Wayne public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Wayne City Council meeting on Dec. 16, 2025 will adopt Ordinance 2025‑02, amending the fire‑prevention code to add Section 1610.16 on open burning. The council will also take the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑03, adding Section 660.17 on overnight occupation of public property. The council will approve several purchases, including a Motorola APX6500 mobile radio for $7,257.43 and a 2026 Ford Explorer for $45,950. Additional approvals include a change order for the 2024 Lead Water Service Replacement Project, a memorandum of understanding with Westland for Glenwood Rd roadwork funded up to $269,602, and adoption of a new fee structure for public services.

• Adopt Ordinance 2025‑02 adding open‑burning rules to the fire code
• First reading of Ordinance 2025‑03 adding overnight occupation of public property rules
• Approve purchase of Motorola APX6500 mobile radio – $7,257.43 (Police Department)
• Approve purchase of 2026 Ford Explorer – $45,950 (Police Department)
• Approve MOU with City of Westland for Glenwood Rd roadwork, funding up to $269,602 (including 10% contingency)

The council adopted two ordinances, adding Open Burning to the fire code and Overnight Occupation of public property to the offenses code, each by a 7‑0 vote. It approved several police procurement items, including two radios for $14,514.86 and a Ford Explorer for $45,950.00. The council also approved a memorandum of understanding with Westland to receive up to $269,602 in MDOT grant funds for Glenwood Road work, and approved the Lead Water Service Replacement Project change order and the public services fee structure. All actions were approved unanimously or by recorded roll‑call votes.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 adding Open Burning to Fire Prevention Code (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 adding Overnight Occupation of Public Property (7-0)
• Approved City resolution to opt out of PA 152 health insurance act (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Motorola APX6500 radios for $14,514.86 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford Explorer for police $45,950.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Lead Water Service Replacement Project Change Order No.3 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with City of Westland for MDOT grant up to $269,602 for Glenwood Rd. roadwork (unanimous)
• Approved Department of Public Services and Fire Department Fee Structure (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a first reading of an ordinance to regulate open burning, including specific rules for patio wood-burning units and recreational fire pits. The body will also consider agreements for animal services and emergency vehicle repairs.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-02 to add Section 1610.16 regarding Open Burning to the Fire Prevention Code
• Agreement with Michigan Humane of Detroit for animal services
• Payment of $4,824.24 to Cuda Automotive Service for Fire Department rescue vehicle emergency repair
• MDOT Performance Resolution for State Highway Right of Ways permits
• Wayne County Resolution for local and county road emergency repairs and maintenance permits

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 18 meeting. It also approved the first reading of Ordinance 2025-02 adding an Open Burning section to the fire code. The council approved a new animal‑services agreement with Michigan Humane of Detroit and authorized a $4,824.24 emergency repair of a fire‑department rescue vehicle. Additional approvals included state and county permit resolutions and a consent calendar for the Aging Commission.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance 2025-02, Open Burning (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Michigan Humane for animal services (unanimous)
• Approved $4,824.24 fire rescue vehicle repair (unanimous)
• Approved MDOT performance resolution for state highway permits (unanimous)
• Approved Wayne County resolution for local road permits (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (Aging Commission minutes) (unanimous)

City Council

The Wayne City Council will consider several approvals, including a professional engineering contract for a drinking water lead service replacement project up to $190,000. They will also vote on a police department purchase of 22 rifles with suppressors for $55,990 and a five‑minute fireworks display at Hill Crest Bible Church for the December 5 tree lighting ceremony. Additional items include a resignation from the Historical Commission, new appointments to the Recreation Partnership Committee, and routine consent calendar minutes.

• Approve Professional Engineering Services – Drinking Water SRF Lead Service Replacement Project, up to $190,000 (Stantec Consulting Michigan Inc.)
• Approve Police Department purchase of 22 Geissele Model 1 Rifles with Flow 5.56K suppressors, $55,990 (Geissele Automatics)
• Approve five‑minute fireworks display at Hill Crest Bible Church for Dec. 5 tree lighting ceremony
• Approve resignation of Sharon Arthur from the Historical Commission
• Approve appointments of Mayor John P. Rhaesa, Councilman Rabih Darwiche, and Councilwoman Kathy Lawrence to the Recreation Partnership Committee

