Trenton public meetings in 2024

Cultural Commission

The Trenton Cultural Commission will approve minutes from November and review its account balance of $2,194.19. The main discussion will focus on breaking down the budget to allocate spending, along with updates from subcommittees including Monguagon Memorial Park, Rainbow People, Social Wellness, Disability Pride, Culture of Compassion, Hopes for Humanity, and the TPS Arts & Music Liaison. The next meeting is tentatively set for January 22, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from November 27, 2024
• Account balance: $2,194.19 (Commission Account: $944.19)
• Budget breakdown discussion for allocating spending
• Subcommittee reports: Monguagon Memorial Park, Rainbow People, Social Wellness, Disability Pride, Culture of Compassion, Hopes for Humanity, TPS Arts & Music Liaison
• Confirm next meeting date: January 22, 2025

The Trenton City Cultural Commission approved the minutes from its November 27, 2024 meeting. The commission discussed its account balance, projected expenditures, budget allocations, and potential fundraising options. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved minutes from 11.27.24 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

This regular meeting includes presentations on the Downtown Development Authority's 2024 informational meeting and the 2025 Trenton Art Festival. Council will consider requests to purchase a metal building for the DPW storage and training facility, accept a bid for Rotary Park Phase 1, and approve several equipment purchases for the police department and wastewater treatment plant. Routine items include approval of minutes, disbursements of $660,200.10, and various department reports.

• Request for professional services and purchase of a metal building from Wolverine for DPW Storage and Training Facility
• Accept bid for Rotary Park Phase 1
• Purchase of IDVille Dual Printer for police ID cards with door access capabilities
• Purchase of Hach DR 3900 Spectrophotometer for wastewater laboratory
• Authorized disbursements totalling $660,200.10

The Trenton City Council approved several contracts and purchases, including a $658,582 DPW storage and training facility project, a $727,970 bid for Rotary Park Phase 1 construction, and a $100,000 agreement for the 2025 Trenton Art Festival. All votes were unanimous. The council also approved a closed session to discuss a potential property purchase.

• Approved $100,000 agreement with Mural People LLC for 2025 Trenton Art Festival (unanimous)
• Approved $658,582 for DPW storage/training facility, including metal building from Wolverine (unanimous)
• Accepted $727,970 bid from Compeau Brothers Inc. for Rotary Park Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,833.32 purchase of IDville dual printer for police ID cards (unanimous)
• Approved $8,300.14 purchase of Hach DR3900 spectrophotometer for wastewater lab (unanimous)
• Approved $660,200.10 in authorized disbursements (unanimous)
• Approved closed session to discuss potential property purchase (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Mary Brackney to Civic Commission (6-0, mayor abstained)

Downtown Development Authority

The Trenton Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review monthly financial reports and approve several expenditures. The board will consider a budget and contract for the 2025 Art Festival and a payment for current bills.

• Payment of current bills in the amount of $1,730,002.96
• 2025 Art Festival budget and contract with Mural People for $100,000
• Emergency purchase of holiday lighting outlets for $41.29
• Downtown Trenton Social District labels for $628
• 2025 TBA membership for $175

The Trenton Downtown Development Authority approved the Art Festival 2025 budget and contract with Mural People for $100,000, and also approved several smaller expenditures including holiday lighting outlets, TBA membership, and social district labels. The board placed on file the monthly financial report and current bills totaling $1,730,002.96. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Art Festival 2025 budget and contract with Mural People for $100,000
• Approved emergency purchase of holiday lighting outlets for $41.29
• Approved 2025 TBA membership for $175 (Kane abstained)
• Approved reorder of Downtown Trenton Social district labels for $628
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of November 14, 2024 meeting
• Placed on file monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report for November 2024
• Placed on file current bills totaling $1,730,002.96

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider new business for a proposal by F & V Development to construct a 4,800 sq. ft. gas station convenience store with a six-pump fueling canopy at 4501 Fort St. The project includes demolition of an existing building, new dumpster enclosure, parking lot, site lighting, and landscaping.

• Public hearing for a new 4,800 sq. ft. gas station convenience store with six fueling pumps at 4501 Fort St.
• Demolition of an existing building on the site.
• Construction of new dumpster enclosure, parking lot, site lighting, and landscaping.
• Application by F & V Development for site plan approval.

The Trenton Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved a proposal by F & V Development to construct a 4,800 sq. ft. gas station convenience store with a 6-pump fueling canopy at 4501 Fort St. The approval is subject to zoning, building department approval of materials, and proper screening along Fort St. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 4,800 sq. ft. gas station convenience store with 6-pump canopy at 4501 Fort St. (unanimous, 7-0)
• Approved agenda for December 11, 2024 public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused Commissioners Blackledge and Caldwell (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Trenton Historical Commission will discuss 2025 budget requests, elect officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer), and review maintenance issues at Veterans' Hall and the carriage shed. New business includes scheduling Saturday work dates, launching an oral history project, and designing promotional flyers. The commission will also receive Alvin Clark artifacts on loan from the Detroit Historical Museum.

• Elections for Commission Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Budget requests for the 2025 city budget
• Receive Alvin Clark artifacts on loan from Detroit Historical Museum for one year
• Veterans' Hall lighting repair and damage assessment awaiting reply from Bob Baker
• Oral history project: people suggestions, digitization, legal forms, and chair appointment

The Trenton Historical Commission held a regular meeting on December 9, 2024, approving the November minutes and reappointing all current officers (Chair Judith Chuhran, Vice-Chair John Hodgson, Secretary Richard Hudzinski, Treasurer Brandon Torrice, and Jeff Wagar) for renewal. No financial report was given. The commission discussed ongoing maintenance, collection work, and planned 2025/2026 budget requests, including $250 for a microphone/speaker system and $1,000 for an archival acquisition fund, but no formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes from November 12, 2024 meeting (motion carried)
• Reappointed current officers for renewal: Chair Judith Chuhran, Vice-Chair John Hodgson, Secretary Richard Hudzinski, Treasurer Brandon Torrice, Jeff Wagar
• Discussed budget requests for 2025/2026: $250 microphone/speaker system, $1,000 archival acquisition fund (no vote)
• Noted display case on wheels ordered, delivery to City Hall pending
• Scheduled next meeting for January 13, 2024 (sic) at 6:30 p.m.

Traffic Safety Commission

The Trenton Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to handle routine procedural items including approval of minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting. No specific agenda items are listed under new or old business, indicating no substantive decisions or discussions are planned.

• Approve minutes from 11/06/2024 meeting
• Call to order, roll call, excused absence, communications, public comment, adjournment

City Council

The Trenton City Council will discuss and potentially decide on the 2025 budget for the 33rd District Court. Other agenda items include a broadcast agreement extension with Professional Touch Video, Inc., a maintenance agreement with DTE Electric Company for storm water management, a resolution supporting the 2025 DNR Community Forestry Grant, and a 3-year contract renewal for towing services with Lyons ServiCenter. The council will also authorize disbursements totaling $510,488.25 and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• 33rd District Court: 2025 Court Budget
• Broadcast Agreement Extension with Professional Touch Video, Inc.
• Agreement with DTE Electric Company for Storm Water Management System Maintenance
• Resolution in Support of 2025 DNR Community Forestry Grant
• 3-year Contract Renewal for towing services with Lyons ServiCenter

Civic Commission

The Civic Commission is meeting to finalize logistics for the upcoming Christmas Parade and elect officers for 2025.

• Christmas Parade logistics including DPW work order and St. Paul Church participation
• Council Chambers decorating and cookie wrapping on December 6 at 5:30 p.m.
• Payment confirmation for Ann Arbor Carriage and Stericycle
• Election of officers for 2025

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will review subcommittee progress and updates to the 1631 Plan. The body will also address two resignations and the appointment of a Corresponding Secretary.

