Westland public meetings in 2021
28 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
EDC/TIFA/BRA
The Tax Increment Finance Authority will discuss the FY 2022-23 budget for TIFA and Brownfield. The board is also scheduled to vote on a Brownfield plan for the Hawthorne Valley Property.
- Approval of Brownfield plan for Hawthorne Valley Property
- FY 2022-23 Budget Discussion for TIFA and Brownfield
- Report on MEDA Fall Economic Development Toolbox training
- Informational Meeting Required by Public Act 57 of 2018
Police and Fire Retirement Board
The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board will meet to review the 3Q2021 performance report and a draft of the Duty Disability Policy. The board will also process invoice payments for Edgewood and Lisa Eggers.
- Payment of invoices for Edgewood and Lisa Eggers
- Review of 3Q2021 Performance Report
- Review of Duty Disability Policy Draft
EDC/TIFA/BRA
The Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to approve vouchers and minutes from the October 12, 2021 meeting. The board will also discuss training and a date change for a November 2022 meeting.
- Approval of vouchers
- Approval of October 12, 2021 meeting minutes
- Proposed date change for November 2022 TIFA meeting to November 1, 2022
- Training discussion
Police and Fire Retirement Board
The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board will meet to approve specific employee contribution and service credit requests. The board will also review a preliminary performance report and discuss duty disability earnings.
- Request to purchase prior service credit for Sergeant Jason Brassfield
- Withdrawal of employee contributions for Ian Guevara
- Payment of invoices to Loomis, Robinson, Seizert, VanOverbeke, Michaud, & Timmony, Lisa Eggers, and Cori Mack
- 10/31/21 Preliminary Performance Report
- Discussion on duty disability earnings from other employment
EDC/TIFA/BRA
The Tax Increment Finance Authority is meeting to approve vouchers and a software renewal. The board will also hold a discussion regarding training.
- Renewal for Buxton Software not to exceed $17,500
- Approval of TIFA Vouchers
- Approval of Brownfield Vouchers
Police and Fire Retirement Board
The board will meet to approve benefit and average calculations for Robert Kenyon and a prior service credit purchase for Fire Fighter Raymond Wagoner. The session includes a request to withdraw employee contributions for Nicholas Larson and the payment of several invoices. Members will also review performance reports from the second quarter and September 2021.
- Benefit calculations for Robert Kenyon
- Prior service credit purchase for Fire Fighter Raymond Wagoner
- Employee contribution withdrawal for Nicholas Larson
- Payment of invoices for Edgewood, Garcia Hamilton, Loomis, Dahab, Lisa Eggers, and Cori Mack
- 2Q21 and 9/30/21 performance reports
Election Commission
The Election Commission is meeting to prepare for the City General Election on November 2, 2021. The body will certify personnel for precinct and absentee voter counting boards.
- Certification of Election Board Chairpersons, Inspectors and substitute Inspectors for Precincts 1-25, 27-30, 32-41
- Certification of Absentee Voter Counting Board Chairpersons, Inspectors and substitute Inspectors for Counting Boards 1-25, 27-30, 32-41
EDC/TIFA/BRA
The Economic Development Corporation and Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to approve vouchers and funding for city projects. The board is considering expenditures for a zoning ordinance update and brownfield activities related to the Hawthorne Valley demolition.
- Funding for Zoning Ordinance Update not to exceed $10,000
- Brownfield funding for Hawthorne Valley demolition soil erosion and sedimentation control plan not to exceed $3,800
- Brownfield funding for Hawthorne Valley demolition supplemental asbestos inspection and abatement project design services not to exceed $7,932
Election Commission
The Election Commission is meeting to establish logistics and certifications for the November 2, 2021, City General Election. The body will determine counting board locations and authorize the use of the Dominion Voting System.
- Establishment of 39 Absentee Voter Counting Boards for Precincts 1-25, 27-30, and 32-41
- Approval of the Dominion Voting System for the November 2, 2021, election
- Certification of the candidate list for the City General Election
- Authorization for the City Clerk to contract with a vendor for pre-election logic and accuracy test decks and charts
- Designation of individuals to sign Preparation and Program Test Certificates and conduct Accuracy Testing
EDC/TIFA/BRA
The Economic Development Corporation and Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to approve minutes and vouchers. The agenda includes a discussion on training and comments from the director, board members, and citizens.
