Trenton public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss the FY 2027 budget timeline and consider authorized disbursements totaling $2,068,427.33. The body will also review several facility maintenance projects and downtown development initiatives.

• Authorized Disbursements for December 22, 2025: $2,068,427.33
• FY 2027 Budget Timeline
• DPW Building Roof Replacement and DPW Storage Building change order
• Carpet Replacement at Trenton Veterans Memorial Library
• Plante Moran agreement for Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Consulting Services

The Trenton City Council unanimously approved a package of financial and contractual actions. This included $2,068,427.33 in authorized disbursements, several infrastructure contracts, and key appointments. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved authorized disbursements of $2,068,427.33 (unanimous)
• Approved DPW building roof replacement contract for $320,000 (unanimous)
• Approved change order for DPW storage building for $256,268 (unanimous)
• Approved carpet replacement at Trenton Veterans Memorial Library for $128,350 (unanimous)
• Approved Investment Tax Credit consulting agreement with Plante Moran up to $90,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Brownfield Redevelopment Authority loan repayment of $91,000 (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Peter Poulos to the Board of Review for a three‑year term (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's appointments to the Youth Commission and Advisory Board (unanimous)

Cultural Commission

The Trenton Cultural Commission meeting on Dec 17, 2025 will review subcommittee topics, including an MLK Jr. Observance, an Ambassador Program, and Monguagon Memorial Park. The commission will also approve the minutes from the 11/26/25 meeting, note the account balance of $2,194.19 (with $944.19 in the commission account), and set the next meeting for Jan 28, 2026 at 6 pm.

• Review and assign subcommittees for MLK Jr. Observance, Ambassador Program, Monguagon Memorial Park
• Approve minutes from the 11/26/25 meeting
• Record commission account balance: total $2,194.19, commission account $944.19
• Confirm next meeting date: 1/28/26 at 6 pm
• Public comment period

The Cultural Commission approved the minutes of its November 26, 2025 meeting. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or voted on. The commission reviewed plans for the January 18, 2026 MLK Jr. Observance and discussed upcoming projects, but those items were not decided at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of November 26, 2025 meeting

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will approve the minutes from the November 26, 2025 meeting. It will review the commission’s account balance of $944.19 and total balance of $2,194.19. The commission will discuss three subcommittees: an MLK Jr. Observance, an Ambassador Program, and the Monguagon Memorial Park project. The next meeting date of January 28, 2026 at 6 p.m. will be confirmed.

• Approve minutes from the 11/26/25 meeting
• Review account balances: commission $944.19, total $2,194.19
• Discuss subcommittees: MLK Jr. Observance, Ambassador Program, Monguagon Memorial Park
• Confirm next meeting scheduled for 1/28/26 at 6 pm

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board will consider placing current bills of $128,214.01 on file, approving the 2026 meeting schedule, setting the 2026 annual membership fee at $175, and electing officers for 2026. The board will also review the Guru Agency PR proposal and discuss the 2026 Art Festival. These items are on the agenda for the regular meeting on December 11, 2025.

• Place current bills of $128,214.01 on file
• Approve 2026 DDA Meeting Schedule
• Approve 2026 TBA annual membership fees of $175
• Election of DDA Officers for 2026 (Chair, Vice‑Chair, Treasurer, Secretary)
• Guru Agency PR Proposal (old business)

The Downtown Development Authority approved several contracts and administrative items for 2026, including a $45,000 mural contract for the Trenton Art Festival and a $36,000 agreement with Guru Agency. The board also set the 2026 meeting schedule, established an annual membership fee of $175, and elected officers for the coming year. All motions were carried.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the November 13, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Filed revenue and expenditure report for period ending November 30, 2025 (motion carried)
• Filed current bills totaling $128,214.01 (motion carried)
• Approved $36,000 six‑month full‑package contract with Guru Agency (motion carried)
• Approved $45,000 Mural People contract for the 2026 Trenton Art Festival, Option B (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 DDA meeting schedule (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 annual membership fee of $175 (Kane abstained; motion carried)

Board of Review

The Board of Review met to consider and approve revisions to the 2024 and 2025 Assessment Rolls. Specific revisions are listed in an attached summary document.

• Review of 2024 Assessment Roll revisions
• Review of 2025 Assessment Roll revisions

The Trenton Board of Review met on Dec 9, 2025 and approved revisions to the 2024 and 2025 assessment rolls. It denied a poverty exemption for Laurie Lester’s parcel at 1555 Harbour Blvd #189 because income exceeded eligibility guidelines. It granted a 25% poverty exemption for Georgiana Knight’s parcel at 3292 Charles Ave. It also denied a poverty exemption for Maximillian Hughes’s parcel at 2950 Edsel Ave and removed the Daly Auto Repair parcel at 2225 West Rd after the location closed in November 2024.

• Approved revisions to the 2024 and 2025 assessment rolls
• Denied poverty exemption for Laurie Lester, 1555 Harbour Blvd #189 (income exceeds guidelines)
• Granted 25% poverty exemption for Georgiana Knight, 3292 Charles Ave
• Denied poverty exemption for Maximillian Hughes, 2950 Edsel Ave (ownership by HWL Commercial LLC)
• Removed Daly Auto Repair parcel, 2225 West Rd (location closed Nov 2024)

Historical Commission

The Trenton Historical Commission will discuss several maintenance projects, including outdoor improvements such as the corner marker display area and indoor repairs like hallway work and upstairs heating/cooling. It will also review collection equipment needs and status of loan items. New business items include introducing a new commissioner, submitting budget wish‑list items, and planning promotional activities and tour dates for December.

• Corner marker display area – cost estimates (outdoor maintenance)
• Hallway repair – email request sent (indoor maintenance)
• Heating/cooling report for upstairs (indoor maintenance)
• Equipment needs for collection – hanging racks and shelving, cost estimate
• Budget “wish list” items for submission (new business)

The Historical Commission approved the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting. It also approved the financial report showing a balance of $7,072.07. A motion to retain Alvin Clark loan items for an additional year was carried.

• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report showing $7,072.07 balance (motion carried)
• Approved keeping Alvin Clark loan items for another year (motion carried)

Traffic Safety Commission

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

The commission met on December 3, 2025 and approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Theresa Ankney, seconded by Sandra Meeks, and carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of November 5, 2025 (motion carried)

Civic Commission

The Civic Commission will discuss logistics for the upcoming Christmas Parade, including cookie pickup, decorations, judges, and venue reservations. It will also hold a vote to elect the 2026 officers of the Commission. An Easter Egg Hunt inventory will be reviewed.

• Christmas Parade logistics: pick up cookies at Jo Brighton on 12‑4‑25 before 2 pm, DPW work order, key pickup for City Hall, mayor available for tree lighting, City Hall decoration at 5:30 pm, inventory closet items, judges (Bob Wade, Scott Wade, Camille), invitations to City Council and Debbie Dingell, signs from closet, reservation at Truago for 8 pm, plan parade lineup meeting
• Vote for 2026 officers of the Commission
• Easter Egg Hunt inventory review

The commission approved the agenda for December 1, 2025. It also approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. The commission voted to elect its 2026 officers, naming Joe Oaks as Chair, Peggy Eaton as Co‑Chair, Carrie Harvill as Treasurer, and Leslie Figueroa as Secretary.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Minutes approved (motion carried)
• Elected 2026 Chair: Joe Oaks
• Elected 2026 Co‑Chair: Peggy Eaton
• Elected 2026 Treasurer: Carrie Harvill
• Elected 2026 Secretary: Leslie Figueroa

City Council

The Trenton City Council will approve the minutes from the November 24 meeting and introduce the new Deputy Police Chief. Council members will consider Comcast's announced price changes and a benefits agreement with Plante Moran Group Benefit Advisors. The agenda also includes an appointment to the Historical Commission and the authorization of $593,645.09 in city disbursements.

• Authorized Disbursements, December 1, 2025 ($593,645.09)
• Presentation: Police Department introduces Deputy Police Chief
• Comcast: Price Changes (November 18, 2025)
• Human Resources: Agreement with Plante Moran Group Benefit Advisors (PMGBA)
• Appointment to the Historical Commission

The Trenton City Council unanimously approved authorized disbursements of $593,645.09 for the city. It also approved the Wayne County 2026 permit resolution, a health‑and‑welfare benefits contract with Plante Moran Group Benefit Advisors (up to $99,000), and the mayor’s appointment of Caitlyn Spezia to the Historical Commission. A closed‑session meeting was authorized to discuss litigation.

• Approved authorized disbursements of $593,645.09 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-26 for Wayne County 2026 permits (unanimous)
• Approved health & welfare benefits contract with PMGBA, fees not to exceed $99,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's appointment of Caitlyn Spezia to Historical Commission (yes‑yes‑yes‑yes‑yes‑abstain‑yes)
• Authorized closed‑session to discuss litigation (unanimous)
• Approved November 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cultural Commission

The Trenton Cultural Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its September 24, 2025 meeting. It will review the account balance showing a total of $2,194.19, including $944.19 in the commission account. The commission will discuss subcommittee topics for the MLK Jr. Observance, Ambassador Program, and Monguagon Memorial Park. The next meeting date of December 15, 2025 at 6 p.m. will be confirmed, and public comment will be allowed.

• Approve minutes from the 9/24/25 meeting
• Review account balance: total $2,194.19, commission $944.19
• Discuss subcommittees: MLK Jr. Observance, Ambassador Program, Monguagon Memorial Park
• Confirm next meeting date: 12/15/25 at 6 pm

The Cultural Commission unanimously accepted the September 29 minutes and the recent accounts report. It also approved a $500 honorarium for Darnell Black Burn of Prat International LLC and a $200 honorarium for musician Joanna Whaley for the MLK Observation event.

• Accepted September 29 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted accounts and expenditures report (unanimous)
• Authorized $500 honorarium for Darnell Black Burn, Prat International LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized $200 honorarium for Joanna Whaley (unanimous)

City Council

The Trenton City Council will approve the authorized disbursements totaling $3,429,164.00. It will also consider the 2026 budget and fees for the 33rd District Court. Additional presentations include asbestos abatement for VFW Post 1888, lighting replacement at Westfield Center, and a police and fire actuarial valuation.

• Authorized Disbursements, November 24, 2025 ($3,429,164.00)
• 33rd District Court: 2026 Court Budget and fees
• City Administrator: Asbestos Abatement for VFW Post 1888
• Parks & Recreation Director: Westfield Center Lighting Replacement
• City Controller: Police & Fire Actuarial Valuation

The Trenton City Council unanimously approved the authorized disbursements of $3,429,164.00, the 33rd District Court budget for 2026, a $48,200 asbestos‑abatement contract at the former VFW Post 1888, and a lighting‑replacement contract of $39,891.51 for the Westfield Activities Center. The council also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and received the police and fire actuarial valuation and court fee report.

• Approved Authorized Disbursements $3,429,164.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 33rd District Court budget for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $48,200 asbestos‑abatement contract for VFW Post 1888 (unanimous)
• Approved $39,891.51 lighting‑replacement contract for Westfield Center (up to $55,000) (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Council Meeting Guidelines and Schedule (unanimous)
• Received and filed 2025 Police & Fire Actuarial Valuation (unanimous)
• Received and filed 33rd District Court October 2025 fees report ($12,001.45) (unanimous)
• Approved multiple commission and department minutes and reports (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing proposals to build a new police station on the City Hall property. The body is also discussing the demolition of the VFW Hall and Trenton Motor Inn to build a new fire station.

• Proposal for new Police Station on City Hall property
• Proposal to demolish VFW Hall and Trenton Motor Inn for a new Fire Station
• Update on property division at 5350 Lathrop

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Fire & Police Pension Board will review minutes, communications, and reports before deciding on several items. It will consider renewing fiduciary liability insurance with a total cost of $6,581, of which the board pays $4,387.34. The board will also discuss a Bloomberg FOIA request, investment performance, a legal bill for Senate Bill 300, and set the 2026 meeting schedule. Public comment and upcoming events will be noted.

• Approve fiduciary liability insurance renewal – total $6,581, board pays $4,387.34
• Approve signatures for Canoe Intelligence (Bloomberg FOIA request)
• Review Q3 2025 investment performance report and market rebalance consideration
• Consider legal matters related to Senate Bill 300
• Adopt 2026 meeting schedule

The Fire & Police Pension Board approved a $1 million fiduciary liability insurance policy with a $6,581 premium, covering two‑thirds of the cost. It also approved payments of $15,346.99 for four invoices and adopted a funding policy that prevents contributions from falling below the prior year. Additional actions included approving the October 15 meeting minutes, receiving several communications, and setting the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approved minutes of the Oct 15, 2025 meeting (all members present)
• Approved receipt and filing of Comerica Bank statement and Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd report (all members present)
• Approved filing of Bloomberg FOIA request and response (all members present)
• Approved Plan Secretary to sign for Canoe Intelligence (all members present)
• Approved June 30, 2025 actuarial valuation report (all members present)
• Approved adjustment to funding policy to prevent contribution drop below prior year (all members present)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $15,346.99 to four vendors (all members present)
• Approved $1 million fiduciary liability insurance policy with $6,581 premium (all members present)

Health Care Fund Board (Public Act 149)

The Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan board will review investment and actuarial reports. The board is scheduled to discuss a fiduciary liability insurance renewal and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Fiduciary Liability Insurance renewal with Segal Select Insurances Services, Inc. for $6,581.00 (OPEB Board portion: $2,193.66)
• Investment Report from CavMac
• Actuarial Report
• 2026 Meeting Schedule

The Health Care Fund Board approved a $1 million Fiduciary Liability Insurance Policy with Segal Select Insurance Services, Inc., covering the $6,581 premium as specified. The board also approved the 2026 meeting schedule. Both resolutions passed unanimously among members present.

• Approved $1 M Fiduciary Liability Insurance Policy (Yeas: 2)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (Yeas: 2)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board will consider several routine items, including placing the current bills totaling $128,697.92 on file and filing the monthly revenue and expenditure report for October 31, 2025. The board will vote on a Business Improvement Grant of $24,965 for the property at 2710 W Jefferson Ave. Additional agenda items include review of the TIF & Development Plan, discussion of a PR proposal from The Guru Agency, and a civic subscription from Placer .ai.

• Approve Business Improvement Grant of $24,965 for 2710 W Jefferson Ave
• Place current bills totaling $128,697.92 on file
• File monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report for period ending Oct 31, 2025
• Review TIF & Development Plan (old business)
• Discuss The Guru Agency PR Proposal and Placer .ai Civic subscription (new business)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review cost estimates for outdoor maintenance (backyard upkeep and corner marker display) and indoor improvements (hallway repair and heating/cooling). It will also consider equipment needs for the collection, such as hanging racks, shelving, and a dehumidifier. Finally, the board will discuss plans for a Christmas parade, promotional ideas, and December tour dates.

