Wayne public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will discuss the selection of a City Manager and a conditional offer to one candidate. The body is also considering a rezoning request on Michigan Ave and several city maintenance contracts.

• First reading of Ordinance #2023-07 to rezone 36253, 36111, and 55-013-06-035-008 Michigan Ave from Store Front to Heavy Industrial
• Change Order No. 1 for 2023 Lead Water Service Replacement Project with All Seasons Underground for $291,152.00
• One-year contract extension with Priority Waste for waste collection
• Fire Station repairs by Lakepointe CSG, Inc. in the amount of $8,700.00
• Drafting of an Engine Breaking Ordinance

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve 2024 meeting dates and ratify bills. The agenda includes a presentation of the Annual Report and a discussion regarding the MAIN Project.

• Presentation: Annual Report
• Discussion of MAIN Project
• Approval of 2024 Meeting Dates

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the position of City Manager. Three candidates are scheduled for interviews.

• Interview with Ken Marten at 7:00 p.m.
• Interview with Diane Webb at 7:45 p.m.
• Interview with Ryan Strong at 8:30 p.m.

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to discuss the wrap-up of the 2023 Senior Health & Information Expo. The body will also continue discussions regarding the Commission's mission statement.

• Review of 2023 Senior Health & Information Expo
• Discussion on Commission Mission Statement

City of Wayne Planning Commission

The Wayne Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider approvals for a special land use request for a day care at 31650 Van Born Rd. and a rezoning of properties on E. Michigan Ave. from SF to IND-2. The agenda also includes a presentation on ethics for Master Citizen Planner certification and routine items like minutes approval.

• Public hearing and approval of Special Land Use Request 2023-04 for a day care at 31650 Van Born Rd.
• Public hearing and approval of Rezoning 2023-01 for 36253, 36111, and 55-013-06-0315-008 E. Michigan Ave. from SF to IND-2.
• Capstone presentation on avoiding ex parte contact and conflicts of interest.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the selection of a City Manager, including whether to conduct a final round of interviews or extend a conditional offer. The body will also consider a bid for museum HVAC repairs and a labor agreement.

• Bid award of $16,070.00 to K & S Ventures, Inc. for the City of Wayne Museum HVAC Project
• Approval of a Letter of Understanding with the City of Wayne Supervisors Union
• Approval of the Wayne County Model Community Resolution Authorizing Execution of Wayne County Permits
• Discussion of City Manager selection and potential conditional offer

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to approve minutes and authorize the City Clerk to prepare for the January 30, 2024 Special Primary Election. Actions include ordering ballots and supplies, appointing election workers, scheduling equipment testing, and discussing emergency polling location moves. The commission will also review the sample ballot and take public comment.

• Authorize City Clerk to prepare ballots and order supplies for Jan. 30, 2024 Special Primary Election
• Authorize City Clerk to appoint and train election inspectors for the Jan. 30, 2024 Special Primary Election
• Schedule public accuracy test for voting equipment
• Discussion of emergency move of polling locations: Pcts. 1, 2, 4, 5 to Hype Athletics, 4635 Howe Rd.; Pcts. 3 & 6 to St. Mary's Church, 34530 Michigan Ave.
• Review the sample ballot

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the position of City Manager. Three candidates are scheduled for interviews throughout the evening.

• Interview with Ken Marten at 6:00 p.m.
• Interview with Ryan Strong at 7:00 p.m.
• Interview with Diane Webb at 8:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the position of City Manager. Four candidates are scheduled for interviews between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

• Interview of Michael Landis
• Interview of Brad Kluczynski
• Interview of Mohamed Ayoub
• Interview of Susan Montenegro

City Council

The City Council will consider the appointment of a city manager and schedule public interviews for the position. The body is also deciding on several municipal contracts and board appointments.

• Bid award of $48,350.00 to Complete Outdoor Services of Michigan for tree removal and trimming
• Purchase of AEDs and a Lucas DPR device for $48,318.17 from Stryker Medical using Opioid Settlement Funds
• Site plan approval for a parking lot at 5039 Woodward St.
• Approval of Budget Amendment 2024-4
• Approval of a five-minute firework display on December 1, 2023, for the Holiday Night Event

Commission on Aging

The Commission will review the 2023 Senior Health & Information Expo. Members will also discuss the Commission Mission Statement.

• Wrap up from 2023 Senior Health & Information Expo
• Discussion on Commission Mission Statement

City of Wayne Planning Commission

The Wayne Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a parking lot at 5039 Woodward, and will set public hearings for December 12, 2023, on a zoning map correction (R-3 to B-1) at 31650 Van Born, a special land use request for a day care at the same address, and an administrative rezoning of three parcels on E. Michigan Ave from SF to IND-2.

• Site Plan Approval 2023-09 for a parking lot at 5039 Woodward
• Public hearing set for zoning map correction from R-3 to B-1 at 31650 Van Born
• Public hearing set for Special Land Use Request 2023-04 (day care) at 31650 Van Born Rd.
• Public hearing set for Rezoning 2023-01 (administrative) of 36253, 36111, and 55-013-06-0315-008 E. Michigan Ave. from SF to IND-2

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to ratify bills and review financial reports. The agenda includes discussions regarding a response letter from CSX and an update on a Garden Club meeting.

• CSX Response Letter
• Garden Club Meeting Update
• Kubany Report
• Ratification of Bills

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a compensation determination made by the Local Officers Compensation Commission on October 10, 2023. The proposed pay rates are effective immediately unless rejected by a two-thirds vote of the Council.

• Proposed Mayor compensation: $5,000.00 per year
• Proposed Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem compensation: $3,500.00 per year

City Council

The Wayne City Council is meeting to decide on several site plans, bid awards, budget amendments, and equipment purchases. Key items include approving three site plans for a steel building, a truck repair facility, and a parking lot, as well as purchases of police radios and pistols. The council will also consider resolutions on early voting, opting out of a state health insurance act, and a storm water agreement.

