Taylor public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission Agenda

The Taylor Planning Commission will conduct routine business, including a call to order, approval of the meeting agenda, and approval of the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. No other specific items are listed.

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider a series of motions, including renewing the assessing services contract with WCA Assessing for a total of $1,378,067 over three years. Other items include new vendor agreements for golf course services, a purchase agreement for restaurant equipment at Taylor Meadows, a golf ball dispenser system for Lakes of Taylor Golf Club, and the sale of three city parcels for $10,000. The council will also vote on a 2026 budget amendment and receive the November 2025 budget performance and paid invoice reports.

• Renew assessing services contract with WCA Assessing – $1,378,067 total (Year 1 $437,135; Year 2 $458,991; Year 3 $481,941)
• Agreement with Club Caddie Holdings Inc. to provide tee sheet, marketing, and point‑of‑sale services for the golf course
• Purchase agreement with Bell & Sons for restaurant equipment at Taylor Meadows – up to $8,000
• Purchase of a golf ball dispenser system from Wittek Golf Supply for Lakes of Taylor Golf Club – up to $21,707
• Sale of Parcel IDs 60‑014‑01‑0446‑000, 60‑014‑01‑0447‑000, 60‑014‑01‑0448‑000, 60‑014‑01‑0449‑000 for $10,000 plus closing costs

The Taylor City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment for 2026 and a series of contracts and appointments. They also authorized a closed‑door session to discuss pending litigation with Area Towing. All actions were carried without opposition.

• Approved agenda amendment for a closed‑door session on Area Towing litigation (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Eric Chopjian to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (4‑year term) (unanimous)
• Approved Gerald Thomas as Council representative on the Tax Increment Finance Authority and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Approved re‑appointment of Shelia Gorski‑Schulte to the Library Board (5‑year term) (unanimous)
• Approved personal service contract for the Chief of Staff (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of the assessing services contract with WCA Assessing for $1,378,067 over three years (unanimous)
• Approved City of Taylor budget amendment 2026‑002 (unanimous)

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider several contract renewals and purchases, including a $1,378,067 assessing services agreement, a golf‑course services contract, and equipment acquisitions. It will also vote on the sale of three city parcels for $10,000 and a budget amendment for 2026. Additional items include appointments to local authorities and authorizations for public‑works permits.

• Renew assessing services contract with WCA Assessing for $1,378,067 over three years.
• Enter agreement with Club Caddie Holdings Inc. for tee‑sheet, marketing, and point‑of‑sale services at the golf course.
• Purchase restaurant equipment from Bell & Sons for up to $8,000.
• Buy a golf‑ball dispenser system from Wittek Golf Supply for up to $21,707.
• Authorize sale of three parcels (IDs 60-014-01-0446-000 to 60-014-01-0449-000) for $10,000 plus closing costs.

TIFA

The Taylor Tax Increment Finance Authority will consider routine motions to approve the agenda and the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive and file the November 2025 financial report. The Authority will also receive an update on the Eureka Road Corridor and the Frank & Poet Drain Improvement project.

• Motion to approve the December 9, 2025 agenda
• Motion to approve the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Motion to receive & file the November 2025 financial report
• Motion to receive & file an update on the Eureka Road Corridor and the Frank & Poet Drain Improvement project

Planning Commission Agenda

The Taylor Planning Commission will consider routine items, including approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 6, 2025 session. The commission will also hear any other business that members wish to raise.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2025
• Other business

City Council

The Taylor City Council will vote on several service contracts, including road rehabilitation and winter maintenance. The body will also consider appointments to the Aging Commission, Library Board, and other city commissions.

• Payment to Belfor Property Restoration not to exceed $572,893
• Mortenview Dr. Pavement Rehabilitation contract with Al’s Asphalt Paving Company not to exceed $493,856
• Purchase order for Detroit Salt in the amount of $130,000
• Blanket purchase agreements for the 2026 Taylor Summer Festival not to exceed $310,000
• Hennessey Engineers contract for Mortenview Dr. project not to exceed $54,000

The Taylor City Council unanimously approved several appointments, a major payment to Belfor Property Restoration, a grant contract for a hybrid DWI/Drug Court, and contracts for road work and equipment purchases. All actions were carried without dissent.

• Approved agenda amendment separating items 5.4A and 5.4B (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Frank Urbanek to the Aging Commission (unanimous)
• Approved re‑appointment of Amy Jurecki to the Tax Increment Finance Authority (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Belfor Property Restoration up to $572,893 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign FY26 grant contract #40494 for Hybrid DWI/Drug Court (unanimous)
• Approved Al’s Asphalt Paving Company contract for Mortenview Dr. pavement rehab up to $493,856 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two front plows from Downriver Hitch & Truck, Inc. up to $15,894 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of purchase order for Detroit Salt in the amount of $130,000 (unanimous)

City Council

The Taylor City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including pavement rehabilitation for Mortenview Dr. and funding for the 2026 Taylor Summer Festival. The body will also consider multiple board appointments and a grant for a Hybrid DWI/Drug Court.

