Taylor public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council approved several equipment purchases for police, fire, and water departments. They also extended the deadline for Winter 2022 taxes and appointed a new member to the Board of Review.

• Extended Winter 2022 tax due date to February 28, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Renee Sprindys to the Board of Review for a one-year term (Unanimous)
• Approved $48,800 purchase of a 2023 T-250 Transit Van for Water Department (Unanimous)
• Approved $26,480 for repairs to Fire Department Engines 1 and 3 (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,179 purchase of five police mobile radar units (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,741 for repairs to Police Vehicle #34 (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 for consulting services with ETA Consulting, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,275 for two HP Laptops for Building Inspection Department (Unanimous)

TIFA

The Taylor Tax Increment Finance Authority will vote on several contracts, including a $932,015 pump rehabilitation project at Lakes of Taylor and a two-year $160,500 agreement with Flock Group Inc. for automated license plate readers. Members will also hear a presentation on eligible TIFA expenditures and consider a budget amendment.

• Motion to award TSP Services, Inc. a $932,015 contract for Lakes of Taylor Pump Rehabilitation (four storm sewer lift stations)
• Motion to approve a two-year, $160,500 agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for automated license plate readers
• Motion to approve Wade Trim & Associates for Eureka Way project design services (CLOMR) not to exceed $94,400
• Motion to approve $70,300 payment to Hennessey Engineers for Construction Engineering on Superior Parkway Reconstruction
• Presentation from Pat McGow on eligible TIFA expenditures

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved several infrastructure and technology contracts, including pump rehabilitation and license plate recognition cameras. A budget amendment for December 13, 2022, was also approved.

• Approved purchase of Flock Group, Inc. license plate recognition cameras and services not to exceed $160,500 (Unanimous)
• Approved Wade Trim & Associates Eureka Way project design services not to exceed $94,400 (Unanimous)
• Awarded TSP Services, Inc. contract for Lakes of Taylor Pump Rehabilitation totaling $932,015 including contingency (Unanimous)
• Approved Wade Trim & Associates Construction Engineering and Inspection for Lakes of Taylor Pump Rehabilitation not to exceed $98,800 (Unanimous)
• Approved payment to Hennessey Engineers for Superior Parkway Reconstruction services not to exceed $70,300 (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,993 payment to Wade Trim & Associates for July 2020 pump maintenance
• Approved TIFA budget amendment dated December 13, 2022 (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a three-year assessing services contract with WCA Assessing and several municipal appointments. The council also approved a zoning change on Northline Road and a liquor license for El Matador restaurant, while denying a rezoning extension for Javelin Enterprises, LLC.

• Approved 3-year assessing services contract with WCA Assessing for $1,190,427 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcel #60-052-99-0026-000 from I-1 to B-3 (Unanimous)
• Approved Class C liquor license for El Matador restaurant (Unanimous)
• Denied Javelin Enterprises, LLC's request for a one-year rezoning extension (2-4)
• Approved appointment of Krysten Lange to Historical Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Michael Cleaver to Housing Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved re-appointment of Rene Louis and Jocelyne Wendelken to Board of Review (Unanimous)
• Referred draft Commercial Marihuana and Marihuana Zoning Ordinances to Planning Commission (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals approved a variance for a wall sign at 11420 Telegraph. The decision allows the sign to exceed the maximum permitted area by 80 square feet.

• Approved 80 sq. ft. wall sign variance for Planet Fitness at 11420 Telegraph (Unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda

The Planning Commission approved a special land use permit and site plan for a 664 sq. ft. drive-thru coffee establishment. The approval requires a $97,310.00 letter of credit for site compliance.

• Approved Case # 22-19A (SLU) for Scooter's Coffee at 10005 Telegraph (Unanimous)
• Approved Case # 22-20A (SP) for 664 sq. ft. Scooter's Coffee construction with $97,310.00 letter of credit (Unanimous)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved construction contracts for the Taylor Recreation Center and Heritage Park Activities Building. The board also established several winter special assessment rolls for street lights, drains, and receivables. Two ordinances regarding marihuana businesses were postponed until January 17, 2023.

• Approved $111,300 contract for new track floor at Taylor Recreation Center
• Approved $275,600 contract for interior remodeling of Heritage Park Activities Building
• Established 2022 winter special assessment roll for street light charges up to $1,285,015
• Established 2022 winter special assessment roll for County Drain charges of $300,847
• Approved first reading to rezone parcel #60-052-99-0026-000 from Light Industrial to General Business
• Postponed first reading of Marihuana Commercial Businesses and Recreational Marihuana Establishments ordinances to Jan 17, 2023
• Authorized Mayor to sign purchase agreements for city parcels totaling $11,600
• Approved $26,235 increase for ballistic vests from On Duty Gear

City Council

The City Council approved a $171,387 SMART Municipal and Community Credit Contract and several personal service contracts. The board also authorized expenditures for police ammunition and fire department maintenance. Additionally, several appointments were made to the Recreation Commission.

