Westland public meetings in 2025

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to establish its 2026 meeting schedule. The body will also receive an update regarding eligibility lists for clerical and civil service laborer positions.

• Establishment of 2026 meeting dates
• Update on Civil Service Laborer eligibility lists
• Update on Clerical eligibility lists

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a variance request for a proposed drive-thru coffee shop. The board will also elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman and approve the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Petition #2977: Request for a 21.5-foot front yard setback variance for a 664-square-foot Scooter's Coffee at 35966 Ford Rd.

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss the UAW Local 174 Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement. This is a discussion-based meeting rather than a formal voting session.

• Discussion of UAW Local 174 Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement

The council held a study session on the UAW Local 174 successor collective bargaining agreement. Attendance was recorded, but the minutes contain no votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions. Consequently, no substantive decisions were taken.

City Council

The Westland City Council will consider routine Consent Calendar items, including a UPS maintenance renewal for $17,154 and a city newspaper contract for $18,000. New business includes approval of a UAW successor collective bargaining agreement (2026‑2031), a FOIA management and emergency notification application subscription for $18,759, and a seven‑year radio equipment lease with Motorola Solutions costing $1,992,563.88. The council will also adopt proposed Parks and Recreation fee schedule changes for 2026.

• Renew UPS maintenance agreement for Police Department – $17,154 (3‑year term)
• Purchase FOIA Management & Emergency Notification Application – $18,759 (2‑year subscription)
• Radio equipment lease with Motorola Solutions for Police and Fire – $1,992,563.88 (7‑year term)
• Adoption of 2026 Parks and Recreation fee schedule changes
• Approval of 2026‑31 UAW Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Westland City Council unanimously approved several items, including a consent calendar with multiple contracts and fee waivers, a voucher list totaling $2,973,348.07, a new UAW collective bargaining agreement, a FOIA and emergency notification application subscription, and a purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions for a seven‑year radio equipment lease costing $1,992,563.88. The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (UPS maintenance $17,154, newspaper contract $18,000, fee waivers, parks fee schedule changes, tax extension) – Unanimously carried
• Approved voucher list totaling $2,973,348.07 – Unanimously carried
• Approved 2026‑31 UAW Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement – Unanimously carried
• Approved FOIA Management and Emergency Notification Application subscription $18,759.00 – Unanimously carried
• Approved Purchase Agreement with Motorola Solutions for radio equipment lease $1,992,563.88 (seven‑year term, $328,920 annually) – Unanimously carried
• Adjourned the meeting – Unanimously carried

Local Development Finance Authority

The Local Development Finance Authority will meet to approve vouchers and establish the 2026 meeting schedule. The board will also conduct an informational meeting required by Public Act 57 of 2018.

• Approval of 2026 LDFA Meeting Dates
• Informational Meeting Required by Public Act 57 of 2018
• Resignation of John Sullivan
• Approval of vouchers

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority and Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve vouchers and review the 2025 Westland Farmers & Artisans Market Report. The boards will also conduct informational meetings required by Public Act 57 of 2018.

• Approval of TIFA/Brownfield vouchers
• Approval of DDA vouchers
• 2025 Westland Farmers & Artisans Market Report
• Resignation of LeKisha Maxwell from the TIFA Board
• Informational meetings required by Public Act 57 of 2018

The joint TIFA and DDA board approved the minutes from the November 12 and October 23 meetings. It unanimously approved payments of TIFA Brownfield vouchers totaling $103,636.19 and DDA vouchers totaling $107,597.49. The board accepted a resignation letter from LeKisha Maxwell and adjourned the meeting at 8:52 a.m.

• Approved November 12 TIFA minutes (motion carried; Miller and Murugan abstained)
• Approved October 23 DDA minutes (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved TIFA/Brownfield voucher payments of $103,636.19 (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved DDA voucher payments of $107,597.49 (motion carried unanimously)
• Accepted resignation of LeKisha Maxwell (received and filed)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:52 a.m. (motion carried unanimously)

Downtown Development Authority

The joint Tax Increment Finance Authority and Downtown Development Authority meeting will approve vouchers for TIFA/Brownfield projects and for the DDA. The boards will also approve minutes from their November 12 and October 23 meetings, receive a resignation letter from a TIFA board member, and review the 2025 Westland Farmers & Artisans Market Report. Additional items include a training discussion and required informational meetings under Public Act 57 of 2018.

• Approval of TIFA/Brownfield vouchers
• Approval of DDA vouchers
• Approval of minutes from TIFA meeting (Nov 12, 2025)
• Approval of minutes from DDA meeting (Oct 23, 2025)
• Receipt of resignation letter from LeKisha Maxwell (TIFA Board)

The board approved the minutes from the November 12 and October 23, 2025 meetings. It approved TIFA/Brownfield voucher payments totaling $103,636.19 and DDA voucher payments totaling $107,597.49, both unanimously. The board received and filed a resignation letter from LeKisha Maxwell. The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 a.m.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved TIFA/Brownfield voucher payments totaling $103,636.19 (unanimous)
• Approved DDA voucher payments totaling $107,597.49 (unanimous)
• Received and filed resignation of LeKisha Maxwell (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:52 a.m. (unanimous)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board will approve the minutes from the November 10 meeting and consider two retirement applications, one deferred for Officer Timothy Horvath and one for Shawn Davidson at age 55 with an estimated benefit calculation. The board will also approve payment of invoices for Nyhart and Lisa Eggers, review a consultant market update, and hear a legal report on a duty disability retiree re‑examination. Citizen comments and trustee discussion will follow before adjournment.

• Approval of 11/10/2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of retirement and annuity request for Shawn Davidson (age 55)
• Approval of payment of invoices – Nyhart, Lisa Eggers
• Consultant report: November market update/December asset summary
• Legal report: duty disability retiree re‑exam – Bradd, Peczynski

Planning Commission

The Regular Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025, has been cancelled. The body will next meet on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

City Council

The council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including a server purchase for the Innovation and Technology department costing up to $43,101.91, a website accessibility and SEO subscription renewal for $7,085.82, a network equipment maintenance and support renewal for $13,801.12, and a consulting services agreement with Maximus Consulting for $16,500 annually. In new business, the council will approve minutes from recent meetings, extend the Downtown Development Authority plan through 2055, and approve the transfer of a Class C liquor license from Vision Lanes to L. Klein, LLC. The meeting also includes public comment and remarks from the mayor, city attorney, and council members.

• Approval of purchase of a new server for Innovation & Technology (up to $43,101.91)
• Renewal of Website Accessibility and SEO subscription (up to $7,085.82)
• Renewal of Network Equipment Maintenance and Support subscription (up to $13,801.12)
• Professional Consulting Services Agreement with Maximus Consulting ($16,500 annually)
• Transfer of 2025 Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales Permit from Vision Lanes to L. Klein, LLC (38250 Ford Road)

The Westland City Council approved several items, including the Consent Calendar purchases, a $3.07 million voucher list, a consulting agreement with Maximus Consulting Services, and an amendment to the Downtown Development Authority Plan extending it to December 31 2055. The council also approved the transfer of a Class C liquor license to L. Klein, LLC and ratified minutes from recent meetings. All motions were carried, most unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (server purchase, website subscription $7,085.82, network equipment $13,801.12) – unanimous
• Approved voucher list totaling $3,067,591.05 – unanimous
• Approved Professional Consulting Services Agreement with Maximus Consulting Services, fee up to $16,500 – unanimous
• Approved Downtown Development Authority Plan Amendment through Dec 31 2055 – unanimous
• Approved transfer of Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales Permit to L. Klein, LLC – unanimous
• Approved minutes of regular meeting Nov 17 2025 (5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstentions) – carried
• Approved minutes of closed study session Nov 17 2025 (4 ayes, 0 nays, 3 abstentions) – carried
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

City Council

The Westland City Council meeting on November 24, 2025 will open with a call to order, include a discussion of the New Downtown Development Authority Plan, allow public comment, and then adjourn.

• Discussion of the New Downtown Development Authority Plan

The Westland City Council held a study session on the Downtown Development Authority Plan on November 24, 2025. The minutes list attendance but record no motions adopted, denied, or tabled. No vote tallies or actions were documented.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Council

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Council will consider two new business items: the upcoming December 3rd Tree Lighting Event and a field trip to Nankin Square Amphitheatre. The meeting also includes a citizen comments period and standard procedural items.

• December 3rd Tree Lighting Event
• Field Trip to Nankin Square Amphitheatre

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Council approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Juanita Francis Obie and support from Chris Galatis. The council also approved the minutes from the previous meeting following a motion by Derek Berghuis and support from Chris Galatis. No other actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (motion by Juanita Francis Obie, supported by Chris Galatis)
• Minutes approved (motion by Derek Berghuis, supported by Chris Galatis)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Library Board

The Westland Public Library Board will approve the October meeting minutes and the October 2025 bills. It will discuss policy updates, a sharps container, foundation activities, and a back‑up generator. New business includes selecting carrels and chairs for the teen area and planning an ILS migration with RFID technology.

• Approval of Minutes from Regular Session, October 15, 2025
• Approval of Bills for October 2025
• Teen area carrels & chairs
• ILS migration/RFID
• Back‑up generator update

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a closed study session to discuss real property transactions as required by Michigan Compiled Laws section 15.268(d). The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, public comment, and adjournment. No specific transactions, dollar amounts, or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion of real property transactions pursuant to MCL 15.268(d)

City Council

The Westland City Council will vote on several Consent Calendar items, including a $40,000 sale of two City‑owned parcels on Ann Arbor Trail that requires the buyer to construct two single‑family homes within one year. The Council will also consider a $7,000 contribution to support the Moving Forward transit strategy, a contract for construction plan review services up to $10,852.44, and a lease for a wide‑format plotter costing up to $509.33 per month. In the New Business section, the Council will hold a public hearing on a Downtown Development Authority plan amendment and consider land‑use approvals for a drive‑through coffee shop on Ford Road and a dog park at Westwood Circle.

• Sale of City parcels #56‑001‑99‑0012‑703 and #56‑001‑99‑0012‑704 on Ann Arbor Trail to Joseph Eadeh for $40,000, with requirement to build two single‑family homes within one year
• $7,000 contribution to Canton Township for the Moving Forward Western Wayne County Transit Strategy
• Professional services contract with Jeffrey Bowdell for construction plan review of the Avenue Project, not to exceed $10,852.44
• Lease agreement with Konica Minolta for a wide‑format plotter and scanner, up to $509.33 per month
• Approval of site plan and special land use for a drive‑through coffee shop at 35966 Ford Road (PD #1052A)

The council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included a $40,000 sale of two city parcels on Ann Arbor Trail to Joseph Eadeh with a requirement to build two single‑family homes within one year. It also approved a $7,000 transit partnership contribution, professional services and lease contracts, and a $2,653,219.04 voucher list. Additional actions included closing a DDA public hearing, adopting a manpower budget amendment for the Communications Director, and approving site‑plan and special land‑use requests for a drive‑thru coffee shop and a dog park.

• Approved consent calendar items: minutes, Wayne Road Cruise, $7,000 transit contribution, land sale to Joseph Eadeh for $40,000 with home‑building condition (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with Jeffrey Bowdell up to $10,852.44 for Avenue Project (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Konica Minolta up to $509.33 per month (unanimous)
• Approved voucher list totaling $2,653,219.04 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Proposed DDA Plan Amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted manpower budget amendment reallocating funds to Communications Director salary (unanimous)
• Approved site plan and special land use for proposed drive‑thru coffee shop at 35966 Ford Road (unanimous)
• Approved special land use for proposed Westwood Apartments Dog Park at 37830 Westwood Circle (unanimous)

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to approve bid awards for audiovisual equipment at Nankin Square and mobile LED lighting trailers, as well as the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Bid award for Nankin Square AV System to Sound Planning Communications
• Bid award for Max169 LED Mobile Trailer to Telsystems Inc (not to exceed 50% of final cost)
• Approval of 2026 TIFA Meeting Dates
• Bid award for Holiday Lighting Services at Nankin Square & Amphitheatre (amount not to exceed)
• Approval of vouchers

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting, authorized $106,084.83 in TIFA/BRA voucher payments, and approved several bid awards including the Nankin Square AV system, a Max169 LED Mobile Trailer, and holiday lighting services. The board also set the 2026 TIFA meeting dates and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes from Oct 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of TIFA/BRA vouchers totaling $106,084.83 (unanimous)
• Approved bid award for Nankin Square AV System to Sound Planning Communications (unanimous)
• Approved bid award for Max169 LED Mobile Trailer to Telsystems Inc, not to exceed 50% of final cost (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 TIFA meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved bid award for Holiday Lighting Services at Nankin Square & Amphitheatre, not to exceed $39,038.00 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:56 a.m. (unanimous)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The board will meet to review the 3Q 2025 performance report and a market update from Seizert Capital. Members will also consider a service retirement application and the payment of several invoices.

• Seizert Capital presentation by Chris Heatley and Tom Kenny
• Service retirement application and annuity withdrawal request for Kevin Yudt
• Payment of invoices for Garcia, Loomis, Reinhart, Robinson, Seizert, Mariner, Nyhart, and Lisa Eggers
• EM Manager Search update
• Legal reports regarding Reinhart Consent Notice, Horvath EDRO, Pension Forfeiture Memo, and Mytych Request

Planning Commission

The Westland Planning Commission will consider site plan approvals for a drive-thru coffee shop and a single-family residential development. The body will also review a special land use request for a dog park at an apartment complex.

