Woodhaven public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
At its December 16 meeting, the Woodhaven City Council will consider routine fund payment approvals on the consent calendar and several substantive items. Council members will vote to approve the 2025 city audit, a resolution to eliminate the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority deficit, a hardship application for the Board of Review, and a Culver's water main easement agreement. The Mayor will also accept the retirement letter of Police Chief Scott Fraczek.
- Consent calendar approvals for fund obligations totaling $363,862.38 (e.g., General Fund $80,396.41, Water & Sewer $178,187.15)
- Approve the 2025 city audit
- Resolution to eliminate the deficit of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
- Approval of the Board of Review hardship application for 2026
- Approval of the Culver's Water Main Easement Agreement and dedication
City Council
The City Council will discuss amendments to the downtown development plan and the stormwater management ordinance. The body is also reviewing the 2026 budget for the 33rd Judicial District Court and approving various fund obligations.
- General Fund obligations of $64,064.99
- Water and Sewer Fund obligations of $102,084.59
- 33rd Judicial District Court Budget for January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
- Amendment to Downtown Development, Division 3 Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan
- Repeal and re-adoption of Article X Stormwater Management
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Woodhaven Downtown Development Authority's Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a new police officer and the approval of various fund obligations.
- Public hearing on amendment to Woodhaven Downtown Development Authority Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan
- General Fund obligations payment of $123,167.87
- Garbage and Rubbish Fund obligations payment of $59,901.89
- Water and Sewer Fund obligations payment of $32,823.75
- Approval of 2019 Street Sweeper repair
City Council
The Woodhaven City Council will vote on the Consent Calendar, approving payments including $99,858.73 from the General Fund and $273,165.60 from the Water and Sewer Fund. The meeting includes a presentation introducing K‑9 Officer Scout and Officer Poslaiko and a proclamation for National American Indian Heritage Month. The City Attorney will present an ordinance to repeal and adopt Article X of Chapter 102 (Utilities) to update the city’s storm‑water management rules.
- Approve Consent Calendar payments: General Fund $99,858.73; Water and Sewer Fund $273,165.60; other fund obligations listed.
- Introduction of new K‑9 Officer Scout and Officer Poslaiko.
- Proclamation recognizing National American Indian Heritage Month.
- Ordinance amendment to repeal and adopt Article X, Chapter 102 (Utilities) for storm‑water management.
- Public participation allowed: residents may address any agenda item for up to three minutes.
City Council
The Woodhaven City Council will adopt the consent calendar, approving multiple fund obligations totaling over $130,000. The Council will also approve the appointment of a new City Councilmember. An informational notice announces a Downtown Development Authority public hearing scheduled for November 18, 2025.
- General Fund Obligation – $63,226.12
- Local Highway Fund Obligation – $23,200.00
- Water and Sewer Fund Obligation – $12,009.85
- Motor Pool Fund Obligation – $10,526.30
- Approval of appointment of the new City Councilmember
City Council
The Woodhaven City Council will accept the resignation of Councilman Robert Toth and approve payments for various city funds, including $291,599.53 for water and sewer operations. The Council will also consider an ordinance to reduce the number of voting precincts.
- Accept resignation of Councilman Robert Toth
- Approve $291,599.53 for Water and Sewer Fund obligations
- Approve $86,857.14 FEMA grant for Fire Department
- Approve $57,832.22 for General Fund obligations
- Amend voting precinct ordinance to reduce number of precincts
City Council
The Woodhaven City Council will approve payments for various city funds totaling over $300,000 and discuss an ordinance to reduce the number of voting precincts.
- Approval of General Fund obligations of $156,239.47
- Approval of Water and Sewer Fund obligations of $39,967.47
- Introduction of ordinance to reduce voting precincts
- Proclamation for Constitution Week
- Presentation on 2025 Senior Olympics Medal Winners
City Council
The Woodhaven City Council will consider a resolution for 2025 Civic Center Park facility improvements and an approval to decommission a police department vehicle. The meeting also includes a consent calendar authorizing payments totaling over $1.1 million across multiple city funds.
- Approve 2025 Civic Center Park Facility Improvements and Upgrades Resolution with Wayne County
- Approve request to decommission a police department vehicle
- General Fund Obligations payment of $497,901.32
- Water and Sewer Fund Obligations payment of $353,991.09
- Other fund obligations totaling $1,057,147.12 (see consent calendar items)
City Council
The Woodhaven City Council will consider the Consent Calendar, which includes routine approvals such as council members’ excused absences, adoption of the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes, and payment of specified fund obligations. The listed obligations cover the General Fund ($85,543.25), Local Highway Fund ($12.00), Major Street Fund ($2,920.00), Community Activity Fund ($1,390.98), Garbage and Rubbish Fund ($51,101.64), Building Department Fund ($3,042.49), Police Department Forfeiture Fund ($5,537.10), Water and Sewer Fund ($5,926.47), Trust and Agency Fund ($7,520.00), and Motor Pool Fund ($10,845.99). These items will be adopted by a single motion unless a council member raises good cause.