The Wayne City Council approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 3 meeting. It accepted the resignation of Sharon Arthur from the Historical Commission and appointed three members to the Recreation Partnership Committee. The Council also approved a $190,000 drinking‑water lead‑service replacement project and a $55,990 purchase of 22 rifles for the Police Department, along with a five‑minute fireworks display for the December 5 tree‑lighting ceremony. The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Sharon Arthur from Historical Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor John P. Rhaesa to Recreation Partnership Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $190,000 DWSRF lead‑service replacement project (unanimous)
• Approved $55,990 purchase of 22 Geissele Model 1 rifles for Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved five‑minute fireworks display at Hill Crest Bible Church on Dec 5 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items: Historical Commission and Downtown Development Authority minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss the final design for wayfinding signage. The board will also review 2025 PPT reimbursements and receive updates on events and marketing.

• Final Wayfinding Signage Design
• Review of 2025 PPT reimbursement
• Events and Marketing Update

The Downtown Development Authority approved its agenda unanimously. It authorized payment of several vendor invoices, with one member abstaining on the Jona Graphics items. A second motion ratified additional vendor payments, again with one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved payment of Jona Graphics ($375, $80, $240, $42) and Wayne Dispatch ($1,000) (6-0-1 abstention)
• Ratified payment of ICSC ($70), Highland Products Group ($123.33), McKenna ($330), Grainger ($361.44), Jona Graphics ($260, $400) (6-0-1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The Wayne City Council will consider approving the purchase of three 2026 Ford F-250 trucks for the Department of Public Works and two Stryker Power Stair Chairs for the Fire Department. The council will also vote on appointments to the Board of Review and Downtown Development Authority.

• Approval of 3 2026 Ford F-250 trucks for $179,595.00
• Approval of 2 Stryker Power Stair Chairs for $19,119.00
• Appointment of Thomas Buckalew to the Board of Review
• Appointment of Chad Rider to the Downtown Development Authority
• Closed session to discuss a legal memo

Council unanimously approved two board appointments, a $179,595 purchase of three Ford trucks, and a $19,119 purchase of fire department stair chairs. They voted 6‑0 to enter a closed session to discuss a legal memo and then 6‑0 to close that session. The council also approved the attorney’s settlement recommendation with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved appointment of Thomas Buckalew to Board of Review (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Chad Rider to Downtown Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three 2026 Ford F-250 trucks for $179,595 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Stryker Power Stair Chairs for $19,119 (unanimous)
• Approved entering closed session to discuss legal memo (6-0)
• Approved closing closed session and reconvening council (6-0)
• Approved settlement recommendation of Attorney Carlito H. Young (6-0)

City Council

The Wayne City Council will consider re‑appointing two members to the Commission on Aging, review the Investment Report for Q3 2025 and the Revenue and Expenditure Report for September 2025, and adopt the Local Officers Compensation Commission's 2025 salary determinations. The council will also vote on a FY 2026 budget amendment affecting several funds and on the Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $19,000, with the city’s share of $904.77.

• Re‑appointment of Shirley Smith (Winslow St.) and Kathleen “Kitty” Monit (Eastlawn St.) to the Commission on Aging for three‑year terms
• Investment Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2025
• Revenue and Expenditure Report for the period ending September 2025
• Approval of FY 2026‑1 budget amendment affecting Major Street Fund, Local Street Fund, Refuse Collection and Disposal Fund, and Water & Sewer Fund
• Approval of Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $19,000 with city contribution of $904.77

The council unanimously approved the FY 2026 Budget Amendment and a $19,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant, with the city’s share of $904.77. It also re‑appointed two members to the Commission on Aging for three‑year terms. The agenda, prior meeting minutes, and a consent calendar of other commission minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.

• Approved FY 2026 Budget Amendment (unanimously carried)
• Approved Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $19,000, city portion $904.77 (unanimously carried)
• Re‑appointed Shirley Smith to Commission on Aging (3‑year term, unanimously carried)
• Re‑appointed Kathleen “Kitty” Monit to Commission on Aging (3‑year term, unanimously carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimously carried)
• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously carried)
• Approved consent calendar items (unanimously carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 p.m. (unanimously carried)

City Council

At the October 7 meeting, the Wayne City Council will consider several approvals. Council members will vote on appointing Dennis Cecil to the Local Officers’ Compensation Commission, authorize a purchase and installation of engineered wood fiber for city parks costing $18,801.75, and adopt proclamations for National First Responders Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The council will also receive updates on the Lead Line Project and the city election process.

