Beverly Hills public meetings in 2025

Village Council

The Village Council will consider adopting the 2026 Building Department fee schedule and approving an exhaust system upgrade for the fire bay vehicle. They will also vote on purchasing new signage for the Public Safety Building, a software proposal, and scheduling a 2026 strategy session. The meeting includes routine items such as swearing in new public safety officers and public comment periods.

• Adopt 2026 Building Department Fee Schedule
• Approve Fire Bay Vehicle Exhaust System Upgrade
• Approve purchase of new signage for the Public Safety Building
• Approve Polimorphic Software Proposal
• Schedule 2026 Strategy Session Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a specific zoning case and administrative updates. The board is scheduled to review the 2026 meeting calendar and the ZBA bylaws.

• ZBA Case 1438 - 31555 Kennoway Court
• 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals Calendar of Meetings
• ZBA Bylaws

The Board heard public comments opposing the request and voted to deny the variance for installing six‑foot privacy screens in the front yard. The motion passed with eight votes in favor and one against. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Denied variance request for 31555 Kennoway Court (8-1)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled ZBA meetings through January 2027 (no vote recorded)
• No action on ZBA bylaws (none)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Council

The council will vote on buying a 2007 International plow truck and on awarding a contract for the Beverly and Southfield Road traffic‑calming study. It will also consider requests to host the Groves Orchestra’s Forte 5K on May 3, 2026, and to waive the pavilion rental fee for the annual 5th Grade Run, both at Beverly Park. Additional items include routine approvals such as the November 18, 2025 council minutes.

• Approve purchase of a 2007 International plow truck
• Award proposal for the Beverly and Southfield Road traffic‑calming study
• Consider request to host Groves Orchestra’s Forte 5K on May 3, 2026 at Beverly Park
• Consider request to waive pavilion rental fee for the annual 5th Grade Run at Beverly Park
• Approve November 18, 2025 council minutes

The council voted to buy a used 2007 International plow truck for $48,000, and it accepted the traffic‑calming intersection study proposal for Southfield and Beverly Roads. It also denied a resident’s appeal to waive the FOIA fee and timeliness issue. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Excused absent member Abboud (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2007 International plow truck for $48,000 (5-0)
• Accepted traffic‑calming study proposal by Hubbell, Roth, and Clark (6-0)
• Denied Luke Wolgast’s FOIA timeliness and fee appeals (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes from October and consider requests to waive pavilion rental fees for the 5th Grade Run and Groves Orchestra’s Forte 5K.

• Approve October 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Waive pavilion rental fee for 5th Grade Run at Beverly Park
• Waive pavilion rental fee for Groves Orchestra’s Forte 5K
• Approve pavilion lighting event proposal
• Review Food Truck Monday's program

The Parks & Recreation Board approved waiving pavilion rental fees for Birmingham Public Schools' 5th Grade Run on Oct. 3, 2026 and for Groves High School's Forte 5K on May 3, 2026, each contingent on a security deposit and liability insurance. The Board also approved the holiday lights sponsorship concept for Beverly Park, pending final logistical details. Additionally, the Board directed the clerk to decline a $750 food‑truck guarantee request for the 2026 season.

• Approved pavilion fee waiver for Birmingham Public Schools 5th Grade Run (Oct. 3, 2026) with $250 security deposit and liability insurance
• Approved pavilion fee waiver for Groves High School Forte 5K (May 3, 2026) with security deposit and liability insurance
• Approved Holiday Lights sponsorship concept for Beverly Park, subject to final logistical confirmation
• Directed clerk to decline $750 food‑truck guarantee request for 2026 season

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider sign permit applications for two specific addresses. The body will also discuss the 2026 meeting calendar and topics for a joint meeting.

• Sign Permit PC Case 25-11-01: 15590 W 13 Mile Rd. (Dollface)
• Sign Permit PC Case 25-11-02: 31535 Southfield Rd. (Paddle & Par)
• 2026 Planning Commission Calendar of Meetings

The commission approved its agenda and the September 24, 2025 minutes. It granted a 30‑sq ft sign permit for Dollface at 15590 W 13 Mile Rd and approved a relocation permit for Paddle & Par at 31535 Southfield Rd with the condition that the amended sign have no illumination. Commissioners also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, keeping meetings at 7 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved PC Case 25-11-01 sign permit for 30 sq ft sign at 15590 W 13 Mile Rd (7‑0)
• Approved PC Case 25-11-02 sign permit for relocation at 31535 Southfield Rd, no illumination (7‑0)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission meeting schedule, meetings to remain at 7 p.m. (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 p.m. (motion passed)

Village Council

The Village Council will meet to discuss budget amendments for FY 2026 and a second reading of Ordinance #394. The body is also reviewing contracts for attorney services and the DTE TAP Project.

• FY 2026 Budget Amendments
• Engagement letter with Rosati, Schultz, Joppich, and Amtsbuechler for Village Attorney Services
• DTE Contract for TAP Project
• FY 2025 Lead Service Line Replacements
• Second Reading of Ordinance #394

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including the FY 2025 lead service line replacements and the DTE contract for the TAP project. It adopted Ordinance #394 after a second reading. The council also approved the FY 2026 budget amendments and the engagement letter for village attorney services. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approve meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approve consent agenda items (6-0)
• Adopt Ordinance #394 as read (6-0)
• Adopt FY 2026 budget amendments (6-0)
• Approve engagement letter for village attorney services (6-0)
• Excuse President George from the meeting (6-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:50 p.m. (vote passed)

Village Council

The Village Council will conduct interviews with three law firms to serve as Village Attorney. The Council may take action following these interviews.

