City Council

1 April 28, 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, April 28, 2025, and was called to order at 7:00 pm 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: None Also Present: Todd Browning, City Treasurer; Theodore Galeski, City Assessor; William R. Look, City Attorney; Jesus Plasencia, City Engineer; and Lawrence Stec, City Clerk PRESENTATIONS • Plante & Moran – 2024 Fiscal Year Audited Financial Statements • Fire Department – Residential Lockbox Program PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS PUBLIC HEARING UNFINISHED BUSINESS CALL TO THE PUBLIC CONSENT AGENDA 2025-119 MINUTES By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held under the date of April 7, 2025, be approved as recorded without objection. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-120 VARIOUS SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the Council hereby concurs in the recommendation of the City Administrator in his communication regarding the list of various services performed by the Department of Public Service; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council directs the City Treasurer to spread said charges on the 2025 Summer Tax Roll. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-121 ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE – BS&A CLOUD MIGRATION By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne WHEREAS the City of Wyandotte and Wyandotte Municipal Services currently use an outdated version of BS&A for enterprise activity on aging hardware that requires replacement, the IT Director recommends updating to the modern BS&A Cloud platform. BE IT RESOLVED that the Council approves the request by the IT Director to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement with BS&A to migrate to BS&A Cloud. 2 April 28, 2025 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contracted costs of $379,870 will be provided by various City of Wyandotte and Wyandotte Municipal budgeted funds. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-122 SHOP THE DOTTE – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT 2025 By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the Council hereby concurs with the recommendation of the DDA to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Shop the Dotte LLC for Marketing, Communications, and Event- related Services for the 2025 calendar year in the amount of $16,000 per year, pro-rated to the date of contract execution, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the professional services agreement. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-123 SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION: USA SUP EVENT By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne WHEREAS the Special Events Coordinator has received an application from the USA SUP- National Championships to hold an event on July 18-19th, 2025. BE IT RESOLVED that the Council approves the requests and use of city property as listed below for said event: a. A portion of BASF Park and a portion of BASF Park parking lot BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the USA SUP will comply with the following: • A fee of $250 for the use of BASF Park for the first day of the event and $100 for the second day of the event. A total cost of $350 for the use of city property. • Any tents on the street or sidewalk must be weighted (no stakes are allowed to be used to anchor tents) to prevent collapse. • The USA SUP will be responsible for clean-up (glass, spills, broken items, etc.) before, during, and after the event. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the USA SUP must add the City of Wyandotte as additional insured to their insurance policy and sign a hold harmless agreement as prepared by the Department of Legal Affairs. Motion unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS 2025-124 EXECUTE AGREEMENT – TETRA TECH By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne WHEREAS, the City of Wyandotte, in partnership with the City of Southgate, is part of the Southgate- Wyandotte Relief Drain District (SWRDD), which is subject to new regulatory requirements from the The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to implement screening and disinfection of combined sewer overflows; and WHEREAS, the district’s engineer of record, Hubbell, Roth & Clark (HRC), has proposed a $50 million screening and disinfection facility that would be constructed on Pine St., thereby obstructing access to a public rowing and kayak launch on the Detroit River; and WHEREAS, the City of Wyandotte opposes the proposed location due to its impact on public amenities and seeks to explore reasonable and viable alternatives to the current proposal; and WHEREAS, Tetra Tech has submitted a proposal to provide independent engineering review and technical assistance to ensure that the interests of the City of Wyandotte and its residents are adequately represented; and WHEREAS, the total cost of services outlined in the proposal shall not exceed $89,000 and will be shared between the City of Wyandotte and the City of Southgate; 3 April 28, 2025 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyandotte City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Tetra Tech. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-125 HIRING: 2 PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICERS-A. JORDAN & C. KEGLEY By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the Council acknowledges receipt of the communication from the Human Resource Specialist regarding the Probationary Police Officer positions within the Police Department; and CONCURS with the recommendation therein and hereby declares said positions vacant and authorizes the filling of such vacancies; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council approves the hiring of Aden Jordan and Cade Kegley as Probationary Police Officers in the Police Department, following their successful completion of the Police Academy. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-126 HIRING: DPS LABORER/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – W. KNAPP By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the Council acknowledges receipt of the communication from the Human Resource Specialist regarding the Laborer/Equipment Operator position at the Department of Public Service; AND CONCURS with the recommendation therein and hereby declares said position vacant and authorizes the filling of such vacancy; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council approves the hiring of Wayne Knapp as a Full-Time Laborer/Equipment Operator in the Department of Public Services, contingent on successful completion of physical, drug screen, and background check. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-127 K-9 VEHICLE PURCHASE By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the Council concurs with the Chief of Police to purchase the 2021 Ford Explorer K-9 vehicle from the City of Grosse Ile for the amount of $25,000.00 using funds for this expenditure made available in account 101-301-850-530 of the police department's 24/25 FY budget. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-128 UPGRADE OF DEPARTMENT FIREARMS By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the Council concurs with the Chief of Police to trade in (94) abandoned firearms from the property room and purchase (50) new Glock firearms from Kiesler Police Supply using funds for this expenditure made available in line-item #101-301-825-430 of the police department's 24/25 FY budget. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-129 PURCHASE MOTOROLA PORTABLE RADIOS By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the Council concurs with the Chief of Police to purchase (6) Motorola APX6000 Radios from Motorola Solutions for the amount of $35,742.66 using funds for this expenditure made available in line-item #101-301-825-430 of the police department's 24/25 FY budget. Motion unanimously carried. 4 April 28, 2025 2025-130 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - WATER SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that Council concurs with the Municipal Services Commission authorizing the General Manager to sign a professional services contract with C.E. Raines Company to assist with service line specifications, inspection, and contract administration for the Water Service Line Replacement Program for an amount not to exceed $428,780.00, as recommended by WMS management. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-131 HENRY FORD HEALTH – WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the Council hereby approves the use of City Property for Henry Ford Health: Wyandotte Hospital's Wellness Wednesdays are as follows; - The stage and grassy area of Theater Square, located at 1st and Elm, for free Outdoor Summer Yoga from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM every Wednesday starting June 4th through August 27th. (No classes will be held on Wednesday, 7/2 or Wednesday, 7/9). Set up to begin at 5:30 PM. - The large covered pavilion area at Bishop Park for Art in the Park from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM every Wednesday starting June 4th through August 27th. (No classes will be held on Wednesday, 7/2 or Wednesday, 7/9). Set up to begin at 2:00 PM. Use of the pavilion area is conditional upon availability and approval from the Recreation Superintendent. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-132 WEBSITE UPDATE – CITY OF WYANDOTTE & MUNICIPAL SERVICES By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne WHEREAS the City of Wyandotte and Wyandotte Municipal Services currently have an outdated website that requires updating to serve residents and ratepayers effectively, the IT Director recommends the qualified vendor CivicPlus based on specific required criteria, including integration with agenda software and potential integration with ordinances. BE IT RESOLVED that the Council approves the request by the IT Director to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement with CivicPlus to upgrade the City of Wyandotte and Wyandotte Municipal Services websites. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the initial cost of $37,293.30 and annual recurring cost of $19,407.60 will be provided by various City of Wyandotte and Wyandotte Municipal budgeted funds. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-133 PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS AT OAK & 4TH STREET By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the Council concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the proposal from Michael Baker International for the design and installation oversight for pedestrian signals at the intersection of Oak Street and 4th Street, at a cost of $15,000. The additional cost of $10,000 is approved for the material needed for the project. All costs will be paid from account 202-440-825-460. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-134 REZONING OF THE PROPERTY AT 1803 – 1829 FORD AVENUE By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the communication from the Planning Commission regarding the rezoning of the property known as 1803-1829 Ford Avenue is hereby received and placed on file; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council concurs with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and hereby denies the rezoning of the property known as 1803-1829 Ford Avenue, and that the property remains zoned as O-S (Office Service District). Motion unanimously carried. 5 April 28, 2025 2025-135 SALE OF 20 FEET OF FORMER 1075 CORA STREET By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the Council concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer regarding the sale of 20 feet of the former 1075 Cora, Wyandotte; AND BE IT RESOLVED that the Council accepts the offer from Renee Sterner, 1083 Cora, to acquire 20 feet of the former 1075 Cora for the amount of $1,000; 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. 2025-136 FORD AVENUE PARKING CONSTRUCTION By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council receives the communication from the City Engineer regarding the commencement of construction of the off-street parking spaces on Ford Avenue as requested by Wayne Metro and originally approved by Council per resolution 2020-362. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-137 SAD #956 REQUEST – BISHOP CO-OP PARKING By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Wyandotte deems it advisable and necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare of said City and its inhabitants, and it is a necessary public improvement and beneficial to the City of Wyandotte and its inhabitants, to construct off-street parking adjacent to the Bishop Co-Op in the City of Wyandotte, more particularly described as: The south 23.5 feet of the north 43.5 feet of the 120 feet wide Superior Boulevard, between Biddle Avenue and Van Alstyne. RESOLVED FURTHER that the City Engineer has prepared estimates of the cost and expenses, plats, and diagrams of said improvement and of the locality to be improved, and the same are available for public examination at the Engineering Department office: and RESOLVED FURTHER that the improvement is hereby tentatively designated as a special assessment district #956 against which the cost and expenses of said improvements are to be assessed, consisting of lots, parts of lots, and parcels of land in the City of Wyandotte, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as: Lots 5 to 8 incl. also adj vac alley 20 ft wide, also n’ly 20 ft of vac st adjacent to s’ly line of lots 6 and 7 plat of part of Wyandotte, part 3, block 28, T3S R11E, L57 of Deeds, P5, Wayne County Records. RESOLVED FURTHER that the cost and expenses of constructing off-street parking spaces in the 120- feet-wide public street known as Superior Boulevard, between Biddle Avenue and Van Alstyne, shall be defrayed by special assessment upon the lots, parts of lots, and parcels of land abutting and adjoining said improvement, as well as benefiting therefrom, excepting from said assessment, however, the improvement expense attributable to alley and street intersections, City-owned land, owner occupied single family dwellings, owner occupied multi-family rental dwellings will be assessed in that proportion that the property is used for purposes other than that of the owner occupying same in comparison to the total assessable portion of the entire property, and other property not assessable by law, the expense of which, together with any improvement expenses remaining after the aforesaid assessment, shall be defrayed from the general fund of the City. RESOLVED FURTHER, that a public hearing upon such plans, district, and estimate of costs will be held in the Council Chambers of Wyandotte City Hall at 3200 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan, within The City Council meeting commencing at 7:00 PM on Monday, May 12, 2025, where the Council will meet to consider the proposed district and to hear the objections of any owner of, or party in interest of the property to be assessed, whose name appears upon the last local tax assessment records, and that a 6 April 28, 2025 notice shall be sent by the City Clerk by first class mail addressed to such owner(s) or party(ies) at the address shown on the tax records, at least ten (10) days before the date of such hearing. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-138 BILLS & ACCOUNTS By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne RESOLVED that the total bills and accounts of $2,372,888.61 as presented by the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby approved for payment. Motion unanimously carried. REPORTS & MINUTES Election Commission 04/16/2025 Fire Commission 03/25/2025 March Board of Review 03/07/2025 Planning Commission 03/20/2025 Police Commission 04/22/2025 Recreation Commission 03/11/2025 WMS Commission 04/02/2025 & 4/16/2025 REMARKS OF THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, & ELECTED OFFICIAL ADJOURNMENT 2025-139 ADJOURNMENT By Councilperson Alderman, supported by Councilperson Crayne RESOLVED, that this regular meeting of the Wyandotte City Council be adjourned at 8:08pm. Motion unanimously carried. _________________________ Lawrence S. Stec, City Clerk