• Case #1052A: Drive-thru coffee shop site plan and special land use approval at 35966 Ford Road
• Case #2277: Single-family residential development site plan at 35100 Bayview
• Case #1312D: Westwood Apartments Dog Park special land use approval at 37830 Westwood Circle

The commission approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to forward the drive‑thru coffee shop site plan, the single‑family residential subdivision, and the Westwood Apartments dog park special‑land‑use requests to City Council with approval recommendations and specific conditions. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended forwarding Drive‑Thru Coffee Shop petition to City Council with conditions (7-0)
• Recommended forwarding Single‑Family Residential subdivision petition to City Council (7-0)
• Recommended forwarding Westwood Apartments Dog Park special land use petition to City Council (7-0)

City Council

The Westland City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes an intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County to construct a Rosie the Riveter monument in Venoy‑Dorsey Park, funded by $250,000 of American Rescue Plan money. Other consent items are a storm‑water permit for Fire Station No. 2, a contract for the Jefferson Barns Learning Lab up to $54,108, a fencing contract up to $9,230, and the sale of 32569 Mason Court for $500. In new business, the Council will vote on a request to hold a closed study session on November 17 to discuss real‑property transactions.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Wayne County for Rosie the Riveter monument at Venoy‑Dorsey Park (funded by $250,000 ARPA)
• Contract with PS Learning LLC to manage Jefferson Barns Learning Lab, not to exceed $54,108
• Bid for professional fencing installation services for DPS Yard Fence, not to exceed $9,230
• Sale of City‑owned property 32569 Mason Court to Shuaib Obaid for $500
• Request for closed study session on Nov 17 to discuss real‑property transactions

The Westland City Council approved the consent calendar, including an agreement with Wayne County for a Rosie the Riveter sculpture at Venoy-Dorsey Park, a contract for the Jefferson Barns Learning Lab, and a fencing bid. It also approved a voucher list of $2,759,002.82 and authorized a closed study session on November 17, 2025, to discuss real property transactions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent calendar including Wayne County agreement for Rosie the Riveter sculpture at Venoy-Dorsey Park (unanimous)
• Approved contract with PS Learning LLC for Jefferson Barns Learning Lab, not to exceed $54,108.00 (unanimous)
• Approved bid for fencing services to Upright Fence, not to exceed $9,230.00 (unanimous)
• Approved voucher list totaling $2,759,002.82 (unanimous)
• Approved closed study session on November 17, 2025, for real property transactions (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Council

The Westland Parks and Recreation Advisory Council will discuss plans for a 60th anniversary celebration scheduled for May. The council will also review and consider adjustments to its meeting schedule. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion of 60th Anniversary Event for next May
• Discussion of future meeting schedule

The council approved the meeting agenda and the July 28, 2025 minutes. Members brainstormed ideas for Westland's 60th anniversary, including an early farmers market, a breakfast or recognition ceremony, and a festival at Nankin Square. The Parks Director said a schedule for the November meeting will be provided. No formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority will consider several approvals, including minutes from the September 25th meeting, vouchers, and a façade improvement grant for Joe Marshall limited to 50% of $7,130.00. The board will also vote on the 2026 meeting dates, a bid award for a Max169 Mobile LED Trailer limited to 50% of the final cost, and reconcile the 2025 Blues, Brews, and Barbeque event. Additional agenda items cover training discussion and comments from the director, citizens, and board members.

• Approval of minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Approval of façade improvement grant for Joe Marshall (up to 50% of $7,130.00)
• Approval of bid award for Max169 Mobile LED Trailer (up to 50% of final cost)
• Reconciliation of the 2025 Blues, Brews, and Barbeque event

The Downtown Development Authority approved several financial items, including voucher payments totaling $67,078.79 and a topsoil hauling contract of up to $35,000 for Tattan Park. It also approved a façade improvement grant for Joe Marshall, the 2026 meeting schedule, and a bid award for a Mobile LED Trailer to Telesystems. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved voucher payments totaling $67,078.79 to listed vendors (unanimous)
• Approved Façade Improvement Grant for Joe Marshall, up to 50% of $7,130.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 DDA meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved bid award for Max169 Mobile LED Trailer to Telesystems, up to 50% of final cost (unanimous)
• Approved payment to AAA Underground for topsoil hauling to Tattan Park, up to $35,000.00 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 a.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Westland City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items including a camera system upgrade at the Friendship Center and the purchase of police equipment. The meeting will also include a public comment period and a presentation by the City Attorney.

• Approval of Camera System Upgrades at Friendship Center (up to $17,242.50)
• Approval of Purchase for Total Station Crash Investigation system (up to $24,080.40)
• Approval of Urban SDK License for Westland Police Department ($20,472.00)
• Approval of Bid for Hix Park (Phase 1) improvements (up to $131,778.00)
• Approval of Purchase of six Replacement Rugged Laptops (up to $20,700.00)

The Westland City Council approved the consent calendar, which includes waiving fees for a Relay for Life fundraiser, a $17,242.50 camera upgrade at the Friendship Center, a $131,778.00 park improvement contract, six new laptops up to $20,700, and other service renewals. The council also approved a $2,395,074.70 voucher list, a $24,080.40 crash‑investigation system for police, and a $20,472 Urban SDK license for traffic enforcement. All items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved consent calendar items including fee waiver, camera upgrade, park contract, laptops, and service renewals (unanimously)
• Approved voucher list totaling $2,395,074.70 (unanimously)
• Approved purchase of Total Station Crash Investigation system up to $24,080.40 for Police Department (unanimously)
• Approved purchase of Urban SDK License for Police Department, initial cost $20,472.00 (unanimously)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimously)

Library Board

The Westland Public Library Board will hold its regular meeting on October 15, 2025. The agenda includes appointing a new board member, approving minutes from the September 17 meeting, and approving September 2025 bills. The board will also review policy updates, the Local Impact Alliance, staff training, patron behavior, and the Friends of the Library, followed by new business items such as an all‑day staff inservice for Election Day, a revisit of Meeting Room A&B, and the library budget. Reports and public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• New Board Member – Gary Chappell
• Approval of Minutes from Regular Session, September 17, 2025
• Approval of Bills for September 2025
• Budget discussion
• Meeting Room A&B revisit

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025 was cancelled because there were no agenda items. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on November 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road.

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority Board will consider and vote on several items, including approval of the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, approval of outstanding vouchers, and the award of the Hambleton Paving Project contract to Peake Asphalt for up to $156,493.15. The agenda also includes a training discussion and time for comments from the director, citizens, and board members.

• Approve minutes from the regular meeting held September 9, 2025
• Approve vouchers
• Approve bid award for the Hambleton Paving Project to Peake Asphalt, not to exceed $156,493.15
• Training discussion
• Citizens’ comments

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority approved the meeting minutes from September 9, 2025. It authorized payment of TIFA/BRA vouchers totaling $195,526.44. The Authority awarded the Hambleton Paving Project contract to Peake Asphalt for up to $156,493.15. The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 a.m.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of TIFA/BRA vouchers totaling $195,526.44 (unanimous)
• Awarded Hambleton Paving Project to Peake Asphalt, not to exceed $156,493.15 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:54 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, has been cancelled. The body will next meet on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Election Commission

The Westland Election Commission is meeting to certify election workers and make preparations for the November 4, 2025, City General Election. The agenda includes approving minutes, certifying chairpersons and inspectors for precincts and counting boards, establishing counting boards, and authorizing the use of the Dominion Voting System. The meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall.

• Certification of Election Board Chairpersons, Inspectors and substitute Inspectors for Precincts 1-17, 28
• Certification of Absentee Voter Counting Board Chairpersons, Inspectors and substitute Inspectors for Counting Boards 1-17, 28
• Establishment of eighteen (18) Early Processing and Absentee Voter Counting Boards, Precincts 1-17, 28
• Approval that the Dominion Voting System will be used for the November 4, 2025, City General Election
• Authorization to contract with a vendor to prepare test decks and charts for pre-election logic and accuracy testing

City Council

The Westland City Council will vote on routine items including a 5-year trash bin supplier agreement and a 10-year DIRECTV franchise renewal. New business includes approving a $149,702 contract for Venoy-Palmer intersection improvements and setting a public hearing for November 17, 2025, regarding proposed DDA Plan amendments. The council will also confirm three board appointments and approve MDOT-funded traffic signal projects.

• Approval of Venoy-Palmer Intersection Improvements contract to R&R Asphalt, not to exceed $149,702.50
• Setting public hearing date of November 17, 2025, for Proposed DDA Plan Amendment
• Approval of MDOT Contract #25-5472 for pedestrian countdown signals at 42 intersections, city share $73,090.00
• Approval of MDOT Contract #25-5474 for traffic signal modernization on Wayne Road and Hunter Avenue, city share $79,928.00
• Approval of Golf Course Cell Tower Lease with STC Five, LLC, increasing annual rent to $49,560.00 starting April 2026

The Westland City Council unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, which includes contracts for trash collection, computer upgrades, DIRECTV service, and two MDOT traffic projects. It also approved a voucher list totaling $47,895,211.15 and set a November 17 public hearing for the proposed DDA plan amendment. Additional approvals covered equipment for ordinance officers, a cell‑tower lease with increased rent, and an intersection improvement contract. Several appointments to the Planning Commission, library board, and Downtown Development Authority were confirmed.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (trash supplier, computer purchase up to $19,549.33, DIRECTV franchise, MDOT pedestrian signal contract $73,090 city share, MDOT traffic signal modernization $79,928 city share, Breast Cancer Awareness resolution) – unanimous
• Approved voucher list totaling $47,895,211.15 – unanimous
• Set November 17, 2025 public hearing for Proposed DDA Plan Amendment – unanimous
• Approved purchase of equipment for four new ordinance officers up to $15,688 – unanimous
• Approved Golf Course Cell Tower Lease Agreement, raising annual rent to $49,560 starting April 1, 2026 with 3% yearly increase – unanimous
• Approved bid for Venoy‑Palmer Intersection Improvements, contract to R&R Asphalt up to $149,702.50 – unanimous
• Confirmed re‑appointment of Sam Durante to the Planning Commission for a three‑year term – unanimous
• Confirmed appointment of Gary Chappell to the William P. Faust Public Library until August 7, 2027 – unanimous

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority will consider several approvals, including a façade improvement grant application for Bill Chami up to $25,000 and a purchase of a utility vehicle up to 50% of $15,294. The board will also vote on an amendment to the Façade Improvement Grant Program Policy and on a Downtown Development Authority Plan Amendment. Additional items include approval of vouchers and routine meeting items.

• Approve Façade Improvement Grant Application for Bill Chami, not to exceed $25,000
• Approve amendment to the Façade Improvement Grant Program Policy
• Approve purchase of a utility vehicle, not to exceed 50% of $15,294
• Review and approve the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Plan Amendment
• Approve vouchers

The authority approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It authorized voucher payments totaling $18,016.80. It approved a Façade Improvement Grant application up to $25,000, amended the grant policy, and approved the purchase of a utility vehicle up to 50% of $15,294.00. It also approved the DDA Plan Amendment. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved voucher payments totaling $18,016.80 (unanimous)
• Approved Façade Improvement Grant application up to $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Façade Improvement Grant Policy (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of utility vehicle up to 50% of $15,294.00 (unanimous)
• Approved DDA Plan Amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will approve the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. It will then receive and file several ethics requests and communications, ranging from a civil‑rights complaint by Chief Dawley to various neighborhood and noise concerns raised by HR Director Stephani Field and Deputy Chief Wilkie. No substantive decisions beyond filing the requests are indicated.

• Ethics Request 2024‑12‑27: Receive and file request from Chief Dawley about an unfounded civil‑rights violation complaint.
• Ethics Request 2025‑05‑11: Receive and file request from HR Director Stephani Field about ongoing noise complaints (no ethics issue).
• Ethics Request 2025‑07‑02: Receive and file request from Deputy Chief Wilkie concerning unsubstantiated allegations of police harassment.
• Ethics Request 2025‑07‑09: Receive and file request from HR Director Stephani Field about a fireworks complaint (no ethics issue).
• Ethics Request 2025‑09‑04: Receive and file request from HR Director Stephani Field for information about police oversight.

The Board of Ethics approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously voted to receive and file seven separate ethics requests ranging from a civil‑rights complaint to police‑oversight information. All motions passed without any dissenting votes.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (4‑0 unanimous)
• Received and filed Ethics Request 2024‑12‑27 (unanimous)
• Received and filed Ethics Request 2025‑05‑11 (unanimous)
• Received and filed Ethics Request 2025‑07‑02 (unanimous)
• Received and filed Ethics Request 2025‑07‑09 (unanimous)
• Received and filed Ethics Request 2025‑07‑20 (unanimous)
• Received and filed Ethics Request 2025‑08‑14 (unanimous)
• Received and filed Ethics Request 2025‑09‑04 (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Council

The Westland Parks and Recreation Advisory Council will approve the meeting agenda and minutes. The meeting will include a new business item for updates on the Park Ambassador program, followed by citizen and advisory board comments. No decisions or votes beyond routine approvals are indicated.

• Approval of agenda (routine)
• Approval of minutes (routine)
• Park Ambassador updates (new business discussion)
• Citizen comments
• Advisory board member comments

Local Development Finance Authority

The Local Development Finance Authority will meet to elect officers and approve vouchers. The board will also hold a discussion regarding training.

