Westland public meetings in 2023

Election Commission

The Westland Election Commission is meeting to establish counting boards and procedures for the upcoming Special Primary and Presidential Primary elections. The agenda includes designating locations for absentee voter counting and authorizing election officials.

• Establishment of 29 Absentee Voter Counting Boards for the January 30, 2024, Special Primary Election
• Establishment of 39 Absentee Voter Counting Boards for the February 27, 2024, Presidential Primary Election
• Approval to use Dominion Voting System for both upcoming elections
• Authorization of City Clerk to contract a vendor for pre-election logic and accuracy testing
• Establishment of Absentee Voter Pre-Processing Boards for February 21–23, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for December 20, 2023, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Civil Service Commission

The Westland Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from August 2023, receive updates on hiring and eligibility lists, and establish meeting dates for 2024. The agenda includes no major policy decisions or financial items.

• Update on hiring and eligibility lists
• Establish 2024 Civil Service Commission meeting dates
• Approval of August 17, 2023 regular meeting minutes

City Council

The Westland City Council is meeting to consider several routine items and new business. Key actions include accepting a FEMA SAFER grant to fund 15 additional firefighters over three years, approving a settlement in a lawsuit, setting a public hearing to vacate a right-of-way on Ensley Avenue, and allocating up to $250,000 in ARPA funds for the Rosie the Riveter Gateway Project at Venoy Dorsey Park. The consent calendar includes a contract for election security personnel and budget amendments.

• Acceptance of FEMA SAFER grant (EMW-2022-FF-01890) totaling $2,904,972 to increase firefighter staffing from 42 to 57 from March 13, 2024 to March 12, 2027
• Approval of settlement in France vs Edney lawsuit as recommended by City Attorney and MMRA Defense Counsel
• Resolution to set public hearing (Feb 20, 2024) to abandon 50-foot right-of-way on Ensley Avenue abutting Lots 1206 and 1207, Norwayne Subdivision No. 9 (PD #2262)
• Allocation of up to $250,000 in ARPA funds for Rosie the Riveter Gateway Project at Venoy Dorsey Park
• Professional services agreement with NAIAS Security Services, LLC for special election security at $30.00 per hour (budgeted $10,800)

Local Development Finance Authority

The Westland Local Development Finance Authority board is holding a routine meeting with no major action items on the agenda. The board will consider approving September meeting minutes, vouchers, and the 2024 meeting schedule, and will hold a training discussion.

• Approval of minutes from September 15 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Approval of 2024 LDFA meeting dates
• Training discussion

Library Board

The William P. Faust Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on several items, including approval of November 2023 bills and minutes, an overview of a project, a website and branding update, end-of-year financials, and reports from the Friends of the Library. New business items include sound masking rooms, election days, and a meeting room policy.

• Approval of bills for November 2023
• Overview of a project (details not specified)
• Website and branding update
• End-of-year financials review
• New business: sound masking rooms, election days, meeting room policy

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority and Downtown Development Authority will hold a joint meeting. The agenda includes the approval of vouchers, meeting dates for 2024, and a facade improvement grant.

• DDA Façade Improvement Grant for The Original Dairy Dan of Westland up to $25,000.00
• Approval of 2024 DDA Summer Concert Series dates
• Approval of 2024 TIFA meeting dates
• Approval of 2024 DDA meeting dates
• TIFA and DDA informational meetings required by Public Act 57 of 2018

City Council

This is a study session, not a voting meeting. The Westland City Council will discuss adopting budget amendments through October 31, 2023, and a new assistant position in the Parks and Recreation Department. Public comment is scheduled, but no final decisions will be made at this session.

• Discussion of budget amendments through October 31, 2023
• Parks and Recreation Department new assistant position

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a special land use and site plan modification for a proposed marijuana collocated facility. Other agenda items include a street vacation on Ensley, a land division at 2203 Emerson, and the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Case #1884C: Special Land Use and Site Plan Modification for proposed marijuana collocated facility west of Newburgh on the north side of Cherry Hill
• Case #2262: Street vacation for Ensley, east of Emerson at the dead end
• Case #2263: Land division at 2203 Emerson in the Norwayne neighborhood
• Resolution for posting the 2024 schedule of regular meetings

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a closed study session to discuss litigation strategy in the case of France vs Westland and M. Johnson. The session is closed to the public under state law exceptions for attorney-client privileged information. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session discussion of litigation strategy in France vs Westland and M. Johnson
• Session closed under MCL 15.268(e) and (h)

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a regular meeting on December 4, 2023, to consider several items including budget amendments, a manpower increase for the fire department, and a land division. The agenda includes consent calendar items such as fee waivers for Relay for Life events, traffic control orders, and approval of meeting minutes. New business includes confirming the mayor as a delegate to the sanitation authority and approving pay plans for appointed officials.

• Budget amendments through October 31, 2023, with net revenue increase of $378,619.07
• Manpower amendment to increase firefighters from 29 to 42, effective January 1, 2024
• Land division at 7300 N. Merriman (PD #1199D)
• Fee waivers for Relay for Life events: $240 for First Lap and $375 for February Kickoff
• No Parking signs on Wildwood Street near Edison Elementary

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a regular meeting with several routine consent items and new business. Key actions include adopting an ordinance to allow existing marijuana microbusiness conditional licensees to operate as Class A microbusinesses, approving a traffic control order for a handicap parking sign, and extending the 2023 winter tax payment deadline. The council will also consider budget amendments to add an Assistant Parks and Recreation Director position and a closed session for pending litigation.

• Adoption of Ordinance 248-A-114 to allow Class A marijuana microbusinesses
• Approval of 12th Annual All American Wayne Road Cruise on June 8, 2024
• Traffic Control Order 2023-10: handicap parking sign at 31074 Steinhauer
• Extension of 2023 Winter Tax payment deadline to February 29, 2024
• Budget amendment to add Assistant Parks and Recreation Director position

Board of Ethics

The Westland Board of Ethics is holding a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and receive two ethics requests, which are listed under new business. No decisions or substantive discussions are indicated beyond receiving and filing these requests.

• Receive and file Ethics Request 2023-09-17
• Receive and file Ethics Request 2023-09-18
• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2023 meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for November 15, 2023, has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for December 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Westland City Hall.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items
• Next meeting: December 20, 2023, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Westland City Hall

Library Board

The William P. Faust Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business: approving October meeting minutes and bills, and reviewing an unspecified project overview, a website and branding update, and end-of-year financials. The board will also discuss scheduling the December board meeting. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2023 regular session
• Approval of bills for October 2023
• Overview of the project
• Website and branding update
• End-of-year financials

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from October 10, approve vouchers, and discuss training. The agenda includes director and board member comments, as well as citizens' comments. No major decisions or financial commitments are listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 10 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Board will review minutes from the October 10, 2023, meeting and consider a request to withdraw employee contributions for Michael Gruber. The agenda also includes the payment of various invoices and reviews of consultant and legal reports.

• Approval to withdraw employee contributions for Michael Gruber
• Payment of invoices for Edgewood, Garcia, Lazard, Loomis, Robinson, Seizert, VMT, and Lisa Eggers
• Review of 10/31/23 Preliminary Performance Report
• Discussion of expense reports and RFP

City Council

The City Council will consider several technology contracts, including a video recorder for election security and a new storage server. The agenda also includes multiple site plan reviews for local developments and a proposed marijuana microbusiness ordinance.

• Purchase of a network video recorder for the City Clerk’s Office from Actron Integrated Security Systems for up to $50,650
• Purchase of a storage server for the Department of Innovation and Technology from CDW-G for up to $8,890
• Introduction of Ordinance 248-A-114 regarding marijuana microbusiness conditional licenses
• Site plan modification for a mosque addition at 37775 Palmer Road
• Site plan and special land use for a Long John Silver’s rebuild at 461 S. Wayne Road

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2023, has been cancelled. The commission is next scheduled to meet on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes, vouchers, a proposal from Place+Main Advisors, and a vehicle purchase, each not to exceed 50% of $50,000. The board will also discuss training and hear comments from the director and citizens.

• Approval of Place+Main Advisors proposal, not to exceed 50% of $50,000
• Approval of Economic Development Department vehicle purchase, not to exceed 50% of $50,000
• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2023 meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

Marijuana Business Review Board

The Marijuana Review Board is holding a public meeting on October 18, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

Library Board

The Westland Library Board will vote on reopening plans, approve September bills and minutes, and discuss end-of-year financials. New business includes specific staff compensation and new hires. The meeting is a regular business session with several actionable items.

• Approval of bills for September 2023
• Reopening plans for the library
• End-of-year financials discussion
• Specific staff compensation vote
• New hires approval

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider two variance requests: one for a single-family home on Beatrice and one for a Take 5 Oil Change at 6555 Newburgh Road. The board will also approve minutes from July and the 2024 meeting schedule. Public comment is included.

• Petition #2959: variances for rear yard setback (11 ft vs. required 35 ft) and front yard concrete coverage (40.8% vs. max 33%) for a home on Beatrice
• Petition #2960: variances for front yard setback (13.25 ft vs. required 35 ft), parking within 25 ft of front property line, and building height (16 ft 3 in vs. max 13 ft 3 in) for Take 5 Oil Change at 6555 Newburgh Road
• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2023 meeting
• Approval of 2024 regular meeting schedule

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a discussion regarding the kickoff for the Master Plan leadership. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.

• Master Plan Leadership Kick-Off discussion

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar and new business items. Key decisions include awarding a $500,000 contract for bulk curbside leaf collection services, approving a $60,120 contract for the Jefferson Barns Learning Lab, and authorizing up to $1,250,000 in ARPA funds for park play structure replacements. The council will also consider traffic sign changes, election equipment and early voting resolutions, and re-appointments to the Downtown Development Authority.