• Site Plan #2023-05: 120x60 steel building for transportation/logistics
• Site Plan #2023-07: conversion of building into truck repair facility at 36110 Van Born Rd.
• Site Plan #2023-08: parking lot at 32039 Michigan Ave.
• Bid award: $2,610 to Bells Landscaping Plus More for sidewalk snow/ice removal
• Police purchases: 3 Motorola radios ($14,786.07) and 30 Glock pistols ($25,722.00)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Wayne Downtown Development Authority will hold a meeting to review revenue and expenditure reports. The agenda includes updates on the Façade Improvement Grant and the Public Arts Policy Committee.

• Façade Improvement Grant Update
• MDOT Response Letter
• Public Arts Policy Committee Update
• Kubany Report
• Revenue and Expenditure Report

City of Wayne Planning Commission

The Wayne Planning Commission will meet to consider two site plan approval requests. These items involve a truck repair facility and a parking lot.

• Site Plan Approval 2023-07: 36110 Van Born Truck Repair Facility
• Site Plan Approval 2023-08: 32039 Michigan Ave. Parking Lot

City Council

The Wayne City Council will consider several items including a site plan for a steel building, a snow removal bid award, appointments, and various approvals. Key actions include accepting a bid for snow removal, appointing a new Personnel Board member, and approving a stipend for the acting city manager.

• Site Plan #2023-05: 120x60 steel building for transportation and logistics
• Bid award: Snow removal for city lots/sidewalks to B&B Landscaping for $116,678.62
• Appointment: Phillip Wagner to Personnel Board (3-year term)
• Stipend: $1,000/week for Acting City Manager Ryan Strong
• Purchase: Two election tabulators from Dominion Voting for $14,300

City Council

The Wayne City Council is reviewing a site plan to add three stories of multi-family housing on top of existing retail space at 35603 Michigan Ave. The Planning Commission recommended approval, and the council will vote on the plan subject to conditions. The agenda also includes several routine approvals and a closed session.

• Site Plan Approval 2023-06 for 35603 Michigan Ave. — add 3 stories of multi-family housing over retail
• Approval to hire Michigan Municipal League for City Manager Search, not to exceed $18,500
• Schedule a Study Session to continue Council Goals discussion
• Approve minutes from August 15 and August 24 meetings
• Closed session held from 7:36 p.m. to 8:32 p.m.

City of Wayne Planning Commission

The Wayne Planning Commission is meeting to consider two site plan approvals. The first is for a vacant Cogswell property to become a transportation/logistics facility, and the second is for a mixed-use development with retail and multi-family housing at 35603 Michigan Ave. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting.

• Site Plan Approval 2023-05: Vacant Cogswell Transportation/Logistics Facility
• Site Approval 2023-06: 35603 Michigan Ave. Mixed Use/Retail/Multi-Family Housing
• Approval of August 8, 2023 meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting. Site Plan 2023‑05 (Vacant Cogswell) was approved unanimously with 13 specified conditions. Site Plan 2023‑06 (35603 Michigan Ave.) was approved unanimously with 14 specified conditions, and a thank‑you letter to Nocerini was requested.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 8, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan 2023‑05 (Vacant Cogswell) with 13 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan 2023‑06 (35603 Michigan Ave.) with 14 conditions (unanimous)
• Requested staff send thank‑you letter to Nocerini
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Council appointed Ryan Strong as acting/interim City Manager and approved hiring the Michigan Municipal League to conduct a search for a permanent manager. Other actions included approving several police department purchases and a new tree chipper for Public Works.

• Appointed Ryan Strong as acting/interim City Manager (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Michigan Municipal League for City Manager search, not to exceed $18,500.00 (Carried)
• Approved $106,575.78 purchase of 2023 Vermeer AX17 Tree Chipper (Unanimous)
• Approved $14,300.18 for eight police vehicle modems and installation (Unanimous)
• Approved $24,478.00 for K9 Program dog, equipment, training, and vehicle updates (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-07 to revoke PILOT for Newberry Square (Unanimous)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance 2023-08 to revoke service charges in lieu of taxes for Atwood Gardens (Unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2024-1 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Wayne City Council is holding a special meeting to accept the City Manager's resignation and consider the process for searching for a replacement. The agenda includes public comment periods for items on and off the agenda, followed by council comments and adjournment.

• Acceptance of City Manager's resignation
• Consideration of a City Manager search

The City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Lisa Nocerini. The Council appointed Chief Ryan Strong as Acting/Interim City Manager for a short term and directed the Personnel Director to begin the search for a permanent replacement.

• Accepted Lisa Nocerini’s resignation as City Manager effective August 31, 2023 (6-1)
• Appointed Chief Ryan Strong as Acting/Interim City Manager from September 1, 2023 through September 5, 2023 (6-1)
• Directed Personnel Director to contact current directors for interim interest, prepare a job description, and contact job search firms (6-1)

City Council

This is a special study session where the City Council will discuss its goals and possible modifications to the City Manager's job description. No formal votes are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only meeting. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.

• Discussion of City Council Goals
• Discussion of modifications to the City Manager's Job Description
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

City Council

The Wayne City Council will vote on second readings of three ordinances, including one on medical marijuana facility licensing, and consider renewing the city manager's contract. They will also review a site plan for a mixed-use building and approve several expenditures, including a police vehicle purchase and road resurfacing agreement.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-04 amending medical marijuana facility licensing (Chapter 838)
• Site Plan #2023-04 for a 27,533 sq ft mixed-use building at 34402 Sims St.
• Police vehicle purchase: 2022 Ford Interceptor for $60,000
• Intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County for Hannan Rd. resurfacing, $58,992
• Emergency water extraction repair at Howe Rd. property, $6,000

The City Council approved a new contract for the City Manager and a site plan for a 27,533 sq. ft. mixed-use building at 34402 Sims St. Several ordinances were adopted, including changes to medical marihuana facility licensing and the repeal of residency requirements for certain officers. The Council also authorized funds for a police vehicle and road resurfacing.

