Westland public meetings in 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a request from Youssef Chehadi for variances regarding side yard, rear yard, and building height for a gas station addition. The board will also hold elections for Chairman and Vice-Chairman and approve the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Petition #2973: Request for 30-foot east side yard variance at 37368 Ford Road
• Petition #2973: Request for 19-foot, 4-inch rear yard variance at 37368 Ford Road
• Petition #2973: Request for 13-foot, 9-inch building height variance at 37368 Ford Road
• Election of ZBA Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of 2025 Schedule of Regular Meetings

City Council

The Westland City Council will vote on a site plan for a gas station addition at 37368 Ford Road, approve several routine contracts and resolutions on the consent calendar, and discuss entering a closed session on January 6 to consult with legal counsel regarding the Hovis vs City of Westland lawsuit. Consent items include a tree-cutting contract split between two vendors, a Lexipol grant services agreement, and an extension of the winter tax payment deadline.

• Site plan for a proposed gas station addition at 37368 Ford Road (northeast corner of Ford and Newburgh), recommended for approval by Planning Commission
• Award of tree cutting and stump removal contract split between PPM Tree Service and J&C Outdoor Services (3-year term with 2-year extension option)
• Master Services Agreement with Lexipol for grant services at $14,250 per contracted year (2-year term)
• Fee waiver for Westland Community Foundation's 'Taste of Christmas' event at City Hall (value $750)
• Approval to extend 2024 winter tax payment deadline to February 28, 2025 without additional penalty

The Westland City Council unanimously approved a site plan for a proposed gas station addition at 37368 Ford Road, contingent on departmental requirements. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a tree cutting contract, a golf course maintenance rate adjustment, and a waiver of administrative fees for a community event. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved site plan for gas station addition at 37368 Ford Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including tree cutting contract with PPM Tree Service and J&C Outdoor Services (unanimous)
• Approved golf course maintenance service contract rate adjustment for 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Annual Performance Resolution with MDOT for state highway right-of-way work (unanimous)
• Approved Wayne County Annual Permit A-25128 for road maintenance (unanimous)
• Waived administrative fees for Westland Community Foundation's 'Taste of Christmas' event (unanimous)
• Extended 2024 winter tax payment deadline to February 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Master Services Agreement with Lexipol for grant services, $14,250/year for 2 years (unanimous)

Local Development Finance Authority

The Local Development Finance Authority will meet to approve vouchers and set the 2025 meeting schedule. The board will conduct a required informational meeting per Public Act 57 of 2018 and hold a discussion regarding training.

• Approval of vouchers
• Approval of 2025 LDFA Meeting Dates
• Training discussion
• Informational meeting required by Public Act 57 of 2018

The Westland Local Development Finance Authority approved the September 20, 2024 meeting minutes, a $480 voucher for Highland Landscape, and the 2025 meeting dates. The board also received informational updates on a potential new development, Nankin Square progress, and other business items. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved September 20, 2024 meeting minutes (Ariminiak abstained)
• Approved $480.00 voucher for Highland Landscape (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 LDFA meeting dates (unanimous)

EDC/TIFA/BRA

This is a joint meeting of the Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority and Downtown Development Authority. They will vote on approving 2025 meeting dates, vouchers, a legal services agreement for the DDA, and a $60,000 Artistic Director contract with Alexander Zonjic. A report on the 2024 Westland Farmers & Artisans Market will be presented, and required informational meetings under Public Act 57 of 2018 will be held.

• Approval of Artistic Director Contract with Alexander Zonjic not to exceed $60,000
• Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Giamarco, Mullins & Horton for DDA legal services
• Approval of 2025 TIFA and DDA meeting dates
• 2024 Westland Farmers & Artisans Market Report
• TIFA and DDA Informational Meetings required by Public Act 57 of 2018

The Westland TIFA and DDA boards met jointly and approved routine financial and administrative items. They approved TIFA/Brownfield vouchers totaling $2,143,601.06 and DDA vouchers totaling $77,266.29, both unanimously. They also approved 2025 meeting dates for both boards, a legal services agreement with Giamarco, Mullins & Horton (not to exceed $20,000), and an Artistic Director contract with Alexander Zonjic (not to exceed $60,000). No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved TIFA/Brownfield vouchers totaling $2,143,601.06 (unanimous)
• Approved DDA vouchers totaling $77,266.29 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 TIFA meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 DDA meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Giamarco, Mullins & Horton for legal services, not to exceed $20,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Artistic Director Contract with Alexander Zonjic, not to exceed $60,000 (unanimous)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board will consider approving the service retirement application of Police Officer Kristopher Richardson, including an estimated FAC/benefit calculation and annuity withdrawal request. The board also plans to approve final benefit certifications for James Starks and John Griffen, plus payment of invoices to several vendors. Legal reports will address a disability application update, healthcare plan changes, and domestic relations orders for Ewing and Polite.

• Approval of final benefit certification – James Starks and John Griffen
• Approval of service retirement application under Reciprocal Act 88 – Police Officer Kristopher Richardson
• Approval of payment of invoices – Ascensus/NyHart, Comerica, MMRO, VanOverbeke, Michaud & Timmony, Lisa Eggers
• Legal report: update on disability application – Shawn Davidson
• Approval of DRO (Ewing) and EDRO (Polite)

Planning Commission

The Westland Planning Commission will decide on two site plan approvals: a retail development at 35833 Ford Rd and a gas station addition at 37368 Ford Rd. Also on the agenda are a resolution to post the 2025 regular meeting schedule and election of officers. One agenda item has been withdrawn, but the specific case is not identified in the document.

• Case #2270: Proposed site plan approval for retail development at 35833 Ford Rd (SW corner of Ford Rd and Linville), applicant Ahmad Ibrahim
• Case #1892B: Proposed site plan approval for gas station addition at 37368 Ford Rd (NE corner of Ford Rd and Newburgh), applicant Youssef Chedhadi
• Consideration of resolution for posting notice of 2025 regular meeting schedule
• Election of officers for the Planning Commission

City Council

The City Council will discuss a five-year Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management to replace four police patrol vehicles. The body will also consider several board appointments and a one-day liquor license for a youth fundraising event.

• Lease for 4 police patrol vehicles with year-one cost not to exceed $125,980.48
• One-day liquor license for ESCOT Youth Development event at Jefferson Barns Community Center on Jan 25, 2025
• Re-appointment of Dennis Weese to the Board of Review
• Appointment of Cassandra Myers to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Council
• Nomination and appointment of a member to the Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics is meeting to approve minutes from September 2024 and establish its meeting dates for the 2025 calendar year. The board will also receive and file a communication from Stephani Field.

• Approval of September 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Proposed 2025 meeting dates: February 20, May 15, September 25, and November 20
• Communication from Stephani Field dated 2024-08-27

Library Board

The William P. Faust Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve October 2024 minutes and bills, receive updates on strategic planning, policies, and health insurance, and discuss Wayne County penal fines as new business. No dollar amounts or specific policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2024 regular session
• Approval of bills for October 2024
• Strategic planning update
• Policy updates
• Discussion of Wayne County penal fines

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The council will decide on a proposed rezoning from light industrial to commercial for a medical office at 2207 Knolson, a site plan for that office, and a site plan and special land use for a self-storage facility and retail plaza at 8535 N. Inkster. Also up for a vote is a special land use for a massage parlor at 31264 Michigan Avenue, with a recommendation for denial based on noncompliance history. Consent items include approvals for events, traffic signs, and contracts for fiber service ($25,000), digital signage at fire stations ($115,838.75), sidewalk installation ($21,025), and fencing ($14,680).

