Taylor public meetings in 2025
16 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Taylor City Council will consider a $174,970 grant for the Police Department's Homeless Outreach and Referral Program, along with a zoning amendment for automobile storage facilities. They will also vote on multiple contracts and purchases, including $50,000 for fire department 5G modems and laptops, and various software renewals.
- Approve $174,970 grant for Taylor Police Homeless Outreach and Referral Program
- Approve $50,000 for Cradlepoint 5G modems and Panasonic Toughbooks for Fire Department fleet
- Receive & file Zoning Text Amendment 25-32 on automobile storage facilities
- Approve $16,626 renewal of Civic Plus website services for one year
- Approve $25,000 in purchase agreements for City Clerk's Office for 2025-2026
City Council
The City Council will discuss several high-value infrastructure contracts and a rezoning request for a property at Northline and Lange Roads. The body is also deciding on the purchase of new police vehicles and a street sweeper.
- Contract extension for Pipeline Management for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation not to exceed $1,000,000
- Rezoning of 26644 Northline from O-1 (Office) to I-1 (light Industrial)
- Purchase of three EV Blazers from Genesis Chevrolet not to exceed $134,202
- Purchase of a 2025 Elgin Sweeper for the DPW not to exceed $311,810
- Renovations to the Greenwald Historical House by Decima LLC not to exceed $394,035
City Council
The Taylor City Council will vote on a $788,572 contract for a new fire alarm system installation across multiple city buildings. They will also hold the first reading of a rezoning for 26655 Northline from office to light industrial. Other items include a $84,750 Tesla Cybertruck purchase, a $75,334 appropriation for pickleball courts at Heritage Park, and a resolution supporting an accessible playground at the same park.
- Approve Knightwatch for Autocall Fire Alarm System, total $788,572
- First reading to rezone 26655 Northline from O-1 to I-1
- Purchase Tesla Cybertruck for $84,750 via Community Energy Management Grant
- Reallocate $75,334 from park millage for Heritage Park pickleball courts
- Consider appointment to fill vacant City Council seat
City Council
The Taylor City Council meeting on September 2, 2025 will consider a range of contracts, ordinance updates, and a land‑use rezoning. Council members will vote on blanket purchase agreements for the 2026 Taylor Summer Festival up to $293,500 and on construction contracts for pickleball courts ($364,931) and HVAC units ($61,244). They will also approve the rezoning of the 21111 Van Born parcel from I‑1(Zc) to Light Industrial, and adopt the 2024 edition of the NFPA 1 Fire Code.
- Blanket purchase agreements for the 2026 Taylor Summer Festival, not to exceed $293,500
- KAB Enterprises contract to install pickleball courts at Heritage Park, total not to exceed $364,931
- Temperature Services contract to install two RTU HVAC units at Heritage Hall, total not to exceed $61,244
- Rezoning of 21111 Van Born parcel from I‑1(Zc) to I‑1 (Light Industrial)
- Amendment to adopt NFPA 1 Fire Code 2024 edition
City Council
This meeting includes a public hearing on suspending Big League Brews' business license, a rezoning proposal for 21111 Van Born from I-1(Zc) to I-1 (Light Industrial), and votes on several contracts. Key approvals include a $242,990 street resurfacing contract with S & J Asphalt Paving Co., a $78,864 software support agreement with QennectIT (Cloudvice), and a $100,000 budget amendment for separate legal representation in the Area Towing lawsuit. The council will also nominate a member to fill a vacant council seat.
- Public hearing on suspension of Big League Brews business license
- Rezoning of 21111 Van Born from I-1(Zc) to I-1 (Light Industrial)
- Approval of $242,990 street resurfacing contract with S & J Asphalt Paving Co.