• Outdoor maintenance/improvement cost estimates (backyard upkeep, corner marker display)
• Indoor hallway repair and heating/cooling report for upstairs
• Equipment needs for collection: hanging racks, shelving, dehumidifier, clothing protection
• Trenton Times advertisement for six months – cost, size, start date to be determined
• Christmas parade planning

The commission approved the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. It confirmed participation in the December 6 Christmas parade and scheduled museum decorations for November 24, 1‑4 PM. The planned pencils for St. Joseph students were cancelled.

• Approved October 13 minutes (motion carried)
• Commission will participate in Christmas parade Dec 6 at 6 PM
• Museum decoration scheduled for Nov 24, 1‑4 PM
• Pencils for St. Joseph students cancelled

City Beautiful Commission

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

The City Beautiful Commission approved the October 1, 2025 minutes. It also approved three new actions: a student candy‑cane preparation meeting on November 20, 2025; committee attendance at the December 11, 2025 BCSEM quarterly meeting; and a quad‑decorating meeting on December 5, 2025 at 2020 Riverside Drive.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Scheduled student candy‑cane preparation meeting for Nov 20, 2025 at 3 p.m. (motion carried)
• Approved committee attendance at Dec 11, 2025 BCSEM quarterly meeting (motion carried)
• Approved quad‑decoration meeting for Dec 5, 2025 at 2020 Riverside Drive (motion carried)

Library Governing Board

The Library Governing Board will vote on a collection policy change and determine whether to implement a fine-free period in November or December. The board will also discuss a government mandate for website accessibility due by April 2026.

• Vote on Collection Policy change
• Approval of a fine-free month or week in November or December
• Discussion of $500 donation
• Website accessibility mandate due 4/2026
• Review of camera quote funded by Municipal Buildings Bond

Traffic Safety Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific projects, ordinances, or reports listed for discussion.

The Traffic Safety Commission approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Mark Enright, supported by David Heatherly, and carried. No other actions were taken; a resident request to review a stop sign on Vernon toward King was noted for future consideration.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Civic Commission

The Trenton Civic Commission will review items related to the upcoming Christmas Parade. Members will ask Parks and Recreation to update the parade application, request final payment for the Ann Arbor Carriage, seek additional signage for the Exchange Club, solicit a $1,000 sponsorship from DTE, and check Mayor Rzeppa's availability for the tree lighting ceremony.

• Ask Parks and Recreation to update parade application and send to participants
• Request final payment for Ann Arbor Carriage
• Request additional section signs for the Exchange Club
• Contact DTE to request a Diamond sponsorship of $1000
• Contact Mayor Rzeppa about his availability for the tree lighting

The Civic Commission approved the agenda for the November 3, 2025 meeting. They also approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. Both motions were carried.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several collective bargaining agreements and extensions for police, fire, and professional staff. The body is also reviewing various facility upgrades and authorized disbursements totaling $4,091,937.33.

• Authorized disbursements totaling $4,091,937.33
• Collective bargaining agreements for TILA, Police Officers Association, Fire Fighters Union Local #2701, and TPOAM
• Elevator modernization at City Hall
• Fencing project at Kennedy Recreation Center
• Security camera installation at the Library

The council unanimously extended the collective bargaining agreements for the Inspectors & Lieutenants Association, Police Officers Association, Fire Fighters Union and Technical, Professional, and Officeworkers Association through June 30, 2028. It also approved several capital projects, including a $235,000 library entrance upgrade, a $171,983.82 City Hall elevator modernization, and a $35,000 VFW memorial improvement. All actions were carried unanimously except the Planning Commission appointment, which recorded two abstentions but still passed.

• Extended Inspectors & Lieutenants Association contract through 6/30/2028 (unanimous)
• Extended Police Officers Association contract through 6/30/2028 (unanimous)
• Extended Fire Fighters Union contract through 6/30/2028 (unanimous)
• Extended Technical, Professional, & Officeworkers Association contract through 6/30/2028 (unanimous)
• Approved Veterans Memorial Library entrance upgrade $235,000 (unanimous)
• Approved City Hall elevator modernization $171,983.82 (unanimous)
• Approved VFW Post 1888 memorial project up to $35,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's appointment of Mark Angellotti to Planning Commission (yes: Benedetti, Cabauatan, Hornbeck, Rodriguez, Baun‑Crooks; abstain: Perugi, Rzeppa) – motion carried

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Board will discuss a recommended investment rebalance based on September 30, 2025, market values. Members will also review Senate Bill 300 and consider payments for quarterly invoices.

• Recommended investment rebalance as of 9/30/2025
• Discussion of Senate Bill 300
• Mariner Institutional, LLC Q3 2025 invoice for $13,125.00
• City of Trenton Q3 2025 invoice for $3,000.00

The board approved the minutes of the August 20, 2025 meeting and accepted several communications for the record. It approved a $1,000,000 portfolio rebalance moving funds to a cash account and authorized payment of $13,125 to Mariner Institutional and $3,000 to the City of Trenton. All resolutions passed with unanimous yeas from the members present.

• Approved minutes of the August 20, 2025 meeting (all members present, yeas)
• Received and filed communications from Comerica Bank and International Portfolio Monitoring Report (unanimous yeas)
• Filed the Trenton Fire & Police Performance Summary as of Sep 30, 2025 (unanimous yeas)
• Approved portfolio rebalance, liquidating $1,000,000 from Fidelity S&P 500 to cash account (unanimous yeas)
• Approved payment of $13,125 to Mariner Institutional, LLC and $3,000 to the City of Trenton (total $16,125) (unanimous yeas)
• Directed Plan Secretary Jill Cooper to submit the approved invoices to Comerica Bank (unanimous yeas)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:43 p.m. (unanimous yeas)

Health Care Fund Board (Public Act 149)

The Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan board will review investment reports and executive summaries for the third quarter of 2025. The board is also scheduled to discuss reallocation recommendations.

• Quarter 3 2025 Investment Report and Executive Summary
• Investment reallocation recommendations
• Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Settlement Report dated June 27, 2025
• Osaic statements for July, August, and September 2025
• Bayer ADR Securities Litigation court approved notice

The board approved allocating $200,000 from VMRXX to the Vanguard BD Index FDS and $750,000 from IVV to the iShares TR Global 100 ETF, both based on the investment consultant's recommendation. The board also approved the minutes of the July 16, 2025 meeting and received several communications and reports for filing. All actions were approved unanimously by the members present.

• Approved $200,000 allocation to Vanguard BD Index FDS (unanimous)
• Approved $750,000 allocation to iShares TR Global 100 ETF (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 16, 2025 meeting as presented (unanimous)
• Received and filed listed communications (unanimous)
• Filed Q3 2025 investment compliance executive summary and checklist (unanimous)
• Filed Retiree Health Care Plan projection schedule and performance report (unanimous)

City Council

The Trenton City Council meeting will review several financial and project items, including budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30 2026 and an authorized disbursement of $1,303,736.84. Council members will hear updates on the new police and fire stations project and consider a business improvement grant for 3360 West Jefferson. Additional items include a health‑care plan contract, multiple renovation components for the Westfield Center, and a resignation from the Civic Commission.

• Budget amendments for fiscal year ending June 30 2026 (City Controller)
• Business Improvement Grant for 3360 West Jefferson (Downtown Development Authority)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Advantage Plan contract (Human Resources)
• Westfield Center renovation items: partition wall, flooring, ceiling, siding, trim, gutters, soffit (Parks & Recreation)
• Authorized disbursements of $1,303,736.84 on October 14 2025

The Trenton City Council unanimously approved major contracts for site work and utilities on the new fire station ($989,437.00) and police station ($1,178,807.00). It also approved the demolition contract for the Trenton Motor Inn ($87,800.00), a $40,000 allocation for the Village Theatre Legacy Renewal Project, and a $50,000 Business Improvement Grant for 3360 West Jefferson. Additional approvals included a Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plan contract and several bids for the Westfield Activities Center.

• Approved fire station site‑work and utilities contract $989,437.00 (unanimous)
• Approved police station site‑work and utilities contract $1,178,807.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Trenton Motor Inn demolition contract $87,800.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 allocation for Trenton Village Theatre Legacy Renewal Project (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 Business Improvement Grant for 3360 West Jefferson (unanimous)
• Approved Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plan contract (unanimous)
• Approved Westfield Center partition wall bid $54,313.30 (unanimous)
• Approved Westfield Center flooring bid $34,674.00 (unanimous)

City Council

The Trenton City Council will hold a public hearing on a Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate application submitted by 3360 West Jefferson LLC. The hearing allows the public to comment on the request. No other agenda items are listed.

• Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate application – 3360 West Jefferson LLC (public hearing)

The Trenton City Council approved a series of contracts and grants, including major site‑work contracts for the fire and police stations, demolition and asbestos abatement at the Trenton Motor Inn, and a $50,000 business improvement grant for 3360 West Jefferson. It also adopted a 10‑year Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption for that property, approved budget amendments, a Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plan, and authorized $1,303,736.84 in disbursements. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $989,437 fire station site work and utilities contract (unanimous)
• Approved $1,178,807 police station site work and utilities contract (unanimous)
• Approved $87,800 Trenton Motor Inn demolition contract (unanimous)
• Approved $31,700 asbestos abatement contract at Trenton Motor Inn (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 Business Improvement Grant for 3360 West Jefferson (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 allocation for Trenton Village Theatre Legacy Renewal Project (unanimous)
• Approved $1,303,736.84 authorized disbursements for Oct 14 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted 10‑year Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption for 3360 West Jefferson (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Trenton Historical Commission will review reports on finances, communications, and maintenance requests from the Department of Public Works for both outdoor and indoor improvements. It will discuss equipment needs for the collection, including racks, shelving, lighting, cooling, and dehumidification. Activity updates such as the 250‑year celebration time capsule report and upcoming tours for 2nd‑grade students will also be considered.

• DPW request to maintain and fix backyard (outdoor maintenance)
• DPW request to repair hallway (indoor maintenance)
• Equipment needs for collection: hanging racks, shelving, lighting, cooling, boxes, dehumidifier, heaters, clothing protection (estimated cost noted)
• 250‑year celebration time capsule report
• Tour of Trenton for 2nd graders on 10/17 and 10/24 – helpers needed, booklets and pencils provided

The Trenton Historical Commission met on October 13, 2025. Commissioners approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board will consider several financial motions, including a $50,000 grant for a Business Improvement Grant application at 3360 W Jefferson Ave. It will also vote on an event sponsorship for Witches Night Out costing $1,980 plus road‑closure fees, and renew the Downtown Dollars Program for $900.60 along with a $3,000 Holiday Deal. Additional items include placing current bills of $11,036.38 on file and reviewing the TIF & Development Plan.

• Approve $1,980 event sponsorship for Witches Night Out with road‑closure fees
• Approve $50,000 Business Improvement Grant for 3360 W Jefferson Ave
• Renew Downtown Dollars Program for $900.60
• Approve Downtown Dollars Holiday Deal for $3,000
• Place current bills totaling $11,036.38 on file

The board approved a $50,000 Business Improvement Grant for 3360 W. Jefferson Ave after the applicant appeared. It also approved the renewal of the Downtown Dollars Program for $900.60 and a $4,000 Holiday Deal. Additional actions included approving a $1,980 event sponsorship, placing the September 30, 2025 revenue report and $11,036.38 in current bills on file.

• Approved $50,000 Business Improvement Grant for 3360 W. Jefferson Ave
• Approved renewal of Downtown Dollars Program for $900.60
• Approved Downtown Dollars Holiday Deal for $4,000
• Approved event sponsorship for Witches Night Out for $1,980
• Placed September 30, 2025 revenue and expenditure report on file
• Placed current bills totaling $11,036.38 on file
• Added Lance Latkiewicz to the Grant Committee
• Approved agenda and minutes as presented

Civic Commission

The Trenton Civic Commission will review past events, including the SHRED IT program and the Great Pumpkin Festival, and discuss logistics for the Christmas Parade, including ordering trophies and flyers for DTE.

• SHRED IT event recap and invoice waiting
• Great Pumpkin Festival recap
• Christmas Parade: $500 deposit paid, trophies ordered, DTE flyer
• Christmas Parade: Discuss new award categories and judges
• Future events and member remarks

The commission voted to approve the October 6 agenda and the September 8 minutes, with both motions carried. No other substantive actions were taken; the board reported on past events and listed future community activities for 2026. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 8 minutes (motion carried)

City Council

The Trenton City Council will vote on authorized disbursements totaling $5,931,845.51. The meeting also includes a second‑reading amendment to Ordinance No. 820 (Chapter 98) and two block‑party requests from Boxford residents. Additional items are a grant acceptance for water‑rescue equipment and a park field improvement project.

• Authorized Disbursements, $5,931,845.51
• Ordinance No. 820 amendment to Chapter 98 (2nd reading)
• Boxford Residents block‑party requests for Oct 25 and Oct 31, 2025
• Fire Chief acceptance of AFG Grant for water‑rescue equipment and training
• Slocum Park – Ennis Field improvement

The Trenton City Council unanimously approved the creation of Commercial Rehabilitation District No. 3 for the property at 3360 West Jefferson. The council also approved $5,931,845.51 in authorized disbursements, accepted a $52,602.99 AFG grant for water‑rescue equipment, and approved a $20,248 park‑improvement contract for Ennis Field. Additional actions included updating an ordinance reference to EGLE, granting block‑party permits on Boxford Street, appointing Steven Figueroa to the Civic Commission, and moving the October 20 regular meeting to October 14.

• Approved establishment of Commercial Rehabilitation District No. 3 at 3360 West Jefferson (unanimous)
• Approved authorized disbursements of $5,931,845.51 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of AFG grant $52,602.99 with required match (unanimous)
• Approved $20,248 Slocum Park – Ennis Field drainage improvement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 820 amendment updating references to EGLE (unanimous)
• Granted permission for Boxford Street block parties on Oct 25 and Oct 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Steven Figueroa to the Civic Commission, term ending Nov 1, 2028 (yes votes: Benedetti, Cabauatan, Hornbeck, Rodriguez, Baun‑Crooks; Rzeppa abstained)
• Rescheduled regular council meeting from Oct 20 to Oct 14, 2025 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals & Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Appeals & Adjustments will hold public hearings to consider two setback variance requests. The board will determine if applicants may deviate from standard zoning ordinances for a fence and a home addition.