- Approve General Fund Obligations – $85,543.25
- Approve Local Highway Fund Obligations – $12.00
- Approve Major Street Fund Obligations – $2,920.00
- Approve Police Department Forfeiture Fund Obligations – $5,537.10
- Approve Motor Pool Fund Obligations – $10,845.99
City Council
The council will consider routine Consent Calendar items, including fund obligations totaling several hundred thousand dollars. It will also approve a resolution accepting the 33rd Judicial District Court Annual Financial Report for 2024. A request from the Fire Chief for a new Braun Type III Chief XL ambulance will be voted on, and an appointment to the Woodhaven Recreation Commission will be confirmed.
- Approve General Fund Obligations of $366,354.34
- Approve Water and Sewer Fund Obligations of $270,817.90
- Approve resolution to accept the 33rd Judicial District Court Annual Financial Report (2024)
- Approve purchase of a new Braun Type III Chief XL ambulance
- Approve appointment of Christopher Mann to the Woodhaven Recreation Commission (term until Jan 2028)
City Council
The Woodhaven City Council will consider approving payments for various city funds and reappointing members to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. The meeting agenda includes routine consent calendar items and public participation.
- Reappointments to Woodhaven Planning Commission
- Reappointment to Woodhaven Zoning Board of Appeals
- Approval of General Fund obligations ($218,676.68)
- Approval of Water and Sewer Fund obligations ($255,405.85)
- Police Chief requests for vehicle decommission and license plate readers
City Council
The Woodhaven City Council will vote on two amendments to the City Code of Ordinances: one adding definitions to the Heavy Industrial Districts (Chapter 110, Division 11, I-2) and another revising site‑plan requirements in Division 8 by removing and adding specific sections. The council will also consider the purchase of a 2025 914 Wheel Loader and approve construction service fees for local street improvements. Routine consent‑calendar payments totaling $71,? (multiple fund obligations) will be enacted by a single motion.
- Amendment to add Sec. 110-442 Definitions to Heavy Industrial Districts (Chapter 110, Division 11, I-2)
- Amendment to revise Site Plan Requirements, removing Sec. 110-745, 110-750 and adding Sec. 110-750‑753 (Chapter 110, Division 8)
- Approval to purchase a 2025 914 Wheel Loader (no dollar amount specified)
- Approval of construction service fees for 2025 local street improvements (no amount specified)
- Consent calendar payments including General Fund $41,088.05, Major Street Fund $293.95, Water & Sewer $9,508.81, etc.
City Council
The Woodhaven City Council will consider approving payments for various city funds and introduce ordinances amending zoning definitions and site plan requirements. The Finance Director will also present the 2025-2026 Budget Resolution and an annual budget amendment.
- Approval of General Fund obligations ($51,405.25)
- Approval of Street Paving Fund obligations ($40,840.00)
- Introduction of ordinance amending zoning definitions
- Introduction of ordinance amending site plan requirements
- Approval of 2025-2026 Budget Resolution
City Council
The Woodhaven City Council meeting will consider several routine fund payments and will decide on extending the Priority Waste collection contract for an additional five‑year term. A public hearing on the proposed 2025‑2026 city budget will also be held. All consent‑calendar items are slated for a single motion unless a council member raises good cause.
- Approval of Priority Waste Contract Extension (five‑year term)
- Public hearing on proposed 2025‑2026 City of Woodhaven budgets
- General Fund Obligations payment of $179,071.93
- Water and Sewer Fund Obligations payment of $234,512.94
- Motor Pool Fund Obligations payment of $13,131.16
City Council
The Woodhaven City Council will consider routine payments listed on the consent calendar, including General Fund and Major Street Fund obligations. Council members will vote on a tentative agreement with the Michigan Association of Fire Fighters. The meeting also includes adoption of Wayne County Storm Water Standards and several Development District Authority purchases for light pole banners, winter decorations, and additional pole decorations.
