Inkster public meetings in 2025

Inkster Housing Commission

The Inkster Housing Commission will meet to approve its Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and authorize the write-off of debts owed by former residents. The meeting will also include a public comment session and committee reports.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget
• Authorization to write off debts owed by former residents
• Public comment session (3 minutes per person)
• Committee reports (Finance, Operations, Procurement, Personnel, Security)
• Closed session for litigation or personnel discussion

City Council Meeting(s)

The Inkster City Council will consider awarding a $933,706 contract to Corrigan Construction LLC for renovating the former library into a Cultural Center. The council will also discuss a $14,175 fee to host a Michigan Healthy Climate Fellow and approve the December 1, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Award contract to Corrigan Construction LLC for Cultural Center renovation ($933,706)
• Authorize payment of $14,175 for Michigan Healthy Climate Fellow program
• Approve December 1, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
• Consider water main replacement on Middlebelt Road ($344,659)
• Authorize Benesch for water main and lead service line replacements ($1,030,000)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss updates to the Inkster Zoning Ordinance with consultant A.C. Williams of Amedia. The body will also consider the 2026 meeting calendar and discuss the Planning Michigan 2025 Conference.

• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance updates with Amedia consultant A.C. Williams
• Approval of the 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar
• Discussion of the Planning Michigan 2025 Conference

The commission adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 29, 2025 meeting. It also approved the calendar for the 2026 Planning Commission meetings. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (motion passed)
• Adopted September 29, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar (motion carried)

City Council Meeting(s)

The Inkster City Council will discuss several items, including a proposal (LD 25-08) to sell a city‑owned vacant parcel on Allen Street for $1,500. Council members will also review a draft Administrative Compliance Agreement (ACA‑399‑25‑2025), a plan to replace a water main in the middle belt and Rosewood area, and matters related to the DWSRF program. A public hearing and consent agenda items, such as approval of the November 17 meeting minutes, are also on the agenda.

• LD 25-08: Offer to purchase vacant lot on Allen St (west side between Beech and Chestnut) for $1,500
• Draft Administrative Compliance Agreement ACA‑399‑25‑2025
• Replacement of the water main in middle belt and Rosewood
• DWSRF program discussion
• Approval of November 17, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (consent agenda)

The Inkster City Council approved several items at its December 1, 2025 meeting. The council authorized the purchase of a vacant parcel on Allen Street between Beech and Chestnut for $1,500. It also approved a water‑supply compliance agreement, a $344,659 contract to replace a water main on Middlebelt Road, and a $1,030,000 contract with Benesch for engineering and design services. All motions were carried.

• Approved agenda (Resolution #12-25-174GH-4-0) – motion carried
• Approved meeting minutes (Resolution #12-25-175GH) – motion carried
• Approved purchase of vacant parcel on Allen St. between Beech and Chestnut for $1,500 (Resolution #12-25-176GH-4-0) – motion carried
• Authorized signing of Administrative Compliance Agreement with Michigan DEE for water supply (Resolution #12-25-177GH-4-0) – motion carried
• Approved contract with Major Contracting Group to replace water main on Middlebelt Rd. at Rosewood St. for $344,659 (Resolution #12-25-178GH-4-0) – motion carried
• Approved $1,030,000 contract with Benesch for engineering and design services for water main and lead service line replacements (Resolution #12-25-179GH-4-0) – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried

Inkster Housing Commission

The Inkster Housing Commission will hold an annual board meeting to consider updates to public housing flat rents and payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher program. The meeting includes reports from various committees and a public comment period.

• Resolution 25-11-01: Adoption of updated flat rent for public housing
• Resolution 25-11-02: Adoption of updated payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher program
• Committee elections under unfinished business

City Council Meeting(s)

The Inkster City Council will discuss a resolution to allow the city to participate in the University of Michigan Dearborn Sustainable Cities program. Council members will also consider approving the 2026 city council meeting calendar. Routine items include approval of the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes and a closed‑session discussion of pending litigation.

• Resolution to join the University of Michigan Dearborn Sustainable Cities program (no funds budgeted)
• Consideration of the 2026 City Council meeting calendar
• Approval of the November 3, 2025 regular meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Closed session to discuss pending litigation
• Public participation limited to three minutes per speaker

The Inkster City Council approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution to join the University of Michigan Dearborn Sustainable Cities program, approved the 2026 City Council meeting calendar, and granted authority to settle the Raheem Al‑Jhalawi matter. The council then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (Resolution #11-25-169GH-4-0, motion carried)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (Resolution #11-25-171GH, 4‑0, motion carried)
• Approved participation in Sustainable Cities program (Resolution #11-25-170GH-4-0, motion carried)
• Approved 2026 City Council meeting calendar (Resolution #11-25-172GH-4-0, motion carried)
• Approved authority to settle Raheem Al‑Jhalawi case (Resolution #11-25-173GH-4-0, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review the current fiscal year’s spending for 2025‑2026 and examine funds allocated to programming. Commissioners will also discuss ideas for seasonal recreation offerings for the fall and winter, such as youth sports clinics and indoor arts‑and‑crafts workshops. The meeting includes standard items such as approval of the agenda, communications, and public comment.

• Budget Review – overview of FY 2025‑2026 spending
• Budget Review – review of funds for programming
• Seasonal Program Brainstorm – discussion of potential fall and winter recreation programs (youth sports clinics, indoor arts & crafts workshops)

City Council Meeting(s)

The Inkster City Council will meet to discuss the cutting of Stamp (food assistance) benefits. The meeting includes an orientation session and a regular council agenda.

• Discussion on Cutting of the Stamp (Food Assistance) Benefits led by Mayor Byron Nolen

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 6-0 vote. It also approved the November 3 meeting minutes by a 6-0 vote. Additionally, Evonne Moore was re‑elected to the Inkster Housing Commission with a 6-0 vote. No new business or ordinances were considered.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)
• Re‑elected Evonne Moore to Housing Commission (6-0)

Zoning & Housing Appeals Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider Case No. 25‑02 concerning Demby's proposed parcels A‑D at 4500 Inkster Rd. The board will examine whether each parcel meets the required front‑yard setback of 25 feet, side‑yard setbacks of 15 feet, and minimum lot‑area standards (32,000 sq ft for Parcel C and 128,000 sq ft for Parcel D). The agenda lists specific deficiencies for each parcel.

• Front‑yard setback requirement of 25 ft not met on Inkster Rd., Lehigh St., Moore Circle, Moore St., and Annapolis Ave.
• Side‑yard setback requirement of 15 ft not met for Proposed Parcel A along the proposed East and North property lines.
• Side‑yard setback requirement of 15 ft not met for Proposed Parcel B along the proposed North and South property lines.
• Lot‑area shortfall: Parcel C has 16,998 sq ft versus the required 32,000 sq ft.
• Lot‑area shortfall: Parcel D has 91,384 sq ft versus the required 128,000 sq ft.