• Payment to Belfor Property Restoration not to exceed $572,893
• Mortenview Dr. Pavement Rehabilitation contract with Al’s Asphalt Paving Company not to exceed $493,856
• Blanket purchase agreements for the 2026 Taylor Summer Festival not to exceed $310,000
• Purchase order for Detroit Salt in the amount of $130,000
• Hennessey Engineers contract for Mortenview Dr. services not to exceed $54,000

Planning Commission Agenda

The Taylor Planning Commission will meet on November 19, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. in the municipal building. Commissioners will vote to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. The session will also include any items listed under Other Business.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Approve minutes from November 6, 2025
• Consider items under Other Business

City Council

The City Council will discuss replacing the Area Towing contract with J&T Crova Towing and a second reading of amendments regarding automobile storage uses. The body is also deciding on several winter special assessment rolls and the election of council leadership.

• Streetlight winter special assessment roll not to exceed $1,674,451
• County Drain winter special assessment roll of $148,635
• Contract for Towing Services with J&T Crova Towing
• Second reading of amendments to Article 13.00 and Article 28 regarding Automobile Storage
• Payment to Downriver Community Conference for Mutual Aid Dues not to exceed $56,471

The Taylor City Council approved several winter special assessment rolls totaling over $1.9 million, rescinded a 2016 towing‑contract resolution, and adopted a new towing services contract with J&T Crova Towing. It also amended procurement authority for Stryker and Amazon purchases, adopted amendments to city charter articles, and approved emergency‑dispatch training materials.

• Approved 2025 winter special assessment roll for streetlight charges up to $1,674,451
• Approved contract for towing services with J&T Crova Towing, replacing the Area Towing contract
• Rescinded City Council Resolution 10.625‑16 (2016) extending the Area Towing contract
• Amended CCR 6.220‑25 to increase blanket purchase order authority for Stryker by $6,000
• Amended CCR 6.220‑25 to increase blanket purchase order authority for Amazon by $3,500
• Adopted amendment to Article 13.00, Article 28, and Article 8.00 as attached
• Approved APCO International emergency medical dispatch training materials costing up to $4,718
• Approved schedule for regular City Council meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month

TIFA

The Taylor Tax Increment Finance Authority will receive its October 2025 financial report. It will consider contracts funded through TIFA, including a bridge rehabilitation contract for $383,896, construction administration services for $47,500, and a $2,568,195 HVAC installation for the Sportsplex and Golf Course. The board will also vote on a one‑year website services renewal for up to $5,543.

• Approve Lakes of Taylor Golf Course Bridge Rehabilitation contract up to $383,896 (Sole Building Company)
• Approve Wade Trim construction administration services up to $47,500
• Approve HVAC equipment installation at Sportsplex and Golf Course up to $2,568,195 (Monroe Plumbing and Heating)
• Approve Civic Plus website services renewal up to $5,543
• Receive and file the October 2025 Tax Increment Finance Authority financial report

The Authority unanimously approved a contract with Monroe Plumbing and Heating, a low‑qualified bid, to install new HVAC equipment at the Taylor Sportsplex and Lakes of Taylor Golf Course for up to $2,568,195, funded through TIFA. It also approved the Lakes of Taylor Golf Course Bridge Rehabilitation contract with Sole Building Company for up to $383,896 and hired Wade Trim for construction administration services up to $47,500, both funded through TIFA. Additionally, the board renewed Civic Plus website services for up to $5,543 and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Monroe Plumbing and Heating HVAC contract up to $2,568,195 (unanimous)
• Approved Lakes of Taylor Golf Course Bridge Rehabilitation contract up to $383,896 (unanimous)
• Approved Wade Trim construction administration services up to $47,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Civic Plus one‑year website services renewal up to $5,543 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed October 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda

The Taylor Planning Commission will meet on November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the municipal building. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, approval of the agenda and minutes from October 15, 2025, and legislative action. The commission will also consider a request to extend approval for case 21‑19A (SP) concerning the property at 26456 Northline (CMAC).

• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2025
• Legislative action (unspecified)
• Request for extension of approval for case 21‑19A (SP) – 26456 Northline (CMAC)

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider approving a $50,000 purchase of 5G modems and tablets for the Fire Department. The meeting also includes approvals for software renewals, a public hearing on automobile storage facilities, and a grant application.