- Approval of the Tentative Agreement between the City of Woodhaven and the Michigan Association of Fire Fighters
- Adopt the Wayne County Storm Water Standards
- Approve purchase of light pole banners and replacement hardware up to $10,000
- Approve purchase of decorations for the Woodhaven Winter Wonderland in Civic Center Park up to $18,000
- Approve purchase of light pole decorations for DDA and adjacent poles up to $25,000
City Council
The Woodhaven City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes fund obligations such as $107,706.44 from the General Fund and $271,263.45 from the Water and Sewer Fund. Council members will vote to approve the BS&A Software Upgrade and an upgrade to the media system in the Council Chambers. They will also approve the purchase of poured‑in‑place rubber surfacing for Inclusive Park and award the bid for the 2025 Local Street Improvements.
- Consent calendar payments: General Fund $107,706.44; Water and Sewer Fund $271,263.45; other fund obligations totaling $... (see agenda)
- Approval to proceed with the BS&A Software Upgrade
- Approval to upgrade the Media System in the Council Chambers
- Purchase of poured‑in‑place rubber surfacing for Inclusive Park
- Award bid for the 2025 Local Street Improvements
City Council
The City Council will consider amendments to intergovernmental agreements with Wayne County for road and bridge improvements. The body will also swear in two new police officers and vote on re-appointments to the Downtown Development Authority.
- General Fund obligations for payment in the amount of $1,551,638.76
- Water and Sewer Fund obligations for payment in the amount of $338,755.36
- Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement for Allen Road and Van Horn Road improvements
- Amendment to the Grade Separation Agreement with Wayne County
- Re-appointments of Jeff Harris, Linda Junod, and Shawn MacDonell to the DDA
City Council
The City Council will consider requests for road salt procurement and emergency sewer repairs. The body will also review a bid recommendation for berm removal at Ford Lane and approve various fund obligations.
- General Fund obligations for payment in the amount of $355,113.56
- Street Paving Fund obligations for payment in the amount of $69,522.66
- Local Highway Fund obligations for payment in the amount of $65,689.34
- Request to purchase road salt through the MiDeal Program
- Bid award recommendation for berm removal at Ford Lane
City Council
The Woodhaven City Council will consider the consent calendar, approving multiple fund obligations including a $607,380.77 payment from the Water and Sewer Fund. The council will also vote on the Drinking Water Asset Management Grant and a replacement of the community center water heater. A proclamation for the 75th anniversary of the publication of Dianetics will be presented.
- Approve Water and Sewer Fund Obligations of $607,380.77
- Approve General Fund Obligations of $47,650.26
- Approve Motor Pool Fund Obligations of $16,000.85
- Approve the Drinking Water Asset Management Grant
- Approve replacement of the community center water heater
City Council
The Woodhaven City Council will consider the Consent Calendar, approving multiple fund obligations for the General Fund, Trust and Agency Fund, Water and Sewer Fund, and Motor Pool Fund. They will also vote on a request to convene a closed session for confidential attorney‑client privilege correspondence. All items on the Consent Calendar are routine and will be enacted by a single motion unless a council member raises good cause.
- Approve General Fund Obligations of $81,613.43
- Approve Trust and Agency Fund Obligations of $88,905.28
- Approve Water and Sewer Fund Obligations of $21,212.85
- Approve Motor Pool Fund Obligations of $12,757.83
- Request closed session for confidential Attorney/Client privilege correspondence
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss a proposal for updating the city's Zoning Ordinance. The body will also review a Board of Review Hardship Application and approve various fund obligations.
- Zoning Ordinance Update Proposal from Carlisle/Wortman
- Water and Sewer Fund obligations of $275,073.88
- General Fund obligations of $79,108.39
- Garbage and Rubbish Fund obligations of $61,985.73
- Board of Review Hardship Application
City Council
The Woodhaven City Council will consider approving payments for various city funds totaling over $660,000 and reappointing two members to the Recreation Commission. The meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
- Reappoint Ms. Samantha Jeckewicz and Mr. Michael VonLinsowe to the Recreation Commission
- Approve General Fund obligations of $342,344.13
- Approve Water and Sewer Fund obligations of $121,177.63
- Approve Garbage and Rubbish Fund obligations of $56,847.11
- Approve Motor Pool Fund obligations of $8,456.13
City Council
The Woodhaven City Council will adopt the consent calendar, authorizing payments for several fund obligations totaling $250,550.83. Items include General Fund, Water and Sewer Fund, Motor Pool Fund, Garbage and Rubbish Fund, and others. A presentation will recognize the 2024 Home Decorating Contest winners. Residents may address the council on agenda items during the public participation segment.
- Approve General Fund Obligation of $81,976.81
- Approve Water and Sewer Fund Obligation of $147,777.22
- Approve Motor Pool Fund Obligation of $9,836.69
- Approve Garbage and Rubbish Fund Obligation of $9,936.33
- Presentation of 2024 Home Decorating Contest Winners