Dearborn Heights public meetings in 2022
35 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tue Dec 13, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Council holds closed session, concurs with counsel on Ronan v. Dearborn Heights
The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on December 13, 2022, primarily to discuss the legal case Ronan v. Dearborn Heights. After a closed session, the council unanimously voted to concur with Corporation Counsel on the case. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned shortly after.
- Approved agenda for the special meeting (unanimous)
- Moved to closed session to discuss Ronan v. Dearborn Heights (unanimous)
- Moved back to open session (unanimous)
- Concurred with Corporation Counsel on Ronan v. Dearborn Heights (unanimous)
- Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to move to a Closed Session at 5:34 p.m. so that the City Council may discuss the legal case of Ronan v. Dearborn Heights
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Tue Dec 13, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves $1.63M in claims, DPW contract changes
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a large batch of claims totaling $1,627,875.46, covering various departmental expenses. They also approved changes to the DPW Supervisors Association agreement, authorized publication of amended meeting notices, and approved several service contracts including AT&T FirstNet and Windstream. All motions were adopted unanimously.
- Approved current claims 6-1 through 6-81 totaling $1,627,875.46 (unanimous)
- Approved changes to DPW Supervisors Association agreement (unanimous)
- Authorized publication of Amended Notice of Meetings (unanimous)
- Approved 2020-2021 Watermain Replacement Program Change Order #3, reducing cost by $15,817.88 (unanimous)
- Approved AT&T FirstNet as cell service provider (unanimous)
- Approved amended Windstream phone service agreement (unanimous)
- Approved $5,775 extended maintenance for police in-car cameras (unanimous)
- Renewed business licenses for Anthony's All Car & Truck Sales and Randy's Robindale Bar (unanimous)
Tue Nov 22, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning of 104 Inkster Road lots to RM district
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved the rezoning of 104 lots on Inkster Road from Hickory Court to Terrell Avenue (excluding four specified parcels) from R1 Single Family Residential and O Office Use to RM Multiple Dwelling Residential District, allowing further development. The council also approved a $27,800 bid for boiler replacement at City Hall, amended the FY2022/23 budgets with several fund allocations, and approved the disposal of surplus library equipment. All other motions were procedural or routine approvals.
- Approved rezoning of 104 Inkster Road lots to RM Multiple Dwelling Residential (6-1, Wencel nay)
- Awarded $27,800 bid to Alpha Mechanical Service LLC for City Hall boiler replacement (unanimous)
- Amended FY2022/23 budgets with $194,581 in allocations (unanimous)
- Approved disposal of surplus library equipment (unanimous)
- Approved $2,988 annual payment to Archive Social for social media archiving (unanimous)
- Approved current claims 6-1 through 6-80, removing item 6-36 (unanimous)
- Referred Joey's Law Petition to study session on Nov 29, 2022 (unanimous)
- Authorized MDOT TAP/SEMCOG grant application for Beech Daly pedestrian crossing (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to approve the re-zoning of 104 lots on Inkster Road from Hickory Court to Terrell Avenue with the exception of four lots having the…
5 yea · 1 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Nov 15, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council held special meeting with no substantive public decisions
The City Council conducted a special meeting consisting of procedural motions and a closed session. No substantive policy decisions, budget approvals, or ordinances were acted upon during the open session.
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Moved to closed session at 5:12 p.m. (5-0)
- Moved to open session at 5:50 p.m. (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Ahmad, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to approve the Agenda for the Special Meeting of November 15, 2022 as submitted
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Ahmad to move to a Closed Session at 5:12 p.m
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Constan to move to an Open Session at 5:50 p.m
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Thu Nov 10, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves $826,923 in claims and various service contracts
The City Council approved a series of claims totaling $826,923.23 and authorized payments for a rescue squad and FundingScout services. The council also approved a FOIA management agreement and applied for a high water infrastructure grant.
- Approved current claims 6-1 through 6-51 totaling $826,923.23 (5-0)
- Approved $15,000 budget increase for Building and Engineering overtime (5-0)
- Approved $52,000 total payment to Wade Trim for FundingScout services (4-1)
- Authorized payment for a previously approved rescue squad (5-0)
- Approved NextRequest agreement for FOIA tracking (6-0)
- Referred Quarterly Investment of Funds Report back to administration (6-0)
- Approved application for EGLE 2023 High Water Infrastructure Grant (5-1)
- Renewed business licenses for four entities and approved one food truck application (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Ahmad to approve the Proposal for FundingScout Services between the City and Wade Trim. In addition, authorize the Mayor and Comptroller or Clerk…
4 yea · 1 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Wencel nay
Motion by Councilwoman Bryer, seconded by Councilman Constan to authorize the City’s application for EGLE’s 2023 High Water Infrastructure Grant Program and commit to provide a 20% local match for…
5 yea · 1 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel nay
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Oct 25, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves $983K in claims and Plante & Moran contract
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved current claims totaling $983,231.98, covering various departmental purchases and services. It also approved a revised Professional Services Agreement with Plante & Moran for temporary financial and accounting assistance, with a fee adjustment clause requiring council approval for rate changes. Additionally, the council authorized local match funding for several grant applications related to flood mitigation and water infrastructure projects.
- Approved current claims 6-1 through 6-95 totaling $983,231.98 (unanimous)
- Approved Plante & Moran Professional Services Agreement for temporary finance assistance, with revised fee terms (unanimous)
- Authorized local match funding for grant applications for flood mitigation and water infrastructure projects (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of a refrigerator for Treasurer's Office using American Express Points (unanimous)
- Renewed business license for Van Born Tavern & Grill (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Muscat to approve the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of October 25, 2022 as submitted
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
[context] Gov Cyndi King Plante & Moran Prof.Services $42,720.00 Prof/Con 101-200-817.000 2167279 07/01/22 Grand Total Claims $983,231.98 77 Robert Conrad Shrader Tire & Oil 22-0704114-00 09/27/2022…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
[context] Per Mayor Bazzi communication dated October 18, 2022
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Tue Oct 11, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves sale of city-owned properties and budget amendments
The City Council approved the sale of three city-owned properties to HP Snap and FPJ Investments LLC. The council also authorized several budget increases for watermain and street equipment, accepted a federal justice grant, and extended temporary food use licenses.