• Purchase of 5G modems and tablets for Taylor Fire Department (up to $50,000)
• Civic Plus website services renewal (up to $16,626)
• Public hearing on Case # 25-32 (ZTA) – Automobile Storage Facilities Amendment
• Apex Software renewal (up to $4,550)
• Power DMS Cloud Based Software renewal ($7,222)

The council approved the meeting agenda and accepted the October 21 minutes. It approved several contracts, including a fire‑department equipment purchase and a police software renewal, and accepted a $174,970 grant for the police homeless outreach program. The council also adopted a resolution opposing the removal of the Southland Mall bus stop and adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted October 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved fire department 5G modems & Toughbooks purchase (≤$50,000, unanimous)
• Approved Civic Plus website services renewal (≤$16,626, unanimous)
• Approved Power DMS police software renewal ($7,222, unanimous)
• Accepted police homeless outreach grant ($174,970, unanimous)
• Approved resolution opposing Southland Mall bus stop removal (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 7:48 p.m. (unanimous)

TIFA

The Taylor Tax Increment Finance Authority will consider two approvals. First, it will vote on a budget amendment (2026‑001) for the upcoming fiscal year. Second, it will decide whether to enter a cost‑sharing agreement with Panhandle Pipeline, limited to $146,883 and funded by the TIFA fund. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call and approval of minutes.

• Approve Tax Increment Finance Authority budget amendment 2026‑001
• Approve cost‑sharing agreement with Panhandle Pipeline, up to $146,883
• Approve October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve October 30, 2025 agenda

City Council

The Taylor City Council will vote on several contracts, including a $2,361,660 HVAC upgrade for the Police Department and City Hall. It will also consider a budget amendment for 2026, a rezoning of 26655 Northline Road to light industrial, and a $121,500 blanket purchase agreement for CRM hosting. Additional items include the purchase of three EV Blazers and other service agreements.

• HVAC equipment installation for Police Department and City Hall – up to $2,361,660 (Monroe Plumbing and Heating)
• Blanket purchase agreement with RSM for CRM Hosting – up to $121,500
• Rezoning of 26655 Northline Road from O‑1 (Office) to I‑1 (light Industrial)
• City of Taylor budget amendment 2026‑001
• Purchase of three EV Blazers – up to $134,202 (Genesis Chevrolet)

The council unanimously approved several purchases, including a large HVAC contract for the Police Department and City Hall, a golf simulator for the golf club, and a CRM hosting agreement. It also adopted the 2026 budget amendment and other equipment procurements. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved Carl’s Place purchase of golf simulator equipment up to $52,610 – unanimous
• Approved Amazon purchase of training equipment for station 1 up to $2,466 – unanimous
• Approved Stryker Pro Care Service purchase of medical supplies up to $4,745 – unanimous
• Approved Monroe Plumbing and Heating HVAC contract up to $2,36 1,660 – unanimous
• Approved Downriver Body Works repair of police Tahoe for $20,532 – unanimous
• Approved City of Taylor budget amendment 2026-001 – unanimous
• Approved blanket purchase agreement with RSM for CRM Hosting up to $121,500 – unanimous
• Approved adjournment at 7:42 p.m. – unanimous

Planning Commission Agenda

The Taylor Planning Commission will meet at the Taylor Municipal Building, 23555 Goddard Road, at 7:00 P.M. on October 15, 2025. The commission will approve the agenda and the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. It will then consider Zoning Text Amendment Case # 25‑32, which revises the automobile storage facility provisions in Article 13.05, Section 28.08 and updates Table 8.02 of the industrial districts.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting
• Consideration of ZTA Case # 25‑32 amendment to automobile storage facility regulations

TIFA

The Taylor Tax Increment Finance Authority will receive and file its September 2025 financial report. It will consider amending TIFA #8.49-25 to add $11,235, keeping the total amount under $227,348. The board will also vote on purchasing and installing a Salt/Equipment Storage Enclosure at the DPW on Northline Rd. for no more than $145,028. The meeting includes routine agenda approval, minutes approval, open business, and adjournment.

• Amend TIFA #8.49-25 to add $11,235, total not to exceed $227,348
• Approve purchase and installation of a Salt/Equipment Storage Enclosure on Northline Rd. for up to $145,028
• Receive and file the September 2025 TIFA financial report
• Approve the October 14, 2025 agenda
• Approve the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The Tax Increment Finance Authority unanimously approved the purchase and installation of a Salt/Equipment Storage Enclosure at the DPW on Northline Road, with a cost not to exceed $145,028. The board also approved an amendment to TIFA item #8.49-25 adding $11,235, bringing the total to a maximum of $227,348. Earlier agenda items, prior meeting minutes, and the September 2025 financial report were received and approved unanimously.