• Case No. 1842: Request for a 24-foot exterior side yard setback variance for a 4-foot aluminum fence at 1993 Ardmore
• Case No. 1843: Request to reduce the side yard setback from 5 feet to 3 feet 6 inches for a 364 square foot addition at 3175 Maidstone

The board unanimously approved the July 10, 2025 minutes and the October 2, 2025 agenda. It denied Rick & Kim Moody’s request for a 24‑foot side‑yard setback variance for a 4‑ft fence at 1993 Ardmore (4‑no, 1‑yes). It approved Andrew Colunga’s request to reduce the side‑yard setback to 3‑ft‑6‑in for a 364‑sq‑ft addition at 3175 Maidstone (5‑yes). The meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 2, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Denied fence variance for 1993 Ardmore (4 not approved, 1 approved)
• Approved side‑yard setback variance for 3175 Maidstone (5 approved)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Beautiful Commission

The commission will approve the September 3, 2025 minutes, receive the treasurer's report, and file communications. Public comment, old business, new business, the chairman's report, and additional member remarks are scheduled. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.

The City Beautiful Commission approved the September 3 minutes and the treasurer's balance of $1,533.33. Four new business motions were carried: posting Christmas light awards on Facebook, contacting high school students for projects, decorating City Hall and museum pots on Dec. 3, and ordering additional ribbon. No other substantive items were discussed.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved treasurer's balance $1,533.33 and ribbon purchase $296.70 (motion carried)
• Approved posting Christmas light awards on Facebook (motion carried)
• Approved outreach to high school students for projects (motion carried)
• Approved decorating City Hall and museum pots on Dec. 3, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved ordering additional ribbon (motion carried)

Traffic Safety Commission

The October 1, 2025 meeting of the Trenton Traffic Safety Commission consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, communications, public comment, old and new business, and adjournment. No specific proposals, contracts, or decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Traffic Safety Commission met on October 1, 2025 and approved the September 3, 2025 minutes. The meeting included a traffic study update and a report of an anonymous email about a lane reduction near Slocum and West Jefferson. No additional actions or votes were taken.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Cultural Commission

The Trenton Cultural Commission will approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting and review its current account balances. It will discuss opening new commissioner positions and establish subcommittees for the MLK Jr. Observance, Ambassador Program, and Monguagon Memorial Park. The board will also confirm the date of the next meeting and allow public comment.

• Approve minutes from 8/20/25
• Review account balance $2,194.19 (commission $944.19)
• Discuss commissioner openings
• Form subcommittees: MLK Jr. Observance, Ambassador Program, Monguagon Memorial Park
• Confirm next meeting date 10/22/25

The Trenton Cultural Commission approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes and the current accounts and expenditures report, each by unanimous vote. No new communications were received and the commission’s budget balance remains $2,194.19 with a $944.19 commission account balance. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted accounts and expenditures report (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Angelia Pusino, DDA Director at (734) 493‑3807 or dda@trenton‑mi.com.

City Council

The City Council will discuss emergency repairs for the Harrison Avenue bridge and a secondary wet well at the wastewater plant. The body is also reviewing requests for new city vehicles and a public hearing for a commercial rehabilitation district.

• Harrison Avenue emergency bridge repair
• Purchase of a 12 yard dump truck, underbody scraper, and salt spreader
• Public hearing request for Commercial Rehabilitation District at 3360 West Jefferson LLC (Pickled Pickleball Club)
• Authorized disbursements totaling $9,030,424.91
• Ordinance No. 820 to amend Chapter 98 regarding EGLE references

The council unanimously approved several contracts and purchases, including a $114,875 emergency repair of the Harrison Avenue bridge and a $268,494 purchase of a 12‑yard dump truck with associated equipment. It also approved a $9,500 purchase of holiday garlands, the first reading of Ordinance No. 820 to update environmental references, and scheduled a public hearing on Oct 6 2025 for a Commercial Rehabilitation District at 3360 West Jefferson. Additionally, the council authorized block parties for Evergreen and Canterbury streets and approved $9,030,424.91 in authorized disbursements for the month.

• Approved $114,875 Harrison Ave emergency bridge repair (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2027 Freightliner dump truck, scraper, and salt spreader for $268,494 (unanimous)
• Approved $9,500 purchase of 50 holiday garlands for downtown (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 820 to update environmental references (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing Oct 6, 2025 for Commercial Rehabilitation District at 3360 West Jefferson (unanimous)
• Approved Evergreen Street block party on Oct 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Canterbury Street block party on Oct 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $9,030,424.91 authorized disbursements for Sep 15, 2025 (unanimous)

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to organize personnel and timelines for the November 4, 2025, election. This includes establishing boards for counting and receiving ballots and scheduling accuracy testing.

• Establishment of Absentee Counting Board for November 1, 2025
• Approval of November 4, 2025, Election Worker Schedule
• Appointment of Receiving Board
• Public Accuracy Test scheduled for October 23, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board will finalize a $1,098 Business Improvement Grant for 2455 W Jefferson Ave. It will also consider an exception request for a grant at 3360 W Jefferson Ave and approve a two‑day MDA Annual Conference costing $275. Additional routine items include placing current bills of $38,122.45 and the August 31, 2025 revenue and expenditure report on file.

• Final approval of $1,098 Business Improvement Grant for 2455 W Jefferson Ave
• Exception request for Business Improvement Grant at 3360 W Jefferson Ave
• Approval of two‑day MDA Annual Conference for $275
• Placement on file of current bills totaling $38,122.45
• Placement on file of monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report for period ending Aug 31, 2025

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $1,098 reimbursement for the Business Improvement Grant at 2455 W Jefferson Ave. It also approved an exception request for a Business Improvement Grant applicant at 3360 W Jefferson Ave. The board authorized a two‑day MDA Annual Conference with a budget not to exceed $275. The resignation letter of Marlana Nacewicz was placed on file.

• Approved $1,098 Business Improvement Grant reimbursement for 2455 W Jefferson Ave (motion carried)
• Approved exception request for Business Improvement Grant applicant 3360 W Jefferson Ave (motion carried)
• Approved two‑day MDA Annual Conference budget not to exceed $275 (motion carried)
• Placed Marlana Nacewicz’s resignation letter on file (motion carried)
• Placed monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report for period ending Aug 31, 2025 on file (motion carried)
• Placed current bills totaling $108,299.11 on file (motion carried)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review maintenance for indoor and outdoor areas and the status of equipment collections. The body will also discuss changing museum work hours and planning for a 250-year celebration time capsule.

• Outdoor maintenance for backyard, Trough, and Marker Rock signage
• Indoor hallway repair
• Equipment needs including shelving, lighting, and dehumidifiers
• 250 year celebration Time Capsule report
• Proposed change to museum work hours

The commission approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. A financial report noted a balance of $7,072.07 as of June 30, 2025. No other actions were voted on or decided at this meeting.

• Approved minutes from August 11, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Civic Commission

The Civic Commission will review the 2024-2025 budget and present the 2025-2026 budget. The agenda includes planning for the Fall Garage Sale, Shred It event, Great Pumpkin Festival, and Christmas Parade.

• Review 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budgets
• Plan Fall Garage Sale on September 13-14
• Plan Shred It event with $500 requested from Trenton Rotary
• Plan Great Pumpkin Festival with 350 pumpkins
• Plan Christmas Parade with deposit invoice received

The commission voted to approve the September 8 agenda, and later approved the minutes from the June 2 meeting. Both motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• June 2 minutes approved (motion carried)

City Beautiful Commission

The City Beautiful Commission’s September 3, 2025 meeting is a routine gathering with no specific decisions or discussions recorded. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of prior minutes, and treasurer’s report, with no new business or public hearings listed.

The commission approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting and accepted the treasurer's report showing a balance of $1,830.00 and a $170.00 yard‑sign purchase. It adopted the 2026 spring/summer flower colors—red, white, and blue with a centennial flag—and approved four pink and yellow pots for the Library and City Hall. The commission set a meeting for September 15, 2025, scheduled flower removal around October 1, 2025, and arranged for Trenton High School students to help remove petunias on October 4, 2025. It also tasked Marilynn Harlan with social‑marketing duties and approved the fall‑decoration plan once DPW delivers the items.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved treasurer's balance $1,830.00 and $170.00 yard‑sign purchase (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 spring/summer flower colors red, white, blue with centennial flag and four pink/yellow pots (motion carried)
• Scheduled commission meeting for September 15, 2025 at City Hall (motion carried)
• Scheduled removal of spring/summer flowers around October 1, 2025 (motion carried)
• Authorized Trenton High School students to remove petunias and tie grasses on Oct 4, 2025 at 10 a.m. (motion carried)
• Approved arrangement of fall decorations after DPW delivery (motion carried)
• Assigned Marilynn Harlan to handle social marketing for City Beautiful (motion carried)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission’s September 3, 2025 meeting is purely procedural; no decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are listed. The body will call the meeting to order, take attendance, approve prior minutes, open public comment, and adjourn without new business.

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Mark Enright, seconded by David Heatherly, and carried. No other actions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

• Approved minutes of August 6, 2025 (motion carried)

Library Governing Board

The Library Governing Board will meet to discuss facility upgrades and the potential implementation of an adult volunteer program. The board will also review incident reports and the possible installation of cameras.

• Building upgrades, repairs, and carpet choices
• Adult volunteer policy, applications, and limits
• Incident reports and funding for cameras
• TLN subscriptions and AARP staff suggestions
• Pollinator Meadow update

The Library Governing Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. No other actions were voted on; new business items were discussed but not decided. An update on the pollinator meadow noted a spring grand opening. The next meeting was set for November 5, 2025.

• Approved agenda (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 5, 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure and service agreements, including street sectioning and pavement sealing. The body will also review a property division petition and authorize various lease and purchase agreements.

• Authorized disbursements totaling $4,014,221.12
• Petition to divide property at 5350 Lathrop
• Bid opening for a new cab & chassis dump body with scraper and spreader
• Pavement Joint Sealing Project and 2025 Street Sectioning Program continuation
• Veregy Design-Build Performance Agreement and Tax-Exempt Lease-Purchase Agreement

The council excused an absent member and approved the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It opened two sealed bids for a new cab‑and‑chassis dump truck and referred them to the Public Services Director. The council approved the division of the property at 5350 Lathrop Street and authorized a $526,000 installment purchase agreement for new trucks. Additional unanimous approvals covered a $100,000 pavement joint‑sealing extension, a street‑sectioning contract up to $500,000, and a $19,440.97 library digital subscription.

• Excused absent Councilwoman Baun-Crooks (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Referred dump‑truck bids ($317,476.10 and $268,494.00) to Public Services Director (unanimous)
• Approved division of 5350 Lathrop Street property, Parcel ID 54‑025‑01‑0029‑308 (unanimous)
• Authorized installment purchase agreement up to $526,000 for trucks (unanimous)
• Extended 2023 Pavement Joint Sealing contract, allocating $100,000 to Al's Asphalt (unanimous)
• Awarded continuation of 2025 Street Sectioning Program contract to Savone Cement, up to $500,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted Libby/Overdrive digital platform subscription invoice of $19,440.97 (unanimous)

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will meet to address vacancies following two resignations. The body will also discuss subcommittees for the MLK Jr. Observance, Ambassador Program, and Monguagon Memorial Park.

• Resignation letters from Bonnie Forrest and Amanda Petracra
• Discussion of commissioner openings
• MLK Jr. Observance subcommittee
• Ambassador Program subcommittee
• Monguagon Memorial Park subcommittee

The Cultural Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It accepted the resignations of members Bonnie Forest and Amanda Petraca. The commission also unanimously approved the accounts and expenditures report showing a $2,194.19 budget balance and a $944.19 commission account balance.

• Accepted April 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Bonnie Forest and Amanda Petraca
• Approved accounts and expenditures report (unanimous)

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Board will review the Q2 2025 performance report and consider portfolio rebalancing. The meeting includes processing contribution and interest payouts for four individuals and the election of board officers.

• Payouts of contributions and interest for Dylan Powell, Adam Tremain, Tyler Butkin, and Zachary Cassette
• National Investment Services Q2 invoice for $8,320.00
• Comerica Q2 invoice for $5,334.62
• VMT Law Q2 invoice for $2,463.30
• PNC class action check for $1,308.48

The Fire & Police Pension Board approved the July 16 meeting minutes and received several communications for filing. It authorized payouts of accumulated contributions for four retirees and placed the Segal Select insurance renewal notice on file while directing the Plan Secretary to obtain new quotes. The board also approved payment of three Q2 2025 invoices totaling $16,117.92.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes as written (yeas: all members present)
• Received and filed communications (Comerica statement, $1,308.48 class‑action check, portfolio report) (yeas: all members present)
• Approved payout of accumulated contributions and interest for Dylan Powell, Adam Tremain, Tyler Butkin, Zachary Cassette (yeas: all members present)
• Received Segal Select Insurance renewal notice and authorized Plan Secretary to obtain renewal quotes (yeas: all members present)
• Received and filed email from Investment Consultant Brian Green regarding Mariner Financial partnership (yeas: all members present)
• Received and filed Q2 2025 Investment Performance Review (yeas: all members present)
• Received and filed Revised Election of Board Officers Policy Resolution (yeas: all members present)
• Approved payment of invoices: National Investment Services $8,320.00, Comerica Bank $5,334.62, VMT Law $2,463.30; total $16,117.92 (yeas: all members present)

City Council

The City Council will consider authorized disbursements totaling $3,497,693.49. The body will also review several road closure requests and agreements for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and DDA.

• Authorized Disbursements: $3,497,693.49
• Petition to divide property at 5350 Lathrop
• SEMCOG Planning Assistance Grant Agreement
• Rockwell Automation Service Agreement Renewal for Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Road closure requests for Bill Miller, Homecoming Parade, and Trenton Art Festival

The Trenton City Council unanimously approved $3,497,693.49 in authorized disbursements. It also approved a $60,000 SEMCOG planning assistance grant, the division of 5350 Lathrop Street, and a special event with a road closure on Oct. 25. Additional approvals included a $15,500 forklift purchase, a $33,347.38 service‑agreement renewal, and an $18,500 local‑limits evaluation.