• Honorarium for Steve Spreitzer for MLK Jr. Observance: $250
• Resignations of Patrick Taylor and Rob Sauter
• Commission Account Balance: $944.19
• Discussion of subcommittees including Monguagon Memorial Park and Disability Pride

City Council

The council will hear the annual audit report from Plante & Moran and consider several department requests including a property division petition for Jefferson Place LLC at 223 West Road, insurance renewals, and equipment purchases. A two-year contract extension with HydroCorp and purchase of front and side load refuse trucks are also on the agenda. Authorized disbursements total $860,461.75.

• Petition to combine/divide property for Jefferson Place LLC at 223 West Road
• Request to purchase front and side load refuse trucks
• Two-year contract extension with HydroCorp
• Authorized disbursements of $860,461.75
• Audit report presentation by Plante & Moran

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will review the Actuarial Valuation Report as of June 30, 2024, and the Q3 2024 Performance Report. Members will also consider a market value update and rebalance.

• Review of Cavanaugh Macdonald Actuarial Valuation Report as of 6/30/2024
• Payment of $6,778.00 to National Investment Services for Q3 2024
• Payment of $5,243.19 to COMEFICS for Q3 2024
• Payment of $2,587.50 to VanOverbeke Michaud & Timmony, P.C. for Q3 2024
• Discussion of Fiduciary Liability Insurance from Segal Select Insurance

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will review staff updates regarding the rink, marina, and construction. The body is scheduled to discuss rental pricing changes and the Senior Advisory Council.

• Pricing changes for rentals
• Rotary Park update
• Pool update
• Senior Advisory Council
• Master Plan reviews

Downtown Development Authority

The Trenton Downtown Development Authority will consider approving updated guidelines and applications for the Façade Improvement Grant Program, along with several financial items including Downtown Dollars programs totaling $5,400 and routine bills. The board will also vote on a $500 Acee-Deucee quote, a Cookie Crawl event sponsorship, and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Motion to approve updated Façade Improvement Grant Program guidelines and application
• Motion to approve Downtown Dollars Program, $3,000
• Motion to approve Holiday BOGO Deal for Downtown Dollars Program, $2,400
• Motion to approve Acee-Deucee quote, $500
• Motion to place on file current bills, $22,142.26, and additional September bills, $72,898.63

Planning Commission

The Trenton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposal for a gas station convenience store, including fueling dispenser addition and demolition of an existing building at 1875 West Rd. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and an update on a property division at 2250 Vreeland per a court order.

• Public hearing for 1875 West Rd.: construction of gas station convenience store, fueling dispenser addition, demolition of existing 40x18 store building
• ASPR Update: property division at 2250 Vreeland approved per court order on 12/8/23
• Approval of minutes from 8/23/23 regular meeting

City Council

The Trenton City Council will vote on a new fire engine purchase and authorize $2,962,642.05 in disbursements. Other decisions include property split/combine petitions at 4733-4735 West Jefferson and 1901 Van Horn Road, a restaurant renewal lease agreement, and approval of grants and equipment purchases. The meeting also features police department new hires and a proclamation for National American Indian Heritage Month.

• Fire Chief requests approval to purchase a new fire engine
• Authorized disbursements of $2,962,642.05
• Petition to split/divide property at 4733-4735 West Jefferson
• Petition to combine and split/divide property at 1901 Van Horn Road (DTE Energy)
• Parks and Recreation Director seeks approval of KRR Enterprises, LLC restaurant renewal lease agreement

Historical Commission

The Trenton Historical Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss ongoing maintenance projects, collection cataloguing, and programming proposals. Old business includes updates on Veterans' Hall lighting repairs and damage repair status. New business covers scheduling, parade planning, oral history digitization, and flyer placement. Reminders include elections for commission positions and budget items due in December.

• Veterans' Hall: work on lighting in breakfront and damage repair awaiting reply from Bob Baker
• Collection status: being catalogued and inventoried
• Programming proposals and plaquing program discussed
• Parade: signs, vehicle, riders, museum staff planning
• Oral history: suggestions, date to begin, digitize tapes

Library Governing Board

The Library Governing Board will hold a routine meeting covering approval of minutes, director's report, and public comment. Notable new business includes salary updates for staff (overtime pay, minimum-wage increase, and PTO for part-timers), rescheduling the January meeting, and an update on outreach classes and home delivery policies. The board will also hear about the Friends of the Library's $11,000 contribution and a letter of support for a pollinator garden to be presented at the upcoming Trenton City Council meeting.

• Salary updates: full-time staff eligible for 1.5x pay or comp time over 40 hours; February minimum wage increase and PTO for part-time employees
• Friends of the Library contributed over $11,000 for programming and collections (summer reading, Lucky Day books)
• Reschedule January 2025 meeting from regular date
• Letter of support for pollinator garden to be presented at Trenton City Council meeting on 11/25/24
• Adding two more security cameras (outside and teen/magazine area)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission is holding a regular meeting on November 6, 2024, but the agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes. No communications, public comment, old business, or new business items are listed. The meeting is expected to be purely administrative.

City Beautiful Commission

The commission will meet for standard procedural items including pledge, roll call, approval of October 2 minutes, treasurer's report, and communications. No specific old or new business items are listed on the agenda. Public comment will be received.

• Approval of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Communications received and placed on file

Civic Commission

The Civic Commission is coordinating logistics for the upcoming Christmas parade and tree lighting. The body is also discussing responsibilities for the Rotary Boojee Awards Celebration scheduled for February 13.

• Payment of invoice for SHRED
• Payment of balance due to Ann Arbor Carriage for Christmas parade
• Request for TPD to post 'No Parking' signs in parade line-up areas
• Discussion of plaques for Police, Fire, and Citizen of the Year for the Rotary Boojee Awards
• Rotary Boojee Awards banquet scheduled for February 13 at Westfield

Historical Commission

The Trenton Historical Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 14, 2024, with updates on maintenance, collection cataloging, and committee reports. Old business includes a damage assessment at Veterans' Hall, a Facebook page rename, and reminders for budget submissions and commission elections in December. New business covers Saturday scheduling and parade signage.

• Damage at Veterans' Hall: awaiting plasterer report
• Facebook revamp: rename to 'City of Trenton (Michigan) Historical Museum'
• Reminder: budget items for next year due in December
• Reminder: commission elections in December
• Magnetic signage for parades: design in progress

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is meeting to review event outlines and implementation steps for the 1631 Plan. The body will also address two vacancies on the commission.

• Review of 1631 Plan event outlines and implementation
• Discussion of two commission vacancies
• Report on account balance of $944.19

City Council

The council will discuss a request for qualifications (RFQ) for architectural services for bond-funded projects, consider budget amendments for FY2025, and approve an emergency purchase of a vehicle hoist for the MVP Garage. Also on the agenda are police promotions, a block party request, and a closed session. Authorized disbursements total $1,042,601.07.

• Request for Qualifications for architectural services for bond-funded projects
• Budget amendments for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
• Emergency purchase of a vehicle hoist for the MVP Garage
• Authorized disbursements of $1,042,601.07
• Resolution to adopt annual exemption option under Public Act 152 (health insurance)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss price changes for rentals, classes, and pool entry. They will also receive updates on Rotary Park, the pool, and KRC compressors, and review the Master Plan. Minutes from September and staff reports will be approved.

• Proposed price changes for rentals and classes
• Proposed pool entry price changes
• Rotary Park update
• Pool update
• Master Plan Review

Zoning Board of Appeals & Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Appeals & Adjustments will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a setback variance. The board is reviewing an application to allow a fence that does not meet current district requirements.

• Case No. 1839: Request for a 25-foot exterior side yard setback variance for a 4-feet high chain link fence at 1800 Monticello Dr.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving the purchase of replacement string lights for the downtown area at $280 each and a $3,000 contribution toward Christmas tree decorations. The board will also place on file the monthly financial reports and current bills totaling $51,756.07. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and the director's report.