- Approval of minutes from July 13, 2021 meeting
- Approval of vouchers
- Training discussion
Police and Fire Retirement Board
The Police and Fire Retirement Board is meeting to approve retirement benefits and annuity withdrawals. The board will also review a duty disability policy and a July 2021 preliminary consultants report.
- Retirement application and annuity withdrawal for Police Deputy Chief Brian Miller
- Payment of invoices for Lazard, Seizert, Comerica, VanOverbeke, Michaud, & Timmony, Cori Mack, and Lisa Eggers
- Review of Duty Disability Policy
- July 2021 Preliminary Consultants Report
EDC/TIFA/BRA
The Economic Development Corporation and Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to review expenditures for Ford Road and a brownfield plan. The board will decide on funding for banners and street lighting. They will also review a plan for the former Eloise Psychiatric Hospital.
- Purchase of banners for Ford Road not to exceed $58,533.20
- Ford Road Municipal Street Lighting Agreement with DTE Electric Company not to exceed $560,463
- Review and approval of Brownfield Plan for Former Eloise Psychiatric Hospital
Police and Fire Retirement Board
The Board will review retirement applications and service credit requests. The agenda also includes reviewing consultant reports regarding rebalance recommendations and legal updates.
- Retirement application for Police Sgt. Robert Kenyon
- Prior service credit requests for Police Officer Lawson and Opett
- Payment of invoices to Garcia Hamilton, Robinson Capital, Dahab, Nyhart, Cori Mack, and Lisa Eggers
- June 2021 Preliminary Consultant Report and rebalance recommendation
Election Commission
The Election Commission is meeting to organize personnel and equipment for the upcoming primary election. This includes certifying election officials, establishing counting boards, and approving the use of Dominion Voting Systems.
- Certification of Election Board Chairpersons and Inspectors for Precincts 1-25, 27-30, and 32-41
- Establishment of thirty-nine Absentee Voter Counting Boards
- Approval of Dominion Voting System use for the August 3, 2021, City Primary Election
- Authorization of City Clerk to contract a vendor for pre-election logic and accuracy testing
- Authorization of specific individuals to sign Preparation and Program Test Certificates
Police and Fire Retirement Board
The board is meeting to approve final benefit calculations for two individuals and requests to purchase prior service credit. Members will also review quarterly and preliminary performance reports and a request to hire an assistant.
- Final benefit calculations for Patrick Harder and Michael Stradtner
- Prior service credit requests for Police Sergeant John Gatti and Fire Fighter Kevin Brookshire, Jr.
- Payment of invoices for Edgewood and Lisa Eggers
- Approval of Administrative Annual Cost Sharing Agreement & Invoice 2020-2021
- 1Q2021 and May 2021 performance reports
EDC/TIFA/BRA
The Economic Development Corporation and Tax Increment Finance Authority are meeting to approve vouchers and discuss board training. The body is deciding on funding for a temporary security fence at Hawthorne Valley.
- Brownfield Redevelopment Funding for Temporary Security Fence at Hawthorne Valley not to exceed $29,542.40
- Training Discussion/Informational Meeting Required by Public Act 57 of 2018
EDC/TIFA/BRA
The Economic Development Corporation and Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to review a landscaping contract and a development policy. The board will also vote on the approval of vouchers and previous meeting minutes.
- 3-year landscaping contract with Highland Landscaping not to exceed $46,530.00
- Adoption of Brownfield Development Policy
Police and Fire Retirement Board
The board is meeting to approve prior service credit calculations for four police officers and pay various invoices. Members will also review a preliminary consultant report from April 30, 2021, and discuss portfolio rebalancing.
- Approval of additional 1% calculation of prior service credit for Police Officers Halaas, Javonavich, Richardson, and Tardif
- Payment of invoices for Garcia Hamilton, Lazard, Seizert, Comerica, Nyhart, and Lisa Eggers
- Review of April 30, 2021 Preliminary Consultant Report
- Discussion of portfolio rebalance
EDC/TIFA/BRA
The Board will consider several financial and service proposals, including environmental consulting for Hawthorne Valley and advisory services related to TIFA bonds. The meeting also includes a discussion on training and the approval of previous minutes and vouchers.