- Awarded city-owned properties at 24714 Powers and 5666 Grindley Park to HP Snap and 4693 Universal to FPJ Investments LLC (5-1)
- Approved $449,194.85 in current claims (6-0)
- Approved $47,826.00 increase for 2020-2021 Watermain Replacement Program Change Order #2 (6-0)
- Authorized up to $28,000.00 for Wade-Trim construction material testing and oversight (6-0)
- Approved $18,044.00 payment increase for 2022 Elgin Broom Bear Street Sweeper (6-0)
- Amended FY2022/23 budgets, including a $197,107.00 increase for A.A. Trail Highland Watermain (6-0)
- Accepted $17,609.50 U.S. Department of Justice Justice Assistance Grant (6-0)
- Extended temporary food use and license permission from 45 to 180 days (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Constan, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to award the bid for the Sale of City-Owned Properties to the following firms as the developers: 24714 Powers for $58,100.00 and 5666…
5 yea · 1 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel nay
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Sep 27, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council awards $1.06M street pavement repair contract
The City Council awarded a street pavement repair contract to Angel’s Cement Company and approved over $548,000 in current claims. Other actions included designating the senior citizen status age and approving various public works contracts.
- Awarded Street Pavement Repair Program Contract to Angel’s Cement Company for $1,059,967.50 (6-0)
- Approved current claims 6-1 through 6-66 totaling $548,271.32 (6-0)
- Approved designating 55 years old as the City Senior Citizen Status for federally funded programs (6-0)
- Approved $24,250 contract with Gray’s Outdoor Services, LLC for removal of 97 stumps (6-0)
- Approved $4,407 payment increase for a 2022 F250 with Plow (6-0)
- Confirmed appointment of Madison McDonnell to the Community and Cultural Relations Commission (6-0)
- Granted Star International Academy permission for a Homecoming Parade on October 7, 2022 (6-0)
- Renewed business license for Wes Financial Auto Group at 5952 N. Telegraph Rd. (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Muscat to approve the Amended Agenda for the Regular Meeting of September 27, 2022 as submitted
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
[context] Services 101-226-818.000 $65,000.00 90739617 08/31/22 Grand Total Claims $548,271.32 08/30/22 62 Robert Conrad Shrader Tire & Oil Truck Oil & Supplies Various 166233 05/18/22 57 Court…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
[context] Per City Engineer Dib communication dated September 26, 2022
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilwoman Bryer to concur with the Mayoral appointment of Ms. Madison McDonnell to the Community and Cultural Relations Commission, term to expire March…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to grant permission to Star International Academy to hold their Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., as outlined in…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilwoman Bryer, seconded by Councilman Constan to approve the designation of 55 years old as the City Senior Citizen Status as a base for eligibility to provide federally funded City…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Constan to approve the payment increase of $4,407.00 for the 2022 F250 with Plow originally authorized by City Council Motion 21-449. This amount…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Constan, seconded by Councilwoman Bryer to approve the Department of Public Works, Highway Department to contract stump grinding services from Gray’s Outdoor Services, LLC for…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Tue Sep 13, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Dearborn Heights City Council approves $1.27M in claims and various contracts
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved current claims totaling $1,274,963.29 and awarded an American Rescue Plan consultation contract to BLN Emergency Management. The council also approved budget amendments, a water service contract amendment, a street repair change order, and multiple equipment and grant purchases for the police and fire departments. All recorded votes passed unanimously with six members present and one absent.
- Approved current claims totaling $1,274,963.29 (6-0)
- Awarded American Rescue Plan consultation contract to BLN Emergency Management (6-0)
- Approved Third Amendment to Sublease Agreement with Wayne County for Prosecutor's Office (6-0)
- Approved Amendment #4 to Water Service Contract with Great Lakes Water Authority (6-0)
- Approved Street Repair Contract Change Order #3 with Hardrock Construction for $860,090.00 (6-0)
- Approved FY 2022/23 General Fund and Water/Sewer budget amendments (6-0)
- Accepted AFG Grant and approved purchase of exhaust extraction system and bunker gear for Fire Department (6-0)
- Approved purchase of five squad cars for $175,000 and a 5-year Motorola 911 service agreement for $404,958 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Muscat to approve the Amended Agenda for the Regular Meeting of September 13, 2022 as submitted
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
[context] Services 101-200-818.000 $67,868.29 60576703 8/22/2022 70 FD David Brogan Roger Chapman Tuition Reimbursement 5301.9 Tuition Bk 101-335-825.000 $10,000.00 08/30/22 08/16/22 15 Water Robert…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Constan to award the bid for American Rescue Plan Consultation/Management Services to BLN Emergency Management and authorize the Comptroller’s…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
[context] 0 $251,499.86 241206 8/9/2022 96 PD Jerrod Hart Village Ford Repair Services $486.00 Rep/Maint 101-300-932.000 $251,499.86 249599 8/24/2022 97 Hwy Robert Conrard Wayne County 7/22-Traffic…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilwoman Bryer, seconded by Councilman Muscat to approve Amendment #4 to the Water Service Contract between Great Lakes Water Authority and the City of Dearborn Heights which governs…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to approve the Street Repair Contract Change Order #3 with Hardrock Construction Company in the amount of $860,090.00. In addition, approve…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Constan, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to amend the FY 2022/23 General Fund and Water and Sewer operating budgets, as outlined in 9-E. Per Comptroller King communication dated…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilwoman Bryer to approve the amended contract for the 2022 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Grant for Courts award, in the amount of…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilwoman Bryer, seconded by Councilman Muscat to approve the update to the City of Dearborn Heights Water Distribution Master Plan and Reliability Study as required by the MDEQ. In…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Constan to approve the completion of the 2022 PASER Road Rating Survey. In addition, authorize the Mayor and Comptroller or Clerk to sign the…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Constan, seconded by Councilman Muscat to accept the AFG Grant, and authorize Fire Chief Brogan to sign the required documentation on behalf of the City. In addition, authorize…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Constan to approve the purchase of a Hastings Plymovent Exhaust Extraction System for Fire Headquarters for a total cost of $97,717.00, with…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Constan to approve the purchase of bunker gear from Phoenix Safety Outfitters for a total cost of $22,856.00 to be paid from the Clothing Account…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilwoman Bryer, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to approve the budget amendment for the FY 22-23 Budget to increase the Federal Forfeiture Capital Outlay Account 265-331-981.000 by…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Muscat to approve the 5-year Service Agreement for the new hardware for the 911 Management System with Motorola for a total cost of $404,958.00 to…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Tue Aug 23, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council appoints Roger Farinha as Corporation Counsel
The City Council appointed Roger Farinha as Corporation Counsel and approved several technology service agreements with BAE Networks and SHI Software. The council also approved a rezoning request for a foster care building and authorized over $1.1 million in current claims.