City Council Meeting(s)

The City Council will meet to discuss new business including water and sewer line warranties and the purchase of vacant properties. The agenda also includes a presentation from T Square Tutoring.

• Home Serve Water & Sewer Line Warranty
• Vacant Yale Purchase
• Vacant Kean Deed Reissue
• Booker Dozier Roof Replacement
• Blackstone Drainage

The council approved several actions, including a $488,000 contract with Schreiber Corporation for the Booker T. Dozier roof replacement, the sale of a vacant Yale Street lot for $1,000, and the purchase of two vacant parcels for $3,000. It also authorized a replacement deed for a Kean Street lot and rejected a proposed drainage‑ditch improvement, opting for the alternative. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved $488,000 roof replacement contract with Schreiber Corp (4-0)
• Approved sale of vacant Yale St lot (Parcel ID 44022010649000) to Call on Him Construction for $1,000 (4-0)
• Approved replacement deed for vacant Kean St lot (Parcel ID 44020020131000) to Dennis Rubright (4-0)
• Approved Home Serve Water & Sewer Line Warranty (4-0)
• Approved purchase of two vacant parcels on Springhill St for $3,000 (4-0)
• Rejected drainage ditch improvement; approved Option 2 (4-0)
• Approved Montreal Cleary settlement (4-0)
• Approved Standifur vs Inkster settlement offer (4-0)

Election Commission

The Inkster Election Commission will consider approving the list of election inspectors for the November 4, 2025 special election across Districts 2, 4, and 6 precincts. It will also consider setting compensation of $275 for the election chair and $225 for each inspector for that election. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda, consent agenda, and July 14, 2025 minutes, as well as a brief public comment period.

• Approve election inspectors list for the Nov 4, 2025 special election (District 2 Precinct 1, District 2 Precinct 2, District 4 Precinct 1, District 4 Precinct 2, District 6 Precinct 1, District 6 Precinct 2)
• Approve $275 compensation for the election chair for the Nov 4, 2025 special election
• Approve $225 compensation for each election inspector for the Nov 4, 2025 special election

City Council Meeting(s)

The Inkster City Council meeting will include a presentation on a comprehensive zoning ordinance update by AC Williams of Amedia Consulting. Council members will also consider a new animal shelter proposal from Arch Environmental, a resolution to adopt SS4A, and the selection of a contractor for Tyrone Wheatley Park. Additional items are the acceptance of a cyber security grant and discussion of clean detention ponds at Annapolis.

• Zoning Ordinance Update presentation by AC Williams (Amedia Consulting)
• New Animal Shelter proposal from Arch Environmental
• Resolution to adopt SS4A
• Tyrone Wheatley Park contractor bid selection
• Cyber Security Grant Acceptance

The Inkster City Council voted 5‑0 to enter a $600,000 grant agreement with the Michigan Department of State Police for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. It also approved contracts for asbestos removal ($15,950), pond cleaning ($91,300), and a consultant for the Tyrone Wheatley Park Project. The council adopted the State Street for All United Action Plan and confirmed several appointments to the Parks & Rec and Planning commissions.

• Approved $600,000 cybersecurity grant (5‑0)
• Approved $15,950 asbestos removal contract (5‑0)
• Approved $91,300 pond‑cleaning contract (5‑0)
• Approved consultant Giffels Webster for Tyrone Wheatley Park Project (5‑0)
• Adopted State Street for All United Action Plan (5‑0)
• Appointed S. Anthony Dooley to Parks & Rec Committee (5‑0)
• Re‑appointed Tavan Hall to Planning Commission (5‑0)
• Re‑appointed Sheryl Bradford to Planning Commission (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss updating the Inkster Zoning Ordinance with consultant A.C. Williams of Amedia. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as roll call, adoption of minutes, public hearing slots, and miscellaneous business.

• Discussion with consultant A.C. Williams of Amedia on updating the Inkster Zoning Ordinance
• First public hearing for items not scheduled for a public hearing
• Second public hearing for items not scheduled for a public hearing
• Announcement of Planning Michigan 2025 Conference (Oct 22‑24, Kalamazoo, MI)
• Adoption of agenda and minutes

The commission adopted the meeting agenda and the August 25 minutes (with minor spelling corrections) by motion. No items were scheduled for a public hearing, and there were no cases to vote on, so no substantive decisions were made. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (motion passed)
• Adopted August 25 minutes with corrections (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Inkster Housing Commission

The Inkster Housing Commission will hold a special board meeting to approve a previous agenda and potentially enter a closed session. The agenda contains no specific action items or resolutions for the board to decide.

• Approval of October 28, 2024, Agenda
• Potential closed session for discussion of personnel action regarding the Executive Director

Inkster Housing Commission

The Inkster Housing Commission will consider several board resolutions, including a contract for legal services and actions to dispose of public housing units. Key items are the authorization to dispose up to 90% of units at Parkside Estates and Demby Terrace under the RAD/Section 18 blend process, and to negotiate development of the Twin Towers project. The meeting also includes public comment, reports from committees, and new business such as bylaw amendments and commissioner elections.

• Resolution 25-08-01: authorize a two‑year contract with attorney Milton Spokojny for legal services
• Resolution 25-08-02: authorize disposal of up to 90% of public housing units at Parkside Estates and Demby Terrace under RAD/Section 18 blend process
• Resolution 25-09-01: reschedule the October 2025 board meeting from Oct 21 to Oct 14, 2025
• Resolution 25-09-02: authorize negotiations with an unnamed developer for the Twin Towers project
• Resolution 25-09-03: authorize the executive director to take actions to facilitate conversion and disposal of units at Parkside Estates and Demby Terrace

City Council Meeting(s)

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including sewer rehabilitation and water system upgrades. Members will also consider a zoning amendment regarding the number of permitted billboards in the city.

• Contract with Duke’s Root Control Inc. for sewer rehab totaling $2,461,592.17
• Acceptance of a $300,000 FDCVT grant from the State of Michigan for water/sewer infrastructure
• Proposed zoning amendment to increase permitted billboard faces from 12 to 16
• Contract with Carr's Outdoor Services, Inc. for crack and joint seal totaling $159,866.44
• Purchase of a vacant parcel on the south side of Hazelwood for $1,500.00

The Inkster City Council voted unanimously to accept a $300,00 state grant for water/sewer infrastructure and to approve several capital contracts, including a $1,399,174.70 sewer‑rehab project totaling $2,461,592.17. It also adopted a zoning amendment keeping the billboard limit at 12, purchased a vacant parcel for $1,500, and authorized a new bank account for One Detroit Credit Union.