• Bid award for bulk curbside leaf collection services, $500,000, split between Highland Landscape and Snow Plowing Inc. and Gro-Control
• Contract with Brain Media Technology for Jefferson Barns Learning Lab management, $60,120
• ARPA funds allocation for play structure replacements and park amenity upgrades, not to exceed $1,250,000
• Traffic Control Order 2023-08: add 'NO PARKING, STOPPING, STANDING' signs at John Glenn High School
• Approval of Dominion Voting Systems as sole election equipment provider for five years

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a public meeting with a single substantive item: a discussion to kick off the Master Plan leadership process. The agenda includes public comment, but no decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Discussion: Master Plan Leadership Kick-Off
• Public comment period

Election Commission

The Election Commission will meet to approve minutes from the September 13, 2023 meeting. The body will also consider the certification of chairpersons and inspectors for various precincts, counting boards, and early voting locations.

• Certification of Election Board officials for Precincts 1-25, 27-30, and 32-41
• Certification of Absentee Voter Counting Board officials for Boards 1-25, 27-30, and 32-41
• Certification of Early Voting officials for locations 1-4

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider multiple site plan approvals and modifications. Items include proposals for a restaurant rebuild, an oil change shop, and modifications to existing plans for a mosque and a condominium development.

• Site Plan & Special Land Use for Long John Silver’s at 461 S. Wayne Rd
• Site Plan Modification for Mosque Addition at 37775 Palmer Rd
• Site Plan Approval for Oil Change Shop at 6555 N. Newburgh Rd
• Site Plan Modification for Condominium Development at 31463 Ann Arbor Trail

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Board will review the 2Q 2023 Quarterly Report, an expense report, and a legal report regarding an RFP. The agenda also includes a presentation by McMorgan and the approval of minutes from August 2023.

• McMorgan Presentation
• Approval of August 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Payment of invoices for Lisa Eggers (Aug & Sept)
• Review of 2Q 2023 Quarterly Report
• Legal report regarding an RFP

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will vote on a proposal from Place+Main Advisors costing up to 50% of $50,000, and receive an update on The Annex project from OHM. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and vouchers, and a training discussion.

• Approval of proposal from Place+Main Advisors in the amount of not to exceed 50% of $50,000.00
• Update on The Annex from OHM
• Approval of minutes from the September 12 meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

City Council

The Westland City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including awarding a contract for the complete restoration of the 18th District Court roof, approving software and vehicle purchases, and adopting a land division resolution. The meeting also includes public comment periods and nominations for delegates to the Michigan Municipal League convention.

• Award roof restoration contract to Lutz Roofing, not to exceed $548,000
• Approve $5,900 annual ZixProtect email filtering software subscription
• Purchase three 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s at $51,035.85 each
• Adopt land division resolution for 6225 Arthur
• Nominate and designate delegates to Michigan Municipal League convention

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority Board will vote on funding for Community Excellence Award giveaway items (up to $2,638.92, half reimbursed by Sinclair Recreation, LLC) and a Façade Improvement Grant for Westland Family Dining (up to $19,185.00). The board will also approve minutes and vouchers, and discuss training.

• Approval of funding for Community Excellence Award giveaway items, not to exceed $2,638.92, with 50% reimbursement from Sinclair Recreation, LLC
• Approval of Façade Improvement Grant Application from Westland Family Dining, not to exceed $19,185.00
• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2023 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

Zoning Board of Appeals

The September 20, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is cancelled because there are no agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting: October 18, 2023, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road

Library Board

The Westland Library Board will discuss an update on Dailey Construction, a move update, and new business including a year-end financial update and HVAC NAE module replacement. Other items include solar benches, AAC findings, and grand reopening plans.

• Approval of bills for July and August 2023
• Dailey Construction update
• Year-end financial update
• HVAC NAE module replacement
• Grand reopening plans

City Council

The Westland City Council will vote on several routine items, including a site plan approval extension for McAlister's Deli at 36101 Warren Road, a resolution for an early voting pilot program at City Hall, and the re-appointment of John Sullivan to the Board of Review. The consent calendar includes a temporary meat sale permit, a land division resolution, a training subscription, a fee waiver, and a multicultural week resolution.

• Site plan approval extension for McAlister's Deli, 36101 Warren Road (PD #1718A)
• Early Voting Pilot Program at City Hall, Nov 2-4, 2023, 9 AM-5 PM
• Re-appointment of John Sullivan to Board of Review, term to Sept 21, 2026
• Temporary meat sale permit for Country Fresh Farms at Pro Fireworks, 36980 Ford Road, Oct 18-21
• Fire & EMS training subscription with Lexipol, LLC, up to $6,478.70

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss several topics, including the Walk and Roll program, a Civilian Oversight Board, the Marijuana Ordinance, LOCC, and Responsible Contracting. No formal decisions are expected, as this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of Walk and Roll program
• Discussion of Civilian Oversight Board
• Discussion of Marijuana Ordinance
• Discussion of LOCC
• Discussion of Responsible Contracting

Local Development Finance Authority

The Westland Local Development Finance Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and vouchers, elect officers, and hold a training discussion. No substantive development or finance decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the June 16 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Election of officers
• Training discussion

Board of Ethics

The Westland Board of Ethics is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The main action items are receiving and filing four communications from the Personnel department dated June through July 2023. The board will also approve minutes from its May 2023 meeting.

• Receive and file communication from Personnel dated 2023-06-25
• Receive and file communication from Personnel dated 2023-07-08
• Receive and file communication from Personnel dated 2023-07-19
• Receive and file communication from Personnel dated 2023-07-24
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2023 meeting

Election Commission

The Commission is meeting to establish procedures and logistics for the upcoming City General Election. Items include approving early voting dates, designating counting board locations, and authorizing election testing protocols.

• Approval of Early Voting Plan for November 2, 3, and 4, 2023
• Establishment of 39 Absentee Voter Counting Boards across various precincts
• Approval to use Dominion Voting System for the General Election
• Authorization of City Clerk to contract a vendor for pre-election testing materials
• Designation of Westland City Hall portions as AV Counting Board locations

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will hold a regular meeting on September 12, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. The board will consider approving a proposal for an appraisal of the former Service Merchandise site for up to $2,400, along with routine items such as meeting minutes and vouchers.

• Approval of proposal from Judeh & Associates for an appraisal of the former Service Merchandise site, not to exceed $2,400
• Approval of minutes from the August 1 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority approved over $212,000 in vouchers and $160,401.80 for demolition costs at Hawthorne Valley. The board also authorized an appraisal for the former Service Merchandise site.

• Approved TIFA/BRA Vouchers totaling $212,253.38 (unanimous)
• Approved Judeh & Associates appraisal of former Service Merchandise Site not to exceed $2,400.00 (unanimous)
• Approved final Hawthorne Valley demolition costs from Vin-Con Inc. not to exceed $160,401.80 (unanimous)
• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (carried)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 6, 2023, has been cancelled. The commission is next scheduled to meet on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine approvals, including a software subscription, a transit contract, and a property acquisition. New business includes two one-day liquor license requests for local events. The agenda also includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Approval of $30,450 annual Arx Alert Core Software subscription with Tyler Technologies for police transparency dashboard
• Approval of FY2024 SMART contract allocating $79,952 municipal and $145,530 community credits to Nankin Transit
• Approval of property acquisition at 31905-07 Roscommon for resale to first-time homebuyers or blight removal
• One-day liquor license for Oktoberfest at Celebration Lutheran Church, 39375 Joy Road, October 7, 2023
• One-day liquor license for Motor City Roots Festival at 30712 Michigan Avenue, September 17, 2023

City Council approved a voucher list totaling $32,524,358.02. The council also authorized a software subscription for the police department and a property acquisition for first-time homebuyers or blight removal. Several one-day event licenses were granted.

• Approved voucher list of $32,524,358.02 (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,450 Arx Alert Core Software Subscription for Police Department (Unanimous)
• Approved SMART contract allocating $79,952 municipal and $145,530 community credits to Nankin Transit (Unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of property at 31905-07 Roscommon for first-time homebuyers or blight removal (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Entertainment License for Motor City Roots Festival at 30712 Michigan Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Celebration Lutheran Church Oktoberfest (Unanimous)
• Approved one-day liquor license for We Are The Culture Creators Non-Profit at 30712 Michigan Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 21, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss recommendations from the ARPA Sub Committee. The agenda includes a call to order, the discussion, public comment, and adjournment. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of ARPA Sub Committee recommendations

The City Council held a study session to review ARPA Sub Committee recommendations. The provided minutes do not record any formal decisions, votes, or specific actions taken during the meeting.

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority will meet to consider approving funding for Central City Pond remediation (not to exceed $114,657.70) and an appraisal of Central City Park by RSThomas & Associates (not to exceed $4,950). The board will also approve minutes from the July 27 meeting and vouchers, and discuss training. Public comments are invited.

• Approval of funding for Central City Pond remediation costs, not to exceed $114,657.70
• Approval of proposal from RSThomas & Associates for appraisal of Central City Park, not to exceed $4,950.00
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2023 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

The Westland Downtown Development Authority approved funding for pond remediation and a park appraisal. The board also authorized several vendor payments totaling $26,145.92.

