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Wayne public meetings in 2024

54 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

City Council

Council to consider animal services agreement with Michigan Humane

The Wayne City Council will vote on an agreement with Michigan Humane for animal services, and consider updates to the employee handbook on leave privileges. The council will also review the November 2024 revenue and expenditure report and approve the 2025 meeting calendar. A closed session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation in City of Wayne v. Ardis Leroy Lewis, Jr.

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✓ Decided: Council approves animal services agreement with Michigan Humane

The Wayne City Council approved an agreement with Michigan Humane for animal services, updated the Employee Handbook to provide 25 days of equitable leave for Department Heads and Confidential Assistant, and extended public comment time by two minutes. The council also entered a closed session to discuss a pending court case and approved the consent calendar.

Tue Dec 3, 2024

City Council

Council to consider $290K lead line contract and $165K fire grant

The Wayne City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 3, 2024, with several decisions on the agenda. Two significant financial approvals are proposed: a contract with Stantec Consulting for engineering services on the lead line replacement project up to $290,000, and acceptance of a $165,454.54 Assistance to Firefighters Grant with a $16,545.46 city match for new air packs. The council will also hear a required informational presentation from the Downtown Development Authority and receive the October 2024 revenue and expenditure report. Routine items include approval of previous meeting minutes and a consent calendar for DDA invoices.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

City Council

Wayne City Council to consider sale of city-owned land for $2,000

The City Council will meet to discuss the sale of a vacant city-owned parcel and a retirement plan for municipal employees. The body will also consider relocating a public art mural and hold a closed session regarding pending litigation.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

DDA to consider Historical Society sponsorship request and grant revision

The Downtown Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, ratify bills, and review financial reports. Key discussion items include a sponsorship request from the Historical Society and a revision to the RAP Grant project. The board will also hold a required informational meeting per state law.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

City of Wayne Planning Commission

Public hearing on special land use for assisted living at 35425 Michigan Ave

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for a special land use request to allow independent/assisted living at 35425 Michigan Ave. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes and comments from the director and board members.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024

City Council

Council to adopt ordinance rezoning 4807 Venoy Rd to commercial

The City Council will vote on the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2024-04, which would rezone 4807 Venoy Rd from single-family residential (R1B) to community business (B1), after a public hearing and first reading in October. Other decisions include awarding a $43,774.65 carpet contract for City Hall using ARPA funds, authorizing $23,008.12 for four Panasonic Toughbooks for fire/EMS reporting, and reappointing members to the Historic Commission and Local Officers Compensation Commission. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment periods.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

City Council

Wayne City Council approves City Hall hydronic line replacement

The City Council met to approve several appointments and a capital project. The body decided on a contract for emergency repairs at City Hall and updated the Historical Commission membership.

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Wed Oct 9, 2024

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

Wayne DDA meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items. The board will review minutes from the September 11, 2024 meeting and ratify bills.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

Commission on Aging

Commission on Aging to discuss Senior Health & Information Expo and building sale

The Commission on Aging will meet to receive updates on the October 24 Senior Health & Information Expo and the Upward Bound program. The body will also discuss the sale of the Community Living Services building.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

City of Wayne Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning of 4807 Venoy

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request for 4807 Venoy. The body will also set a future public hearing date for a special land use request.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $18,585 City Hall emergency repair and judge's health payment

The Wayne City Council will consider administrative items including approving minutes from September 17, 2024, two appointments to the Historical Commission, a retroactive health care payment for Judge Breeda O'Leary, and an emergency hydronic line replacement project at City Hall for $18,585 (not to exceed $20,000). Public comment periods are scheduled for agenda items and general matters.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

City Council

Wayne City Council considers litigation against Republic Services over radioactive waste

The City Council is deciding on several public safety equipment purchases and a legal action to block radioactive waste at a nearby landfill. The body is also reviewing a proposal to change the start time of council meetings.

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Wed Sep 11, 2024

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

DDA to consider facade improvement application and policy revisions

The Downtown Development Authority will review a facade improvement application for 32224 Michigan Ave. and proposed revisions to the Façade Improvement Policy. The board will also ratify bills and approve minutes from the August 14 meeting. Public comments are invited.