• Proposed rezoning 2207 Knolson from I-1 to CB-1 for a medical office
• Site plan for medical office at 2207 Knolson
• Site plan and special land use for self-storage and retail plaza at 8535 N. Inkster
• Special land use for massage parlor at 31264 Michigan Ave (recommended denial)
• Digital signage contract for fire stations up to $115,838.75

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board will consider a service retirement application for Police D.C. Richard Kummert and a duty disability retirement application for Fire Sgt. Matthew Peczynski. The board will also approve invoices and expense reports, and receive consultant and legal updates, including a Q3 2024 performance report and an update on retiree healthcare litigation.

• Approval of service retirement for Police D.C. Richard Kummert
• Application for duty disability retirement for Fire Sgt. Matthew Peczynski
• Approval of payments to Comerica CC, Garcia Hamilton, Loomis, Robinson, Seizert, NyHart, MMRO, Lisa Eggers (Sept. & Oct.)
• Consultant report: Q3 2024 performance, market update, asset allocation
• Legal report: retiree healthcare litigation update, duty disability application for David Skeans

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority board will consider approving two professional services agreements with the law firm Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. for legal services for both the TIFA and the BRA. The board will also vote on minutes from the October 8th meeting and approve vouchers. A training discussion and director comments are also on the agenda.

• Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. for TIFA legal services
• Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Giamarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. for BRA legal services
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting held October 8th, 2024
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

Disability Advocacy Committee

The Disability Advocacy Committee will consider approval of minutes from August, hear an update from the Chief Diversity Officer on a wheelchair ramp, ASL interpreter services, and a 2025 list of discount providers. New business includes setting the 2025 meeting schedule, electing officers, adopting goals for 2025, and a status update on PEX Cards.

• Update on wheelchair ramp accessibility
• Update on ASL interpreter services
• 2025 list of service providers offering discounts
• Election of officers for the committee
• Setting goals for 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider five agenda items, including a proposed rezoning from Light Industrial to Commercial Business at 2207 Knolson, a self-storage and retail development at 8535 N Inkster Rd, a medical office site plan, a land division, and a special land use for a massage parlor. The meeting includes a pre-meeting at 5:30 PM.

• Case #1220A: Proposed Site Plan and Special Land Use Approval for Self-Storage and Retail at 8535 N Inkster Rd
• Case #1914D: Proposed Rezoning from I-1 to CB-1 at 2207 Knolson
• Case #1914E: Proposed Site Plan Approval for a Medical Office at 2207 Knolson
• Case #2269: Proposed Land Division at 5775 N Dowling Ave
• Case #1887Q: Proposed Special Land Use Approval for Massage Parlor at 31264 Michigan Ave

City Council

The City Council will review an amended agreement allowing the Westland Fire Department to provide and receive emergency support from other Michigan communities. The body is also considering several contracts, a fee waiver, and the repeal of soil erosion permitting ordinances.

• Amended Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Association Agreement for the Fire Department
• Two-year contract with Chris Szpara as City Ordinance Inspector/Animal Control Officer at $36.00 per hour
• Purchase of one automatic transfer switch for Fire Station No. 2 for $16,270.00
• Ordinance 227-A-5 to repeal city soil erosion control permitting requirements
• Indefinite waiver of $50.00 monthly rental fee for Westland Goodfellows at Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority will meet to review grant applications and construction proposals. The board is deciding on funding for facade improvements and park infrastructure.

• Facade Improvement Grant Application for Mohamed Antar not to exceed $21,209.76
• Sole Construction proposal to replace 3 pedestrian bridges at Tattan Park not to exceed $52,100.00

City Council

The City Council will decide on the adoption of a new Zoning Ordinance that replaces the current one in its entirety. The body will also review several professional service bids for the new Fire Station No. 2 and a request for a one-day liquor license.

• Adoption of updated Zoning Ordinance 248
• Bid for Fire Station No. 2 Audio Visual Infrastructure: not to exceed $13,155.93
• Bid for Fire Station No. 2 IT Infrastructure: not to exceed $25,930.46
• Bid for Fire Station No. 2 Security Systems: not to exceed $32,934.50
• Bid for Fire Department Breathing Apparatus Fill Stations: not to exceed $138,743.90

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss a potential food truck ordinance. This is a discussion-only item; no formal action is expected. Public comment will be taken after the discussion.

• Discussion of a Food Truck Ordinance

Zoning Board of Appeals

The October 16, 2024 regular meeting of the Westland Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled due to the lack of agenda items. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for November 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Library Board

The William P. Faust Public Library Board of Trustees will meet for a regular session. They will approve September 2024 minutes and bills, receive updates on strategic planning and policies, and welcome new board member Tim Bailey. A discussion on health insurance and the meeting start time is also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2024
• Approval of bills for September 2024
• Strategic planning update
• Welcome new board member Tim Bailey
• Discussion on health insurance

EDC/TIFA/BRA

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority. The board will approve minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting and approve vouchers. A training discussion and comments from the director, citizens, and board members are also on the agenda. No major decisions, rezonings, or contracts with dollar amounts are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion
• Director's comments and citizen/board member comments

City Council

The Westland City Council will meet on October 7, 2024, to decide on routine approvals, new contracts, and zoning ordinance updates. The meeting includes public hearings, appointments, and allocations of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for local events.

• Approval of updated Zoning Ordinance 248 (replaces current ordinance entirely)
• Purchase of Federal Commander Digital System for City-Wide Sirens ($15,114.00)
• Extension of AMI Water Meter Agreement with Sensus, USA, Inc. ($60,000/year for 5 years)
• Contract with Brain Media Technology for Jefferson Barns Learning Lab ($60,120)
• Fire Training Structure Construction Bid ($592,450.00)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a site plan and special land use approval for a proposed self-storage and retail development at 8535 N Inkster Road. The applicant is Nasser Choucair. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 7 and citizen comments.

• Case #2269: Proposed site plan and special land use approval for self-storage/retail development at 8535 N Inkster Rd
• Public hearing and determination on the development proposal
• Applicant Nasser Choucair is required to attend

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. Items include approval of prior minutes, receiving and filing several communications from Judge McConnell and Stephani Field, and a presentation from the Police Department. No decisions or votes on substantive ethics matters are listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2024
• Receive and file communication from Judge McConnell (2024-05-16)
• Receive and file communication from Stephani Field (2024-06-03)
• Presentation by Police Department (dates 2024-08-13 & 2024-08-20)
• Receive and file communication from Stephani Field (2024-08-27)

The Westland Board of Ethics met on September 26, 2024, and voted unanimously to receive and file communications on three complaints: a magistrate complaint referred to Judge McConnell (found unfounded), a flag pole complaint (lack of jurisdiction), and police conduct complaints (internal investigation found lawful). A fourth item was postponed to the next meeting. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of May 16, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Received and filed magistrate complaint communication from Judge McConnell (3-0)
• Received and filed flag pole complaint communication from Stephani Field (3-0)
• Received and filed police department presentation on officer conduct complaints (3-0)
• Postponed communication from Stephani Field (2024-08-27) to next meeting (3-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review several facade improvement grant applications. The board will also consider a proposal for location analysis services.

• Facade Improvement Grant for St. John’s Episcopal Church not to exceed $13,031.25
• Facade Improvement Grant for Supreme Air Systems not to exceed $10,728.46
• Facade Improvement Grant for Singh Tax Accounting Services not to exceed $13,000.00
• Facade Improvement Grant for Joe Marshall not to exceed $12,714.00
• Placer.Ai proposal for location analysis services not to exceed $25,000.00

Housing Commission

The Westland Housing Commission will consider multiple resolutions, including eliminating the Veteran's Program, revising payment standards, and updating the SAFMR Administrative Plan. They will also approve financial reports for June-September 2024, HAP payments for May-August 2024, and a director's report. The meeting includes a review of the Homebuyer Program and policy changes on capitalization and termination.