• Approved funding for Central City Pond remediation costs not to exceed $114,657.70 (Unanimous)
• Approved RSThomas & Associates proposal for Central City Park appraisal not to exceed $4,950.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved voucher payments totaling $26,145.92 (Unanimous)
• Approved July 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried, Murray abstained)

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine purchases and approvals, including a rock salt bid, street sweeping services, and equipment purchases. New business includes confirming a Planning Commission appointment, a proposed land division, and a site plan for a building addition. The agenda also includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Rock salt bid to Detroit Salt Company, $59.00/ton for 2023-24, $60.77/ton for 2024-25
• Street sweeping services to National Industrial Maintenance Inc., not to exceed $138,976.00/year
• Land division at 6225 Arthur, Michael Conrad, PD #2260
• Site plan for building addition/new building at 1475 S. Newburgh, PD #2261
• Purchase of 29 bulletproof vests for Police Department, $22,040.00

Council approved a series of equipment purchases for the Department of Public Service and a $4.45 million voucher list. The board also confirmed a Planning Commission appointment and approved a land division and site plan.

• Approved $4,456,441.27 voucher list (Unanimously carried)
• Approved street sweeping services bid to National Industrial Maintenance Inc. not to exceed $138,976.00 per year (Unanimously carried)
• Approved land division at 6225 Arthur (Unanimously carried)
• Approved site plan for building addition and new building at 1475 S. Newburgh (Unanimously carried)
• Confirmed re-appointment of Ken Sharp to the Westland Planning Commission (Unanimously carried)
• Approved rock salt bid to Detroit Salt Company (Unanimously carried)
• Approved purchase of two tandem axle dump trucks not to exceed $443,840.00 (Unanimously carried)
• Approved purchase of 29 replacement bullet proof vests not to exceed $22,040.00 (Unanimously carried)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve a General Laborer eligibility list valid through August 17, 2024, and to cancel its regular September 20, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and citizen comments.

• Approve Civil Service General Laborer List through August 17, 2024
• Cancel regular Civil Service Commission meeting of September 20, 2023
• Approve minutes from June 27, 2023 regular meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for August 16, 2023, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held September 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for September 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The board will decide on firefighter Alexander Cowen's deferred service retirement and related benefits, approve invoices, and discuss a duty disability appeal.

• Approval of Application for Deferred Service Retirement - Firefighter Alexander Cowen
• Payment of Invoices to multiple vendors

City Council

The Westland City Council will vote on a consent calendar with routine items including a phone system replacement contract, vehicle purchases, and a parks millage agreement, plus new business items on a recycling contract and a restrictive covenant for the National Airport site. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Phone system replacement bid to Competitive Network Management (CNM), $3,088.34/month for 3 years plus $14,871.80 implementation fee
• Single-stream recycling bid to Priority Waste, LLC for 3 years
• Purchase of six 2023 Ford F-250s for Public Service at $47,415.64 each
• Purchase of one SIU vehicle for Police Department at $45,000
• Inter-local agreement with Wayne County for $47,618 in parks millage funds for Voss Park improvements

City Council approved a consent calendar including vehicle purchases, software upgrades, and park improvements. The council also authorized a three-year recycling contract with Priority Waste, LLC and approved a $12.2 million voucher list.

• Approved $12,232,473.07 voucher list
• Approved 3-year recycling contract with Priority Waste, LLC
• Approved purchase of six Ford F-250s for DPS at $47,415.64 each
• Approved purchase of one Police Department SIU Vehicle for $45,000.00
• Approved $65,000.00 to relocate Tattan Park play structure to Lincoln-Johnson Field
• Approved $47,618.00 in Wayne County Parks Millage funding for Voss Park
• Approved 3-year phone system replacement contract with CNM at $3,088.34 per month
• Approved acquisition of property at 34005 Cambria for resale or blight removal

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three specific cases involving land divisions and building approvals. The meeting includes reviews for properties on Arthur, S. Newburgh, and N. Merriman.

• Land division proposal for 6225 Arthur (Case #2260)
• Site plan approval for building addition and new building at 1475 S. Newburgh (Case #2261)
• Land division proposal for 7300 N. Merriman (Case #1199D)

The Planning Commission voted to recommend three separate petitions to the City Council for approval. These included two land divisions and a site plan for a commercial building expansion.

• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0-1)
• Recommended approval of land division at 6225 Arthur to combine and split three lots into two (7-0)
• Recommended approval of site plan for 4,000 sq. ft. addition and new 10,500 sq. ft. building at 1475 S. Newburgh (7-0)
• Recommended approval of land division at 7300 N. Merriman for a new fire station, subject to parcel B being absorbed into a County parcel (7-0)

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority board is meeting on August 1, 2023, at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 11 meeting, approval of vouchers, and a training discussion. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting appears to be routine administrative business.

• Approval of minutes from July 11 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority approved payments for various vendors and services totaling $34,778.25. The board also approved the minutes from the July 11, 2023, meeting.

• Approved payment of TIFA/BRA Vouchers in the amount of $34,778.25 (Unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2023, meeting minutes

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority board is meeting to approve minutes and vouchers, elect officers, and discuss training. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2023 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Election of officers
• Training discussion

The Downtown Development Authority approved vouchers totaling $1,251,803.22, including a large payment to Sinclair Recreation, LLC. The board also elected Robert Kelly as Chair and Sharon Scott as Vice Chair. Discussion included using cellular phone data analytics to track event reach for business recruitment.

• Approved minutes from June 22, 2023 meeting
• Approved payments of vouchers totaling $1,251,803.22
• Approved Robert Kelly as Chair of the Board
• Approved Sharon Scott as Vice Chair of the Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request by John Kohl/Atlas Wholesale Foods for a use variance to operate foodservice storage and distribution at 35500 Central City Parkway, an activity not permitted in the CB-2 Low Intensity Commercial District. The board will also approve minutes from the June 21 meeting and take public comment.

• Petition #2958: use variance for foodservice storage and distribution at 35500 Central City Parkway
• Ordinance 248, Section 110-9.5: food distribution and warehousing not permitted in CB-2 district
• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2023 regular meeting

Library Board

The Westland Library Board will hold a regular meeting to approve June minutes and bills, receive updates on Dailey Construction, and elect officers for the 2023-2024 term. The board will also discuss personnel committee matters and hear citizen comments.

• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2023
• Approval of bills for June 2023
• Dailey Construction updates
• Move-Update
• Friends of the Library

Election Commission

The Westland Election Commission is meeting to consider changes to polling locations for the upcoming City Primary Election. The commission will also review minutes from the July 5, 2023, meeting.

• Temporary change of voting locations for Precincts 2, 11, 23, and 32 from Elliott School to Hamilton School
• Approval of minutes from the July 5, 2023, Election Commission Meeting

Disability Advocacy Committee

The Disability Advocacy Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss new business, including the Farmer's Market Health & Fitness Day on August 17, 2023. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and updates from the Chief Diversity Officer.

• Discussion of Farmer's Market Health & Fitness Day on Thursday, August 17th
• Update from Chief Diversity Officer Paschal Eze
• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2023

City Council

The Westland City Council will vote on awarding a $78,500 contract to McKenna for a comprehensive master plan update, approve the acquisition of a tax-foreclosed property for affordable housing, and consider a site plan for a new industrial building. The agenda also includes routine items like consent calendar approvals, minutes, and a planning commission reappointment.

• Award bid to McKenna for Master Plan Update, not to exceed $78,500
• Acquire 34031 Arrowhead for $15,330.37 via HOME Program, transfer to Liberator Development Group for affordable homeownership
• Site plan approval for proposed 12,000 sq ft industrial building at 38272 Abruzzi Drive
• Reappoint David Rappaport to Planning Commission for three-year term
• Microbusiness license for Ray Industries at 39127 Ford Road

City Council approved a voucher list totaling $4,322,663.33 and a professional services bid for the Planning Department's Master Plan Update. The council also authorized the acquisition of a property for affordable homeownership redevelopment and approved a microbusiness license.

• Approved Master Plan Update bid to McKenna not to exceed $78,500 (Unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of 34031 Arrowhead for transfer to Liberator Development Group (Unanimous)
• Approved voucher list totaling $4,322,663.33 (Unanimous)
• Confirmed re-appointment of David Rappaport to Westland Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Site Plan for industrial building at 38272 Abruzzi Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved Microbusiness License for Ray Industries at 39127 Ford Road (Unanimous)
• Approved July 5, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a review session regarding a comprehensive update to the City of Westland Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Districts Map. The commission will also consider a site plan approval for a proposed industrial building at 38272 Abruzzi Drive.

• Site Plan Approval for an industrial building at 38272 Abruzzi Drive
• Comprehensive update to the City of Westland Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Districts Map
• Public hearing to close, waive normal rules, and make a determination on the zoning update

The Planning Commission recommended a comprehensive update to the City of Westland Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Districts Map for City Council approval. The commission also recommended approval of a site plan for a new industrial building on Abruzzi Drive.

• Recommended approval of comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Districts Map update to City Council (6-0)
• Recommended approval of site plan for 12,000 sq. ft. industrial building at 38272 Abruzzi Drive to City Council (5-0)
• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of June meeting minutes, approval of vouchers, election of officers, and a training discussion. No major financial decisions or project-specific items are listed.

• Election of officers for the TIFA board
• Approval of minutes from the June 13 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers (no dollar amounts listed)
• Training discussion for board members

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved payments for several vendors and consultants. The board also elected its Chairman and Vice Chairman.

• Approved TIFA Vouchers totaling $15,990.54 (unanimous)
• Approved Scott Catallo as Chairman of the Board (unanimous)
• Approved James Allen as Vice Chairman of the Board (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Board will review retirement applications and approve minutes from the June 12, 2023, meetings. The agenda includes reports from consultants, legal counsel, and the administrator.