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✓ Decided: DDA approves $10,000 façade grant for 32224 Michigan Ave.

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $10,000 façade improvement grant for 32224 Michigan Ave., along with revisions to the façade application process. The board also ratified bills, approved a $1,000 payment to Wayne Dispatch, and reviewed the revenue and expenditure report. Updates were provided on the CLS building sale, Goudy Park project, and RAP grant timeline.

Tue Sep 10, 2024

Commission on Aging

Commission on Aging to discuss Senior Health & Information Expo

The Commission on Aging will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from August and discuss three new business items: updates on the upcoming Senior Health & Information Expo (Oct. 24, 2024), an invitation to Nikki Hartley of The Senior Alliance, and a contact update with the Upward Bound program.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024

City of Wayne Planning Commission

Commission to set public hearing for 4807 Venoy rezoning

The Planning Commission will vote to schedule a public hearing for October 8, 2024, regarding a rezoning request (2024-01) at 4807 Venoy. The request seeks to change the property's zoning from R1B (Residential) to B-1 (Community Business). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and comments from the director and board members.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves $10K facade grant for Michigan Ave.

The Wayne Planning Commission approved a $10,000 facade improvement grant for 32224 Michigan Ave., along with revisions to the facade improvement application. They also ratified bills, approved a $1,000 payment to Wayne Dispatch, and reviewed the revenue and expenditure report for August 2024. Updates were given on the CLS building sale, Goudy Park project, and RAP grant projects.

Thu Sep 5, 2024

City Council

Wayne City Council to consider equipment purchases and radioactive waste resolution

The City Council will hold a special meeting to decide on several Department of Public Works equipment acquisitions and a resolution regarding radioactive waste. The body will also vote on the re-appointment of five members to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

City Council

Council to consider resolution opposing radioactive waste transport through county

The Wayne City Council will consider a resolution opposing the transport of radioactive waste through Wayne County, as well as approve several appointments to boards and commissions. The council will also vote on a rental agreement with option to buy a street sweeper at $10,500 per month and purchase a backhoe loader for $166,836. Additionally, they will approve updated Title VI non-discrimination plans and a license for a scrap yard.

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✓ Decided: Wayne City Council meeting adjourned early after brief recess

The Wayne City Council met on September 3, 2024, but made no substantive decisions. The agenda was approved, but the minutes approval was interrupted and the meeting was adjourned after a recess.

Tue Aug 20, 2024

City Council

Council to consider $402K Goudy Park reservoir demolition bid and closed session on Miller lawsuit

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation in Miller vs. Wayne. It will consider a $365,461 bid (plus $36,737 contingency) for the Goudy Park Amphitheater Underground Reservoir Demolition, funded from the Water and Sewer fund. Other items include a conceptual design presentation for Goudy Park, a SMART transit credit contract totaling $51,637, and a $4,136 security camera system for the 29th District Court. Several appointments, licenses, and event approvals are also on the agenda.

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Tue Aug 13, 2024

Commission on Aging

Commission on Aging plans Senior Health & Info Expo and survey

The Commission on Aging will approve prior meeting minutes and discuss new business including the upcoming Senior Health & Information Expo on October 24, 2024, a Senior Alliance survey, and smartphone technical assistance at the Friendship Center. The meeting also includes director and commission comments, and public comment. Agenda is largely procedural with no votes on ordinances or expenditures.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024

City Council

Public hearing on 2024 Streetlight Special Assessment

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024 Streetlight Special Assessment and consider a budget amendment. They will also vote on several contracts and change orders, including a $49,000 professional services agreement with Stantec for storm water services, a $146,000 change order for the 2024 Slip Lining Project, and a $59,069 change order for the Police & DPW HVAC Replacement Project. Additionally, a request to place teal ribbons along Michigan Ave. West and Wayne Rd. for ovarian cancer awareness is on the agenda.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on purchasing five foreclosed properties from Wayne County

The Wayne City Council will consider approving the purchase of one foreclosed lot and four foreclosed homes from Wayne County before a public auction, using funds from the Community Development Fund. The council will also decide on accepting the terms of the Kroger Opioid Settlement and approving a $12,000 Advanced Extrication Training Class for the Fire Department. Additionally, the resignation of Frances Bauch from the Commission on Aging and the June 2024 Revenue and Expenditure Report are on the agenda.