• Approved Site Plan #2023-04 for a 27,533 sq. ft. Mixed Used Building at 34402 Sims St.
• Approved City Manager’s contract with recommended changes (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-04 amending Medical Marihuana Facilities licensing
• Repealed Chapter 258 (Unemployment Compensation System) and Chapter 256.01 (Residency Requirement for Full-Time Appointive Officers)
• Approved $60,000 purchase of a 2022 Ford Interceptor for Police Department
• Approved $58,992 Intergovernmental Agreement with Wayne County to resurface Hannan Rd.
• Approved $6,000 emergency water extraction repair on Howe Rd.
• Appointed Delores Raub to Local Officers Compensation Commission and Merle Baum to Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, ratify bills, and receive reports from the Kubany group and the director. The main discussion item is the Wayne Rd. rail overpass project.

• Discussion of Wayne Rd. rail overpass
• Ratification of bills
• Kubany Report
• Director's Report
• Approval of July 12, 2023 meeting minutes

The DDA approved several bill payments totaling $53,334.50. The board determined to join City Administration in pressuring CSX to address crumbling cement at the Michigan Ave. rail underpass.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills: City of Wayne Water ($924.24), Upright Fence ($1,950.00), Jona Graphics ($500.00 and $120.00), Wayne Dispatch ($1,000.00), Highland Landscape ($43,415.00), and City of Wayne DPW ($5,025.26)
• Determined to join City Administration in pressuring CSX to address crumbling cement at the Michigan Ave. rail underpass

City of Wayne Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a Special Land Use request for 32975 Glenwood Rd. and a site plan for 34402 Sims Street. The commission also elected new officers for the Vice-Chairman and Secretary/Treasurer positions.

• Elected David Story as Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)
• Elected Emily Gabler as Secretary/Treasurer (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Land Use request for 32975 Glenwood Rd. (Unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 34402 Sims Street with 13 conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried, Porter abstaining)

City Council

The Wayne City Council will consider first readings of three ordinances, including one amending medical marijuana facility licensing, and will vote on appointments, a DPW tree truck purchase, and a bridge inspection contract. The meeting also includes presentations from state and retirement system representatives.

• First reading of Ordinance 2023-04 to amend Chapter 838 (Medical Marihuana Facilities) regarding licensing
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-05 to repeal Chapter 258 (Unemployment Compensation System)
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-06 to repeal Chapter 256.01 (Residency Requirement for Full-Time Appointive Officers)
• Approval of DPW purchase of Altec tree truck via MiDeal for $207,604 (lease-purchase at $3,514/month)
• Approval of $3,000 professional service agreement with Spicer Group for bridge inspections

The City Council approved a lease-to-purchase agreement for a new tree truck and a professional service agreement for bridge inspections. Council also passed first readings for ordinances regarding medical marihuana licensing and the repeal of residency and unemployment compensation chapters.

• Approved $207,604 purchase of Altec tree truck via lease-to-purchase at $3,514/month (unanimous)
• Approved bridge inspection agreement with Spicer Group not to exceed $3,000 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-04 regarding medical marihuana facility licensing (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-05 to repeal Chapter 258, Unemployment Compensation System (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-06 to repeal Chapter 256.01, Residency Requirement for Full-Time Appointive Officers (unanimous)
• Approved proposed City Manager Evaluation form (5-2)
• Appointed Tom Porter to the Wayne Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Merle Baum and Rabih Darwiche to the Planning Commission (unanimous)

City Council

The Wayne City Council will hold a closed session to discuss strategy in a pending lawsuit against the city and an attorney-client privileged memo, then may vote on a settlement. The council will also consider several routine items, including appointments, a resolution honoring the Conference of Western Wayne, approval of a senior services plan, and an emergency police vehicle repair.

• Closed session to discuss Christine Brookins v. City of Wayne, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 22-010725-NO
• Motion to authorize settlement in the Brookins lawsuit
• Approval of $4,500 emergency repair for a 2015 Ford Explorer by Frazier's Towing
• Resolution honoring Conference of Western Wayne's 45th anniversary
• Approval of Senior Alliance 2024 Annual Implementation Plan for Aging Services

The City Council interviewed one candidate and voted to fill a vacancy on the council. Donald Quarles was appointed to the position previously held by Thomas E. Porter.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the appointment of Donald Quarles to the Council position vacated by Thomas E. Porter (5-1)

City Council

The Wayne City Council is holding a special meeting to interview Donald Quarles Sr. for the vacant Ward 3 City Council seat and to consider appointing him to fill the position until November 2024. The meeting includes public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items.

• Interview of Donald Quarles Sr. for vacant Ward 3 City Council seat
• Appointment to fill Ward 3 vacancy left by Thomas E. Porter, term ending November 9, 2024

The City Council interviewed and appointed Donald Quarles to fill a vacant council position. The term for this appointment ends on November 9, 2024.

• Approved appointment of Donald Quarles to fill the seat vacated by Thomas E. Porter (5-1)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Board appointed its Chairman, Vice-Chair, and Secretary-Treasurer. Members approved $23,560.37 in bill payments and decided to form a committee to develop a Public Art Policy following a request from the garden club.