• Approval of service retirement application for Driver/Engineer Sgt. Anthony Pizzini
• Payment of invoices for Dahab, Lisa Eggers, and Shannon Shepard
• Review of June Preliminary Consultant Report
• Legal report regarding the Davidson Duty Disability Appeal

Election Commission

The Westland Election Commission will meet to certify election officials and discuss ballot box locations. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the May 1, 2023, meeting.

• Certification of Election Board officials for Precincts 1-25, 27-30, and 32-41
• Certification of Absentee Voter Counting Board officials for Boards 1-25, 27-30, and 32-41
• Discussion regarding ballot box locations

City Council

The Westland City Council will consider a request from Famous Dave's at 36601 Warren Road for a temporary event permit to host an 'All Star BBQ Series & 20th Anniversary Celebration' on July 15, 2023, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and routine consent calendar items. The meeting is largely procedural, with the event permit being the only substantive action item.

• Temporary event permit for Famous Dave's, 36601 Warren Road, for July 15, 2023 event
• Approval of minutes from June 19, 2023 regular and study sessions
• Consent calendar includes payment of vouchers

City Council approved a voucher list totaling $3,333,215.68 and a temporary event permit for Famous Dave’s. State officials also announced a $7M grant for Fire Department improvements.

• Approved $3,333,215.68 voucher list (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary event permit for Famous Dave’s on July 15, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved June 19, 2023 regular meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved June 19, 2023 closed study session minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved June 19, 2023 study session minutes (5-0-1)

Civil Service Commission

The Westland Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss the reappointment of Chair Steven Misiak, whose term expires on August 15, 2023. They will also establish a testing process for a new Laborer Eligibility List, including application dates, interview dates, and minimum test scores, and consider awarding extra points for applicants with a CDL. The commission will also renew the Clerical Eligibility List expiring August 21, 2023.

• Discuss reappointment of Steven Misiak (term expires 8/15/2023)
• Establish testing process for new Civil Service Laborer Eligibility List
• Consider awarding additional points for Laborer applicants with a current CDL
• Renew Clerical Eligibility List expiring 8/21/23

The Commission approved the process for creating a new Civil Service Laborer Eligibility list, including testing and interview dates. Steve Misiak was re-appointed for a 3-year term. The Commission also approved the meeting agenda and February 15, 2023 minutes.

• Approved establishing a new Civil Service Laborer Eligibility list
• Set minimum test score of 65% to move candidates to oral interview
• Approved 2% score increase for laborer candidates with a valid CDL
• Scheduled special meeting for August 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. to certify the list
• Re-appointed Steve Misiak for a 3-year term through 8/15/2026
• Approved February 15, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and vouchers, a training discussion, and an informational meeting required by Public Act 57 of 2018. No major decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of minutes from May 25, 2023 meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion
• Informational meeting required by Public Act 57 of 2018

The Downtown Development Authority approved payments totaling $62,158.37 to various vendors and organizations. The board also approved the minutes from the May 25, 2023, meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 25, 2023 meeting (Brown abstained)
• Approved voucher payments totaling $62,158.37 (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request for two fence variances at 7250 Cavell, elect a chairman and vice-chairman, and approve minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes routine administrative items and one public hearing.

• Petition #2957: Nabeel Omar requests two variances from the Fence Ordinance to install a 6-foot privacy fence in the front and south side yards at 7250 Cavell
• Election of ZBA Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of minutes from April 19, 2023 regular meeting

Library Board

The board will consider approving the 2022-23 operating library budget and administrative staff wages. Other business includes installing a new trustee, approving May bills, and adopting a collection development policy.

• Installation of Patricia Doline as new library trustee
• Approval of bills for May 2023
• Collection Development Policy approval
• Administrative staff wages
• Operating Library Budget 2022-23

City Council

The City Council conducted a study session regarding the 4th Quarter Financial Upgrade. The minutes record attendance but do not list any formal decisions, votes, or actions taken.

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a closed study session to discuss litigation strategy in two lawsuits against the city: LJA Holdings, LLC and Westland Campus, LLC v City of Westland, and Quality Roots, Inc v City of Westland. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session discussion of litigation strategy in LJA Holdings, LLC and Westland Campus, LLC v City of Westland
• Closed session discussion of litigation strategy in Quality Roots, Inc v City of Westland

City Council

The Westland City Council will vote on a consent calendar with routine items including bids for camera, network, and software upgrades, plus contracts for social worker services, security, ice arena, golf course, crossing guards, and park rangers. They will also consider budget amendments, a summer tax payment extension, and several board appointments.

• Camera System Upgrades at Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center - $76,430.23 to Actron Integrated Security Systems
• Core Switch Upgrades - $77,266.60 to InaComp TSG
• Wireless Network System Upgrades - $80,050.14 to InaComp TSG
• Social Worker Services for Police Dept - $45/hour with Hegira Health Inc.
• Ice Arena Management Services - $162,000 with Municipal Service Bureau

City Council adopted budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, and approved a series of professional service and management contracts. The council also extended the 2023 summer tax payment deadline and confirmed several mayoral appointments to city boards.

• Adopted budget amendments through May 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Extended 2023 Summer Tax Payments deadline to August 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $2.3M voucher list (Unanimous)
• Approved camera system upgrades for Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center not to exceed $76,430.23 (Unanimous)
• Approved IT upgrades to InaComp TSG for Core Switch ($77,266.60) and Wireless Network ($80,050.14) (Unanimous)
• Approved management contracts with Municipal Service Bureau for Ice Arena ($162,000), Golf Course ($126,000), Crossing Guards ($243,000), and Park Rangers ($91,000) (Unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Patricia Doline to William P. Faust Public Library (Unanimous)
• Confirmed appointments to Local Development Finance Authority for Daniel Block and Ramzi El-Gharib (Unanimous)

Local Development Finance Authority

The Westland Local Development Finance Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and vouchers, conduct a training discussion, and hold an informational meeting required by Public Act 57 of 2018. No major decisions or financial commitments are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the March 17 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion for board members
• Informational meeting required by Public Act 57 of 2018

The Local Development Finance Authority approved the March 17, 2023, meeting minutes and authorized a payment for landscaping services. Members received updates on business developments in the city and LDFA district, as well as Wayne County projects.

• Approved March 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Newton abstained)
• Approved $480.00 payment to Highland Landscaping (unanimous)

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will consider approving a proposal from The Retail Coach for up to $20,000 (50% of $40,000). The board will also approve minutes from April and May meetings, vouchers, and discuss training and a state-required informational meeting.

• Approval of proposal from The Retail Coach for up to 50% of $40,000.00
• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2023 and May 9, 2023 regular meetings
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion
• Informational meeting required by Public Act 57 of 2018

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved payments for various vendors and a proposal from The Retail Coach. The board also received updates on the Westland Shopping Center redevelopment and local business developments.

• Approved payment of TIFA Vouchers totaling $173,206.10 (Unanimous)
• Approved proposal from The Retail Coach not to exceed 50% of $40,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 11, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Board will review the first quarter 2023 performance report and a preliminary May report. The meeting includes updates on legal cases, DRO certification, and cybersecurity notices.

• Review of 1Q23 Performance Report
• Review of May Preliminary Report
• GHA Cybersecurity Notice
• Payment of invoices for Comerica, Garcia Hamilton, Lisa Eggers, and Shannon Shepard
• DRO Certification/Resolution

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 7, 2023, has been cancelled. No requests for action were received by the commission before the notice deadline.

City Council

The Westland City Council will vote on the 2023-2026 budget, capital improvement plan, and millage, plus successor collective bargaining agreements with the police and fire unions. It will also consider a resolution to decline council pay raises for the next year, and several routine items including software upgrades and a professional services contract.

• Adoption of 2023-2026 Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Plan, and 2023-24 Spreading Millage
• Successor CBA with Westland Lieutenants and Sergeants Association (May 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2027)
• Successor CBA with Westland Police Officers Association (May 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2027)
• Letter of Understanding with Westland Professional Fire Fighters re: wage tables and prior service credit
• Resolution to decline council pay raises for June 5, 2023 – June 30, 2024

City Council approved the budget for fiscal years 2023-2026 and new collective bargaining agreements for police officers and sergeants. The council also authorized a 1% property tax administration fee and approved several consent calendar items, including a building department contract. A proposal to decline City Council pay raises failed.

• Approved budgets for FY 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26
• Approved CBA for Westland Lieutenants and Sergeants Association (6-1)
• Approved CBA for Westland Police Officers Association (6-1)
• Approved LOU for Westland Professional Fire Fighters (unanimous)
• Declined pay raises for City Council failed (4-3)
• Authorized 1% property tax administration fee
• Approved $909,876 annual contract with Buccilli Group, LLC
• Approved $2,367,810.17 voucher list (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority board will meet to approve minutes, vouchers, a facade grant for Norman's Market, and a proposal from The Retail Coach. The board will also discuss training and hear comments from the director, citizens, and board members.

• Approval of Façade Grant Application from Norman's Market in the amount of not to exceed $20,000.00
• Approval of proposal from The Retail Coach in the amount of not to exceed 50% of $40,000.00
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting held April 27th, 2023
• Approval of vouchers
• Training Discussion

The Board approved over $73,000 in payments to various vendors and a façade grant for Norman’s Market. It also approved a proposal for retail recruitment services from The Retail Coach. Members reviewed 2017 Master Plan upgrade options for the Westland Historic Village.

• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved $73,042.90 in vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved façade grant for Norman’s Market not to exceed $20,000.00
• Approved The Retail Coach proposal for retail recruitment services not to exceed 50% of $40,000.00 (unanimous)

Disability Advocacy Committee

The Disability Advocacy Committee is holding a regular meeting that includes special presentations from the Fire Chief, Parks & Recreation Director, and a Police Sergeant. The committee will also discuss the upcoming 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 2023.

• Special presentations by Fire Chief Darrell Stamper, Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Mulligan, and Police Sergeant Kevin Yudt
• Discussion of the ADA 33rd Anniversary event on July 26, 2023
• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2023
• Update from Chief Diversity Officer Paschal Eze

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and receive two communications from the Personnel department. No decisions or substantive discussions are scheduled beyond these procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2023 meeting
• Receive and file communication from Personnel dated 2023-03-15
• Receive and file communication from Personnel dated 2023-04-05

The Board of Ethics approved the minutes from February 16, 2023. The board acknowledged and filed two requests concerning city police officers, noting both were already being investigated by the pertinent department head.

• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed communication regarding Request 2023-03-15 (3-0)
• Received and filed communication regarding Request 2023-04-05 (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for May 17, 2023, due to a lack of agenda items. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on June 21, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting: June 21, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Council Chambers, Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road

Library Board

The Westland Library Board of Trustees will discuss updates on Dailey Construction and the Marshall School A/C project, approve minutes and bills for April 2023, and consider an insurance claim. The meeting also includes reports from the director and Friends of the Library.

• Approval of bills for April 2023
• Dailey Construction updates
• Marshall A/C update
• Insurance claim discussion
• August & September board meeting scheduling

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss successor collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) for police lieutenants and sergeants (WPOAM and WLSA) and a letter of understanding on labor market issues for firefighters (WPFF). No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of 2023-2027 WPOAM Lieutenant and Sergeant successor CBA
• Discussion of 2023-2027 WLSA Lieutenant and Sergeant successor CBA
• Discussion of 2023-2027 WPFF L.O.U labor market issues

The minutes record a study session attended by city officials and representatives from PoAM, LSA, and PEFA. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were recorded in the provided text.

City Council

The Westland City Council will vote on a consent calendar including a $105,653 software renewal, a $150,000 property sale, and a resolution to apply for a state pension grant up to $26,147,293. New business includes confirming a DDA appointment and two childcare center site plans. Public comment is also scheduled.

• $105,653 BS&A financial software renewal
• $150,000 sale of city property at 510 S Newburgh
• Application for Michigan Protecting MI Pension Grant up to $26,147,293
• TNT Fireworks tent at 35645 Warren Road, June 23-July 4
• Two childcare center site plans: 2146 S Wayne Rd and 33200 Warren Rd

City Council approved the establishment of two childcare centers and the sale of city-owned property at 510 S Newburgh. The council also authorized several HOME Program housing agreements and a software renewal for the Financial Management System.

• Approved sale of city property at 510 S Newburgh for $150,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan and Special Land Use for childcare center at 2146 S Wayne Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Land Use for childcare center at 33200 Warren Rd, #1178A (6-0-1)
• Approved $105,653 renewal for BS&A Financial Management System software (Unanimous)
• Approved $225,000 partnership agreement to build/rehabilitate 1674 S Crown (Unanimous)
• Approved $52,285 development agreement to build/rehabilitate 34001 Ensley (Unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Aaron Brown to the Downtown Development Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary fireworks tent at Brix-West Ridge Shopping Center June 23-July 4 (Unanimous)

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, vouchers, and a professional services agreement with OHM, and to discuss training. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 11 meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Approval of Professional Services Agreement with OHM
• Training discussion

The board approved a professional services agreement with OHM and authorized payments for various vouchers. The approval of the April 11, 2023, meeting minutes was tabled.

• Approved Professional Services Agreement from OHM not to exceed $400,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of TIFA Vouchers totaling $59,183.88 (Unanimous)
• Tabled approval of April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Board will review the April preliminary consultant report and a rebalance update. The agenda also includes a request for a Retention Incentive Program payout.

• Retention Incentive Program Payout Request
• April Preliminary Consultant Report
• EDRO Approval legal report
• Payment of invoices to Comerica, Edgewood, Lazard, Robinson, Seizert, and Lisa Eggers

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider the proposed Capital Improvements Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The meeting also includes reviews of special land use requests for childcare centers and a proposal to update the City Master Plan.

• Review of proposed Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2023-2024
• Special Land Use Approval for Childcare Center at 2146 S Wayne Rd.
• Special Land Use Approval for Preschool & Childcare Center at 33200 Warren
• Proposal to prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a City Master Plan update
• Rescheduling of the July 5, 2023 meeting to July 12, 2023

The Westland Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the proposed Capital Improvements Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to City Council. They also recommended approval of two special land use requests for childcare centers at 2146 S Wayne Rd and 33200 Warren Rd, and directed the administration to prepare an RFP for a comprehensive Master Plan update. The July 5 meeting was rescheduled to July 12.

• Recommended approval of Capital Improvements Plan FY 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of special land use for childcare center at 2146 S Wayne Rd (6-0)
• Recommended approval of special land use for preschool/childcare at 33200 Warren Rd, contingent on signage updates (6-0)
• Directed administration to prepare RFP for comprehensive Master Plan update (6-0)
• Rescheduled July 5 regular meeting to July 12, 2023 (6-0)

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and consider several routine items, including a fireworks tent permit, a uniform rental agreement with Cintas, and resolutions supporting a diversity challenge and a local football boosters club. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and payment of vouchers.

• Public hearing for proposed 2023-2024 budget
• Temporary fireworks tent permit for Big Sky Fireworks at 6561 Wayne Road, June 28-July 4, 2023
• 60-month Facilities Solutions Agreement with Cintas Corporation for uniform and floor mat rentals
• Resolution supporting United Way's 21 Day Equity Challenge
• Resolution recognizing John Glenn Rockets Football Boosters for charitable gaming license

City Council approved a voucher list totaling $4,419,491.47 and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. The council also confirmed a member appointment to the Local Development Finance Authority and held a public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget.

• Approved $4,419,491.47 voucher list (Unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Annual Action Plan and recommended projects for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023-2024 CDBG and HOME Program budgets (Unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Cheryl Newton to the Local Development Finance Authority for a four-year term (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary fireworks tent for Big Sky Fireworks at 6561 Wayne Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Facilities Solutions Agreement with Cintas Corporation for uniforms and floor mats (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s 21 Day Equity Challenge (Unanimous)
• Recognized John Glenn Rockets Football Boosters as a Local Non-Profit (Unanimous)

Election Commission

The Election Commission will meet to discuss candidate disqualification and eligibility. The body is scheduled to receive a letter from City Clerk Richard LeBlanc and certify the candidate list for the upcoming August 8, 2023, city primary election.

• Discussion of candidate disqualification issues
• Review of candidate disqualification/eligibility letter from City Clerk Richard LeBlanc
• Presentation of 2023 candidate list
• Certification of candidate list for the August 8, 2023, City Primary Election

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss the 2023-2026 budget. The agenda includes a call to order, the budget discussion, public comment, and adjournment. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Discussion of 2023-2026 budget

The City Council conducted a study session regarding the 2023-26 Budget. The provided minutes do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes, vouchers, and a proposal for a new drainage system at the Mission to Mars playground, not to exceed $22,000. The board will also discuss training and hear comments from the director, citizens, and board members.

• Approval of proposal from Sole Underground to install drainage system at Mission to Mars playground, not to exceed $22,000
• Approval of minutes from March 23, 2023 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

The Board approved $60,861.04 in voucher payments and authorized two specific project grants. These include a drainage system for Tattan Park and a façade grant for the Westland Historic Village.

• Approved minutes from March 23, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved voucher payments totaling $60,861.04 (unanimous)
• Approved Sole Underground proposal for Tattan Park drainage system not to exceed $22,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Westland Historic Village Façade Grant Application not to exceed $25,000.00 (unanimous)

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss the 2023-2026 budget. This is a discussion item only, with no formal votes scheduled. Public comment will be taken during the meeting.

• Discussion of the 2023-2026 budget

The City Council conducted a study session regarding the 2023-26 Budget. The provided minutes do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request by Vic Barra/Wayne-Ford Civic League for a 4-foot, 7-inch front yard setback variance from Ordinance 248 to install a new ground sign at 1661 N. Wayne Road. The sign would be 5 feet, 5 inches from the front lot line, whereas Section 15.6.3 requires a minimum 10-foot setback for signs in commercial districts. The board will also approve minutes from its December 21, 2022 meeting and take public comment.

• Petition #2956: 4'7" front yard setback variance for new ground sign at 1661 N. Wayne Road
• Sign to be located 5'5" from front lot line; code requires 10-foot minimum setback
• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2022 regular meeting
• Public comment and commissioners' comments

Library Board

The William P. Faust Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve March minutes and bills, and to discuss several operational items. New business includes air conditioning for the Marshall Building, a change machine for TBS, and the timeline for a director raise. Construction updates from Dailey and a February billing issue are also on the agenda.

• Approval of bills for March 2023
• February billing discussion – Item 695
• Dailey Construction updates
• A/C for Marshall Building
• Director raise timeline

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for facilities and police. This is a discussion item only, with no formal vote scheduled. Public comment will be heard.

• Discussion of ARPA allocation for facilities and police

The City Council held a study session to discuss ARPA allocations for facilities and police. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approved actions.

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023-24 CDBG/HOME plan, consider several contracts and approvals, and vote on items including a rezoning, a subdivision site plan, and the allocation of $418,140 in ARPA funds for police station improvements.