- Appointed Roger Farinha as Corporation Counsel (5-2)
- Approved $1,127,890.14 in current claims (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 5815 Waverly to RM for a foster care building (4-3)
- Approved BAE Networks Managed Service Provider agreement (6-1)
- Approved BAE Networks MS Office 365 migration up to $14,649 (6-1)
- Approved SHI Software Defender for Office 365 agreement up to $5,616 (6-1)
- Approved 2022-2023 Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Budget (unanimous)
- Defeated ordinance to establish a Watersheds Commission (2-5)
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Ahmad, seconded by Councilman Muscat to rescind Council Motion 22-318, the appointment of Ms. Nadia Hamade as Corporation Counsel. In addition, approve the appointment of Mr…
4 yea · 2 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan nay · Wencel nay
Motion by Councilman Ahmad, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to approve the re-zoning of the proposed address of 5815 Waverly from R1 Single Family Residential Use to RM Multiple Dwelling Residential…
4 yea · 2 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan nay · Wencel nay
[context] Per Technology Director Cooper communication dated August 23, 2022
15 yea · 3 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel nay · Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel nay · Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel nay
Motion by Councilman Ahmad, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to move that Proposed Ordinance No. H-22-04, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DEARBORN HEIGHTS, ESTABLISHING A WATERSHEDS COMMISSION TO REPLACE…
4 nay · 2 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun nay · Bryer nay · Constan nay · Wencel nay
Motion by Councilman Ahmad, seconded by Councilman Muscat to renew the Business License for X Drive Auto Sales located at 6528 N. Telegraph, as outlined in 13-A
5 yea · 1 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel nay
Tue Aug 9, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves $1.5M insurance renewal and water meter project
The City Council approved a property and liability insurance renewal and awarded a water meter conversion oversight contract. They also authorized several infrastructure change orders and approved the PY 2022-2023 CDBG Action Plan.
- Approved $1,510,447.00 MMRMA Property and Liability Coverage renewal (6-0)
- Awarded water meter conversion oversight bid to Hennessey Engineers not to exceed $102,960.00 (6-0)
- Approved $149,281.00 change order for Ann Arbor Trail and Highland Avenue watermain improvements (6-0)
- Approved $17,774.59 Studio B Renovation final balancing change order (6-0)
- Approved PY 2022-2023 CDBG Action Plan (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. H-22-03 regarding tree permits and protection (4-2)
- Approved purchase of a 2017 Ford F-150 from Enterprise Fleet Management (6-0)
- Defeated proposal to amend City Charter to add Section 18.21 (2-4)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Constan, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to move that Proposed Ordinance No. H-22- 03, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DEARBORN HEIGHTS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF…
4 yea · 1 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel nay
Motion by Councilman Wencel, seconded by Councilman Muscat to adopt the RESOLUTION PROPOSING AMENDMENT OF DEARBORN HEIGHTS CITY CHARTER TO ADD A NEW SECTION TO BE NUMBERED 18.21; APPROVING BALLOT…
4 nay · 1 yea
Wencel yea · Council Chairman Abdallah nay · Baydoun nay · Bryer nay · Constan nay
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Aug 4, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves lease and $800,000 in repairs for Warren Valley Golf Course
The City Council approved a revised agreement with Issa Brothers, LLC and Revive Golf Management, LLC for the operation of the Warren Valley Golf Course. The agreement is contingent on repair costs for the Certificate of Occupancy remaining at or below $800,000.
- Approved revised lease and operation agreement for Warren Valley Golf Course (5-1)
- Approved spending $800,000 for Warren Valley Golf Course repairs to receive Certificate of Occupancy (5-1)
- Approved Amended Agenda (5-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Constan to approve the Amended Agenda for the Special Meeting of August 4, 2022 as submitted
4 yea · 1 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel nay
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to approve the revised agreement between the City of Dearborn Heights and Issa Brothers, LLC and Revive Golf Management, LLC for the lease…
4 yea · 1 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel nay
Tue Jul 26, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves budget for full-time Corporation Counsel
The City Council approved budget amendments to hire a full-time Corporation Counsel and appointed Nadia Hamade to the role. The council also awarded demolition contracts for two homes and approved several budget transfers and park improvements.