• Appointed Demmer as Chairman of the Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed White-Jenkins as Vice-Chair of the Board
• Appointed Law as Secretary-Treasurer of the Board (Unanimous)
• Approved $23,560.37 in bill payments (Rhaesa abstained on two Wayne Dispatch bills)
• Decided to form a committee to create a Public Art Policy

City Council

The Wayne City Council will consider purchasing a foreclosed property at 3374 Pershing St. for $15,894.12, approving two professional services agreements for storm water management and a heating assessment, and setting a special meeting to interview Ward 3 council candidates. The agenda also includes presentations on lead line funding, an appreciation award, and a police officer of the year award.

• Purchase of 3374 Pershing St. for $15,894.12 from Community Development and general funds
• Professional services agreement with Stantec, Inc. for $49,900.00 for EQ Basin O&M and storm water services
• Professional services agreement with Miller-Boldt for $8,000.00 for hydronic heater needs assessment
• Consideration of special meeting on July 17, 19, or 20 to interview Ward 3 council candidates
• Presentation on lead line funding by State Senator Darrin Camilleri and Representative Kevin Coleman

The City Council approved the purchase of a foreclosed property on Pershing St. and two professional services agreements. The Council also scheduled a special meeting to select a Ward 3 candidate after two nominations for Mayor Pro Tem failed.

• Approved purchase of foreclosed property at 3374 Pershing St. for $15,894.12 (Unanimous)
• Approved $49,900 Professional Services Agreement with Stantec, Inc. for storm water services (Unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 Professional Services Agreement with Miller-Boldt for City Hall heater needs assessment (Unanimous)
• Scheduled Special Meeting for July 17, 2023, to select Ward 3 Council Candidate (Unanimous)
• Nomination of Councilman Dowd for Mayor Pro Tem failed (3-3)
• Nomination of Councilman Brock for Mayor Pro Tem failed (3-3)

City of Wayne Planning Commission

The Wayne Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on a special land use request for a child daycare facility at 32975 Glenwood Rd., a variance for vinyl siding at 34402 Sims St., and a special land use request for a mixed-use building at the same Sims St. address. The commission will also elect officers and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Schedule public hearing for Special Land Use (2023-03) for child daycare at 32975 Glenwood Rd.
• Public hearing and approval of variance for vinyl siding at 34402 Sims St.
• Public hearing and approval of Special Land Use (2023-02) for mixed-use building at 34402 Sims St.

The Planning Commission approved a Special Land Use request for a mixed-use building and a variance for vinyl siding at 34402 Sims St. A public hearing for a proposed child care facility at 32975 Glenwood Rd. was scheduled for August 8, 2023. The commission also elected its officers for the board.

• Elected Robert Pugh as Chairman (Unanimous)
• Elected Don Quarles as Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)
• Elected David Story as Secretary (Unanimous)
• Scheduled August 8, 2023 public hearing for child care facility at 32975 Glenwood Rd. (Unanimous)
• Granted variance to use vinyl siding at 34402 Sims St. (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Land Use (Mixed Use Building) request for 34402 Sims St. (Unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried, Gabler abstaining)

City Council

The Wayne City Council meeting agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a resolution to create an ad hoc committee to review an extension of the City Manager's employment contract, which expires September 30, 2023. The resolution, already passed on June 6, 2023, appoints the mayor, two council members, the city attorney, and the personnel director to the committee. Most other agenda items are blank or unlisted.

• Resolution to create ad hoc committee to review City Manager contract extension
• City Manager contract expires September 30, 2023
• Committee members: Mayor John Rhaesa, Councilman Kevin Dowd, Councilwoman Deborah Wass, Attorney John Clark (GMH), Personnel Director Alyse Leslie
• Resolution passed June 6, 2023, certified by City Clerk Tina M. Rowe

The City Council approved the purchase of a mobile fingerprint scanner and a ballistic shield for the Police Department. The Council also granted permission for Turn the Towns Teal to hang ovarian cancer awareness ribbons downtown in September.

• Approved $4,140.00 purchase of Mobile Fingerprint Scanner from Dataworks Plus (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,500.00 purchase of United Shield Ballistic Shield from Huron Valley Guns (Unanimous)
• Approved request from Turn the Towns Teal to hang ribbons downtown Sept 1-30, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will vote on awarding a planting bed bid for Wayne Rd. and Michigan Ave., discuss a Michigan Ave. rail overpass, and consider a facade improvement application from Chrome at 35006 Michigan Ave. They will also review a RAP Grant match request and a Wayne Rotary sponsorship request.

• Wayne Rd. and Michigan Ave. planting bed bid award
• Michigan Ave. rail overpass discussion
• Facade Improvement Application - Chrome, 35006 Michigan Ave.
• RAP Grant match request
• Wayne Rotary sponsorship request

The DDA approved a planting project for Wayne Rd./Michigan Ave. and a $10,000 sponsorship for the Wayne Rotary. The board also approved two facade improvement applications and a matching grant for a potential MEDC project. Additionally, the DDA approved $31,506.67 in various bills.

• Awarded Wayne Rd./Michigan Ave. Planting project to Highland Landscape for $34,875.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000.00 sponsorship request for Wayne Rotary (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,537.00 facade improvement for Chrome Nail Studio at 35006 Michigan Ave. (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,627.60 facade improvement for Helium Studio at 3127 S. Wayne Rd. (White-Jenkins abstained)
• Approved 10% matching grant of $50,998.00 for MEDC RAP 2.0 Grant project (Unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $31,506.67 (Rhaesa abstained from Wayne Dispatch and Jona Graphics)
• Tabled Michigan Ave. rail over pass discussion until July meeting
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City of Wayne Planning Commission

The Wayne Planning Commission will consider scheduling a public hearing for a special land use application at 34402 Sims St., which proposes five rental townhomes and commercial space. They will also vote on a variance request to use vinyl siding for the same property. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and prior minutes, followed by board and public comments.