• Approve appointment of Dennis Cecil (Currier St.) to the Local Officers’ Compensation Commission until Oct 2027
• Approve purchase of engineered wood fiber (softfall) from Superior Groundcover Inc. for $18,801.75, funded by the Parks Capital Outlay
• Adopt National First Responders Day proclamation
• Adopt Breast Cancer Awareness proclamation

The council unanimously approved the agenda, the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes, and appointed Dennis Cecil to the Local Officers’ Compensation Commission through October 2027. It also approved a $18,801.75 purchase of engineered wood fiber from Superior Groundcover Inc. for the Parks Capital Outlay fund, adopted two proclamations, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Dennis Cecil to Local Officers’ Compensation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of engineered wood fiber from Superior Groundcover Inc. for $18,801.75 from Parks Capital Outlay fund (unanimous)
• Approved National First Responders Day Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved City of Wayne Breast Cancer Awareness Proclamation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:36 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on the Safe Streets for All Unified Action Plan. The body will also review a revenue and expenditure report for the period ending July 2025.

• Safe Streets for All Unified Action Plan presentation by McKenna
• Revenue and Expenditure Report for period ending July 2025
• Oath of Office for Police Officer Matthew Bartus

The council approved several items, including the termination of the MERS Health Care Saving Plan for Division 52 and transfer of funds to the Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan. It also approved a $31,295 change order for the concrete removal and traffic barrier replacement project, bringing the total project cost to $491,920. Additional approvals covered a city membership renewal, an emergency fire vehicle repair, policy updates, a mural design funded by the DIA, and the consent calendar.

• Approved termination of MERS Health Care Saving Plan for Division 52 and transfer to MERP (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Understanding to add three members to COAM Division 23 DROP (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Understanding to modify Restricted Duty Policy and credit sick‑bank hours (unanimous)
• Approved City of Wayne membership renewal to CWW for $4,709.00 (unanimous)
• Approved emergency repair to Fire Department rescue vehicle for $3,775.67 (unanimous)
• Approved Concrete Removal & Replacement and Traffic Control Barrier Removal Project Change Order No. 1 for $31,295.32, total project $491,920.00 (unanimous)
• Approved proposed mural design for City‑owned Sign Shop and Garage on Second St., funded by DIA (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (Planning Commission minutes of June 10, 2025) (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will consider façade improvement applications for three Michigan Ave. properties. The board will also review a mural design and wayfinding signage.

• Façade application for 32232-32234 Michigan Ave.
• Façade improvement project review for 35612 Michigan Ave.
• Façade application for 35150 Michigan Ave.
• Mural design approval for City of Wayne Sign Shop
• Wayfinding signage design review

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $10,000 façade improvement grant for 35612 Michigan Ave. It also approved multiple payment bills and ratified additional bills, with one member abstaining on a Wayne Dispatch payment. Two façade grant applications were tabled until the October meeting, and the mural and wayfinding signage designs were approved.

• Revised agenda approved (unanimous)
• Minutes of 7/9/25 meeting approved (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed bills (Johnson Sign Co., The Park and Facilities, etc.) with Rhaesa abstaining on Wayne Dispatch bill
• Ratified payment of City of Plymouth, Mad Science of Detroit, Hennessey Engineers bills (unanimous)
• Approved additional payments (Wayne Dispatch, Sponsorship Solutions, etc.) with Rhaesa abstaining on Wayne Dispatch bill
• Approved $10,000 façade improvement grant for 35612 Michigan Ave. (unanimous)
• Tabled façade applications for 32232-32234 Michigan Ave. and 35150 Michigan Ave. until October meeting
• Approved mural design for Sign shop and garage (unanimous)

City of Wayne Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve the agenda and set a public hearing date for a special land use request at 36900 Michigan Ave. The meeting will also include a review of 2025 zoning applications.