- Approved budget amendments to hire full-time Corporation Counsel (4-2)
- Appointed Nadia Hamade as Corporation Counsel (5-1)
- Awarded $55,204 demolition contract for 24045 and 24095 Currier to Vin-Con, Inc. (6-0)
- Awarded $9,700 demolition oversight contract to Environmental Testing and Consulting (6-0)
- Approved $112,567 for Central Park parking lot resurfacing (6-0)
- Accepted $44,624 from Wayne County for a new electronic marquee sign at Central Park (6-0)
- Approved $2.2M transfer from American Rescue Plan Account to General Fund Pool Account (6-0)
- Denied lease agreement for Warren Valley Golf Course with Issa Brothers, LLC and Revive Golf Management, LLC (2-4)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Budget Amendments for 2022/2023 Corp Council GL Number Description 2022-2023 Activity 2022-2023 Current Budget Amendment Requested 2022-2023 Recommended Amended Budget 101-210-706.000…
3 yea · 2 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan nay · Wencel nay
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Muscat to approve the appointment of Ms. Nadia Hamade as Corporation Counsel, term to begin September 1, 2022, in accordance with Section 5.13(a)…
4 yea · 1 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Wencel yea · Constan nay
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilwoman Bryer to approve the agreement between the City of Dearborn Heights and Issa Brothers, LLC and Revive Golf Management, LLC for the lease…
4 nay · 1 yea · 1 absent
Bryer yea · Council Chairman Abdallah nay · Baydoun nay · Constan nay · Wencel nay · note absent
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to authorize Mayor Bill Bazzi, Comptroller Cynthia King, City Clerk Lynne Marie Zub-Senia and Treasurer Lisa Hicks to sign all necessary…
4 yea · 1 nay
Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea · Council Chairman Abdallah nay
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jul 12, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves Dehart workers compensation settlement
The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting to discuss and approve a workers compensation settlement. Following a closed session, the council voted to accept the recommendation of Corporation Counsel Miotke regarding the Dehart settlement.
- Approved agenda for July 12, 2022 (4-0)
- Moved to closed session for settlement discussion (4-0)
- Returned to open session (4-0)
- Approved Dehart workers compensation settlement recommendation (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilwoman Bryer to approve the Agenda for the Special Meeting of July 12, 2022 as submitted
3 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Bryer yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilwoman Bryer to move to a Closed Session at 5:36 p.m. for DeHart Workers Compensation Settlement presented by Mayor Bazzi, Chief of Staff Hernandez…
3 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Bryer yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Wencel to return to an Open Session at 5:59 p.m
3 yea · 2 absent
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Bryer yea · Wencel yea · Ahmad absent · Baydoun absent
Tue Jul 12, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves property purchases and 180-day moratorium on used car lots
The City Council approved the purchase of five properties from the Wayne County Tax Foreclosure List and enacted a 180-day moratorium on new used car lots. Additionally, the council authorized the purchase of 27 laptops for election security and approved various city claims and school homecoming parades. A motion to amend the budget for a new Corporation Counsel position failed due to insufficient votes.
- Approved $1.33M in city claims (4-0)
- Denied budget amendment for Corporation Counsel (3-1)
- Approved Annapolis High School homecoming parade (4-0)
- Approved Crestwood High School homecoming parade (4-0)
- Approved purchase of five tax-foreclosed properties (4-0)
- Approved 180-day moratorium on used car lots (4-0)
- Approved $20,621.79 for 27 election security laptops (4-0)
- Renewed business license for Cooper’s Garage (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Inc 2021/22 Sidewalk Program 1546 3 Budget Amendments for 2022/2023 Corp Council GL Number Description 2022-2023 Activity 2022-2023 Current Budget Amendment Requested 2022-2023 Recommended…
2 yea · 1 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Bryer yea · Wencel nay
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 28, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting for a labor discussion
The City Council met in a special session to conduct a labor discussion. Following the approval of the agenda, the council moved into a closed session and subsequently returned to an open session before adjourning.
- Approved agenda for June 28, 2022 special meeting (unanimous)
- Approved move to closed session for labor discussion (7-0)
- Returned to open session (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to move to a Closed Session at 5:37 p.m. for a labor discussion presented by Mayor Bazzi, Chief of Staff Hernandez, Human Resource Director…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Ahmad, seconded by Councilwoman Bryer to return to an Open Session at 6:18 p.m
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Tue Jun 28, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Dearborn Heights council approves $1.14M five-year police camera contract with Axon
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a five-year, $1,142,413.32 agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body-worn and in-car police cameras, with an initial warrant of $154,405.00. Council also approved a $112,567.00 contract with Al's Asphalt Paving Co. Inc. to resurface the Central Park Parking Lot and a $2,362.50 purchase of a recumbent bike from All Pro-Fitness Things. Council approved an agreement with the Dearborn Heights Public Employees Association (DHPEA/TPOAM) on a 6-1 vote, with Councilman Wencel opposed, and approved budget amendments to the FY 2021/2022 General Fund and Confiscated Monies Fund on a 6-1 vote, with Council Chairman Abdallah opposed. Council also adopted a resolution opposing Michigan House Bills 4729, 4730, 4731 and 4732.
- Approved 5-year Axon Enterprise body-worn and in-car camera agreement, $1,142,413.32 total, initial warrant $154,405.00 (unanimous)
- Awarded $112,567.00 Central Park Parking Lot resurfacing bid to Al's Asphalt Paving Co. Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved DHPEA/TPOAM labor agreement (6-1, Wencel opposed)
- Approved FY 2021/2022 General Fund and Confiscated Monies Fund budget amendments (6-1, Abdallah opposed)
- Approved Lower Rouge CSO L-42 Sewer Program agreement with Pamar Enterprises, Inc.; rescinded conflicting Motion 22-251 (unanimous)
- Approved $2,362.50 purchase of Star Trac recumbent bike from All Pro-Fitness Things (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution opposing Michigan House Bills 4729, 4730, 4731 and 4732 (6-0, Baydoun absent)
- Renewed business licenses for Lamarina Auto Sales, Red Lobster Hospitality LLC, and 342 Bar & Grill (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Ahmad, seconded by Councilwoman Bryer to approve the agreement with the Dearborn Heights Public Employees Association (DHPEA/TPOAM) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign…
5 yea · 1 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel nay
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5 yea · 1 nay
Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea · Council Chairman Abdallah nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 14, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on June 14, 2022.
The City Council met to approve an amended agenda and conduct a closed session. Following the closed session to discuss a legal opinion, the council returned to open session and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved amended agenda (6-0)
- Moved to closed session (7-0)
- Returned to open session (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to approve the Amended Agenda for the Special Meeting of June 14, 2022 as submitted
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Constan to move to a Closed Session at 5:08 p.m. to consider a written legal opinion, material exempt from discussion or disclosure by State or…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Tue Jun 14, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Dearborn Heights council approves $314,408 in claims and a 3-year Code Red alert system
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved current claims totaling $314,408.15 and authorized a three-year Community Notification Platform subscription with Code Red (OnSolve) at $9,850.55 per year, totaling $29,551.65. The council also approved the Lower Rouge CSO Design Area L-42 Contract, the FY 2022-2023 TIFA budget, and several demolition and renovation change orders. All votes recorded were unanimous; no substantive items were denied or tabled.