• Special Land Use (2023-02) at 34402 Sims St. for mixed-use: 5 rental townhomes and personal service/office/commercial space
• Variance request to use vinyl siding at 34402 Sims St.
• Approval of May 9, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission scheduled two public hearings for July 11, 2023, regarding a property at 34402 Sims St. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 9, 2023.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set Public Hearing for Special Land Use at 34402 Sims St. for July 11, 2023 (unanimous)
• Set Public Hearing for a Variance at 34402 Sims St. for July 11, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Wayne City Council is holding its regular meeting on June 6, 2023. The main items are approvals for police equipment purchases and a request to hang teal ribbons downtown for ovarian cancer awareness. The agenda also includes presentations, minutes approval, and public comment periods.

• Approval of $4,140.00 purchase of Mobile Fingerprint Scanner from Dataworks Plus, funded by DOJ grant
• Approval of $3,500.00 purchase of United Shield Ballistic Shield from Huron Valley Guns, with $1,671.00 grant-funded and remainder from police budget
• Approval for Turn the Towns Teal to hang teal ribbons on trees/light poles in Downtown Wayne from Sept 1-30, 2023
• Presentations by Wayne Memorial High School Bowling Team and Wayne Library Summer Reading Program
• Oath of office for Police Officer Habas Kanan

The City Council approved the purchase of a mobile fingerprint scanner and a ballistic shield for the Police Department. The Council also authorized Turn the Towns Teal to hang ribbons downtown in September for ovarian cancer awareness.

• Approved $4,140.00 purchase of Mobile Fingerprint Scanner from Dataworks Plus (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500.00 purchase of United Shield Ballistic Shield from Huron Valley Guns (unanimous)
• Approved request from Turn the Towns Teal to hang ribbons downtown Sept 1-30, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the General and Special Fund budgets and millage rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023. The total authorized tax rate is 24.3302 mills to generate $10,261,939 in revenue. Other actions included approving park improvements and a concrete replacement change order.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 Budget and Millage Rates (5-2)
• Approved General Appropriations Act Resolution for FY 2023-2024 (5-2)
• Approved appointments of Ed Queen and Katie Sample to Sanitation Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Protect MI Pension Grant Program Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2023-3 (unanimous)
• Approved $12,244 Intergovernmental Agreement for Shafer Park and Avondale Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $28,000 change order for 2023 Concrete Removal & Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Project Plan (unanimous)

City of Wayne Planning Commission

The Wayne Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approval of Special Land Use application 2023-01 for outdoor recreation at 5555 Treadwell. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the April 11, 2023 meeting, followed by board and public comments.

• Public Hearing for Special Land Use (2023-01) at 5555 Treadwell for Outdoor Recreation
• Approval of Special Land Use (2023-01) at 5555 Treadwell for Outdoor Recreation

The Planning Commission approved a special land use request for 5555 Treadwell with a condition prohibiting parking on Treadwell. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 11, 2023, meeting.

• Approved Special Land Use request 2023-01 for 5555 Treadwell with condition of no parking on Treadwell (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Wayne City Council will consider several bids and resolutions, including awarding a weed cutting contract, approving water and sewer rates, and supporting a pension grant program. They will also review change orders for city projects and a resolution supporting the Michigan Avenue Innovation Network.

• Award 2023 weed cutting bid to Bell's Landscaping Plus More, $2,015.00 per unit
• Approve Protect MI Pension Grant Program resolution
• Approve City of Wayne water and sewer rates
• Change Order No. 2 with Miller-Bodlt, Inc. for $2,130.92 (AC units, total $160,871.11)
• Change Order No. 4 with Florence Cement for $107,847.55 (Winifred St watermain, total $1,111,852.55)

The City Council voted to maintain current water and sewer rates without an increase. Other actions included awarding a weed cutting contract and approving change orders for City Hall air conditioning and a watermain project.

• Approved City of Wayne Water and Sewer Rates with a zero increase (4-1)
• Approved $2,015.00 weed cutting contract with Bell’s Landscaping Plus More (unanimous)
• Approved $2,130.92 change order for City Hall AC units with Miller-Boldt, Inc (unanimous)
• Approved $107,847.55 final change order for Winifred Street Watermain Project with Florence Cement Company (unanimous)
• Approved Declaration of Support for the Michigan Avenue Innovation Network (MAIN) Project (unanimous)
• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes with amendments (unanimous)

City Council

The Wayne City Council is holding a special study session to discuss budgetary matters. The agenda includes a pledge, roll call, discussion, public comments, and council member comments. No specific budget items or dollar amounts are listed.

• Discussion regarding budgetary matters
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Public comment rules prohibit disruptive behavior and slurs
• Council will not respond during public comments
• Meeting is a special study session, not a regular meeting

City Council

The City Council confirmed the 2023 Special Assessment Roll for 2022 delinquent hazard, nuisance, and other fees. The council also approved a site plan for a landscape equipment storage facility and appointed two members to the Local Officers Compensation Commission.

• Confirmed 2023 Special Assessment Roll for 2022 delinquent fees (carried)
• Approved Site Plan #2023-03 for Landscape Maintenance Equipment Storage Facility at 37328 Van Born Rd. (unanimously carried)
• Appointed Timothy Timmer to the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a seven-year term (unanimously carried)
• Appointed Debra Sydenstricker-Browning to the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a seven-year term (unanimously carried)
• Approved closing the Public Hearing for 2022 Special Assessments to the Tax Roll (unanimously carried)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Wayne Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve its proposed 2023-2024 budget, ratify and pay bills, and review revenue and expenditures. The board will also discuss a Christmas light purchase, property conditions, and receive reports from the Kubany group and the director. Public comments are scheduled.

• Approval of 2023-2024 proposed budget
• Christmas light purchase discussion
• Property condition discussion
• Ratification and payment of bills
• Revenue and expenditure report

The Downtown Development Authority approved the 2023-2024 budget and a $1,695 facade improvement application for Moonlit Mystic’s Magical Realm. The board also authorized the purchase of additional Christmas lights and ratified several vendor payments.