• Election of Officers
• Approval of vouchers
• Training Discussion

The Authority approved the March 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved LDFA vouchers totaling $1,440 for Highland Landscaping. Robert Farsakian was elected Chair and Cheryl Newton Vice Chair of the Board. The meeting was adjourned at 9:33 a.m.

• Approved March 21, 2025 minutes (5 for, 2 abstain)
• Approved LDFA vouchers $1,440 to Highland Landscaping (unanimous)
• Elected Robert Farsakian as Chair of the Board (unanimous)
• Elected Cheryl Newton as Vice Chair of the Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:33 a.m. (unanimous)

Library Board

The Westland Public Library Board will approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting and the August 2025 bills. It will hear a presentation on the Local Impact Alliance endowment fund and receive updates on policy and the 2025‑2026 budget. New business includes discussion of the library closing in October and ALICE training, as well as patron behavior issues.

• Approval of minutes from the August 20, 2025 regular session
• Approval of bills for August 2025
• Local Impact Alliance – Endowment Fund presentation
• Update on the 2025‑2026 budget
• Discussion of library closing in October – ALICE training

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025, was cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a special land use request for a child daycare center and the acquisition of a blighted property for demolition. The body will also review several consent items including event permits and a transportation asset management report.

• Special Land Use for proposed child daycare center at 34733 Warren Road
• Acquisition of 32274-76 Iron Court for $8,000.00 using CDBG funds for demolition
• Request for 15-minute fireworks display and bonfires at Hines Park for Wayne County Lightfest
• One-day liquor license for Eloise Asylum event at 30712 Michigan Avenue on September 25, 2025
• Waiver of $750.00 administrative fee for Elmwood Blessing Box event at City Hall

The Westland City Council unanimously approved a $36,544,387.90 voucher list. It also adopted a consent calendar covering fireworks, a property acquisition, an asset‑management plan, a special liquor license, a fee waiver for a charity event, and a Suicide Prevention Month proclamation. The council adopted the Safe Streets for All FHWA planning grant resolution and approved a special land‑use request for a child daycare center. All actions were carried out with unanimous votes.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (unanimous)
• Approved $36,544,387.90 voucher list (unanimous)
• Adopted Safe Streets for All FHWA Planning Grant resolution (unanimous)
• Approved special land use for proposed child daycare at 34733 Warren Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of regular meeting held Sept 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of study session held Sept 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for Suicide Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will consider several approvals, including the purchase of a utility vehicle and a contract for a dumpster corral expansion. The board will vote on a proposal from Sole Construction to expand the dumpster corral at Fire Station #1 for up to $37,750. Additional items include approving minutes from the August 12 meeting, approving vouchers, and a training discussion.

• Approve purchase of utility vehicle up to 50% of $15,294
• Approve Sole Construction contract for dumpster corral expansion up to $37,750
• Approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting
• Approve vouchers

The board approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It approved payment of TIFA/BRA vouchers totaling $1,228,793.94. It approved the purchase of a utility vehicle up to 50% of $15,294.00. It approved a dumpster‑corral expansion at Fire Station #1 for up to $37,750.00 using the project contingency fund and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of TIFA/BRA vouchers totaling $1,228,793.94 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of utility vehicle up to 50% of $15,294.00 (unanimous)
• Approved dumpster corral expansion at Fire Station #1, up to $37,750.00 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board will meet to approve final benefit calculations from the actuary, process an employee contribution withdrawal, and authorize payments for multiple invoices. The board will also receive consultant and legal reports, including a market update and an opinion on the Entrust Blue Ocean Fund.

• Approval of Final Benefit Calculations from Actuary – Matthew Futrell & Adam Tardif
• Approval of Employee Contribution Withdrawal Request – Timothy Steinhardt
• Approval of Payment of Invoices – Nyhart, Comerica, VMT Law, Lisa Eggers
• Consultant Report: August Market Update/September Asset Summary
• Legal Report: Entrust Blue Ocean Fund Opinion and Authorized Signers Policy

Planning Commission

The Westland Planning Commission will meet to consider a special land use approval for a childcare center at 34733 Warren Rd. The petitioner, Hussein Beydoun, must attend the meeting for consideration. The agenda includes routine procedural items like roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments.

• Case #2266A: Proposed Special Land Use Approval for a childcare center at 34733 Warren Rd, South Side of Warren Rd, East of Wayne Rd (Hussein Beydoun) - Close Public Hearing, Waive Normal Rules, Make Determination

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. It voted to forward the petition for a childcare center at 34733 Warren Rd to the City Council with a recommendation for approval, subject to departmental requirements. The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Recommended forwarding childcare center petition to City Council (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:21 p.m. (9-0)

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a study session to discuss Ordinance 111-B. This proposed amendment to Chapter 14 of the City Code would allow licensed organizations to conduct charitable gaming in pool and billiard rooms.

• Discussion of Ordinance 111-B regarding charitable gaming in pool and billiard rooms

The Westland City Council met on September 2, 2025, for a study session on Ordinance 111‑B, which would amend the city code to allow charitable gaming in pool and billiard rooms for organizations licensed by the State. No vote, approval, denial, or other formal action was recorded for the ordinance.

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending the city code to allow licensed organizations to conduct charitable gaming in pool and billiard rooms. The body will also consider a member appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals and two rental fee waivers for city hall events.

• Adoption of Ordinance 111-B to allow charitable gaming in pool and billiard rooms
• Nomination and appointment of Linda Filizetti to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term
• Request to waive a $375.00 rental fee for the Local Impact Alliance Veteran's Summit
• Request to waive a $375.00 rental fee for the Westland Goodfellows Music Bingo Fundraiser

The Westland City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 111‑B, amending the city code to allow charitable gaming in licensed pool and billiard rooms. The council also waived administrative fees for two community events, approved a voucher list of $19,410,404.43, and appointed Linda Filizetti to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Minutes of the August 18, 2025 meeting were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Waived admin fees for Local Impact Alliance Grand Ballroom Veteran’s Summit event (unanimous)
• Waived admin fees for Westland Goodfellows Music Bingo Fundraiser event (unanimous)
• Approved voucher list totaling $19,410,404.43 (unanimous)
• Closed nominations for Westland Zoning Board of Appeals commissioner (unanimous)
• Appointed Linda Filizetti as commissioner to Westland Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 111‑B allowing charitable gaming in pool and billiard rooms (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the August 18, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority will meet to review financial vouchers and a specific grant application. The board will also process a member's resignation and hold a training discussion.

• Façade Improvement Grant Application for Wayne Medical Real Estate not to exceed $21,109.50
• Resignation of board member Jack Rea

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. It also approved voucher payments totaling $241,953.86 and a façade improvement grant of up to $21,109.50 for Wayne Medical Real Estate. The board received a resignation letter from Jack Rea and adjourned the meeting at 8:40 a.m.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved voucher payments totaling $241,953.86 (unanimous)
• Approved façade improvement grant up to $21,109.50 for Wayne Medical Real Estate (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Jack Rea (recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 a.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a request for a parking variance at 821 N. Newburgh. The applicant seeks to build a 3,400-square-foot social hall addition to the existing church property.

• Petition #2976: Request for a 25-space parking variance for a proposed 3,400-square-foot addition at 821 N. Newburgh
• Approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance allowing a 3,400‑square‑foot addition to St. Simon Romanian Orthodox Church at 821 N. Newburgh Rd., with a 4‑1 vote. A motion to approve the March 19, 2025 minutes failed, and the board postponed that approval to the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Granted 25‑parking space variance for 3,400‑sq‑ft addition at 821 N. Newburgh Rd. (4-1)
• Approval of March 19, 2025 minutes failed
• Postponed approval of March 19, 2025 minutes until next meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee

The Westland Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on the CAPERS year-end report as part of its regular meeting. The committee will also discuss officer elections and schedule future meetings.

• CAPERS Year End Report Overview – Public Hearing
• Election of Officers (Chair, Co-chair)
• Next Meeting – February 2026

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. Members elected Arthur Warren as chair and Ray Schuholz as co‑chair. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• April 22, 2025 minutes approved (motion carried)
• Arthur Warren elected chair (motion carried)
• Ray Schuholz elected co‑chair (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The Westland City Council will meet to decide on routine approvals, opioid litigation settlements, and a new ordinance allowing charitable gaming in pool halls. The meeting includes public comment periods and a proclamation for Overdose Awareness Day.

• Adoption of opioid litigation settlement agreements (amount not specified)
• Proclamation of August 31, 2025 as Overdose Awareness Day
• Annual email filtering software subscription renewal through CDW-G for up to $6,000.00
• Introduction of Ordinance 111-B to amend city code for charitable gaming in pool and billiard rooms
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings and payment of vouchers

The Westland City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which includes authority for opioid litigation settlements, a proclamation for Overdose Awareness Day, and an email filtering software subscription up to $6,000. The council also approved a voucher list totaling $11,813,991.76. Additionally, the council adopted Ordinance 111‑B to allow charitable gaming in licensed pool and billiard rooms.

• Approved Consent Calendar (opioid settlement authority, Overdose Awareness Day proclamation, email filter subscription up to $6,000) – unanimous
• Approved voucher list totaling $11,813,991.76 – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 111‑B to allow charitable gaming in pool and billiard rooms for licensed organizations – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to approve minutes from its July 8 meeting, vouchers, and two contracts: a location analysis service extension with Placer.Ai (up to $16,250) and a Brownfield redevelopment agreement with Fleis & Vanderbrink (up to $25,000). The board will also discuss training and receive public and member comments.

• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2025 meeting
• Contract extension with Placer.Ai for location analysis services (not to exceed $16,250)
• Professional Services Agreement with Fleis & Vanderbrink for Brownfield Redevelopment Services (not to exceed $25,000)
• Training discussion
• Public and board member comments

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved $25,922.52 in TIFA/BRA voucher payments, an extension of the Placer.ai location analysis contract up to 50% of $32,500.00, and a professional services agreement with Fleis & Vanderbrink up to $25,000.00. All motions were carried unanimously except the minutes approval, where one member abstained.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried, one abstention)
• Approved payment of TIFA/BRA vouchers totaling $25,922.52 (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Placer.ai contract up to 50% of $32,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Fleis & Vanderbrink up to $25,000.00 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:05 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Regular Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for August 12 has been cancelled. The body will next convene on September 2, 2025.

• Cancellation of August 12, 2025 meeting
• Case #1052A (35966 Ford Road) marked as withdrawn
• Case #1220B (8543 Inkster Rd) marked as withdrawn

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes and invoices, review a consultant's performance report, and discuss a legal memo regarding PA 202.

• Approval of 07/14/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Approval of Payment of Invoices – Seizert, Nyhart, Lisa Eggers
• 2Q 2025 Performance Report
• July Market Update/August Asset/Summary
• Private Debt Manager Search

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss services and the contract with the Michigan Humane Society.

• Michigan Humane Society Contract and Services

The council met on August 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for a study session on the Michigan Human Society Contract and Services. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled; the meeting consisted only of attendance and discussion.

City Council

The City Council will review several equipment purchases for the Fire Department and Department of Public Service. The body is also considering a professional services agreement for water system control and a neighborhood redevelopment plan.

• Purchase of two replacement F-150 Pickup Trucks for the Department of Public Service not to exceed $117,000.00
• Professional Services Agreement with HydroCorp for Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention not to exceed $113,000.00 annually
• Purchase of 12 CLEMIS Tablets for the Fire Department not to exceed $39,710.90
• Purchase of 14 Cradlepoint Routers for the Fire Department not to exceed $21,984.48
• SEMCOG Planning Assistance Grant for a Norwayne Neighborhood Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan (City share $6,171.00)

The council approved the Consent Calendar, authorizing purchases of tablets, routers, software renewals and other services. It also approved a voucher list totaling $ 9,170,970,02. Additional approvals included a resolution supporting the HOME Partnership Program, a two‑year HydroCorp services agreement up to $113,000.00 annually, two replacement trucks costing up to $117,000.00, and a planning grant contract for $6,171.00. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (tablet, router, software, etc.) – unanimous
• Approved voucher list – $ 9,170,970,02 – unanimous
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2025 meeting – motion carried (one abstain)
• Approved HOME Partnership Program funding resolution – unanimous
• Approved HydroCorp professional services agreement – up to $113,000.00 annually – unanimous
• Approved purchase of two F-150 trucks – up to $117,000.00 – unanimous
• Approved McKenna Associates contract for planning grant – city share $6,171.00 – unanimous

Parks and Recreation Advisory Council

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Council will meet to discuss new business items. The agenda includes planning for the 60th anniversary and updates regarding Park Ambassadors.

• Blues Brews BBQs
• 60th Anniversary Brainstorm
• Park Ambassador Updates

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Council approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were adopted; the council discussed upcoming community events and park condition updates. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. after a motion to adjourn.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Myers, support by Francis Obie)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will vote on a façade improvement grant and two service contracts. The board will also hold an election for officers.