• Approved October 14, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed September 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved amendment adding $11,235 to TIFA item #8.49-25, total not to exceed $227,348 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of Salt/Equipment Storage Enclosure, amount not to exceed $145,028 (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

City Council

The Taylor City Council meeting on October 7, 2025 includes a motion to amend the city code to rezone the parcel at the southwest corner of Northline and Lange Roads from Office (O‑1) to Light Industrial (I‑1). The council also considers several procurement and financial actions, including the purchase of three Genesis Chevrolet EV Blazers for up to $134,202, a three‑year mass‑notification system subscription costing up to $13,725, and the sale of Parcel ID 60‑032‑02‑0679‑000 for $8,500 with proceeds to the General Fund. Additional items include a contract to renovate the Greenwald Historical House at Heritage Park for up to $394,035 and approval of a $186,699 municipal credit contract with SMART.

• Rezoning of the parcel at Northline and Lange Roads from O‑1 (Office) to I‑1 (Light Industrial)
• Purchase of three Genesis Chevrolet EV Blazers for up to $134,202
• Three‑year mass‑notification subscription contract not to exceed $13,725
• Sale of Parcel ID 60‑032‑02‑0679‑000 for $8,500, proceeds to General Fund
• Renovation of Greenwald Historical House for up to $394,035

The council approved a rezoning of the property at 26655 Northline Road from office (O‑1) to light industrial (I‑1). It also authorized the sale of Parcel ID 60‑032‑02‑0679‑000 for $8,500, a $134,202 purchase of three electric Chevrolet Blazers, and a $382,558 renovation of the Greenwald Historical House. Additional approvals included a $13,725 mass‑notification system contract, a $186,699 SMART credit contract, and a $30,000 intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County.

• Approved rezoning of 26655 Northline Rd. from O‑1 to I‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Parcel ID 60‑032‑02‑0679‑000 for $8,500 plus closing costs (4‑2)
• Approved purchase of three EV Chevrolet Blazers for up to $134,202 (unanimous)
• Approved renovation of Greenwald Historical House for up to $394,035 (5‑1)
• Approved mass‑notification subscription with Regroup for up to $13,725 (unanimous)
• Approved SMART Municipal and Community Credit Contract for $186,699 (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Charter County of Wayne for $30,000 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of Aerotropolis‑26655 Northline Rd. Industrial Development District (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda

The Taylor Planning Commission will consider four development cases, including two proposals for a Park ‘N Fly facility on Inkster Road and two proposals for a Raising Cane’s drive‑through restaurant on Telegraph Road. The Park ‘N Fly cases involve an automobile storage use and a re‑occupancy of an existing site on parcel #60-01-99-0009-707 in an I‑2 (General Industrial) zoning district. The Raising Cane’s cases propose a drive‑through restaurant, with one application specifying a 3,301 sq ft building with outdoor seating, on parcel #60-090-01-0544-306 in a B‑2 (Regional Business) zoning district. Additional items include a request from Christnet to be read into the record and a citizen petition to maintain B‑1 zoning at 25275 Eureka Road.

• Case #25-22A (SLU) – 8501 Inkster – Park ‘N Fly: proposed automobile storage on parcel #60-01-99-0009-707 (I‑2 zoning)
• Case #25-23A (SP) – 8501 Inkster – Park ‘N Fly: re‑occupancy of existing site on parcel #60-01-99-0009-707 (I‑2 zoning)
• Case #25-30A (SLU) – 15009 Telegraph – Raising Cane’s: proposed drive‑through restaurant on parcel #60-090-01-0544-306 (B‑2 zoning)
• Case #25-31A (SP) – 15009 Telegraph – Raising Cane’s: 3,301 sq ft drive‑through restaurant with outdoor seating on parcel #60-090-01-0544-306 (B‑2 zoning)
• Petition to maintain and enforce B‑1 zoning at 25275 Eureka Road

TIFA

The Taylor Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to approve a contract for painting the Ford Senior Center and to elect officers for the upcoming term.