• Approved 2023-2024 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved $1,695 Façade Improvement application for Tiffany Walker/Moonlit Mystic’s Magical Realm (T. Walker abstained)
• Approved purchase of up to 10 additional Christmas lights from Bronners (unanimous)
• Ratified payments to David Zukerman ($5,000), Service Electric ($735), T’s Lawncare ($900), Lisa Kubany ($93.67), and T-Mobile ($92.42) (unanimous)
• Approved payments to Sank Pictures ($750), Sponsorship Solutions ($800), Lisa Kubany ($35.00), Wayne DPW ($1,212.94), and K-9 Star Productions ($500)
• Ratified $1,000 payment to Wayne Dispatch (Rhaesa abstained)

City of Wayne Planning Commission

The Wayne Planning Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and to consider a new business item: a site plan for a landscape maintenance equipment storage facility at 37328 Van Born. Public comments will be heard.

• Approval of Site Plan 2023-03 for 37328 Van Born (landscape maintenance equipment storage facility)

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for 37328 Vanborn with 14 conditions. Additionally, the commission scheduled a public hearing for a Special Land Use request.

• Approved site plan 2023-03 (37328 Vanborn) with 14 conditions (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for May 8, 2023, regarding Special Land Use request at 5555 Treadwell (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Wayne City Council will consider a bid award for lawn mowing and maintenance at city parks, recommend accepting the lowest bid of $97,500 from United Lawnscape, LLC. They will also hold the second reading and adoption of an ordinance adding regulations for mobile food service establishments, approve a council liaison appointment, and authorize participation in the national opioid settlement. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Bid award: Lawn mowing/maintenance at city parks, $97,500 to United Lawnscape, LLC (paid from Park Millage Fund)
• Ordinance 2023-03: Second reading and adoption of Chapter 888, Mobile Food Service Establishments
• Appointment: Councilman Alfred Brock as Council Liaison to Wayne Historical Commission
• Resolution: Authorize participation agreements in National Prescription Opiate Litigation settlement
• Letter of Understanding with Technical, Professional and Office Workers Association of Michigan

The City Council awarded a lawn maintenance contract for city parks and adopted a new ordinance regulating mobile food service establishments. The council also authorized participation in a national prescription opiate litigation settlement and approved a labor agreement with TPOAM.

• Approved $97,500.00 lawn mowing contract for United Lawnscape, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-03 adding Chapter 888, Mobile Food Service Establishments (unanimous)
• Approved participation agreements for National Prescription Opiate Litigation settlement (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Understanding with Technical, Professional and Office Workers Association of Michigan (unanimous)
• Approved March 2023 Board of Review Minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Wayne City Council will vote on a $364,800 contract with All Seasons Underground for the 2023 Lead Water Service Replacement Project. The body will also approve a site plan for a vehicle marshaling yard on Van Born Road and introduce an ordinance regulating mobile food service establishments. Additionally, the council will call a public hearing for April 18, 2023, regarding the 2022 Special Assessment Roll.

• Award $364,800 to All Seasons Underground for lead water service replacement
• Approve Site Plan #2023-02 for a Vehicle Marshaling Yard on Van Born Rd.
• First Reading of Ordinance 2023-03 adding Mobile Food Service Establishments to code
• Call public hearing for April 18, 2023, on 2022 Special Assessment Roll
• Purchase 2022 Ford Explorer for Police Department for $37,500

City Council awarded a water service replacement contract to All Seasons Underground and approved a site plan for a vehicle marshalling yard. The council also scheduled a public hearing for April 18, 2023, regarding the 2022 Special Assessment Roll.

• Approved $364,800 contract for 2023 Lead Water Service Replacement Project with All Seasons Underground (7-0)
• Approved Site Plan #2023-02 for a Vehicle Marshalling Yard at Vacant Van Born (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-03 regarding Mobile Food Service Establishments (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for April 18, 2023, regarding 2022 Special Assessment Roll (unanimous)
• Approved $11,514 purchase of Aluminum Shoring Mod Box for DPW (unanimous)
• Approved $37,500 purchase of 2022 Ford Explorer for Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 agreement with Stantec for City Hall heating and cooling assessment (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Brian LaPerriere to Wayne Housing Commission and Rabih Darwiche to Wayne Planning Commission (unanimous)

City Council

The Wayne City Council is holding a special study session to discuss budgetary matters. The agenda includes public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with rules prohibiting disruptive or defamatory remarks. No specific budget items or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding budgetary matters
• Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Rules governing public comment conduct and removal for violations

City of Wayne Planning Commission

The Wayne Planning Commission will consider two new business items: a site plan for a vehicle marshalling yard on vacant Vanborn property, and an ordinance establishing guidelines for mobile food service establishments (Chapter 888). The meeting will also include approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, followed by board and public comments.

• Site Plan 2023-02 for a new vehicle marshalling yard at vacant Vanborn (parcel 55-011-99-0007-000)
• Ordinance establishing guidelines for Mobile Food Service Establishments (Chapter 888)

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for Vacant Vanborn with 14 conditions. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 14, 2023, meeting.

• Approved Site plan 2023-02 (55-011-99-0007-000) Vacant Vanborn with 14 Conditions (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Wayne City Council is holding a special study session to discuss budgetary matters. The agenda includes public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with rules against disruptive or defamatory remarks. No specific budget items or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion regarding budgetary matters
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The board approved a $12,000 grant and the use of the DDA logo for several Knights of Columbus events. The board also ratified several vendor payments and tabled the Special Events Sponsorship Program guidelines for revisions.