• Public hearing on 2023-24 CDBG/HOME Annual Plan
• Rezoning of 6555 N. Newburgh Rd. from CB-3 to CB-4
• Site plan for Carly Court subdivision east of Schuman between Cherry Hill and Palmer
• ARPA funds: $418,140 for police station building/property improvements
• Contracts: Tyler Technologies ($14,875.37), Microsoft licenses ($18,874.20), DTE street lighting ($45,536), Fire Dept study ($41,395)

City Council approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including street lighting and a fire department study. The council also approved a new residential subdivision and rezoning for a property on N. Newburgh Road. Two items regarding a Juneteenth city holiday and a meeting date change were tabled.

• Approved $418,140 in ARPA funds for police station improvements (5-2)
• Approved $45,536 DTE contract for Wayne Road street lighting
• Approved $41,395 contract with Manitou, Inc. for Fire Department study
• Approved $7,086,433.16 voucher list
• Re-appointed David Rappaport to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Approved site plan for Carly Court Single Family Residential Subdivision
• Approved rezoning of 6555 N. Newburgh Rd. to Vehicle Service District
• Tabled Juneteenth City Holiday resolution

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss the 2023-2026 budget. The agenda includes a call to order, the budget discussion, public comment, and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of the 2023-2026 budget
• Public comment period

The City Council conducted a study session regarding the 2023-2026 Budget. The provided minutes do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or approved actions.

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will consider approving an additional $4.5 million in funding for the TIFA Park project for fiscal year 2023-24. The board will also vote on a one-year contract extension with TruGreen for up to $8,543.36 and a proposal from DTE to remove electrical equipment at the Hawthorne Valley site for up to $10,441.64. Other items include approval of prior meeting minutes and vouchers.

• Approval of additional $4,500,000 funding for the TIFA Park project in fiscal year 2023-24
• Approval of one-year contract extension with TruGreen for not to exceed $8,543.36
• Approval of proposal from DTE for removal of electrical equipment at Hawthorne Valley site for not to exceed $10,441.64
• Approval of minutes from March 14 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved additional funding for the TIFA Park project for fiscal year 2023-24. The board also authorized several payments for vouchers, a landscaping contract extension, and electrical equipment removal.

• Approved $4,500,000 in additional funding for the TIFA Park project for FY 2023-24
• Approved $12,394.12 in TIFA Voucher payments
• Approved one-year contract extension with TruGreen not to exceed $8,543.36
• Approved DTE proposal for electrical equipment removal at Hawthorne Valley site not to exceed $10,441.64
• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Board will review retirement benefit calculations, service credit requests, and administrative agreements. The meeting includes reports from consultants and legal counsel regarding legislative updates.

• Approval of Final Average and Final Benefit Calculations
• Request to purchase prior service credit for FF Michael Gruber
• Approval of Administrative Annual Cost Sharing Agreement & Invoice 2022-2023
• Payment of invoices for Segal/Ullico, Comerica, and Lisa Eggers
• Review of March Preliminary Consultant Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use applications including a proposed childcare center on South Wayne Road. The meeting also includes requests for land division, rezoning, and site plan approval for the Carly Court residential subdivision.

• Special Land Use for a childcare center at 2146 S Wayne Rd
• Land division proposal for 6555 N. Newburgh Rd.
• Rezoning from CB-3 to CB-4 at 6555 Newburgh Rd.
• Site Plan Approval for Carly Court Single Family Residential Subdivision

The Planning Commission recommended three petitions for City Council approval, including a land division and rezoning for a Take 5 Oil Change and a 17-home residential subdivision. A request for a childcare center was postponed. The commission also approved the March 1, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Recommended approval to City Council for land division at 6555 N. Newburgh Rd. (6-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for rezoning to Vehicle Service District at 6555 Newburgh Rd. for Take 5 Oil Change (6-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Carly Court 17-home residential subdivision site plan (6-0)
• Postponed Special Land Use Approval for childcare center at 2146 S Wayne Rd. until May 3 (6-0)

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to review and discuss the city's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. This is a discussion item only, with no formal votes scheduled. Public comment will be taken before adjournment.

• Discussion of ARPA fund allocation and use

The City Council conducted a study session regarding the ARPA Review & Discussion. The provided minutes do not record any formal decisions, votes, or specific actions taken.

City Council

The City Council conducted a study session regarding a Comprehensive Organizational Study for the Fire Department. The provided minutes record attendance but do not list any formal decisions, votes, or specific outcomes.

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 3, 2023, with several consent calendar items and new business. Key decisions include approving a resolution to join the national opioid settlement, a new AFSCME collective bargaining agreement, and a $13,500 water meter software upgrade. The agenda also includes routine approvals like minutes, a fee waiver for a charity 5K, and a copier lease renewal.

• Resolution to enter national prescription opioid settlement agreements
• Approval of 2023-2026 AFSCME Local 1602 collective bargaining agreement
• Upgrade Sensus water meter monitoring platform for $13,500
• Waive $320 Farmers Market fee for North Brothers Ford 5K charity event
• Renew Canon copier lease for 39 months at $363/month

City Council approved a voucher list totaling $14,654,261.01 and a successor collective bargaining agreement for AFSCME Local 1602. The council also authorized participation in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation settlement and renewed an animal sheltering agreement with the Michigan Humane Society.

• Approved voucher list totaling $14,654,261.01 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2026 AFSCME Local 1602 Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement (Unanimous)
• Authorized participation in National Prescription Opiate Litigation settlement (Unanimous)
• Approved annual animal sheltering agreement with Michigan Humane Society (5-2)
• Approved Sensus water meter platform upgrade from ETNA Supply not to exceed $13,500 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 23 replacement beds for Fire Department not to exceed $23,177 (Unanimous)
• Approved Canon Solutions, Inc. copier lease for 39 months at $363 monthly (Unanimous)
• Waived $320 Farmers Market Rental Fee for North Brothers Ford 5K event (Unanimous)

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss the proposed AFSCME 2023-2026 collective bargaining agreement. This is a discussion item only, with no formal vote scheduled. Public comment will be taken before adjournment.

• Discussion of AFSCME 2023-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Public comment period

The City Council conducted a study session regarding the AFSCME 2023-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The minutes do not record any formal decisions, votes, or actions taken during the session.

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority board will vote on its FY2023-24 budget, a one-year contract extension with TruGreen not to exceed $1,476.08, and a facade grant application from the Wayne Ford Civic League not to exceed $25,000. The board will also approve minutes and vouchers, and discuss training.

• Approval of FY2023-24 Budget
• One-year contract extension with TruGreen, not to exceed $1,476.08
• Façade Grant Application from Wayne Ford Civic League, not to exceed $25,000
• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2023 meeting
• Approval of vouchers

The Downtown Development Authority approved the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget and a façade grant for the Wayne Ford Civic League. The board also authorized several vendor payments and a contract extension for landscaping services.

• Approved DDA Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 façade grant for Wayne Ford Civic League (Unanimous)
• Approved $29,322.95 in voucher payments (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year TruGreen contract extension not to exceed $1,476.08 (Unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss the annual plan for federal housing and community development funds for fiscal year 2023-24, including CDBG, HOME, CDBG-CV, and HOME-ARP programs. This is a discussion item only, with no formal vote scheduled. Public comment will be taken.

• Discussion of CDBG, HOME, CDBG-CV, and HOME-ARP Annual Plan for FY 2023-24
• Public comment period

The City Council held a study session regarding the CDBG, HOME, CDBG-CV, and HOME-ARP Annual Plan for FY 2023-24. The provided minutes do not record any votes or substantive decisions.

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding its regular meeting on March 20, 2023, to consider a consent calendar with routine items, including contracts for city services, event approvals, and ordinance amendments. They will also set public hearing dates for the 2023-2024 budget and the CDBG/HOME annual plan, and vote on liquor license applications for two city events. The agenda includes several public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Approval of $168,414.47 contract renewal with Axon Enterprises for police body and vehicle cameras (60-month term)
• Adoption of Ordinance 243-B adding Bicycle Operations & Safety regulations to City Code Chapter 26
• Approval of $43,325 purchase of replacement generator for Public Service Yard
• Approval of $144/ton cold patch bid from Cadillac Asphalt, LLC
• Set public hearing for May 1, 2023 on proposed 2023-2024 budget

City Council approved a $4,684,706.36 voucher list and adopted Ordinance 243-B regarding bicycle operations and safety. The council also approved several public works bids, equipment purchases, and event permits for Tattan and Central City Parks.

• Approved $4,684,706.36 voucher list (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 243-B adding Bicycle Operations & Safety to City Code (6-1)
• Approved $168,414.47 Axon Enterprises agreement for police cameras (Unanimous)
• Approved $43,325 replacement generator for Public Service Yard (Unanimous)
• Approved plow blades for Department of Public Services up to $33,251.55 (Unanimous)
• Approved cold patch bid to Cadillac Asphalt, LLC at $144 per ton (Unanimous)
• Approved disposition of property at 36005 Palmer Road (Unanimous)
• Set May 1, 2023, as Public Hearing for Proposed 2023-2026 Budget (Unanimous)

Local Development Finance Authority

The Westland Local Development Finance Authority will meet to approve its FY2023-24 budget and the minutes from the December 16, 2022 meeting. The agenda also includes a training discussion, director comments, and public comment periods. This is a routine business meeting with no major development projects or contracts listed.