• Approved acceptance of $300,00 FDCVT grant for water/sewer infrastructure (6‑0)
• Approved sewer‑rehab contract $1,399,174.70 plus contingencies, total $2,461,592.17 (6‑0)
• Approved $19,600 asbestos abatement contract (10% contingency) total $21,560 (6‑0)
• Approved $150,817.40 crack and joint seal contract (6% contingency) total $159,866.44 (6‑0)
• Adopted zoning‑ordinance amendment keeping billboard limit at 12 (6‑0)
• Approved purchase of vacant parcel on Hazelwood for $1,500 (6‑0)
• Authorized opening of One Detroit Credit Union account (6‑0)
• Appointed Dwayne Logwood (Dist 6) and Kimberely Johnson (Dist 4) to Parks & Rec Commission (6‑0)

City Council Meeting(s)

The City Council will discuss updating the city's zoning ordinance and reviewing a presentation on the 2025 Zoning Kickoff. The body is also considering a grant agreement and a deadline extension for improvements to the Booker Dozier Recreation Center.

• Proposed zoning amendment to increase permitted billboard faces from 12 to 16
• Proposed $81,188 grant agreement with Wayne County for Booker Dozier Recreation Center improvements
• Proposed grant extension from Wayne County for Dozier Recreation Center with a new deadline of September 30, 2026
• 2025 Inkster Zoning Kickoff and presentation by A.C. Williams

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 18, 2025. It authorized a grant agreement with Wayne County for $81,188 to improve the Booker Dozier Recreation Center and accepted a grant extension for the same project. A proposed amendment to the billboard definition in the zoning ordinance was presented but not decided. The council also approved a closed‑session item titled Harrington and Clark.

• Approved agenda (Resolution #09-25-131GH) – vote 4-0
• Approved August 18 minutes (Resolution #09-25-132GH) – vote 4-0
• Authorized $81,188 grant for Booker Dozier Recreation Center upgrades (Resolution #09-25-133GH) – vote 4-0
• Accepted grant extension for Dozier Recreation Center improvements (Resolution #09-25-134GH) – vote 4-0
• Approved closed‑session item Harrington and Clark (Resolution #09-25435GH) – vote 4-0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding the definition and quantity of billboards. The body will also review a site plan for a manufacturing facility and begin a Zoning Ordinance update process.

• Public hearing on Case # 25-02(TA) to revise billboard definitions and permitted quantities
• Review of Case # 25-01 (SP) site plan for a manufacturing facility at 28440 Reynolds Avenue
• Zoning Ordinance Update kickoff discussion with Amedia Consultant

The commission approved a revised definition of “billboard” but voted not to increase the permitted number of billboards, keeping the limit at 12. The site‑plan application for a manufacturing facility at 28440 Reynolds Ave was tabled because the applicant failed to provide required information. Additional actions were assigned, including notifying the assessor to adjust the tax assessment for a digital billboard at 29416 Michigan Ave and moving the September 22 meeting to September 29.

• Approved revised billboard definition (motion passed)
• Denied increase of billboard limit from 12 to 16, keeping it at 12 (motion passed)
• Tabled site‑plan for manufacturing facility at 28440 Reynolds Ave (motion carried)
• Action: Notify assessor to adjust tax assessment for digital billboard at 29416 Michigan Ave
• Action: Discuss removal of abandoned billboard on city‑owned property (Harrison and Carlysle) with Council
• Action: Review distributed pattern book of homes and prepare suggestions for zoning ordinance updates
• Action: Move September 22 meeting to September 29

Inkster Housing Commission

The Inkster Housing Commission will meet to discuss the disposal of public housing units and legal service contracts. The board will also review reports from various committees and the Executive Director.

• Resolution 25-08-02: Proposal to dispose of up to 90 percent of public housing units for Parkside Estates and Demby Terraces under the RAD/Section 18 blend process
• Resolution 25-08-01: Authorization for a two-year legal services contract with attorney Milton Spokojny
• Discussion of Amended and Restated Inkster Housing Commissioner Bylaws

City Council Meeting(s)

The Inkster City Council will meet on August 18, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve two community events and a land purchase. The meeting includes a closed session for contract negotiations and pending litigation.

• Approval of Commission on Aging Annual Cookout at Wheatley Park on September 12, 2025
• Approval of street closure for a block party on New York Avenue between Wellington and Sylvia on August 24, 2025
• Consideration of purchasing a vacant parcel on Middlebelt Road for $1,500

The council adopted a program to replace water meters for all residents at no cost. It also extended the property tax deadline to September 2 and set trash collection for Thursdays and Fridays. Community events were approved, including a street closure for an August 24 block party and a Commission on Aging cookout for September 12.

• Approved citywide water meter replacement program (no cost meters)
• Extended property tax deadline to September 2 due to Labor Day
• Set trash pick‑up days to Thursday and Friday
• Approved street closure for August 24 block party on New York St
• Approved Commission on Aging cookout for September 12 at Wheatley Park
• Approved community events schedule (Trap Bingo, movie night, market, etc.)
• Confirmed successful special election on August 5 for community building bond proposal
• Staff directed to follow up on blight and code‑enforcement complaints

City Council Meeting(s)

The City Council will discuss the purchase of a vacant parcel on Middlebelt Road and a roof replacement contract for the Booker T. Dozier BURmatic project. The meeting also includes requests for a block party street closure and a 5K walk and run event.

• Purchase of vacant parcel (ID: 44002010390001) on Middlebelt Rd for $1,500.00
• Contract with Royal Roofing Company, Inc. for Booker T. Dozier BURmatic Roof Replacement Project
• Street closure of Fairwood St. for Back-to-School Event on August 23, 2025
• Approval of Don’t Engage N Road Rage 5K Walk and Run on August 30, 2025
• Presentations from 3rd Circuit Court and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services LEAP Program

The Inkster City Council voted unanimously to approve the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It also approved a street closure for a Back‑To‑School block party on Fairwood Street, a community "Don’t Engage N Road Rage" 5K walk/run, and the purchase of a vacant parcel for $1,500. All actions were adopted by recorded vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved street closure for Back‑To‑School block party at 385 Fairwood St (5-0) – Resolution #08-25-124GH
• Approved "Don’t Engage N Road Rage" 5K Walk and Run event (5-0) – Resolution #08-25-125GH
• Approved purchase of vacant parcel (Case #LD 25-05) for $1,500 (3-0) – Resolution #08-25-126GH

City Council Meeting(s)

The City Council will discuss the purchase of foreclosed properties from the Wayne County Treasurer and a grant for zoning ordinance revisions. The body is also considering a special land use request for a nursing home and several community event street closures.

• Special Land Use (SLU 25-05) for a proposed nursing home at 715 Inkster Road
• Authorization to exercise First Right of Refusal to purchase foreclosed properties from Wayne County Treasurer
• Acceptance of MEDC Grant and contract for Zoning Ordinance Revision
• Approval of Big Dog Hot Dog Block Party at Floyd B. Simmons Center on 8.21.25
• Street closure requests for Florence St. (8.2.25) and IHS Alumni Committee (Beech and Middlebelt)

The council approved the agenda and the minutes for the July 21 meeting. It authorized several community events, adopted a first right of refusal and a Neighborhood Stabilization Program contract, accepted a MEDC grant for zoning revisions, and approved two special land‑use requests for a nursing home and a tire shop.