• Façade Improvement Grant for Wayne Medical Real Estate up to $21,109.50
• IVSComm Inc. proposal for fiber cable replacement at Tattan Park up to $23,995.41
• Placer.Ai contract extension for location analysis services up to 50% of $32,500.00
• Election of Officers

The Downtown Development Authority approved a fiber cable replacement project at Tattan Park for up to $23,995.41. It also approved voucher payments totaling $214,026.60, extended a contract with Placer.Ai for up to 50% of $32,500, and appointed Robert Kelly as Chair and Sharon Scott as Vice Chair. The consideration of a façade improvement grant was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved voucher payments totaling $214,026.60 (unanimous)
• Approved Robert Kelly as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Sharon Scott as Board Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Postponed façade improvement grant application (unanimous)
• Approved fiber cable replacement at Tattan Park up to $23,995.41 (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Placer.Ai contract up to 50% of $32,500 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will nominate and appoint a new City Clerk to fill a partial term following the retirement of Richard LeBlanc. The body is also considering several high-cost vehicle and equipment purchases for city departments.

• Appointment of City Clerk to fill unexpired term until November 2, 2027
• Purchase of Sewer Jet Cleaner from Fredrickson Supply not to exceed $293,695.99
• Purchase of Freightliner Chassis and Dump Body/Plow Package totaling up to $225,256.00
• CityWorks Workflow Management Licensing subscription renewal at $107,800.00 yearly
• Allocation of ARPA funds for Elmwood Blessing Box Programming Assistance up to $10,000.00

The Westland City Council approved the consent calendar, which includes multiple contracts and renewals, by unanimous vote. Council members appointed Shannon Inman as City Clerk for the remainder of the term, also unanimously. The council adopted $10,000 of ARPA funds for Elmwood Blessing Box programming (5‑1) and approved several large equipment purchases, all unanimously. Council Pro‑Tem Sampey was selected as the delegate to the Michigan Municipal League Convention (5‑1) while Bauman's nomination failed (3‑3).

• Approved Consent Calendar covering contracts and renewals (unanimous)
• Appointed Shannon Inman as City Clerk to fill unexpired term (unanimous)
• Adopted ARPA funds for Elmwood Blessing Box programming, $10,000 (5‑1)
• Approved purchase of Sewer Jet Cleaner from Fredrickson Supply, $293,695.99 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of sewer camera and transporter from M‑Tech, $67,864.49 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of replacement Freightliner Chassis from Wolverine Freightliner, $122,326.00 (unanimous)
• Appointed Council Pro‑Tem Sampey as delegate to Michigan Municipal League Convention (5‑1)
• Failed to appoint Councilwoman Bauman as delegate (3‑3 vote, motion failed)

Election Commission

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review minutes from the May 28, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of May 28, 2025, meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve a new eligibility list for General Laborers and extend the existing Clerical eligibility list. These lists determine the pool of qualified candidates for city hiring.

• Approval of new Civil Service General Laborer Eligibility List (7/17/25-7/16/26)
• Extension of current Civil Service Clerical Eligibility List through 7/16/26

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to review the 2025-26 budget and conduct board elections. The agenda includes updates on union negotiations and library policies.

• 25-26 Budget
• Board Elections
• Union Negotiations update
• Penal Fines
• Emergency Procedures

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The board will meet to approve payment of invoices and review a consultant report on market updates and assets. The meeting includes reports from legal and consulting representatives.

• Approval of payment of invoices for Garcia Hamilton, Loomis Sayles, Robinson Capital, Mariner, Nyhart, and Lisa Eggers
• June Market Update/July Asset/Summary consultant report
• Legal report

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to conduct administrative business. The board is scheduled to elect officers and hold a discussion regarding training.

• Election of Officers
• Training Discussion
• Approval of vouchers

The board approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved payment of TIFA/BRA vouchers totaling $2,316,783.28. The board elected Scott Catallo as Chair and James Allen as Vice Chair. The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 a.m.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved TIFA/BRA voucher payments of $2,316,783.28 (unanimous)
• Elected Scott Catallo as Chair of the Board (unanimous)
• Elected James Allen as Vice Chair of the Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:37 a.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a Brownfield Plan and Reimbursement Agreement for property improvements at 32001 Cherry Hill Road. The meeting also includes several routine consent items regarding city contracts and local ordinances.

• Brownfield Plan and Reimbursement Agreement for Presbyterian Villages of Michigan at 32001 Cherry Hill Road
• City Hall Security Guard Contract with NAIAS Security, LLC for $60,000
• Lease for four new Police Department patrol vehicles at $1,393.79 monthly each
• Rezoning of 37415 Cherry Hill from General Industrial (I-2) to Office Business District (OB)
• Traffic Control Order 2025-02 adding 'School Days Only' signs to Caseville Court

The Westland City Council met on July 7, 2025 and approved several consent‑calendar items. The council adopted a one‑year security guard contract for City Hall ($60,000) and a 60‑month lease for four police patrol vehicles ($1,393.79 per month). It also approved the Brownfield Plan and Redevelopment Agreement for Presbyterian Villages at 32001 Cherry Hill Road and confirmed Jason Freese’s re‑appointment to the Downtown Development Authority. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved City Hall Security Guard Contract with NAIAS Security, LLC ($60,000 one‑year) – unanimous
• Approved 60‑month lease with Enterprise Fleet Management for four patrol vehicles ($1,393.79 monthly) – unanimous
• Adopted Brownfield Plan and Reimbursement Agreement for Presbyterian Villages, 32001 Cherry Hill Rd – unanimous
• Adopted Brownfield Redevelopment Plan and Reimbursement Agreement for same property – unanimous
• Confirmed re‑appointment of Jason Freese to Downtown Development Authority for four‑year term – unanimous
• Approved Consent Calendar items (meeting minutes, charity drive, one‑day liquor license, traffic signs, land division, ordinance amendment) – unanimous
• Approved voucher list totaling $6,255,144.71 – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Planning Commission

The Westland Planning Commission will review a site plan and special land use request for a new business. The body will also discuss rescheduling an August meeting.

• Case #1052A: Proposed site plan and special land use approval for a drive-thru coffee shop at 35966 Ford Road

The commission approved the June 4 minutes with an 8‑0 vote and one abstention. It voted 9‑0 to forward the Scooter's Drive‑Thru Coffee Shop site‑plan to City Council with a recommendation to table it until further MDOT discussions and site review. The commission also rescheduled the August 6 meeting to August 12 or August 14, and adjourned the session unanimously at 7:07 p.m.

• Approved June 4 minutes (8‑0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended petition be forwarded to City Council and tabled (9‑0)
• Rescheduled August 6 meeting to Aug 12 or Aug 14 (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve vouchers and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a training discussion and an informational meeting required by Public Act 57 of 2018.

• Informational Meeting Required by Public Act 57 of 2018
• Approval of vouchers
• Training Discussion

The board approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting. It also approved voucher payments totaling $27,777.79. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 29, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved voucher payments of $27,777.79 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Council

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Council will meet to discuss new business items including park updates and programming. The body will also address recognition shirts for the council.

• Ambassador Park updates
• Events and programs
• PRAC Recognition Shirts

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. A $50 reimbursement for PRAC recognition shirts was also approved. No other formal actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $50 reimbursement for PRAC recognition shirts

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the Safe Streets for All plan. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of Safe Streets for All plan

The Westland City Council met on June 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for a study session regarding the Safe Streets for All Plan. No motions were adopted, no votes were taken, and no decisions were recorded. The meeting concluded without any substantive actions.

Local Development Finance Authority

The Local Development Finance Authority will meet to approve previous minutes and vouchers. The agenda includes a training discussion and an informational meeting required by Public Act 57 of 2018.

• Approval of minutes from March 21st, 2025
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion
• Informational meeting required by Public Act 57 of 2018

The Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the March 21, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved an LDFA voucher of $480 to Highland Landscaping. The board then unanimously adjourned the meeting at 9:51 a.m.

• Approved March 21 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $480 LDFA voucher to Highland Landscaping (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:51 a.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for June 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The City Council will vote on several management agreements with the Municipal Service Bureau and budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The body is also reviewing a townhome development plan and a land division request.

• Purchase of 30 patrol fleet laptops for $135,000 and 4 motorcycles for $155,000 for the Police Department
• Street lighting improvements on Middlebelt Road between Ann Arbor Trail and Warren Road not to exceed $120,752.53
• Management agreements with Municipal Service Bureau for crossing guards ($243,000), ice arena ($180,000), golf course ($135,000), and park rangers ($99,000)
• Preliminary and Final Phase PUD Development Plans for townhomes at 27950 Ann Arbor Trail
• Proposed land division for parcel #56-064-02-0088 at 33720 Melton Street

The Westland City Council approved the FY ending June 30, 2025 budget amendments, including revenue and expenditure changes across multiple funds. The council also adopted the Consent Calendar, which authorized several service agreements such as a fireworks tent, street lighting upgrades, and MSB management contracts. Additional resolutions approved a $4,595,817.95 voucher list, a settlement of Davidson vs. Westland, and various police equipment purchases. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar items including fireworks tent, SMART agreement, MES gear, Kent Communications, DTE street lighting (up to $120,752.53) – unanimous
• Waived procedure and adopted FY 2025 budget amendments – unanimous
• Approved voucher list totaling $4,595,817.95 – unanimous
• Approved settlement of Davidson vs. Westland – unanimous
• Approved Crossing Guard Management Services agreement for $243,000 – unanimous
• Approved annual subscription renewal for Westland Click & Fix mobile app for $18,731.07 – unanimous
• Approved purchase of 30 patrol fleet laptops for $135,000 – unanimous
• Approved purchase of 4 police motorcycles for $155,000 – unanimous

City Council

The City Council is holding a closed study session to discuss legal strategy regarding the Davidson vs Westland case. The body will also consider materials exempt from disclosure under state law.

• Litigation strategy for Davidson vs Westland

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss year-end budget amendments and receive an update on WLND and Community Media.

• Year-End Budget Amendments Review
• WLND and Community Media Update

On June 16, 2025, the Westland City Council convened a study session covering Year‑End Budget Amendments and WLND/Community Media. Attendance was recorded, with several members present and others absent. The minutes contain no recorded votes, approvals, denials, or other substantive actions. Consequently, no decisions were made during this session.

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to review the 2025-26 budget and discuss the Non-Supervisory Unit contract. The agenda also includes a closed session for a director review and discussions on penal fines.

• 25-26 Budget
• Non-Supervisory Unit contract negotiations
• Director Review (Closed Session)
• Penal Fines
• TBS Machines

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority will vote on several infrastructure and security contracts for Nankin Square and the Amphitheatre. The board will also consider a contract termination for legal services. These items affect the maintenance and security of city-managed public spaces.

• Landscape irrigation at Nankin Square and Amphitheatre (Sole): not to exceed $30,000.00
• Strategic pond landscaping for geese reduction at Nankin Square and Amphitheatre (Sole): not to exceed $84,500.00
• Bike lane revisions for northbound Nankin Boulevard: not to exceed $45,000.00
• Door Access Security Systems at Nankin Square and Amphitheatre (Actron Integrated Security Services): not to exceed $22,076.00
• Camera and Wifi System at Nankin Square and Amphitheatre (Actron Integrated Security Services): not to exceed $60,625.00

The board approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting. It authorized payment of TIFA/BRA vouchers totaling $87,395.49. It approved several project contracts at Nankin Square and Amphitheatre, including landscape irrigation ($30,000), pond landscaping ($84,500), bike‑lane revisions ($45,000), door‑access security ($22,076) and a camera/Wi‑Fi system ($60,625). It also terminated the legal services contract with Giarmarco, Mullins, and Horton P.C.; all motions carried unanimously except the minutes approval where two members abstained.

• Approved May 29, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried, 2 abstentions)
• Approved payment of TIFA/BRA vouchers totaling $87,395.49 (unanimous)
• Approved Sole landscape irrigation contract up to $30,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Sole pond‑landscaping contract up to $84,500 (unanimous)
• Approved bike‑lane revision contract up to $45,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Actron door‑access security contract up to $22,076 (unanimous)
• Approved Actron camera and Wi‑Fi system contract up to $60,625 (unanimous)
• Approved termination of legal services contract with Giarmarco, Mullins, and Horton P.C. (unanimous)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The board will consider retirement applications and annuity withdrawal requests for two employees. Members will also review a consultant report on market updates and asset summaries. The meeting includes the approval of various service invoices and expense reports.

• Retirement applications for Fire Sgt. Matthew Futrell and Police Officer Brian Mytych
• Payment of invoices for Comerica, Nyhart, VMT, and Lisa Eggers
• Expense report for Andrew McNeil
• May Market Update and June Asset/Summary consultant report
• Request to list City of Westland Finance Budget Director to PNC Questionnaire

Planning Commission

The Westland Planning Commission will consider a preliminary and final development plan for townhomes at 27950 Ann Arbor Trail. The body will also review a proposed land division at 33720 Melton.

• Case #2276: Preliminary Phase PUD Development Plan for townhomes at 27950 Ann Arbor Trail
• Case #2276A: Final Phase PUD Development Plan for townhomes at 27950 Ann Arbor Trail
• Case #2278: Proposed Land Division at 33720 Melton

The commission voted to forward the preliminary Phase PUD petition for 20 townhomes at 27950 Ann Arbor Trail to City Council with conditions, including departmental requirements, a traffic study, and easement protections. It also approved a recommendation to forward the final Phase PUD petition for the same site with the same conditions. A third motion recommended forwarding a land‑division petition for 33720 Melton to City Council, also subject to departmental requirements.

