Trenton public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved several infrastructure and equipment expenditures, including a new trash truck and emergency road and water repairs. The council also authorized a social district permit for LR Enterprises, LLC and approved a one-year office lease for Senator Darrin Camilleri.
- Approved purchase of McNeilus 28 Yard Side Load Packer for $335,733.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved Social District permit application for LR Enterprises, LLC (Unanimous)
- Authorized $39,000.00 payment to GV Cement for emergency road repair (Unanimous)
- Authorized $6,021.50 payment to Compeau Brothers, Inc. for emergency water main repair (Unanimous)
- Approved $17,255.00 for Leigh's Glass Company to replace City Hall entry doors (Unanimous)
- Approved $45,888.00 two-year contract renewal with HydroCorp for cross connection inspections (Unanimous)
- Approved one-year office lease for Senator Darrin Camilleri at $350/month plus $50 utilities (Unanimous)
- Confirmed appointment of Sean McNally to the Fire and Police Pension Board (5-0, 1 abstain)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved the site plan for the demolition of a bank and drive-thru and the construction of a new Taco Bell restaurant at 4480 Fort St. The commission also noted previous approvals for lot divisions and combinations on Third Street and St. Joseph.
- Approved site plan for Taco Bell at 4480 Fort St (unanimous)
- Approved 09/14/2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved division of 2231 Third and 2237 Third (noted as approved 9/23/22)
- Approved combination of 438 St. Joseph (noted as approved 9/23/22)
⚠️ FEMA flood zone AE at this address
🏢 Building at this address: Taco Bell
Historical Commission
The Historical Commission approved the finalized 2023 budget request list for submission to the Mayor and City Council. The commission also re-elected current officers and added Hodgson as vice chair.
- Approved 2023 budget requests for submission to Mayor and City Council
- Re-elected current officers and added Hodgson as vice chair
- Approved November 14, 2022 minutes as amended
Traffic Safety Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the November 2, 2022 meeting. Lt. Hawkins provided updates on traffic control orders and a proposed camera system. No new business was conducted.
- Approved November 2, 2022 minutes
City Council
The City Council enacted an ordinance establishing penalties for delinquent recycling charges and adopted 2023 guidelines for real property tax hardship exemptions. The council also approved several equipment purchases and healthcare agreements.
- Approved Ordinance 811 establishing recycling program penalties (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Real Property Tax Hardship Exemption Guidelines (unanimous)
- Appointed Michele Furnier to the Board of Review through Dec 31, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage agreement for 2023 (unanimous)
- Adopted 80/20 employer/employee healthcare cost option for 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved $5,231.25 purchase of three SWAT body armor sets (unanimous)
- Authorized $46,000 for library boiler replacement via Flo-Aire Heating and Cooling (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of Kubota RTV with plow not to exceed $33,000 (unanimous)
Civic Commission
The commission elected its officers for the upcoming term. Members discussed improvements for future Christmas parades, and the Easter Egg Hunt was tabled.
- Elected Joseph Oaks as Chairman
- Elected Peggy Eaton as Co-Chair
- Elected Lisa Salcedo as Secretary
- Elected Carrie Harvell as Treasurer
- Tabled Easter Egg Hunt
City Council
The City Council authorized disbursements totaling $705,404.96. The meeting included reports on the Riverside Hospital site and various police traffic orders, but no other substantive votes were recorded in the minutes.
- Authorized disbursements of $705,404.96
Fire & Police Pension Board
The Board approved reducing the S&P Index Fund by $450,000 to cover benefit payments through January 2023. Other actions included approving an actuarial valuation and a $1 million fiduciary liability insurance policy. The Board also authorized the preparation of an Investment Consultant request for information.
- Approved reducing S&P Index Fund by $450,000 for benefit payments (All Yeas)
- Approved Actuarial Valuation by Cavanaugh Macdonald (All Yeas)
- Approved $1 million Fiduciary Liability Insurance Policy with $6,576 premium (All Yeas)
- Approved $4,376.57 in total invoice payments (All Yeas)
- Approved draft Investment Consultant RFI preparation (All Yeas)
- Approved continuing membership with NCPERS (All Yeas)
- Cancelled December 21, 2022 meeting (All Yeas)
- Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (All Yeas)
Health Care Fund Board (Public Act 149)
The Board approved the minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting and the meeting schedule for 2023. Additionally, the Board requested that Administration approve payment for Fiduciary Liability Insurance.
- Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (All present)
- Approved 2023 meeting schedule (All present)
- Requested Administration approve payment for Fiduciary Liability Insurance (All present)
City Council
The City Council approved over $1.1 million in disbursements and authorized several infrastructure projects, including a water leak survey and wastewater plant repairs. The council also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and a property division on Third Street.
