Jason Couture

The regular meeting included approvals of the agenda and previous minutes from January 6, 2026. Key actions included the re-appointment of Barbara Kotarsky to the Aging Commission, the re-appointment of Sean McGuckin to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and the new alternate appointment of Gorden Daisy to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Anthony Sautter was newly appointed to the Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRDA). Financial items included receiving and filing the December 2025 Budget Performance Report and Paid Invoice Report, and the June 30, 2025 city financial audit. Approvals were granted for Emergency Training Solutions training, Fire Inspector Training attendance, payment to MISS DIG 811, the contract with Elliott's Amusements for the 2026 Taylor Summer Festival, payment to Center Mass, Inc. for police training, and a three-year renewal for vehicle mounted pursuit reduction technology from Starchase. The council also approved the sale of a parcel of land (ID 60-088-01-0020-001), the purchase of a Freightliner chassis, an amendment to electrical services at Lange Park, the publishing agreement for Taylor Today Magazine, and extending the due date for Winter 2025 taxes. Finally, the council adopted a twelve-month moratorium on applications for data centers.

The regular meeting of the Council included the approval of the meeting agenda. Key actions involved the re-appointments of individuals to the Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) and Brownfield Re-Development Authority (BRDA) for four-year terms, and the new appointment of an individual to the Library Board for a five-year term. The Council received and filed a presentation from Fish and Loaves, as well as a presentation regarding the Cool School PlungeSTER for Special Olympics Michigan. The Council approved a city budget amendment for 2026-004. Financial approvals included authorizing the purchase of Magnet AXIOM software and training, accepting the MCOLES Public Safety Academy Assistance Grant for one sponsored Police Officer Candidate, approving a zero percent interest deferred loan for Emergency HVAC Replacement funded through the Community Development Block Grant, and amending authorities for Detroit Salt and Ecoverse for operational supplies and equipment repair, respectively. Additionally, the Council approved the purchase of a Freightliner chassis with dump truck equipment, approved ENTA Supply for annual Sensus Flexnet hosting fees, approved the Mayor signing a lease agreement with Rosecrans Picture Perfect, amended authority for International Controls & απεquipment for security gate repairs, approved signage and installation at Lange Park, approved the removal of a special assessment and delinquent water charges for a specific parcel, and approved a solicitation request from the Knights of Columbus for a Tootsie Roll Drive.

The meeting agenda included the approval of the current agenda and the approval of the previous meeting minutes from August 12, 2025. Key regular agenda items involved receiving and filing the Downtown Development Authority January 2026 financial report, and approving the renewal of services with MI Custom Signs for the Goddard Rd. banner changeover for the third-year optional extension, not to exceed $9,000.

The meeting agenda included the approval of the current agenda and the minutes from the December 9, 2025, meeting. Key regular agenda items involved receiving and filing the Tax Increment Finance Authority January 2026 Financial Report. Furthermore, the authority considered motions to approve payment of the 2026 Aerotropolis dues, not to exceed $25,000. Several construction and service contracts were proposed for approval, including the installation of ADA-compliant door open/close systems at multiple municipal buildings, the installation of an AHU HVAC unit, the renewal of services for MI Custom Signs banner changeover, and the renewal of the CoStar fee for a one-year term. Finally, approval was sought to send the Mayor and Director of Economic Development to the Michigan Mackinac Policy Conference.

The regular council meeting included several significant actions. The agenda was amended to correct spelling, change a reference from Downriver to Downtown, and include a motion to enter a closed session to discuss pending litigation, Claim QL-0926. Appointments and re-appointments were approved for the Recreation Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2026. Council representatives were appointed to the Library Board, Downtown Development Authority, and Risk Management. Following a closed session, the council approved the final settlement of Risk Management Claim QL-0926. Budget amendment 2026-003 was approved, along with the purchase of a van outfitting package and necessary repairs for security gates. Contracts were approved for an electronic procurement system with OpenGov, Inc., and for Google workspace licenses with Onix. Renewals for GIS Licensing and GIS Server Licensing from ESRI were also approved, as was the repair of a Water Department vehicle.