- ERG proposal for Environmental Consulting Services for Hawthorne Valley not to exceed $33,300.00
- Resolution authorizing the issuance of Tax Increment Refunding Bonds
- Bendzinski & Co. proposal for Financial Advising regarding TIFA Bonds not to exceed $35,100.00
- Miller Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. proposal for Bond Counsel not to exceed $31,500.00
Police and Fire Retirement Board
The Board will review annual actuarial valuations, interest rates on employee contributions, and benefit calculations. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding duty disability for tier 2 police employees.
- Annual Actuarial Valuation ending June 30, 2020
- Annual Interest Rate on Employee Contributions
- Prior Service Credit purchase for Police Sergeant Michael Little
- Duty Disability discussion regarding tier 2 police employees
- Payment of invoices to various service providers
Election Commission
The Election Commission is meeting to organize personnel and logistics for the May 4, 2021, Special School Election. The body will certify election workers and establish counting boards for specific precincts.
- Certification of Election Board Chairpersons and Inspectors for 13 precincts
- Establishment of 13 Absentee Voter Counting Boards
- Approval to use the Dominion Voting System for the May 4 election
- Authorization of specific staff to sign certificates and conduct Accuracy Testing
- Designation of Counting Board locations
EDC/TIFA/BRA
The Economic Development Corporation/Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet via Zoom. The agenda consists of procedural items and a discussion on training.
- Approval of minutes from February 09, 2021
- Approval of vouchers
- Training discussion
Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee
The Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee is conducting a public hearing regarding the 2021-2026 Consolidated Plan and 2021-2022 Annual Plan. The body will discuss the status of current projects and proposed projects. The committee will also review its by-laws.
- Public hearing on 2021-2026 Consolidated Plan / 2021-2022 Annual Plan
- Review of CDCAC By-laws
Police and Fire Retirement Board
The Police and Fire Retirement Board will discuss the annual actuarial valuation ending June 30, 2020. The body is deciding on mortality tables, employee contribution interest rates, and specific benefit calculations.
- Approval of PubS-2010 with MP-2020 Mortality Table
- Certification of the Annual Actuarial Valuation ending June 30, 2020
- Benefit calculation for John Donahue
- Prior service credit purchases for Sergeants David Archambeau and Christopher Gazdecki
- Payment of invoices for Edgewood, Nyhart, and Lisa Eggers
Police and Fire Retirement Board
The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board is meeting to approve service retirements and benefit calculations for several employees. The board will also review the purchase of prior service credits and pay various invoices.
- Retirement applications for Fire Chief Michael Stradtner, Deputy Fire Chief Patrick Harder, Fire Captain Glen Wistinghausen, and Deputy Police Chief Randal Thivierge
- Benefit calculations for Mark Mills, James Francisco, and Jon Torolski
- Prior service credit purchases for Lieutenant Richard Kummert and Sergeant Burke Lange
- Payment of invoices to Comerica, Lazard, Loomis, Seizert, Garcia Hamilton, Nyhart, VanOverbeke, Michaud & Timmony, and Lisa Eggers
- Review of the January 2021 Preliminary Consultants Report
EDC/TIFA/BRA
The Economic Development Corporation and Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to conduct organizational business. The board is scheduled to elect officers and approve the organization's by-laws.
- Election of Officers
- Approval of By-Laws
- Approval of vouchers
EDC/TIFA/BRA
The Economic Development Corporation and Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to approve the 2021-2022 TIFA Budget. The board will also consider a proposal from the Bonner Advisory Group.
- Proposal from Bonner Advisory Group not to exceed $37,500 (50% of $75,000)
- Approval of 2021-2022 TIFA Budget
Police and Fire Retirement Board
The board will meet to discuss the December 2020 preliminary consultants report and a rebalance recommendation. Members will also consider the purchase of prior service credit for two officers and the payment of invoices.
- Purchase of prior service credit for Police Deputy Chief Brian Miller and Lieutenant Richard Novakowski
- Payment of invoices for Dahab and Lisa Eggers
- December 2020 Preliminary Consultants Report
- Investment rebalance recommendation
- Legislative update from the Legal Report