- Renewal of $78,864 software support agreement with QennectIT (Cloudvice)
- Budget amendment of $100,000 for separate legal representation in lawsuit (Area Towing vs. City)
City Council
The Taylor City Council will consider a consent agenda that approves multiple blanket purchase orders for various city departments, each limited to a specified dollar amount. The council will also vote on insurance contracts for general liability, law enforcement, and other coverages. Additional items include a grant to the Police Department, a public hearing on revoking a business license, and a rezoning request for a parcel on Eureka Road.
- Approve blanket purchase order for Downriver Cleaning up to $75,000 (TBA Building Repair and Maintenance).
- Approve purchase agreement for Water Transmission and Distribution up to $467,000.
- Approve purchase agreement for Vehicle Maintenance up to $616,000.
- Approve revocation of the business license for Big League Brews effective July 1, 2025.
- Approve Community Energy Management Grant Agreement of $92,490 to the Taylor Police Department.
City Council
The Taylor City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 17, 2025, to vote on the second reading of an ordinance amending rules for mechanical amusement devices and arcades. They will also nominate and appoint a new council member to fill a vacant seat. Additional business includes approving the FY2025-26 fee schedule, a budget amendment, and multiple contracts for vehicles and services.
- Second reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article III on Mechanical Amusement Devices and Arcades.
- Nomination and appointment of a new council member per City Charter Section 4.5.
- Approval of FY2025-26 City Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025.
- Budget amendment 2025-006.
- HOME Down Payment Assistance Program award to National Faith Homebuyers ($1,200 per client, plus consulting fees).
City Council - No Quorum - Referred to Special Meeting 6/5/25
The Taylor City Council will consider several financial and contractual approvals, including a $364,800 blanket purchase order for the Fire Department and contracts for senior center upgrades. The council will also vote on extending a moratorium that pauses new gas station development applications for three months, starting June 3, 2025. Additional items include a $34,940 IT services contract and various special assessment rolls.
- Extend gas station development moratorium for three months, exempting projects with applications submitted before Dec 3, 2024
- Approve $364,800 blanket purchase orders for the Fire Department
- Approve $34,940 sole‑source contract with Data National for AS400 migration and hosting
- Approve $101,800 (up to $104,854) contract with Arctic Air, Inc. for new boilers at the Ford Senior Center
- Approve $3,616 payment to Smiley Tire & Retreading Company for fire repairs and maintenance
City Council
The Taylor City Council will vote on filling a vacant council seat and approve a series of spending items including $185,713 for new fencing at three cemeteries, $130,000 for concrete panel replacement, and $100,000 for pavement crack sealing. The consent agenda includes approval of revised 2025 Poverty Policy and Guidelines and re-appointments to the Planning Commission. The regular agenda also includes funding for police vehicle repairs, K-9 training, fire truck repairs, and golf course equipment lifts.
- Appointment to fill vacant council seat (Item 8.13)
- Cemetery fencing contract up to $185,713 (Item 8.11)
- Concrete panel replacement contract extension up to $130,000 (Item 8.8)
- Pavement joint and crack sealing contract up to $100,000 (Item 8.9)
- Police vehicle purchase order of $20,000 for remainder of fiscal year (Item 8.1)
City Council
The City Council will consider rezoning a property on Ecorse Road and amending the zoning ordinance regarding tobacco retailers. The body is also reviewing several city contracts, including IT licenses and facility repairs, and will hold a public hearing on HUD grant funds.
- Rezoning of parcel #60-011-99-0007-702 on Ecorse Road from Light Industrial to Local Business
- Zoning ordinance amendment to add 'Tobacco retailer' to definitions and schedules
- Contract for 390 Microsoft 365 G3 licenses from Skynet Innovations for $168,480
- Contract for metal roofs and siding on city structures from Source One Construction up to $172,358
- Public hearing for proposed use of HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for 2025-26
City Council
The Taylor City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 15, 2025, with several items for decision. The agenda includes a first reading of a rezoning at 25350 Ecorse Road and a zoning text amendment to regulate tobacco retailers. Council will also consider a $494,330 water main improvement contract for Lange Park and appoint a member to fill a vacant council seat.
