Allen Park public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The Allen Park City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the Fire Chief to apply for regional AFG grants with neighboring fire departments and establishing a Public Building Improvement Fund for the 24th District Court. The meeting also includes board and commission appointment recommendations, a Treasurer's report, and routine consent‑agenda items. Public comment is scheduled before the council votes on the resolutions.
- Resolution to let the Fire Chief apply for a regional AFG grant with Lincoln Park Fire Department, costing $2,000 per department, paid from EMS equipment account 101-336-757-500 with a 10% match of $31,823.70
- Resolution to let the Fire Chief apply for a regional AFG grant with Wyandotte Fire Department for portable radios, estimated cost $1,800‑$2,200 per department, paid from account 101-336-934-000
- Resolution to create a Public Building Improvement Fund for the 24th District Court funded by a $25 assessment fee for misdemeanors and a $15 fee for civil infractions
- Mayor’s recommendation of board and commission appointments, including new members for the Board of Ethics, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Downtown Development Authority, and others
- Consent agenda items for purchasing actions: claims & accounts and payroll report
Downtown Development Authority
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority is voting on several facade improvement grants for local businesses. The board will also consider extending a purchase agreement for a property on Park Avenue and adopting the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Facade Improvement Grant up to $2,381 for Elks Lodge at 6605 Park Avenue
- Facade Improvement Grant payment of $25,000 to Dunleavy’s Food & Spirits at 6004 Allen Road
- Facade Improvement Grant payment of $15,000 to CrossFit Downriver at 5903 Allen Road
- Facade Improvement Grant payment of $18,259 to Deluxe Liquor at 18641 Ecorse Road
- Extension of Purchase Agreement for 6834 Park Avenue to February 28, 2025
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The Allen Park City Council will vote on several resolutions, including the purchase of a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus refill station for $55,929.17 and a MagneGrip Exhaust Source Capture System for $27,511. The council will also renew an interlocal agreement with Oakland County for IT services, award bids for the fire station renovation project, and waive the bid process for the Street Sectioning and Utility Repair Program contract with Savone Cement Inc. Additionally, the council will consider an ordinance to sell a vacant parcel of land identified by Tax ID 30-004-02-0823-000.
- Resolution to purchase SCBA refill station – $55,929.17 (construction bonds account #401-336-985-000)
- Resolution to purchase MagneGrip Exhaust Source Capture System – $27,511 (construction bonds account #401-336-985-000)
- Resolution to renew interlocal agreement with Oakland County for IT services
- Resolution to award bids for fire station renovation construction project
- Resolution to waive rebid and accept Savone Cement Inc. proposal for Street Sectioning and Utility Repair Program
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The Allen Park City Council will consider resolutions to approve construction contracts for the Fire Station and a Fats, Oils, and Grease program, along with various permits for road maintenance and special events. The meeting will also address the approval of the previous meeting's minutes and organizational business.
- Fire Station construction contract up to $60,000
- FOG program contract for $85,200
- Curbside Pickup Permit fee of $50
- Historical Commission cataloging system up to $4,000
- Sale of city lot adjacent to Little Jungle Preschool for $1,000
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Council will discuss a tax rate change to levy an additional .6784 mills for Fire Department bond obligations. The meeting also includes police promotions and the appointment of a Deputy Finance Director.
- Proposed tax rate increase of .6784 mills for Fire Department Bond Obligation
- Appointment of Jackie Baxter as Deputy Finance Director with an annual salary of $76,000
- Appointment of Interim City Administrator Tom Murray as Act 51 Street Administrator
- Police promotions for three Lieutenants and three Sergeants
- Life Saving Award for Officer McIsaac
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, review September and October 2024 financial reports, and receive updates from the city mayor and various committees. It will vote to award a $7,845 façade improvement grant to Radiant Made For Us at 6634 Allen Road. The board will consider selling the DDA-owned portion of the parking lot at Allen Road and Warwick Avenue, with the sale price not disclosed. It will also approve a $12,000 snow removal contract with John’s Lawn Maintenance & Snow Removal for November 2024 through April 2025.
- Approve a façade improvement grant up to $7,845 for Radiant Made For Us, 6634 Allen Road
- Vote to sell the DDA-owned portion of the parking lot at Allen Road and Warwick Avenue (sale amount not disclosed)
- Approve a $12,000 snow removal contract with John’s Lawn Maintenance & Snow Removal for Nov 2024–Apr 2025
- Approve September and October 2024 expenses and financial reports
- Approve the meeting agenda and minutes from the September 26, 2024 board meeting
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The Allen Park City Council will appoint an interim administrator, approve a street closure for the Lighted Christmas Parade, and authorize a $13,243 purchase for a new broadcast unit. The meeting also includes proclamations and the approval of various resolutions and contracts.
- Appointment of Tom Murray as interim City Administrator
- Street closure for Lighted Christmas Parade on Park Avenue
- Purchase of Castus Broadcast Unit for $13,243.00
- Resolution to approve Comcast solicitation permit with $300 fee
- Resolution to approve Open Fiber Michigan Metro Act Permit
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions including employment agreements and street closures for upcoming community events. The body is also reviewing a contract for the recruitment of a new City Administrator.