• Approval of June 10, 2025, meeting minutes
• Set Public Hearing for Tuesday, October 14, 2025
• Special Land Use Request 2025-01 - Food Truck Court at 36900 Michigan Ave
• Review of 2025 Zoning Applications
• Public Comments period

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 10 meeting. A public hearing was scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to consider a special land use application at 36900 Michigan Ave. The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Oct 14 to consider special land use at 36900 Michigan Ave (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Wayne City Council unanimously approved several items, including the agenda and August 4 minutes, and moved the November 4 regular meeting to November 3 due to the election. It also approved a tuition reimbursement agreement for Local 1620 firefighters, an emergency HVAC repair for the 29th District Court building, a police vehicle purchase and outfitting, and a museum door modification. The consent calendar and meeting adjournment were also approved.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved November 4, 2025 council meeting to November 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Agreement for Fire Fighters Paramedic Tuition Reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved emergency rooftop HVAC repair $5,370 for 29th District Court building (unanimous)
• Approved police purchase of 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility $44,179 and outfitting up to $30,821 (unanimous)
• Approved museum door modification $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including Commission on Aging minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several equipment and facility expenditures, including a new patrol vehicle and HVAC repairs. The body will also discuss a real estate agreement for the sale of city-owned parcels and a paramedic tuition reimbursement agreement.

• Purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility for $44,179 and outfitting costs up to $30,821
• Modification to the Wayne Historical Museum for $15,000 to install a larger door
• Emergency rooftop HVAC repair for the 29th District Court building for $5,370
• Professional Services Agreement with NAI Farbman for the sale of City-owned parcels
• Letter of Agreement with Local 1620 for Paramedic Tuition Reimbursement

The Wayne City Council unanimously approved several actions, including moving the November council meeting to November 3, a tuition reimbursement agreement for fire‑fighter paramedic training, an emergency HVAC repair, a professional real‑estate services agreement, a police vehicle purchase and outfitting, a museum door modification, and the consent calendar. The agenda and minutes were also approved without dissent.

• Approved moving the regular council meeting from Nov 4 to Nov 3, 2025 (unanimously carried)
• Approved Letter of Agreement with Local 1620 IAFF for paramedic tuition reimbursement (unanimously carried)
• Approved emergency rooftop HVAC repair on the 29th District Court building for $5,370 (unanimously carried)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with NAI Farbman for sale of city‑owned parcels (unanimously carried)
• Approved purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicle for $44,179 and outfitting up to $30,821 (unanimously carried)
• Approved modification to the Wayne Historical Museum door for $15,000 (unanimously carried)
• Approved the consent calendar items (unanimously carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimously carried)

City Council

The council approved a resolution to combine the Department of Public Works with the Department of Engineering and Building under the Department of Public Services, rescinding a 1996 separation. It also approved the sale of a city‑owned property at 4225 Grace St. for $12,358.86, an engagement letter for OPEB actuarial valuation, and a sanitary sewer line agreement for 37328 Van Born Rd. Additional items included a waste‑facility license, an emergency police gate repair, and a closed‑session directive for the Nundley lawsuit.

• Approved merger of Public Works and Engineering into Public Services (unanimously)
• Approved sale of 4225 Grace St. to FPJ Investments for $12,358.86 (unanimously)
• Approved engagement letter with Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Co. for OPEB valuation (unanimously)
• Approved Sanitary Sewer Line Agreement for 37328 Van Born Rd. (unanimously)
• Approved 2025 Materials Recovery Facility license for Redline Auto Parts, 36597 Annapolis (unanimously)
• Approved emergency repair of Police Department gate by CRG Electric for $6,297.20 (unanimously)
• Approved closed‑session to discuss Nundley vs. City of Wayne case (7-0 roll call)
• Approved directing special counsel to proceed on Nundley case (7-0 roll call)

City Council

The Wayne City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a tax‑foreclosed property at 4225 Grace St. for $12,358.86. It also approved a two‑year contract for eight Flock cameras costing $24,800 per year. Additionally, the council approved an $88,270 grant from the Michigan Department of Treasury for cloud‑based infrastructure and appointed Victoria Schmidt to the Housing Commission.

• Approved purchase of foreclosed property at 4225 Grace St. for $12,358.86 (unanimous)
• Approved two‑year purchase of eight Flock cameras for $24,800 per year (unanimous)
• Approved $88,270 grant from Michigan Dept. of Treasury for cloud infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Victoria Schmidt to Wayne Housing Commission (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 p.m. (unanimous)

Commission on Aging

The commission approved the minutes of the June 10, 2025 meeting unanimously. It decided to hold a CPR, AED and Aging Safely class in September as part of the senior health outreach. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled CPR, AED and Aging Safely class for September
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Quarles, seconded by S. Monit)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority approved the agenda addition for a façade application, approved the prior meeting minutes, and authorized multiple vendor payments. The façade grant request for 35612 Michigan Ave. was tabled for further review in August. The board also approved a $2,000 sponsorship request from the Knight so Columbus, pending a marketing plan presentation.