• Approved $12,000 sponsorship grant for Knights of Columbus (unanimous)
• Approved use of DDA logo for Kids Funfair, Patriots Day Celebration, Country nights Hoedown, and Open Air Christmas Market
• Ratified payments to Highland Landscape ($4,725.00), COW ($1,377.92), CoStar (2 @ $426.60), and David Zukerman ($2,500) (unanimous)
• Ratified payment to Wayne Dispatch for $1,000.00 (carried, Rhaesa abstaining)
• Tabled Special Events Sponsorship Program guidelines
• Approved agenda and February 8, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Wayne City Council will consider approving a site plan for a truck repair and parking facility on vacant Cogswell property, along with several bid awards for road and drainage projects. The agenda also includes appointments, budget amendments, and various administrative items.

• Site Plan #2023-01: truck repair and parking facility at Vacant Cogswell (Tax ID #55-011-99-00010-701)
• Bid award: Firefighter Turnout Gear Washer Extractor, $9,321 to Universal Laundry Machinery (ARPA funds)
• Bid award: 2023 Concrete Pavement Removal and Replacement, $425,887.50 to GV Cement Construction (Local Road Fund)
• Bid award: 2023 Louis Savage Garfield Park Drainage & Street Improvement, $620,542 to GV Cement Construction (Local Road Fund)
• Budget Amendment 2023-2; MDOT Performance Resolution; opposition to deep injection wells resolution

The City Council approved two infrastructure contracts for concrete pavement replacement and park drainage improvements. The council also approved a site plan for a truck repair facility and several board appointments and resignations.

• Approved $425,887.50 contract to GV Cement Construction for 2023 Concrete Pavement Removal and Replacement (6-1)
• Approved $620,542.50 contract to GV Cement Construction for 2023 Louis Savage Garfield Park Drainage and Street Improvement (7-0)
• Approved Site Plan #2023-01 for a truck repair and parking facility at Vacant Cogswell
• Approved $9,321.00 purchase of a Firefighter Turnout Gear Washer Extractor using ARPA funding
• Approved $20,660.00 agreement with Stantec for the 2023 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Project Plan
• Approved $23,740.19 change order to Miller-Boldt, Inc. for City Hall concrete pad and humidifier using ARPA funds
• Appointed Thomas Holt and Brett Macek to the Wayne Housing Commission
• Approved $7,222.00 membership for the Michigan Municipal League

City Council

The Wayne City Council will consider entering closed sessions to consult attorneys on four pending lawsuits against the city, approve a $45,129.59 police vehicle purchase, and act on board appointments and a materials recovery license. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and a financial report.

• Closed sessions for Hughes v City of Wayne (two cases), City of Wayne v Miller, and Blackwell v City of Wayne
• Purchase of a police outfitted 2022 Dodge Charger for $45,129.59 from Police Department capital outlay budget
• Appointment of Emily Kliemann to Wayne Library Board (5-year term) and Randall Woody to Board of Review (1-year term)
• Approval of 2022-2023 Materials Recovery Facility License for Annapolis Auto Parts, 36597 Annapolis Rd.
• Approval of City Council Board/Commission Liaison Definition of Role and Purpose Policy

The City Council approved the purchase of a police vehicle and filled vacancies on the Library Board and Board of Review. Council also approved a material and recovery license and scheduled two budget study sessions for March.

• Approved purchase of 2022 Dodge Charger for Police Department for $45,129.59 (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Emily Kliemann to Wayne Library Board (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Randall Woody as alternate to Wayne Board of Review (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 Material & Recovery License for Annapolis Auto Parts (Unanimous)
• Approved City Council Board/Commission Liaison Definition of Role and Purpose Policy (Unanimous)
• Scheduled Budget Study Sessions for March 13 and March 20, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Nancy Chiasson from Wayne Library Board (Unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Albert Damitio from Wayne Planning Commission (Unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss downtown programming. The board will consider a land use agreement with the Knights of Columbus, a one-year contract with Lisa N. Garcia Kubany for marketing and events coordination, and a report on proposed 2023 events. It will also ratify bills, approve prior meeting minutes, and hear updates on a makers market/florist and the holiday marketing campaign.

• Approval of Land Use Agreement with the Knights of Columbus
• Approval of one-year contract with Lisa N. Garcia Kubany for Marketing and Events Coordination
• Kubany Report: 2023 Proposed Events
• Makers Market/Florist Update
• Ratification of Bills

The DDA approved a land use agreement with the Knights of Columbus and a one-year contract for the Director of Marketing and Events. The board also ratified several bill payments and approved the 'Eggcellent Adventure' event.

• Approved Land Use Agreement with Knights of Columbus (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 contract for Director of Marketing and Events, Lisa Kubany, for 3/15/23-3/15/24 (unanimous)
• Approved Eggcellent Adventure event
• Ratified payment of water bills, Costar, and David Zukerman (unanimous)
• Ratified payment of Feb Dispatch Ad (carried, Rhaesa abstaining)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 11, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Wayne City Council is holding its regular meeting with several presentations, including the library annual report and city bonds. The council will vote on second reading and adoption of two ordinances, approve multiple board and committee appointments, and consider a $8,227.11 purchase for the Department of Public Works.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2023-01 to amend Chapter 12
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2023-02 to amend Chapter 210 Fee Schedule
• Approval of $8,227.11 purchase of a Power Valve Wrench from Pollardwater, funded from the Water Fund
• Appointments to Ballot Initiative Committee and Council Policies and Procedures Committee
• Appointment of Daniel Mills, Hubbard St., to Parks and Trails Committee

The City Council approved amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code and the city Fee Schedule. The council also appointed members to the Ballot Initiative and Council Policies and Procedures committees, and authorized a purchase for the Department of Public Works.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-01 to amend Planning and Zoning Code and Map (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-02 to amend the Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Appointed Tom Porter as Chair of the Ballot Initiative Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Alfred Brock and Mathew Mulholland to the Ballot Initiative Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Kevin Dowd as Chair of the Council Policies and Procedures Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Deborah Wass and Eric Cleereman to the Council Policies and Procedures Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Eric Cleereman as Council Liaison to the Wayne Library Board (unanimous)
• Approved $8,227.11 purchase of a Power Valve Wrench from Pollard Water (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special study session of the Wayne City Council, consisting primarily of a City Council training session. The agenda includes a public comment period limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with rules governing conduct, followed by comments from council members and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or substantive business items are listed on this agenda.