• Motion to approve purchase of replacement string lights for downtown at $280 apiece
• Motion to authorize DDA to pay half of Christmas tree decorations in the amount of $3,000
• Motion to place on file monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report for September 2024
• Motion to place on file current bills totaling $51,756.07
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2024 regular meeting

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will discuss a contribution and interest payout for former employee Derek Griggs. The meeting includes a review of portfolio monitoring and investment statements. Members will also consider invoices totaling $16,440.00.

• Payout request for prior employee Derek Griggs
• NCPERS Membership Renewal invoice for $315.00
• Mariner Institutional, LLC Q3 2024 invoice for $13,125.00
• City of Trenton Q3 2024 invoice for $3,000.00
• Establishment of 2025 Meeting Schedule

Health Care Fund Board (Public Act 149)

The Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan (OPEB) Board will meet to review investment reports, communications, and invoices. Old business includes discussion of a MI Local Retirement Grant award of $712,790. New business covers setting the 2025 meeting schedule.

• MI Local Retirement Grant Award of $712,790 (Letter of Approval)
• Osaic statement for July 2024
• Investment report from John Bussa and Michael LoGrasso
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2024
• 2025 meeting schedule proposed

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure and technology requests, including sewer cleaning and police software. The body is also reviewing block party requests and a large set of authorized disbursements.

• Authorized Disbursements totaling $8,849,853.18
• Sewer Cleaning and Televising Project contract award
• Flock Camera LPR Project and Tyler Technology Cloud LE Software
• Fire Suppression System repairs at the Westfield Activities Center
• Emergency purchase of a 480v Stepdown Power Center for Waste Water Treatment Plant

Civic Commission

The Civic Commission will review recent events including a shred event and Pumpkin Festival, and discuss the upcoming Christmas Parade. Old business includes a request to finalize payment to Ann Arbor Carriage and consider purchasing Christmas decorations for City Hall. No new business or major policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Discuss purchase of Christmas decorations for City Hall
• Request final payoff to Ann Arbor Carriage for Christmas parade
• Recap of shred event and Pumpkin Festival
• Send thank-you cards to Rotary and volunteers

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission is meeting on October 2, 2024, but the agenda contains only procedural items and no specific business is listed for discussion or decision.

City Beautiful Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for discussion.

Cultural Commission

The Trenton Cultural Commission will discuss the implementation of the 1631 Plan, fundraising ideas, and two commission vacancies. They will also consider changing the meeting date and confirm future meeting dates. The agenda includes approval of minutes, review of several communications, and subcommittee updates on Monguagon Memorial Park and other programs.

• Discussion of 1631 Plan implementation and next steps
• Fundraising ideas for commission activities
• Two commission vacancies with application review
• Possible meeting date change vote
• Accounts balance of $944.19

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider the approval of bills totaling $264,263.15. The board will also discuss the TIF and Development Plan and Streetscape Phase 1 tree pits. Other items include the Façade Improvement Grant Program and Preservation Forward.

• Approval of bills in the amount of $264,263.15
• Discussion of Tree Pits (Streetscape Phase 1)
• Review of TIF & Development Plan
• Discussion of Façade Improvement Grant Program
• Review of Preservation Forward

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss price changes for rentals, classes, and pool entry. The body will also review the Master Plan and receive construction updates on the rink.

• Price changes for rentals and classes
• Pool entry price changes
• Master Plan Review
• Construction update on Rink
• Rotary Park and Pool updates

City Council

The Trenton City Council will consider authorizing $4,090,488.13 in disbursements, a memorandum of understanding with the Technical, Professional, and Officeworkers Association of Michigan, and acceptance of the MI Local Retirement Grant. Other business includes appointments to the City Beautiful Commission and Downtown Development Authority, and approval of several contracts and permits.

• Authorized disbursements totaling $4,090,488.13
• Memorandum of Understanding with TPOAM union workers
• Acceptance of the MI Local Retirement Grant
• Engagement letter with Bendzinski and Co. for city administrator services
• Open Fiber Michigan, LLC METRO Act permit application

The Trenton City Council approved an engagement letter with Bendzinski and Co. to serve as the Registered Municipal Advisor for the issuance of $43.5 million in Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, and authorized the City Administrator to sign. The council also accepted a $712,790 state grant for the OPEB fund, approved a $10,000 window purchase for the wastewater plant, and referred a door-to-door painting request to legal counsel. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Bendzinski and Co. engagement for $43.5M GO bonds (unanimous)
• Accepted $712,790 MI Local Retirement Grant for OPEB fund (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 window purchase for wastewater plant (unanimous)
• Referred Caden Gloss door-to-door painting to legal counsel (unanimous)
• Approved Nearmap subscription renewal $6,040 (unanimous)
• Approved $4,596.42 Fall/Winter newsletter printing (unanimous)
• Approved Open Fiber Michigan METRO Act permit (unanimous)
• Approved $4,090,488.13 disbursements (unanimous)

Election Commission

The Trenton Election Commission will meet to approve several procedural items for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election. They will establish an Absentee Counting Board to process absentee ballots on November 2, 2024, and approve the Election Worker Schedule. The commission will also appoint a Receiving Board and schedule a Public Accuracy Test for October 15, 2024. Minutes from previous meetings will be approved.

• Establish Absentee Counting Board to process absentee ballots on Nov. 2, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. until finished
• Approve the November 5, 2024, Election Worker Schedule
• Appoint Receiving Board
• Schedule Public Accuracy Test for Oct. 15, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.
• Approve minutes of July 1 and July 15, 2024 meetings

The Trenton Election Commission approved the minutes from July 1 and July 15, 2024, and established the Absentee Counting Board to process and tabulate absentee ballots on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. until finished, but no later than 5:00 p.m. The commission also approved the November 5, 2024, Election Worker Schedule, authorized the City Clerk to appoint additional workers in emergencies, appointed the Receiving Board for the General Election, and scheduled the Public Accuracy Test for October 15, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. All motions passed without recorded opposition.

• Approved minutes of July 1 and July 15, 2024
• Established Absentee Counting Board for Nov. 2, 2024, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Approved Nov. 5, 2024, Election Worker Schedule; clerk may appoint emergency workers
• Appointed Receiving Board for Nov. 5, 2024, General Election
• Scheduled Public Accuracy Test for Oct. 15, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Fire & Police Pension Board meets for a routine monthly session. Key items include a legal update regarding Comerica's letters to retirees whose state tax withholdings were changed without notice, and a request for payout of accumulated contributions and interest for a former employee. The board will also review investment reports and a FOIA response.

• Legal update on Comerica letters to retirees about incorrect state tax withholding changes
• Payout request for former employee Kyle Paryaksi (accumulated contributions and interest)
• Comerica statement for July 2024 and portfolio monitoring report on file
• FOIA request from Bloomberg and response from Plan Secretary
• Market value update as of September 7, 2024 from investment consultant

The Fire & Police Pension Board approved the August 14, 2024 minutes, received communications including a Bloomberg FOIA request, approved a payout for Kyle Paryaksi, agreed to submit a blind RFP for custodial banking services, and approved payment of a $3,343.54 invoice to Comerica. All votes were unanimous. No old or new business was discussed.

• Approved August 14, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Received communications and placed on file (unanimous)
• Approved payout of accumulated contribution and interest for Kyle Paryaksi (unanimous)
• Agreed to submit blind RFP for pension trust custodial banking services (unanimous)
• Approved $3,343.54 payment to Comerica Q2 2024 (unanimous)

City Beautiful Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review financial and secretary reports and discuss ongoing maintenance for indoor and outdoor sites. The body is also reviewing programming proposals and a parking plan report.

• Veterans' Hall pictures and damage
• Plaquing program
• Parking plan report
• Facebook revamp
• Saturday scheduling for September and October

The Trenton Historical Commission held a regular meeting on September 9, 2024, approving the minutes from the August 19 meeting. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on maintenance updates, collection cataloging, and scheduling volunteer work for September and October. A discussion on changing the monthly meeting venue was tabled for October.