• Approved authorized disbursements of $3,497,693.49 (unanimous)
• Approved SEMCOG Planning Assistance Grant Agreement totaling $60,000 (unanimous)
• Approved division of property at 5350 Lathrop Street, Parcel ID 54‑025‑01‑0029‑307 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of a 2015 Mitsubishi forklift for $15,500 (unanimous)
• Renewed Rockwell Automation Service Agreement for $33,347.38 (unanimous)
• Approved Fishbeck Engineers local limits evaluation for $18,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Vintage Market "Witches Night Out" event and road closure on Oct. 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Trenton Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular August meeting to approve routine financial filings and vote on several event sponsorships and improvements for the 2025 Art Festival and streetscape study. The board will also discuss fence designs for W. Jefferson Ave tree planters and Christmas decorations.

• Approve bills totaling $108,299.11
• Approve $3,039 sponsorship for Lobsterpalooza at Art Festival
• Approve $2,500 Downtown Dollars BOGO deal and stamp rally for Art Festival
• Approve $27,260 match for W. Jefferson Streetscape study
• Approve $12,000 for Christmas decorations on W. Jefferson Ave poles

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $70,000 budget for events in fiscal year 2025‑2026, with three members abstaining. It also approved a $27,260 match for the West Jefferson streetscape study and a $12,000 Christmas lighting project. Additional approvals included a $3,039 Lobsterpalooza sponsorship, a $2,500 Downtown Dollars BOGO deal, and placement of $108,299.11 in current bills. The board adopted the Belle fence design and business‑spotlight options #2 and #3.

• Approved $70,000 events FY 2025‑2026 (abstentions: Kane, McNally, Young)
• Approved $27,260 match for W. Jefferson streetscape study
• Approved $12,000 Christmas decorations on W. Jefferson Ave light poles
• Approved $3,039 Lobsterpalooza event sponsorship during Art Festival
• Approved $2,500 Downtown Dollars BOGO deal and stamp rally
• Approved placement of current bills totaling $108,299.11
• Approved Belle fence design for tree planters
• Approved business‑spotlight options #2 and #3 for monthly promotions

Historical Commission

The Trenton Historical Commission will review outdoor and indoor maintenance, activity reports, and equipment needs for the upcoming year. The body will also discuss museum visitation hours and a study session update.

• Outdoor maintenance: gazebo painting, tree removal, signage
• Indoor maintenance: hallway repair
• Equipment needs: racks, shelving, lighting, cooling
• 250 year celebration Time Capsule report
• Museum visitation hours discussion

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. No other motions were adopted; the board discussed maintenance, equipment needs, and museum visitation hours but took no further formal action.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

City Beautiful Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed under old or new business.

The commission approved the minutes from June 4, 2025. It voted to have summer flowers removed by the end of September with help from the Trenton High School National Honor Society, to gather grasses in flower pots on West Rd. and West Jefferson with a fall bow theme, and to hand out informational candy at the Christmas parade. The commission also approved attendance at the BCSEM quarterly meeting on September 26, 2025, rejected using pink and yellow flowers with a centennial flag for the 2026 summer season, and tabled the discussion of 2026 flower colors until the September meeting.

• Approved minutes of June 4, 2025 (Motion Carried)
• Approved removal of summer flowers by end of September with high school honor society (Motion Carried)
• Approved gathering grasses in flower pots on West Rd. and West Jefferson with fall bow theme (Motion Carried)
• Approved distribution of informational candy at the Christmas parade (Motion Carried)
• Approved attendance at BCSEM quarterly meeting September 26, 2025 (Motion Carried)
• Rejected use of pink and yellow flowers with centennial flag for 2026 summer season (Motion Failed)
• Tabled discussion of 2026 flower colors until September meeting (Motion Carried)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The primary item for discussion is the Railroad Grade Crossing Quiet Zone at Harrison and Fifth St.

• Discussion of Railroad Grade Crossing Quiet Zone at Harrison and Fifth St.

The Trenton Traffic Safety Commission met on August 6, 2025 and approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting. The motion to approve was moved by Commissioner David Heatherly, seconded by Commissioner Theresa Ankney, and carried. No other actions were decided; two new‑business items were noted for discussion at the next meeting.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will consider several public works rehabilitation projects and equipment purchases. The body will also review authorized disbursements totaling $2,571,424.14 and the 33rd District Court's annual financial report.

• Authorized Disbursements: $2,571,424.14
• Edgemont Street Rehabilitation
• Lathrop Subdivision Walking Path Rehabilitation
• Backup Generator Additions Contract Award
• Purchase of Axon Tasers

The council approved several contracts, including a $1.1 million backup generator award to Decima LLC, a $163,830 Edgemont Street rehabilitation, a $17,527 walking‑path repair, a $111,891 purchase of ten Axon tasers, and a $30,095 software service fee. It also accepted the 33rd District Court’s 2024 financial report and authorized $2,571,424.14 in disbursements for August. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $30,095.02 BS&A Software annual service/support fee (unanimous)
• Approved $163,830 Edgemont Street rehabilitation contract with 10% contingency (unanimous)
• Approved $17,527 Lathrop and Wilson Street walking‑path repair contract (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,110,455 backup generator additions contract to Decima LLC (unanimous)
• Approved five‑year $72,527.40 HydroCorp residential cross‑connection program (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 10 Axon tasers for $111,891.60, payable over five years (unanimous)
• Accepted 33rd District Court 2024 Annual Financial Report (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,571,424.14 disbursements for August 4, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to correct clerical or mathematical errors in tax assessments. The board will also review 2025 hardship appeals from qualified principal residence owner-occupants.

• Correction of clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact regarding assessment figures and taxation rates
• Review of 2025 hardship appeals for principal residence owner-occupants

The Trenton Board of Review approved the listed revisions to the 2024 and 2025 property assessment rolls. The corrections adjust taxable values for several parcels and address errors such as poverty exemptions and family‑exemption misapplications. The Board directed that the official records be updated in accordance with MCL 211.53b(1). No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved correction of taxable value for 3660 Harrison Ave (poverty exemption)
• Approved correction of taxable value for 1804 Newman Dr (bathroom correction)
• Approved correction of taxable value for 3324 S Limn Ct (partial poverty exemption granted)
• Approved correction of taxable value for 3110 Blaine Ave (partial property tax exemption)
• Approved correction of taxable value for 2960 Sickelmoor Ave (family exemption denied due to rental use)
• Approved correction of taxable value for 1345 Harbour Blvd (partial property tax exemption)
• Approved correction of taxable value for 2875 Concord Ave (assessment correction due to home additions)
• Approved correction of taxable value for 3221 John Rave (family exemption denied for commercial rental)

City Council

The City Council will discuss structural repairs for the Westfield Center and a natural gas contract with Constellation. The body is also reviewing a solar energy presentation from Veregy and authorizing over $981,000 in disbursements.

• Authorized Disbursements for July 21, 2025 in the amount of $981,837.29
• Westfield Center Structural Repairs Contract Award
• Constellation Natural Gas Contract
• Kennedy Recreation Center Scoreboard and Time Clock Replacement
• Appointments for Historical, Recreation, and Traffic Safety Commissions

The council unanimously approved a four‑year contract with Constellation to be the city’s natural‑gas distributor from November 2025 through October 2029. It also approved a $585,850 structural‑repair contract for the Westfield Activities Center and a $22,035 scoreboard and time‑clock purchase for Kennedy Recreation Center. Additional actions included reappointing commission members, accepting two resignations, designating delegates to the Michigan Municipal League, and authorizing $981,837.29 in disbursements for July 21, 2025.

• Approved four‑year Constellation Natural Gas contract (unanimous)
• Awarded Westfield Activities Center structural‑repair contract to Pullman SST for $585,850 with 10% contingency (unanimous)
• Approved Kennedy Recreation Center scoreboard and three time‑clock purchase for $22,035 (unanimous)
• Authorized July 21, 2025 disbursements totaling $981,837.29 (unanimous)
• Reappointed members to Historical, Recreation, and Traffic Safety commissions (motion carried)
• Accepted resignations of Shelby Margitan (DDA) and John Scott (ZBA) and requested appreciation letters (unanimous)
• Designated Mayor Rzeppa as representative and Councilman Cabauatan as alternate to Michigan Municipal League annual meeting (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting minutes of July 7, 2025 (unanimous)

Health Care Fund Board (Public Act 149)

The OPEB Board will meet to review financial statements and an investment report. The meeting includes a review of Osaic statements covering April through June 2025.

• Osaic Statement 04/01/2025 - 04/30/2025
• Osaic Statement 05/01/2025 - 05/31/2025
• Osaic Statement 06/01/2025 - 06/30/2025
• Investment Report presented by John Bussa and Michael LoGrasso

The Health Care Fund Board unanimously approved the minutes of the April 16, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously received and placed on file the OSAIC statements for April‑June 2025, the Q1 2025 investment compliance executive summary and checklist, and the City of Trenton Retiree Health Care Plan projection schedule, performance report, and Section 149 timeline.

• Approved minutes of April 16, 2025 meeting (all yeas)
• Received and filed OSAIC statements for 04/01‑04/30/2025, 05/01‑05/31/2025, 06/01‑06/30/2025 (all yeas)
• Received and filed Q1 2025 investment compliance executive summary and checklist (all yeas)
• Received and filed Retiree Health Care Plan projection schedule, performance report, and Section 149 timeline (all yeas)

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will review market value updates and Comerica statements. The body is considering the payout of accumulated contributions and interest for Ryan Callahan and the election of officers.

• Payment of $13,125.00 to Mariner Institutional, LLC
• Payment of $3,000.00 to City of Trenton for Q2 2025
• Payout of Accumulated Contribution and Interest for Ryan Callahan
• Election of officers
• Market value update as of 06/30/2025

The Fire & Police Pension Board approved the minutes from May 21, 2025 and received several communications for the record. It approved the payout to Ryan Callahan, authorized distribution of employee contributions, and adopted the revised draft of the Election of Board Officers Policy. The board elected Michael McCullough as President/Chairperson, Bruce Jocks as Vice Chairperson, and Mike Bedsun as Secretary. It also approved payment of $16,125.00 for invoices from Mariner Institutional and the City of Trenton.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (yeas: all members present)
• Received and filed Comerica statements and settlement report (yeas: all members present)
• Approved payout of accumulated contribution and interest for Ryan Callahan (yeas: all members present)
• Authorized trustees to distribute employee contributions (yeas: all members present)
• Filed market value update from Mariner Institutional as of 06/30/2025 (yeas: all members present)
• Approved revised draft of Election of Board Officers Policy to include Vice Chairperson (yeas: all members present)
• Elected Michael McCullough as President/Chairperson (yeas: all members present)
• Approved payment of $16,125.00 for invoices (Mariner Institutional $13,125.00, City of Trenton $3,000.00) (yeas: all members present)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is discussing maintenance for indoor and outdoor facilities and reviewing reports on recent community activities. The body is also considering new equipment purchases and the production of Trenton postcards.

• Outdoor maintenance including gazebo painting and tree removal by DTE
• Indoor repairs to the hallway and furnace filter replacement
• Equipment purchase requests for grids and a clothes rack
• Pricing from Trenton Printing for postcards of Trenton
• Proposed Moore Vintage Market in September

The commission approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. It also moved to table the cemetery walk event until 2026, and the motion was carried.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled cemetery walk event until 2026 (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals & Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Appeals & Adjustments will hold a public hearing regarding a property at 3388 Woodmont. The board is reviewing a request to allow a covered patio roof structure that would violate current setback ordinances.

• Case No. 1841: Request for a 14-foot rear yard setback variance at 3388 Woodmont to allow a covered patio roof structure 21 feet from the rear property line

The Zoning Board of Appeals & Adjustments unanimously approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting and the agenda for the July 10, 2025 meeting. The board voted 6‑0 to grant a 14‑foot rear‑yard setback variance for DJ Kerr’s property at 3388 Woodmont, allowing a covered patio roof structure 21 feet from the rear property line. Procedural motions to close the public hearing and to adjourn were also carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes for March 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for July 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved rear‑yard setback variance for 3388 Woodmont (6‑0 vote)
• Motion to close public hearing carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review monthly financial reports and current bills. The board is deciding on funding for the Taste of Downriver event and marketing for Jazz on the River.

• Payment of current bills totaling $44,680.36
• Proposed $2,500 for Downtown Dollars BOGO deal for Taste of Downriver
• Approval of marketing items for Jazz on the River
• Resignation letter of Shelby Margitan
• Discussion of Trenton Art Festival 2025

Library Governing Board

The Library Governing Board will vote on defining 'Responsible Adult' for minor computer guest passes and the wording for acceptable ID for library cards. The board will also discuss the repayment of miscalculated penal fines and provide an update on the Pollinator Meadow.

• Vote on defining 'Responsible Adult' for minor computer guest passes
• Vote on wording for Acceptable ID for Library Cards policy change
• Discussion on repayment of miscalculated Penal Fines
• Update on Pollinator Meadow
• Approval of 12 noon late start for August staff meeting

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 7, 2025. A motion to let a responsible adult obtain a computer guest pass for a minor was unanimously denied, keeping the existing policy. The board also approved a later start time of 12 noon for the August staff meeting and unanimously passed the new wording for acceptable ID on library cards.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Denied allowing responsible adult to get computer guest pass for minor (unanimous)
• Approved later staff meeting start time of 12 noon for August (unanimous)
• Passed new wording for acceptable ID for library cards (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several public works projects, including road and bike path rehabilitation. The body is also reviewing requests for professional services regarding wastewater and ADA assessments.

• Bid opening for Westfield Community Building Structural Repairs
• CDBG Road Replacement of Atwood St. between W. Jefferson and Riverside
• Municipal Facilities Parking Lots Rehabilitation and Bike Path Rehabilitation
• Professional services requests for Inflow Source Investigation and Wastewater Treatment Plant Flow Management Plan
• Request for professional services for ADA Facility Assessment

The Trenton City Council unanimously approved $2,352,489.45 in authorized disbursements. It also approved several infrastructure contracts, reappointed two recreation commissioners, and granted a block‑party permit on Belmont Street. The council declined to exercise a first‑right‑of‑refusal on two tax‑foreclosed properties.

• Approved $2,352,489.45 authorized disbursements (unanimous)
• Authorized opening of $585,850 bid for Westfield Community Building structural repairs and referred to City Engineer (unanimous)
• Reappointed Keith Kneiding and Mark Gilstorf to Recreation Commission (5‑0‑1 abstain)
• Granted Belmont Street residents permission for block party and road blockage (unanimous)
• Declined first right of refusal on tax‑foreclosed properties at 2353 Vernon and 2246 Fourth (unanimous)
• Awarded $149,070 CDBG road replacement contract for Atwood St. (unanimous)
• Extended contract for parking lot rehabilitation at Kennedy Rec Center, Cultural Center, Library to $1,076,819 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 5 portable radios for $33,398.28 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss purchasing property from the VFW Post 1888 and HIRAL, INC. (Trenton Motor Inn). The body is also reviewing budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and authorizing disbursements totaling $1,138,658.20.