• Painting Ford Senior Center interior and exterior for up to $70,255
• Economic Development Director to attend MEDA conference for up to $1,002
• Election of TIFA Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer

The TIFA approved a $70,255 painting contract for the Ford Senior Center and a $1,137 travel expense for the Economic Development Director. Nominations for officer positions were opened, then closed, and Ron Moran was appointed Chairman with other officers named. The board also approved a $835,528 fire alarm system contract. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda addition (item 3.7) – unanimously carried
• Approved Du All Cleaning painting contract up to $70,255 – unanimously carried
• Approved travel for Economic Development Director up to $1,137 – unanimously carried
• Approved opening nominations for Chairman, Vice‑Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer – unanimously carried
• Approved closing nominations for Chairman, Vice‑Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer – unanimously carried
• Approved Ron Moran as Chairman, Richard Todd as Vice‑Chairman, Gerald Thomas as Secretary, Tim Schramm as Treasurer – unanimously carried
• Approved Knightwatch fire alarm system contract up to $835,528 – unanimously carried
• Approved adjournment – unanimously carried

Planning Commission Agenda

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific substantive items, proposals, or decisions are listed for discussion.

City Council

The Taylor City Council will vote on a range of contracts, settlements and development actions, including a $788,572 sole‑source contract for an Autocall fire alarm system, a $6,500 sale of two city parcels, and a rezoning of a Northline Road property to light industrial use. The council will also approve final settlements of two risk‑management claims, a billing agreement for fire department medical billing, and several public‑hearing items such as the Community Development Block Grant report.

• Approve Knightwatch sole‑source contract for Autocall fire alarm system, up to $788,572 (TBA Capital Outlay)
• Approve sale of Parcel ID 60-004-01-0323-000 and 60-004-01-0324-000 for $6,500 plus closing costs (General Fund)
• Approve rezoning of 26655 Northline Road from O‑1 (Office) to I‑1 (Light Industrial)
• Approve purchase of a Tesla Cybertruck for up to $84,750 (Community Energy Management Grant)
• Reallocate $75,334 from the 2021‑2023 Park millage to install pickleball courts at Heritage Park

City Council

The Taylor City Council unanimously approved a $380,455 contract with BS&A Software to implement ERP software, plus $90,370 annually for five years. It also approved a $293,500 blanket purchase for the 2026 Summer Festival and a $364,931 contract to install pickleball courts at Heritage Park. The council denied a rezoning request for the Van Born parcel and adopted the 2024 edition of the NFPA 1 Fire Code.

• Approved agenda (unanimously carried)
• Approved $293,500 blanket purchase for 2026 Summer Festival (unanimously carried)
• Approved $364,931 contract for pickleball courts at Heritage Park (unanimously carried)
• Denied rezoning of Van Born parcel from I‑1(Zc) to I‑1 (Light Industrial) (unanimously carried)
• Adopted amendment to replace NFPA 1 Fire Code 2021 with 2024 edition (unanimously carried)
• Approved $380,455 ERP software contract with BS&A Software (unanimously carried)
• Approved $127,744 purchase of 37 security cameras for the Animal Shelter (unanimously carried)
• Approved $23,026 emergency purchase of portable air container units for Police Department (unanimously carried)

City Council

During the August 19 meeting the council unanimously approved a series of contracts and training expenses, including police conference travel, software support, laptop purchases, engineering and paving services, and updated the fire code to the 2024 edition. The council also reversed the mayor’s suspension of the business license for Big League Brews after a public hearing. Additionally, the council authorized a closed‑door session to discuss the Area Towing lawsuit.

• Approved $2,926 police conference travel for four officers (unanimous)
• Approved $78,864 one‑year software support agreement with QennectIT (unanimous)
• Approved $9,404 purchase of four Dell Pro Rugged laptops (unanimous)
• Approved $48,000 contract with Hennessey Engineers for CDBG street project (unanimous)
• Approved $242,990 (including 10% contingency) paving contract with S & J Asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to adopt NFPA 1 Fire Code 2024 edition (unanimous)
• Approved reversal of Mayor’s suspension of Big League Brews business license (unanimous)
• Approved closed‑door session to discuss Area Towing vs. City of Taylor lawsuit (unanimous)

DDA

The Taylor Downtown Development Authority will review the sale of two vacant parcels and a membership fee for the Michigan Downtown Association. The body will also receive the July 2025 financial report.

• Sale of vacant parcels 60-061-02-0498-002 and 60-061-02-0499-002 for $60,000
• Michigan Downtown Association membership not to exceed $650
• July 2025 financial report

TIFA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority unanimously approved its agenda, the corrected minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting, and filed the July 2025 financial report. It also unanimously renewed the Michigan Economic Developers Association membership for up to $350. The board approved contracts for Al's Asphalt (up to $216,113) for a parking lot at the Ford Senior Center, Cornerstone Fence (up to $20,620) for fencing at the same center, and Audia Concrete Construction, Inc. (up to $1,486,117) for pavement replacement on Superior Road, all funded through TIFA. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved the August 12, 2025 agenda (unanimously carried)
• Approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimously carried)
• Received and filed the July 2025 financial report (unanimously carried)
• Approved one-year renewal of MEDA membership, up to $350 (unanimously carried)
• Approved Al's Asphalt contract for new parking lot at Ford Senior Center, up to $216,113 (unanimously carried)
• Approved Cornerstone Fence low‑bid contract for fencing at Ford Senior Center, up to $20,620 (unanimously carried)
• Approved Audia Concrete Construction, Inc. pavement replacement on Superior Road (Phase III), up to $1,486,117 (unanimously carried)
• Approved adjournment (unanimously carried)