• Approved minutes from August 19, 2024, meeting (motion carried)
• Scheduled Saturday museum staffing for September and October
• Tabled discussion on changing monthly meeting venue until October

Civic Commission

The Civic Commission is coordinating logistics for upcoming community events. The body is discussing preparations for a garage sale, a shredding event, and the Pumpkin Festival.

• Pumpkin Festival logistics including food trucks, bounce house, and DPW work order
• $500.00 deposit sent to Ann Arbor Carriage for the Christmas Parade
• Proposed purchase of new lights and holiday decorations for City Hall
• Scheduling of garage sale map sales
• Coordination of shredding event receipts and signage

The Civic Commission approved the September 9, 2024 agenda and the June 3, 2024 minutes as presented. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on planning upcoming community events, including Lobsterfest, a car and bike show, Trafford Square Celebration, Homecoming Parade, Shred Day, and Pumpkin Festival. A concolor fir tree with a 5-year warranty was purchased for City Hall holiday lighting.

• Approved September 9, 2024 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved June 3, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Purchased 24' concolor fir tree with 5-year warranty for City Hall holiday lighting

Library Governing Board

The Library Governing Board will discuss next steps for a new pollinator garden project with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and consider applications for digital literacy grants totaling $9,000. The board also notes that a $25,000 federal grant has been awarded for outreach, focusing on home delivery. Policy changes regarding lost-book payments and display case rules have been posted to the website.

• LSTA/Federal grant of $25,000 awarded for outreach, primarily home delivery.
• Pollinator garden project with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — board to provide guidance and seek letters of support.
• Applied for repeat Digital Literacy Grants: $4,000 and $5,000 for computer classes.
• August 6 bond proposal for fire, police, and municipal building improvements passed.
• Policy changes added to website: must pay for lost books (no replacements) and display case rules.

The Library Governing Board accepted a $25,000 LSTA/Federal grant for outreach, focusing on home delivery, and approved a late opening for staff development in October. The board also discussed next steps for a pollinator garden with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, including seeking council approval on November 25. No public comments were made, and the meeting was procedural in part.

• Accepted $25K LSTA/Federal grant for outreach (MB/TM)
• Approved late opening for staff meeting/development in October (MB/JD)
• Approved agenda and minutes from June 26, 2024

Traffic Safety Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or safety measures are listed for decision or discussion.

City Council

The City Council will consider several equipment purchases and contract renewals. The body will also review authorized disbursements totaling $2,378,416.92.

• Authorized Disbursements for September 3, 2024 in the amount of $2,378,416.92
• Request to purchase a mini excavator and skid steer with attachments
• Emergency purchase of Allen Bradley Processor and Chassis for Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Contract renewal for public computer licenses and tech support
• Acceptance of Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Grant for the Fire Chief

The Trenton City Council approved several purchases and contracts, including a mini excavator and skid steer, sidewalk replacements, a fir tree, and a floor scrubber. They also accepted a firefighter turnout grant, approved a block party, and held a closed session for litigation and property purchase discussions. All votes were unanimous except for the appointments, where the mayor abstained.

• Approved $167,549.59 purchase of CAT 303 Mini Excavator and CAT 255 Skid Steer (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 sidewalk replacement/ADA compliance contracts (unanimous)
• Approved $13,975 purchase of 24' Concolor Fir tree (unanimous)
• Accepted $48,868 Firefighter Turnout Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $6,583.20 library computer license renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $11,000 emergency purchase of Allen Bradley processor (unanimous)
• Approved $5,500 floor scrubber purchase, waiving bidding (unanimous)
• Approved Canterbury Street block party for Oct 26 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider authorized disbursements totaling $2,555,023.89. The body will also review purchase requests for a used forklift, an electric PPV fan, and a Rockwell Automation service agreement.

• Authorized Disbursements: $2,555,023.89
• Request to purchase a used forklift for the DPW Garage
• Purchase of electric PPV fan
• Rockwell Automation Service Agreement for Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Purchase of fire hose with AFG Grant support

The Trenton City Council approved all agenda items unanimously, including the purchase of a used forklift, a fire fan, a service agreement, and fire hose with grant support. They also approved a street closure for the American Legion car and bike show and accepted a DDA resignation. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $15,900 purchase of 2016 Nissan forklift for DPW garage (unanimous)
• Approved $4,999 purchase of Super VAC V-18 PPV fan for fire department (unanimous)
• Approved $31,578.96 renewal of Rockwell Automation service agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $35,506 purchase of fire hose with AFG grant support, city portion not to exceed $8,734.58 (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for American Legion Post 426 Car and Bike Show on Sept 21, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Rina Belanger from DDA and authorized commendation letter (unanimous)
• Approved $2,555,023.89 in authorized disbursements (unanimous)
• Approved minutes, financial summary, and various reports (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to review maintenance needs for indoor and outdoor facilities. The body will also discuss programming proposals and potential changes to the monthly meeting venue.

• Outdoor maintenance including fascia repair, carpenter ants, and weed control
• Indoor maintenance at Veterans’ Hall regarding pictures and damage
• Plaquing program activity report
• Programming proposals from Peter
• Discussion on changing the venue for monthly meetings

Cultural Commission

The Trenton Cultural Commission will discuss the 1631 Plan, including its implementation and next steps. They will also approve minutes from June 2024, review communications and an account balance of $944.19, and receive updates from several subcommittees. The next meeting is tentatively set for September 28, 2024.

• Approval of June 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 1631 Plan implementation and next steps
• Account balance reported as $944.19
• Subcommittee updates: Monguagon Memorial Park, Rainbow People, Social Wellness, Disability Pride, Culture of Compassion, Hopes for Humanity, TPS Arts & Music Liaison
• Confirm next meeting date: September 28, 2024

The Trenton City Cultural Commission meeting on August 17, 2024, was called to order but immediately adjourned at 10:05 a.m. because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Trenton Fire & Police Pension Board will consider minutes, hear communications, and approve payout of accumulated contributions for four individuals. They will also review a Q2 2024 performance report, discuss MI pension tax withholding, and consider invoices totaling $8,279.80.

• Payout of accumulated contributions for Lloyd, Alves, and Petersen
• Payout of accumulated contributions for Carter
• Q2 2024 Performance Report from investment consultant
• Discussion on MI Pension Tax withholding
• Invoices for National Investment Services ($6,511) and VanOverbeke Michaud & Timmony ($1,768.80)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to discuss event sponsorships and the DDA Strategic Plan. The board will also review monthly financial reports and current bills.

• Payment of current bills totaling $3,563.65
• Witches Night Out Event Sponsorship Application
• Open Book Theatre Event Sponsorship Application
• Event Sponsorship Budget
• DDA Strategic Plan

The Trenton DDA approved event sponsorships for Witches Night Out and Open Book Theatre, approved an event sponsorship budget option, and accepted a board member's resignation. They also voted to begin discussions with Becket & Raeder to update the TIF and Development Plan before it expires, and to revisit Preservation Forward at the September meeting. The meeting was otherwise routine, with reports on the Art Festival, tree pits, and other projects.

• Approved agenda with added resignation item (motion carried)
• Approved July 11, 2024 minutes with Bochenek excused (motion carried)
• Placed on file July 2024 Revenue and Expenditure Report (motion carried)
• Approved current bills totaling $3,563.65 (motion carried)
• Approved motion to revisit Preservation Forward at September meeting (motion carried)
• Approved motion to begin discussions with Becket & Raeder to update TIF & Development Plan (motion carried)
• Approved event sponsorship for Witches Night Out (McNally abstained, motion carried)
• Approved $600 sponsorship for Open Book Theatre (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will consider a second reading of Ordinance 819 regarding stormwater management and a payment authorization for an emergency water main replacement. The body will also review several equipment purchases for the police department and downtown area.