• Recommend forwarding preliminary Phase PUD petition (Case #2276) to City Council with departmental conditions, 60‑ft easement compliance, fire‑dept sign‑off, and traffic study (8 ayes)
• Recommend forwarding final Phase PUD petition (Case #2276A) to City Council with departmental conditions and traffic study (8 ayes)
• Recommend forwarding land‑division petition (Case #2278) for 33720 Melton to City Council with departmental requirements (8 ayes)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Council

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Council will meet to address items tabled from a previous meeting. The body will discuss a dog park and PRAC recognition, alongside updates on park ambassadors and upcoming programs.

• Dog Park discussion
• PRAC Recognition discussion
• Park Ambassador update
• Upcoming events and programs

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Council approved the meeting agenda. The council also approved the minutes from the previous meeting. No other actions were taken; the items on PRAC recognition and the dog park remain tabled from the April 28 meeting.

• Approved agenda (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved minutes (no vote tally recorded)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget, the 2025-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, and millage rates. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for Presbyterian Villages of Michigan.

• Adoption of 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and 2025-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• Public hearing for Presbyterian Villages of Michigan proposed Brownfield Redevelopment Plan
• Contract extension with Bentek, LLC for benefits administration software not to exceed $34,608.00 annually
• Ordinance 50-185 through 50-189 to allow Fire Department service fees for non-emergency responses
• Workers Compensation Coverage Agreement with Willis Towers Watson Midwest, Inc. for FY 2025-2027

The Westland City Council approved the consent calendar, a $2.94 M voucher list, and closed a public hearing on a brownfield redevelopment plan. It also authorized a closed study session on a pending lawsuit. The council adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget, approved a total tax levy of 18.8715 mills, and authorized a 1% property‑tax administration fee and late‑penalty charge. Finally, it adopted the amended Capital Improvement Plan for 2025‑2031.

• Approved consent calendar items (including bid extension, workers comp, fire fee schedule) – unanimously carried
• Approved voucher list totaling $2,943,006.38 – unanimously carried
• Closed public hearing on Presbyterian Villages brownfield redevelopment plan – unanimously carried
• Authorized closed study session on June 16 for Davidson vs City of Westland – unanimously carried
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 budget (expenditures and revenues) – unanimously carried
• Approved 18.8715‑mill property tax levy for FY 2025‑2026 – unanimously carried
• Authorized Treasurer to impose 1% tax administration fee and late‑penalty charge – unanimously carried
• Adopted amended Capital Improvement Plan (July 1 2025 – June 30 2031) – unanimously carried

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve previous minutes and vouchers. The board will also hold a discussion regarding training.

• Approval of minutes from April 24, 2025
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

The Downtown Development Authority approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting. It also approved voucher payments totaling $121,246.72 to listed vendors. The board then adjourned the meeting at 9:14 a.m.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried, two abstentions)
• Approved voucher payments totaling $121,246.72 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:14 a.m. (unanimous)

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to prepare for the City Primary Election on August 5, 2025. The body will certify personnel for precinct boards, absentee counting boards, and early voting.

• Request for Disqualification letter from candidate Bradley A. Gray
• Certification of Election Board personnel for Precincts 1–17 and 28
• Certification of Absentee Voter Counting Board personnel for Boards 1–17 and 28
• Certification of Early Voting Election Board personnel for 1-2

Commission on Aging

The Westland, MI Commission on Aging will convene on May 27, 2025 to conduct routine business including approving the March meeting minutes, adopting the agenda, and receiving the director’s report. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a study session to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting. Public comment is permitted before adjournment.

• Proposed 2025-2026 Budget discussion

On May 22, 2025, the Westland City Council met at 6:00 p.m. for a study session on the proposed 2025‑2026 budget. Council members Bauman, Hart, Hornbuckle, Rutkowski, Wishart, Sampey, and McDermott were present; other officials were listed as absent or excused. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this session.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025, was cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Library Board

The William P. Faust Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on several administrative and operational items. Key agenda items include approval of the April 2025 bills, policy updates, negotiations for supervisory and non-supervisory union contracts, the director's review, and the 25-26 budget. The board will also consider a resolution to authorize reimbursement from Wayne County and discuss library closures for 2025-2026.

• Approval of bills for April 2025
• Union negotiations for supervisory and non-supervisory unit contracts
• Approval of 25-26 budget
• Resolution to authorize reimbursement from Wayne County
• Discussion of library closures for 2025-2026

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss library business. The primary focus of the meeting is the review of a tentative Supervisory Union contract.

• Review of tentative Supervisory Union contract

City Council

The City Council will discuss a rezoning request for a property on Cherry Hill and the allocation of ARPA funds for youth development. The body is also reviewing a new liquor license application and a proposed fire department service fee ordinance.

• Proposed rezoning of 37415 Cherry Hill from General Industrial (I-2) to Office Business (OB)
• Allocation of ARPA funds for ESCOT Youth Development Organization programming not to exceed $25,000.00
• Purchase of four mobile computers for the Police Department not to exceed $22,000.00
• Proposed ordinance allowing the Fire Department to assess service fees for non-emergency responses
• Liquor license application for Wicked Pickle Company LLC at 36871 Warren Road

The Westland City Council approved the Consent Calendar, a $1.9 M voucher list, and moved a public hearing date for the Brownfield Plan. It also adopted an ordinance allowing the Fire Department to charge fees for non‑emergency services, approved a new Class C liquor license for Wicked Pickle Company, and authorized up to $25,000 of ARPA funds for the ESCOT Youth Development Organization. Additionally, the council rezoned a property at 37415 Cherry Hill to an Office Business District. All actions were carried unanimously except one vote where Councilmember Hart abstained.

• Approved Consent Calendar items, including fireworks tent permit and police computers (unanimous)
• Approved voucher list totaling $1,917,770.23 (unanimous)
• Moved Brownfield Plan public hearing to June 2 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 50‑185‑189 to allow Fire Dept. service fee (unanimous)
• Approved new Class C liquor license for Wicked Pickle Company at 36871 Warren Road (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $25,000 ARPA funds for ESCOT Youth Development Organization (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 37415 Cherry Hill from I‑2 to Office Business District (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of study session held May 12 2025 (Ayes: Bauman, Hornbuckle, Rutkowski, Wishart, Sampey, McDermott; Hart abstained)

Disability Advocacy Committee

The Disability Advocacy Committee will meet to review goals for 2025 and discuss a Farmers Market table. Chief Diversity Officer Paschal Eze is scheduled to provide an update.

• Goals for 2025
• Farmers Market Table
• Update from Chief Diversity Officer Paschal Eze

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will meet to approve minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. There is no new business listed on the agenda.

• Approval of February 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with ayes from Wilson, Stachow, Nicholson, and Williams and no nays. The Board then adjourned the meeting unanimously after a motion by Wilson, supported by Stachow.

• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from April 8, 2025, and approve vouchers. The agenda also includes a training discussion, director comments, and time for public comment. No specific projects, contracts, or financial decisions are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2025 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers (amounts not specified)
• Training discussion for board members
• Director and board member comments

The board approved the payment of TIFA/BRA vouchers totaling $660,503.56. The motion was made by Tyranski, supported by West, and carried unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 a.m. unanimously.

• Approved $660,503.56 TIFA/BRA voucher payments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 8, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:28 a.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a study session to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget and a city vehicle policy. No formal votes are expected as this is a discussion-only meeting. Public comment will be heard.

• Discussion of the proposed 2025-2026 budget
• Review and discussion of the City Vehicle Policy

The Westland City Council met on May 12, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. for a study session on the proposed 2025‑26 budget and city vehicle policy. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board will hold a regular meeting to review investment performance reports for the first quarter of 2025 and discuss a disability retirement ordinance (DRO) case for Kenyon. The board will also consider approving minutes from the April 2025 meeting and invoices to COW, Nyhart, and Lisa Eggers.

• Review of 1Q 2025 Performance Report and April Market Update
• Discussion of DRO - Kenyon under Legal Report
• Approval of April 14, 2025 Regular & Closed Meeting Minutes
• Approval of payment of invoices to COW, Nyhart (2), Lisa Eggers
• Presentation from Garcia Hamilton & Associates

Planning Commission

The Westland Planning Commission will review and recommend approval of the proposed Capital Improvements Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. They will also consider a rezoning from Industrial to Office Business on Cherry Hill, several site plans and special land use requests, and a meeting rescheduling. Public hearings are closed for each item and normal rules are waived.

• Consideration of Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2025-2026
• Proposed rezoning from I-2 to OB at 37415 Cherry Hill
• Special land use for truck and trailer parking at 37925 Florence
• Site plan for a retail plaza at 35937 Ford Rd
• Addition for a new parish social hall at 821 N Newburgh Rd

The commission approved the April 8 minutes and removed a withdrawn case from the agenda. It recommended the Capital Improvements Plan, a rezoning from I‑2 to OB, a retail plaza site plan, and a parish social hall site plan be sent to City Council for approval, all subject to departmental requirements. The June 3 meeting was rescheduled to June 4.

• Approved April 8 minutes (8-0-1 abstention)
• Removed withdrawn Case #1933C from agenda (approved by acclamation)
• Recommended Capital Improvements Plan be forwarded to City Council (9-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 37415 Cherry Hill to OB be forwarded to City Council (9-0)
• Recommended retail plaza site plan at 35937 Ford Rd be forwarded to City Council (9-0)
• Recommended parish social hall site plan at 821 N Newburgh Rd be forwarded to City Council (9-0)
• Rescheduled June 3 Planning Commission meeting to June 4, 2025 (9-0)

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 budget as the main new business item. The consent calendar includes routine approvals for temporary fireworks tents at two shopping centers, furniture for a new fire station ($163,712.47), and renewal of the financial management system ($114,480). Other items include a site plan and special land use for a nursing and rehabilitation center at 1155 North Wayne Road, and approval of the CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan for 2025-26. The council will also consider setting a public hearing date for a proposed brownfield plan for Presbyterian Villages of Michigan.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025-26 budget
• Site plan and special land use for nursing and rehabilitation center at 1155 North Wayne Road
• Temporary fireworks tent at Brix-West Ridge Shopping Center, 35645 Warren Road, with waiver from 7-day limit
• Purchase of furniture for new Fire Station No.2 – not to exceed $163,712.47
• Renewal of City’s financial management system – $114,480 for one-year subscription

The council approved the consent calendar, a $2,310,686.55 voucher list, and a site plan for a nursing and rehabilitation center. It also approved contracts for park improvements, use agreements for Westland Mall and a precinct facility, reappointed members to the Downtown Development Authority and Economic Development Corporation, and adopted the 2025‑2026 CDBG/HOME program action plan. Additionally, the council set early‑voting hours for the 2025 primary and general elections and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved voucher list $2,310,686.55 (unanimous)
• Approved site plan and special land use for nursing and rehabilitation center at 1155 North Wayne Road (unanimous)
• Approved bid for 27 trees and 36 boulders at Public Park, 2301 S. Wildwood Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Parking Lot Use Agreement with Westland Mall (unanimous)
• Confirmed re‑appointment of Aaron Brown to Downtown Development Authority (unanimous)
• Confirmed re‑appointment of Matt Miller to Economic Development Corporation/TIFA/BRA (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 CDBG and HOME Programs Annual Action Plan (Ayes: Bauman, Hart, Hornbuckle, Wishart, McDermott; Nays: Rutkowski, Sampey)

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a study session to discuss economic development with Director Alex Garza and review a proposed ordinance regarding assisted living and rehabilitation facilities. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information only.

• Discussion on economic development with Director Alex Garza
• Review of proposed Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Facility Ordinance

The Westland City Council met on May 5, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. for a study session on the Economic Development & Assisted Living/Rehabilitation Ordinance. The minutes list attendees and the subject but record no motions adopted, approved, denied, or tabled.

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to approve the candidate list and voting systems for the August 5, 2025, City Primary Election. The body will also establish counting boards and authorize accuracy testing for the election.

• Approval of candidate list for the August 5, 2025, City Primary Election
• Establishment of 18 Early Processing and Absentee Voter Counting Boards
• Approval to use the Dominion Voting System
• Authorization for the City Clerk to contract with a vendor for pre-election logic and accuracy testing
• Discussion of election worker pay and compensation for non-government precinct hosts

City Council

The Westland City Council holds a study session to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget. No other agenda items are listed. Public comment will be heard. The meeting is a discussion-only session with no formal votes scheduled.

• Discussion of the proposed 2025-2026 budget

The Westland City Council held a study session on the proposed 2025‑2026 budget. Attendance was recorded, with several members present, absent, or excused. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Council

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Council will meet to discuss a dog park and receive project and park ambassador updates. The body will also hold a discussion regarding PRAC recognition.

• Dog Park discussion
• Project updates
• Park Ambassador update
• PRAC Recognition discussion

The council approved the meeting agenda and minutes unanimously. Two items—the dog‑park nonresident fee discussion and the PRAC recognition reimbursement—were both tabled. The scheduled PRAC meeting was moved from May 27 to June 2, and the council adjourned the session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled dog‑park nonresident fee discussion (unanimous)
• Tabled PRAC recognition reimbursement discussion (Sullivan, Obie, Myers Yes; Berghuis, Gilbert abstained)
• Moved May 27 PRAC meeting to June 2 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting after motion passed

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget. This is a discussion-based meeting and no final votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Proposed 2025-2026 Budget

The Westland City Council met on April 26, 2025 for a study session on the proposed 2025‑2026 budget. Attendance included the mayor, council members, and department heads. The minutes record no formal approvals, rejections, or votes on budget items.