City Council

The council approved a series of contracts and appointments, including police officer agreements, a grant signing authority for the mayor, and several equipment purchases. It also authorized the Assessor to move delinquent water and sewer accounts to the next tax roll and add a 15% administrative fee. Additionally, the council postponed the public hearing on the Big League Brews license appeal to August 19, 2025.

• Approved Addendum to Agreement with Taylor Police Command Officers Association (unanimous)
• Approved Personal Services Contract for Chief of Police (4‑1)
• Approved Personal Services Contract for Deputy Chief of Police (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign FY2025 Grant Contract (Oct 1 2025 – Sep 30 2026) (unanimous)
• Authorized City Assessor to transfer delinquent water/sewer charges and add 15% fee (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of five Dell Pro Tower computers up to $5,154 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three emergency EV plugs for fire department up to $3,045 (unanimous)
• Approved blanket purchase agreement for DA Central security system maintenance up to $20,000 (unanimous)

City Council

The Taylor City Council approved the meeting agenda and accepted the July 1 minutes. It adopted several contracts, including a $350,000 payment to Belfor Property Restoration and a $151,495 pavement‑crack‑filling contract. The council rezoned a Eureka Road parcel from O‑1 (office) to B‑2 (regional business) and adopted an ethics resolution admonishing former Councilman Herman Ramik. Two nominations to fill a vacant council seat each failed by a 3‑3 vote.

• Approved agenda with item 8.9 for petting farm purchase agreements up to $170,000 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 23225 Eureka parcel #60-090-01-0569-003 from O‑1 to B‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Belfor Property Restoration up to $350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Carr's Outdoor Services contract for pavement crack filling up to $151,495 (unanimous)
• Approved Reliance Foundry contract for 14 architectural bollards up to $14,247 (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of amusement device permits to Main Event Entertainment, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Board of Ethics resolution admonishing former Councilman Herman Ramik (5‑1)
• Nominations to fill vacant council seat (Glen Bondy and Amy Atwood) failed 3‑3 votes

City Council

The council unanimously approved an agenda amendment, accepted the June 17 minutes, and authorized numerous purchase agreements and insurance contracts for FY 2025‑2026. It also approved a school board bond resolution, a rezoning of a Eureka parcel, a water system design contract, a community energy grant for the police department, and a permit for pest‑control sales. Additionally, the public hearing on the suspension of Big League Brews’ business license was postponed to August 6, 2025.

• Approved agenda change to replace “revocation” with “suspension” (unanimous)
• Approved Taylor School Board Bond Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 23225 Eureka parcel from O‑1 to B‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved Wade Trim design contract for Water Distribution System up to $695,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreements for Taylor Building Authority up to $928,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted Community Energy Management Grant for Police Department $92,490 (unanimous)
• Approved Solicitor's Permit to The Shield Co Marketing LLC for two‑week pest‑control sales (unanimous)
• Postponed public hearing on Big League Brews license suspension to Aug 6, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The Taylor City Council unanimously approved the FY 2025‑2026 budget amendment and the new city fee schedule effective July 1, 2025. It also adopted the Community Development Block Grant Action Plan Budget and authorized several contract renewals and procurement orders, including police, health, and vehicle purchases. Two items passed by roll‑call vote: a $250,000 HVAC services contract (5‑1) and a $206,500 HVAC consulting amendment (5‑1).

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget amendment 2025‑006 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 City Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Community Development Block Grant Action Plan Budget for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)
• Approved Police Department blanket purchase orders up to $306,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Health Alliance Plan contract renewal (unanimous)
• Approved De‑Cal Inc. HVAC/R services contract up to $250,000 (5‑1)
• Approved HVAC consulting amendment up to $206,500 (5‑1)
• Approved Gordo Ford vehicle purchase up to $241,070 (unanimous)

TIFA

The Authority unanimously approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, received the May 2025 financial report, and authorized several contracts. These include a purchase of up to $366,432 for two Zamboni ice resurfacers, a one‑year consulting agreement with TDK Advisors for up to $36,000, and a one‑year renewal of Civic Plus website services for up to $5,279. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