• Approved $171,387 SMART Municipal and Community Credit Contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Human Resource Director's Personal Service Contract (4-3)
• Approved Taylor Sportsplex Assistant General Manager's Personal Service Contract (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment 2023-003 (Unanimous)
• Approved Michigan Ammo for police ammunition up to $7,452 (Unanimous)
• Approved Smiley Tire & Retreading Company up to $2,151 (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,908 Stryker EMS Preventative Maintenance Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Recreation Commission re-appointments and new appointments (6-1)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals granted a variance to re-establish a discontinued non-conforming use for a bar at 25677 Van Born. The approval requires the installation of a wall to buffer and screen the adjacent residential property and the procurement of all necessary permits.

• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved September 28, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Granted use variance for 25677 Van Born with condition to install buffer wall (4-1)

TIFA

The Taylor Tax Increment Finance Authority is meeting to review the August 2022 unaudited financial report. The agenda includes several proposed equipment purchases for the DPW Building's Vehicle Maintenance Garage and a grant amendment for 5801 Madison.

• Payment of Detroit Region Aerotropolis Development Corporation invoice not to exceed $25,000
• Grant amendment for 5801 Madison not to exceed $15,000
• Purchase of an in ground hoist from Allied Inc. not to exceed $30,130
• Purchase of a drive on hoist from Allied Inc. not to exceed $24,095
• Purchase of a lubrication system, air dryer compressor, and other equipment for the DPW Building

TIFA

The Taylor Tax Increment Finance Authority is meeting to review financial reports and approve several expenditures. The body will consider contracts for golf course oversight and a municipal league membership.

• Michigan Municipal League membership renewal not to exceed $14,716
• Hills-Forrest-Smith contract for Taylor Meadows Golf Club redesign and oversight not to exceed $45,000
• Hills-Forrest-Smith contract for Lakes of Taylor Golf Club redesign and oversight not to exceed $36,000
• Review of un-audited financial reports for June 2022 and July 2022

TIFA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority is meeting to vote on several infrastructure and equipment contracts. The primary focus is the reconstruction of a section of Superior Road and various improvements to city golf courses and sports facilities.

• Reconstruction of Superior Road between Pardee and Telegraph by Al’s Asphalt for up to $2,082,383
• Demolition and reconstruction of Taylor Meadows golf course starter building by L.G.K. Building Inc. for up to $150,810
• Rehabilitation design for two Westlake storm sewer lift stations by Wade Trim and Associates for up to $89,900
• Volleyball equipment for Taylor Sportsplex from KAB Enterprises for up to $38,694
• Fencing replacement at Lakes of Taylor and Taylor Meadows Golf Courses by KAB Enterprises for up to $23,296

TIFA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority is meeting to vote on several capital projects and service agreements. Proposed actions include street lighting updates, parking lot replacements, and various equipment purchases.

• Purchase of rental skates for Taylor Sportsplex up to $25,324
• Interlocal Agreement for Metro 94 Commerce Center redevelopment project
• $15,000 in Van Born Façade grant program funds
• Solar LED lights at Taylor Meadows Golf Course up to $68,600
• Traffic control and stripping plans for Superior Road up to $10,000

TIFA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority is meeting to approve various budgets for the current and upcoming fiscal years. The board will consider contracts for the Northline Splash Pad removal and pump station assessments, as well as a redevelopment agreement.

• Omnibus budget amendment for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022
• Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023
• 2022 Taylor Summer Festival Marketing Budget not to exceed $20,500
• Northline Splash Pad removal contract with D. Gaglio Const. Inc. for $89,250 and Wade Trim engineering services for $9,850
• Westlake storm sewer pump station assessment by Wade Trim and Associates not to exceed $8,200

TIFA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority is meeting to review the February 2022 unaudited financial report and consider several payment approvals. Items include a three-year agreement with Destination Downriver and equipment purchases for Taylor Meadows Golf Course.

• Payment to Destination Downriver not to exceed $5,000 annually for three years
• Purchase of a Water Booster for Taylor Meadows Golf Course dishwasher from D Service for up to $4,821
• Amendment to resolution 12.87-21 to provide $5,645 more to Detroit Boiler Company, for a total not to exceed $31,733

TIFA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority is meeting to review financial reports and approve a service renewal. The body will consider a contract for CoStar services for the 2022 calendar year.

• CoStar renewal fee for January-December 2022 not to exceed $14,400