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority will consider approving a sponsorship for the Craft Beer and Wine Festival at a cost not to exceed $15,000. The board will also approve minutes from the April 3 special meeting and approve vouchers. A training discussion and comments from the director, citizens, and board members are on the agenda.

• Approval of Craft Beer and Wine Festival sponsorship up to $15,000
• Approval of minutes from special meeting on April 3, 2025
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion
• Director’s comments

The Downtown Development Authority approved the minutes from the April 3 special meeting, authorized voucher payments totaling $47,755.82, and approved a Craft Beer and Wine Festival sponsorship of up to $15,000. All motions passed unanimously, and the board adjourned at 8:28 a.m.

• Approved minutes from the April 3, 2025 special meeting (unanimously)
• Approved voucher payments totaling $47,755.82 (unanimously)
• Approved Craft Beer and Wine Festival sponsorship not to exceed $15,000 (unanimously)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:28 a.m. (unanimously)

City Council

The Westland City Council will discuss several land-use requests and infrastructure bids. Key items include the allocation of ARPA funds for sidewalk connectivity and the purchase of a new ambulance.

• Allocation of up to $400,000 in ARPA funds for the Cherry Hill Sidewalk Connectivity Project
• Purchase of one ambulance for the Fire Department not to exceed $293,943.00
• Bid for Dorsey Center parking lot replacement from TBD Construction not to exceed $58,240.00
• Special Land Use requests for a pet crematorium at 38092 Abruzzi Drive and a Dunkin Donuts at 34215 Ford Road
• Public Hearing for the 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) HOME Annual Plan

The Westland City Council adopted a resolution allocating up to $400,000 from ARPA funds for the Cherry Hill Sidewalk Connectivity Project. It also approved the purchase of a new fire department ambulance for up to $293,943. Several special land‑use and site‑plan requests were approved, while a bid for park landscaping was tabled.

• Approved Consent Calendar, including three construction bids up to $58,240, $17,540, $34,833 (unanimously carried)
• Approved voucher list totaling $2,568,427.73 (unanimously carried)
• Adopted resolution allocating up to $400,000 ARPA funds for Cherry Hill Sidewalk Connectivity Project (unanimously carried)
• Approved purchase of one ambulance for Fire Department, amount not to exceed $293,943 (unanimously carried)
• Approved special land use for proposed pet crematorium at 38092 Abruzzi Drive (unanimously carried)
• Approved special land use for proposed church and fellowship hall at 220/230 South Venoy (unanimously carried)
• Approved site plan and special land use for proposed Dunkin Donuts drive‑thru at 34215 Ford Road (unanimously carried)
• Tabled bid to install 19 trees and 36 boulders at Public Park, 2301 S. Wildwood Ave (Ayes: Hart, Hornbuckle, Rutkowski, Wishart, Sampey; Nays: Bauman, McDermott)

Library Board

The Westland Library Board will vote on a supervisory unit contract, consider policy updates, and discuss IMLS funding. They will also approve minutes and bills for March 2025, and address director vacation time.

• Vote on Supervisory Unit contract
• Policy updates discussion
• IMLS Funding as new business
• Approval of bills for March 2025
• Director vacation time consideration

Zoning Board of Appeals

The April 16, 2025 regular Zoning Board of Appeals meeting has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to consider. The next meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2025.

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board will discuss fiduciary insurance, approve final benefit calculations, and review consultant and legal reports. No significant policy changes or budget items are on the agenda.

• Fiduciary insurance review by Segal representatives
• Approval of final FAC and benefit calculation for Kristopher Richardson
• Payment of invoices to Robinson, Mariner, and Lisa Eggers
• Consultant report on March market update and small cap search
• Legal report on duty disability update, 314 qualification opinion, and board policy update

City Council

This is a study session where the City Council will review the proposed 2025-2026 budget. Departments including Clerk, District Court, Assessing, Youth Assistance, Innovation & Technology, Law, and Public Services/Neighborhood Services will present. A public comment period is included.

• Discussion of proposed 2025-2026 budget
• Presentations from Clerk, District Court, Assessing, Youth Assistance, Innovation & Technology, Law, and Public Services/Neighborhood Services
• Public comment period scheduled

The Westland City Council met on April 12, 2025 for a study session. Attendees included the council president, mayor, finance chief, and various department heads. No motions, votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget. No votes are expected; this is a discussion and public comment opportunity. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Discussion of proposed 2025-2026 budget

The Westland City Council met on April 12, 2025 for a study session regarding the proposed 2025‑2026 budget. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will vote on approving a Brownfield Plan for Presbyterian Villages of Michigan and an amendment to the Eloise Brownfield Plan. The board will also approve minutes from March 11, 2025, vouchers, and hold a training discussion. Routine procedural items include director, citizens', and board members' comments.

• Approval of Brownfield Plan for Presbyterian Villages of Michigan
• Approval of amendment to Eloise Brownfield Plan
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2025, regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved the payment of $58,800.55 in TIFA/BRA vouchers. It also approved the minutes from the March 11 meeting, the Brownfield Plan for Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, and an amendment to the Eloise Brownfield Plan. The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 a.m.

• Approved March 11 minutes (motion carried, Catallo abstained)
• Approved $58,800.55 TIFA/BRA voucher payments (unanimous)
• Approved Brownfield Plan for Presbyterian Villages of Michigan (motion carried, Catallo abstained)
• Approved amendment to Eloise Brownfield Plan (motion carried, Catallo abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:31 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several site plans and special land use approvals. The body will also discuss a potential rezoning of a property on Abruzzi Dr from residential to light industrial. A work session to review commission by-laws is being considered for May 6, 2025.

• Case #1707J: Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 1155 N Wayne Road
• Case #1453H: Church and Fellowship Hall at 220 & 230 S Venoy
• Case #2274: Dunkin Donuts Drive-thru Restaurant at 34215 Ford Rd
• Case #1608A: Pet Crematorium at 38092 Abruzzi Dr
• Case #1055C: Rezoning from R-3 Mixed Residential to I-1 light Industrial at 38272 Abruzzi Dr

The commission approved motions to untable old business, change the order of the day, and adopt the March 4 minutes. It then voted to forward recommendations to City Council approving a nursing home, a church use of a retail space, a Dunkin Donuts drive‑through, and a pet crematorium. The rezoning request was withdrawn and the commission voted to table the matter indefinitely.

• Approved motion to untable old business (unanimous)
• Approved motion to change the orders of the day (unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (8 ayes)
• Recommended approval of nursing & rehabilitation center site plan (8 ayes)
• Recommended approval of church special‑use petition (8 ayes)
• Recommended approval of Dunkin Donuts drive‑through site plan (8 ayes)
• Recommended approval of pet crematorium special‑use petition (8 ayes)
• Tabled rezoning petition indefinitely (6 ayes)

City Council

The Westland City Council will consider a consent calendar with routine approvals including minutes, event permits, software renewals, and several ordinances. In new business, the council will vote on multi-year contracts for animal sheltering ($136,398) and assessing services ($552,591), allocate $100,000 in ARPA funds for youth athletics, and adopt resolutions for liquor licenses at two city events. The meeting also includes public comment and proclamations for Autism Awareness, National Police Week, and Public Works Week.

• Adoption of Ordinance 248-A-117 rezoning from Garden Apartment Residential to General Commercial Business for a multi-family development north of Warren Road, east of Merriman Road.
• Adoption of Ordinance 248-A-118 rezoning from Single-Family Residential to Office Business District at 32730 Palmer Road.
• Approval of a $552,591 professional services agreement extension with WCA Assessing for three years.
• Approval of a $136,398 three-year animal sheltering agreement with the Michigan Humane Society.
• Allocation of up to $100,000 in ARPA funds for Westland Youth Athletic Association programming assistance.

The Westland City Council approved the Consent Calendar, adopted several new ordinances, and authorized multiple contracts and funding allocations. It also granted one‑day and two‑day liquor licenses for upcoming community events. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar items including event permits and road closures (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 101-G-9-3 to prohibit certain inhalant uses (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinances 248-A-117 and 248-A-118 updating commercial and residential zoning (unanimous)
• Renewed employee attendance software subscription up to $16,400.09 (unanimous)
• Renewed city website webhosting agreement up to $13,944.66 (unanimous)
• Approved cybersecurity service contract up to $13,725.00 (unanimous)
• Approved WCA Assessing Department services extension up to $552,591.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $100,000 ARPA funds for Westland Youth Athletic Association programming (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss event management and sponsorship for the 2025 Blues, Brews, and Barbecue. The board will also address a member resignation and a meeting date change.

• Resolution regarding 2025 Blues, Brews, and Barbecue sponsorship, management, and finances
• Resignation of Hassan Saab
• Rescheduling of May 22nd, 2025 meeting to May 29th, 2025
• Approval of vouchers

The Downtown Development Authority approved the minutes from the February 27 meeting. It then approved $10,401.95 in voucher payments to CoStar, IVSCOMM, BERL’S, Modern Consulting, and SME. Additional actions included approving the 2025 Blues, Brews, and Barbecue event sponsorship, accepting Hassan Saab’s resignation, and moving the May 22 meeting to May 29. The meeting adjourned at 8:36 a.m.

• Approved February 27 minutes (motion carried, one abstention)
• Approved $10,401.95 voucher payments to five vendors (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Blues, Brews, and Barbecue event sponsorship (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Hassan Saab (unanimous)
• Rescheduled May 22 DDA meeting to May 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:36 a.m. (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve vouchers and a resolution concerning the 2025 Blues, Brews, and Barbecue event. The board will also discuss training and reschedule a May meeting.

• Resolution regarding 2025 Blues, Brews, and Barbecue event sponsorship, management, and finances
• Approval of vouchers
• Rescheduling the May 22, 2025 meeting to May 29, 2025

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will hold a routine meeting including approval of agenda and minutes from January 28, 2025, a director's report, and discussion of old business (Commission Project). The primary substantive item is a discussion of a rental stipend under new business. The meeting concludes with general discussion and adjournment.

• Discussion of rental stipend (New Business)
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2025
• Commission Project (Old Business)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Council

This is a routine meeting of the Westland Parks and Recreation Advisory Council. The agenda includes only procedural items and general discussions, with no specific proposals, votes, or financial decisions scheduled.

• PRAC Recognition Discussion
• Project Updates
• Program Promotion

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Council voted 4‑1 to request $50 per person from finance to reimburse board members for uniform shirts or jackets. The remainder of the meeting provided project and program updates but contained no further decisions.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Minutes approved unanimously
• Approve $50 per person reimbursement for PRAC uniform items (vote 4-1)

Local Development Finance Authority

The Westland Local Development Finance Authority will meet to consider approving its FY 2025-2026 budget, along with minutes from the prior meeting and routine vouchers. A training discussion is also scheduled. No dollar amounts or project-specific details are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of FY 2025-2026 LDFA Budget
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2024 meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

The board approved the minutes from the December 13, 2024 meeting. It approved a $2,500 voucher to Plante & Moran LLC. The FY 2025‑2026 LDFA budget was approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 a.m.

• Approved minutes from Dec 13, 2024 meeting (passed)
• Approved $2,500 voucher to Plante & Moran LLC (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 LDFA budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:38 a.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review two petitions for variances from Ordinance 248. The board will discuss requests regarding property setbacks, lot coverage, and the legality of a residential use in a commercial district.

• Petition #2974: Request for side yard, rear yard, and lot coverage variances for a home addition at 29857 Matthew
• Petition #2975: Request for a use variance to allow a single-family dwelling to continue at 1453 S. Merriman in a CB-1 district

The board granted a 1.69‑foot side yard setback, a 23.35‑foot rear yard setback, and a 5.39% lot‑coverage variance for a proposed addition at 29857 Matthews, voting 5‑1. It also approved a use variance for the single‑family residence at 1453 S. Merriman, with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting were adopted by a 5‑0 vote, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 1.69‑ft side yard, 23.35‑ft rear yard, and 5.39% lot‑coverage variances for 29857 Matthews (5‑1)
• Approved use variance for 1453 S. Merriman (6‑0)
• Adopted minutes of Dec 18, 2024 meeting (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board will consider approving minutes from January 2024 and bills for January and February 2025. They will receive updates on strategic planning, the trespassing/patron behavior policy, penal fines, and Friends of the Library. New business includes discussion of the 2025/2026 budget, union negotiations, new positions and vacancies, contract patron cards, and the director's vacation time.

• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2024
• Approval of bills for January and February 2025
• Policy update on trespassing and patron behavior
• Discussion of 2025/2026 budget
• Union negotiations update

City Council

The Westland City Council will vote on a rezoning request to allow townhouses at 37433 Beechwood, along with several other land-use proposals including a car wash and a serpentarium. Consent items include a $46,836 mulch contract, software license renewals, and a property tax exemption for affordable housing. A public hearing date for federal housing grants is also to be set.

• Rezoning from R-2 (single-family) to THR (townhouse) at 37433 Beechwood, north of Ford Road
• Special land use for a serpentarium (reptile exhibit) at 958 N. Newburgh
• Special land use and site plan for an automobile washing establishment at 6501 N. Wayne Road
• Proposed land division at 35857 Joy Road, south side of Joy west of Newburgh
• PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) resolution for affordable housing at 31627 Palmer Road at 4% of shelter rents through 2051

The Westland City Council approved the consent calendar, including contracts for mulch services, software licenses, and a fee waiver, and set a public hearing for the CDBG/HOME plan. It also approved a PILOT for a Palmer Road property, confirmed two Building Authority reappointments, and approved rezoning, land division, site plan, and special land use requests. One reappointment failed on a 3-4 vote.