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Wed Jul 10, 2024

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

Façade improvement application for Rite Trak Auto Sales

The Wayne DDA will review a previously tabled façade improvement application for Rite Trak Auto Sales at 31525 E. Michigan. The meeting also includes the ratification of bills and approval of minutes.

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Tue Jul 2, 2024

City Council

Wayne City Council considers mobile food service rules and streetlight assessment

The Wayne City Council will review an amendment to mobile food service establishment rules. The council also plans to discuss a second resolution for a streetlight special assessment and several board appointments. Future meeting dates for August and November may be moved due to upcoming elections.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

City Council

Wayne City Council to consider streetlight assessment and new townhome development

The Wayne City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a 2024 Streetlight Special Assessment. The council is also reviewing site plans for two three-unit townhomes on Michigan Avenue and considering various service contracts. Additionally, the agenda includes a presentation on the Goudy Park Water Reservoir decommissioning plan.

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Wed Jun 12, 2024

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

DDA considers branding plan contract and façade improvement application

The Wayne DDA will review a façade improvement application for Rite Trak Auto Sales at 31525 E. Michigan. The board will also consider adding professional services to an agreement with McKenna for a design and branding plan. Additionally, the meeting includes reports on revenue and expenditures and a proposed salary adjustment for the DDA Director.

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Tue Jun 11, 2024

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging discusses art placement and an upcoming health expo

The Wayne Commission on Aging will discuss DIA art placement and native planting in Goudy Park. The meeting also includes updates on active shooter training and a senior survey.

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Tue Jun 11, 2024

City of Wayne Planning Commission

Review of site plan for Abigail Lofts multi-family residential project

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan approval for the Abigail Lofts multi-family residential development. The agenda also includes discussion regarding an MSHDA grant.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

City Council

Proposal to extend police and fire services millage for six years

The City Council is considering a resolution to propose a charter amendment for the November 5, 2024, election. This amendment would extend the existing tax for police and fire services for an additional six years. The meeting also includes presentations regarding library programs and a street safety grant.

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Tue May 21, 2024

City Council

Wayne City Council to hold public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 budget

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the City Manager’s proposed 2024-2025 budget and millage rates. The body will also consider several high-value contracts for infrastructure and equipment.

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Tue May 14, 2024

Commission on Aging

Wayne Commission on Aging to review senior survey

The Commission on Aging will meet to review a senior survey and receive an update on The Senior Alliance Annual Luncheon. The body will also discuss updates regarding active shooter training.

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Tue May 14, 2024

City of Wayne Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider multi-family residential request on Wayne Rd.

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a Special Land Use Request for a multi-family residential project. The proposal concerns a vacant property located at 55-018-01-0198-302 Wayne Rd.

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Wed May 8, 2024

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

DDA considers electrical services bid and drone purchase

The Wayne Downtown Development Authority will review financial reports and a bid for electrical services. The board will also consider a drone purchase and event sponsorship from the Wayne Rotary.

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Tue May 7, 2024

City Council

Wayne City Council to consider 2023 Special Assessment Roll

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023 Special Assessment Roll for various nuisances and property inspections. The body is also deciding on a public safety millage renewal and a contract for water reservoir decommissioning.

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Tue Apr 30, 2024

City Council

City Council considers litigation and cable franchise fee opposition

The City Council is meeting to decide on legal actions and a resolution regarding state legislation. The body will also consider a proclamation for the National Day of Prayer.