• Ordinance 819, Stormwater Management (2nd Reading)
• Payment authorization for emergency water main replacement
• Authorized disbursements totaling $3,276,137.47
• Purchase of 13 in-car printers and docking stations and a Motorola handheld radio
• Elm Street Parking Lot Improvements

City Beautiful Commission

The meeting agenda includes only standard procedural items: approval of minutes from June 5, 2024, a treasurer's report, communications, and public comment. No old or new business items are listed. The next meeting is set for September 11, 2024.

The City Beautiful Commission approved a motion to extend the West Jefferson petunia color and style to West Road, change the two City Hall pots to yellow petunias, creeping jenny, and colorful dieffendbachia, and add two ground pots in front of the library entrance. They also approved sending a thank-you card to DPW and attending the Fraser BCSEM quarterly meeting on September 16, 2024. The minutes of June 5, 2024, were approved, and the treasurer's report noted a $2,000 budget for July 1, 2024 to July 2025.

• Approved minutes of June 5, 2024 (motion carried)
• Approved sending DPW an end-of-season thank-you card (motion carried)
• Approved flower plan: West Road to match West Jefferson petunias, City Hall pots changed to yellow petunia, creeping jenny, dieffendbachia, and two ground pots added at library entrance (motion carried)
• Approved attending Fraser BCSEM quarterly meeting on September 16, 2024 (motion carried)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to correct clerical errors, qualified errors, and mutual mistakes of fact. The body will also review hardship appeals for homeowners that were not previously denied in 2024.

• Review of clerical/qualified errors and mutual mistakes of fact
• Review of homeowner hardship appeals

City Council

The City Council will discuss a first reading of a stormwater management ordinance and a request to bid for the Helen St. Sewer Replacement Project. The body will also review a natural gas distribution contract and authorized disbursements totaling $1,352,688.08.

• Ordinance 819, Stormwater Management, 1st Reading
• Request to advertise and receive bids for Helen St. Sewer Replacement Project
• Request for one-year contract with Constellation as natural gas distributor
• Authorized Disbursements for July 15, 2024: $1,352,688.08
• Elm Street Parking Lot Improvements

Election Commission

The Trenton Election Commission will consider a Republican Committee challenge to the appointment of three election inspectors: Carl M. Brogley, Vivian L. Gearhart, and Holly M. Nowak. The meeting includes call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Republican Committee challenge of election inspector appointment for Carl M. Brogley
• Republican Committee challenge of election inspector appointment for Vivian L. Gearhart
• Republican Committee challenge of election inspector appointment for Holly M. Nowak

Downtown Development Authority

The DDA will review the June revenue and expenditure report and approve $49,564.39 in current bills. The board will also consider a sponsorship application for Lobstober Fest/Fall Bash and discuss updates on the Art Festival and Rotary Park.

• Approval of $49,564.39 in current bills
• Lobstober Fest/Fall Bash Event Sponsorship Application
• Art Festival update
• Rotary Park update
• DDA Strategic Plan discussion

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Board will review May 8 minutes and communications including a $257.52 class action check. The meeting includes an investment market value update and rebalance recommendation. Additionally, the Board will review several service invoices.

• Class Action check for $257.52
• Investment rebalance recommendation
• Comerica fees of $3,396.19
• Mariner Institutional, LLC Q2 2024 invoice of $13,125.00
• City of Trenton Administrative Services Q2 2024 invoice of $3,000.00

Health Care Fund Board (Public Act 149)

The OPEB Board will review Q2 2024 quarterly reports and investment analyses for the Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan. The meeting includes a review of financial statements and potential fund allocation changes.

• Q2 2024 Quarterly Report and Executive Summary
• Trenton Health Fund Investment Analysis
• Osaic Investor Statement (03/31/2024 – 06/30/2024)
• Lincoln Financial Advisors Statement (05/01/2024 – 05/31/2024)
• Review of allocation changes

Historical Commission

The Trenton Historical Commission will discuss maintenance needs for outdoor and indoor facilities. The meeting also includes reviews of activity reports and planning for an upcoming opening event.

• Outdoor maintenance including exterior wall repairs and carpenter ant issues
• Indoor maintenance at Veterans' Hall
• Opening event planning including logo design, signage, and a car exhibit
• Collection status and exhibit readiness
• Saturday scheduling discussion

City Council

The Trenton City Council will discuss a waste management services agreement with the City of Riverview and requests for sewer cleaning bids. The agenda also includes an emergency replacement of jail cell and evidence cameras. Additionally, the council will address a block party request from Sheraton Drive residents.

• Agreement with City of Riverview for Municipal Commercial Waste Management Services
• Request to advertise and receive bids for sewer cleaning and televising
• Emergency replacement of jail cell and evidence cameras
• Authorized disbursements totaling $635,099.95
• Block party request from Sheraton Drive residents

Election Commission

The Trenton Election Commission is reviewing preparations for the upcoming August 6, 2024, Primary Election. The agenda includes approving the election worker schedule and appointing a Receiving Board. Additionally, the commission will schedule a Public Accuracy Test for July 18, 2024.

• Approval of the August 6, 2024, Election Worker Schedule
• Appointment of the Receiving Board
• Scheduling of the Public Accuracy Test for July 18, 2024

Library Governing Board

The Library Governing Board will hold elections for board officers and discuss the August 6th municipal bond proposal. The board is also scheduled to vote on a pollinator garden partnership and approve signage quotes. Updates regarding library facility improvements and grant status will be reviewed.

• Election of Library Board Officers
• Fire, Police and Municipal Building Improvement Bond Proposal
• Pollinator Garden partnership with US Fish and Wildlife Service
• Approval for signage quotes
• Collection and Display Cases policy changes

City Council

The City Council will consider a bid award for the Road Rehabilitation Project in the DDA District and budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The agenda also includes requests for new AED equipment and a library services agreement renewal.

• Bid award for the Road Rehabilitation Project in the DDA District
• Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024
• Purchase of 8 Lifepak CR2 AEDs with pads
• ESO EHR Suite 1 Year Contract 2024-2025
• Authorized disbursements totaling $1,300,653.43

Cultural Commission

The Trenton Cultural Commission is meeting to discuss strategic planning and Disability Pride Month organization. The commission will also address three current vacancies. The meeting includes a review of the account balance, which is $944.19.

• Strategic planning study session scheduling
• Disability Pride Month planning and organizing
• Review of applications for three commission vacancies
• Account balance report of $944.19

Downtown Development Authority

The Trenton Downtown Development Authority will consider motions to approve financial reports and various expenditures. The board will also address the Chairman’s resignation and hold an election for a new Chair. Items regarding the 2024 Trenton Summer Festival are also scheduled for discussion.

• $3,600 sponsorship for kid's entertainment at the 2024 Trenton Summer Festival
• Park Warehouse quote for 24 trashcan receptacles not to exceed $20,000
• Approval of new logo decal bills in the amount of $1,968.60
• Acceptance of the DDA Chairman’s resignation
• Approval of current bills totaling $13,038.33

Historical Commission

The commission is reviewing maintenance needs for outdoor and indoor facilities, including repairs to the west side exterior wall. Members are also discussing preparations for an upcoming opening event and logo design.

• Repairs to west side exterior wall fascia and carpenter ant issues
• Planning for museum opening event advertisements and signage
• Updates on flag folding event and plaquing program
• Logo design discussion
• Parade participation planning

Traffic Safety Commission

This agenda contains only standard procedural steps for the June 5, 2024 meeting. It is purely boilerplate with no specific projects, contracts, or policy changes scheduled. The commission will review minutes from May 1 and hold public comment.

• No substantive items; agenda contains only standard procedural boilerplate.

City Beautiful Commission

The agenda for the June 5, 2024, City Beautiful Commission meeting consists only of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or new business items are detailed in the provided text.