• Approved agenda (Resolution #07-25-114GH) – motion carried
• Approved meeting minutes (Resolution #07-25-115GH) – 5‑0
• Approved Big Dog Hot Dog Block Party (Resolution #07-25-116GH) – 5‑0
• Approved Block Party/Street Closure for Donna and Vincent Lawrence (Resolution #07-25-117GH) – 5‑0
• Approved first right of refusal and Neighborhood Stabilization Program contract (Resolution #07-25-118GH) – 3‑0 (Rutledge and Scott abstained)
• Accepted MEDC grant and approved contract for zoning ordinance revision – 5‑0
• Approved Special Land Use (SLU 25-05) for nursing home at 715 Inkster Road – 5‑0
• Approved Special Land Use (SLU 25-04) for tire shop at 30181 Michigan Avenue – 5‑0

Library Board

The Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster Board will meet to review expenditures and discuss facility updates. The board is scheduled to take action on the Library Director's performance check-in and sewer issues at the library.

• Approval of June 2025 expenditures totaling $25,141.09
• Six-month check-in for Library Director Amisha Harijahn
• Update on sewer issue at the Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster
• Recommendation to extend landscape and security bids to August 15, 2025

Inkster Housing Commission

The Inkster Housing Commission will meet to discuss administrative reports and a specific consulting contract. The board is deciding whether to authorize a one-year agreement with EJP Consulting.

• Resolution 25-070-1: Authorization for a one-year contract with EJP Consulting for asset repositioning consulting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two special land use permits. These requests involve establishing a vehicle repair shop and a nursing home.

• Special land use permit for Minor Vehicle Repair (Tire shop) at 30181 Michigan Ave
• Special land use permit for a nursing home at 715 Inkster Road

The commission adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It approved a special land use permit for a minor vehicle repair (tire shop) at 30181 Michigan Avenue and another for a nursing home at 715 Inkster Road. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (motion passed)
• Adopted minutes of May 27, 2025 meeting (motion passed)
• Approved special land use permit for minor vehicle repair (tire shop) at 30181 Michigan Ave (motion passed)
• Approved special land use permit for nursing home at 715 Inkster Rd (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to approve the list of inspectors and set pay rates for the District 1 Precinct 1 Special Election on August 5, 2025.

• Approval of Election Inspectors list for District 1 Precinct 1
• Proposed $275.00 pay for Chair
• Proposed $225.00 pay for Inspector

City Council Meeting(s)

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and community projects. Key items include a sewer reconstruction contract and an agreement with Wayne County for a greenway trail.

• Contract with HMC LLC for Eastern Sewer Reconstruction totaling $545,518.50
• Intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for a 4.5 Acre Greenway Trail from Justine Court to Middlebelt Road
• Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for Parkside Estates and Demby Terrace at $75,000 annually or 5% of shelter rents
• Approval for the 6th Annual Ink-Town Ryderz Car & Bike Show on August 3, 2025
• Approval of the Clerk’s Office Policy and Procedure Manual

The council approved the June 16, 24, and 26, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized an intergovernmental agreement for a 4.5‑acre greenway trail. It also approved the Ink‑Town Ryderz Car & Bike Show, a $545,518.50 sewer reconstruction contract, a new clerk manual, and a $75,000 payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes for two affordable‑housing projects. All motions passed unanimously or with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved June 16, 24, 26, 2025 council minutes (6-0)
• Authorized intergovernmental agreement for 4.5‑acre greenway trail (4-0)
• Approved Ink‑Town Ryderz Car & Bike Show, Aug 3, 2025 at 3250 Middlebelt Rd (4-0)
• Approved Eastern Sewer Reconstruction contract with HMC LLC for $545,518.50 (4-0)
• Approved Clerk’s Office Policy and Procedure Manual (4-0)
• Approved $75,000 PILOT for Parkside Estates and Demby Terrace affordable housing (4-0)

City Council Meeting(s)

The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss and potentially approve the Mayor's proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The provided budget report includes detailed estimated revenues and recommended appropriations across various city departments.

• Consideration of the Mayor's FY26 budget
• Recommended General Fund estimated revenues of $13,862,199.31
• Recommended total estimated revenues of $17,774,894.31
• Recommended FY26 City Council salaries of $56,400.00
• Recommended FY26 Mayor permanent salaries of $214,000.00

The council voted to approve the mayor’s proposed budget for City fiscal year 2025‑2026. The motion was moved by Councilwoman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman Rutledge, and carried with a 5‑0 vote. Afterward, the council adjourned the meeting.

• Approved mayor’s FY25‑26 budget (5-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council Meeting(s)

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This includes a discussion on the proposed property tax millage rate to support the budget.

• Public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 budget
• Proposed property tax millage rate to support the 2025-2026 budget
• Second reading of proposed amendments to City Code Sections 52.00, 52.01, 52.10, and 52.11 regarding Water Standards of Operation; Service

The council voted 5-0 to approve amendments to City of Inkster Code of Ordinance sections 52.00, 52.01, 52.10 and 52.11 concerning water standards of operation, effective immediately. The council also voted 5-0 to approve a review and discussion of the Mayor’s recommended FY 2025‑26 budget. Both motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved amendment to water standards ordinance (5-0)
• Approved review of Mayor’s FY 2025‑26 budget (5-0)

City Council Meeting(s)

The City Council will discuss reducing the maximum number of retail marijuana locations from eight to four. The body is also considering rezoning 114 parcels across the Dunning, Cherry-Harrison, and Henry Ruff-Parkwood areas. Additional items include water system updates and sidewalk funding.

• Proposed reduction of retail marijuana locations from 8 to 4
• Rezoning of 114 parcels in Dunning, Cherry-Harrison, and Henry Ruff-Parkwood areas
• Authorization for $40,000 to install and replace speed bumps citywide
• Proposed installation of a new water main on Wayne County property
• Agreement with MDOT for 2025 Sidewalk Project funding

The City Council approved an amendment to the code that reduces the maximum number of retail marijuana locations from eight to four, effective immediately. It also adopted rezoning for 114 parcels across three districts, approved a new water main for redundancy, and authorized a sidewalk project with MDOT. Additional actions included a capital‑improvement plan and approval of a community picnic.

• Amended code to limit retail marijuana locations to four (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 60 parcels to R‑1B, 49 parcels to RM, and 5 parcels to PUD (6‑0)
• Authorized installation of a new water main on Wayne County property (6‑0)
• Authorized agreement with MDOT to secure funding for the 2025 Sidewalk Project (6‑0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan for State Certification Redevelopment (6‑0)
• Approved Roosevelt Robichaud All Class Reunion Picnic on Aug 30, 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved installation of speed‑bump replacements (approx. $40,000) (6‑0)

Zoning & Housing Appeals Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a request from the Department of Public Services. The board is considering a variance to allow the construction of a 9-foot masonry wall around a backup diesel generator.