• Approval of Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) for May, June, July, and August 2024
• Review of Homebuyer Program
• Approval of Payment Standards (Res. 14.24.25)
• Approval of SAFMR Administrative Plan Revisions (Res. 15.24.25)
• Veteran's Program Elimination (Res. 16.24.25)

Local Development Finance Authority

This meeting of the Westland Local Development Finance Authority is largely procedural. The board will approve minutes from June, approve vouchers, elect officers, and change the December meeting date from December 20 to December 13. No major financial decisions or rezonings are on the agenda.

• Election of officers for the board
• Approval of date change for December meeting to December 13, 2024
• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2024 meeting
• Approval of vouchers

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Police and Fire Retirement Board is meeting to discuss the service retirement of Deputy Fire Chief John Griffen. The board will review benefit calculations and a request for annuity withdrawal.

• Regular service retirement request for Deputy Fire Chief John Griffen
• Estimated AFC and benefit calculation for Deputy Fire Chief John Griffen
• Annuity withdrawal request for Deputy Fire Chief John Griffen

Library Board

The William P. Faust Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from August and bills for that month. They will receive updates on strategic planning, policy, security, grounds cleanup with tree trimming, and the Friends of the Library. New business includes reviewing HVAC boiler quotes and a personnel committee discussion.

• Approval of bills for August 2024
• Strategic planning update
• Security update
• Grounds cleanup with tree trimming update
• HVAC boiler quotes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024, has been cancelled because there were no agenda items to consider. The next regular meeting is set for October 16, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will discuss allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for infrastructure and technology. The body is also considering a contract extension for waste collection and a settlement for a workers compensation claim.

• Allocation of ARPA funds for City Hall Generator Project not to exceed $650,000.00
• Re-allocation of ARPA funds for Public Broadband Infrastructure not to exceed $150,434.45
• Allocation of ARPA funds for a Secondary Core Switch not to exceed $110,000.00
• Contract amendment with Priority Waste, LLC for waste, recycling, and compost collection budgeted at $435,000.00
• Purchase of 11 laptops for the Police Department for $13,039.73

The Westland City Council approved a consent calendar, a $44.9M voucher list, and several resolutions, including a three-year extension of the Priority Waste contract (budgeted $435,000) and ARPA fund allocations for a City Hall generator (up to $650,000), public broadband infrastructure (up to $150,434.45), and a secondary core switch (up to $110,000). The council also approved a settlement for workers compensation Claim No. C232-190-1111 and entered a closed session to discuss it. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent calendar including police laptops ($13,039.73) and parade/fireworks permits (unanimous)
• Approved $44,892,788.39 voucher list (unanimous)
• Approved closed session to discuss workers comp settlement (unanimous)
• Approved settlement in Claim No. C232-190-1111 (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year Priority Waste contract extension ending 2033, budgeted $435,000 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA allocation up to $650,000 for City Hall generator project (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA re-allocation up to $150,434.45 for public broadband infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA allocation up to $110,000 for secondary core switch (unanimous)

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a closed study session to discuss a settlement in Claim No. C232-190-1111. No decisions will be made during this session, which follows a roll call vote and precedes adjournment.

• Discussion of settlement in Claim No. C232-190-1111

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to certify personnel and establish boards for the November 5, 2024, State General Election. The body will designate counting locations and approve the voting system to be used.

• Certification of Election Board Chairpersons and Inspectors for Precincts 1-25, 27-30, 32-41
• Establishment of Absentee Voter Pre-Processing and Counting Boards
• Approval of the Dominion Voting System for the November 5 election
• Authorization for the City Clerk to contract with a vendor for pre-election logic and accuracy testing
• Certification of the candidate list for the State General Election

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will consider approving a proposal from Placer.Ai for location analysis services costing up to $25,000. The board will also vote on minutes from the August 13 meeting and approve vouchers. A training discussion is scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting held August 13, 2024
• Approval of vouchers
• Proposal from Placer.Ai for location analysis services in the amount not to exceed 50% of $25,000.00
• Training discussion

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a closed study session to discuss the potential purchase or lease of real property. No specific property or dollar amounts are mentioned in the agenda. This is a discussion-only item, with no public votes expected.

• Closed session to consider purchase or lease of real property

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from August 12, pay invoices to Comerica, NyHart, and Lisa Eggers, and discuss new business including a consultant's report on market updates, asset allocation, and manager structure. The board will also consider approval of a duty disability applicant (Bradd) and review a legal report on policies and inventory. Citizen comments and trustee discussion are also on the agenda.

• Approval of duty disability applicant Bradd
• Payment of invoices to Comerica (2), NyHart, and Lisa Eggers
• Consultant report on 08/31/24 market update, asset allocation, education on alternatives, and manager structure (PE, DL, HF)
• Legal report on policy and inventory list

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 3, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be on October 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. State law requirements will apply to items received for that meeting.

• Cancellation of the September 3, 2024 Regular Planning Commission meeting
• Next regular meeting scheduled for October 1, 2024 at 6 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 3, 2024. It will consider a special land use request for a proposed self-storage warehouse at 37001 Warren Road, with a Planning Commission recommendation for approval subject to conditions. The council will also vote on several consent calendar items including a sidewalk project on Merriman Road and Hawthorne Drive, a grant for election administration, and various equipment and service contracts. Additionally, the council will discuss a closed study session for real property acquisition and confirm appointments to the Economic Development Corporation and Planning Commission.

• Special land use for self-storage warehouse at 37001 Warren Road, west of Central City Parkway (Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions)
• MDOT contract for concrete sidewalk construction on Merriman Road and Hawthorne Drive, city share $89,900
• Institute of Responsive Government Grant Award of $60,000 for election administration
• Approval of bid for two hard-mount washer extractors for Fire Stations 3 and 4, not to exceed $20,236
• City Hall HVAC preventative maintenance contract, annual cost not to exceed $18,888

Civil Service Commission

The Westland Civil Service Commission will meet in special session to consider approving a Clerical Eligibility List valid through September 1, 2025, and discuss cancelling the regular September 18, 2024 meeting. The board will also vote on the agenda and minutes from the July 10, 2024 special meeting.

• Approve Civil Service Commission Clerical Eligibility List through September 1, 2025
• Discuss cancelling Regular Civil Service Commission meeting of September 18, 2024
• Approve minutes of July 10, 2024 Special Meeting

The Civil Service Commission approved the Civil Service Clerical eligibility list for one year and canceled the regular September 18, 2024 meeting. Both motions passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Civil Service Clerical eligibility list for 1 year (Aug 23, 2024 – Aug 23, 2025)
• Canceled regular September 18, 2024 meeting

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve minutes from July, approve a voucher, and receive a special presentation on SMART Bus Routes. The board will also discuss training and hear comments from the director, citizens, and board members.

• Special presentation on SMART Bus Routes
• Approval of voucher (no dollar amount specified)
• Approval of minutes from July 25, 2024 meeting
• Training discussion

The Westland Downtown Development Authority approved the July 25, 2024 meeting minutes and a batch of vouchers totaling $228,891.21. The board received a presentation on future SMART bus improvements and updates on local events and the Nankin Square project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 25, 2024 meeting minutes (Scott abstained)
• Approved vouchers totaling $228,891.21 (unanimous)

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to review the 23/24 yearly budget and discuss facility improvements. The agenda includes updates on strategic planning, library policies, and electrical upgrades.

• Yearly Budget – 23/24
• Electrical upgrades
• Grounds cleanup and tree trimming
• Security
• Approval of bills for July 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for August 21, 2024, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The City Council will review several high-value equipment purchases and service contracts. The body is also deciding on a rezoning request and the licensing of a marijuana microbusiness.