• Approved agenda addition for façade application for 35612 Michigan Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the 5/21/25 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed vendor bills (Wayne Dispatch, Bobs Sanitation, Jona Graphics, Highland Landscape, etc.) (unanimous)
• Ratified payment of additional bills (Christian Ramano, Pop a Card in Your Yard, DJ Lutalo, Bobs Sanitation, Johnson Sign Co., Independent Carpet One) (unanimous)
• Approved further payments including Highland Landscape, Allen Entertainment, The Dance Academy, Pop a Card in Your Yard, Swank Motion Picture, Sponsorship Solutions, DTE, City of Wayne DPW (unanimous)
• Tabled façade grant request for 35612 Michigan Ave.; to be considered at August meeting (tabled)
• Approved $2,000 sponsorship request from the Knight so Columbus; John Albrecht to present marketing plan before funds released (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Wayne City Council unanimously approved several re‑appointments to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. It also approved a settlement agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1620 and a $165,830 purchase of cloud‑based municipal software. The council authorized a $462,927.58 purchase of a 2025 Camel Max water‑sewer unit, a $49,600 parking lane resurfacing contract with MDOT, and an intergovernmental agreement for Rotary Park II improvements.

• Approved agenda (unanimously carried)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2025 (unanimously carried)
• Re‑appointed Emily Gabler to Planning Commission (unanimously carried)
• Approved settlement with IAFF Local 1620 (unanimously carried)
• Approved purchase of BS&A Cloud software for $165,830.00 (unanimously carried)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Camel Max 1200EJ for $462,927.58 (unanimously carried)
• Approved MDOT parking lane resurfacing contract for $49,600.00 (unanimously carried)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Rotary Park II improvements (unanimously carried)

City Council

The City Council approved the low bid of $510,056.50 from Absolute Quality for the 2025 Currier Street water main removal and replacement project. It also approved a site plan for a new parking lot at 5405 Cogswell Rd with multiple construction conditions. Additional approvals included contract extensions, professional services agreements, a credit agreement, and a budget amendment, all passed unanimously.

• Approved Currier Street water main contract to Absolute Quality, $510,056.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan #2025-04 for 5405 Cogswell Rd parking lot with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year contract extension with Priority Waste at $13.22 per unit (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 with Stantec for Lead Water Service Replacement, $10 increase (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Engineering Services with Stantec up to $200,000 for DWSRF (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Stantec for EQ Basin O&M, $49,900 (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Credit and Community Interlocal Agreement with SMA, $21,000 annually (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2025‑7 (unanimous)

City of Wayne Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved the site plan for 5405 Cogswell, attaching seven specific conditions covering permits, engineering drawings, landscaping, parking, water‑quality, dust control, and occupancy certification. No further business was taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 5405 Cogswell with 7 conditions (unanimous)

Commission on Aging

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn the June 10, 2025 meeting was also passed. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:58 a.m. (motion passed)

City Council

The Wayne City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and several committee appointments. It also approved multiple Traffic Control Orders installing yield signs, stop signs, speed‑hump signs, and a metal guard rail. The council voted 6‑1 to adopt a refreshed Official City of Wayne logo and flag design and unanimously approved a proposed mural at US‑12. The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Alfred Brock to City Ballot Initiatives Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Traffic Control Order #624 to install yield signs at Winslow & Biddle (unanimous)
• Approved Traffic Control Order #627 to install yield, stop signs and guard rail at Chamberlain & Glover (unanimous)
• Approved proposed mural at US‑12, 34830 W. Michigan Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved refreshed Official City of Wayne logo and flag design (6‑1)
• Approved City of Wayne Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The board unanimously approved the 2025‑2026 budget and several contracts, including a mural at US‑12 Arcade and an electronic monument sign. It also ratified multiple vendor bills, with one member abstaining on two items. All agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved without opposition.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 4/9/25 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved proposed mural at US-12 Arcade (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Sponsorship Solutions $850.00 and Menards $337.07 (unanimous)
• Approved ratification of multiple bills; Rhaesa abstained from Wayne Dispatch and Jona Graphics items (majority)
• Approved Proposed 2025-2026 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of electronic monument sign from Johnson Sign Company $41,210.00 (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the FY 2025‑2026 budget and millage rates (7‑0). It also accepted the low bid for the Goudy Park Phase 1 improvements, approved a precinct consolidation reducing voting precincts from six to three, and authorized a donation of fire‑department equipment to Twin Lakes Fire. Additional actions included a new $20 auto‑dealer fee, a Materials Recovery Facility license, a commercial exemption revision, and entry into a closed‑session meeting.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Budget and Millage Rates (7‑0 roll call)
• Accepted low bid for Goudy Park Phase 1 improvements – AAA Underground, $956,230 (by consensus)
• Approved precinct consolidation reducing precincts from six to three (unanimous)
• Approved donation of 6 air packs, 25 air bottles, and 20 masks to Twin Lakes Fire (unanimous)
• Approved $20 fee for auto‑dealer zoning and municipality approval forms (unanimous)
• Approved Materials Recovery Facility license for Wayne Car & Truck Parts, 34939 Brush St (unanimous)
• Approved revision to Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for Van Born RE, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized closed‑session discussion of Miller vs. City of Wayne and attorney‑client privileged matters (7‑0)