Civic Commission

The Civic Commission is discussing preparations for the Pumpkin Festival and Christmas decorations. The commission is also reviewing the Memorial Day Parade and addressing a price increase for the Shred event.

• Pumpkin Festival planning, including pumpkin orders from Kurtzals
• Confirmed price increase for Shred event
• Discussion of new lights for City Hall for Christmas
• Review of Memorial Day Parade and sound system needs

City Council

The City Council will meet at the Westfield Activities Center to discuss various city business. Items include a request to award bids for paving projects and a discussion regarding a land swap agreement.

• Rotary Park Waterfront and Park Improvements - Bid Package 1
• 33rd District Court: Fines, Costs, Fees, April 2024
• Rivertown Tavern: Outdoor Area/Entertainment
• The Vintage Market, LLC: Lobsterfest/Fall Bash
• Authorized Disbursements, June 3, 2024 ($655,503.50)

City Council

The Trenton City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including approving $1,011,813.86 in disbursements, repairing two glass atrium roofs at City Hall, and entering contracts for benefits management, dental insurance, and a hockey academy. The council will also consider appointments to city commissions and discuss moving June council meetings to a different location. Public comment is invited on agenda items.

• Authorized disbursements of $1,011,813.86 for May 20, 2024
• Repair of two glass atrium roofs at City Hall
• Business agreement with Accordware for benefits information management system
• Framework for renewal of contract with Delta Dental and new contract with Standard Insurance
• Downriver Hockey Academy contract and purchase of umbrellas for Kennedy Aquatic Center

Cultural Commission

The Trenton Cultural Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on leadership roles, a commission vacancy, and approval of expenditures for Pride items. They will also review a Title VI recommendation and plan for upcoming Pride events and other community activities.

• Vote on leadership roles per bylaws
• Approval of $1,166.34 budget balance and Pride item purchases
• Discussion of Pride Month events including Trenton Pride Rally and Downriver Pride Festival
• Commission vacancy application review
• Title VI Revision Recommendation from P. Taylor

Historical Commission

The Trenton Historical Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and financial reports. They will discuss old business items such as building maintenance, collection status, and planning for the museum's opening event. New business includes discussing parade participation.

• Fascia hole repair and carpenter ant treatment for exterior wall
• Veterans' Hall setup including track lighting and fire extinguishers
• Collection item 'trough' pickup, payment, placement, and cover
• Planning for museum opening event with handouts, signage, and backyard sales
• Discussion of parade participation

Downtown Development Authority

The Trenton Downtown Development Authority board will vote on a revenue report through April 30, approve $12,674.54 in current bills, and amend its by-laws. Members will also consider updated guidelines for the Façade Improvement Grant Program and Event Sponsorship, plus a $4,000 sponsorship for kid’s entertainment at the 2024 Trenton Summer Festival.

• Approval of current bills totaling $12,674.54
• Amendments to DDA By-Laws Articles III and IV
• Updated application guidelines for the Façade Improvement Grant Program
• $4,000 sponsorship for kid’s entertainment at the 2024 Trenton Summer Festival
• Discussion of old business regarding the Art Festival and Jefferson/Elm Parking Lot

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Fire and Police Pension Board is meeting to review first-quarter investment performance and consider a market value update and possible rebalancing. The board will also review a draft DROP application and approve invoices totaling $7,894.70 for the quarter.

• Investment Performance Review Q1 2024
• Market Value Update / Rebalance Consideration
• Draft DROP Application review
• Invoices: NIS Q1 2024 $6,146.00; VanOverbeke Michaud & Timmony $1,748.70
• Comerica statement and portfolio monitoring report on file

Civic Commission

The Trenton Civic Commission is reviewing past event recaps, planning logistics for the Memorial Day Parade and City Awards, and recruiting volunteers for upcoming festivals. These decisions directly affect how local events are staffed, where donation trucks park at Jefferson and Elm streets, and which residents serve on the commission overseeing city activities. The body also noted four open seats that require new appointments.

• Filling four vacant Civic Commission seats
• Selecting a date for the annual City Awards presentation
• Coordinating Memorial Day Parade invitations, honor guard options, and plaque inscriptions
• Scheduling garage sale vendors and arranging donation truck pickup at Jefferson and Elm streets
• Recruiting volunteers for Summer Festival beer token sales and discussing City Hall Christmas decorations

City Council

The Trenton City Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed city budget. Residents can participate in person, by phone, or via Zoom. The meeting is being live-streamed on cable TV and YouTube.

• Public hearing on proposed city budget
• Public comment period for budget input
• Remote participation via phone or Zoom available

City Council

The Trenton City Council is holding its regular meeting with several significant items on the agenda, including the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25, the millage tax rate, and water and sewer rates effective July 1, 2024. The council will also consider a letter of intent for the purchase and sale of 0 King Road, a social district permit for Round House BBQ, and various contracts and equipment replacements. Public comment is invited on agenda items.

• Budget for fiscal year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
• Millage tax rate for 2024-25
• Water and sewer rates effective July 1, 2024
• Letter of Intent with Crown Enterprises for 0 King Road (1.13 acres)
• Authorized disbursements of $1,116,839.34

Library Governing Board

The Library Governing Board is meeting to vote on new board officers and discuss contract renewals due June 1st. They will also review an update on a request for reconsideration, discuss issues with automated phone software and cameras, and consider applying for an LSTA grant due May 31st. Old business includes a mission statement review and a quote for new chillers.

• Election of Library Board Officers (vote)
• Contract renewals/appointments due June 1st
• LSTA grant application due 5/31/24
• Chillers: third quote received, lowest quote attached, Siemens to do disconnect
• July meeting moved to June 26th

Traffic Safety Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or safety issues are listed for discussion or decision.

City Beautiful Commission

This is the regular monthly meeting of the Trenton City Beautiful Commission. The agenda is largely procedural, covering the pledge, roll call, approval of the April 3, 2024 minutes, treasurer's report, and public comment, with no specific old or new business items listed.

• Approval of April 3, 2024 minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for June 5, 2024

Cultural Commission

The Trenton Cultural Commission is meeting to vote on leadership roles (Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary) per its bylaws, and to discuss moving or cancelling the May 18 and June 15 meetings. The commission will also address two vacancies, review its budget balance of $1,166.34, and hear updates on subcommittees and local arts events.

• Vote on leadership roles: Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary
• Discussion on 5/18 and 6/15 meetings: move, change location to city hall, or cancel
• Commission vacancy (2) and application process
• Budget balance: $1,166.34
• Updates on Open Book Theatre Company's 'Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea' (5/17-6/9) and DAG/2SPAC's 'Rock of Ages' (5/31-6/2, 6/7-9)

Health Care Fund Board (Public Act 149)

The Trenton OPEB Board (Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan) is meeting to review routine items: approving minutes, receiving communications from Lincoln Financial Advisors (including a letter about Osaic acquiring Lincoln's wealth management), and hearing an investment report. The board will also note the reappointment of Bruce Jocks to a term expiring February 1, 2028. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Letter from Lincoln Financial Advisors regarding Osaic acquisition of wealth management
• Lincoln Financial Advisors statements for February and March 2024
• Investment report by John Bussa and Michael LoGrasso
• Reappointment of Bruce Jocks to OPEB Board, term to expire February 1, 2028

City Council

The Trenton City Council will consider a resolution submitting a bond proposal for fire, police, and municipal building improvements, along with budget amendments and a rescheduled public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 budget. The agenda also includes several routine items such as contract renewals, a fireworks contract, and a closed session.

• Resolution submitting Fire, Police and Municipal Building Improvement Bond Proposal
• Budget Amendments for FYE June 30, 2024
• Reschedule public hearing for proposed FY 2024-2025 budget from May 20 to May 6, 2024
• Renewal of annual service contract for Herkimer Radio
• 2024 Fireworks Contract

Downtown Development Authority

The Board will review the March 18, 2024 special meeting minutes and receive updates on the Art Festival, Strategic Plan, and Jefferson/Elm Parking Lot. The agenda also includes a review of financials.