• Case No. 25-05: Variance request for 9-foot masonry wall at 3700 John Daly Rd.

The Zoning Board of Appeals adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the July 24, 2024 meeting. It approved a variance allowing a 9‑foot masonry wall around the backup diesel generator at 3700 John Daly Road. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of July 24, 2024 meeting (motion passed)
• Approved variance for 9‑foot masonry wall at 3700 John Daly Rd. (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council Meeting(s)

The City Council will hold a public hearing on reducing the maximum number of retail marijuana locations. Members will also consider rezoning requests for several city areas and a contract extension for garbage services.

• Proposed amendment to reduce maximum retail marijuana locations from eight to four
• Proposed rezoning of 60 parcels in Dunning Area from M-1 Light Industrial to R-1B One Family Residential
• Proposed rezoning of 49 parcels in Cherry-Harrison Area from M-1 Light Industrial to RM Restricted Multiple Dwelling-Low Rise
• Proposed rezoning of 5 parcels in Henry Ruff-Parkwood Area from R-1B One Family Residential to PUD Planned Unit Development
• Proposed contract extension with Priority Waste for curbside garbage at a new rate of $14.50 per household per month

The council voted 5‑0 to extend the curbside garbage service contract with Priority Waste for one year at a rate of $14.50 per household. It also approved the Princeton Block Party on July 12, the Inkster Vikings All Class Picnic July 25‑27, and an employment matter for Meyers, each by a 5‑0 vote. Additionally, the council approved the agenda, the May 19 regular meeting minutes and May 22 special meeting minutes, and confirmed council availability for a June 23 joint legislative presentation.

• Approved agenda for June 2, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved May 19 regular meeting minutes and May 22 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Princeton Block Party July 12, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Inkster Vikings All Class Picnic July 25‑27, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved one‑year extension of curbside garbage contract with Priority Waste at $14.50 per household (5-0)
• Approved council availability for June 23 joint legislative presentation (5-0)
• Approved employment matter for Meyers (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the rezoning of multiple parcels in three different areas. The body will consider changing land use designations for residential and industrial districts.

• Case # Z25-01: Rezoning 60 parcels from M-1 Light Industrial to R-1B One Family Residential in Dunning Area
• Case # Z25-01: Rezoning 49 parcels from M-1 Light Industrial to RM Restricted Multiple Dwelling-Low Rise in Cherry-Harrison Area
• Case # Z25-01: Rezoning 5 parcels from R-1B One Family Residential to PUD Planned Unit Development in Henry Ruff-Parkwood Area
• Discussion of 2025 Business & Community Impact Guide
• Discussion of 2025 Business Ecosystem Field Guide

The Planning Commission adopted the meeting agenda and the March 24 minutes. It opened and later closed the public hearing on the zoning map amendment. The Commission approved the zoning map amendments affecting 114 parcels. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted March 24 minutes with corrections (motion carried)
• Opened public hearing on zoning map amendment (motion carried)
• Closed public hearing (motion carried)
• Approved zoning map amendments for 114 parcels (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Public Hearing / Town Hall

The Inkster City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve the Lead Service and Water Main Replacement Project Planning Document. The meeting includes a public participation period and adjournment.

• Consider approval to adopt the Lead Service and Water Main Replacement Project Planning Document
• Designate Jerome Bivins (DPS Director) as the project representative

The Inkster City Council approved the agenda unanimously (4-0). It then adopted the Lead Service and Water Main Replacement Project Planning Document, selected its alternative, and designated Jerome Bivins as the project representative, also unanimously (4-0). The meeting was adjourned after the votes.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Lead Service and Water Main Replacement Project Planning Document and selected alternative, designating Jerome Bivins as project representative (4-0)

City Council Meeting(s)

The Inkster City Council will meet to discuss the placement of snack and beverage vending machines in city buildings. The body will also consider a change to the 2021 Poverty Exemption Guidelines. Additionally, the council will present certificates to the Class of 2025 graduating seniors.

• Approval to place snack and beverage vending machines at Inkster Police Department and Inkster City Hall
• Approval to remove line item (J) from the 2021 Approved Poverty Exemption Guidelines
• Presentation of certificates to the Class of 2025 graduating seniors

The council approved the placement of snack and beverage vending machines at the Inkster Police Department and City Hall by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved the removal of line item three from the 2021 Poverty Exemption Guidelines by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting approved the May 5, 2025 council minutes and adjourned the session.

• Approved vending machines at police department and city hall (6-0)
• Removed line item (3) from 2021 Poverty Exemption Guidelines (6-0)
• Approved May 5, 2025 council minutes (6-0)
• Approved agenda for May 19, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council Meeting(s)

The Inkster City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM following a 6:00 PM orientation session. Key items include a vote on a $1.3 million construction contract for North River Park Drive, the purchase of three vacant parcels for $3,000, and changes to vendor license fees. The council may also enter closed session to discuss contract negotiations, real property, or litigation.

• Authorize $1,313,149.20 construction contract with Major Contracting Group, Inc. for North River Park Drive Reconstruction
• Purchase three vacant parcels on Henry Street between Beech and Carlysle for $3,000
• Increase vendor license fees: Class 1 to $3.75/year, Class 2 to $3.75/day or $75/year, plus $25 ID badge, Class 3 to $5/day per vehicle
• Approve street closure for Summer Kick-Off Festival: Beech Street between Walnut and Ash, June 7, 2025, 9am-5pm
• Relocate Precinct 4-2 from Hicks Elementary (100 Helen St.) to American International Academy (27100 Avondale St.)

The Inkster City Council approved the purchase of three vacant parcels on Henry Street for $3,000. It adopted a new vendor‑license fee schedule and authorized a street closure for the Summer Kick‑Off Festival. The council also approved relocating Precinct 4‑1, a $1,313,149.20 contract to reconstruct North River Park Drive, a $300,000 grant for a pressure‑reducing valve project, and a vote on Massinglie. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved purchase of three vacant parcels on Henry St. for $3,000 (4‑0)
• Approved new vendor‑license fee schedule (Class 1 $3.75/yr, Class 2 $3.75/day, $75/yr, $25 ID; Class 3 $5/day) (4‑0)
• Approved street closure on Beech St. for Summer Kick‑Off Festival, June 7 (4‑0)
• Approved relocation of Precinct 4‑1 to American International Academy (4‑0)
• Approved contract with Major Contracting Group, Inc. for North River Park Drive reconstruction, $1,313,149.20 total (4‑0)
• Approved acceptance of $300,000 grant for pressure‑reducing valve & vault construction (4‑0)
• Approved vote taken in closed session regarding Massinglie (4‑0)
• Approved agenda and minutes for the May 5 meeting (4‑0 each)

Inkster Housing Commission

The Inkster Housing Commission will hold a regular board meeting to review committee and agency reports. The agenda contains no specific action items or unfinished business.

