City Council

1 January 27, 2025 CITY OF WYANDOTTE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Session of the Wyandotte City Council was held in Council Chambers and via Virtual Telecommunication methods, due to COVID-19 in accordance with Wayne County Local Public Health Department “Guidance for Meetings of Governmental Bodies” and PA228 of 2020, using the Zoom Audio platform, on Monday, January 27, 2025 and was called to order at 7:00pm with Honorable Mayor Robert A. DeSana presiding. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by roll call. Present: Mayor Robert A. DeSana, Councilpersons Robert Alderman, Christopher Calvin, Kaylyn Crayne, Todd Hanna, Rosemary Shuryan, Kelly Stec ABSENT: Theodore Galeski, City Assessor Also Present: Todd Browning, City Treasurer; William R. Look, City Attorney; Jesus Plasencia, City Engineer; and Lawrence Stec, City Clerk PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS PUBLIC HEARING UNFINISHED BUSINESS CALL TO THE PUBLIC CONSENT AGENDA 2025-17 MINUTES By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held under the date of January 13, 2025, be approved as recorded without objection. Motion unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS 2025-18 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION: 1792 OAK STREET By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED that the Council that the communication from the Planning Commission and the City Engineer regarding the proposed baking use at 1792 Oak Street, is hereby received and placed on file; AND WHEREAS the Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 16, 2025, and after said public hearing the Planning Commission determined that said use is in compliance with the planned development representations made at the time of approval of the Stage I Site Plan and, with the recommendation of the City Engineer, approved the plan as a final plan, meeting the requirements set forth in §190.279 of the Zoning Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council hereby APPROVES the uses for a baking space at 1792 Oak and will now become an integral part of the PD District, and for purposes of recordation shall be referred to as Planned Development No. 2025-18. Approval of the final site plan shall be effective for a period of three (3) years, providing that development is commenced within one (1) year as evidenced, at a minimum, by issuance of a building permit. Suppose development is not commenced within one (1) year or not completed within three (3) years. In that case, the Planning Commission shall review progress to date and make a recommendation to the City Council as to action relative to permitting continuation under the original. 2 January 27, 2025 Motion carried. YEAS: Councilpersons Alderman, Calvin, Hanna, Shuryan, Stec NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN: Councilperson Crayne 2025-19 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: DONALD & JULIE ICENOGLE By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan RESOLVED that the communication from Donald and Julie Icenogle about the 13th and 15th Street one- way be received and placed on file. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-20 DUWA ODOR MITIGATION EFFORTS By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan Resolved by Council that the communication from Dan Alford, DUWA System Manager, regarding DUWA odor mitigation efforts is hereby received and placed on file. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-21 POLICE DEPT: INTERNAL PROMOTIONS TO SERGEANT – D. GEIGER & K. GOUTH By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED that the Council concurs with the recommendation of the Police Chief and Police and Fire Commission to approve the promotion of Detective Devin Geiger and School Resource Office (SRO) Kyle Gouth to the rank of Sergeant. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-22 PURCHASING REQUEST: BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION – FLOWER PLANTERS By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan WHEREAS, at the May 22, 2023 Council Meeting, the City Council allocated funds received by the Wyandotte Community Alliance to the Beautification Commission; and WHEREAS, all expenditures from these funds would require city council approval; and WHEREAS, the Beautification Commission is requesting to purchase planters for the downtown area. BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council approve the request from the Beautification Commission to purchase 10 planters for the downtown area in the amount of $4,551.00 from Earth Planter. Funds to come from Reserve Acct 402-000-257-010. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-23 SALE OF FORMER 925 6TH STREET By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan BE IT RESOLVED that Council concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer regarding the sale of the former 925 6th Street; AND BE IT RESOLVED that Council accepts the offer from Jamie Higgins to acquire the former 925 6th Street in the amount of $500; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the necessary documents to complete this sale. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-24 SALE OF FORMER 1015 ELM STREET By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan RESOLVED that the communication from the City Engineer regarding the City-owned property located at the former 1015 Elm is hereby received and placed on file; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council concurs with the recommendation to sell the property known as the former 1015 Elm to K.P. Home Solutions, LLC in the amount of $10,000.00; AND 3 January 27, 2025 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the Purchaser(s), K.P. Home Solutions, LLC does not undertake development within six (6) months, or complete construction within one (1) year, it will result in the Seller’s right to repurchase property, including any improvements, for eight thousand ($8,000.00) dollars. A condition will be placed on the Deed that will include this contingency; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Offer to Purchase Real Estate for the property known as the former 1015 Elm, between K.P. Home Solutions, LLC and the City of Wyandotte for $10,000 as presented to the Council. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-25 SALE OF 10 FEET OF FORMER 1117 7TH STREET By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan RESOLVED that Council concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer regarding the sale of 10 feet of the former 1117 7th Street, Wyandotte; AND BE IT RESOLVED that Council accepts the offer from Douglas and Janet Mullins, 1105 7th Street, to acquire 10 feet of the former 1117 7th Street for the amount of $500; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Legal Affairs is hereby directed to prepare the necessary documents and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign said documents. Motion unanimously carried. ITEM #10: SAD #951 – ITEM REMOVED BY CITY ENGINGEER AT MEETING 2025-26 BILLS & ACCOUNTS By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan RESOLVED that the total bills and accounts of $2,712,570.09 as presented by the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby approved for payment. Motion unanimously carried. REPORTS & MINUTES Beautification Commission 01/09/2025 Civil Service Commission 01/15/2025 Fire Commission 12/10/2024 Planning Commission 12/05/2024 Recreation Commission 12/10/2024 WMS Commission Minutes 01/08/2025 Zoning Board of Appeals 11/06/2024 REMARKS OF THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, & ELECTED OFFICIALS ADJOURNMENT 2025-27 ADJOURNMENT By Councilperson Stec, supported by Councilperson Shuryan RESOLVED, that this regular meeting of the Wyandotte City Council be adjourned at 7:24 pm. Motion unanimously carried. ________________________ Lawrence S. Stec, City Clerk