- Approved Current Claims 6-1 through 6-42 totaling $314,408.15 (unanimous)
- Approved 3-year Code Red (OnSolve) Community Notification Platform, $9,850.55/year, $29,551.65 total (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign Lower Rouge CSO Design Area L-42 Contract, with paragraph correction (unanimous)
- Approved Wade Trim Contractual Rate Schedule for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
- Rescinded Motion 22-168 and approved Eton Center Restroom Renovation Change Order #2, -$400, payment not to exceed $16,000 (unanimous)
- Approved FEMA/PDMC 2016 Grant Change Order #1 with ETC, $1,240, payment not to exceed $5,840 (unanimous)
- Approved FEMA/PDMC 2016 Grant Change Order #3 with ETC, $21,220, payment not to exceed $82,279 (unanimous)
- Approved 2022-2023 TIFA Budget and $5,118.57 postage for new Voter ID Cards (unanimous)
Tue May 24, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Council adopts FY2022-23 operating budget; Wencel dissents
Dearborn Heights City Council approved the fiscal year 2022-23 operating budget (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023) on a 6-1 vote, with Councilman Wencel opposed. Council also approved a $4,000,000 unrestricted minimum fund balance, rescinding a prior motion, and approved FEMA/MSP-funded purchases of two Currier houses for $130,000 and $127,000. Council approved a DTE street lighting agreement for Daly Park and appointed Najah Jannoun to the Community and Cultural Relations Commission.
- Adopted FY2022-23 operating budget (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023) (6-1, Wencel nay)
- Approved $4,000,000 unrestricted minimum fund balance at fiscal year end (unanimous)
- Rescinded Motion 21-389 on unrestricted minimum balance (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 24045 Currier for $130,000 and 24095 Currier for $127,000, FEMA paying 75% and City 25% (unanimous)
- Approved DTE Master and Purchase Agreements for Daly Park municipal street lighting, funded by TIFA (unanimous)
- Appointed Najah Jannoun to Community and Cultural Relations Commission (5 votes)
- Approved Annapolis High School Senior Parade on May 31, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
- Approved Current Claims 6-1 through 6-71 totaling $1,322,844.74 (6-1, Muscat nay)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to adopt the Resolution of the Council of the City of Dearborn Heights, Michigan Adopting an Operating Budget for Fiscal Year Beginning…
5 yea · 1 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 17, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council holds public hearing on proposed 2022-2023 Corporate Fund Budget
The City Council opened and closed a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Corporate Fund Budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. No vote was taken to adopt the budget during this meeting.
- Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
- Opened public hearing for the 2022-2023 Corporate Fund Budget (6-0)
- Closed public hearing for the 2022-2023 Corporate Fund Budget (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Constan to approve the Agenda for the Special Meeting of May 17, 2022 as submitted
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to open the Public Hearing at 5:38 p.m. for the purpose of hearing comments and/or objections, if any, to the proposed Corporate Fund…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Tue May 10, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Dearborn Heights council approves 10% street repair price increase and $9,980 fire equipment buy
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a 10% unit price increase change order to the Hardrock Concrete 2020-2021 Street Repair Agreement and authorized payment. It also approved buying fire nozzles and a flow meter from Apollo Fire Equipment for $9,980.00, a $6,827.80 kitchen renovation change order at the Richard A. Young Center, and a resolution on non-tax revenue accountability. The council renewed two business licenses and ended the meeting in a closed session on labor, with no decisions reported from that session.
- Approved 10% unit price increase change order to Hardrock Concrete 2020-2021 Street Repair Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved $9,980.00 purchase of fire nozzles and flow meter from Apollo Fire Equipment (unanimous)
- Approved $6,827.80 change order for Richard A. Young Kitchen Renovation to Luxe Interiors (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution on recurring non-fee-for-service non-tax revenue accountability (6-0, Wencel absent)
- Renewed business licenses for Applebees #8085 at 26582 Ford and Fairlane Eagles #3861 at 20738 Van Born (6-0, Wencel absent)
- Approved current claims 6-1 through 6-52 totaling $356,958.43 (unanimous)
- Granted permission for Highview Elementary Color Run on May 27, 2022 (unanimous)
- Granted permission for Annapolis High School Graduation Parade on May 13, 2022 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to adopt the Resolution Regarding Recurring, Non-Fee For Services, Non-Tax Revenue Accountability. This Resolution ensures that procedures…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to move to a Closed Session at 8:06 p.m. for a labor discussion presented by Mayor Bazzi and Human Resource Director Hazlett, as outlined…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Tue Apr 26, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves $1.5M in claims and Police Dispatch renovation design
The City Council approved over $1.5 million in current claims and awarded a design contract for the Police Dispatch Center Renovation. The council also confirmed the appointment of a new City Assessor and authorized several equipment purchases for the Fire Department and Clerk's Office.
