Taylor public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
TIFA
The Tax Increment Finance Authority unanimously approved a contract with DTE to replace light poles on Telegraph Road north of Goddard Road up to Van Born Road for $1,707,273 plus a 5% contingency, not to exceed $1,792,637. It also approved several other purchases and payments, including a $225,000 parcel sale, $97,000 HVAC units for Taylor Meadows Golf Club (up to $101,850 with contingency), $4,700 signage installation, and Aerotropolis dues up to $25,000. All actions were adopted without dissent.
- Approved DTE light‑pole replacement contract $1,707,273 plus 5% contingency (max $1,792,637) – unanimous
- Approved purchase agreement for five parcels totaling $225,000 – unanimous
- Approved HVAC units for Taylor Meadows Golf Club $97,000 plus 5% contingency (max $101,850) – unanimous
- Approved payment to MI Custom Signs for banner installation not to exceed $4,700 – unanimous
- Approved payment of Aerotropolis dues not to exceed $25,000 – unanimous
- Approved amendment and adoption of the meeting agenda – unanimous
- Approved adoption of the August 8, 2023 meeting minutes – unanimous
- Approved receipt and filing of the August 2023 financial report – unanimous
Planning Commission Agenda
The Commission recommended that City Council approve rezoning a vacant property at 25700 Goddard from Office to Regional Business. It also approved a revised site plan and special land use for a concrete and metal scrap recycling facility at 20538 Pennsylvania.
- Recommended City Council approval to rezone 25700 Goddard from O-1 (Office) to B-2 (Regional Business) (Unanimous)
- Approved Case #22-23C Revised (SLU) for concrete and metal scrap recycling at 20538 Pennsylvania (Unanimous)
- Approved Case #22-22C Revised (SP) for concrete and metal scrap recycling facility at 20538 Pennsylvania with 13 conditions, including a $46,765.00 letter of credit (Unanimous)
- Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved August 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved the sale of several land parcels for a total of $500,000. The board also authorized multiple equipment purchases and service contracts for the police and fire departments, as well as a budget amendment.
- Approved sale of three parcels (ID 60-026-02-0075-300, 60-026-02-0076-300, 60-026-02-0077-300) for $200,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved sale of parcel ID 60-019-99-0005-000 for $300,000 (5-1)
- Approved $210,000 HVAC/R maintenance contract with De-Cal Inc (5-1)
- Approved $23,308 in police department education reimbursements via ARPA funds (Unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment 2024-002 dated September 5, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Korey Morris to the Veteran Museum (5-1)
- Approved $8,710 for 65 weapon mounted lights and $6,780 for 65 duty holsters (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Fall golf rates for Lakes of Taylor and Taylor Meadows Golf Club (Unanimous)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals approved a front yard setback variance for 7815 Telegraph and a privacy fence variance for 25019 Haig St. A request to place a ground sign three feet from the right-of-way at 10272 Telegraph was denied.
- Approved 8-foot front yard setback variance for 7815 Telegraph (Unanimous)
- Approved 6-foot high privacy fence variance for 25019 Haig St. (Unanimous)
- Denied ground sign variance for 10272 Telegraph due to visibility and safety (Unanimous)
- Approved May 31, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)