City Council

1 June 23, 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, June 23, 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, Adriana Cerulla, Todd Hanna, Kelly Stec, Patrick Sutka 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 PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS PUBLIC HEARING UNFINISHED BUSINESS CALL TO THE PUBLIC CONSENT AGENDA 2025-174 MINUTES By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held under the date of June 2, 2025, be approved as recorded without objection. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-175 DUWA ODOR MITIGATION EFFORTS UPDATE By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla BE IT RESOLVED that the communication from Dan Alford, DUWA System Manager, regarding DUWA odor mitigation efforts as of June 2025 is hereby received and placed on file. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-176 TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER 2025-3 By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla BE IT RESOLVED that Council concurs with the recommendation of Chief Archie Hamilton as set forth in Traffic Control Order 2025-3 for the installation of "No Parking" signs on the south side of Eureka from Biddle to just west of Van Alstyne, and north side of Eureka between the alleyway and location of dumpsters (west of Van Alstyne), Wyandotte, MI 48192. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Public Service be directed to install said signs and the City Clerk be authorized to sign said order. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-177 WSAF 2025 – MICHIGAN LOTTERY AGREEMENT By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the "MICHIGAN BUREAU OF STATE LOTTERY STANDARD PROMOTIONAL AGREEMENT" provided by the State of Michigan Lottery for the 2025 Wyandotte Street Art Fair, July 9th through 12th, 2025. 2 June 23, 2025 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby directed to execute said contract on behalf of the City of Wyandotte. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-178 WSAF 2025 – VARIOUS PARKING & CLEAN-UP AGREEMENTS By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla BE IT RESOLVED that Council Concurs with the recommendation of the Special Events Coordinator to approve the contracts between the City of Wyandotte and: The Special Events Office staff is currently planning our special events for 2025. As you know, there are many groups who use city property/parking lots to earn revenue during the Wyandotte Street Art Fair. Also, during the fair the Wyandotte Music Boosters are the cleaning staff at the event. Please see the following details for various groups: Wyandotte Goodfellows/Old Time Ballplayers: • Wyandotte Goodfellows and Old Time Ballplayers have worked with the Wyandotte Street Art Fair for many years and have managed the Chase Bank Parking Lot. We would like to continue this relationship once again this year. Please see the attached contract for the 2025 Wyandotte Street Art Fair, July 9th through the 12th. Both groups will sign a hold harmless agreement with the city of Wyandotte prior to the event. • If the Wyandotte Goodfellows/Wyandotte Old Time Ball Players Association collects under$13,000, they will split the collection 50% with the City of Wyandotte. The maximum amount the City would receive is $7,500. Any revenues over $13,000 will go to the Wyandotte Goodfellows/Wyandotte Old Time Ball Players Association. Wyandotte Music Boosters: • Wyandotte Music Boosters use Parking Lot #1 as a designated parking area during the fair, with a portion of the lot being reserved for parking passes that businesses will use. • The Wyandotte Music Boosters will provide a financial breakdown of revenue collected during the fair no later than 30 days after the events end and $1,000 for the use of the area. St. Vincent Pallotti Parish: • The St. Vincent Pallotti Parish uses the city parking lot located at 1st street between Superior and Chestnut Street. They will leave 20 spaces for the use of the Downriver Council for the Arts and will submit a check for $1,000 to the city of Wyandotte after the events end. Wyandotte Boat Club: • The Wyandotte Boat Club uses Biddle Avenue from Plum to Eureka Road as a designated parking area for the fair. The Wyandotte Boat Club will pay the City of Wyandotte no less than $1,000 for use of this area. Wyandotte RHS Band: • The Wyandotte Roosevelt High School Marching Band uses the city parking lot #11 located off of Oak Street between First and Third Street. The Wyandotte RHS Band will pay the City of Wyandotte no less than $1,000 for the use of this area. Wyandotte Music Boosters: Clean-up: • As you know the Special Events Office is in the process of planning our city events for 2025. In light of this, attached, please review a contract for Wyandotte Music Booster to operate as a clean-up crew during the 2025 Wyandotte Street Art Fair. The fee of $6,000 will be paid from the WSAF Expense Account. A hold harmless agreement for the group will be made by the Legal Department and signed before the fairs start. All groups must sign contracts and hold harmless agreements as prepared by the Department of Legal Affairs, as well as add the City of Wyandotte as additional insured for the duration of the 2025 Wyandotte Street Art Fair. Motion unanimously carried. 