• Bid for sanitary sewer maintenance services with SAK Construction, LLC not to exceed $9,325,000.00
• Architectural services agreement with Sidock Group, Inc. for Fire Station No. 2 not to exceed $440,000.00
• Purchase of three replacement 1-ton dump trucks not to exceed $332,427.00
• Proposed rezoning of 34733 Warren Road from General Commercial to Vehicle Service District
• Special land use and license amendment for Ancient Herbs, LLC marijuana microbusiness at 39127 Ford Road

The Westland City Council approved a $9.325 million sanitary sewer maintenance contract with SAK Construction, LLC, and denied a proposed rezoning at 34733 Warren Road. The council also approved a consent calendar with multiple purchases and agreements, including a $440,000 architectural services contract for Fire Station No. 2, and approved a special land use for a marijuana micro business at 39127 Ford Road.

• Approved $9,325,000 sanitary sewer maintenance contract with SAK Construction, LLC (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning from CB-3 to CB-4 at 34733 Warren Road (1-6)
• Approved $440,000 architectural services agreement with Sidock Group for Fire Station No. 2 (consent calendar)
• Approved $160,000 purchase of two SIU vehicles and one administrative vehicle for Police Department (consent calendar)
• Approved $332,427 purchase of three replacement 1-ton dump trucks for Public Service (consent calendar)
• Approved special land use for marijuana micro business at 39127 Ford Road, Ancient Herbs, LLC (6-1)
• Approved license amendment for marijuana microbusiness facility, Ray Industries, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $21,972,254.56 voucher list (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the redevelopment of the Alexander the Great property. The discussion focuses on a proposal for a car wash at that location.

• Proposed car wash redevelopment of Alexander the Great property

The City Council held a study session on August 19, 2024, to discuss the Alexander the Great Redevelopment, specifically a proposed car wash. No formal votes or decisions were taken during this session; it was a discussion-only meeting.

• No formal decisions made; study session only

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items including election of officers, approval of minutes and vouchers, and a training discussion. No significant financial decisions or project approvals are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the July 9, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Election of officers
• Training discussion

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority approved minutes from the July 9 meeting and paid $8,586.33 in vouchers. The board unanimously re-elected Scott Catallo as chair and James Allen as vice chair. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on local events and business activities.

• Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (Catallo abstained)
• Approved TIFA/BRA vouchers totaling $8,586.33 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Scott Catallo as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected James Allen as Vice Chair (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss allocations of American Rescue Plan funds. No votes or decisions are expected; this is a discussion-only item. The meeting includes public comment.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Spending Allocations

The Westland City Council held a study session on August 12, 2024, to discuss American Rescue Plan (ARP) spending allocations. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session; it was a discussion-only meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session with a single discussion item: forming a CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program. No votes or formal decisions are on the agenda; the session is for preliminary discussion.

• Discussion of forming a CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program

The Westland City Council held a study session on August 12, 2024, to discuss forming a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. No formal decisions or votes were made; the session was purely informational and procedural.

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The board will hold a regular meeting to approve July minutes, pay invoices to investment and legal firms, and receive consultant and legal reports, including an update on duty disability applicants. No major policy decisions are on the agenda; items are routine and procedural.

• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2024 regular meeting
• Payment of invoices to Edgewood, Garcia Hamilton, Lazard, Loomis, Robinson, Seizert, Dahab, MMRO, NyHart, Michaud, Timmony, and Lisa Eggers
• Consultant's report for period ending June 30, 2024
• Legal report including duty disability applicant update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing and considering a special land use application (Case #1686H) for a proposed self-storage warehouse on the south side of Warren Road, west of Central City Parkway. The applicant is required to attend for consideration of the item, which includes a possible waiver of normal rules and a final determination.

• Case #1686H: Special land use for a self-storage warehouse at 37001 Warren Rd
• Close public hearing and waive normal rules for this application
• Applicants: David Frank & Sterling Mcgregor

The Westland Planning Commission voted 9-0 to recommend approval of a special land use permit for a proposed self-storage warehouse at 37001 Warren Rd, formerly occupied by Value City Furniture. The recommendation is subject to conditions that there will be no vehicle/truck storage and no tree removal, plus departmental requirements. The matter now goes to City Council for final decision.

• Approved minutes of June 4, 2024 meeting with strike and modification (9-0)
• Recommended approval of special land use for self-storage warehouse at 37001 Warren Rd (9-0), subject to no vehicle/truck storage, no tree removal, and departmental requirements
• Adjourned meeting at 7:04 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Westland City Council will consider several consent calendar items including a $157,059 boiler replacement at the Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center, a $71,431 opioid-related settlement from Kroger, and multiple technology and equipment purchases. The meeting also includes adoption of ordinance amendments regarding fences and the master fee schedule, as well as a parks master plan update.

• Boiler replacement services at Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center, low bid AJ Miller Mechanical, $157,059
• Lease of two cybersecurity devices for the Department of Innovation and Technology, $1,152/month plus $5,457.90 onboarding
• Opioid litigation settlement agreement with Kroger, city to receive ~$71,431 over 11 years
• Adoption of ordinance amending fence regulations (Chapter 22, Article X)
• Adoption of ordinance amending Master Fee Schedule for Planning and Building Department

The Westland City Council approved the consent calendar, which included leases for cybersecurity devices, contracts for boiler replacement and an engraving machine, fitness room equipment, software renewals, an opioid settlement agreement, a fence ordinance amendment, and a resolution for a charitable gaming license. The council also approved a $30,000 contract for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan update, adopted a fee schedule ordinance, confirmed a board appointment, and approved the voucher list and meeting minutes.

• Approved consent calendar including $157,059 boiler replacement contract (unanimous)
• Approved $6,406 engraving machine purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $32,277 police software renewal (unanimous)
• Approved opioid settlement agreement (~$71,431 over 11 years) (unanimous)
• Adopted fence ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 Parks & Recreation Master Plan contract with McKenna (unanimous)
• Adopted Master Fee Schedule amendment (unanimous)
• Confirmed Juanita Francis Obie to Parks & Recreation Advisory Council (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority will elect officers and consider a performance resolution for municipalities. The board will vote on a landscaping contract for Tattan Park not to exceed $8,277 and a facade improvement grant for McDonald's not to exceed $7,230.11. Other items include approval of minutes, a voucher, and training discussion.

• Election of officers
• Approval of Performance Resolution for Municipalities
• Landscape improvements at Tattan Park by Highland Landscaping, not to exceed $8,277
• Façade improvement grant for Jamjomar XXX, LLC d.b.a. McDonald's, not to exceed $7,230.11
• Approval of minutes from June 27, 2024, and approval of voucher

The Westland Downtown Development Authority approved $33,350.40 in vouchers and re-elected Robert Kelly as chair and Sharon Scott as vice chair. They also approved a performance resolution, a $8,277 landscape proposal for Tattan Park, and a $7,230.11 façade grant for a McDonald's. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $33,350.40 in vouchers (unanimous)
• Re-elected Robert Kelly as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Sharon Scott as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Performance Resolution for Municipalities (unanimous)
• Approved $8,277 landscape proposal for Tattan Park (unanimous)
• Approved $7,230.11 façade grant for Jamjomar XXX, LLC d.b.a. McDonald's (unanimous)

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss the Nankin Square Project. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Discussion of Nankin Square Project

The Westland City Council convened a study session on July 22, 2024, to discuss the Nankin Square Project. The meeting was informational only, with no formal decisions, approvals, or votes recorded. The session adjourned at 7:00 PM.