• Art Festival update
• Strategic Plan update
• Jefferson/Elm Parking Lot update
• Financials review

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Fire and Police Pension Board is meeting to review custodial bank options, discuss investment performance and rebalancing, and approve a $3,000 invoice from the City of Trenton for Q1 2024. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Custodial Bank review (agenda items 1b and 6a)
• Comerica statement for February 2024
• Investment performance update and rebalance discussion
• Invoice from City of Trenton Q1 2024: $3,000.00
• Revised contact sheet for new business

Historical Commission

The Trenton Historical Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and financial reports. They will discuss old business items such as outdoor and indoor maintenance, collection storage, and activity reports, including a flag folding event and the plaquing program. New business is listed but has no specific items. The meeting is procedural, with no major decisions or financial contracts detailed.

• Outdoor maintenance: trough report and crab apple tree
• Indoor maintenance: carriage shed and Veterans' Hall lighting
• Flag folding event: place, date, time, guests to be determined
• Plaquing program update by Jeff
• Organize opening event: games, photo with car cutout

Traffic Safety Commission

The provided document is a procedural template containing no substantive business or topics for discussion. No specific projects, ordinances, or communications are listed.

City Beautiful Commission

The City Beautiful Commission is meeting for a routine agenda that includes approval of minutes, a treasurer's report, public comment, and old/new business. No specific items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural.

• Approve minutes from March 6, 2024
• Treasurer's report
• Public comment period
• Old business and new business (items not specified)

City Council

The Trenton City Council will consider the proposed fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, along with several department requests including a new dump truck, boiler replacement, and marina dock repair. The agenda also includes property division and combination petitions, a charter amendment on council compensation, and a grant resolution for disaster contingency funds. Public comment is invited on agenda items.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Petition to Divide Property, 2901 Manning Dr.
• Petition to Combine Property, 4602 and 4606 Orville Dr., TCM Development, LLC
• Replacement of Hot Water Boiler at Fire Station 2
• Request to Purchase a 3 Yard Dump Truck with Plow and Salter

Election Commission

The Trenton Election Commission will meet to approve the minutes from January 22, 2024, and approve the election worker schedule for the May 7, 2024 election. They will also appoint a receiving board and schedule a public accuracy test for April 25, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. This meeting is procedural, preparing for the upcoming election.

• Approval of May 7, 2024 Election Worker Schedule
• Appoint Receiving Board
• Schedule Public Accuracy Test for April 25, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Fire and Police Pension Board is meeting to review pension fund statements and portfolio reports, discuss the annual Investment Policy Statement, and consider a rebalancing of investments. The board will also vote on paying a $13,125 invoice to AndCo Consulting for Q1 2024 services and review the revised 2024 meeting schedule.

• Comerica statements for Dec 2023 and Jan 2024
• Portfolio monitoring reports for Jan and Feb 2024
• Annual review of Investment Policy Statement
• Rebalance discussion
• Invoice: AndCo Consulting, LLC Q1 2024 — $13,125.00

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to discuss several funding allocations for city improvements and events. The board will review financials and potential expenditures for infrastructure and community sponsorships.

• Alley Maintenance and Paving: $200,000
• Electronic Message Board for City Hall: $20,000 (FY 2024-25)
• Fireworks: $50,000 (FY 2024-25)
• SWCRC Black Tie Gala and Expo 2024 Sponsorship: up to $1,000
• SWCRC Gift Basket: up to $500

City Council

The Trenton City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, presentations, and public comment. Key items include a police purchase of body armor, a request to buy trash carts, appointments to city commissions, and approval of $989,544 in disbursements. The agenda also includes several late communications, such as a closed session request and a settlement agreement under the ADA.

• Police Chief: Purchase of Body Armor/Bullet Resistant Vests for Officers
• Department of Public Services Director: Request to Purchase Trash Carts
• Authorized Disbursements, March 18, 2024 ($989,544.00)
• Appointments to Downtown Development Authority, Historical Commission, Cultural Commission
• Councilman Benedetti: Settlement Agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act between the United States and the City of Trenton

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review updates on the Art Festival, branding, and the strategic plan. The board will also discuss the SWCRC Black Tie Gala and Expo 2024.

• Art Festival update
• Branding Committee update
• DDA/City Employee update
• Strategic Plan update
• Jefferson/Elm Parking Lot update

Historical Commission

The Trenton Historical Commission is meeting to handle routine business and plan for the upcoming museum opening. They will review minutes, finances, and reports, and discuss maintenance projects, collection storage, and event planning.

• Front door repair and crab apple tree maintenance
• Carriage shed and Veterans' Hall lighting/setup
• Flag folding event planning
• Plaquing program update
• Museum opening event with games and photo cutout

Library Governing Board

The Library Governing Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, a director's report, and public comment. They will vote on board elections and using the Misc. Income Fund Balance for chiller projects, and discuss contract renewals, a five-year strategic plan, a lost and found policy, and incident reports.

• Vote on board elections
• Vote on using Misc. Income Fund Balance for chillers
• Discussion of contract renewals/appointments due June 1st
• Review of mission statement and 5-year strategic plan
• Discussion of lost and found policy and incident reports

Traffic Safety Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or discussion items are listed.

City Beautiful Commission

The City Beautiful Commission is meeting for a routine agenda that includes approving minutes, a treasurer's report, and public comment. No specific action items or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural.

• Approve minutes from November 1, 2023
• Treasurer's report
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for April 3, 2024

Civic Commission

The commission is planning logistics for the Easter Egg Hunt and Memorial Day Parade. The agenda also includes presenting annual city awards to police and fire department members. A shredding event is confirmed for September 14, 2024.

• Police Officer of the Year: Blake Rusnak
• Firefighter of the Year: Joseph Jergovich
• Fire Department Life Saver Awards
• Easter Egg Hunt planning
• Shred event on September 14, 2024

City Council

The Trenton City Council is holding its regular meeting on March 4, 2024, with several action items including approving a water service line verification contract, a lawn mowing contract extension, equipment purchases, and road closures for festivals and parades. They will also review the 33rd District Court budget and fines report, and consider a police department mobile app. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.

• 33rd District Court: 2024 Court Budget and Final Caseload
• 33rd District Court: Fines, Costs, Fees for January 2024
• Approve Contract for Water Service Line Verification
• One Year Lawn Mowing Contract Extension to Turf Concepts
• Purchase (2) Mowers and a Landscape Trailer

Cultural Commission

The Commission is reviewing the Michigan Roundtable exhibit and discussing two commission vacancies. The meeting includes updates on various subcommittees and upcoming local arts performances.

• Michigan Roundtable exhibit: March 3-9
• Honorarium to Heaster Wheeler: $250
• Michigan Roundtable payment: $500
• Current budget balance: $1,166.34
• Two commission vacancies

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Fire and Police Pension Board will review the Q4 2023 performance report, discuss market value updates and rebalancing, and consider consent for investment consultants AndCo and Mariner. They will also discuss a draft policy on trustee participation via telecommunications and a revised member handbook Q&A. The board will approve an invoice of $3,195.90 for legal services and note the reappointment of Bruce Jocks to the board.

• Q4 2023 Comerica fees update
• Q4 2023 Performance Report and market value rebalance discussion
• AndCo / Mariner consent
• Draft policy revision on trustee participation via telecommunications
• Invoice of $3,195.90 to VanOverbeke Michaud & Timmony, P.C.

City Council

The Trenton City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine items such as approving minutes and financial reports. Key actions include a resolution to decertify 10 local street segments, a petition to divide a parcel at 2901 Manning Dr., and several parks and recreation items. The meeting also includes a resignation from the Cultural Commission and a payment of $1,751,216.15 in authorized disbursements.