• Approved consent calendar including mulch contract ($46,836), Microsoft license renewal ($20,011.20), and NearMap subscription ($18,530) (unanimous)
• Approved voucher list totaling $7,903,284.05 (unanimous)
• Set April 21, 2025 as public hearing for CDBG/HOME Annual Plan (unanimous)
• Approved PILOT for 31627 Palmer Road at 4% of shelter rents until 2051 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Steve Smith to Building Authority (unanimous)
• Rejected Roger Shifflett's Building Authority reappointment (3-4)
• Confirmed Robert Fritz to Building Authority (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 37433 Beechwood to THR (unanimous)

City Council

This is a study session of the Westland City Council focused solely on discussion of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds. No formal votes or decisions are expected; the session is for informational dialogue only.

• Discussion of CDBG/HOME Fund allocation and uses

The Westland City Council met for a study session on March 17, 2025, to discuss the CDBG/HOME Fund. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the session was informational only.

Civil Service Commission

The Westland Civil Service Commission will vote on extending the current Civil Service Laborer Eligibility List through September 30, 2025. The commission will also discuss establishing a testing process for a new list, including allowing the HR Director to set testing dates within six months, approving a minimum test score for verbal interviews, and awarding additional points to applicants with a current valid CDL.

• Extend current Civil Service Laborer Eligibility List through September 30, 2025
• Establish testing process to create new Laborer Eligibility List
• HR Director to determine testing dates within six months, report at June 19, 2025 meeting
• Approve minimum test score for applicant to proceed to verbal interview
• Award additional points for Laborer applicants with a current valid CDL

The Westland Civil Service Commission approved extending the General Laborer Eligibility expiration date to September 30, 2025. They also approved starting the application and testing process for a new general laborer eligibility list within the next 6 months, agreeing to interview the top 40 candidates with a written score of 65% or higher and add 5% to applicants' scores if they have a CDL-A license.

• Approved the agenda for March 11, 2025
• Approved the January 16, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Extended the General Laborer Eligibility expiration date to September 30, 2025
• Approved starting the application and testing process for a new general laborer eligibility list within 6 months
• Agreed to interview the top 40 candidates with a written score of 65% or higher
• Agreed to add 5% to applicants' overall score if they had a CDL-A license at time of application
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:10 p.m.

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to approve budgets for the FY 2025-2026 period for both TIFA and the BRA. The board will also consider funding for a paving project on Hambelton Street.

• Funding for Hambelton Street Paving Project
• FY 2025-2026 TIFA Budget
• FY 2025-2026 BRA Budget

The Westland TIFA board unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 TIFA and BRA budgets, funded the Hambelton Street Paving project with a 20% contingency allowance, and approved $17,742.22 in vouchers. All actions were carried unanimously with no discussion or public comment.

• Approved minutes from February 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved TIFA/BRA vouchers totaling $17,742.22 (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Hambelton Street Paving project with 20% contingency (unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2025-2026 TIFA Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2025-2026 BRA Budget (unanimous)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board will vote on approving Police Officer Adam Tardif's service retirement application and benefit calculation, and will review the June 30, 2024 annual actuarial valuation. They will also set the annual interest rate on employee contributions and approve invoices to Comerica, Nyhart, and Lisa Eggers. The meeting includes updates on a custodial RFI, February market conditions, and a non-core real estate search.

• Approval of application for service retirement for Police Officer Adam Tardif
• Review of June 30, 2024 annual actuarial valuation
• Approval of annual interest rate on employee contributions
• Approval of payment of invoices to Comerica, Nyhart, Lisa Eggers
• Consultants report on custodial RFI and non-core real estate search

Planning Commission

The Westland Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several requests including a rezoning for townhouses, a serpentarium, an auto wash, and a nursing center. A land division and a meeting date change are also on the agenda.

• Proposed rezoning from R5 to THR at 37433 Beechwood (Raghda Awad)
• Special land use for a serpentarium at 958 N Newburgh (Michael Wilson)
• Site plan and special land use for an auto wash at 6501 N Wayne Road (Brandon Kassab)
• Site plan and special land use for a nursing center at 1155 N Wayne Road (Eltan Frank)
• Proposed land division at 35857 Joy Rd (Richard Larabee)

The Westland Planning Commission voted to recommend approval for four development proposals: a rezoning for eight townhouses at 37433 Beechwood, a land division at 35857 Joy Rd, a serpentarium at 958 N Newburgh, and a car wash at 6501 N Wayne Road. The commission tabled a proposed nursing and rehabilitation center at 1155 N Wayne Road until the next meeting, following resident concerns. The commission also rescheduled its April 1 meeting to April 8, 2025, and tabled a bylaw review amendment.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for rezoning at 37433 Beechwood to allow eight attached townhouses (Case #1683A).
• Approved recommendation to City Council for land division at 35857 Joy Rd into two buildable single-family parcels (Case #2273).
• Approved recommendation to City Council for special land use approval for a serpentarium at 958 N Newburgh (Case #2055B).
• Approved recommendation to City Council for site plan and special land use approval for a car wash at 6501 N Wayne Road (Case #1941I).
• Tabled the site plan and special land use request for a nursing and rehabilitation center at 1155 N Wayne Road until the next meeting (Case #1707J).
• Rescheduled the April 1, 2025 regular meeting to April 8, 2025 at 6 PM.
• Tabled a motion to amend the bylaw review period to be reviewed annually until the next meeting.

City Council

The City Council will consider a $1,000,000 MDOT grant to enhance intersections at Warren & Wayne and Central City & Wayne, with a $200,000 local match from the Meter Act budget. The council also will vote on a $293,952 street sweeper purchase, two rezoning requests (including one for a multi-family development on Warren Road), and a land division at 32730 Palmer Road. Several routine consent items are on the agenda, including a one-day liquor license for a church event and a golf cart leasing agreement.

• Approval of MDOT grant for $1,000,000 to improve Warren & Wayne and Central City & Wayne intersections
• Purchase of one street sweeper from M-Tech for $293,952
• Rezoning of 32730 Palmer Rd from OB to R2 (single-family residential)
• Rezoning of parcel on Warren Rd from CB-3 to GAR (garden apartment residential) for multi-family development
• Land division at 32730 Palmer Rd into three buildable single-family parcels

The Westland City Council approved a $1,000,000 MDOT grant to enhance intersections at Warren & Wayne and Central City & Wayne, with the city funding the remaining $200,000 from the Metro Act budget. The council also approved two rezoning requests: one at 32730 Palmer Rd from office to single-family residential, and another on Warren Rd east of Merriman Rd from commercial to garden apartment residential. All votes were unanimous, and the consent calendar, voucher list, and minutes were approved as presented.

• Approved consent calendar including beer permit for Saint Mary's Polka Mass, Teleflex as sole EMS vendor, and 31 golf cart lease with Pifer, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved voucher list totaling $3,982,482.48 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of closed study session Feb 18, 2025 (4-0, Hart abstained)
• Approved minutes of regular meeting Feb 18, 2025 (4-0, Hart abstained)
• Approved purchase of replacement street sweeper from M-Tech, not to exceed $293,952 (unanimous)
• Approved MDOT grant #25-5042 for $1,000,000 for intersection enhancements (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 32730 Palmer Rd from OB to R2 (unanimous)
• Approved land division at 32730 Palmer Rd (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority will consider approving its FY2025-2026 budget, a one-year contract extension with Gooseworks, LLC for up to $7,700, and a $6,500 replacement of the Farmers Market wireless network. The board will also approve minutes and vouchers, and hold a training discussion.

• Approval of FY2025-2026 DDA Budget
• One-year contract extension with Gooseworks, LLC (not to exceed $7,700)
• Farmers Market Wireless Network replacement from GHA Technologies, Inc. (not to exceed $6,500)
• Approval of minutes from January 23rd regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers

The Westland Downtown Development Authority approved its Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, a one-year contract extension with Gooseworks, LLC (not to exceed $7,700), and replacement of the Farmers Market wireless network from GHA Technologies (not to exceed $6,500). The board also approved minutes from the January 23rd meeting and payments totaling $24,100.56. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 DDA Budget (unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract extension with Gooseworks, LLC up to $7,700 (unanimous)
• Approved Farmers Market wireless network replacement from GHA Technologies up to $6,500 (unanimous)
• Approved payments totaling $24,100.56 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss the allocation of remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

• Discussion on allocation of remaining ARPA funds

The Westland City Council held a study session on February 25, 2025, to discuss the allocation of remaining ARPA funds. No formal votes or decisions were made during this session; it was a discussion-only meeting.

Board of Ethics

The Westland Board of Ethics will hold a regular meeting with only procedural items. The board will consider approving the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting. No new business is listed. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting

The Westland Board of Ethics held a regular meeting on February 20, 2025, with a quorum present. The board approved the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting, with one abstention. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Approved minutes of November 21, 2024 meeting (3-0, Williams abstained)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025 has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for March 19, 2025.

Library Board

The William P. Faust Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve January 2025 bills and minutes from January 2024, receive updates on strategic planning and trespassing policy, and discuss new business including contract patron cards, personnel committee matters, union negotiations, and the 2025/26 budget.

• Approval of bills for January 2025
• Policy update: trespassing policy
• Discussion of union negotiations
• Discussion of 2025/26 budget
• Update on penal fines and Friends of the Library

City Council

This is a closed study session of the Westland City Council. The only agenda item is discussion of litigation strategy in the case Zaydan vs Westland, including material exempt from disclosure under state law. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of litigation strategy in Zaydan vs Westland

City Council

The Westland City Council will set a public hearing date for the proposed 2025-2026 budget, currently suggested for May 5, 2025. The council will also hold a public hearing and consider approval of a precinct realignment plan. New business includes a proposed settlement in the Zaydan v. City of Westland litigation, discussed in closed session. The consent calendar includes renewals for GIS software ($9,868.60), policy management ($17,435.98), and investigative technology ($20,600), along with purchases of fire department tablets ($8,549.91) and acceptance of an election security grant ($39,000).

• Set public hearing date for 2025-2026 budget (May 5, 2025)
• Public hearing and potential approval of precinct realignment plan
• Approval of litigation settlement in Zaydan v. City of Westland
• Renewal of ESRI GIS licensing subscription ($9,868.60)
• Acceptance of 2024 Physical Security and Election Resiliency Grant ($39,000)

The Westland City Council approved the precinct realignment plan after a public hearing, and unanimously passed the consent calendar including several subscription renewals and a grant. They also approved the voucher list, settled litigation, purchased fire department tablets, and set a budget hearing date.

• Approved precinct realignment plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including ESRI, Power DMS, Cellebrite renewals, and $396,000 election security grant (unanimous)
• Approved voucher list totaling $4,243,214.11 (unanimous)
• Approved litigation settlement in Zaydan v City of Westland (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 9 fire department tablets for $8,549.91 (unanimous)
• Set May 5, 2025 as public hearing date for proposed 2025-2026 budget (unanimous)

Disability Advocacy Committee

The Disability Advocacy Committee will meet to establish its 2025 meeting schedule and goals. The committee will also hold an election of officers and receive an update from Chief Diversity Officer Paschal Eze.

• Election of officers
• Establishment of 2025 goals
• Determination of 2025 meeting schedule
• Update from Chief Diversity Officer Paschal Eze

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet to approve vouchers and discuss training. The board is considering a one-year contract extension for a specific vendor.

• One-year contract extension with Gooseworks, LLC not to exceed $3,500.00

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority approved the payment of TIFA/BRA vouchers totaling $286,300.28, which included payments to multiple vendors such as Sole ($265,500), Highland Landscape, and DTE. The board also approved a one-year contract extension with Gooseworks, LLC for an amount not to exceed $3,500. Both motions carried unanimously. The meeting included discussions on the Westland Mall property, Nankin Square project, and a potential art sponsorship opportunity, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting (Tyranski abstained)
• Approved TIFA/BRA vouchers totaling $286,300.28 (unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract extension with Gooseworks, LLC up to $3,500 (unanimous)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board will meet to approve January meeting minutes and pay invoices. New business includes a consultant's report on 4Q 2024 performance and a January market update, plus a legal update on a duty disability applicant.

• Approval of invoices for Seizert, Ascensus (2), MMRO, VMT, Lisa Eggers
• Consultant report reviewing 4Q 2024 performance and January market update
• Legal report with federal legislative update and duty disability applicant Matthew Peczynski

Planning Commission

The Westland Planning Commission will hold public hearings and decide on two rezoning requests and one land division. Case #2272 proposes rezoning a parcel on Warren Rd from commercial to garden apartment residential. Cases #2271 and #2271A involve rezoning and dividing a property at 32730 Palmer Rd from office to single-family residential.

• Case #2272: Rezoning from CB-3 to GAR for parcel north of Warren Rd east of Merriman Rd (Steven Hamade)
• Case #2271: Rezoning from OB to R2 at 32730 Palmer Rd (Ejon Cake)
• Case #2271A: Land division at 32730 Palmer Rd
• Public hearing and waiver of normal rules for each case
• Approval of January 7, 2025 minutes

The Westland Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of three rezoning and land division requests to the City Council. These include a rezoning for a multi-family development on Warren Road, a rezoning for single-family homes on Palmer Road, and a related land division. All recommendations are subject to departmental requirements.

