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 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 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 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 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

Planning Commission

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)

City Council Meeting(s)

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

City Council Meeting(s)

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 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 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)