- Approved authorized disbursements of $1,105,191.46 (unanimous)
- Approved $8,400 contract with Miles Leak Detection for water system survey (unanimous)
- Approved $7,825 for wastewater plant emergency valve actuator repair (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-24 to divide 2231 Third Street into two parcels (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Council Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
- Approved $7,888.47 for DCC and $19,569.72 for DMA membership dues (unanimous)
- Approved new Marina agreement between Wayne County and City of Trenton (unanimous)
- Granted Trenton Lions Club permission for annual Candy Cane Sale (unanimous)
Civic Commission
The Commission discussed planning details for the Christmas parade and tree lighting on December 3, 2022. Members assigned tasks for road closures, trophies, and volunteer recruitment. No formal votes were taken on new business.
- Approved agenda
- Approved minutes of Special Meeting October 17, 2022
Traffic Safety Commission
The Commission approved converting two temporary traffic control orders into permanent ones. One order involves traffic control measures, and the other establishes resident-only parking.
- Approved minutes of October 5, 2022
- Approved making temporary traffic control TCO (99-112/22-0014) permanent (22-06, 22-07, 2208)
- Approved making temporary order TCO (21-02) permanent as 'resident parking only'
City Beautiful Commission
This is a procedural-only meeting of the City Beautiful Commission. The agenda includes the pledge, roll call, approval of prior minutes, treasurer's report, and public comment, but no specific decisions or action items are listed.
The commission decided to seek pricing for self-watering hanging baskets and ground pots and to join the Trenton Christmas parade. Members also agreed to contact Wayne County regarding dead trees in Elizabeth Park and support a DTE-sponsored tree planting.
- Approved minutes of October 6, 2022
- Approved motion to draft a letter to Wayne County regarding dead trees in Elizabeth Park
- Approved seeking prices for self-watering hanging baskets and 6 non self-watering ground pots
- Approved joining the December 3, 2022 Trenton Christmas parade with a decorated car
- Approved support for DTE tree planting at Arthurs Court
- Approved presenting a tri fold for approval
Cultural Commission
The commission is reviewing plans for November, December, and January. Discussion includes book studies, summer concert planning, and various local arts performances.
- Review of plans for November, December, and January
- Discussion of Riverview Summer Concerts in the Park
- Open Book Theatre Company Season 9 performances
- DYPAC White Christmas performances
- October observances and celebrations
The Trenton City Cultural Commission approved the September 24, 2022 minutes and moved the next meeting to November 19, 2022. Discussions included upcoming events such as the Christmas Parade, a potential book study, and subcommittee activities. No expenditures or public comments were recorded.
- Approved minutes of September 24, 2022 (motion carried)
- Moved next meeting to November 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. (motion carried)
City Beautiful Commission
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed under old or new business.
Cultural Commission
The Cultural Commission is meeting to review plans for October and November and discuss scheduling. The body will consider upcoming observances, including Yom Kippur, Diwali, and various heritage months. Members will also discuss the potential for a Christmas Parade.
- Review of October and November plans
- Discussion of Riverview Summer Concerts in the Park for next year
- Planning for Halloween Walk
- Review of Open Book Theatre Company Season 9 and DYPAC White Christmas performances
- Consideration of a Christmas Parade
City Beautiful Commission
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or contracts are listed for decision or discussion.
Cultural Commission
The commission is reviewing plans for Hispanic Heritage Month and Banned Books Week. Members are also discussing future music and arts programming, including the Open Book Theatre Company season.
- Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)
- Banned Books Week (September 18-24)
- Hines Park powwow (September 17)
- Open Book Theatre Company - The Taming (Sept. 9 - Oct. 9)
- DYPAC - White Christmas auditions and performances
Cultural Commission
The Cultural Commission is meeting to review plans for June through September, including Pride and Juneteenth. The body will also discuss music and arts in town and review subcommittee updates.
- Planning for Pride, Juneteenth, and Social Wellness events
- Discussion of summer art and music in the parks
- Review of Halloween Walk
- Updates on Open Book Theatre Company Season 9
- DYPAC Godspell performances scheduled for August 5-7
Cultural Commission
The Cultural Commission is reviewing plans for June, July, and August celebrations, including Pride and Juneteenth. The body is also coordinating communication items for the May 16 City Council meeting.
- Pride flag proposal for City Council
- Letter of Intent for Monguagon Memorial Park
- Summer art and music in the parks co-sponsorship
- Halloween Walk planning
- Review of Open Book Theatre Company and DYPAC performances