- Approved current claims 6-1 through 6-97 totaling $1,512,646.16 (6-0)
- Awarded Police Dispatch Center Renovation design bid to Partners in Architecture PLC for up to $43,400.00 (6-0)
- Confirmed appointment of Kimberly Comer as City Assessor effective June 1, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved purchase of two Dell OptiPlex desktop computers for up to $1,500.00 each (6-0)
- Approved purchase of three SCBA masks for $4,200.00 and two RIT Kits for $9,706.00 (unanimous)
- Referred proposed Charter Amendment to prohibit development on Warren Valley Golf Course to a Study Session (unanimous)
- Renewed business licenses for Antonio’s Cucina Italiana, Bellagio Banquet LLC, and Dearborn Heights Moose Lodge (unanimous)
- Approved Assessment Contract with Anthony Fuoco Assessing Consultant, Inc. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Wencel, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to approve the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of April 26, 2022 as submitted with the addition of Item 9-F, Approval to Draft a Charter…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
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5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to award the bid for the design work for the Police Dispatch Center Renovation Project to Partners in Architecture PLC, in an amount not to…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Ahmad to concur with the Mayoral appointment of Ms. Kimberly Comer as City Assessor, effective June 1, 2022, in accordance with Section 5.14 of the…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Muscat to concur with the Mayoral appointment of Ms. Lora Cernuto to the Community and Cultural Relations Commission, term to expire August 2023…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
to amend the budget as follows: from Clerk Part- time Account 101-215-706.010 to Clerk Capital Outlay under $5000 Account 101-215-981.500 in the amount of $1,500.00, as outlined in 9-A. Per City…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Tue Apr 19, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council concurs with legal recommendation on Fadi Saad litigation
The City Council held a special meeting to discuss pending litigation in the case of Fadi Saad v City of Dearborn Heights. Following a closed session with legal counsel, the council voted to concur with the Corporation Counsel's recommendation regarding the matter.
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Entered closed session to discuss Fadi Saad v City of Dearborn Heights litigation (6-0)
- Returned to open session (6-0)
- Concurred with Corporation Counsel recommendation regarding Fadi Saad v City of Dearborn Heights litigation (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Muscat to approve the Agenda for the Special Meeting of April 19, 2022 as submitted
4 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Ahmad to move to a Closed Session at 5:10 p.m. so that legal counsel may discuss Fadi Saad v City of Dearborn Heights pending litigation. This is…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Constan to return to an Open Session at 5:35 p.m
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea
Tue Apr 12, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council awards $11.8M sewer separation project contract
The City Council awarded a $11.8 million contract for the Lower Rouge CSO L-42 Separation Project. The council also approved several fire department equipment purchases, rezoned property at 23845 Warren, and referred a street vacation request back to administration.
- Awarded Lower Rouge CSO L-42 Separation Project to Pamar Enterprises Inc. for $11,809,232.50
- Approved rezoning of 23845 Warren from Office (O) to Commercial Mixed Used District (CX)
- Referred street vacation of unpaved roadway on Daniels between Powers and Currier back to Administration
- Approved $71,003 Plymovent Exhaust Extraction System for Fire Station #1
- Approved $41,361.42 for various fire rescue and radio equipment
- Approved $19,999 for bunker gear from Phoenix Outfitters
- Tabled Mayoral appointment of Raed Mourad to Police and Fire Civil Service Commission (4-1)
- Renewed business licenses for Erwine’s Auto Sales Inc., Ford Lanes Inc., Go 2 Motorcity LLC, and Uncle Ray’s Place
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Constan to table the Mayoral appointment of Mr. Raed Mourad to the Act 78 Police and Fire Civil Service Commission as President, term to expire…
4 yea · 1 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Constan yea · Bryer nay
The other 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Mar 30, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Dearborn Heights council approves temporary food truck licenses and a business license
The City Council held a special meeting on March 30, 2022, and approved three temporary food truck/tent/cart business license applications and one new business license. All votes were unanimous among the six members present, with Councilwoman Nancy Bryer absent. The meeting adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
- Approved temporary food truck/tent/cart licenses for A1 Dogs & Burgers LLC, Corn on the Corner, and Sho's Spot, LLC (6-0)
- Approved new business license for Elite Sports Festival at 2100 Kinloch (6-0)
- Approved the amended agenda for the special meeting (6-0)
- Adjourned the special meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to approve the Amended Agenda for the Special Meeting of March 30, 2022 as submitted
5 yea · 3 absent
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea · Tent absent · Burgers LLC absent · Sho’s Spot absent
Tue Mar 22, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Dearborn Heights council awards Warren Valley Golf Course concession bid to Issa Brothers LLC
The Dearborn Heights City Council awarded the Warren Valley Golf Course concession bid to Issa Brothers LLC, subject to a negotiated agreement and later council approval, with Councilwoman Nancy Bryer voting no. The council also approved a $85,320 change order raising the CDBG watermain contract at Joy Road and Virgil Street to $1,112,346.11, and approved the 2021-2022 Water and Sewer Budget on a 4-2 vote. A resolution to roll back salaries for mayoral appointees and non-union employees was defeated 1-5. The council extended the budget submission deadline to April 7, 2022 and set the Corporate Fund Budget public hearing for May 17, 2022 with adoption May 24, 2022.
- Awarded Warren Valley Golf Course concession bid to Issa Brothers LLC, subject to contract negotiation and council approval (5-1, Bryer no)
- Approved $85,320 change order to Lawrence M. Clarke, Inc. for CDBG watermain work at Joy Road and Virgil Street, raising contract to $1,112,346.11 (6-0)
- Approved 2021-2022 Water and Sewer Budget provided by Plante Moran (4-2, Muscat and Wencel no)
- Defeated resolution to return mayoral appointee and non-union employee salaries to pre-April 1, 2021 levels (1-5)
- Awarded annual financial and single audit bid to Alan C. Young & Associates P.C. (6-0)
- Approved payment of $50,938.45 to D&D Water and Sewer, Inc. (6-0)
- Approved purchase of 35 Red Maple and 5 Oak trees from Troy Clogg Landscape Associates, LLC for $17,800.00 (6-0)
- Extended budget submission to council to April 7, 2022 and set Corporate Fund Budget public hearing for May 17, 2022, adoption May 24, 2022 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Wencel to award the bid to Issa Brothers LLC as the Concessionaire for the Warren Valley Golf Course subject to (A) Corporation Counsel Miotke and…
4 yea · 1 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Baydoun yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea · Nancy Bryer nay
Motion by Councilman Wencel, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to adopt the Resolution Regarding Appointees and Non-Union Employees Salary Increase which will return all Mayoral Appointees and Non-Union…
4 nay · 1 yea
Wencel yea · Council Chairman Abdallah nay · Baydoun nay · Bryer nay · Constan nay
The other 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Mar 8, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves $413,151 in claims and updates meeting start time
The City Council approved a series of vendor claims totaling $413,151.32 and changed the standard start time for regular meetings to 6:00 p.m. Other actions included updating public comment policies and increasing compensation for Corporation Counsel.