- Rezoning of 25350 Ecorse Road from I-1 Zc (Light Industrial Conditional Rezoning) to B-1 (Local Business)
- First reading of zoning text amendment to define and locate tobacco retailers
- Water Main Improvement Project for Lange Park awarded to Bidigare for up to $494,330
- Nomination and appointment to fill a vacant City Council seat per Charter Section 4.5
- Senior Center trips and transportation contracts up to $85,000
City Council
The Taylor City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed use of HUD Community Development Block Grant funds for 2025-26. Council will also nominate and appoint a new member to fill a vacant council seat. Other action includes a roof replacement at the Fire Department Smoke House for $5,600, amendments to contracts, and approval of towing services.
- Public hearing on CDBG budget for Program Year 2025-26
- Nomination and appointment to fill vacant council seat
- Crown Pro Construction low bid for new roof at Fire Department Smoke House, not to exceed $5,600
- Amendment to CCR #9.483-24 with 9-month extension for $144,000
- Approval of J&T Crova Towing for city towing services (3-year term with extension option)
City Council
The City Council will discuss accepting a $5 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The body is also deciding on several equipment purchases for the fire and IT departments and a long-term waste collection contract extension.
- Acceptance of a $5,000,000 Michigan Economic Development Corporation Grant
- Purchase of 61 Toughbooks and peripherals from Baycom for $333,716
- Extension of waste, recyclable, and compost collection contract with Priority Waste, LLC through June 30, 2035
- Purchase of a foam trailer from CSI Emergency Apparatus LLC for $61,829
- Public hearings for Community Development Block Grant Action Plan set for April 1 and May 6, 2025
City Council
The City Council will consider nominating and appointing a new member to fill a vacant council seat. Other major items include up to $400,000 for concrete repairs on local roads, $290,000 for Monroe Boulevard pavement restorations, and $52,746 for an animal shelter access control system. A budget amendment for March 4, 2025, is also on the agenda.
- Nominate and appoint a council member to fill vacant seat (item 8.12)
- Up to $400,000 for concrete repairs on local roads (item 8.6)
- Up to $290,000 for Monroe Boulevard pavement rehabilitation restorations (item 8.7)
- $52,746 (with contingency) for access control system at new animal shelter (item 8.11)
- Budget amendment 2025-003 dated March 4, 2025 (item 8.9)
City Council
The Taylor City Council will vote on a range of items, including authorizing the Mayor to sign a $182,867 municipal and community credit contract with SMART for the 2024‑2025 period. Other actions include approving contracts for IT services, police training, and a large salt purchase, as well as setting a public hearing for the FY 2025/2026 budget. The agenda also contains several lease agreements and emergency repair payments.
- Approve $182,867 Municipal and Community Credit Contract with SMART (8.10)
- Approve $48,149 purchase of VMware Hypervisor licensing from CDW (8.1)
- Approve up to $25,000 AS400 programming support from Data National (8.2)
- Approve $130,000 purchase order for Detroit Salt (8.14)
- Set public hearing for FY 2025/2026 proposed budget on April 29, 2025 (8.17)
City Council
The Taylor City Council will decide on a Drone First Responder Program from Brinc Drones costing up to $775,000, funded through federal forfeiture. They will also consider blanket purchase agreements for the 2025 Taylor Summer Festival totaling $276,500, accept an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant of $121,260 for electric police vehicles, and appoint a new council member to fill a vacant seat. Other items include fire equipment purchases and storm sewer mapping.
- Approve Drone First Responder Program from Brinc Drones, sole source, up to $775,000 (Federal Forfeiture - Justice Capital Outlay)
- Approve blanket purchase agreements for 2025 Taylor Summer Festival, up to $276,500
- Accept EECBG grant of $121,260 from DOE for three electric non-patrol police vehicles
- Approve storm sewer mapping by Wade Trim and Associates, up to $120,000 (Ecorse Creek Sewer System)
- Nominate and appoint a new Taylor City Council member per section 4.5 of the City Charter