• Approval of March 18, 2025, meeting minutes
• Reports from Finance, Asset Management, and Housing Choice Voucher departments
• Updates from Finance, Operations, Procurement, Personnel, and Security committees
• Potential closed session for litigation or personnel action

City Council Meeting(s)

The Inkster City Council will discuss and vote on multiple infrastructure contracts, including a $5.48 million water main improvement project and a $2.74 million water main project on Moore Street. The council will also consider agreements with Wayne County for $1.27 million in lead service line replacements and $1 million for a new animal shelter. Additionally, the council will vote on approving two community events: a Memorial Day car show and a July car cruise.

• Authorizing contract with Murphy Pipelines for Beech Daly, Colonial, and Riverview Watermain Improvements ($5,480,870.93 total with contingency)
• Authorizing contract with Major Contracting Group for Moore St. Water Main Improvements ($2,735,655.31 total with contingency)
• Agreement with Wayne County to fund Lead Service Line replacements ($1,271,104.80)
• Agreement with Wayne County to fund construction of a new Animal Shelter ($1,000,000.00)
• Approval of Memorial Day Show Down Car/Bike Meet & Greet (May 23) and Cruising Carlysle Car/Bike Cruise (July 5)

The Inkster City Council approved several contracts and agreements, including a $5,480,870.93 watermain improvement contract with Murphy Pipelines. It also approved a Memorial Day event, a lead‑service‑line investigation funding agreement, and other items. All motions listed were carried, with most receiving a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Memorial Day Show Down Meet & Greet event (5-0)
• Approved Murphy Pipelines watermain contract $5,480,870.93 (5-0)
• Approved Moore St. Water Main contract $2,580,806.90 plus 6% contingency (vote not recorded)
• Approved Wayne County lead service line investigation funding $1,271,104.80 (5-0)
• Authorized closed session to discuss pending litigation (vote not recorded)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried, vote not recorded)

City Council Meeting(s)

The Inkster City Council will discuss and vote on several items, including appointments to the Beautification Committee, approval of a Juneteenth parade, and the purchase of five vacant parcels for affordable housing. Other business includes a special land use request for a gas station with liquor sales at 2617 Middlebelt Road and authorizing Phase 3 of the Greenway Trail.

• Appoint Gwendolyn Rogers and Phyllis M. Long to the Beautification Committee
• Approve Juneteenth Celebration Parade on June 14, 2025, with street closure on Hamlin Drive
• Purchase five vacant parcels between Meadowdale Ave and John Daly Rd for $10,500 for affordable housing
• Consider special land use for automobile service station and liquor sales at 2617 Middlebelt Road
• Authorize agreement with Giffels Webster for Phase 3 of Greenway Trail design and oversight

The Inkster City Council unanimously approved the removal of the Compensation Commission. It also approved a Juneteenth parade on June 14, appointed two members to the Beautification Committee, and authorized a street closure for an Easter Egg Hunt. Several other actions, including a deed transfer to Habitat for Humanity and solicitation for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, were also carried.

• Removed Compensation Commission (Resolution #04-25-56GH) – 5-0 motion carried
• Approved Juneteenth Celebration Parade on June 14, 2025 (Resolution #04-25-57GH) – 5-0 motion carried
• Appointed Gwendolyn Rogers to Beautification Committee (Resolution #04-25-54GH) – 5-0 motion carried
• Appointed Phyllis M. Long to Beautification Committee (Resolution #04-25-55GH) – 5-0 motion carried
• Approved replacement deed for 26115 Dunning to Habitat for Humanity (Resolution #04-25-59GH) – motion carried
• Authorized solicitation for Inkster Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2025‑2026 – motion carried
• Approved street closure on Northland between Carlysie and Beech for Easter Egg Hunt on 4/12/25 – motion carried
• Removed from table purchase of five vacant parcels (Resolution #04-25-58GH) – motion carried

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a text amendment to add Vehicle Repair Facility, Major as a permitted use in the B-3 General Business District (Case #25-01) and a special land use permit for an automobile service station with liquor, beer, and wine sales at 2617 Middlebelt Road (Case #25-03). The commission will also consider preliminary site plan review for the Middlebelt project. Notably, the City Council enacted a moratorium on new gas stations, liquor stores, and major auto repair facilities on March 3, 2025, due to oversaturation, and the Community Development Director recommends against the text amendment.

• Public hearing on text amendment to allow major vehicle repair in B-3 district (Case #25-01)
• Public hearing and site plan review for proposed automobile service station with alcohol sales at 2617 Middlebelt Road (Case #25-03)
• City Council moratorium on new gas stations, liquor stores, and major auto repair facilities (March 3, 2025)
• Community Development Director recommends against the text amendment citing compliance history and oversaturation
• Applicant Zaid Arabo proposes 2,799 sq ft gas station on 0.47 acres at northeast corner of Middlebelt Road and Michigan Avenue

The commission approved the preliminary site plan for 2617 Middlebelt Road. It also approved a special land use permit for a gas station at that site. A special land use permit for beer, wine and liquor sales was approved with conditions after a 4‑1 vote. A motion to recommend denial of a vehicle‑repair facility in the B‑3 district failed.

• Approved Preliminary Site Plan for 2617 Middlebelt (vote passed)
• Approved Special Land Use permit for gas station at 2617 Middlebelt (vote passed)
• Approved Special Land Use permit for beer, wine, alcohol sales at 2617 Middlebelt with conditions (4-1)
• Motion to recommend denial of vehicle‑repair facility in B‑3 district failed (2-3)

Inkster Housing Commission

The Inkster Housing Commission Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at 4500 Inkster Road. The main action item is a resolution to reschedule the April 2025 board meeting from April 15 to April 22, 2025. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, committee updates, and various reports from staff and departments. A possible closed session is listed for litigation or personnel discussion.

• Resolution 25-03-01: Authorization to reschedule the April 2025 board meeting from April 15 to April 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
• Approval of February 18, 2025, regular board meeting minutes
• Public comment period limited to three minutes per person, 20-minute total
• Reports from executive director, finance, asset management, housing choice voucher, modernization, compliance, human resources, resident services, and security
• Possible closed session under MCL 15.268 for litigation or personnel action

City Council Meeting(s)

The Inkster City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 17, 2025, starting at 7 PM after an orientation session. Key actions include a special land use request for liquor sales at 1173 Henry Ruff, a resolution for Memorial Day parade road closure, purchase of five vacant parcels for affordable housing, and a $2.24 million contract for Henry Street watermain improvements. The council may also enter closed session for contract or litigation discussions.