• City Council Training Session
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Public comment rules regarding conduct and removal
• Comments from members of the City Council

City Council approved the first readings of ordinances to amend the Planning and Zoning Code and the city Fee Schedule. The council also approved several board appointments and a $11,437 payment kiosk for the 29th District Court.

• Approved First Reading of Ordinance 2023-01 to amend Planning and Zoning Code and Map (6-0)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance 2023-02 to amend the Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Brian LaPerriere to the Wayne Board of Review (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Kevin Dowd to the Nankin Transit Authority (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Annette King to the Nankin Transit Authority (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 Materials and Recovery License for Broom Auto Parts (unanimous)
• Approved $11,437 purchase of FivePoint Payments Kiosk for 29th District Court via CESF Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including Planning, DDA, Commission on Aging, and Historical Commission minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Wayne City Council will hold first readings on ordinances amending Chapter 12 and the Chapter 210 Fee Schedule. The body will also approve a $11,437.00 purchase of a FivePoint Payments Kiosk for the 29th District Court, funded by FY2022 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding. Additionally, the council will review the FY2022 audit and approve appointments to the Board of Review and Nankin Transit Authority.

• First reading of Ordinance 2023-02 to Amend Chapter 210 - Fee Schedule
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-01 to Amend Chapter 12
• Approval of $11,437.00 for 29th District Court FivePoint Payments Kiosk
• Approval of 2022-2023 Materials Recovery Facility License for Broome Auto Parts at 4322 Walker St.
• FY2022 Audit Presentation

City Council approved the first readings of ordinances to amend the Planning and Zoning Code and the city fee schedule. The council also approved several board appointments and a payment kiosk for the 29th District Court.

• Approved First Reading of Ordinance 2023-01 to amend Planning and Zoning Code and Map (6-0)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance 2023-02 to amend the Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Brian LaPerriere to the Wayne Board of Review (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Kevin Dowd to the Nankin Transit Authority (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Annette King to the Nankin Transit Authority (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 Materials and Recovery License for Broom Auto Parts (unanimous)
• Approved $11,437.00 purchase of FivePoint Payments Kiosk for 29th District Court (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Wayne Downtown Development Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, bills, and financial reports. The main action item is a vote on a one-year extension of the Highland Landscape contract. The meeting also includes reports on market expenses and the Kubany project, along with public comment.

• Approval of one-year extension of Highland Landscape Contract
• Ratification of bills
• Revenue and expenditure report
• Market expense report
• Kubany report

The DDA approved a one-year contract extension for Highland Landscape and ratified several bill payments. A sponsorship request from the Knights of Columbus was tabled pending further discussion. The board also reviewed revenue and expenditure reports for the city and the Makers Market.

• Approved one-year Highland Landscape contract extension for $29,767.00 (unanimous)
• Ratified payments to City of Wayne DPW ($1,345.81) and Bobs Sanitation Service ($1,150.00 total) (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000.00 payment to Wayne Dispatch (carried, Rhaesa abstaining)
• Tabled Knights of Columbus sponsorship request
• Approved meeting agenda and December 14, 2022, minutes (unanimous)

City of Wayne Planning Commission

The Wayne Planning Commission will consider approving revisions to Chapter 12 of the City's Planning and Zoning Code. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, followed by public comments.

• Approval of revisions to Chapter 12 of the Planning and Zoning Code

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a draft of revisions to Chapter 12 of the City of Wayne Planning and Zoning Code. The commission also unanimously approved the revised City of Wayne Zoning Map Draft dated 10-4-2022.

• Approved revised Zoning Map Draft dated 10-4-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved draft revisions to Chapter 12 of the Planning and Zoning Code (unanimous)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as amended (unanimous)

City Council

The Wayne City Council will hold its first regular meeting of 2023, considering several bid awards for technology and snow removal, and voting on the second reading of an ordinance to change operating hours for marijuana provisioning centers and retailers. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and appointments.

• Bid award: $4,975 to JBS Cross Communications for network wiring at 29th District Court, funded by state grant
• Bid award: $10,837 to Advanced Lighting & Sound for police meeting recording equipment, partially grant-funded
• Bid award: $47,520 to Advanced Lighting & Sound for council chamber recording/broadcast upgrades
• Bid award: $2,850 to Scooby's Lawn Care for sidewalk snow/ice removal
• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-06 to set marijuana business hours (8 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon-Sat, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun)

The Council approved several vendor contracts for technology upgrades to the Police Department and City Council meeting broadcasts. Additionally, the Council adopted an ordinance changing operating hours for provisioning centers and retailers.

• Approved $4,975 contract with JBS Cross Communications for 29th District Court network wiring (unanimous)
• Approved $11,536 contract with Advanced Lighting & Sound for Police Department recording equipment (7-0)
• Approved $48,372 contract with Advanced Lighting & Sound for City Council broadcast upgrades (6-1)
• Approved $2,850 contract with Scooby’s Lawn Care for sidewalk snow and ice removal (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-06 changing Provisioning Center and Retailer hours to 8am-9pm Mon-Sat and 9am-9pm Sun (6-1)
• Approved directing City Clerk to provide written notice to city officeholders in default (6-1)
• Approved MERS Defined Contribution addendum for Exempt Library Employees hired after Jan 1, 2023 (unanimous)