• Authorization to purchase property from City of Trenton VFW Post 1888
• Authorization to purchase property from HIRAL, INC. d/b/a Trenton Motor Inn
• Budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
• Authorized disbursements of $1,138,658.20
• Business Improvement Grant for 2515 W. Jefferson Ave.

The council unanimously approved the acquisition of two properties: a $650,000 purchase from the Trenton VFW Post 1888 and a $1,250,000 purchase from HIRAL, Inc. (Trenton Motor Inn). It also approved budget amendments, a $529,525 purchase of nine pick‑up trucks, a $14,800 roof replacement for the DPS salt storage barn, and a ten‑year renewal of the DIRECTV local franchise agreement.

• Approved $650,000 purchase of VFW Post 1888 property (unanimous)
• Approved $1,250,000 purchase of Trenton Motor Inn property (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for FY ending June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 9 pick‑up trucks for $529,525 (unanimous)
• Authorized replacement of DPS salt storage barn roof for $14,800 (unanimous)
• Renewed DIRECTV uniform video service franchise for 10 years (unanimous)
• Approved $24,550 geotechnical investigation for fire and police stations (unanimous)
• Approved mural installation on Trenton Village Theatre parking lot wall (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider several business improvement grants and additional funding for the Trenton Village Theatre. The board will also review the 2025-2026 fiscal budget and monthly financial reports.

• Grant release of $50,000 for 2674 W. Jefferson Ave
• Grant of $2,051.00 for 2455 W. Jefferson Ave
• Second grant of $6,369.32 for 2515 W. Jefferson Ave
• Additional $25,000 request for Trenton Village Theatre Seating: Legacy Project 2025
• Payment of $650 for 2025-2026 Michigan Downtown Association dues

The Downtown Development Authority approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and financial reports, and authorized several grants including a $50,000 grant for 2674 W. Jefferson Ave and $25,000 for the Trenton Village Theatre seating. The board also adopted the 2025‑2026 fiscal budget, approved new mural designs, and created an events committee. All motions carried.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of April 3, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Placed April‑May revenue report on file (motion carried)
• Released $50,000 grant for 2674 W. Jefferson Ave (motion carried)
• Approved $25,000 grant for Trenton Village Theatre seating (6‑3 vote)
• Approved Naomi Haverland mural sketch for New Points Nutrition building (motion carried)
• Adopted fiscal budget for 2025‑2026 (motion carried)
• Approved $650 Michigan Downtown Association dues for 2025‑2026 (motion carried)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review reports on the 250-year celebration time capsule and the Memorial Day Parade. The body will discuss maintenance for the electronic sign and interior repairs, as well as staffing for the June 28 street fair.

• Outdoor maintenance including the electronic sign and backyard upkeep
• Indoor repairs to the hallway and center parlor lighting
• 250 year celebration Time Capsule report
• Cemetery walk event planning with Parks and Recreation
• Equipment purchase requests for grids and a clothes rack

The commission approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Jeff Wagar was carried. The planned cemetery walk was tabled until July. Hiring a professional for cataloguing help was also tabled until the new school year in September.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled cemetery walk to July
• Tabled hiring professional for cataloguing help until September

City Beautiful Commission

The City Beautiful Commission’s June 4, 2025 meeting is a routine session with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The agenda consists solely of procedural items such as roll call, approving minutes, and reports, with no new business or public hearings scheduled.

The City Beautiful Commission approved the May 7, 2025 minutes. It ordered the 2025 yard signs, approved a thank‑you letter to J&S Gardens, appointed Chelsey Dettloff as the commission reporter, and cancelled the July meeting. The treasurer’s report noted no change to the budget.

• Approved minutes of May 7, 2025 (motion carried)
• Ordered 2025 yard signs (motion carried)
• Approved letter to J&S Gardens recognizing flower assistance (motion carried)
• Appointed Chelsey Dettloff as commission reporter (motion carried)
• Cancelled the July meeting (motion carried)
• Treasurer’s report: budget unchanged (no change reported)

Traffic Safety Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific topics, proposals, or decisions are listed for discussion.

The Traffic Safety Commission approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. The commission also resolved the signage issue at 2522 Andover. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of May 7, 2025 (motion carried)
• Resolved signage issue at 2522 Andover (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a revised budget and tax resolutions. The meeting includes requests for equipment purchases for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and a service contract for Stryker EMS+.

• Authorized disbursements totaling $1,114,642.77
• Revised Budget and Tax Resolutions
• Petition to divide property at 5350 Lathrop
• Purchase of 3 new thickening sludge pumps and windows/doors for Solids Handling Building
• Stryker EMS+ purchase/service contract

The council unanimously adopted the revised operating budget and the 27.5899‑mill tax rate for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It also approved several contracts and purchases, including the CivicPlus website renewal, a fence replacement on 5th Street, a 7‑year EMS+ contract with Stryker, and upgrades to park playgrounds, windows, and sludge pumps. Authorized disbursements of $1,114,642.77 were also approved.

• Approved revised budget and 27.5899‑mill tax rate (unanimously)
• Approved CivicPlus website renewal $10,384.68 (unanimously)
• Authorized fence replacement on 5th St. $23,425.00 (unanimously)
• Approved Stryker EMS+ 7‑year contract $604,992.28 (unanimously)
• Approved Tot Lot playground quote $59,938.12 (unanimously)
• Approved purchase of windows & doors $20,100.00 (unanimously)
• Approved purchase of three thickening sludge pumps $72,402.00 (unanimously)
• Approved authorized disbursements $1,114,642.77 (unanimously)

Civic Commission

The Civic Commission will review the Memorial Day Parade and discuss logistics for upcoming events. The body will address participant feedback and organizational needs for future celebrations.

• Memorial Day Parade recap and participant thank you notes
• Discussion of cookie quantities for 2026
• Exchange Club request for more Section signs
• Planning for Shred, Garage Sale, and Great Pumplin Fest events

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the May 5 minutes. It decided to order 140 dozen cookies and additional signs for the Memorial Day Parade. New events were set: Shred Day on September 13, a garage sale on September 13‑14, and the Great Pumpkin Fest on October 4. Lisa was tasked with ordering supplies for the festival.

• Approved agenda for June 2, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 (motion carried)
• Ordered 140 dozen cookies for next year's parade
• Ordered additional signs for Exchange Club for parade
• Scheduled Shred Day for September 13, 2025
• Scheduled Garage Sale for September 13–14, 2025
• Scheduled Great Pumpkin Fest for October 4, 2025
• Assigned Lisa to order supplies for Great Pumpkin Fest

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will meet to discuss updates from various subcommittees. The body will also review its current account balances.

• Account balance of $2,194.19
• Commission account balance of $944.19
• Monguagon Memorial Park subcommittee update
• Rainbow People subcommittee update
• Disability Pride subcommittee update

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Trenton Fire and Police Pension Board meets to review quarterly investment performance, FOIA requests, and payouts for two members. No substantive decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Q1 2025 investment performance report reviewed
• FOIA requests and responses from Bloomberg and WithIntelligence discussed
• Payout corrections for Donald Rottenbucher and Bradley Falkey noted
• National Investment Services invoice $57,705.00 approved
• Comerica Bank invoice $5,170.42 and VMT Law invoice $828.00 listed

The Fire & Police Pension Board unanimously approved a portfolio rebalance that liquidates $260,000 from First Eagle and $380,000 from WCM, moving a total of $640,000 to the cash account. The board also extended its legal services contract with VMT Law and authorized legal counsel to draft amendments to the board officers election policy. In addition, the board approved payments of $13,703.42 for three Q1 2025 invoices.

• Approved minutes of the April 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous yeas)
• Filed Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd settlement and monitoring reports (unanimous yeas)
• Approved payout of accumulated contribution and interest for Donald Rottenbucher (unanimous yeas)
• Approved payout correction of accumulated contribution and interest for Bradley Falkey (unanimous yeas)
• Approved portfolio rebalance, liquidating $260,000 from First Eagle and $380,000 from WCM to cash (unanimous yeas)
• Extended contract with VMT Law for legal services (unanimous yeas)
• Authorized legal counsel to prepare amendments to the election of board officers policy (unanimous yeas)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $13,703.42 to National Investment Services, Comerica Bank, and VMT Law (unanimous yeas)

City Council

The Trenton City Council will vote on updated investment and financial policies, a sewer push camera purchase for the Department of Public Services, and EMS billing rate changes. The meeting also includes presentation of lifesaving awards and recognition of top high school students. A disbursement of $864,873.42 is authorized.

• Updated Investment Policy, Fund Balance, Debt Management, and Capital Asset Policies
• Request to Purchase a Sewer Push Camera
• EMS Billing Rate Changes
• 33rd District Court: Fines, Costs, Fees, April 2025
• Authorized Disbursements totaling $864,873.42

The council unanimously approved the authorized disbursements totaling $864,873.42 for May 2025. It also adopted new fund balance, debt management, capital asset, and investment policies. Additional actions included purchasing a sewer push camera for $10,590, approving EMS billing rate changes, and receiving court fines of $12,674.69. A closed session was held to discuss potential property purchase or sale.

• Approved authorized disbursements $864,873.42 (unanimous)
• Adopted fund balance, debt management, capital asset, and investment policies (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of sewer push camera $10,590.00 (unanimous)
• Approved EMS billing rate changes (unanimous)
• Received and filed 33rd District Court fines $12,674.69 (unanimous)
• Filed Library Governing Board minutes and Police Department monthly report (unanimous)
• Held closed session to discuss purchase/sale of property (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority regular meeting scheduled for May 15, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and a parks and recreation project at Rotary Park Playground. The meeting also includes accepting resignations from two city commissions and approving $1,777,604.52 in disbursements. Several informational items—such as a Comcast channel change, an EGLE water permit, and a DTE rate case hearing—will be received.

• Budget amendments for FYE June 30, 2025
• Rotary Park Playground discussion and possible action
• Authorized disbursements totaling $1,777,604.52
• Resignations from Civic Commission (Ganesa Wegienka) and Cultural Commission (Bonnie Forrest)
• Delinquent accounts to be placed on the 2025 City Tax Roll

The council unanimously approved $1,777,604.52 in authorized disbursements. It also placed $306,886.11 in delinquent water and sewer accounts on the 2025 tax roll and approved a $231,711.26 quote for a new Rotary Park playground. Additional approvals included a $8,000 payment to the Guidance Center, budget amendments, a downtown banner agreement, a school fun‑run event, and two commission resignations.

• Approved Authorized Disbursements $1,777,604.52 (unanimous)
• Placed delinquent water & sewer accounts $306,886.11 on 2025 tax roll (unanimous)
• Approved Rotary Park Playground quote $231,711.26 (unanimous)
• Approved payment $8,000 to Guidance Center (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendments as of March 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year agreement with Community Showcase Banners, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved St. Joseph School Fun Run on May 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Ganesa Wegienka (Civic Commission) and Bonnie Forrest (Cultural Commission) (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Trenton Historical Commission will meet on May 12, 2025, to review minutes, financial reports, and communications. Old business includes outdoor maintenance such as flower plantings on May 18, electronic and Hall of remembrance signs, backyard leveling, and indoor hallway repair. New business includes a VFW artifacts request and equipment purchases for grids and a clothes rack.

• Flower plantings scheduled for May 18 at 2:00 PM with tour to follow
• Discussion of electronic sign and Hall of remembrance sign
• Backyard leveling and hallway repair projects
• VFW artifacts request from Jeff
• Equipment purchase request for grids and a clothes rack

The Historical Commission approved the minutes from its April 14, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the agenda consisted of reports and planning updates.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

City Beautiful Commission

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

The City Beautiful Commission approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. No other motions were voted on; the commission discussed the Never Forget Garden site, a Memorial Day Parade banner, a May 17 planting day with high‑school students, delivery of hanging pots on W. Jefferson, and attendance at the June 12 BCSEM event.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Library Governing Board

The Library Governing Board will discuss and vote on policy changes regarding acceptable identification for library cards, including for homeless individuals, exchange students, military, and others. Other items include rescheduling the July meeting, a new weekly story time policy, and reviewing penal fine miscalculations. The board will also receive updates on the budget and the pollinator meadow contract.

• Vote on policy change expanding acceptable ID for library cards (homeless, exchange students, military, long-term care, domestic violence, etc.)
• Vote on policy addition for weekly story time led by professional Youth Services Librarian
• Discussion of rescheduling the July 2nd meeting
• Review of penal fine miscalculations
• Update on pollinator meadow contract (signed, stake-out and soil prep soon)

The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 9 meeting. It unanimously approved adding a weekly story‑time program led by a professional youth services librarian and passed the budget. Contracts were signed for the Pollinator Meadow project and the Friends of the Library, while the proposed acceptable‑ID policy was tabled for exact wording at the next meeting.

• Approved agenda (no vote recorded)
• Approved minutes from Jan 9, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Tabled acceptable ID policy wording
• Approved weekly story time policy (unanimously passed)
• Approved budget (passed)
• Signed contract for Pollinator Meadow project
• Signed/renewed contract with Friends of the Library

Traffic Safety Commission

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

The commission approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by David Heatherly, supported by Theresa Ankney, and it carried. No other business was taken.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Civic Commission

The Trenton Civic Commission will discuss planning for the Memorial Day Parade, including selecting a Grand Marshal, arranging for DPW work orders, and coordinating logistics. The agenda also includes a recap of the Easter Egg Hunt and scheduling garage sale map sales for May 17.

• Recap of Easter Egg Hunt event
• Garage sale map sales scheduled for May 17
• Memorial Day Parade: Grand Marshal selection, DPW work order
• Cookie pickup and wrapping logistics: cookies at Jo Brighton, wrap at Westfield on May 23
• Planning for parade lineup, judges, emcee, honor guard parking, and electrical connections

The Civic Commission approved the May 5 agenda after a motion by Leslie Figueroa and support from Peggy Eaton. They also approved the April 7 minutes following a motion by Veronica Carrier and support from Lisa Salcedo. No other substantive business was decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2025 (motion carried)

Cultural Commission

The commission will discuss the DIY Peace Pole garden art project, receive updates from subcommittees including Monguagon Memorial Park and Rainbow People, review account balances totaling $2,194.19, and approve minutes from its January 22 meeting.