- Approved current claims 6-1 through 6-58 totaling $413,151.32 (unanimous)
- Adopted revised Policy Regarding Public Comment at City Council Meetings (unanimous)
- Changed regular meeting start time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
- Approved increased compensation rates for Corporation Counsel and Assistant Corporation Counsels (6-1)
- Approved SMART Municipal and Community Credit Contract for $150,944 (unanimous)
- Accepted $44,624 in Wayne County Park Millage Funding (unanimous)
- Authorized $13,284 U.S. Department of Justice JAG grant (unanimous)
- Renewed business license for Famous Auto Center at 25996 Van Born (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to change and increase the standard compensation rates for Corporation Counsel and firms employing Assistant Corporation Counsels as stated…
5 yea · 1 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel nay
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to reconsider the vote to move the polling location from Canfield Community Center to Crestwood High School, as outlined in 9-I
4 yea · 2 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Constan yea · Bryer nay · Wencel nay
Tue Feb 22, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Dearborn Heights council ends legal engagement with Schenk & Bruetsch PLC
The City Council voted 6-1 to immediately terminate its engagement letter agreement with Ottenwess, Taweel & Schenk PLC (later assigned to Schenk & Bruetsch PLC) and any related obligations, directing the City Clerk to notify the firms and Rehmann Robson. The council also approved a $8,640 FEMA/PDMC grant change order for asbestos removal, a $5,200 traffic study for a pedestrian crossing near Crestwood High School, and the 2021-2022 Major and Local Street Budget. It approved a poverty exemption policy update, a Board of Review reappointment, and polling location changes for Precincts 11, 12, and 20, while referring a food truck ordinance and the 2021-2022 Water and Sewer Budget to study sessions.
- Terminated engagement letter with Ottenwess, Taweel & Schenk PLC and Schenk & Bruetsch PLC effective immediately (6-1, Muscat nay)
- Approved FEMA/PDMC 2016 Grant Change Order #2 for $8,640 due to asbestos, increasing contract to $61,059
- Approved $5,200 traffic study by Wade Trim for non-motorized pedestrian crossing on Beech Daly Road near Crestwood High School
- Approved 2021-2022 Major and Local Street Budget
- Approved updated 2022 Poverty Exemption Policy and Guidelines and application
- Reappointed Sada Hojaij to the Board of Review
- Adopted resolution to change polling location for Precincts 11 and 12 from Canfield Community Center to Crestwood High School (4-3)
- Adopted resolution to change polling location for Precinct 20 from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church to John F. Kennedy Jr. Library
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Wencel to move to a Study Session, Item 9-I, which is the 2021-2022 Water and Sewer Budget provided by Plante Moran, as outlined in 9-I. Per DPW…
3 yea · 3 nay
Ahmad yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea · Council Chairman Abdallah nay · Baydoun nay · Bryer nay
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilwoman Bryer to adopt the Resolution to Change the Polling Location at Canfield Community Center to Crestwood High School for Precinct 11 and Precinct…
3 yea · 3 nay
Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea · Council Chairman Abdallah nay · Ahmad nay · Baydoun nay
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Wencel to suspend the rules for this meeting only to allow Council to add an agenda item
4 yea · 2 nay
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Wencel yea · Constan nay · Bryer nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Feb 15, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council holds closed session regarding Warren Valley Golf Course
The City Council met for a special meeting and entered a closed session to review a written opinion from Corporation Counsel Miotke concerning the Warren Valley Golf Course. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
- Entered closed session to consider legal opinion on Warren Valley Golf Course (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Ahmad, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to approve the Agenda for the Special Meeting of February 15, 2022 as submitted
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilwoman Bryer to move to a Closed Session at 5:59 p.m. to consider Corporation Counsel Miotke’s written opinion regarding Warren Valley Golf Course…
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea
Motion by Councilman Ahmad, seconded by Councilwoman Bryer to return to an Open Session at 7:27 p.m
5 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea
Tue Feb 8, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Dearborn Heights council backs $712,131 street lighting project and $252,000 Taser purchase
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a series of spending items on February 8, 2022, including a not-to-exceed authorization of $712,131.00 for the Municipal Street Lighting Project with DTE and the purchase of 70 new Tasers from Axon Enterprise, Inc. for $252,000.00 on a five-year payment plan. The council also rescinded two earlier motions and awarded the City Hall Roof Repair Project to Led Lion, Inc. at $98,510.59, and approved a $15,400.00 bridge and load ratings contract with Wade Trim. It authorized the Mayor to accept a Department of Justice grant for the Body Worn Cameras project, approved budget amendments for the Fire and Library departments, and approved stop signs at two locations. All votes recorded were unanimous among the six members present, with Council Chair Pro Tem Ray Muscat absent.