City Council

The City Council will vote on an intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County to accept a $2,500,000 grant for the Nankin Square project, which includes an amphitheater, health equipment, bocce ball courts, and infrastructure improvements at 7200 Nankin Boulevard. This item was postponed from the July 15 meeting and is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Approval of intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for $2,500,000 grant for Nankin Square project (amphitheater, health equipment, bocce ball courts, infrastructure at 7200 Nankin Boulevard)

The Westland City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County to accept a $2.5 million grant for the Nankin Square Project. The council also approved the minutes from the July 15, 2024 regular meeting. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 7:57 PM.

• Approved minutes of July 15, 2024 regular meeting (6-0, Rutkowski excused)
• Approved $2.5M grant agreement with Wayne County for Nankin Square Project (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The July 17, 2024 regular Zoning Board of Appeals meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2024.

Library Board

The William P. Faust Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve June minutes and bills, receive updates on strategic planning, HVAC/thermostats, and policies, and discuss new business including library board elections and electrical upgrades.

• Approval of bills for June 2024
• Strategic planning – update
• HVAC & thermostats – update
• 24-2025 Library Board Elections
• Electrical upgrades

Election Commission

The Westland Election Commission is meeting to finalize administrative items for the August 6, 2024 State Primary Election. The agenda includes certifying election workers, establishing absentee voter counting boards, and approving temporary polling location changes for several precincts due to school renovations. The commission will also authorize the voting system and contract for pre-election testing.

• Temporary polling place changes: Precinct 3 (Wildwood to Hamilton Elementary), Precinct 7 (Stottlemyer to Hamilton), Precincts 17 & 37 (P.D. Graham to Stevenson Middle School), Precincts 6, 9 & 10 (Adams Middle to Jefferson Barns Vitality Center)
• Certification of election board chairpersons, inspectors, and substitutes for all 39 precincts
• Establishment of 39 Absentee Voter Counting Boards grouped under five locations
• Authorization of Dominion Voting System for the August 6 primary
• Approval of pre-election logic and accuracy testing contract

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes acceptance of a $2.5 million grant for the Nankin Square Project, a $131,778 agreement for Hix Park pickle-ball courts and parking, and a $20,000 police patrol vehicle purchase. Other agenda items include approvals for special events, liquor licenses, and the introduction of ordinance amendments to fence regulations and the city fee schedule. New business also covers appointments to sanitation authority and municipal league convention delegates.

• Acceptance of $2,500,000 grant for Nankin Square Project via intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County
• Approval of $131,778 intergovernmental agreement for Hix Park improvements (six pickle-ball courts and parking at 6847 Hix)
• Purchase of one patrol vehicle for Police Department (not to exceed $20,000)
• Approval of $44,347.84 street lighting agreement with DTE on Middlebelt Road
• Introduction of Ordinance 198-A-5 (fence regulations) and Ordinance 29-W-45-2 (fee schedule amendment)

Civil Service Commission

The Westland Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting on July 10, 2024. The commission will consider the re-appointment of Timothy Gilbert as third commissioner and approve minutes from the April 11, 2024, regular meeting.

• Re-appointment of Timothy Gilbert as 3rd commissioner
• Approval of April 11, 2024, regular meeting minutes

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to elect officers and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will also consider a contract for business attraction services with Modern Consulting LLC.

• Election of officers
• Contract with Modern Consulting LLC for Business Attraction Services
• Approval of Performance Resolution for Municipalities
• Approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from June 10, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing consultant and legal reports and discussing an RFP. The board will also address invoice payments for Comerica, Dahab, and Lisa Eggers.

• Approval of June 10, 2024, minutes
• Payment of invoices for Comerica, Dahab, and Lisa Eggers
• Review of preliminary consultant reports from June 30, 2024
• Legal report update on duty disability applicants
• Discussion regarding RFP (Reddy)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2024, has been cancelled. The commission is scheduled to next convene on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will review a construction bid for Fire Station No. 2 not to exceed $6,517,500. The agenda also includes several service contracts for park rangers, crossing guard management, and ice arena services. Additionally, the council will consider budget amendments and rezoning for 1155 N. Wayne Road.

• Construction bid for Fire Station No. 2 up to $6,517,500
• Contract for Automated License Plate Readers up to $67,100
• Crossing Guard Management Services agreement for $243,000
• Rezoning of 1155 N. Wayne Road to CB-1 district
• Budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve meeting minutes and vouchers. The board will also review a sprinkler proposal for Central City Park and a contract change order. Additionally, the agenda includes a resolution regarding revenue and expenditures for the Blues, Brews, and Barbecue event.

• Change order from Catskill Remedial Contracting not to exceed $63,643.65
• American Sprinkler proposal for Central City Park update up to $10,800.00
• Resolution for Blues, Brews, and Barbecue event revenue and expenditures

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a study session on June 24, 2024. The meeting is scheduled to discuss amendments to the first quarter budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

• Discussion of 1st Quarter Budget Amendments for 2024-25

Local Development Finance Authority

The meeting consists primarily of procedural items, including the approval of March 15, 2024, minutes and vouchers. The agenda also includes a training discussion and an informational meeting required by Public Act 57 of 2018.

• Approval of March 15, 2024, minutes
• Approval of voucher
• Training discussion
• Informational meeting per Public Act 57 of 2018

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for June 19, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2024.

City Council

The Westland City Council will consider several land use applications, including site plan modifications for marijuana-related facilities on Cherry Hill Road. The agenda also includes budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and a contract for police station lobby enhancements.

• Site plan modifications for marijuana facilities at 37800 Cherry Hill Road
• Police Station Lobby Enhancement Project contract up to $200,000.00
• Pump Station Transfer Switch Installation Project up to $106,725.00
• Rezoning of 1155 N. Wayne Road from PUD to CB-1
• Permit-free garage sale weekend for July 12–14, 2024

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a study session to discuss the city's financial report through May 31, 2024. The council will also review recommended amendments for the year-end budget.

• Financial Report through May 31, 2024
• Recommended Year-End Budget Amendments

Library Board

The Westland Library Board of Trustees will review May 2024 bills and minutes from the previous session. The agenda includes updates on strategic planning, HVAC systems, and library policies. Additionally, the board will address administrative staff wages and upcoming meeting schedules for 2024-2025.

• Administrative staff wages
• HVAC and thermostats update
• Strategic planning update
• Library policy updates
• Approval of May 2024 bills

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to approve minutes and vouchers. The board will also consider a proposal to purchase license plate recognition cameras for an amount not to exceed $36,500.00.

• Proposal for license plate recognition cameras up to $36,500.00
• Approval of May 14th, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of vouchers

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The board will review minutes from the May 13, 2024, meeting and approve various invoices. The agenda also includes receiving a consultant's rebalance recommendation and legal updates regarding duty disability applicants.

• Approval of May 13, 2024, regular minutes
• Payment of invoices for Edgewood, Seizert, Lisa Eggers, and COW
• Consultant report on rebalance recommendations
• Legal updates regarding duty disability applicants and case status

Planning Commission

The Westland Planning Commission will consider multiple land use applications. These include proposals for residential rezoning, a self-storage warehouse, and a vehicle service district.

• Rezoning from R1 to R5 at West Side of Newburgh, North of Ford Road
• Site plan approval for single-family homes on Newburgh, north of Ford Road
• Special Land Use for self-storage warehouse at 37001 Warren Rd
• Rezoning to CB-4 Vehicle Service District at 34733 Warren Road
• Site plan approval for an automobile washing establishment at 34733 Warren Road

City Council

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

• Review of zoning ordinances
• Public comment period

City Council

The Westland City Council will consider adopting the 2024-2027 proposed budget, the Capital Improvement Plan, and the 2024-25 spreading millage. The agenda also includes routine consent items, such as approving minutes and a bid for painting at the Historic Village Park, plus a proclamation for Pride Month.

