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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Community Events, Congratulations, and School Event Announced
Councilman Was mentioned the upcoming US12 cruise this weekend and directed residents to the DDA website and Wayne Dispatch for event maps and schedules. He gave a shout-out to the fire department and DPW for their quick response to a downed power line. Melanie Hines was congratulated on her new role as president of the Wayne Westland Board of Education. Councilman Corals also reiterated the US12 cruise details and congratulated Hines, noting that her granddaughters are part of the Starfish program. Councilman Dow congratulated the school board president and announced a 'Back to School' event on August 18th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the back of John High School, providing an email with details to council.
Council Members Criticize DTE Reliability and Response Following Storm Outages
Councilman Darwish expressed strong dissatisfaction with DTE's service, citing prolonged power outages (up to six days for some residents) following a storm. He described DTE as an unreliable monopoly with high prices, causing significant hardship, especially for seniors. He hopes DTE can improve or be held accountable. Mayor Proton Brock also experienced a power outage from Friday until the previous day and noted that council members and the mayor are also residents who are affected by these outages. He was disappointed by DTE's slow response to a downed wire that was burning and located on someone's car. He explained that DTE prioritizes restoring power to the largest number of residents first. He also mentioned an instance where a resident had requested tree trimming two years prior, which was avoidable and led to an outage.
Election Updates and FOIA Process Explained at City Council Meeting
Clerk Parnell provided an update on upcoming elections, stating that absentee ballots are available for over-the-counter issuance. Early voting will commence on July 25th and conclude on August 2nd, with hours from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, taking place in the police department's multi-purpose room. Voters can also tabulate their absentee ballots at early voting sites or on election day. Attorney Bosnik explained the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process in Michigan, detailing how citizens can request documents from the city, how cost estimates are provided, and the appeal process which involves the city council. If still unsatisfied, citizens have the right to file a lawsuit in circuit court.
City Council Approves Purchase of New John Deere Loader for Public Works
The City Council approved the Department of Public Works purchase of a 2026 John Deere 524P high lift wheel loader, including an extended warranty. This purchase will replace a 1995 loader that has reached the end of its service life. The new loader is similar to the city's current 2008 John Deere loader, which will become a backup. The estimated lifespan of the new loader is expected to be around 10,000 hours, or approximately 20 years, with proper maintenance. The extended warranty cost $3,900 for five years and was recommended due to a past costly hydraulic repair on another piece of equipment that was covered by warranty. The total cost for the loader and warranty is not to exceed $222,61.88, which includes a trade-in value of $10,000 and a 31% discount through my deal pricing. The city expects to take possession in mid-September after council approval.
School Board President Shares Updates on Sinking Fund, Key Club, and Free Preschool Program
Melanie Hines, the new president of the Wayne Westland Board of Education, announced a sinking fund renewal that will not increase taxes and will be used to replace aging buses and protect classroom funds. The fund will be on the August 4th ballot. She also mentioned her role as president of the Wayne West Kowanas Club, aiming to establish a Key Club at Wayne Memorial High School. Additionally, she highlighted the Starfish Family Services free preschool program (Great Start Readiness Program) for four-year-olds, operating Monday-Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM.
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