• Resolution to Decertify 10 Local Street Segments
• Petition to Divide Parcel #54-017-99-0001-710, 2901 Manning Dr.
• Downriver Linked Greenways Trail Project
• Temporary Chiller Installation and Trenton Ice Show Lighting
• Authorized Disbursements: $1,751,216.15

City Council

The Trenton City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including second readings of ordinances to repeal the Director of Police & Fire Services and the Director of Public Services positions. The council will also consider a liquor license request for Downtown Beauty Bar, a grant application for Affholter Park, and approve disbursements totaling over $5 million.

• Ordinance 804: Repeal Director of Police & Fire Services (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 805: Repeal City Engineer as Director of Public Services (2nd reading)
• Downtown Beauty Bar: DDA liquor license request
• Affholter Park Project grant application resolution of support
• Authorized disbursements: $680,035.31; ACH transactions: $4,546,754.87

Historical Commission

The Trenton Historical Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, financial and committee reports, and planning for the upcoming museum opening. They will review old business items such as building maintenance, collection storage, and event planning, and consider a new plaque program.

• Front door repair and porch/side lights
• Carriage shed work report
• Veterans' Hall lighting and setup
• Flag folding event planning
• Plaque program (new business)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss a strategic plan and a proposal for National Register nomination. The board is reviewing sponsorship applications and a funding request for city landscaping.

• Request for $7,000 for downtown flowers and landscaping
• Proposal from Jessica Flores (Preservation Forward) regarding National Register Nomination
• Draft DDA Strategic Plan
• Sponsorship request for Farmer Market Insurance
• City of Trenton Sponsorship Application

Traffic Safety Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific projects, ordinances, or contracts listed for decision or discussion.

City Council

The Trenton City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, several property-related petitions, and multiple equipment purchases. Key items include a $2.58 million disbursement authorization, a contract extension for concrete pavement repairs, and the purchase of new vehicles for the water and wastewater departments. The council will also consider appointments and resignations for city commissions.

• Authorized Disbursements, February 5, 2024 ($2,585,099.30)
• 2024 Concrete Pavement Repair Program Contract Extension
• Petition to Divide Property, 3001 Marian Road (Faith Bible Presbyterian Church)
• Petition to Combine Property, 4005 Ponderosa (Jeffery A. Halicki)
• Purchase of Water Department Service Truck and WWTP F-150 Crew Cab Truck

Civic Commission

The commission is coordinating details for several community events including the City Awards Banquet and an Easter Egg Hunt. Members are also addressing follow-up items regarding the Christmas Parade.

• Christmas Parade trophy delivery to Taylor Shriners
• City Awards Banquet planning and dignitary correspondence
• Easter Egg Hunt inventory and ordering

Cultural Commission

The Trenton Cultural Commission is meeting to discuss several items including reflections on the MLK observance, a budget matter raised by Bonnie regarding D. Creech, a recommendation on the LEP policy update, and two commission vacancies. The agenda also includes consent items, communication items such as a resignation and applicant questions, accounts and expenditures, subcommittee updates, and upcoming events.

• Discussion of MLK observance reflections
• Budget discussion regarding D. Creech
• LEP policy update recommendation
• Two commission vacancies with applications
• Resignation of Brendan Gallagher

City Council

The Trenton City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, presentations, and several action items. Key items include a city branding presentation, SEMCOG annual membership dues, a Rotary Club agreement renewal, and a resolution authorizing an installment purchase agreement. Public comment is invited.

• Redhead Studio: City Branding presentation
• SEMCOG: 2024 Annual Membership Dues
• City Administrator: Rotary Club Agreement Renewal
• City Controller: Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Installment Purchase Agreement
• Appointments to Civic Commission, Fire & Police Pension Board, Historical Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals

Election Commission

The Trenton Election Commission is meeting to handle administrative items for the upcoming February 27, 2024 election. They will approve the election worker schedule, appoint a receiving board, approve a pay increase for election workers, and delegate duties to the City Clerk. The meeting also includes scheduling a public accuracy test for voting equipment.

• Approval of February 27, 2024 Election Worker Schedule
• Appoint Receiving Board
• Approve Election Worker Pay Increase
• Resolution to delegate duties to City Clerk, Deputy Clerk and authorized assistants
• Schedule Public Accuracy Test for February 8, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Board will review investment performance, bank statements, and legal amendments. The meeting includes the review of several service invoices and a revised Member Handbook.

• Review of Loomis, Sayles and Comerica financial statements
• Discussion of Open Meetings Act Amendments (Public Act 214 of 2023)
• Review of revised Member Handbook Q&A
• Approval of $32,569.80 in total invoices
• Review of AndCo Consulting, LLC Q4 2023 invoice for $13,125.00

Health Care Fund Board (Public Act 149)

The Trenton OPEB (Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan) Board is meeting to review the Q4 2023 investment report, approve minutes from prior meetings, and consider a $2,170.08 invoice from Segal Select Insurance Services. The agenda includes routine items such as communications, old and new business, and scheduling the next meeting for April 17, 2024.

• Q4 2023 portfolio performance report and investor statement for 9/30/2023-12/31/2023
• Invoice from Segal Select Insurance Services, Inc. for $2,170.08
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2023 and November 15, 2023 meetings
• Next meeting scheduled for April 17, 2024

Downtown Development Authority

The Trenton Downtown Development Authority is meeting to discuss a proposal from Beckett & Raeder for engineering and construction at the Jefferson & Elm parking lot. The board will also review a job description for a City/DDA position and a sponsorship request for Ladies Night Out.

• Engineering/Construction proposal from Beckett & Raeder for Jefferson & Elm parking lot
• Decision on sculptures for the Art Festival
• Job description for City/DDA position
• Sponsorship request for Ladies Night Out
• Branding Committee update for January 22 City Council Meeting

City Council

The Trenton City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2024, with several action items including approving $5,817,799.10 in disbursements, introducing a new police officer, recognizing firefighter badge recipients, and considering various contracts and grants. The agenda includes a wastewater master plan study, sale of unused equipment, purchase of fire hydrants, and a grant agreement with the Chuck and Dee Howey Family Foundation. Public comment is invited.

• Authorized Disbursements, January 9, 2024 ($5,817,799.10)
• Chuck and Dee Howey Family Foundation Grant Agreement
• Request to Purchase Fire Hydrants
• Request for Professional Services to Conduct a Wastewater Master Plan
• Beckett & Raeder Elm Street Proposal Approval

Civic Commission

The commission is coordinating logistics for upcoming community events, including the City Awards Banquet and an Easter Egg Hunt. The meeting also includes updates on follow-up actions regarding the Christmas Parade.

• Planning for 2024 event dates
• City Awards Banquet nomination process and dignitary notifications
• Easter Egg Hunt inventory and ordering
• Delivery of parade trophy to Taylor Shriners

Historical Commission

The Trenton Historical Commission is meeting to review routine reports and discuss old and new business, including building maintenance, collection storage, and planning for the museum's opening. They will also set goals for early 2024 and discuss a window donors plaque.

• Front door repair and side door plate handle repair
• Carriage shed work report and additional hall lighting
• Donation acknowledgement letter for Trojan Trumpets
• Flag folding event planning
• Goals 2024 January-May and window donors plaque

Library Governing Board

The Library Governing Board is meeting to approve minutes and set its 2024 meeting schedule. They will discuss the 2024 budget, including positions, compensation, and building maintenance, as well as potential grants and an intellectual freedom presentation. Old business includes welcoming a new GI board member, finalizing state aid, and continuing StoryWalk and computer class programs.

• Approval of minutes from November 1, 2023
• Discussion of 2024 budget: timeline, positions/compensation, building maintenance
• Consideration of intellectual freedom presentation and inviting schools
• Discussion of 2024 grants for the library
• Update on StoryWalk in Grosse Ile/Brownstown and computer classes in Brownstown/Grosse Ile/Woodhaven/Trenton

Traffic Safety Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or discussion items are listed.