• Special Land Use (25-02) for liquor, beer, and wine sales at 1173 Henry Ruff (tabled from March 3, 2025 meeting)
• Road closure on Michigan Avenue between Hamlin and Bayhan on May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day Parade
• Purchase of five vacant parcels (Case# LD 25-03) near Meadowdale/Bayhan for $10,500 to build single-family affordable housing
• Contract with Major Contracting for Henry Street Watermain Improvements: $2,114,768.20 plus 6% contingency ($126,886.09), total $2,241,654.29
• Possible closed session under MCL 15.268 for contract, property, or litigation discussions

The Inkster City Council approved a $2,241,654.29 contract with Major Contracting for the Henry St. watermain improvements, including a 6% contingency. They also approved a special land use denial for liquor sales at 4183 Henry Ruff, a road closure for the Memorial Day Parade, and the purchase of five vacant parcels for affordable housing. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved $2,241,654.29 Henry St. watermain contract with Major Contracting (6-0)
• Denied special land use for liquor sales at 4183 Henry Ruff (6-0)
• Approved road closure on Michigan Avenue for Memorial Day Parade (6-0)
• Approved purchase of five vacant parcels on Dartmouth for $10,500 (6-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes (6-0 each)

Zoning & Housing Appeals Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, and adjournment. No new business or other business is scheduled. This meeting is purely administrative with no decisions or discussions listed.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss the budget, programming ideas, and summer camp plans for 2025. New business includes a grant of 66 trees from the Alliance of the Rivers for Parkwood Manor Park, a pickleball equipment donation, and planning for an Earth Day celebration on April 19, 2025, featuring a tree planting ceremony and park rededication.

• Grant of 66 trees from Alliance of the Rivers for Parkwood Manor Park
• Pickleball equipment donation from Sandrew King Jr. (AIA)
• Earth Day celebration on April 19, 2025 at Parkwood Manor Park
• Home Depot grant application requiring site plan (approx. 1,200 sq ft)
• Discussion of summer camp plans for 2025 including age groups and duration

Local Officers Compensation Commission

The Local Officers Compensation Commission will meet to review and deliberate on council member stipends. The agenda includes old business on stipend deliberations and new business specifically on council member stipends.

• Review of deliberations on council member stipends
• Discussion of council member stipends under new business

City Council Meeting(s)

The Inkster City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 3, 2025, with several discussion/action items. Key proposals include a moratorium on permitting new gas stations, liquor stores, and auto repair shops, as well as adoption of the 2025 Master Plan. Other items involve updates to the fire prevention code, agreements for pump station maintenance, and a special land use for liquor sales at 1173 Henry Ruff.

• Moratorium on new gas stations, liquor stores, and auto/vehicle repair shops (Item F)
• Adoption of the Inkster 2025 Master Plan (Item I)
• Special Land Use for liquor sales at 1173 (1183) Henry Ruff (Item H)
• Purchase of vacant parcel on Notre Dame (Item G)
• Update to Fire Prevention Code (Ordinance 92.01) (Item A)

The Inkster City Council approved several items, including updating the fire prevention code, authorizing agreements for sewer pump station maintenance and emergency repairs, purchasing backup pumps, certifying Industrial Drive, enacting a moratorium on new gas stations, liquor stores, and major auto repair shops, purchasing a vacant parcel on Notre Dame, tabling a special land use for liquor sales at 1173 Henry Ruff, and adopting the 2025 Master Plan. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved update to City Ordinance 92.01 Fire Prevention Code (6-0)
• Authorized Kerr Pump and Supply agreements for pump station maintenance and repair (6-0)
• Approved purchase of backup pumps from Mersino Dewatering (6-0)
• Certified Industrial Drive east of Henry Ruff (6-0)
• Enacted moratorium on new gas stations, liquor stores, and major auto repair shops (6-0)
• Approved purchase of vacant parcel at Notre Dame (6-0)
• Tabled special land use for liquor sales at 1173 Henry Ruff until next meeting (6-0)
• Adopted Inkster 2025 Master Plan (6-0)

Local Officers Compensation Commission

The Local Officers Compensation Commission meets to review charter and ordinance language governing its duties, examine past compensation methods (merit vs. cost-of-living), and discuss how future increases should be determined, including budget constraints, benchmarks, and whether raises would be uniform or performance-based. No votes or specific dollar amounts are on the agenda; all items are discussion items.

• Review of charter language regarding duties and responsibilities of the commission
• Review of ordinance language related to officer compensation
• Discussion of past compensation methods: merit, cost-of-living fluctuations
• Discussion of budget constraints and benchmarks for any recommended increases
• Discussion of whether individual officials can receive increases based on duty adherence or all get the same

Planning Commission

The joint meeting will review the draft Master Plan update and consider recommending it to City Council for public comment. Two public hearings and preliminary site plan reviews are scheduled: a special land use permit for liquor sales at 1183 Henry Ruff Road and an auto service station at 2617 Middlebelt Road. The Commission will also discuss a past meeting from December 9, 2024.

• Review draft Master Plan update and consider recommendation to City Council for public comment per Michigan Planning Enabling Act
• Public hearing for special land use permit (Case# 25-02) to allow liquor, beer and wine sales at 1183 Henry Ruff Road in B-1 district
• Public hearing for special land use permit (Case# 25-03) to allow automobile service station at 2617 Middlebelt Road in B-3 district
• Preliminary site plan review for both special land use permit cases (1183 Henry Ruff and 2617 Middlebelt)

The Inkster Planning Commission voted to deny a special land use permit for beer and wine sales at 1183 Henry Ruff (Quick Corner Convenience), recommending denial to City Council. The commission also tabled a special land use request for a gas station at 2617 Middlebelt so the applicant can revise the application to include alcohol sales. The Master Plan was approved for recommendation to City Council, and a public comment policy was adopted.

• Denied SLU for alcohol sales at 1183 Henry Ruff (3-2)
• Approved site plan for 1183 Henry Ruff with conditions
• Tabled SLU for gas station at 2617 Middlebelt
• Approved Master Plan for City Council recommendation
• Adopted City Council public comment policy

Inkster Housing Commission

The Inkster Housing Commission Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on February 18, 2025. Agenda items include approval of previous minutes, public comment, reports from committees (finance, operations, procurement, personnel, security), and consent reports. The board may enter closed session to discuss personnel action regarding the Executive Director. No specific action items or resolutions are listed for this meeting.

• Approval of January 28, 2025 regular board meeting minutes
• Public comment period (limited to 3 minutes per person, 20 minutes total)
• Committee updates: Finance, Operations, Procurement, Personnel, Security
• Consent reports: Finance, Asset Management, Housing Choice Voucher, Modernization, Compliance, Human Resources, Resident Services, Security
• Possible closed session for personnel action on Executive Director

City Council Meeting(s)

The Inkster City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on February 17, 2025, preceded by an Orientation Session. Key decisions include a Special Land Use request for a public service building in a residential zone, a resolution for a Greenway Trail grant, acceptance of state funding for accounting consultants and a Finance Manager, a proposed sale of city-owned property on Michigan Avenue, and updated police department fees. Several board reappointments are also on the consent agenda.

