigations and community volunteer work. \"Her community involvement is exemplary,\" Bakke said. The department's awards committee voted unanimously to name Baker the officer of the year; she will receive a plaque.

Bakke also introduced Sergeant Joe Chopsky, who joins the department's sergeant ranks with six years of prior experience and who previously served as a field-training officer and traffic-safety officer. The chief credited Chopsky with evidence work that led to a conviction in a past drive-by-shooting investigation.

Bakke paid tribute to Sergeant John Tomanek, who is retiring. Bakke described Tomanek's long tenure — hired in 1997, the city's first school resource officer around 1999, a stint with a federal task force, years on midnight shift and leadership of the property room — and said the department will miss him.

The council offered congratulations and thanks; no formal council action was required for these personnel recognitions at this meeting.","Police Chief Bakke recognized Detective Audra Baker as 2024 Officer of the Year, promoted Joe Chopsky to sergeant and announced Sergeant John Tomanek's retirement after a long tenure.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6069767,"South Lyon fire chief reports training milestones, grant denial for truck",27,468000,495000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3066755-21d9308e14d74cff408a9603ba969a78&start=468&end=495","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3066755-21d9308e14d74cff408a9603ba969a78/thumbnail_468000.jpg","/articles/6069767/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/South-Lyon-fire-chief-reports-training-milestones-grant-denial-for-truck","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6069767-fc27b0727a5ae5335977a4951bd23edc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192889&Signature=L7r5y7XwnGxmkzCQz4eYb0jIIM0nsciXb0Lqfb1BD7Bfjr1g0KkYaasL~obuwQUj0f7YqNw1MrZEXtwun4ee8psmhv0dOHZ3HIvcCA6kS87NTuod9uDVvoqz01DVdXG8PFVYFsvxrd4cMBrUUIodMHgtM3bLSZFdjSx0eqS3QvPYu8tunffG1kll9Qs~4ylgPqooXIbDE0JLnebtuQ4TAYLJGesPzgCDnarfaNQwK2uEnICe9frL8MjYmW7JDufMcXFSX2RYkiTbw-w8wAPY3hLQgs7ag3bl9IFu5LnBoQQiI4KYUZtjIa~qmETzELJc3yGRwWFd~1OdaI2urrss3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fire Chief Thornton told the City Council on April 14 that the South Lyon Fire Department has handled 412 incidents so far in 2025 and recently assisted Green Oak Fire with a garage fire.

Thornton said Captain Solvay completed the NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor II certification, which the chief described as a rigorous course that will allow the department to run live-burn training that meets state regulations.

Thornton also reported on a federal grant application: \"...our $509,000 for the fire truck that we received, that grant, we received, the grant, we officially received notice from the Senator Slotkin's office that did not make the next budget for the federal government,\" he said. Thornton said the department will reapply next fiscal year and noted that Senator Tom Barrett's office had been in contact to assist.

Councilmembers thanked the department for rapid emergency response in a recent fallen-tree incident that blocked access on Pontiac Trail and asked about preparations for the department open house; Thornton said preparations are \"going excellent.\"","Fire Chief reported 412 incidents year to date, a firefighter-instructor certification, and that a $509,000 federal grant for a fire truck did not make the next budget; the department plans to reapply.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6069771,"South Lyon DDA: six EV chargers installed, Lafayette Park bid closes May 2",118,275000,393000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3066755-21d9308e14d74cff408a9603ba969a78&start=275&end=393","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3066755-21d9308e14d74cff408a9603ba969a78/thumbnail_275000.jpg","/articles/6069771/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/South-Lyon-DDA-six-EV-chargers-installed-Lafayette-Park-bid-closes-May-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6069771-8f772602ee0c3a20ad813c3602b730d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192889&Signature=AE1JlbRzKXPZlxHEXk7fxHBi-g5-EmSTeMq8pNsDOOnDLrJqPpK~EquSL1UNGHlQH0jF~-WYWzG4xWwyxzEjOLWoRYHPRwAo~CtXm9JO1gYm-aqU6T5arK~lwXdFxNfs-FFSRBrCOHejIu4hCzFrX-HiuOqIKEvY90X8qa1-e9UQIUSpa7FUvoym4zM-1f~KqUm6ndlv~ssg9uWFvcO6AaHb6-mV9q4ETggYGNVHCyo2t6GMzN1wwY7zA42XdHKIlm1iwqkJPgkyRE6~SCtkKeyzXpYt91JgXAZ28EErpZekAbn-vzx2724vNca5~5MA~YGPxP-yLwrSuOna7iufzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Nate Max, director of the Downtown Development Authority, told the South Lyon City Council on April 14 that six electric vehicle charging stations have been installed in downtown South Lyon but are not yet operational while the utility hookup is pending.

Max said two chargers are in the Well Street parking lot and four are in the Whipple Street lot. \"They're not operational yet, however. We're waiting on DTE to get the power hookup,\" he said. Max added the DDA has contacted the installer and DTE and expects the stations to be activated once the utility completes work.

The DDA director also summarized upcoming downtown programming. He said Ladies Night is scheduled for Friday, May 9, from 5 to 9 p.m., and the outdoor farmers market opens Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market sold out for opening day, and organizers plan a food-truck rally every second Saturday through October.

Max reported that the Lafayette Park project has gone out for bid; the bid closes May 2. He said the city has nearly $500,000 in grants earmarked for the park and expects construction to be completed by approximately May 2026.

Councilmember Alex Hansen praised the placement of the chargers near the fire station and noted the convenience for events and the community.

The DDA's update included no formal action tonight; council members asked follow-up questions about timing and placement and confirmed they would be notified when the chargers are turned on.","Downtown Development Authority director reported installation of six electric vehicle chargers that await DTE hookup, previewed downtown events and said the Lafayette Park construction bid closes May 2; the city has nearly $500,000 in grants for the park.","actionData","errors"]

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