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Tue Apr 30, 2024

City Council

Wayne City Council to hold special study session on budget

The City Council is convening a special study session to discuss budgetary matters. No other specific actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024

City Council

City Council discusses FY2025 recommended budget and vehicle purchases

The City Council will review the proposed FY2025 budget, including a potential public hearing on millage rates. The agenda also includes requests for vehicle purchases and park improvements.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024

Commission on Aging

Wayne Commission on Aging to discuss newsletter and DIA tour

The Commission on Aging will meet to review the Friendship Center Newsletter and a DIA Tour. The body will also address an active shooter training flyer under old business.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024

City of Wayne Planning Commission

Planning Commission to set hearing for multi-family residential project

The Planning Commission is meeting to conduct routine business and set a public hearing date. The commission will also receive a presentation from University of Michigan Masters in Urban Planning students.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

City Council

Wayne City Council to consider new water and sewer rates

The City Council will discuss the 2024-2025 water and sewer rates and a contract for labor and employment law services. Other agenda items include police recruiting efforts and a youth baseball agreement with Westland.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

City Council

Wayne City Council to consider engine brake noise ordinance and vehicle purchases

The City Council will vote on a new ordinance regulating engine brake noise and a site plan for a sanctuary addition at 31650 Van Born Rd. The body will also discuss budget amendments and a change in how the city acquires four Ford F-150 trucks.

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Wed Mar 13, 2024

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

Wayne DDA to consider 2024-2025 budget and street beautification contract

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to adopt the 2024-2025 proposed budget. The board will also review contracts for a street wall beautification project and event services. A presentation from University of Michigan urban planning students is scheduled.

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Tue Mar 12, 2024

Commission on Aging

Wayne Commission on Aging to discuss senior activities and volunteer opportunities

The Commission on Aging will meet to discuss new business regarding senior activities and volunteer opportunities. The agenda also includes a review of active shooter training under old business.

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Tue Mar 12, 2024

City of Wayne Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider daycare request and building addition

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a special land use request for a daycare. The body will also review a site plan for a building addition.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

City Council

City Council considers $673,961 HVAC project for Police and DPW buildings

The City Council will discuss a bid for HVAC replacements at the Police Department and DPW building and the first reading of an engine brake noise ordinance. The body is also considering a change order for a lead water service replacement project.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

City Council

City Council considers $689,745 sewer lining project bid

The City Council will review a bid for a 2024 sewer lining project and a site plan for a commercial kitchen and drive-thru. Members will also discuss police equipment purchases and a request to evaluate the city's administration wage structure.

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Wed Feb 14, 2024

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

Wayne DDA to consider revised bylaws and RAP grant

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss the adoption of revised bylaws and a RAP grant. The Chairman is also scheduled to appoint a Contract Review Committee.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024

City of Wayne Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider zoning change for 31650 Van Born Rd.

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning map amendment for 31650 Van Born Rd. The body will also review a building expansion site plan and set a future hearing for a daycare request.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024

City of Wayne Planning Commission

Planning Commission considers zoning change and building expansion

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning map amendment for 31650 Van Born Rd. The body will also review a site plan for a building expansion at 38800 Michigan Ave. and schedule a future hearing for a daycare request.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

City Council

Wayne City Council discusses land sale and board appointments

The City Council will review an audit presentation for fiscal year 2023 and consider several appointments. The agenda also includes a proposed sale of vacant city-owned land on W. Michigan Ave.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

City Council

Wayne City Council to review budget amendment and City Manager agreement

The City Council will consider a budget amendment and the City Manager's employment agreement. The meeting includes several appointments to the Wayne Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and a site update on Cul-Mac Industry.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

Wayne DDA to review revised bylaws and 2023 holiday campaign

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to review revised bylaws and the 2023 Holiday Campaign. The board will also handle routine financial matters including the payment and ratification of bills.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024

Commission on Aging

Commission on Aging to plan 2024 events and meeting schedule

The Commission on Aging will discuss the schedule of meetings and event planning for 2024. The body will also review a proposed mission statement and objectives.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024

City of Wayne Planning Commission

Planning Commission to set hearing for zoning change at 31650 Van Born Rd.

The Planning Commission will set a public hearing for a zoning map amendment and hold board elections. The body will also review revised bylaws and the 2023 year-end report.

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Wed Jan 3, 2024

City Council

Wayne City Council to consider $4.9 million water infrastructure grant

The City Council will discuss a federal grant for lead service line remediation and the rezoning of three parcels on Michigan Ave. The body is also reviewing a purchase agreement for park parcels and an employment stipend increase for the Community Development Director.

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