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 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

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.

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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.

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 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)

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)

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

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)

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.

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

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.

City Council

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)

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.

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

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)

Planning Commission

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 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)

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.

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 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 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 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

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

EDC/TIFA/BRA

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)

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 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

City Council

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.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Council

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 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 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)

EDC/TIFA/BRA

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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

City Council

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

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.

EDC/TIFA/BRA

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)

Planning Commission

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 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 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 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)

City Council

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.

City Council

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)

Board of Ethics

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 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 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.

Planning Commission

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 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 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.

City Council

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 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 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 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 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)

City Council

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.

City Council

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.

EDC/TIFA/BRA

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 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 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 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)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Council

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 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 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)