• Special Land Use for a sewer pump station in R-1B residential zone at 3700 John Daly Road
• Resolution to adopt Greenway Trail Phase III TAP grant funding request
• Acceptance of Michigan Department of Treasury funding for accounting consultants and a Finance Manager position
• Sale of city-owned property located at 26206/26210 Michigan Avenue
• New and updated fees for services through the police department

The Inkster City Council approved a special land use permit for a public service building (sewer pump station) in a residential zone at 3700 John Daly Road. The council also approved resolutions for a Greenway Trail grant request, acceptance of state funding for accounting consultants and a Finance Manager, sale of city-owned property at 26206/20210 Michigan Avenue with a 50/50 tax split, and new police department fees. All votes were 5-0 with Councilwoman Scott excused. The meeting began with a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Approved special land use for sewer pump station at 3700 John Daly Road (5-0)
• Approved Greenway Trail Phase III TAP Grant funding request (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of state funding for accounting consultants and Finance Manager (5-0)
• Approved sale of city property at 26206/20210 Michigan Avenue with 50/50 tax split (5-0)
• Approved new police department fees (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes (5-0)
• Re-appointed members to Beautification Committee, Board of Review, and Parks and Rec Commission (5-0)

Local Officers Compensation Commission

The Elected Officials Compensation Commission is meeting to review current salaries for the Mayor and Council. The body will discuss cost of living increases and determine compensation recommendations for fiscal year 2025-2026.

• Review of current salaries for Mayor and Council
• Analysis of cost of living increase percentages
• Discussion on potential merit pay and performance evaluations
• Determination of deadline for compensation recommendations
• Review of City Charter requirements for mayor and council

City Council Meeting(s)

The City Council will discuss extending the policy for written public comments to all city boards and commissions. The body is also considering the authorization of three contractors for as-needed utility repairs and several board re-appointments.

• Authorization to retain three contractors for as-needed utility repairs
• Proposal to extend the 72-hour written public comment policy to all City Boards and Commissions
• Re-appointment of Will Miller to the Housing Redevelopment Board
• Re-appointment of Ruth E. Williams to the Historical Commission
• Re-appointments of Bernice Skeen and Lenoria Warmack to the Beautification Committee

The Inkster City Council approved a one-year moratorium on dollar stores, authorized retaining three contractors for as-needed utility repairs, and extended the policy for accepting written public comments to all boards and commissions. The council also reappointed members to several boards. The meeting included a closed session for pending litigation and public comments on various topics.

• Approved one-year moratorium on dollar stores (motion carried)
• Authorized retaining three contractors for as-needed utility repairs (Resolution #02-25-19GH)
• Extended written public comment policy to all boards and commissions (Resolution #02-25-18GH)
• Reappointed William Miller to Housing Redevelopment Board
• Reappointed Ruth E. Williams to Historical Commission Board
• Reappointed Bernice Skeen to Beautification Committee (Resolution #02-25-16GH)
• Reappointed Lenoria Warmack to Beautification Committee (Resolution #02-25-17GH)
• Approved agenda and minutes (Resolutions #02-25-12GH, #02-25-13GH)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and conduct a preliminary site plan review for a proposed utility and public service building upgrade. The commission will also consider the 2025-2026 meeting calendar.

• Public hearing for Case # 01-25: utility and public service building upgrade at 3700 John Daly Rd.
• Preliminary Site Plan review and Special Land Use permit for Case # SP 24-05 at 3700 John Daly Rd.
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Planning Commission Calendar

The Inkster Planning Commission approved a Special Land Use permit and preliminary site plan for upgrading a utility building at 3700 John Daly Rd. into a pump station, despite resident concerns about noise, visual impact, and property values. The project is part of a larger effort with five pump stations to reduce flooding for 5,000-8,000 homes. The commission also adopted the agenda, prior minutes, and the 2025-2026 meeting calendar.

• Approved Special Land Use for new pump station at 3700 John Daly Rd.
• Approved preliminary site plan for pump station at 3700 John Daly Rd.
• Adopted agenda for January 27, 2025 meeting
• Adopted minutes of November 25, 2024 joint meeting with City Council
• Approved 2025-2026 Planning Commission calendar

Inkster Housing Commission

The Inkster Housing Commission holds a regular board meeting with standard agenda items including approval of minutes, public comment, and committee updates. The board may enter closed session to discuss personnel action regarding the Executive Director. No specific resolutions or action items are listed.

• Possible closed session for personnel action regarding the Executive Director (MCL 15.268)
• Committee updates: Finance, Operations, Procurement, Personnel, Security
• Consent items: Finance, Asset Management, Housing Choice Voucher, Modernization, Compliance, HR, Resident Services, Security reports
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person, 20 minutes total

City Council Meeting(s)

The City Council will discuss the establishment of a police K9 unit and the renewal of a contract for political consultants GCSI. The body is also considering the purchase of a vacant parcel on the north side of Andover for $1,000.

• Contract renewal for political consultants GCSI
• Purchase of vacant parcel (Case #LD25-01) on north side of Andover for $1,000
• Proposal to establish an Inkster Police Department K9-Unit

The Inkster City Council approved three actions: renewing the contract with political consultants GCSI, purchasing a vacant parcel on Andover for $1,000, and establishing a K9 unit for the police department. All motions carried with two council members excused. No public hearings or ordinances were considered.

• Approved renewal of contract with GCSI (Governmental Consultant Services, Inc.)
• Approved purchase of vacant parcel on Andover (Parcel ID 4024010107000) for $1,000
• Approved establishment of a K9 unit for the Inkster Police Department

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to conduct a budget review. No old or new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Budget Review

The commission discussed future programming, including an Earth Day 2025 proposal and summer camp plans, but took no formal votes on these items. The meeting was largely procedural, with agenda approval and adjournment motions only.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Com. Street, 2nd by Com. Hankerson)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:13pm (motion by Com. Muhammad, 2nd by Com. Hankerson)

City Council Meeting(s)

The Inkster City Council will consider two action items: approval of the 2025 amended meeting calendar (correcting the February 17 meeting date) and approval of the Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract for FY 2025. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including consent approval of December 2024 minutes and possible closed sessions.

• Consider approval of 2025 amended City Council meeting calendar, correcting February 17, 2025 date
• Consider approval of Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract for FY 2025
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 16, 2024 (consent agenda)
• Council may enter closed session for contract negotiations, property purchases/leases, or pending litigation

The Inkster City Council held a regular meeting on January 6, 2025, and approved several items: the amended 2025 City Council Meeting Calendar, the Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract for FY2025, and authorization for Fire Chief Jason Kaye to sign a grant agreement for air equipment. The council also approved the December 16, 2024 meeting minutes and reappointed Sandra to the Police and Fire Pension Board. No public hearings were held, and no ordinances were read.

• Approved amended 2025 City Council Meeting Calendar (motion carried)
• Approved Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract for FY2025 (motion carried)
• Authorized Fire Chief Jason Kaye to sign grant agreement for air equipment (motion carried)
• Approved December 16, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (Resolution #01-25-026H, motion carried)
• Reappointed Sandra to Police and Fire Pension Board (motion carried)