• Recommended approval of rezoning from CB-3 to GAR for 1.79 acres on Warren Rd (9-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from OB to R2 for 0.6568 acres at 32730 Palmer Rd (9-0)
• Recommended approval of land division at 32730 Palmer Rd into three single-family parcels (9-0)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 meeting (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent calendar including contracts for a school police liaison, social worker services, EMS billing, a cemetery fencing project ($42,935), a utility study ($34,500), swing sets ($21,727), and cyber training ($8,602), plus budget amendments and a storm water resolution. New business items include approval of a Class C liquor license with Sunday sales and entertainment permit for 30712 Michigan Avenue (Eloise Asylum), an amendment to the Eloise Brownfield Plan, and a closed study session to consult with counsel on pending litigation (Zayden vs Westland). The council will also consider reprogramming CDBG and HOME funds for housing rehabilitation and parks.

• New Class C liquor license, SDM license with Sunday sales, and entertainment permit for Eloise Asylum at 30712 Michigan Avenue
• Approval of $42,935 cemetery fencing project at William Ganong Cemetery
• Seven-year EMS transport and fire service billing contract with EMS Management and Consultants, Inc.
• Reprogramming of CDBG and HOME funds: $70,000 to homeowner rehabilitation, $10,000 to Norwayne Parks, $114,000 to homebuyer assistance and new construction
• Closed session on February 18 to discuss Zayden vs Westland litigation

The Westland City Council approved the consent calendar, including a school police liaison agreement, EMS billing contract, cemetery fencing, cybersecurity training, budget amendments, and storm water maintenance. It also approved a new liquor license for 30712 Michigan Avenue, a social worker services agreement with Hegira Health, a utility study with UFS, swing sets for Jefferson Barns, and a $3.39M voucher list. A motion to reprogram CDBG and HOME funds passed 6-1, with Councilwoman Sampey dissenting. The council also scheduled a closed session for February 18, 2025, regarding Zayden vs Westland.

• Approved consent calendar including John Glenn HS police liaison, EMS billing contract, cemetery fencing ($42,935), cybersecurity training ($8,602), budget amendments, and storm water resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $3,389,150.92 voucher list (unanimous)
• Approved closed session Feb 18, 2025 for Zayden vs Westland legal consultation (unanimous)
• Approved Hegira Health social worker services for police dept through Sept 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Utility Finance Solutions utility study up to $34,500 (unanimous)
• Approved swing sets for Jefferson Barns up to $21,727.07 (unanimous)
• Approved new Class C liquor license, SDM, Sunday sales, entertainment permit for 30712 Michigan Ave (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG/HOME fund reprogramming (6-1, Sampey opposed)

Election Commission

The Westland Election Commission will consider approving precinct border changes recommended by City Clerk Richard LeBlanc and adopting a new 2025 Precinct / Polling Locations Map that moves multiple voting sites. The meeting includes approval of minutes from January 21, 2025, and a public comment period.

• Approve precinct border changes as recommended by City Clerk Richard LeBlanc
• Adopt 2025 Precinct / Polling Locations Map moving precincts: 1-2 to Hellenic Center, 3 to Holliday Park, 4-5 to Cooper School, 6-7 to Westland Methodist Church, 8-9 to Westland Library, 10-11 to Westland Friendship Center, 12-13 to Dyer Center, 14-15 to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 16-17 to Jefferson Barns Community Center, and 28 to Christ Temple Church
• Approval of January 21, 2025 Election Commission meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the Plante Moran audit presentation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The body will also discuss marijuana litigation.

• Plante Moran Audit Presentation for Fiscal Year June 30, 2024
• Discussion regarding marijuana litigation

The City Council held a study session on January 28, 2025, with presentations on the Plante Moran audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and on marijuana litigation. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session; it was informational only.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Council

The Westland Parks and Recreation Advisory Council will hold a final discussion on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, receive an update on upcoming events and activities, and discuss the parks budget. The meeting includes roll call, agenda approval, and public comment periods.

• Parks and Recreation Master Plan final discussion
• Events and activities update
• Parks budget discussion

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Council (PRAC) was informed that City Council unanimously approved the Parks Master Plan, which will be uploaded to the MDNR website by February 1. The plan brings the city into compliance for MDNR grants, and the director plans to apply for Passport or Trust Fund funding for Hix Park improvements slated for Spring 2026. The council also reviewed a preliminary capital improvement budget list for the 25-26 Parks budget and discussed upcoming events.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• City Council unanimously approved Parks Master Plan (reported)
• Master Plan to be uploaded to MDNR website by Feb 1 (reported)
• Plan to apply for MDNR Passport or Trust Fund for Hix Park improvements (reported)
• Preliminary capital improvement budget list to be sent to Finance Department (reported)

Downtown Development Authority

The Westland Downtown Development Authority will vote on a contract extension with TruGreen not to exceed $6,209.77. They will also approve minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting and discuss training. Other agenda items include approval of vouchers and comments from directors, citizens, and board members.

• Approval of contract extension with TruGreen, not to exceed $6,209.77
• Approval of minutes from the December 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

The Westland Downtown Development Authority approved the December 10, 2024 meeting minutes, $71,299.42 in vouchers, and a contract extension with TruGreen not to exceed $6,209.77, all unanimously. The board also discussed a DDA Plan Amendment, received updates on the Master Plan, Parks and Recreation Master Plan, ARPA funding for the Historic Village, and Central City Park pond remediation, and noted an upcoming budget meeting.

• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $71,299.42 in vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved TruGreen contract extension not to exceed $6,209.77 (unanimous)

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the five-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan for 2025-2029. They will also vote on a proposed land division for Griffith Veterinary Hospital at 36391 Ford Rd. and introduce budget amendments through December 31, 2024. Other items include a zoning ordinance amendment at 2207 Knolson and a bid award for portable toilets.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2025-2029 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Proposed land division for Griffith Veterinary Hospital, 36391 Ford Rd. (PD #1532E)
• Introduction of budget amendments for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
• Adoption of Ordinance 248-A-116 rezoning 2207 Knolson from I-1 to CB-1
• Bid award for portable toilets to Brendel's Septic Tank Services ($100-$140 per unit)

The Westland City Council approved the 2025-2029 Parks and Recreation Five Year Master Plan after a public hearing. They also approved a consent calendar including budget amendments, a portable toilet contract, and a zoning ordinance change. A land division for Griffith Veterinary Hospital was approved, and the council authorized a voucher list of $8,150,118.81.

• Adopted 2025-2029 Parks and Recreation Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including budget amendments, portable toilet bid, and zoning ordinance 248-A-116 (unanimous)
• Approved voucher list of $8,150,118.81 (unanimous)
• Approved land division for Griffith Veterinary Hospital, 36391 Ford Rd. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council holds a study session to review the financial report and related budget amendments through December 31, 2024. This is a discussion item only; no formal votes are expected.

• Discussion of financial report and all budget amendments through December 31, 2024

The City Council held a study session to review the financial report and related budget amendments through December 31, 2024. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the session was informational only.

Election Commission

The Westland Election Commission will meet to discuss proposed precinct changes and consolidation. The board will also consider approval of minutes from the September 16, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Discussion of precinct changes and consolidation
• Approval of minutes from the September 16, 2024 Election Commission meeting
• Public comment period

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from a prior special meeting. The main business items are establishing the commission's meeting dates for 2025 and receiving an update on Laborer and Clerical eligibility lists. The agenda is largely procedural with no proposed ordinances or financial actions.

• Establishment of 2025 Civil Service Commission meeting dates
• Update on Civil Service Laborer and Clerical Eligibility Lists
• Approval of August 23, 2024 Special Meeting minutes

The Civil Service Commission approved its 2025 regular meeting schedule and received an update on laborer and clerical eligibility lists. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Approved 2025 regular meeting dates: March 11, June 19, September 18, December 11 (all at 4:00 p.m.)
• Approved agenda for January 16, 2025
• Approved minutes of August 23, 2024 Special Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for January 15, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for February 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in Westland City Hall.

Library Board

The William P. Faust Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes and bills for November and December 2024, receive updates on strategic planning, patron behavior policy (including police response to trespassing), health insurance, and penal fines, and introduce a new library attorney. Most items are routine administrative approvals and updates.

• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024
• Approval of bills for November and December 2024
• Policy update on patron behavior and police response to trespassing
• Health insurance update
• Introduction of new library attorney Jacquelyn Bona

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority will vote on an amendment to the Eloise Brownfield Plan and consider a contract extension with TruGreen for up to $9,196. The board also will approve a professional services agreement with Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. and discuss training. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and vouchers.

• Approval of contract extension with TruGreen not to exceed $9,196
• Approval of professional services agreement with Governmental Consultant Services, Inc.
• Approval of amendment to the Eloise Brownfield Plan
• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2024 meeting
• Approval of vouchers

The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority approved $853,217.10 in TIFA/BRA vouchers, a contract extension with TruGreen not to exceed $9,196.00, a professional services agreement with Governmental Consultant Services, Inc., and an amendment to the Eloise Brownfield plan. All motions carried, with Allen abstaining on the minutes and the Brownfield amendment. The board also received updates on Nankin Square and discussed economic development topics.

• Approved TIFA/BRA vouchers totaling $853,217.10 (unanimous)
• Approved TruGreen contract extension not to exceed $9,196.00 (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Eloise Brownfield plan (Allen abstained)
• Approved minutes from December 10, 2024 meeting (Allen abstained)

Police and Fire Retirement Board

The Board will discuss a consultants report regarding market updates and portfolio summaries. Members will also receive a legal update on retiree health care litigation currently at the Michigan Supreme Court.

• Payment of invoices for Comerica, Mariner, and Lisa Eggers
• Custody RFI Summary
• December 2024 Market Update
• Update on retiree health care litigation at Michigan Supreme Court

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on three site plan approvals: a retail development at 35833 Ford Road, a land division for Griffith Veterinary Hospital at 36391 Ford Road, and a mosque addition at 27758 Warren Road. The commission will also consider its 2024 annual report and elect officers for the coming year.

• Case #2270: Proposed site plan approval for retail development at 35833 Ford Rd (southwest corner of Ford and Linville)
• Case #1532E: Land division approval for Griffith Veterinary Hospital at 36391 Ford Rd (southeast corner of Ford and Carlson)
• Case #1646B: Site plan approval for proposed mosque addition at 27758 Warren Rd (southeast corner of Warren and Deering)
• Consideration of 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report
• Election of officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and ZBA Liaison reconfirmation

The Westland Planning Commission recommended approval for three development proposals: a retail plaza with a medical office at 35833 Ford Rd, a land division for Griffith Veterinary Hospital at 36391 Ford Rd, and a mosque addition at 27758 Warren Rd. All recommendations were forwarded to City Council with conditions. The commission also approved its 2024 annual report and elected officers for the year.

• Recommended approval of retail site plan at 35833 Ford Rd (9-0)
• Recommended approval of land division for Griffith Veterinary Hospital at 36391 Ford Rd (9-0)
• Recommended approval of mosque addition at 27758 Warren Rd, subject to ZBA variances (9-0)
• Approved 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report (9-0)
• Elected David Rappaport as Chairperson, Ruby Richards as Vice Chairperson, Jessica Hobbs as Secretary, Deanna Stachow as ZBA Liaison

City Council

The Westland City Council will consider a consent calendar including approval of minutes, a bid for the official city newspaper, renewal of CodeRed alert service, introduction of a zoning ordinance amendment at 2207 Knolson, a land division resolution, and a proclamation for Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Under new business, the Council will vote on confirming William Gabriel to the Police & Fire Retirement Board and on four resolutions allocating a total of $400,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for community projects: CERT program, transit bus, Historic Village Park parking lot, and Jaycee Park improvements. The public may address the Council.

• Bid award for official city newspaper to The Marketplace News ($18,000 budgeted)
• Renewal of CodeRed alert service subscription ($8,474.94)
• Introduction of zoning ordinance to rezone 2207 Knolson from I-1 to CB-1
• Resolution to allocate $75,000 in ARPA funds for a transit bus for Westland Friendship Center
• Resolutions to allocate $150,000 each for Historic Village Park parking lot and Jaycee Park improvements

The Westland City Council approved the consent calendar, including a bid for the official city newspaper, a CodeRed alerting subscription, a zoning ordinance introduction, a land division resolution, and a legal settlement. It also approved several ARPA fund allocations for the CERT program, a transit bus, parking lot construction, and park improvements, along with confirming a board appointment and declaring Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

• Approved consent calendar including newspaper bid to The Marketplace News ($18,000) and CodeRed renewal ($8,474.94) (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 248-A-116 to rezone 2207 Knolson from I-1 to CB-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted land division resolution for 5775 N. Dowling Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved settlement in Hovis vs. Westland (unanimous)
• Approved voucher list totaling $5,843,667.03 (unanimous)
• Confirmed William Gabriel to Police & Fire Retirement Board (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA funds: $25,000 for CERT, $75,000 for transit bus, $150,000 for Historic Village Park parking, $150,000 for Jaycee Park (unanimous)
• Declared January 2025 Human Trafficking Prevention Month (unanimous)

City Council

This is a closed study session of the Westland City Council. The only substantive item is a discussion of litigation strategy in the case Hovis vs Westland, and consideration of material exempt from public disclosure under state law. No votes or public decisions are expected.

• Discussion of litigation strategy in Hovis vs Westland
• Consideration of materials exempt from disclosure under MCL 15.268(e) and (h)