• Adoption of 2024-2027 Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Plan, and 2024-25 spreading millage
• Bid award to ER Painting, LLC for Westland Historic Village Park paint project, not to exceed $7,821.00
• Proclamation of June 2024 as Pride Month
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2024 regular meeting and May 22, 2024 budget study session

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board will vote on a proposal to spend up to $35,850 on license plate recognition cameras within the DDA district. They will also consider a fee schedule for stage rentals and a proposal to rent the TIFA/DDA stage to the City of Wayne for a summer concert series.

• Proposal to purchase license plate recognition cameras for the DDA district, not to exceed $35,850
• Discussion on creating a fee schedule for rental of the TIFA/DDA stage
• Proposal to rent the TIFA/DDA stage to the City of Wayne for their Summer Concert Series on August 7
• Approval of vouchers
• Approval of minutes from the April 25 meeting

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a study session regarding the proposed 2024-25 budget. This meeting is designated for discussion rather than formal voting.

• Discussion of Proposed 2024-25 Budget

City Council

The Westland City Council will consider a rezoning of 1155 N. Wayne Road from PUD to CB-1, a land division at 5967 N. Dowling, and a consent calendar with several contracts including a $250,000 sidewalk repair bid and multiple fire department equipment purchases. The meeting also includes public comment periods and reports from the mayor and city attorney.

• Rezoning 1155 N. Wayne Road from PUD to CB-1
• Land division at 5967 N. Dowling
• Sidewalk trip hazard removal contract up to $250,000
• Fire department equipment purchases totaling over $90,000
• Temporary fireworks tent at 2561 S. Wayne Road

Board of Ethics

The meeting consists of procedural items, including the approval of minutes from the February 15, 2024, meeting. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for May 15, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held June 19, 2024, 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 June 19, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers

Library Board

The William P. Faust Public Library Board of Trustees will review various operational updates, including strategic planning and library branding. The board will also address a patron incident and the presence of legal counsel at meetings.

• Approval of April 2024 bills
• Website and branding update
• Strategic planning update
• Discussion regarding a patron incident
• Discussion regarding legal counsel at board meetings

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to approve minutes and vouchers, review and potentially approve a construction engineering contract for The Annex at Nankin project (amount not to exceed a specified figure), and discuss the possible purchase of License Plate Recognition Cameras within the TIFA District. The agenda also includes training and general comments.

• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2024 meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Review of bid information for construction engineering for The Annex at Nankin
• Approval of proposal for construction engineering for The Annex at Nankin (not to exceed $XXX,XXX.XX)
• Discussion on potential purchase of License Plate Recognition Cameras within TIFA District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the proposed Capital Improvements Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The meeting also includes several requests for rezoning, site plan approvals, and special land use permits.

• Review of the FY 2024-2025 Capital Improvements Plan
• Special Land Use for marijuana micro business at 39127 Ford Rd
• Rezoning and site plan approval for automobile washing at 34733 Warren Road
• Special Land Use for self-storage warehouse at 37001 Warren Rd
• Rezoning from PUD to CB-1 at 1155 N Wayne Rd

City Council

The Westland City Council will fill a vacant council seat left by Peter Herzberg's resignation, hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget, and vote on a rezoning request at 7525 N. Wayne Road (recommended for denial). The consent calendar includes two temporary fireworks tent permits, a $149,900 document scanning contract, a $200,000 police station lobby project, and several other routine approvals.

• Appointment to fill council vacancy (resignation of Peter Herzberg)
• Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 budget
• Rezoning request at 7525 N. Wayne Road from CB-3 to CB-4 (recommended denial)
• Fireworks tent permits at 35645 Warren Road and 6561 Wayne Road
• Contracts: $149,900 document scanning, $200,000 police lobby, $111,041 financial system renewal

Disability Advocacy Committee

The Disability Advocacy Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, hear updates from the Chief Diversity Officer, and discuss new business including National Mobility Awareness Month and a mobility tune-up event. The agenda is largely procedural with some community engagement items.

• May 13th Gathering of Compassionate Leaders
• Wheelchair Repair Project/The Village of Westland volunteer opportunity
• Mobility 'Tune-up' Event Tuesday June 13th at City Hall from 2–7pm
• Approval of March 4, 2024 minutes

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss a Responsible Contracting Policy. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with public comment and adjournment, indicating a focused policy discussion rather than formal decisions.

• Discussion of Responsible Contracting Policy

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget. The agenda includes a call to order, the budget discussion, public comment, and adjournment. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of proposed 2024-2025 budget
• Public comment period

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority board will vote on two major expenditures: a $50,000 sponsorship for the 2024 Blues, Brews, and Barbecue event and a $126,812 bid award to Catskill Remedial Contracting Services for the Farmers Market pond liner replacement. The board will also discuss the potential purchase of License Plate Recognition Cameras within the DDA district.

• Approval of $50,000 for 2024 Blues, Brews, and Barbecue sponsorship
• Approval of $126,812 bid award to Catskill Remedial Contracting Services for Farmers Market pond liner replacement
• Discussion on potential purchase of License Plate Recognition Cameras in the DDA district
• Approval of minutes from March 28, 2024 meeting
• Approval of vouchers

Library Board

The Westland Library Board of Trustees will discuss library policies, strategic planning, and website branding. New business includes a budget amendment and thermostat upgrades throughout the library.

• Budget amendment
• Thermostat upgrade throughout the library
• Parking Lot & Awnings update
• Library Director review
• Website & Branding update

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget. The agenda includes a call to order, the budget discussion, public comment, and adjournment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of proposed 2024-2025 budget
• Public comment period

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on April 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The main item is a request by David Robinson for two fence height variances to install an 8-foot privacy fence at 35406 Booth, which would exceed the city's fence ordinance limits. The board will also approve minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting and take public comment.

• Petition #2972: David Robinson requests two fence height variances for 35406 Booth
• Proposed 8-foot privacy fence in north rear yard (1 ft 6 in over 6 ft 6 in limit)
• Proposed 8-foot privacy fence in east side yard (3 ft 6 in over 4 ft 6 in limit)
• Approval of minutes from February 21, 2024 regular meeting
• Public comment period

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a public hearing on the 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/HOME Annual Plan and will consider several consent calendar items, including road closures for the Memorial Day Parade, traffic sign changes, and purchases for the fire and police departments. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from a budget study session and public comment.

• Public hearing for 2024-25 CDBG/HOME Annual Plan
• Partial road closures for Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2024, including Ford Road from Wayne Road to Newburgh
• Purchase of 'Jaws of Life' for Fire Department, not to exceed $39,840
• Purchase of Pro-Gard Seatbelt Retro Kits for Police Department, not to exceed $15,959.76
• Renewal of CivicPlus webhosting services, not to exceed $13,280.62

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. Public comment will be heard during the session.

• Discussion of proposed 2024-2025 budget
• Public comment period

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will vote on approving the General Laborer eligibility list through April 10, 2025, and canceling the regular June 12, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the March 20, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approve the Civil Service Commission General Laborer List through April 10, 2025
• Cancel Regular Civil Service Commission meeting of June 12, 2024

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority is meeting to approve minutes and vouchers, review bid information for 'The Annex at Nankin,' and potentially award a construction bid (amount and contractor redacted in the agenda). The board will also hold a training discussion and hear director and citizen comments.