- Professional Services Contract of $18,500.00 with Michigan Municipal League Executive Search for City Administrator recruitment
- Employment agreement for Police Chief Eron Feltz
- Annual salaries of $48,000.00 for assistants to the Public Service Director (Water Department and DPS)
- Street closures for Day of the Dead (Nov 2) and 36th Annual Trunk & Treat (Oct 31)
- Approval of Second Articles of Incorporation for the Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority is managing local infrastructure updates and business improvements. The board decided on a new laddered investment approach for $3.4 million in funds and approved several facade improvement grants for local businesses.
- Approved $3.4 million investment using a quarterly ladder approach in US Treasury notes
- Approved facade improvement grant up to $22,911 for A.J. O'Neil Enterprises (18708 Ecorse Road)
- Approved facade improvement grant up to $2,908 for Robinson Wealth Management (7343 Allen Rd)
- Disbursed $4,900 facade grant payment to Allen Park Auto Sales (17120 Ecorse Road)
- Approved $250 annual electrical services agreement with Goodwin, Lademan & Associates (6736 Allen Rd)
Downtown Development Authority
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will vote on approving $522,000 for exterior enhancements to the Fire Station Renovation project. The board will also consider approving $24,000 for second-year service fees for Police Department Flock Cameras and $700 for the Elks Lodge Trick-or-Treat event.
- Approval of $522,000 for Fire Station exterior enhancements
- Approval of $24,000 for Police Department Flock Cameras Year 2
- Approval of $700 for Elks Lodge Trick-or-Treat event
- Approval to sell 6834 Park Avenue
- Approval for Savone Cement to improve Artistic Dental Lab parking lot
Festivities Commission
The Festivities Commission will conduct a debrief of the 2024 Fair and review associated expenses. The body will also discuss grant notices for departments and the possibility of an administrative assistant.
- Debrief of 2024 Fair
- Review of Fair expenses
- Notice to departments for grants
- Discussion of possible administrative assistant
Downtown Development Authority
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority is meeting to vote on several facade improvement grants and a budget transfer. The board will also receive presentations on a landscaping study and the SMART transportation bus network.
- Facade grant up to $22,911 for A.J. O’Neil Enterprises at 18708 Ecorse Road
- Facade grant up to $2,908 for Robinson Wealth Management at 7343 Allen Road
- Facade grant payment of $4,900 to Allen Park Auto Sales at 17120 Ecorse Road
- Budget amendment to move $35,000 from S. Allen Road Streetscape to P/T Personnel Services
- Electrical services agreement with Goodwin, Lademan & Associates at 6736 Allen Rd. for $250 annually
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss a resolution to award a lead water service replacement bid to D’Angelo Brothers Inc. The body will also consider several commission appointments and review financial reports.
- Resolution to award lead water service replacement to D’Angelo Brothers Inc. for a budgeted total of $900,000.00
- Proposed commission appointments: Kendra Keranen (Beautification), Mary Therese Lemanek (Board of Ethics), and Laura Corradi, Steve Donohue, and Susan Hunt (Historical)
- Curbside Pickup Permit #05-2024 for Roman Alcides with a $50.00 fee
Downtown Development Authority
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority is voting on contracts for street improvements and a traffic study. The board will also review financial reports for June and July 2024.
- Contract with Rocket Enterprise for $7,032.50 to remove and repair flag poles on Southfield Road median
- Contract with Jan Electric for $5,350.00 for flag pole electrical service and lighting
- Payment of $11,450 to Fishbeck Engineers for a Park Avenue traffic and on-street parking study (total project cost $22,900)
Downtown Development Authority
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority board will vote on routine agenda items, including approval of the July 25 agenda and the minutes from the June 27 meeting. It will also approve the June and July 2024 expense and financial reports. The board will consider contracts to remove and repair seven flag poles and to provide lighting for three poles, costing $7,032.50 and $5,350.00 respectively. Additionally, it will vote to pay Fishbeck Engineers $22,900 for a traffic and on‑street parking study on Park Avenue.
- Approve hiring Rocket Enterprise to remove 7 flag poles and repair/replace 3 flag poles – total cost $7,032.50
- Approve hiring Jan Electric to provide electrical service and lighting to the 3 flag poles – total cost $5,350.00
- Approve payment of $22,900 to Fishbeck Engineers for a Park Avenue traffic and on‑street parking study
- Approve June and July 2024 expenses and financial reports
- Approve July 25 agenda and minutes from the June 27 meeting
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Council will discuss several professional service contracts to assist the Finance Department with audit preparation and the recruitment of a new Finance Director. The body is also considering a resolution to renovate ball fields at Brand and Church/Teller Parks.
- Proposed $57,742.00 contract with DuraEdge to renovate ball fields at Brand and Church/Teller Parks
- Proposed $18,500.00 contract with Michigan Municipal League Executive Search to recruit a Finance Director
- Proposed professional services contract with PM Government Accounting Professionals for audit assistance
- Proposed agreement with Amanda Wertz for audit assistance at a rate of $70.00 per hour
The Allen Park Employees Retirement System (APERS) Board of Trustees
The Allen Park Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees will review an investment update from PNC Institutional. The board is also scheduled to consider policy revisions regarding service credit purchases and error corrections. Additionally, members will act on several employee retirement applications and a request to convert disability benefits to normal retirement.
- Policy revision for purchasing prior military, city, or law enforcement service credit
- Request from Steve Samborski to convert Duty Disability Benefits to Normal Retirement Benefit
- Approval of retirement applications for four employees
- Approval of 2024-2025 fee schedules for Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company
- Payment of $39,802.58 to PNC Institutional Asset Management for investment advisory services