- Approved agenda with removal of Item 7-C, Bid Award for Body Worn Cameras (6-0)
- Approved minutes of the January 25, 2022 regular meeting and February 1, 2022 special meeting (6-0)
- Approved Current Claims 6-1 through 6-27 as submitted (6-0)
- Rescinded Motion 21-499 and awarded City Hall Roof Repair Project to Led Lion, Inc. at $98,510.59, plus material, roof service and snow removal payments (6-0)
- Rescinded Motion 21-600 and approved Wade Trim for MDOT bridge and load ratings at $15,400.00 (6-0)
- Approved disposal of two non-operational office laser jet printers (6-0)
- Approved Morgan Stanley Investment Strategy proposal, authorizing the Treasurer to invest funds (6-0)
- Authorized purchase order for Municipal Street Lighting Project with DTE, warrants not to exceed $712,131.00 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilwoman Bryer to approve the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of February 8, 2022 as submitted with the removal of Item 7-C, Bid Award for Body Worn…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
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6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Ahmad, seconded by Councilwoman Bryer to rescind Motion 21-499 and concur with the bid award for the City Hall Roof Repair Project to Led Lion, Inc. in the amount of $98,510.59…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Ahmad to rescind Motion 21-600 and approve Wade Trim to complete the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) required bridge and load ratings…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Ahmad, seconded by Councilman Constan to approve the disposal of two (2) office laser jet printers. These printers are no longer operational and have been replaced, as outlined…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Wencel to approve the Morgan Stanley Investment Strategy – City of Dearborn Heights Proposal Report as submitted, allowing the Treasurer to invest…
6 yea · 1 absent
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea · note absent
Motion by Councilman Ahmad, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to authorize the Comptroller to create a purchase order for the Municipal Street Lighting Project with DTE and authorize warrants to be…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilwoman Bryer to authorize the Comptroller to amend the Fire Department budget as follows, as outlined in 9-F. Per Fire Chief Brogan communication dated…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Ahmad, seconded by Councilwoman Bryer to authorize the Comptroller to amend the Library budget as follows: increase Building Maintenance Account 738-738-931.000 in the amount of…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Constan to authorize the Mayor to accept the Department of Justice Grant and Grant Agreement for the Body Worn Cameras project. In addition…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Ahmad, seconded by Councilman Constan to approve the purchase of seventy (70) new Tasers for patrol operations from Axon Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $252,000.00. The cost…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Ahmad to approve the Permanent Traffic Control Device T-288 and install Stop Signs on the south east corner of Military and Parkway and the north…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Ahmad, seconded by Councilman Constan to approve the Permanent Traffic Control Device T-289 and install Stop Signs on the north west and south east corner of Nightingale at…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Tue Feb 1, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting for labor discussions
The City Council held a special meeting on February 1, 2022, to conduct a closed session regarding labor discussions. No other substantive legislative actions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved agenda for special meeting (6-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session for labor discussion (6-0)
- Approved motion to return to open session (6-0)
- Adjourned special meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Ahmad to approve the Agenda for the Special Meeting of February 1, 2022 as submitted
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Constan to move to a Closed Session at 6:53 p.m. for a labor discussion presented by Mayor Bazzi, Chief of Staff Hernandez, Human Resource…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Constan, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to return to an Open Session at 9:00 p.m
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Tue Jan 25, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Dearborn Heights council approves $213,735 rescue squad and $658,897 fire engine purchase
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a series of purchases and agreements at its January 25, 2022 regular meeting, including a new rescue squad for $213,735 and payment for a new fire engine at $658,897. The council also authorized advertising for bids for a city-wide master plan and an aerial survey of the Ecorse Creek Channel, approved a two-year mayoral car lease not to exceed $500 per month, and approved a temporary finance assistance addendum with Plante & Moran. A mayoral appointment to the Community and Cultural Relations Commission was referred back to administration after an amendment.
- Approved amended agenda adding Plante & Moran engagement letter (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of Jan 11 regular and Jan 13 special meetings (unanimous)
- Approved current claims 6-1 through 6-31 (unanimous)
- Awarded bid for new rescue squad to Medix Specialty Vehicles for $213,735 (unanimous)
- Authorized advertising for bids for City-Wide Master Plan (unanimous)
- Authorized advertising for bids for aerial survey of Ecorse Creek Channel (unanimous)
- Approved two-year mayoral car lease not to exceed $500/month (unanimous)
- Approved Temporary Finance Assistance Addendum with Plante & Moran (6-1, Wencel nay)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Baydoun, seconded by Councilman Muscat to amend the motion and refer Item 8-D back to administration
5 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea · Baydoun nay · authorize the Mayor absent
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jan 13, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Dearborn Heights council accepts FY2020-2021 audit, hires Plante Moran for temporary finance help
The City Council held a special meeting on January 13, 2022 and unanimously accepted the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Financial Statement Audit Report, authorizing Plante Moran to file it with the State of Michigan. The council also unanimously approved a Plante Moran professional services agreement addendum for temporary finance assistance and authorized the Mayor to sign it, subject to an addendum approved by Corporation Counsel. Both items were tied to a communication from Mayor Bazzi dated January 13, 2022. The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
- Approved the agenda for the January 13, 2022 special meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted the FY2020-2021 Financial Statement Audit Report and authorized Plante Moran to file it with the State of Michigan (unanimous)
- Approved the Plante Moran Professional Services Agreement temporary finance assistance addendum and authorized the Mayor to sign it, subject to an addendum approved by Corporation Counsel (unanimous)
- Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)
Tue Jan 11, 2022 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Dearborn Heights council elects Abdallah as chair, Muscat as chair pro tem
At its January 11, 2022 reorganization meeting, the Dearborn Heights City Council unanimously elected Councilman Dave Wassim Abdallah as Council Chair and Councilman Ray Muscat as Council Chair Pro Tem. The council also approved the agenda, minutes, and current claims, authorized advertising for bids to digitize residential and commercial files, and received the mayor's department head appointments. It approved two MDOT intergovernmental agreements for Telegraph Road and the westbound Ford Road Bridge, a parks master plan, and several appointments, and held two closed sessions on pending litigation and negotiations.
- Elected Councilman Dave Wassim Abdallah as Council Chair (7-0)
- Elected Councilman Ray Muscat as Council Chair Pro Tem (7-0)
- Approved agenda for the January 11, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Approved current claims 6-1 through 6-21 with removal of claims 6-18 and 6-19 (unanimous)
- Authorized Comptroller's Office to advertise for bids to sort, scan and upload residential and commercial files to BS&A Software Database System (unanimous)
- Received and filed mayoral appointments of department heads (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Gary Miotke as Corporation Counsel, term expiring January 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved MDOT intergovernmental agreements for Telegraph Road (US-24) and westbound Ford Road Bridge (M-153) improvements (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Baydoun to move to a Closed Session at 7:30 p.m. to discuss pending litigation presented by Mayor Bazzi, Chief of Staff Hernandez, Corporation…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea
Motion by Councilman Muscat, seconded by Councilman Ahmad to move to a Closed Session at 10:21 p.m. to discuss negotiations presented by Mayor Bazzi, Chief of Staff Hernandez, Corporation Counsel…
6 yea
Council Chairman Abdallah yea · Ahmad yea · Baydoun yea · Bryer yea · Constan yea · Wencel yea