City Council

The Wayne City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 15, 2025. It also accepted the resignation of Kim White-Jenkins and appointed Paul Russo to the Brownfield Redevelopment Board. The council approved Budget Amendment 2025-6 and corrected the bid award memo to reflect a total funding amount of $460,172.50 for the 2025 Concrete R&R, Traffic Barrier Removal and Sewer Separation Project. Additionally, the council adopted the City of Wayne Mental Health and National Public Works proclamations.

• Approved agenda (5-25-0105) – unanimous
• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (5-25-0106) – unanimous
• Approved resignation of Kim White-Jenkins (5-25-0107) – unanimous
• Approved appointment of Paul Russo to Brownfield Redevelopment Board (5-25-0108) – unanimous
• Approved Budget Amendment 2025-6 (5-25-0109) – unanimous
• Approved correction to bid award memo for 2025 Concrete R&R, Traffic Barrier Removal and Sewer Separation Project, reflecting $460,172.50 (5-25-0110) – unanimous
• Approved City of Wayne Mental Health Proclamation (5-25-0111) – unanimous
• Approved City of Wayne National Public Works Proclamation (5-25-0112) – unanimous

City Council

The council unanimously approved the agenda amendment and the April 1 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved Site Plan #2025-03 for a parking lot next to the church, subject to ten listed conditions. The council set a public hearing for May 20 to consider the FY 2025‑2026 budget and millage rates, approved the 2024 Special Assessment Roll for the 2025 summer taxes, and adopted Budget Amendment 2025‑5. Additionally, the council approved a $5,576.33 transmission replacement for a fire vehicle and unanimously tabled a request to repair a fire employee’s personal vehicle.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Meriam Kadi (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan #2025-03 for 5039 Woodward parking lot (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for FY 2025‑2026 budget on May 20 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Special Assessment Roll for 2025 summer taxes (7‑0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2025‑5 (unanimous)
• Approved fire vehicle transmission replacement $5,576.33 (unanimous)
• Tabled fire employee personal vehicle repair request (unanimous)

City of Wayne Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the agenda and the site plan for 5039 Woodward Street, adding nine conditions including an alternate evergreen screening of at least six feet. The minutes from the March 11 meeting were approved with one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Agenda approved (unanimous vote)
• March 11 meeting minutes approved (motion carried, Boertje abstaining)
• Site plan for 5039 Woodward St approved with nine conditions (unanimous vote)
• Alternate evergreen screening (minimum 6 ft) approved as part of condition 6 (unanimous vote)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous vote)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 10:41 a.m. after a motion to adjourn.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The council accepted the low bid of $687,472.50 plus a $10,312 permit fee for the demolition of the City of Wayne parking structure, totaling $697,784.50. It also approved a salary increase for the City Manager to $126,000 and adopted several public‑works contracts and rate changes. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved City Manager salary increase to $126,000 (7‑0)
• Accepted low bid $7,500 for Michigan Avenue boulevards mowing (unanimous)
• Accepted low bid $460,172.50 for Concrete Removal & Replacement project (unanimous)
• Accepted low bid $687,472.50 plus $10,312 permit fee for parking structure demolition ($697,784.50 total) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 31720 Van Born Rd. from Multi Family to B‑2 C Indoor Storage (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Alan C. Young and Associates for annual financial audits (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three Motorola APX6500 radios for Police Department ($20,384) (unanimous)
• Approved water rate increase $0.32 and sewer rate increase $0.34 per unit effective July 1, 2025 (unanimous)