3 June 23, 2025 2025-179 SPECIAL EVENT: WYANDOTTE ACADEMY YOUTH CHOIR By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla BE IT RESOLVED that Council Concurs with the recommendation of the Special Events Coordinator to approve the use of city property near Sycamore and Biddle Avenue on June 27th, 2025 for a performance requested by the Wyandotte Academy Youth Choir in the evening hours; AND BE IT FURTHUR RESOLVED that the group shall sign a hold harmless agreement, as prepared by the Department of Legal Affairs and follow all City of Wyandotte ordinances. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-180 SPECIAL EVENT: RIFORMA PILATES – SUMMER SCULPT & STROLL By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla BE IT RESOLVED that Council Concurs with the recommendation of the Special Events Coordinator to approve the use of city property at Elm and First Street on June 29th, 2025, for Riforma Pilates to perform from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm; AND BE IT FURTHUR RESOLVED that Riforma Pilates shall sign a hold harmless agreement as prepared by the Department of Legal Affairs and follow all City of Wyandotte ordinances. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-181 SPECIAL EVENT: LUNA SOL SUMMER CLUB By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla BE IT RESOLVED that Council Concurs with the recommendation of the Special Events Coordinator to approve the use of city property at Elm and First Street on July 19, 2025, for a performance requested by Luna Sol Studio from 8:30 am to 10:30 am; AND Luna Sol Studio shall sign a hold harmless agreement as prepared by the Department of Legal Affairs and follow all City of Wyandotte ordinances. Motion unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS 2025-182 APPOINTMENT OF CITY PROSECUTOR – T. KUZMIAK By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs with the recommendation of Mayor DeSana to retain the prosecutorial services of Thomas A. Kuzmiak, P.L.L.C., commencing from July 10, 2025 through April 19, 2026. The terms of the agreement will be $28,846.00, paid every two weeks, plus incidental expenditures. Funds to come from Account Number 101 136 825 331; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the contract between the City of Wyandotte and Thomas A. Kuzmiak, P.L.L.C. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-183 APPOINTMENT TO CULTURAL & HISTORICAL COMM. – R. SHURYAN By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla WHEREAS, the term of Don Gutz on the Cultural and Historical Commission expired in December 2024; and WHEREAS, Mayor DeSana has recommended the appointment of Rose Shuryan, of 523 Highland Street, Wyandotte, MI, to fill this vacancy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyandotte City Council hereby appoints Rose Shuryan to the Cultural and Historical Commission for a term to expire December 2028. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-184 APPOINTMENT TO CULTURAL & HISTORICAL COMM. – J. THORINGTON By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla WHEREAS, Eula Grooms has submitted her resignation from the Cultural and Historical Commission, effective immediately; and 4 June 23, 2025 WHEREAS, her term was originally set to expire in December 2025; and WHEREAS, an application to serve on the Commission has been received from Jacob Thorington of 2605 12th Street, Wyandotte, MI; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that Jacob Thorington be appointed to serve the remainder of the unexpired term; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyandotte City Council hereby accepts the resignation of Eula Grooms and appoints Jacob Thorington to the Cultural and Historical Commission for a term ending December 2025. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-185 APPOINTMENT TO DISTRICT LIBRARY BOARD – C. HARRIS By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla WHEREAS, as stated in the Premises of the District Library Agreement, the District Library shall be governed by a board consisting of five members, two of whom are appointed by the School District, two appointed by the City, and one selected at-large by the four appointed members; and WHEREAS, Carolyn Harris has completed her term on the District Library Board and has expressed interest in continuing her service; and WHEREAS, Mayor DeSana has recommended the reappointment of Carolyn Harris to the District Library Board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Wyandotte hereby concurs with the recommendation of Mayor DeSana and approves the reappointment of Carolyn Harris, residing at 314 Riverside Dr., Wyandotte, Michigan, to the District Library Board for a term expiring in June 2029. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-186 RECOGNITION OF PERFECT ASSESSMENT AUDIT REVIEW - STC By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla WHEREAS, the Michigan State Tax Commission conducted a review of the City of Wyandotte’s assessment roll and practices pursuant to Public Act 660 of 2018; and WHEREAS, the review, conducted by Reason Consulting, evaluated compliance with 15 substantial and technical requirements related to land value determinations, use of approved appraisal systems, accessibility policies, transparency, staff training, and statutory compliance; and WHEREAS, the City of Wyandotte received a perfect score on all 15 reviewed items, and was designated as “substantially compliant” by the State Tax Commission; and WHEREAS, the City of Wyandotte is recognized for its commitment to accuracy, transparency, and professional standards in property assessment practices; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Wyandotte hereby formally recognize and commend the efforts of the Assessor’s Office and City staff for their hard work and dedication in achieving this exemplary outcome. Motion unanimously carried. ITEM #14 – FORT ST. SIGN POLICY REVISION – WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA BY THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR PRIOR TO THE START OF THE MEETING 2025-187 SEWAGE RATE – EFFECTIVE 7/1/2025 By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla RESOLVED that the Council concurs in the recommendation of the Deputy Treasurer/Assistant Finance Director that a sewage rate increase be implemented for July 1, 2025, and that the Department of Municipal Service is directed to increase the billing for sewage disposal charges to $5,321.00 per million gallons of water consumed. This will provide the City with the necessary funds for the following purposes: • To pay the City of Wyandotte’s share of operation and maintenance of the sewage disposal system 5 June 23, 2025 • To pay the Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority (DUWA) sewage charges on a monthly basis • To pay for the replacement of equipment of the sewage disposal system • To cover the loss of revenue due to the difference between the City’s master meter and customer’s meters • To pay for debt service The moneys collected, except for the collection costs of $50.50 per million gallons of water consumed which will be retained by the Municipal Service Commission, shall be placed in the appropriate fund to be used for the above stated purposes and any balance that may accrue shall be retained therein to provide for emergencies, contingencies, and extraordinary events. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with Ordinance 802 Article III, Section Five, all customers of the City of Wyandotte’s Wastewater System shall receive annual notification and breakdown of the new sewage rate and the Municipal Service Department is hereby directed to print said sewage rate breakdown on all water bills on an annual basis. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Legal Affairs be directed to prepare the necessary Ordinance Amendment. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-188 FIRST & FINAL READING #1555: SEWAGE DISPOSAL CHARGES By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla First & Final #1555 AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SUBPARAGRAPH (A) OF §52.017 ENTITLED “SEWAGE DISPOSAL CHARGES” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE ORDAINS: Section 1. Subparagraph (A) of §52.017 entitled “Sewage Disposal Charges” is hereby amended as follows: (A) Generally. Effective as of July 1, 2025 the department of municipal service of the city is directed to increase the billing for sewage disposal charges to Five Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-One + 00/100 ($5,321.00) dollars per one million (1,000,000) gallons of water consumed. This will provide the city with funds for the following purposes: To pay charges for the city’s share of the operation and maintenance of the sewage disposal system (including debt service and replacement); to pay for meter loss; to pay for maintaining and operating the city sewers, which are a part of the sewage disposal system; to pay for collection costs. The monies collected, except for collection costs of fifty dollars and fifty cents ($50.50) per million gallons of water consumed, which shall be retained by the municipal service commission, shall be placed in an appropriate fund to be used for the above-stated purposes and any balance that may accrue shall be retained therein to provide for emergencies and contingencies. Section 2. Severability. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect. Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2025. This ordinance is deemed necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and for providing for the usual daily operation of the City Engineers Office and Department of Municipal Services. This Ordinance or a summary shall be published in a newspaper generally circulated in the City of Wyandotte within ten (10) days after adoption. Any summary shall designate the location in the City where a true copy of the ordinance can be inspected or obtained. On the question, “SHALL THIS ORDINANCE NOW PASS?”, the following vote was recorded: Motion unanimously carried. 6 June 23, 2025 2025-189 RESIDENTIAL CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla WHEREAS, the Municipal Services Commission has reviewed and approved a proposal submitted by HydroCorp for the implementation of a five-year residential cross connection control program; and WHEREAS, the proposed program is in the amount of $583,295.72 and has been recommended by Wyandotte Municipal Services (WMS) management as a necessary measure to maintain public water safety and compliance with regulatory standards; and WHEREAS, the procurement of HydroCorp’s services qualifies under the professional services procurement exception; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs with the Municipal Services Commission and hereby approves the five-year residential cross connection control program as proposed by HydroCorp in the amount of $583,295.72, utilizing the professional services procurement exception, as recommended by WMS management; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds for this project shall come from Account #592-034-770-304. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-190 EMERGENCY REPAIR HIGH SERVICE PUMP #6 By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla WHEREAS, the Water Department has identified critical cavitation damage and a cracked impeller blade in High Service Pump & Motor #6 at the Filter Plant, necessitating immediate removal, repair, and reinstallation; and WHEREAS, the loss of use of this pump significantly impacts the Filter Plant's ability to deliver essential water services to residents; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the procurement rules adopted by City Council on January 9, 2017, the City Administrator authorized emergency repairs to be performed by Pro-Seal Service Group under the Emergency Procurement section of the policy; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Services Commission has approved the proposal from Pro-Seal Service Group in the amount of $104,447.00 for the necessary emergency repair work, and WMS management has recommended proceeding accordingly; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council concurs with the Municipal Services Commission and hereby approves the proposal from Pro-Seal Service Group in the amount of $104,447.00 for emergency repair of High Service Pump & Motor #6; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funds for this expenditure shall come from Account #592-000- 970-000. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-191 HIRING: FT CLERK TYPIST 1–CITY CLERK RECORDS & ELECTION ASST By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla RESOLVED that Council acknowledges receipt of the communication from the Human Resource Specialist regarding the hiring of a Clerk Typist I-Class Code 27C for the City Clerk's Office; AND CONCURS with the recommendation therein and hereby declares said position vacant and authorizes the filling of such vacancy and FURTHER, RESOLVED that the Council approves the hiring of Nicole Wikentiew as a Clerk Typist I at Class Code 27C within the City Clerk's Office upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check. Motion unanimously carried. 7 June 23, 2025 2025-192 MCKINLEY SCHOOL REDEV: AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE & CORRECTIVE DEED By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby approves the First Amended Agreement For Purchase And Sale of 640 Plum Street: the former McKinley School Redevelopment, with 640 Plum Street LLC, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes Mayor and Clerk to execute the documents. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-193 PRCU PARK REMODEL By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla BE IT RESOLVED that Council concurs with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation and accepts the proposal from Snider Recreation to remodel P.R.C.U Park for $166,782.63, which shall be funded from the TIFA Parks account. BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign the contract with Snider Recreation. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-194 CIVIC PLUS RECREATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla BE IT RESOLVED that Council supports the Superintendent of Recreation signing an agreement with CivicPlus Recreation Management software, which will offer online program registration and facility rentals, and a point-of-sale system. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-195 SALE OF SOUTH 20 FEET OF THE FORMER 1075 CORA By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla 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 Darlene L. Jacobs, 1067 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. 2025-196 SALE OF THE FORMER 321 SYCAMORE By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla BE IT RESOLVED that the Council concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer regarding the sale of the former 321 Sycamore, Wyandotte; AND BE IT RESOLVED that the Council accepts the offer from Travis J. Reiff, 323 Sycamore, to acquire the former 321 Sycamore for the amount of $1,750; 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. 2025-197 BILLS & ACCOUNTS By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla RESOLVED that the total bills and accounts of $3,167,554.16 as presented by the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby approved for payment. Motion unanimously carried. 8 June 23, 2025 REPORTS & MINUTES Beautification Commission 6/5/2025 Brownfield Redevelopment Authority 5/20/2025 & 6/17/2025 Civil Service Commission 5/14/2025 & 6/11/2025 Fire Commission 4/22/2025 Police Commission 6/10/2025 Recreation Commission 4/8/2025 Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) 5/20/2025 & 6/17/2025 WMS Commission 5/7/2025 & 6/4/2025 Zoning Board of Appeals 5/7/2025 REMARKS OF THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, & ELECTED OFFICIAL ADJOURNMENT 2025-198 ADJOURNMENT By Councilperson Calvin, supported by Councilperson Cerulla RESOLVED that this regular meeting of the Wyandotte City Council be adjourned at 7:29pm. Motion unanimously carried. _________________________ Lawrence S. Stec, City Clerk