• Review of bid information for 'The Annex at Nankin'
• Approval of bid award for 'The Annex at Nankin' (amount not to exceed $XX,XXX,XXX.XX, contractor redacted)
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to handle routine business, including paying invoices and receiving consultant and legal reports. The board will also discuss a preliminary report for March 31, 2024, a portfolio rebalance, an amended domestic relations order, a duty disability applicant update, and a request for proposals. No votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Payment of invoices to Dahab, Nyhart, and Lisa Eggers
• Review of 03/31/24 preliminary report
• Discussion of portfolio rebalance
• Amended EDRO for S. Walters
• Duty disability applicant update for S. Davidson

Planning Commission

The Westland Planning Commission is scheduled to review two proposed zoning changes and one site plan application at its April 2, 2024 meeting. Both rezoning requests seek to change properties from a General Commercial Business District (CB-3) to a Vehicle Service District (CB-4), which would allow vehicle-related services at those locations. One proposal covers 7525 N. Wayne Road, while the second involves 34733 Warren Road for an automobile washing establishment.

• Case #1531O: Rezoning from CB-3 to CB-4 at 7525 N. Wayne Road (Michael Thomas)
• Case #2266/2266A: Rezoning from CB-3 to CB-4 and site plan approval for an auto wash at 34733 Warren Road (Brandon Kassab)
• Approval of March 5, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Westland City Council will consider filling a vacant council seat, approving a land exchange with Wayne County for a new fire station, and several event and liquor license requests. The agenda also includes routine approvals for contracts and proclamations.

• Nomination and appointment to fill council vacancy from James Godbout's resignation
• Land swap with Wayne County for new fire station (Hawthorne Valley Golf Course site)
• Roof and door repairs at Friendship Center, $50,720 to Sole Building Company
• Transfer of Class C liquor license to Streetside Burger at 37300 Warren Road
• Approval for Craft Beer and Wine and Blues, Brews, and BBQ events with liquor licenses

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority Board will meet to approve minutes from February 22 and approve vouchers. A training discussion and comments from the director, citizens, and board members are also on the agenda. No major decisions or financial items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 22 meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss fire department staffing. This is a discussion item only, with no formal action scheduled. Public comment will be taken.

• Discussion of Fire Department Staffing

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss design renderings for Fire Station #2. This is a discussion item only, with no formal votes scheduled. Public comment will be taken before adjournment.

• Discussion of Fire Station #2 renderings
• Public comment period

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for March 20, 2024, due to a lack of agenda items. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held April 17, 2024, 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 April 17, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road

Library Board

This agenda outlines routine administrative approvals and scheduled discussions for the Westland Library Board. Items include February minutes and bills, website branding updates, parking lot and awning projects, strategic planning, policy revisions, and a new topic on patron behavior and library usage. The board has not yet reached decisions; these items are open for discussion or action at the March 20 meeting.

• Approval of February 21 minutes and February bills
• Update on website and branding changes
• Discussion of parking lot and awning improvements
• Review of strategic planning and policy updates
• New business item on patron behavior and library usage

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider renewing the current Civil Service Clerical Eligibility List through February 28, 2025. The board will also discuss and establish a testing process to create a new Civil Service Laborer Eligibility List, including approving interview dates of April 9 and 10, 2024, setting a minimum test score for applicants to advance to interviews, and deciding whether to award additional points for applicants with a valid CDL. A special meeting date to approve the new laborer list will also be set.

Election Commission

The Westland Election Commission is meeting to finalize preparations for the April 16, 2024 Special General Election. They will certify election inspectors and absentee counting board members, establish counting and pre-processing boards, and approve the use of the Dominion Voting System and related testing procedures.

• Certify election board chairpersons, inspectors, and substitutes for precincts 1, 3-8, 12, 13, 15-19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 34-41
• Establish 29 Absentee Voter Counting Boards for the listed precincts
• Designate Westland City Hall as the location for absentee counting boards
• Approve Dominion Voting System for the April 16, 2024 election
• Authorize contract with vendor for pre-election logic and accuracy testing

City Council

The Westland City Council will consider filling a vacant council seat left by James Godbout's resignation, approve a land swap with Wayne County for a new fire station, and review several development proposals. The agenda also includes setting a public hearing for the 2024-25 CDBG/HOME plan and confirming a planning commission appointment.

• Nomination and appointment to fill council vacancy from James Godbout's resignation
• Land swap: Hawthorne Valley Golf Course site to Wayne County for parcel 56-007-01-0591-000 for new fire station
• Set public hearing for 2024-25 CDBG/HOME Annual Plan (April 15, 2024)
• Site plan for gas station addition at 35336 Ford Road
• Land division at Ann Arbor Trail and Middlebelt Road

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss the Annual Plan for federal grant programs including CDBG, HOME, CDBG-CV, and HOME-ARP for fiscal year 2024-25. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. Public comment will be taken.

• Discussion of CDBG, HOME, CDBG-CV, HOME-ARP Annual Plan for FY 2024-25
• Public comment period

Local Development Finance Authority

The Local Development Finance Authority will meet to approve minutes from the December 15, 2023 meeting. The board will also review the FY 2024-2025 LDFA budget and hold a discussion regarding training.

• Approval of FY 2024-2025 LDFA Budget
• Approval of minutes from December 15, 2023 meeting
• Training discussion

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority is meeting to approve minutes, vouchers, and the FY 2024-2025 budgets for both the TIFA and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The board will also discuss training and hear comments from the director and citizens.

• Approval of FY 2024-2025 TIFA Budget
• Approval of FY 2024-2025 BRA Budget
• Approval of vouchers
• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2024 meeting
• Training discussion

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The board will hear a presentation on the June 30, 2023 actuarial report and vote on resolutions certifying the annual valuation and interest crediting. It will also consider approving a service retirement application for Lt. James Starks and a final benefit calculation for Jeffrey Milas.

Planning Commission

The Westland Planning Commission will consider several land use requests on March 5, 2024. Agenda items include proposed land divisions, a gas station addition, and a marijuana facility modification. The commission will also review a request to rezone property near Middlebelt and Joy Road.

• Rezoning from CB-3 to I-1 at West side of Middlebelt, South of Joy Road
• Site plan modification for marijuana collocated facility at 37800 Cherry Hill
• Site plan approval for gas station addition at 35336 Ford Road
• Proposed land division at Southeast corner of Middlebelt and Ann Arbor Trail
• Land division at 2203 Emerson

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a closed study session to discuss the MMRA settlement. The agenda contains only this discussion item, with no other business or action items listed.

• Discussion of MMRA settlement

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar of routine contracts and purchases, plus several new business items. Key actions include filling a vacant council seat, authorizing a land exchange with Wayne County for a new fire station, and setting a public hearing date for the 2024-2025 budget.

• Appointment to fill City Council vacancy (resignation of James Godbout)
• Land swap with Wayne County: City gives Parcel B of Hawthorne Valley Golf Course site, receives 56-007-01-0591-000 for new fire station
• Set public hearing date for 2024-2025 budget (suggested May 6, 2024)
• Consent calendar includes: prisoner transport bid extension (5 years), janitorial services ($33,948), carpet replacement ($16,505.36), generator installation ($76,450), Cellebrite subscription ($37,789), aerial imagery ($17,000), software subscriptions ($7,705.10), network backup lease ($28,800), gas monitors ($7,598.06), police vehicle ($80,125)
• Closed session to consult on M. Johnson claim, then authorize resolution

Disability Advocacy Committee

The Disability Advocacy Committee is meeting to handle routine approvals, hear an update from the Chief Diversity Officer, and discuss new business including Disability Awareness Month, commissioner term renewals, a MiABLE event, and community outreach partnerships for hygiene packs. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of November 20, 2023 minutes
• Update from Chief Diversity Officer Paschal Eze
• Discussion of Disability Awareness Month (March)
• Status of commissioner terms/renewals
• Planning for MiABLE event and hygiene pack outreach

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board is holding a special meeting to interview four candidates for the plan administrator position. The board will also discuss the request for proposal (RFP) and engage in trustee discussion. This is a decision-making meeting focused on selecting a new administrator.