• Discussion of DIY Peace Pole - Garden Art Project
• Approval of minutes from 1.22.25
• Account balance: $2,194.19 (commission account: $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 on 5/28/25

The Cultural Commission approved and filed the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the April 23 meeting was also passed. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Jan 22 2025 meeting minutes (motion carries)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carries)

City Council

The Trenton City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed city budget. Residents may comment in person, by phone, or via Zoom. The meeting will be livestreamed on cable TV and YouTube.

• Public hearing on the proposed city budget

The Trenton City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting and added the public presentation to the record. They accepted Norbert Wegienka's resignation from the Civic Commission. The council also approved an $8,800 payment for Michigan Municipal League dues and authorized a temporary closure of St. Joseph Street for the Taste of Downriver event on August 12, 2025.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of the public presentation in the minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Norbert Wegienka from the Civic Commission (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $8,800 Michigan Municipal League annual membership dues (unanimous)
• Approved temporary road closure of St. Joseph St. for Taste of Downriver event (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review the budget and tax rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. Members will also consider water and sewer rate changes and the authorization of 2025 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds.

• Budget and Millage/Tax Rate for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
• Water and Sewer Rates effective July 1, 2025
• Resolution Authorizing 2025 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds
• Acceptance of Michigan Arts and Cultural Council Grant up to $15,000
• Authorized Disbursements of $524,688.73

The council passed a resolution to issue unlimited tax general obligation bonds for up to $43,500,000. It also approved the Michigan Municipal League annual membership dues of $8,800.00 and authorized a temporary road closure on St. Joseph Street for the Taste of Downriver event. Additionally, the council accepted the resignation of Norbert Wegienka from the Civic Commission and approved the regular meeting minutes of April 14, 2025.

• Approved issuance of unlimited tax general obligation bonds up to $43,500,000 (resolution passed)
• Approved payment of $8,800.00 for Michigan Municipal League annual dues (unanimous)
• Approved temporary road closure of St. Joseph Street for Taste of Downriver event (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed resignation of Norbert Wegienka from the Civic Commission (unanimous)
• Approved the regular meeting minutes of April 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of the presentation portion in the regular minutes (unanimous)

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Fire and Police Pension Board will review Q1 2025 invoices totaling $16,125, hear a market value update from the investment consultant, and discuss the service provider review schedule and FOIA fees. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and review of bank statements and settlement reports. No major policy decisions or new business items are listed.

• Invoices: Mariner Institutional, LLC Q1 2025 fees $13,125.00
• Invoice: City of Trenton Q2 2025 fees $3,000.00
• Comerica bank statements for January and February 2025
• Settlement reports for January and February 2025
• Legal review of service provider schedule and FOIA fees

The Fire & Police Pension Board approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting. It received and filed several financial and performance reports, and approved amendments to retirement system policies and review schedules. The board also approved payment of $13,125 to Mariner Institutional, LLC and $3,000 to the City of Trenton, totaling $16,125, directing the plan secretary to submit the invoices for payment. All resolutions were adopted with yeas from all members present.

• Approved minutes of Feb 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Filed communications: Comerica statements Jan/Feb 2025 and settlement reports Jan 31/Feb 28 2025 (unanimous)
• Filed Trenton Fire & Police market return as of 04/11/2025 (unanimous)
• Filed Trenton Fire & Police Preliminary Performance Summary as of 04/14/2025 (unanimous)
• Amended Retirement System Policy (Advisor and Service Provider Reviews section) (unanimous)
• Changed Service Provider Review Schedule to a five‑year cycle (unanimous)
• Approved informal review and request for information from VMT Law for May meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $16,125 and directed plan secretary to submit to Comerica Bank (unanimous)

Health Care Fund Board (Public Act 149)

The OPEB Board will review Osaic statements for January through March 2025 and an investment report. They will also approve minutes from the January meeting and discuss a revised 2025 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Review of Osaic statements for Jan, Feb, Mar 2025
• Investment report from John Bussa and Michael LoGrasso
• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2025
• Discussion of revised 2025 meeting schedule
• Next meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025

The Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan Board approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. It received and filed several communications and reports, including OSAIC statements, the Q1 2025 executive summary and investment checklist, the quarterly report, and the Section 149 Health Care Timeline. The board also approved moving $50,000 from cash into the I Shares Global 100 ETF.

• Approved minutes of Jan. 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed OSAIC statements for Jan‑Mar 2025 (unanimous)
• Filed Q1 2025 executive summary and investment checklist (unanimous)
• Filed Q1 2025 quarterly report (unanimous)
• Filed Section 149 Health Care Timeline (unanimous)
• Approved allocating $50,000 from cash to I Shares Global 100 ETF (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Trenton Recreation Commission will meet on April 15, 2025. They are set to approve March meeting minutes, receive staff updates on programming, swim club, rink/marina, and construction, and discuss old business items including Rotary Park, Slocum Park, the pool, and Westfield. The meeting also includes commissioner reports and announcements for upcoming community events.

• Approval of March 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff updates: programming/seniors (Sam), swim club (Heather), rink and marina (Matt), construction (Ken)
• Discussion on Rotary Park
• Discussion on Slocum Park
• Pool update and Westfield update

The Recreation Commission voted to approve the March 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to excuse absent members Bob Wade and Anna Mierkowicz also passed. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Excused absent members Bob Wade and Anna Mierkowicz (motion passed)

City Council

The Trenton City Council will consider the City Controller's recommended Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and a 2025 Fireworks Contract. Other business includes appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, road closures for upcoming parades and festivals, and approval of $2.5 million in disbursements.

• Recommended Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget from City Controller
• 2025 Fireworks Contract presented by Parks & Recreation Director
• Zoning Board of Appeals appointment
• Road closures for Memorial Day Parade, Summer Festival, and Christmas Parade
• Authorized Disbursements of $2,511,544.42

The council approved the March 17 and March 31 meeting minutes, appointed Denis Dumais to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and granted the Vintage Market permission to hold a farmers market at West Jefferson and Elm Street. It also approved temporary road closures for the Memorial Day Parade, Summer Festival, and Christmas Parade, filed the FY 2025‑2026 budget, authorized a $55,000 fireworks contract with Ace Pyro, approved the purchase of a 2025 Ford Maverick up to $41,000, and approved $2,511,544.42 in authorized disbursements. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved March 17 and March 31 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Denis Dumais to Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous, Rzeppa abstain)
• Granted Vintage Market permission for farmers market at West Jefferson & Elm (unanimous)
• Approved temporary road closures for Memorial Day, Summer Festival, Christmas Parade (unanimous)
• Filed Mayor's FY 2025‑2026 budget and scheduled public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 fireworks contract with Ace Pyro, waived bid (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford Maverick up to $41,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,511,544.42 authorized disbursements (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Trenton Historical Commission will hold a routine meeting covering standard administrative items such as minutes, financial reports, and communications. Old business includes outdoor and indoor maintenance, collection cataloguing, and activity reports for the 250-year celebration time capsule, Memorial Day Parade, and cemetery walk. New business involves a May docent schedule, a VFW artifacts request, and equipment purchases for grids and laundry bag holders. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• VFW artifacts request to be discussed
• Equipment purchase proposals: grids and laundry bag trio holder
• Activities for 250-year celebration time capsule, Memorial Day Parade, and cemetery walk
• Outdoor maintenance: flower plantings and electronic sign update
• New display month at the library

The commission approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this session.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Traffic Safety Commission

This Traffic Safety Commission meeting is purely procedural, covering call to order, roll call, approving previous minutes, and setting the next meeting date. No specific discussions or decisions are listed under old or new business, and no public comment or communications are recorded.

Civic Commission

The Civic Commission will review planning for the Easter Egg Hunt, including a DPW work order and Saturday morning setup logistics. They will also discuss the Memorial Day Parade with confirmed chaplain, honor guard, and Wayne County Sheriff participation. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering minutes approval and public comment.

• Easter Egg Hunt: DPW work order and plan for early Saturday setup due to Friday evening restrictions
• Easter Egg Hunt: bunny photos in fireplace room and order of Tim Bits
• Memorial Day Parade: chaplain confirmed, trophies ordered
• Memorial Day Parade: Wayne County Sheriff Washington confirmed with mounted and motorcycle divisions
• Post-meeting inventory of closet to confirm needs for Easter Egg Hunt

The commission approved the April 7 agenda and the minutes from the March 3 meeting; both motions were carried. The commission recorded the resignations of Genesa and Norbert Wegienka. It also finalized details for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Minutes approved (motion carried)
• Resignations of Genesa and Norbert Wegienka noted
• Easter Egg Hunt details finalized

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss the Trenton Village Theatre Seating Legacy Project, consider a $1,488 agreement with the Trenton Times, and discuss hiring a public relations firm for marketing. They will also approve minutes, financial reports, and bills.

• Trenton Village Theatre Seating Legacy Project (old business)
• Motion to approve Trenton Times 6-month agreement for $1,488
• Discussion on hiring a public relations firm for marketing

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $25,000 contribution for seating at the Trenton Village Theatre, contingent on the project reaching $100,000. It also approved a $1,288 six‑month advertising agreement with the Trenton Times and moved the next regular meeting to May 15, 2025. Additional routine actions included filing the agenda, minutes, revenue report and $114,211.23 in current bills.

• Approved $25,000 for Trenton Village Theatre seating (Aye: Bochenek, Margitan, McNally, Nacewicz, Nestor; Nay: Hornbeck, Kane)
• Approved $1,288 six‑month agreement with the Trenton Times (motion carried)
• Changed next regular meeting date to May 15, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of March 31, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Filed monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report for period ending March 31, 2025 (motion carried)
• Filed current bills totaling $114,211.23 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 P.M. (motion carried)

City Beautiful Commission

The meeting agenda contains only procedural items such as pledge, roll call, approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and public comment. No specific old or new business items are listed. The meeting appears to be routine with no decisions or discussions on concrete matters.

The commission approved the March 5, 2025 minutes. It authorized payment of a $784 invoice for new planters to be picked up by DPW. It also approved purchasing additional flowers for the Trenton Historical Museum to be planted in May.

• Approved March 5 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $784 invoice for new planters (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of additional flowers for Trenton Historical Museum (motion carried)

City Council

The Trenton City Council will consider a request from the Department of Public Services Director to award the West Jefferson Avenue Water Main Replacement Project at this special meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Request to award the West Jefferson Avenue Water Main Replacement Project

The council voted to award the West Jefferson Avenue water main replacement project to Pamar Enterprises, Inc. for $5,095,611.50 and to hire Fishbeck Engineers for contract administration at $467,000, for a total cost of $6,072,172.65 funded from the Water Account Fund Balance. The mayor was authorized to sign the contract. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved West Jefferson Avenue water main replacement contract ($6.07M total) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Trenton Recreation Commission will hear staff updates on programming, the swim club, rink, marina, and construction. Old business includes updates on Rotary Park, the pool, and KRC Ice. New business covers Slocum Park and bond construction on recreation buildings.

• Rotary Park update
• Pool update
• KRC Ice update
• Slocum Park discussion
• Bond construction on recreation buildings

The Recreation Commission approved bids for Slocum Park improvements, funded by a $450,000 Wayne County CDBG grant, including an ADA-accessible playground, pathway, basketball and pickleball courts, batting cages, and baseball field resurfacing. The commission also approved the February 2025 minutes with amendments and excused three members. Updates were given on the Rotary Park construction start, pool approval process, and marina opening.

• Approved Slocum Park bids with $450,000 CDBG funding
• Approved February 2025 minutes with amendment
• Excused Bob Wade, Linda Kell, and Mark Gilstorf
• Adjourned meeting

City Council

The council will vote on a resolution authorizing 2025 Capital Improvement Bonds for the Rotary Park project, accept bids for Slocum Park improvements, award the 2025 Street Sectioning Contract, and consider a CDBG grant request from Wayne County for Slocum Park. Also up for discussion is a one-year contract extension for Turf Concepts, purchase of a sewer camera, and award of the Helen St. Sewer Replacement Project contract.

• Resolution authorizing 2025 Capital Improvement Bonds (Limited Tax General Obligation) for Rotary Park project
• Approval of CDBG grant request from Wayne County for Slocum Park improvements
• Bid acceptance for Slocum Park Improvements
• Award of 2025 Street Sectioning Contract
• Contract award for Helen St. Sewer Replacement Project

The Trenton City Council authorized the issuance of up to $2,080,000 in capital improvement bonds to fund the Rotary Park rebuild, including demolition, new park construction, boardwalk, shoreline, playscape, and landscaping. The council also approved several contracts and grants, including a $450,000 CDBG grant for Slocum Park, a $528,102.93 construction bid for Slocum Park, a $607,162 street sectioning contract, and a $533,502 sewer replacement contract. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Authorized $2.08M capital improvement bonds for Rotary Park project (unanimous)
• Approved $450,000 CDBG grant agreement for Slocum Park (unanimous)
• Accepted $528,102.93 bid from JG Morris Jr, Inc. for Slocum Park construction (unanimous)
• Awarded $607,162 street sectioning contract to A&G Construction and Remodeling LLC (unanimous)
• Approved one-year $69,770 contract extension for Turf Concepts (unanimous)
• Authorized $30,294.42 purchase of IBAK sewer camera (unanimous)
• Awarded $533,502 Helen St. sewer replacement contract to Compeau Brothers Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved $4,895,146.67 in authorized disbursements (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will vote on the monthly revenue and expenditure report and approve $74,470.75 in current bills. New business includes a presentation on Trenton Village Theatre seating and motions for the Downtown Dollars Summer Deal ($2,500) and Stamp Rally ($800). Old business covers the Trenton Art Festival 2025 and a tree pits preliminary plan review.

• Approve bills totaling $74,470.75
• Downtown Dollars Summer Deal not to exceed $2,500
• Downtown Trenton Stamp Rally not to exceed $800
• Trenton Village Theatre Seating presentation with DYPAC President
• Tree Pits Preliminary Plan Review

The Trenton DDA approved three mural artists for downtown buildings, tabled a decision on funding the Trenton Village Theatre seating project, and approved two downtown promotions. The board also discussed tree pit designs and received updates on grants and projects.

• Approved Naomi Haverland as mural artist for New Points Nutrition building
• Approved Jesse Kassel as mural artist for Q Nail & Spa/Trenton Express Market building
• Approved Michael Ferrarel as mural artist for Freckles & Grit building
• Tabled decision on committing funds to Trenton Village Theatre seating project
• Approved Downtown Dollars Summer Deal up to $2,500
• Approved Downtown Trenton Stamp Rally up to $800
• Approved agenda, minutes, financial reports, and bills as presented

Historical Commission

The Trenton Historical Commission holds a regular meeting covering routine procedural items and updates. Old business includes outdoor and indoor maintenance, cataloging efforts, and activity reports. New business involves scheduling an oral history chair, a docent calendar, and a cemetery walk event.

