Owen Milks

The City Council held a regular meeting that included a proclamation honoring a retiring school superintendent and the administration of an oath to a new firefighter. The agenda covered the approval of a pathway license agreement, a resolution for participation in a regional law enforcement management information system, and an update to the senior services fee schedule. Additionally, the council addressed a public hearing for a brownfield plan, considered various marihuana establishment license renewals and transfers, and accepted findings related to an amendment for the master land use plan and monitoring network reviews for a local landfill.

The City Council met to adopt a resolution ratifying and consenting to the continuation of a local state of emergency originally declared by the Mayor. The declaration was necessitated by a regional water main break that caused significant flooding, limited water supply, and potential public health and safety concerns, requiring multi-agency response and coordination.

The board meeting addressed various financial and administrative matters. Key discussion topics included the approval of payments for services rendered, the presentation and filing of the 2026 first quarter and June investment performance reports, and a discussion regarding the merger of Fifth Third Institutional Services and Comerica Institutional Fiduciary Services. The board also reviewed the 2025 performance, evaluated responses to a Request for Information for actuarial consulting services, and addressed an issue regarding a pension overpayment.

The City Council meeting focused on the discussion and formation of goals and objectives for 2027.

The City Council conducted business regarding the audit presentation by Yeo and Yeo, resulting in the acceptance of the 2025 Financial Statements and Governance Letter. Key actions included approving the renewal of the Axon Enterprise, Inc. contract for TASER 7 devices, and authorizing the purchase of Police Department office furniture, workstations, and traffic management software. Additionally, the council approved in-building speaker installations for emergency stations, a budget amendment for the Riverwalk Pathway Project, the 2025 Retirement System Annual Report, a cost participation agreement for road repairs, and construction contracts for the Parkways Water Main Replacement Project. The meeting also addressed retiree health care appropriation increases.