• Interviews with Bridgette Bowdler, Andrew Buck, Dina Fonseca, and Linda Lewis
• Discussion of Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Trustee discussion on next steps

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority will consider approving a $25,000 façade grant for True Capital LLC, $30,000 for the 2024 Farmers Market, and $100,000 for Farmers Market pond remediation. The board will also vote on the FY 2024-2025 budget and an amendment to the Façade Improvement Policy.

• Approval of Façade Improvement Grant from True Capital, LLC for up to $25,000
• Approval of $30,000 funding for 2024 Farmers Market
• Approval of up to $100,000 for Farmers Market Pond Remediation
• Approval of FY 2024-2025 DDA Budget
• Approval of amendment to the Façade Improvement Policy

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider a single variance request for a new single-family home at 38743 Belliveau, along with routine items like approving prior minutes and public comment. The board will decide whether to grant a side-yard setback variance from Ordinance 248, as the proposed plan may not meet the required setback from the street.

• Petition #2970: side yard setback variance for Joseph Eadeh/Salem Abdelnour at 38743 Belliveau
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2023 meeting
• Public comment period

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will review end-of-year financials and approve bills from December 2023 and January 2024. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the 2024-25 budget and strategic planning.

• Approval of December 2023 and January 2024 bills
• Review of end-of-year financials
• Discussion on 2024-25 budget
• Update on website and branding
• New business regarding TBS equipment and door awnings

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a regular meeting with several routine consent items, plus unfinished business to nominate and appoint a council member to fill the vacancy left by James Godbout's resignation. New business includes confirming a DDA appointment, filling a Zoning Board of Appeals vacancy, and approving a land exchange with Wayne County to facilitate a new fire station.

• Nomination and appointment to fill City Council vacancy (resignation of James Godbout)
• Land exchange with Wayne County: transfer of Hawthorne Valley Golf Course parcel for property to build a new fire station
• Approval of $17,000 NearMap aerial imagery subscription renewal
• Approval of $7,705.10 CivicRec/CivicPay/document management subscription renewals
• Approval of $7,598.06 purchase of five gas monitors for Fire Department

Board of Ethics

The Westland Board of Ethics met on February 15, 2024, to conduct routine administrative tasks. The agenda included roll call, approval of minutes from the November 16, 2023 meeting, and public comment. No new business items were scheduled for decision or discussion.

• Approval of minutes from the November 16, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: a vote on whether to overturn a veto by Mayor Coleman. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including public comment periods and standard reports.

• Overturn Veto by Mayor Coleman

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority is holding a regular meeting with a routine agenda: approving minutes and vouchers, discussing training, and hearing comments from the director, citizens, and board members. No major decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2024 meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board is meeting to approve minutes, an annuity withdrawal request for Driver/Engineer Sgt. Jeffrey Milas, and payment of invoices. They will also discuss an RFP, consultant and legal reports, preliminary financial reports, and a rebalance recommendation.

• Approval of annuity withdrawal request for Driver/Engineer Sgt. Jeffrey Milas
• Discussion of RFP (Request for Proposals)
• Review of 12/31/23 and 01/31/24 preliminary reports
• Rebalance recommendation
• Consultant and legal reports

Planning Commission

The commission will consider two land division cases and the election of officers. One case involves a land division for Fredrick and Patricia Maloy at 8493 Hugh. Another case concerns a proposed land division and combination near Ann Arbor Trail and Middlebelt.

• Case #2265: Land Division at 8493 Hugh (Fredrick & Patricia Maloy)
• Case #1051K: Proposed Land Division & Combination near South side of Ann Arbor Trail and East side of Middlebelt
• Election of Officers

City Council

The Westland City Council will consider filling a vacant council seat, approving a $352,000 sidewalk connecting Merriman Road to Hines Park, and several routine items including software subscriptions, fee changes, and appointments. The meeting also includes public comment periods and confirmation of appointments to city boards.

• Approve $352,000 intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for sidewalk connecting Merriman Road to Hines Park
• Approve $10,611.78 ESRI licensing subscription for GIS and Cityworks
• Adopt amendments to Chapter 46-2 adjusting rates at City's Golf Course and Ice Arena
• Fill unexpired City Council term created by resignation of James Godbout
• Confirm appointments to Planning Commission, DDA, and EDC/TIFA/BRA

Disability Advocacy Committee

The Disability Advocacy Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and minutes, receiving updates from the Chief Diversity Officer, and discussing new business items. These include the status of commissioner terms, an upcoming MiABLE event, and identifying community partners for hygiene pack outreach. No votes on substantive policy are scheduled.

• Update on National Transit Equity Day (Feb 4)
• Status of Commissioner Terms/Renewals
• MiABLE Event planning
• Community outreach partnership for hygiene packs

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority will vote on three financial actions totaling $62,700. These include a contract extension with Gooseworks, LLC, a facade grant for True Capital, LLC, and an artistic director contract. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes and vouchers.

• Approval of a one-year contract extension with Gooseworks, LLC not to exceed $7,700.00
• Approval of a Façade Improvement Grant Application from True Capital, LLC not to exceed $25,000.00
• Approval of an Artistic Director Contract with Alexander Zonjic not to exceed $30,000.00

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss a marijuana license review involving LJA Holdings, Thanos, and Quality Roots. The agenda includes only this discussion, public comment, and adjournment, with no other business items.

• Discussion of marijuana license review with LJA Holdings, Thanos, and Quality Roots

City Council

The Westland City Council is holding a study session to discuss the audit with Plante Moran. The agenda includes a call to order, the audit discussion, public comment, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Audit session with Plante Moran

Zoning Board of Appeals

The January 17, 2024 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items
• Next meeting: February 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road

City Council

The Westland City Council will consider filling a vacant council seat, approve several routine contracts and a land division, and confirm board appointments. The agenda includes consent calendar items for traffic control, software renewals, golf course maintenance, and other administrative matters.

• Nomination and appointment to fill council vacancy left by James Godbout's resignation
• Land division and combination at 6111 & 6077 N. Harvey (PD #2264)
• Golf course maintenance contract rate increase from $167,000 to $172,000
• Goose control services extension with Gooseworks, LLC (up to $6,500)
• KnowBe4 training renewal ($6,720) and Power DMS policy subscription ($11,221.03)

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority Board will meet to approve meeting minutes and vouchers. The board will also consider a one-year contract extension with Gooseworks, LLC for an amount not to exceed $3,500.00.

• One year contract extension with Gooseworks, LLC up to $3,500.00
• Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of vouchers

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a land division request for N Harvey and site plan approval for a gas station addition on Ford Rd. The meeting also includes a rezoning request for the SE corner of Ford and Newburgh.

• Land Division at 6111 N Harvey
• Site Plan Approval for Gas Station Addition at 37368 Ford Rd
• Rezoning from CB-1 to CB-4 at 37387 Ford Rd
• Consideration of 2023 Planning Commission Annual Report
• Election of Offices

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold its first regular meeting of 2024, primarily handling routine administrative items. Key actions include approving a $1.34 million road resurfacing project on Ann Arbor Trail, several contract renewals, and confirming mayoral appointments. The meeting will also include the election of a Council President and Pro-Tem, and public comment periods.

• Approval of MDOT contract for Ann Arbor Trail resurfacing from Sanford Drive to Merriman Road, total cost $1,342,575 (federal grant $1,094,232, city share $248,343)
• Award of official city newspaper contract to The Marketplace News for $18,000
• Renewals for CodeRed alerting service ($7,920.50), Click & Fix app ($16,989.63), and Monsido website monitoring ($5,972.04)
• Approval of $9,434 for police in-car modem licensing update
• Confirmation of re-appointments for Legal Director, Planning Director, Parks & Recreation Director, and City Auditor