• Approved June 10, 2025 agenda – unanimously carried
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes with corrections – unanimously carried
• Received and filed May 2025 financial report – unanimously carried
• Approved purchase of two Zamboni Ice Resurfacers (Sourcewell contract #120320-FZC) up to $366,432 – unanimously carried
• Approved one‑year consulting contract with TDK Advisors, LLC up to $36,000 – unanimously carried
• Approved one‑year renewal of Civic Plus website services up to $5,279 – unanimously carried
• Approved adjournment – unanimously carried

City Council

The council unanimously amended the 2025 ad valorem tax levy rate to 25.2332 mills, a decrease of 0.0012 mills. It also approved a $4,445,000 asphalt resurfacing contract with Al's Asphalt Paving Company by a 4‑1 vote. Additional contracts were approved, including a $3,616 payment to Smiley Tire, a $101,800 boiler installation at the Ford Senior Center, a $32,514 walk‑in freezer installation, a $34,940 AS400 migration contract, and a $14,000 legal‑notice newspaper agreement, all unanimously. A nomination to fill a vacant council seat failed with a 2‑2‑1 vote.

• Amended 2025 ad valorem tax levy rate to 25.2332 mills (unanimous)
• Approved Al's Asphalt Paving Company asphalt resurfacing contract up to $4,445,000 (4-1)
• Approved $3,616 payment to Smiley Tire & Retreading Company (unanimous)
• Approved $101,800 (plus 3% contingency) boiler installation at Ford Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved $32,514 (plus 5% contingency) walk‑in freezer at Ford Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved $34,940 sole‑source contract for Data National AS400 migration (unanimous)
• Approved $14,000 contract with News Herald for legal notices (unanimous)
• Nominated and appointed Caroline Patts to vacant council seat (2-2-1, motion failed)

City Council

The Taylor City Council unanimously approved a series of contracts and policy updates, including a $185,713 fence installation at three cemeteries. It also re‑appointed two Planning Commission members, adopted a revised poverty policy, and authorized several public‑works and police expenditures. The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m.

• Approved re‑appointment of Mark Styles and Kenneth Stewart to the Planning Commission (3‑year term)
• Approved the revised 2025 Poverty Policy and Guidelines
• Approved a $20,000 purchase order for Taylor Chevrolet for police repair and maintenance invoices
• Approved Audia Concrete Construction, Inc. contract extension up to $130,000 for concrete panel replacement
• Approved Nationwide Construction Group contract up to $185,713 for new fencing at three cemetery properties
• Approved Carr’s Outdoor Services contract up to $100,000 for pavement joint & crack sealing
• Approved Fairfax Electrical contract up to $24,500 for electrical services at Lange Park
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 8:51 p.m.

Brownfield

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved its May 19, 2025 agenda. It also approved the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes, filed the April 2025 financial report, and adopted the FY 2026 budget with the FY 2025 omnibus amendment. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved May 19, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed April 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 budget and FY 2025 omnibus amendment (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

DDA

The Authority approved the meeting agenda and the May 14, 2024 minutes. It received and filed the April 2025 financial report. It approved the FY 2026 budget and the FY 2025 omnibus amendment. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimously carried)
• Approved May 14, 2024 minutes (unanimously carried)
• Filed April 2025 financial report (unanimously carried)
• Approved FY 2026 budget and FY 2025 omnibus amendment (unanimously carried)
• Approved adjournment (unanimously carried)

TIFA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the April 8, 2025 minutes, and received the April 2025 financial report. It also unanimously approved the FY ending June 30, 2026 budget and the FY ending June 30, 2025 omnibus amendment. The board approved a service agreement for Placer.ai software costing up to $27,300 (plus a $1,346 continuation share) with a 5‑1 vote. Adjournment was approved unanimously.

• Approved May 19, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed April 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget and FY 2025 omnibus amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Placer.ai software service agreement up to $27,300 (5‑1)
• Approved pro‑rata continuation share up to $1,346 (5‑1)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

City Council

The Taylor City Council approved the meeting agenda and accepted prior meeting minutes. It approved several contracts, including a $459,225 three‑year Microsoft 365 license agreement and a $7,800 Live911 software purchase. The council also adopted a zoning amendment adding a tobacco retailer use and rezoned a parcel to B‑1 local business. Additional actions included an election non‑interference policy and an Al’s Asphalt street‑work contract.