• Interview with Rosati, Schultz, Joppich, & Amtsbuechler
• Interview with Foster Swift
• Interview with The Kelly Firm

The Village Council approved the meeting agenda unanimously (7-0). The Council voted 6-1 to allow the Village Manager to negotiate legal services with Rosati, Schultz, Joppich & Amtsbuechler. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion to adjourn passed.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Allowed Village Manager to negotiate with Rosati, Schultz, Joppich & Amtsbuechler (6-1)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Village Council

The Village Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Program Year 2026 CDBG Funding Allocation. Members will also review a Special Land Use Request for Beverly Hills Academy and vote on two ordinances.

• Public hearing for Program Year 2026 CDBG Funding Allocation
• Special Land Use Request for Beverly Hills Academy
• Second reading of Ordinance #393
• First reading of Ordinance #394
• Purchase of Detective Bureau Vehicle

The Village Council approved a special land use permit allowing an accessory structure at 32605 Bellvine Trail. It also authorized a $3,500 Community Development Block Grant application for yard services, adopted zoning amendments for accessory mechanical units, and approved the purchase of a detective bureau vehicle for $59,537.18. All motions passed unanimously or with the recorded vote counts.

• Approved special land use permit for Beverly Hills Academy shed (6-0)
• Authorized CDBG application for $3,500 yard services (6-0)
• Struck phrase “as determined by manufacturer’s specifications” from Ordinance #393 (6-0)
• Adopted zoning ordinance amendments for accessory mechanical units (6-0)
• Approved purchase of detective bureau vehicle and equipment for $59,537.18 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as published (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including October 21, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote passed)

Village Council

The Village Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including the Erity Dam Feasibility Study and water main improvements for 2027-2030. The body will also vote on a bid for a public safety carport and a paving extension. Other items include the adoption of chicken permit fees.

• Award bid for Public Safety Carport Project
• Grant agreement with EGLE and engineering proposal for Erity Dam Feasibility Study
• Design engineering proposal for FY 2027-2030 Water Main Improvement Projects
• Adoption of Chicken Permit Fees
• First reading of Ordinance #393

The Village Council unanimously approved several contracts and grants. It awarded the Public Safety Carport Project to Ross & Barr for up to $96,800. It also approved a grant agreement and engineering study for the Erity Dam, a design‑engineering proposal for water‑main improvements up to $340,000, a contract extension for Hutch Paving, and the insurance renewal for $209,096.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Awarded Public Safety Carport Project to Ross & Barr, up to $96,800 (7-0)
• Approved EGLE grant agreement for Erity Dam feasibility study (7-0)
• Approved engineering services proposal for Erity Dam feasibility study (7-0)
• Approved design‑engineering proposal for FY 2027‑2030 water main improvements, up to $340,000 (7-0)
• Granted contract extension to Hutch Paving for 2026 road program (7-0)
• Approved insurance renewal with MMRMA for $209,096 (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will consider the Wayne State Sculpture Project. The board will also discuss a park sign, the Parks & Recreation Coordinator position, event marketing, the Halloween Hoot event, and the pavilion rental agreement and fee waiver policy. Routine agenda items include public comments, approval of minutes, and administrative reports.

• Review and consider the Wayne State Sculpture Project
• Discuss design and placement of a new park sign
• Evaluate the pavilion rental agreement and rental fee waiver policy
• Consider event marketing plans for park programs
• Review plans for the Halloween Hoot community event

The board approved an amendment to add a Bevely Park Playground update to the agenda and approved the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. It agreed to move forward with the Wayne State University “Portals Project” public‑art installation and will identify specific park locations before presenting it to the Village Council. The board decided to check state guidelines before finalizing new park signage regarding powered vehicles and e‑bikes. The board will review the proposed Parks & Recreation Coordinator position and continue discussion at the next meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Bevely Park Playground update
• Approved September 17, 2025 board minutes
• Moved forward with Portals Project (public art) pending location identification
• Will check state guidelines before finalizing park signage for powered vehicles/e‑bikes
• Will review Parks & Recreation Coordinator proposal at next meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Beverly Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will review a dimensional/non-use variance request for 31288 Downing Place to adjust the required rear‑yard setback under Chapter 46‑275. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, public comments, and other business.

• ZBA Case 1439 – 31288 Downing Place: request for dimensional/non-use variance to modify rear‑yard setback per Chapter 46‑275

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a variance allowing the property at 31288 Downing Place to reduce its rear‑yard setback from 40 feet to 28 feet. The motion passed with a 9‑0 vote. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes of the August 11, 2025 meeting, and then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of Aug 11, 2025 meeting (motion passed)
• Granted 12‑ft rear‑yard setback variance for 31288 Downing Place (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Village Council

The Village Council will review a special land use request for Detroit Country Day and a second reading of the Animal Ordinance. The body will also receive an update on the search for a Village Attorney.

• Special Land Use Request - Detroit Country Day
• Second Reading of the Animal Ordinance
• Village Attorney Search Update
• Mutual Aid Agreement with SOCPWA
• NEXT Annual Renewal Agreement

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, each by unanimous vote. It then approved a Special Land Use Permit for Detroit Country Day School to construct an accessory structure at 22400 Hillview Lane, subject to zoning code compliance and plan conditions. The animal ordinance received a second reading but was not adopted at this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved Special Land Use Permit for accessory structure at 22400 Hillview Lane (7-0)