• Approval of LDFA FY2023-24 Budget
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2022 meeting
• Training discussion
• Director comments
• Citizens comments

The board approved the FY2023-24 Budget and the minutes from the December 16, 2022 meeting. Director Merhib provided updates on a Realtors’ Breakfast, the TIFA City Hall Park Project, and the city's business retention program.

• Approved minutes from December 16, 2022 meeting
• Approved FY2023-24 Budget

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for March 15, 2023, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for April 19, 2023, at Westland City Hall.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for April 19, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to approve its FY2023-24 budget and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority budget, along with two contract items: a one-year extension with TruGreen for up to $8,543.36 and additional Hawthorne Valley cleanup costs from ERG for up to $8,670.00. The board will also approve minutes, vouchers, and hold a training discussion.

• Approval of TIFA FY2023-24 Budget
• Approval of BRA FY2023-24 Budget
• One-year contract extension with TruGreen, not to exceed $8,543.36
• Proposal from ERG for additional Hawthorne Valley Cleanup costs, not to exceed $8,670.00
• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2022 meeting

The board approved TIFA and BRA budgets for FY2023-24 and authorized $1,116,508.59 in voucher payments. A contract extension for TruGreen was tabled, while additional cleanup costs for Hawthorne Valley were approved.

• Approved TIFA Vouchers totaling $1,116,508.59 (Unanimous)
• Approved TIFA FY2023-24 Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved BRA FY2023-24 Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved ERG proposal for Hawthorne Valley Cleanup costs not to exceed $1,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Tabled one-year contract extensions with TruGreen not to exceed $8,543.36 (Unanimous)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried; Miller and Tyranski abstained)

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss a zoning ordinance update. The agenda includes a call to order, the discussion item, public comment, and adjournment. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Update

The City Council conducted a study session regarding a Zoning Ordinance Update. The provided minutes do not record any formal decisions, votes, or specific actions taken during the meeting.

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Board will review the annual actuarial valuation from Nyhart Company, Inc. ending June 30, 2022. The agenda includes approving interest rates for employee contributions and processing benefit calculations. Trustees will also receive reports on consultant performance and legal updates regarding Secure Act 2.0.

• Presentation of the June 30, 2022 Annual Actuarial Valuation by Nyhart Company, Inc.
• Approval of annual interest rate on employee contributions
• Approval of final average and benefit calculations
• Approval to purchase prior service credit for Patricia Harris and Allen Cauchon
• Payment of invoices for Edgewood, Lazard, Loomis, Nyhart, Robinson, Seizert, VMT, and Lisa Eggers

Library Board

The William P. Faust Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, discuss updates on the library's move and Dailey Construction, and review the 2022 budget addendum and 2023 budget. The board will also consider opening/closing dates, staff PTO, and air and water reports.

• Approval of bills for November 2022, December 2022, January 2023, and February 2023
• 2022 Budget Addendum
• 2023 Budget
• Dailey Construction updates
• Move updates

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine items like bid approvals, budget amendments, and fee waivers. New business includes confirming appointments, approving preliminary and final plans for a medical office, a site plan for a mosque addition, and a site plan and special land use for a drive-through restaurant. The council will also consider reallocating $4,000,000 in ARPA funds and allocating $175,000 for an outdoor fitness court.

• Reallocation of $4,000,000 in ARPA funds
• Allocation of $175,000 for outdoor fitness court at Jaycee Park
• Site plan for proposed mosque addition at 37775 Palmer Road
• Site plan and special land use for drive-through restaurant at 2646 S. Wayne Road
• Bid award for networking infrastructure to SSD Cabling & Cameras, $34,321.56

City Council approved a series of consent calendar items, including budget amendments and the reallocation of $4 million in ARPA funds. The council also approved several site plans for medical, religious, and restaurant developments. Two appointments to city commissions were confirmed.

• Approved reallocation of $4,000,000 in ARPA funds
• Approved $175,000 for an outdoor fitness court at Jaycee Park
• Approved $34,321.56 bid for networking infrastructure to SSD Cabling & Cameras
• Approved $68,880.25 bid for mulch supply and installation to Midstates Recreation, LLC
• Approved site plan for mosque addition at 37775 Palmer Road
• Approved site plan and special land use for drive-through restaurant at 2646 S. Wayne Road
• Confirmed appointment of Jennifer Thompson to Planning Commission
• Confirmed re-appointment of Brigitte Jaward to EDC/TIFA/BRA

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority board is holding a regular meeting with a routine agenda. They will consider approving the minutes from the January 26, 2023 meeting and approve vouchers, along with discussions and comments. No major decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2023 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion
• Director comments
• Citizens comments

The Downtown Development Authority approved the minutes from the January 26, 2023 meeting and authorized payments totaling $339,000.50 to several vendors. Board members received updates on the Mission to Mars play scape at Tattan Park and the demolition of a blighted property at 626 S. Wayne Road.

• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved $339,000.50 in voucher payments (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Westland Planning Commission will vote on two site plans: a final approval for a medical building at Cherry Hill and Superior Parkway, and a proposed approval for a mosque addition on Palmer Road. The commission will also elect a Secretary and consider waiving normal rules for the medical building item.

• Case #2056N: Final site plan approval for a medical building at northwest corner of Cherry Hill and Superior Parkway, amending Brookfield Village PUD
• Case #0421B: Proposed site plan approval for a mosque addition at 37775 Palmer Rd.
• Election of officers (Secretary)
• Close public hearing and waive normal rules for Case #2056N

The Planning Commission voted to recommend two site plan approvals to the City Council. One involves a new medical building in the Brookfield Village PUD and the other is an addition to a mosque on Palmer Road.

• Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Case #2056N medical building at Cherry Hill and Superior Parkway (6-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Case #0421B mosque addition at 37775 Palmer Rd. with condition to move ADA parking to the front (6-0)
• Elected Ruby Richards as Secretary (by acclamation)

Disability Advocacy Committee

The Disability Advocacy Committee is holding a regular meeting with agenda items including updates from the Chief Diversity Officer, planning for Disability Awareness Month in March, and considering visits to local organizations. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of agenda and minutes.

• March is Disability Awareness Month
• Vote to visit a location, with STEP and WWSD as possible suggestions
• Contact a local Westland business owner living with a disability
• Request to City Council to lead the Pledge of Allegiance

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of prior meeting minutes and vouchers, plus discussion items and public comment periods.

• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2023 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion
• Director comments
• Citizens comments

City Council

The Westland City Council will consider a resolution to reallocate $4,866,016 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for a new fire station at Hawthorne Valley, police building improvements, street light expansion on Wayne Road, and general fund support. The council will also introduce budget amendments for the current fiscal year, approve a land division at 1651 S. Venoy, and confirm appointments to the Planning Commission and as a delegate to the Central Wayne County Sanitation Authority.

• Approve $4,866,016 ARPA appropriation for Fire Station #2 improvements ($2.5M), police/golf/ice arena improvements ($500K), street light expansion on Wayne Rd ($300K), and general fund support ($5.566M)
• Introduce budget amendments for FY ending June 30, 2023, including $1.47M net increase in general fund revenues and expenditures
• Adopt land division resolution for 1651 S. Venoy (PD #2242A)
• Confirm Mayor Michael Londeau as delegate to Central Wayne County Sanitation Authority
• Confirm re-appointments to Planning Commission: Deanna Adams-Stachow, Debra Fowlkes, Ruby Richards

City Council approved a voucher list totaling $6,331,576.43 and budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The council also confirmed several mayoral appointments to the Planning Commission and the Central Wayne County Sanitation Authority.

• Approved voucher list totaling $6,331,576.43 (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments including a $1,474,613.85 net increase in General Fund revenues and expenditures (Unanimous)
• Approved land division at 1651 S. Venoy (Unanimous)
• Postponed expenditure of $2,366,016.00 in ARPA funds (Unanimous)
• Removed $2,500,000 allocation for a proposed Fire Station from ARPA fund motion (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Michael Londeau as Delegate to the Central Wayne County Sanitation Authority (Unanimous)
• Confirmed re-appointment of Deanna Adams-Stachow to the Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Confirmed re-appointments of Debra Fowlkes and Ruby Richards to the Planning Commission (Unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Westland Board of Ethics is holding its first regular meeting of 2023. The board will approve minutes from December 2022 and receive two communications from the Police Department, dated October 2022. No other substantive actions are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Receive and file communication from Police Department dated 2022-10-23
• Receive and file communication from Police Department dated 2022-10-25
• Approval of minutes from December 15, 2022 meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Westland Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to approve the Civil Service Commission Laborer List through February 15, 2024. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a roll call of commissioners. No other substantive business is listed.

• Approve Civil Service Commission Laborer List through February 15, 2024
• Approval of December 14, 2022 regular meeting minutes

The Civil Service Commission met for a special meeting to handle administrative approvals. The commission certified the clerical eligibility list for one year.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved December 14, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Certified the Civil Service Commission Clerical Eligibility list through February 15, 2024

Library Board

The Westland Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and receiving updates on water/air testing and construction. New business includes setting opening/closing dates, staff PTO, the March meeting date, the 2023 budget, and a new logo. The agenda is largely procedural with some operational decisions.

• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2022 regular session
• Approval of bills for November and December 2022
• Water and air testing results update
• 2023 budget discussion
• New logo discussion

Zoning Board of Appeals

The February 15, 2023, regular meeting of the Westland Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held March 15, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for March 15, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority is meeting to approve routine items and several contracts, including a one-year extension with Gooseworks, LLC and additional costs for Hawthorne Valley demolition and cleanup. The board will also discuss training and hear comments from staff and citizens.