• Discussion of outdoor sign pricing
• Remembrance Hall exhibit case lighting and signage updates
• February State of the City/Awards dinner report
• 250-year celebration time capsule report
• Cemetery walk event planning

The Trenton Historical Commission approved the minutes from its February 10, 2025 meeting. The commission discussed ongoing maintenance and collection projects, and planned a cemetery walk event, including costume and transportation logistics. The next meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2025.

• Approved the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting.
• Scheduled the DHO event for March 29 at Lincoln Park Museum.
• Discussed planning a cemetery walk, including costumes and transportation.
• Noted the Oral History Chair position remains open.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals & Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Appeals & Adjustments will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a rear yard setback variance. The applicant seeks to build a gas station and convenience store closer to the property line than currently allowed by city ordinance.

• Case No. 18 40: Request for a 10-foot rear yard setback variance at 1875 West Rd.
• Proposed construction of an 8,000 sq. ft. gas station convenience store and parking lot
• Project location: S/W corner of West Rd. and Fort St. in the B-3 General Business District

The Trenton Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance allowing a new 8,000 sq. ft. gas station convenience store to be built 10 feet from the rear property line, instead of the required 20 feet, at the southwest corner of West Rd. and Fort St. The vote was 4-0. The board also approved prior minutes, the agenda, and elected officers.

• Approved rear yard setback variance for Case No. 1840 (1875 West Rd.) (4-0)
• Approved minutes of October 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for March 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Elected Frank Mazzella as Chairman, Ken Gorno as Vice Chairman, Lonnie Fredricks as Secretary

Traffic Safety Commission

The Trenton Traffic Safety Commission is meeting for a routine agenda with no listed discussion items. The meeting includes call to order, roll call, approval of prior minutes, public comment periods, and adjournment. No specific rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled.

The commission approved the minutes from the December 4, 2024 meeting and received and placed on file the City of Gibraltar's Golf Cart Guidelines following public comment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of December 4, 2024 as presented
• Received and placed on file City of Gibraltar Golf Cart Guidelines

City Beautiful Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Trenton City Beautiful Commission. The agenda includes standard items such as approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and public comment, but lists no specific old or new business items. No decisions or discussions on concrete projects, policies, or expenditures are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2025
• Treasurer's report (no amount given)
• Public comment period

The City Beautiful Commission approved several new business items, including distributing informational fliers and promoting its Facebook page, installing two artificial bushes (not to exceed $80), adding three large planters to the Kennedy Recreation Aquatic Center, and placing its 2025 floral plans on file. It also approved purchasing T-shirts and supplies for new members and adding an information/schedule booklet at City Hall. The minutes from February 5, 2025, were approved as presented.

• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025, as presented.
• Approved passing out informational fliers and inviting the community to the Commission's Facebook page.
• Approved installing 2 artificial bushes, not to exceed $80.
• Approved adding 3 additional large planters to the Kennedy Recreation Aquatic Center.
• Approved adding a City Beautiful information/schedule booklet at City Hall.
• Approved purchasing additional T-shirts and supplies for new members.
• Approved placing the 2025 floral plans on file.

Library Governing Board

The Library Governing Board will vote on changes to acceptable ID for library cards to accommodate homeless, exchange students, military, long-term care, and domestic violence situations. They will also vote on a policy addition for weekly story time led by a professional Youth Services Librarian. Old business includes reviewing penal fine miscalculations, discussing budget timeline, and an update on the Pollinator Meadow.

• Vote on acceptable ID policy for library cards (homeless, exchange students, military, long-term care, domestic violence)
• Vote on adding weekly story time with professional Youth Services Librarian
• Review of penal fine miscalculations
• Budget timeline presentation with department head meetings
• Pollinator Meadow update

City Council

The Trenton City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two property-related resolutions: a petition to combine and split property at 223 West Road (Resolution 2025-4) and a request to rezone 4501 Fort Street from B-1 and R-3 to B-3 (Resolution 2025-5). The council also will consider purchases for the wastewater treatment plant and authorize disbursements of $793,821.74. Several appointments to city commissions are on the agenda.

• Resolution 2025-4: Petition to combine and split property at 223 West Road (Jefferson Place LLC)
• Resolution 2025-5: Rezoning of 4501 Fort Street from B-1 and R-3 to B-3
• Approval to purchase impeller for Van Horn Pump (wastewater)
• Purchase of roller for belt filter press (wastewater)
• Authorized Disbursements: $793,821.74 on March 3, 2025

The Trenton City Council approved a rezoning request for 4501 Fort Street, changing the zoning from B-1 and R-3 to B-3, following a Planning Commission recommendation. The council also approved a property combination and division for Jefferson Place LLC at 223 West Road, and authorized two wastewater treatment equipment purchases. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning of 4501 Fort Street from B-1 and R-3 to B-3 (unanimous)
• Approved property combination and division for Jefferson Place LLC at 223 West Road (unanimous)
• Approved $9,183.00 purchase of impeller for Van Horn pump #3 from Detroit Pump (unanimous)
• Approved $16,505.64 purchase of roller for belt filter press from Andritz (unanimous)
• Approved authorized disbursements of $793,821.74 (unanimous)
• Approved re-appointments to City Beautiful, Civic, Planning, and Recreation Commissions (unanimous, mayor abstained)

Civic Commission

The Civic Commission will consider a resignation, approve minutes, and discuss planning for the Memorial Day Parade and Pumpkin Festival. Old business includes payment of an invoice from Jo Brighton school for the Christmas parade. The meeting will also address parade applications, trophies, a save-the-date, and festival details including 350 pumpkins and a dog costume contest.

• Resignation of Commissioner Ganesa Wegienka
• Invoice from Jo Brighton school for Christmas parade
• Memorial Day Parade planning: update application, order trophies, send save-the-date, chaplain, branches of service on showmobile, waiting for Grand Marshall contact
• Pumpkin Festival: 350 pumpkins, signs, dog costume contest, confirm food trucks and two face painters

The commission approved the agenda and prior minutes, and noted the resignations of two members. They reviewed plans for Memorial Day and Easter Egg Hunt events, with assignments made for banners, candy bags, and kitchen staffing. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters.

• Approved March 3, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 3, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Noted resignations of Ganesa Wegienka and Norbert Wegienka (Feb 2025)
• Reviewed Memorial Day functions: banners, chaplain, grand marshal
• Reviewed Easter Egg Hunt: banners, candy bags, kitchen staffing

Recreation Commission

The Trenton Recreation Commission will consider approving minutes from October and November 2024, receive staff updates on programming, swim club, rink, marina, and construction, and review commissioner assignments. Old business includes updates on Rotary Park, the pool, and KRC Ice. New business covers Slocum Park and bond-funded construction on recreation buildings.

• Bond construction on recreation buildings
• Slocum Park discussion
• Rotary Park update
• Pool update
• KRC Ice update

The Trenton Recreation Commission met on February 25, 2025, and approved the minutes from October and November 2024, and excused Anna M. from the meeting. Staff reported on ongoing programs, including a successful Daddy Daughter Dance, upcoming ice tournaments, and the marina opening March 31. Updates were given on Rotary Park construction pending frost, a pool project awaiting EGLE response, and the renaming of the practice arena to Celly's Arena. No formal votes were taken on new projects, which were only discussed.

• Approved minutes from October and November 2024
• Excused Anna M. from the meeting

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Board will review the Q4 2024 performance report and consider a market value rebalance. Members will also discuss federal legislative updates regarding Social Security benefits and the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset.

• Payment of $7,247.00 to National Investment Services for Q4 2024
• Payment of $1,221.30 to VanOverbeke Michaud & Timmony, P.C. for Q4 2024
• Payment of $4,966.07 to Comerica for Q4 2024
• Review of Q4 2024 Performance Report and Market Value Update
• Discussion of Federal Legislative Update regarding WEP and GPO

The Trenton Fire & Police Pension Board approved a portfolio rebalance, moving $1.51 million from Fidelity funds into fixed income and cash. The board also accepted Trustee Don Rottenbucher's resignation, effective March 8, 2025, and approved invoices totaling $13,434.37. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved portfolio rebalance: $1.51M from Fidelity S&P 500 and Extended Market, split to NIS Fixed Income ($1.135M) and cash ($375K) (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Board Trustee Don Rottenbucher, effective March 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Q4 2024 invoices totaling $13,434.37 to NIS, VanOverbeke Michaud & Timmony, and Comerica (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 meeting as written (unanimous)
• Received and filed Comerica statement and International Portfolio Monitoring Report (unanimous)
• Received and filed Bloomberg FOIA request and response (unanimous)
• Received and filed investment performance summary and Q4 2024 review (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution authorizing publication of a notice of intent to issue capital improvement bonds for the Rotary Park project. Other business includes extending an engineering services contract, approving a professional service agreement with the Rossow Group for police accreditation, and authorizing disbursements of $3,141,994.61. Routine reports from departments and commissions will also be received.

• Resolution authorizing notice of intent to issue Capital Improvement Bonds for Rotary Park project
• Extension of Engineering Services Contract (no dollar amount given)
• Professional Service Agreement with the Rossow Group of Consulting and Accreditation Services
• Authorized Disbursements of $3,141,994.61 for February 18, 2025
• 33rd District Court: fines, costs, fees for January 2025 and 2025 Court Budget final caseload

The Trenton City Council approved a resolution authorizing publication of a notice of intent to issue up to $2.1 million in capital improvement bonds for the Rotary Park project, which includes rebuilding the park, boardwalk, shoreline, and playscape. The council also extended the engineering services contract with C.E. Raines through June 2028, approved a $40,000 accreditation services agreement with the Rossow Group for the police department, and accepted a $9,167 quote for 13 library staff computers. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2025-3 authorizing publication of notice of intent to issue up to $2.1M in bonds for Rotary Park (unanimous)
• Approved extension of engineering services contract with C.E. Raines through June 30, 2028 (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 two-year policy development and accreditation services agreement with Rossow Group for police (unanimous)
• Accepted $9,167 quote from The Library Network for 13 staff computers (unanimous)
• Approved disbursements of $3,141,994.61 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled April 7 meeting to April 14 and May 5 meeting to May 12 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Trenton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning petition for two parcels. They will also elect officers and receive updates on a property combination at 223 West Rd and a master plan amendment from Charter Township of Brownstown.

• Public hearing on rezoning petition for parcels 54-024-99-0004-002 and 54-024-99-0002-000
• Election of officers for the Planning Commission
• ASPR update on petition to combine and divide property at 223 West Rd, approved to send to City Council
• Communication from Charter Township of Brownstown regarding Master Plan Amendment

The Trenton Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning petition for parcels 54-024-99-0004-002 and 54-024-99-0002-000. The recommendation will be sent to the City Council for final decision. The commission also elected new officers and approved the ASPR update for a property at 223 West Rd.

• Recommended approval of rezoning petition for parcels 54-024-99-0004-002 and 54-024-99-0002-000 (unanimous)
• Elected Bill Jasman as Chairman, Chuck Earl as Vice Chairman, Jennifer Blackledge as Secretary
• Approved ASPR recommendation to send Combine & Divide petition for 223 West Rd to City Council
• Approved minutes of 12/11/24 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Read and filed communication from Charter Township of Brownstown Master Plan Amendment (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is discussing updates on outdoor and indoor maintenance for Remembrance Hall. The body is also reviewing reports regarding the State of the City dinner and the 250-year celebration Time Capsule.

• DPW updates on stairwell repair, St. Joe lights, and tree trimming
• Remembrance Hall exhibit case lighting and signage
• Outdoor sign pricing
• 250 year celebration Time Capsule report
• Potential school partnership for computer cataloging help

The Trenton Historical Commission held a regular meeting with mostly routine business. They approved minutes from January 13, 2025, as corrected, and approved a $98 payment for the AASLH 2025 membership fee. No financial report was given, and most old business items remain in progress, including exhibit lighting, outdoor sign pricing, and a time capsule for the 250-year celebration. The commission also set the March docent calendar and discussed an oral history project.

• Approved minutes from January 13, 2025, as corrected
• Approved $98 payment to AASLH for 2025 membership fee
• Set March docent calendar with assigned volunteers
• Discussed oral history project with Joel Stone as chair

Downtown Development Authority

The Trenton Downtown Development Authority will vote on routine items including approval of $169,129.87 in bills, a $3,925 insurance payment for the Trenton Farmers Market, and an expense for the SWCRC Black Tie Gala & Expo. The board will also discuss old business items such as the 2025 Trenton Art Festival and the Rotary Park Bond. New member Lance Latkiewicz will be formally welcomed.

• Approval of bills totaling $169,129.87
• Motion to approve $3,925 insurance payment for Trenton Farmers Market
• Motion to approve expense for SWCRC Black Tie Gala & Expo
• Discussion of Trenton Art Festival 2025
• Rotary Park Bond update

The Trenton Downtown Development Authority approved a capital improvement bond for Rotary Park not to exceed $2,100,000 over 7 years, and approved the FY 2025-26 budget with that bond. They also approved a mural location at 2859 W. Jefferson Ave, the insurance payment for the 2025 Farmers Market, and a gift basket expense for the SWCRC Black Tie Gala. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $2.1M capital improvement bond for Rotary Park (7 years)
• Approved FY 2025-26 budget with seven-year bond
• Approved 2859 W. Jefferson Ave as mural location
• Approved $3,925 insurance payment for 2025 Trenton Farmers Market
• Approved gift basket expense up to $500 and $70 ticket for SWCRC Black Tie Gala
• Approved agenda and prior meeting minutes
• Placed on file monthly revenue/expenditure report and bills totaling $169,129.87

City Beautiful Commission

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

The City Beautiful Commission approved the floral plans for the year, renewed its BCSEM membership for $25, and agreed to send a group to help prepare R.H.'s leadership contest. They also approved the January minutes and paid KMB dues of $40. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 8, 2025 minutes as presented
• Approved CBC Floral Plans
• Approved motion to arrange meeting with Never Forget Garden Committee
• Approved $25 payment for 2025 BCSEM membership renewal
• Approved sending group to R.H. to help prepare leadership contest

Traffic Safety Commission

The agenda for the February 5, 2025 meeting of the Trenton Traffic Safety Commission contains only procedural items (call to order, roll call, approvals, adjournment) with no listed communications, old business, or new business. No decisions or discussions are noted.

The Trenton Traffic Safety Commission held a regular meeting on February 4, 2026, and approved the minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting as presented. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates and discussions regarding the M-85 railroad crossing study, crosswalk and bike path considerations, and gas stations on S. Van Horn, with no public comment or communications.

