REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2002 – PAGE 1
Present:
President Stearn; President Pro-Tem Pfeifer; Members: Craig, Domzal,
Downey, and Munguia
Absent:
Walsh
Also Present: Village Manager, Murphy
Public Services Director, Spallasso
Assistant to the Manager, Pasieka
Village Attorney, Ryan
Director of Public Safety, Woodard
President Stearn called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Village municipal building at
18500 W. Thirteen Mile Road.
Three Boy Scouts from Troop 1024 led those present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
The scouts stepped to the lectern and introduced themselves. They are attending a Council
meeting to earn their communications merit badge.
APPROVE MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON
DECEMBER 17, 2001
A correction was made by Pfeifer on page 4 under “Consider Resolution…” to change
“MOTION” to “RESOLUTION”.
Motion by Domzal to approve the amended minutes of a regular Council meeting
held on Monday, December 17, 2001.
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
W. A. Zimmerman of 22191 Camelot Court questioned whether the cable franchisee is
required to submit proposed rate changes to the Village Council for approval. Attorney Tom
Ryan responded that the Village Council does not have authority over cable company rates.
Zimmerman voiced questions and comments regarding his Comcast subscriber bill, franchise
fees, and suspension of his cable television service.
Ryan related that he spoke with Tim Currier, Attorney for the Birmingham Area Cable
Board. Zimmerman has been in attendance at recent Cable Board meetings. Currier assured
Ryan that he has responded to Zimmerman’s questions. Ryan suggested that Zimmerman
direct further grievances concerning the operation of the cable system to the Cable Board.
Stearn commented that a letter was mailed to Mr. Zimmerman on December 28, 2001 from
the Village in answer to many of the questions he has raised over the