• Approved agenda amendments for IT contracts (Item 7.13 & 7.14) – unanimous
• Approved $459,225 Microsoft 365 G3 license contract (3‑year term) – unanimous
• Approved $7,800 purchase of Live911 software for police services – unanimous
• Approved second reading of zoning amendment adding tobacco retailer use – unanimous
• Approved rezoning parcel #60‑011‑99‑0007‑702 to B‑1 local business – unanimous
• Approved election non‑interference policy – 4‑2
• Approved Al’s Asphalt contract for street work – 4‑2
• Motion to rescind CCR #10.625-16 (Area Towing Contract extension) failed – 3‑3

City Council

The council unanimously approved the 2025 ad valorem tax levy rate of 25.2344 mills and a 1% property tax administration fee (4‑2). A budget motion initially failed (3‑3) but was reconsidered and passed (4‑2), including an amendment that transfers $200,000 from the General Fund Balance to Local Roads. The amended General Appropriations Act for FY 2025‑26 and the Omnibus Budget Amendment for FY 2024‑25 were then approved (4‑2).

• Approved 2025 ad valorem tax levy rate of 25.2344 mills (unanimous)
• Approved 1% property tax administration fee on 2025 tax bills (4-2)
• Rejected General Appropriations Act FY 2025-26 and Omnibus Budget Amendment (3-3)
• Approved General Appropriations Act FY 2025-26 and Omnibus Budget Amendment after reconsideration (4-2)
• Approved amendment moving $200,000 from General Fund Balance to Local Roads (4-2)
• Approved amended General Appropriations Act with $200,000 road allocation (4-2)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a low‑bid contract of up to $494,330 for a water main improvement project at Lange Park. It also approved two 0% interest deferred loans of $6,950 and $11,900 for roof‑replacement work under the Community Development Block Grant Home Rehabilitation program. Additional actions included rezoning a parcel to B‑1 local business, adding Byers Road and Mortenview Drive to the major‑roads list, and authorizing several procurement purchases, while a motion to award an asphalt resurfacing contract failed.

• Approved $494,330 water main improvement bid for Lange Park (unanimously carried)
• Approved 0% interest deferred loan $6,950 for roof replacement project #2025-03 (unanimously carried)
• Approved 0% interest deferred loan $11,900 for roof replacement project #2025-04 (unanimously carried)
• Approved first reading to rezone parcel #60-011-99-0007-702 to B‑1 local business (unanimously carried)
• Approved amendment adding Byers Road and Mortenview Drive to Major Roads list (unanimously carried)
• Approved purchase of two zero‑turn mowers for up to $26,091 (unanimously carried)
• Approved purchase of floor‑scrubbing machine for $4,276 (unanimously carried)
• Motion to award asphalt resurfacing contract to Al’s Asphalt failed (vote split)

TIFA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved its agenda and the March 25 meeting minutes. It also approved a $16,759 renewal of Michigan Municipal League membership and a $239,000 contract with Spartan Construction Group for commercial kitchen equipment at Taylor Meadows Golf Club. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Filed March 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Michigan Municipal League membership renewal up to $16,759 (unanimous)
• Approved Spartan Construction Group contract up to $239,000 for kitchen equipment (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved a nine‑month $144,000 extension to CCR #9.483‑24. It also approved several contracts, including design services for a sanitary lift station ($91,500), a park pavilion roof replacement ($64,160), and an emergency purchase of compost equipment ($6,144). Additional approvals covered a fire‑house roof ($5,600) and annual water‑system hosting fees ($44,240). Proposals for new towing contracts and a nomination for a vacant council seat were rejected.

• Approved nine‑month $144,000 extension to CCR #9.483‑24 (5‑1)
• Approved design services for Cooper Street Sanitary Lift Station $91,500 (unanimous)
• Approved addition and roof replacement of Pavilion C at Heritage Park $64,160 (unanimous)
• Approved emergency purchase of compost equipment up to $6,144 (unanimous)
• Approved roof replacement at Fire Department Smoke House up to $5,600 (unanimous)
• Approved annual Sensus Flexnet hosting fees $44,240 (unanimous)
• Failed to approve J&T Crova Towing contract (3‑3)
• Failed to approve Area Towing contract (0‑6)

TIFA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority unanimously approved several items, including a $18,097,017 contract with Anglin Civil for the Eureka Road Corridor and Frank & Poet Drain improvements, a $1,698,000 contract with Wade Trim for engineering services on the same project, a $17,141 CoStar renewal fee, a $6,450 G2 Consulting soil‑boring contract, and routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and financial report. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Approved March 25, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed February 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved CoStar renewal fee up to $17,141 (unanimous)
• Approved G2 Consulting Group construction services and soil borings up to $6,450 (unanimous)
• Approved Eureka Road Corridor and Frank & Poet Drain Improvements contract up to $18,097,017 with Anglin Civil (unanimous)
• Approved Wade Trim and Associates engineering, inspection, testing services up to $1,698,000 (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)