• Approved minutes of January 7, 2026, as presented (moved by Ankney, supported by Hodgson)

City Council

The Trenton City Council will vote on several contracts for the new police and fire stations, including construction management services from JS Vig and design/engineering from Detroit Architectural Group/BKV Group. Other decisions include a redevelopment liquor license for Pickled LLC at 3360 W. Jefferson, annual SEMCOG membership dues, and various equipment purchases. The meeting also includes an appointment to the Downtown Development Authority.

• Approval of JS Vig proposal for construction management services for new police and fire stations
• Approval of Detroit Architectural Group/BKV Group for design and engineering of new police and fire stations
• Pickled LLC: redevelopment liquor license at 3360 W. Jefferson
• Purchase of 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid for Fire Department
• Authorized disbursements for February 3, 2025: $1,764,895.80

The Trenton City Council approved construction management services from J.S. Vig Construction and selected Detroit Architectural Group/BKV Group for design and engineering of the new police and fire stations. The council also approved a redevelopment liquor license for Pickled LLC, purchases of trash carts and a new fire department vehicle, and several other routine items.

• Approved J.S. Vig Construction proposal for construction management services ($27,000) (unanimous)
• Approved Detroit Architectural Group/BKV Group for design and engineering of new police and fire stations (unanimous)
• Approved Pickled LLC redevelopment liquor license at 3360 W. Jefferson (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 611 trash carts from Schafer Plastics ($33,562.50) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid for fire department (not to exceed $39,000) (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with 33rd District Court for gun range use (unanimous)
• Approved DDA appointments of Lance Latkiewicz and Shelby Margitan (unanimous)
• Approved disbursements of $1,764,895.80 (unanimous)

Civic Commission

The Civic Commission will discuss planning for the annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 19, 2025, including flyers, photographer, and backdrop. They will also discuss the Memorial Day Parade, including application updates and the American Legion Honor Guard. A request for the final quarter 2024 budget is listed under communications.

• Easter Egg Hunt set for April 19, 2025, with flyer creation and new backdrop
• Memorial Day Parade: application update and Honor Guard confirmed for ceremony
• Request for budget for final quarter of 2024

The Trenton Civic Commission met on February 3, 2025, and approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No substantive decisions were made; discussions included planning for the Easter Egg Hunt and Memorial Day Parade, and a correction to a commissioner's email address.

• Approved February 3, 2025 agenda (moved by Carrier, supported by B. Oaks)
• Approved January 6, 2025 minutes (moved by Carrier, supported by B. Oaks)

Cultural Commission

The Trenton Cultural Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, review account balances totaling $2,194.19, and discuss budget breakdowns for allocating spending across various subcommittees. Topics include Monguagon Memorial Park, Rainbow People, Social Wellness, Disability Pride, Culture of Compassion, Hopes for Humanity, and a TPS Arts & Music Liaison. The meeting includes public comment and setting the next meeting date.

• Approval of minutes from December 23, 2024
• Account balance of $2,194.19 with $944.19 in commission account
• Discussion of budget breakdown for allocating spending
• Subcommittee reports on multiple initiatives including Monguagon Memorial Park and Disability Pride
• Confirmation of next meeting date

The Trenton City Cultural Commission approved the minutes from its December 23, 2024 meeting. The commission reviewed its account balances, noting $944.19 in a dedicated account and $2,194.19 held by the city for budgeted expenditures, with an updated balance to follow. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on procedural items and subcommittee updates.

• Approved minutes from 12.23.24 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:32 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will consider budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and approve authorized disbursements totaling $6,668,871.37. The body will also review requests for a new street sweeper and professional services from Fishbeck Engineers.

• Authorized Disbursements: $6,668,871.37
• Business Improvement Grant Program application for 2674 W. Jefferson Ave.
• Request to purchase a street sweeper
• Request for professional services from Fishbeck Engineers
• 2025 Real Property Tax Hardship Exemption Guidelines

The Trenton City Council approved multiple spending items, including a $391,498 street sweeper, $198,100 in engineering services for building repairs, and a $50,000 business improvement grant. It also adopted the 2025 property tax hardship exemption guidelines and approved appointments to city boards. All votes were unanimous except the mayor abstained on appointments.

• Approved purchase of 2025 Bucher V65t street sweeper from MTech for $391,498 (unanimous)
• Approved Fishbeck engineering services for building repairs/upgrades for $198,100 (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 Business Improvement Grant for 2674 W. Jefferson Ave. (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Real Property Tax Hardship Exemption Guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grant of $4,000 for Rotary Park (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two centrifuge waste pumps for $25,642 (unanimous)
• Approved Flygt pump rebuild at Van Horn Pump Station for $12,895 (unanimous)
• Approved board appointments (City Beautiful, Civic, DDA, ZBA) with mayor abstaining

Fire & Police Pension Board

The Board will review market values and performance through December 31, 2024. Members will discuss the Uniform Assumption for Fiscal Year 2024 and establish the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Invoice for Mariner Institutional, LLC. Q4 2024: $13,125.00
• Invoice for City of Trenton Q4 2024: $3,000.00
• Invoice for Segal Select Insurance Services, Inc.: $194,371.08
• Review of Public Act 202- Uniform Assumption for Fiscal Year 2024

The Fire & Police Pension Board approved payment of $20,496.08 in Q4 invoices to Mariner Institutional, City of Trenton, and Segal Select Insurance. The board also revised its 2025 meeting time to 2:00 p.m. starting February 19, 2025. All votes were unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely routine.

• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 as written (unanimous)
• Received and filed Comerica statements and International Portfolio Monitoring Report (unanimous)
• Received and filed Public Act 202 – Uniform Assumptions for FY 2024 (unanimous)
• Received and filed updated market values and performance through 12/31/2024 (unanimous)
• Approved $20,496.08 in Q4 invoices to Mariner Institutional, City of Trenton, and Segal Select (unanimous)
• Revised 2025 meeting time to 2:00 p.m. effective February 19, 2025 (unanimous)

Health Care Fund Board (Public Act 149)

The OPEB Board will review investment performance and financial statements from OSAIC. The board is scheduled to consider an invoice for Segal Select Insurance Services, Inc. and establish the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Invoice for Segal Select Insurance Services, Inc. in the amount of $2,152.92
• Review of OSAIC Statements from September 2024 through December 2024
• Investment performance review
• Establishment of 2025 Meeting Schedule

The Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan Board approved a portfolio rebalance moving $225,000 from four equity accounts to the Vanguard Money Market, based on the investment consultant's recommendation. The board also approved prior meeting minutes, filed communications and reports, approved an invoice, and set 2025 meeting times. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of October 9, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Filed OSAIC statements and newsletter (unanimous)
• Filed Q4 2024 Executive Summary and Investment Checklist (unanimous)
• Filed Quarterly Report (unanimous)
• Filed Section 149 Health Care Timeline (unanimous)
• Approved $225,000 portfolio rebalance to Vanguard Money Market (unanimous)
• Approved $2,152.92 invoice from Segal Select Insurance Services (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 OPEB meetings at 1:15 p.m. on third Wednesday (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Trenton Historical Commission will review minutes, hear financial and secretary reports, and discuss old business including outdoor and indoor maintenance issues at the museum and other properties. New business items include scheduling Saturday work days, an oral history project, a museum sign report, and a phone replacement proposal. The commission will also consider budget requests and a library display case exhibit.

• Budget requests (see attached sheet)
• Oral history project discussion
• Museum sign report by Jeff
• Phone replacement proposal
• Maintenance: non-functional lights over St. Joe porch and tree trimming near carriage shed wiring

The Trenton Historical Commission approved its December minutes, accepted donations totaling $1,203.68, and passed a motion to approve budget requests including $352 for PastPerfect subscription and a microphone/speaker system. They also approved replacing the museum telephone for $88.17. Several maintenance issues were noted as reported to Bob Baker, and the cataloging of the collection is ongoing.

• Approved minutes from December 9, 2024 meeting
• Approved budget requests including $352 for PastPerfect subscription and microphone/speaker system
• Approved replacement of museum telephone for $88.17 from Amazon
• Accepted donations totaling $1,203.68

Library Governing Board

The Library Governing Board will discuss and vote on a motion to express interest in settlement talks with Wayne County regarding miscalculations of Penal Fine payments. The motion calls for an audit of the past 10 years of payments, to be paid for by Wayne County. The board will also hear a director's report and a budget timeline, and review old business including a pollinator meadow accepted by council and volunteer meetings for an outreach grant.

• Motion to express interest in settlement talks with Wayne County over Penal Fine miscalculations
• Demand for a 10-year audit of Penal Fine payments to Wayne County libraries, paid for by the county
• Pollinator meadow project presented and accepted by Trenton City Council
• Volunteer meetings being held for an Outreach grant; applications being accepted
• Budget timeline presented as new business

The Trenton Veterans Library Governing Board passed a motion expressing interest in settlement talks with Wayne County over Penal Fine payment miscalculations, contingent on a county-funded audit of 2014-2023 payments. The board also approved the agenda and prior minutes, and received updates on the budget timeline, pollinator meadow, state aid, and volunteer meetings.

• Approved agenda for January 9, 2025 (DC/TM)
• Approved minutes from November 8, 2024 (DC/TM)
• Passed motion to express interest in settlement talks with Wayne County, requiring a county-paid audit of 2014-2023 Penal Fine payments (MB/TM)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving two Business Improvement Grants, including a $50,000 grant for 2674 W Jefferson Ave and a $2,554.71 grant for 2515 W Jefferson Ave. They will also vote on $2,280 in emergency brick paver repairs, discuss the 2025 Trenton Art Festival, and nominate officers for the coming year. Routine approvals include the December 2024 meeting minutes, the monthly revenue and expenditure report, and $8,463.11 in bills.

• Motion to approve a $50,000 Business Improvement Grant for 2674 W Jefferson Ave
• Motion to approve a $2,554.71 Business Improvement Grant for 2515 W Jefferson Ave
• Motion to approve emergency brick paver repairs costing $2,280
• Discussion of the 2025 Trenton Art Festival
• Nominations for 2025 DDA officers

The Trenton DDA approved four mural locations on W. Jefferson Ave, tabled one, and approved two business improvement grants totaling $52,554.71. They also approved emergency brick paver repairs for $2,280, reappointed officers for 2025, and approved using unencumbered Downtown Dollars funds for a Valentine's Deal. Meeting dates were changed for February and April.

• Approved mural at 2455 W. Jefferson Ave
• Approved mural at 2723 W. Jefferson Ave
• Tabled mural at 2477 W. Jefferson Ave pending more info
• Approved mural at 2710 W. Jefferson Ave
• Approved $2,280 emergency brick paver repairs
• Approved $50,000 Business Improvement Grant for 2674 W. Jefferson Ave
• Approved $2,554.71 Business Improvement Grant for 2515 W. Jefferson Ave
• Reappointed Nacewicz as Chairperson, Kane as Vice-chairperson, Gaffrey as Secretary, Nestor as Treasurer for 2025

City Beautiful Commission

The meeting is largely procedural, covering the pledge, roll call, approval of minutes from November 6, 2024, treasurer's report, and communications. No specific old or new business items are listed, indicating a lack of substantive decisions or discussions.

• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2024
• Treasurer's report (no details provided)

The commission approved the November 2024 minutes and elected officers for 2025, including Sharleen Datini as chairperson. It approved a $40.00 payment for KMB membership renewal and voted to continue the Christmas light contest. Spring flowers were ordered, and the next meeting is set for February 5, 2025.

• Approved minutes of November 6, 2024 (motion carried)
• Elected officers: Chairperson Sharleen Datini, Vice-Chair Robert Johnson, Secretary Chelsey Dettloff, Treasurer Cindi Mazurek (motion carried)
• Approved $40.00 payment for KMB 2025 membership renewal (motion carried)
• Voted to continue the Christmas light contest (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will vote on accepting a bid for Rotary Park Phase 2 and discuss the timeline for the FY 2026 budget. They will also consider a line-item adjustment for the 33rd District Court's 2024 budget and make appointments to the Traffic Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Authorized disbursements totaling $2,448,490.94 are on the agenda for approval.

• Rotary Park Phase 2 bid acceptance
• 33rd District Court line-item adjustment for 2024 budget
• FY 2026 budget timeline presentation
• Appointments to Traffic Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
• Authorized disbursements of $2,448,490.94

The Trenton City Council approved a $1,531,250 bid from Anglin Civil, LLC for Rotary Park Phase 2 construction, and approved $2,448,490.94 in authorized disbursements. The council also reappointed David Heatherly to the Traffic Safety Commission and Lonnie Fredricks to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and received the 2024 budget line-item adjustments and FY 2026 budget timeline. All votes were unanimous except the reappointment, where Mayor Rzeppa abstained.

• Approved $1,531,250 bid from Anglin Civil, LLC for Rotary Park Phase 2 construction (unanimous)
• Approved $2,448,490.94 in authorized disbursements for January 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Heatherly to Traffic Safety Commission and Lonnie Fredricks to Zoning Board of Appeals, terms expiring Jan 1, 2028 (6-0, mayor abstained)
• Received and filed 33rd District Court line-item adjustments to 2024 budget (unanimous)
• Received and filed FY 2026 budget timeline (unanimous)
• Received and filed Cultural Commission minutes, DDA minutes, and Fire Department monthly report (unanimous)

Civic Commission

The Trenton Civic Commission will discuss and plan several community events for 2025, including the Easter Egg Hunt, Shred event, Spring Garage Sale, Great Pumpkin Festival, and Christmas Parade. The meeting also covers a recap of the 2024 Christmas Parade and logistics for future events. No financial decisions or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Recap of 2024 Christmas Parade and planning for 2025 parade on December 6
• Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 19, 2025
• Shred event reserved for September 13, 2025
• Spring Garage Sale set for May 17-18, 2025
• Great Pumpkin Festival scheduled for October 4, 2025

The Trenton Civic Commission met on January 6, 2025, and approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. They discussed the Christmas parade, deciding to limit cookie flavors and bring back mini candy canes, and made plans for the upcoming Easter egg hunt, including reserving Westfield and arranging supplies. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved agenda for January 6, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of December 2, 2024 (motion carried)
• Discussed limiting Christmas parade cookies to chocolate chip and peanut butter
• Discussed bringing back mini candy canes for parade crowds
• Discussed ending glow necklaces at parade
• Planned to reserve Westfield for Easter egg hunt on 4/18/2025 and 4/19/2025
• Assigned members to get hot chocolate, coffee, and 1,500 Timbits for Easter event