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December 15, 2025

December 15, 2025

Detroit Financial Review Commission

CITY REGULAR MEETING

Monday, December 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

Via Microsoft Teams

MINUTES

  1. Call to Order
    1. Chairman, Kevin A. Smith called the meeting to order 1:00 p.m.
  2. Roll Call
    1. Let the record show that a quorum was present.
  3. Approval of the Proposed Minutes from the November 17, 2025, Regular City Meeting
    1. Motion made by Commissioner Blaskiewicz and supported by Commissioner Berry to approve the draft minutes of the Commission’s November 17, 2025, city meeting with one minor correction to “add David Blaskiewicz as present to the roll call”. The Commission approved the minutes of the city meeting.
  4. Executive Director’s Report
    1. Patrick Dostine, Executive Director, informed the meeting that in reviewing the City’s monthly report ending October 31, 2025, the city continues to pay its debt obligations, remains in compliance, and there is no reason to consider rescinding the waiver at this time.
  5. Old Business
    1. None
  6. New Business
    1. None
  7. City’s Financial Report for four months ended October 31, 2025 – FYI Only
    1. Representatives from the OCFO office gave an overview of above-mentioned financial report and addressed questions from the commissioners.
  8. Public Comment
    1. Michelle George
    2. William Davis
  9. Next Meeting Date
    1. City Regular Meeting: Monday, January 26, 2026, at 1:00 pm, remotely using Microsoft Teams.
  10. Adjournment
    1. Motion made by Commissioner Rose and supported by Commissioner Flood to adjourn. The Commission approved the motion to adjourn.
    2. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:23 p.m.

Roll Call:

Members Present – 9

  • Dr. J. Barnwell
  • David Blaskiewicz
  • Hakim Berry
  • Jen Flood
  • Jay Rising
  • Ron Rose
  • Kevin Smith
  • Dr. Vaughn
  • Dr. Vitti
  • John Walsh

Members Absent –2

  • Mary Sheffield
  • Dr. Vitti