SOUTHFIELD CITY CENTRE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 8:30 a.m. 
Conference Room A, Southfield Pavilion 

26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 

AGENDA 

A.    Roll Call: (Heasman, Height; Jawad; Litzler; Ken Peterson; Kim Peterson; Sioma; Siver; Stevens; & Suardini) 
Excused: Height; Ken Peterson; Sioma; Suardini 
  
B.    Approval of Minutes: Oct 10, 2023 
 
C.    Budget/Approvals: 

• FY 2023/24 Budget Status (thru 10/31/23): Receive & File 

Processed Project Invoices in October: 
D & B Landscaping 300 ct. Fall Install - $5,610; D & B Landscaping Late Summer Insect Application-Burning Bushes - $147; D & B Landscaping CPB September Lawn Services - $1452;   D & B Landscaping Watering of New Trees, NW Hwy. Sept. - $1533; D & B Landscaping 12 ct. Fall Planter Changeout CPB $3,167.50; Progressive Irrigation Winterize Sprinkler System CPB $144.16; Friends of Public Art c/o Mayor Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival Sponsorship - $2,000;
ARF # 46728 CCAB to Reimburse Parks & Recreation for 9/14/23 Eat to the Beat Production - $7,329; Echo Media October Marketing & Website - $2,000; Rockford Advertising 2024 MI Trails Magazine - $2826.25; APT Solar Solutions 3D Solar Bollards - $2,000; Detroit Design Center 50 % Dep. "The Key" Sculpture - $20,000; Costco Dog Biscuits for Dog Treat Stations - $18.86; Landscapeforms 10 ct. Benches, 10 ct. Litter Receptacle, Shipping - $44,700.00; D & B Landscaping CPB October Lawn Services - $1452; Artistic Outdoor Services, Inc. Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Garden Deposit - $30,000    

D.    Presentations/Project Status/Approvals:  

• Robert Jackson, Executive Director, RESTART Program, LTU: Presentation
• Robert Esshaki, Rudy’s Market & Catering:  Presentation
• Approval for purchase of Five (5) Flock Cameras and Five-Year Contract: The first-year cost is $15,750, including the purchase and installation of five cameras.  A 5-year contract is required in the amount of $67,750. Not to exceed $68,000. (Budget Line Item #971.9740 Land Improvements balance is approx. $15,000)    
• Approval for installation of 20 APT Solar Bollards: $4,500 SignGraphix
• Approve Freelance communications by Jane Gleeson: $100 per hour with average of 15 hours per month.
• Update on disposition of “60” sign:  Discussion: Signs by Crannie

E.    Public/Media Relations 

• Echo Media/Shaw Updates: 
• Social Media Analytics: 
• Winter 2023 Newsletter: story ideas 
• ΑDL Walk Against Hate: Sunday, October 22, 2023: Summary
• Chutney Fest: Discussion
• Misc. updates:
• LTU Report: 

 
F.    Public Comments:  
 
G.    Board Member Comments: 
 
H.    Adjournment  
 
Note: Next Regular Board Meeting: Next meeting TBD, Dec. 12, 2023, Conference Room A, unless otherwise posted.