• Approval of a one-year contract extension with Gooseworks, LLC, not to exceed $3,500, with option for two more years
• Approval of Vin-Con Inc. proposal for additional Hawthorne Valley demo costs, not to exceed $54,700
• Approval of ERG proposal for additional Hawthorne Valley cleanup costs, not to exceed $10,321
• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2022 meeting
• Approval of vouchers

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved several payments for city services and contractors. The board also authorized additional funding for demolition and cleanup at Hawthorne Valley and extended a contract with Gooseworks, LLC.

• Approved TIFA Vouchers totaling $178,900.95 (unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract extension with Gooseworks, LLC not to exceed $3,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Vin-Con Inc. proposal for Hawthorne Valley Demo Costs not to exceed $54,700.00 (unanimous)
• Approved ERG proposal for Hawthorne Valley Cleanup Costs not to exceed $10,321.00 (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Westland City Council is meeting to consider a consent calendar with routine approvals, including a $82,802 bid for virtual server replacement, a school police liaison agreement, golf cart leasing, and several service contracts. Under new business, they will vote on a professional services agreement with Hegira Health Inc. for social worker services for the police department. The agenda also includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Bid award to CDW-G for virtual server replacement, not to exceed $82,802
• Agreement with Wayne-Westland Community Schools for John Glenn High School police officer liaison (1 year)
• Golf cart leasing agreement with Pifer, Inc. for Mack Mayfield Golf Course (31 carts, $685 each, 3 years)
• Links at Gateway Golf Course maintenance contract rate increase from $155,000 to $167,000
• Professional services agreement with Hegira Health Inc. for police social worker services ($40 per hour)

City Council approved a voucher list totaling $10,048,719.38 and a consent calendar containing multiple service agreements and IT upgrades. The council also authorized a professional services agreement for social worker services for the police department.

• Approved $10,048,719.38 voucher list (Unanimous)
• Approved virtual server replacement bid for CDW-G not to exceed $82,802 (Unanimous)
• Approved 3-year golf cart lease with Pifer, Inc. at $685 per cart (Unanimous)
• Approved Links at Gateway Golf Course maintenance rate increase to $167,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,600 NearMap US, Inc. aerial imagery subscription renewal (Unanimous)
• Approved CodeRed emergency alerting system subscription not to exceed $7,300 (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 acquisition and demolition of 34013 Cambria Court (Unanimous)
• Approved Hegira Health Inc. social worker services for police at $40 per hour (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a drive-through restaurant proposal at S. Wayne and Glenwood. It will also review two site plan requests for a medical building at Cherry Hill and Superior Parkway.

• Case #1684B: Drive-through Restaurant at 2646 S. Wayne
• Case #2056M: Preliminary Site Plan for Medical Building at Cherry Hill and Superior Parkway
• Case #2056N: Final Site Plan for Medical Building at Cherry Hill and Superior Parkway
• Consideration of 2022 Planning Commission Annual Report
• Election of Officers

The Planning Commission recommended two site plans for City Council approval, including a drive-through restaurant and a medical building. The commission also elected its Chairperson and Vice-Chair.

• Recommended approval to City Council for drive-through restaurant at 2646 S. Wayne with condition of a 3 foot masonry wall (5-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for preliminary site plan of medical building at Cherry Hill and Superior Parkway (5-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for 2022 Planning Commission Annual (5-0)
• Elected Ken Sharp as Chairperson (by acclamation)
• Elected Debra Fowlkes as Vice-Chair (by acclamation)
• Tabled election of Secretary
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Election Commission

The Election Commission will meet to establish procedures for the August 8, 2023, City Primary Election. Items include creating 39 absentee voter counting boards, approving the Dominion voting system, and temporarily relocating three precincts due to library renovations.

• Establishment of 39 Absentee Voter Counting Boards for Precincts 1-25, 27-30, 32-41
• Temporary relocation of Precincts 4, 8, 39 from Westland Library to Westland Senior Friendship Center
• Authorization to contract with a vendor for pre-election logic and accuracy testing
• Discussion of Proposal 22-2 changes to election process
• Discussion of compensation for non-government precinct hosts

Downtown Development Authority

The board approved several vendor payments totaling $81,270.29 and a one-year contract extension with Gooseworks, LLC. The 2023 meeting schedule was also approved. The Director of Economic Development noted the opening of Tommy’s Express Car Wash.

• Approved minutes from November 17, 2022 (carried)
• Approved voucher payments totaling $81,270.29 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 DDA Board meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract extension with Gooseworks, LLC not to exceed $7,700.00 (unanimous)

Library Board

The William P. Faust Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills for November and December 2022. They will also receive updates on the library's move and Dailey Construction, and discuss new business on opening/closing dates and staff paid time off. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2022 regular session
• Approval of bills for November 2022
• Approval of bills for December 2022
• Update on Dailey Construction
• Discussion of staff PTO

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 audit results, 2nd quarter budget amendments, and remaining ARPA allocations. This is a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes scheduled.

• Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Results
• 2nd Quarter Budget Amendments
• Remaining ARPA Allocations

The City Council conducted a study session to review FY 2022 audit results, second quarter budget amendments, and remaining ARPA allocations. The minutes record no formal votes or substantive decisions.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for January 18, 2023, has been cancelled because there were no agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for February 15, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road

City Council

The Westland City Council will consider appointing a new mayor to fill the unexpired term created by Mayor William R. Wild's resignation, with nominations and appointments also possible for any vacated council seat and the Presiding Officer position. The council will also vote on routine consent items, including annual road maintenance permits from MDOT and Wayne County, and approve the previous meeting's minutes and voucher payments.

• Nomination and appointment of Mayor to fill unexpired term until November 7, 2023 election
• Nomination and appointment of City Council member for any vacated seat until November 7, 2023 election
• Nomination and appointment of Presiding Officer until January 2024
• Adoption of annual performance resolution with MDOT for state highway right-of-way work
• Adoption of Wayne County Annual Permit A-23128 for road maintenance

The City Council filled several vacant leadership positions, including the appointment of a new Mayor and City Council member. The council also approved a voucher list and road maintenance agreements with MDOT and Wayne County.

• Appointed Michael Londeau as Mayor (5-2)
• Appointed DeLano Hornbuckle to City Council (5-1)
• Appointed Councilwoman Rutkowski as Presiding Officer (4-3)
• Approved $1,261,876.88 voucher list (Unanimous)
• Approved MDOT Annual Performance Resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved Wayne County Annual Permit A-23128 for road repairs (Unanimous)
• Denied appointment of James Godbout as Mayor (2-5)
• Denied appointment of Emery Price as Mayor (1-6)

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority board is holding a routine meeting with procedural items only. The board will approve minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting, approve vouchers, and consider moving the August 2023 meeting date to August 1, 2023. A training discussion and comments from the director, citizens, and board members are also on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2022 meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Approval of date change for August 2023 TIFA meeting to August 1, 2023
• Training discussion

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority approved several vendor payments and the minutes from the previous meeting. The board also rescheduled a future meeting date. Director Berman provided updates on the City Hall Park design and Hawthorne Valley demolition.

• Approved minutes from December 13, 2022 meeting
• Approved $27,290.79 in TIFA Vouchers for CoStar Realty, Hallahan and Associates, Highland Landscaping, OHM, and DTE Energy
• Approved changing the August 2023 TIFA Meeting date to August 1, 2023

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Westland Police & Fire Retirement Board will vote on Lt. Kevin Swope's application for service retirement, including estimated FAC/benefit calculation and annuity withdrawal. The board will also approve James Morris's final average and benefit calculations, and pay invoices to Dahab and Lisa Eggers. Other business includes a consultant's preliminary report, legal and administrator reports, and citizen comments.

• Approval of Application for Service Retirement, Estimated FAC/Benefit Calculation and Annuity Withdrawal Request – Lt. Kevin Swope
• Approval of Final Average Calculation (by Plan Administrator) & Final Benefit Calculation (by Actuary) – James Morris
• Payment of Invoices – Dahab, Lisa Eggers
• Consultant's Report – December Preliminary Report
• Citizen Comments

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 4, 2023, has been cancelled. The commission will next meet on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding its first regular meeting of 2023, with several consent calendar items and new business items. The council will vote on a $301,642 ambulance purchase, a three-year homebuyer assistance program contract, and a $1.00 purchase agreement for Voss Park from Wayne County. New business includes approving an emergency medical supplies vendor and a police retention/hiring agreement.

• Purchase of a 2023 Type III Ambulance from Mercy Sales Incorporated for $301,642.00
• Three-year contract with National Faith Homebuyers for homebuyer assistance program management at $1,000.00 per approved homebuyer
• Voss Park Purchase Agreement with Wayne County for $1.00
• Adoption of Ordinance 260 to add Article XIV on Food Trucks to Chapter 26
• Approval of J&B Medical as emergency medical supplies vendor on an as-needed basis

City Council approved several contracts and ordinances via a consent calendar, including a homebuyer assistance program and a purchase agreement for Voss Park. The council also authorized a new ambulance for the Fire Department and a police department hiring agreement.

• Approved Ordinance 260 adding Food Trucks article to City Code (Unanimous)
• Approved $301,642 purchase of Type III Ambulance for Fire Department (Unanimous)
• Approved Westland Police Department Retention and Hiring Letter of Understanding (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,828,216.36 voucher list (Unanimous)
• Approved 3-year contract with National Faith Homebuyers at $1,000 per approved homebuyer (Unanimous)
• Approved Voss Park Purchase Agreement with Wayne County (Unanimous)
• Approved J&B Medical as Emergency Medical Supplies Vendor for Fire Department (Unanimous)