Gerald Thomas

Taylor Schools non-homestead millage renewal

No change for primary-residence homeowners; applies to businesses and second properties.

First responder equipment and staffing

Combined scheduled spending across the items totals roughly $380,000 from various city funds.

Homebuyer down payment assistance

$16,199 of the roughly $200,000 HOME Grant.

Truck traffic on Wick Road

Fireworks tent regulation

Tent sellers currently generate roughly $1,000 in inspection fees; the change favors businesses paying year-round property taxes.

23rd District Court judges' city health benefits

Roughly $11,000 per judge initially depending on plan, up to about $48,000 if both chose top-tier plans.

Early voting and election preparations

Laptop purchase lowered to $18,900.

Wick and Holland Roads warehouse rezoning denied

No direct city cost, but officials weighed potential tax revenue against road and neighborhood impacts.

Charter amendments pulled from November ballot

Would let smaller purchases proceed with less paperwork before hitting formal bidding rules.

CDBG funding plan for 2026-27 and 2026-2030

$37,500 in CDBG funds, not local tax dollars.

Neighborhood road paving contract

Over $4.3 million in street and water infrastructure spending approved.

Ethics and standards of conduct ordinance amendment

No direct cost identified; it's a rules change rather than a purchase.

Heritage Park pavilion roof and church lease

Up to $273,461 from TBA Capital Outlay.

Construction-site mowing and sidewalk snow enforcement

Proposed resolution condemning Congresswoman Tlaib

Ending city hall fights could save taxpayer money by preventing costly delays on important local projects.

Conditional rezoning of Ecorse Road property for restoration business

Property values in the neighborhood could shift depending on how the final zoning decision shakes out.

Wall That Heals and Junior League World Series week

Telegraph Road alley vacation

SMART bus millage renewal

$190,138 in SMART millage funding for the fiscal year.

Lang Park redevelopment progress

$21,000 to the General Fund plus future property tax revenue from new homes.

Approve the Agenda

Accept October 20, 2026 minutes

Conditional rezoning Case #26-39(ZC) first reading

$16,199 down payment assistance (HOME grant)

Fire mutual aid dues, $19,313

Chainsaw purchase amendment, $9,528

Motorola radio batteries, $8,505

Technimount mounting brackets, $3,720

ESO Solutions contract increase, $32,310

Engine 2 repair invoice, $12,228

DPW bay door, West Metro Door, $8,000

Michigan State Police crash investigation training, $2,000

Michigan Police Training CMV courses, $4,370

Water Department excavator and trailer, $274,440

Standards of Conduct ordinance first reading

Motion to approve the Agenda.

Approve the Agenda

Approve minutes of October 6, 2026

Re-appointment of SSG Andrew Hood to Board of Ethics

Re-appointment of Michael Tinney to Board of Ethics

To approve the second reading to amend the City Code of Ordinance Chapter 2; Administration, Section 2-46; 23rd district court judges' participation in city benefit plans.

Ordinance Section 2-46: 23rd District Court judges' benefit plans

Cannot support changing an ordinance in place since 2008; worried about me-too clause costs to taxpayers.

To approve the Agenda with deletion of Item 7.17.

First reading — judges' participation in city benefit plans (Item 7.16)

Judges are state employees with health care available through the state; he won't expand taxpayer benefit obligations.

To receive & file the first reading to amend the City Code of Ordinance Chapter 2; Administration, Section 2-46; 23rd district court judges' participation in city benefit plans.

Fireworks ordinance amendment (second reading)

To receive & file 0% interest deferred loan for project # 2025-08 for work performed by Optimum Contracting Solutions, qualified low quote, for Emergency Roof Replacement in the amount of $7,575 and a

First reading of fireworks ordinance amendment (FAILED)

Government should not restrict lawful seasonal businesses to protect competitors.

To approve the Agenda with additional Item 7.19; Downpayment Assistance #2026-004.

To approve the acceptance of the minutes of the meeting held August 18, 2026 and dispense with oral reading.

To receive & file Taylor Police and Fire Retirement Investment Performance Review, ending June 30,2026.

To receive & file Taylor General Employees Retirement Investment Performance Review, ending June 30,2026.

To approve setting the CDBG PY 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Public Hearing for September 15, 2026.

To approve to open the public hearing for Case #26-30(V)- request to vacate, retaining all utility easements, the 20-foot-wide public alley, adjacent to lots 96-112 and lots479- 485 inclusive of the P

To approve to close the public hearing for Case #26-30(V)- to vacate, retaining all utility easements, the 20-foot wide public alley, adjacent to lots 96 -112 and lots 479-485 inclusive of the Patters

To approve Case #26-30(V) - to vacate, retaining all utility easements, the 20-foot wide public alley, adjacent to lots 96-112 and lots 479-485 inclusive of the Patterson’s Telreka Sub., of the SW ¼ S

To approve the resolution recognizing the month of November as Veterans month, as attached.

To approve authorizing the Mayor to sign the Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City of Taylor for the sale of Parcel ID #60-049-01-0012-000 for the total amount of $7,500, plus closing costs.

To approve authorizing the Mayor to sign the Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City of Taylor for the sale of Parcel ID #60-076-01-1592-000 for the total amount of $4,500, plus closing costs.

To receive & file 0% interest deferred loan for project # 2025-10 for work performed by Optimum Contracting Solutions for Emergency Furnace Replacement per a change order in the amount of $1,175.

To approve the issuance of a carnival license to St. Alfred Parish and Elliott's Amusement LLC, for a carnival to be held at 24175 Baske from September 25 through September 27, 2026.

To approve Bill N Rods Appliance, sole source, for purchase of a commercial stove in an amount not to exceed $18,231, funded through General Fund, Fire Department,- Building Repair Funds.

To approve Top Fabrications In the D, low quote, for the purchase of a custom-built bird cage in an amount not to exceed $7,508. Funded through TBA Capital Outlay.

To approve payment in the amount of $16,199 to National Faith Home Buyers for the down payment assistance for home buyer #2026-002, funded through the HOME grant.

To approve adjournment at 7:25 p.m.

To approve payment in the amount of $16,199 to National Faith Home Buyers for the down payment assistance for home buyer #2026-003, funded through the HOME grant.

To approve authorizing the Mayor to sign and accept the Municipal and Community Credit Contract from SMART for the contract period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $190,138.

To Reconsider Top Fabrications In the D, low quote, for the purchase of a custom-built bird cage in an amount not to exceed $7,508. Funded through TBA Capital Outlay.

To approve renewal of a two-year software support agreement between the City of Taylor and QennectIT (DBA Cloudvice), for an amount not to exceed $86,751 with a 2% increase for year 2.

To approve attendance of one (1) Human Resource employee to attend MPELRA Conference in the amount of $977, plus out of pocket expenses.

To approve Liberty Vote USA Inc., sole source, for the programming of the August Primary and November General Elections in the amount not to exceed $6,000, funded through General Fund, Election Suppli

To receive & file the first reading of an ordinance to amend the City of Taylor Code of Ordinance, Chapter 22, Article IV, Section 97, Fireworks.

To approve in the amount of $16,199 to National Faith Home Buyers for the down payment assistance for home buyer #2026-004, funded through the home grant.

To approve Top Fabrications In the D, low quote, for the purchase of a custom-built bird aviary in an amount not to exceed $7,508. Funded through TBA Capital Outlay.

To receive & file the July 2026 Paid Invoice Report.

To receive & file the July 2026 Budget Performance Report.

To approve the attached lease agreement between the City of Taylor and The Heritage Park Wedding Chapel, for a four (4) year term.

To approve Exotic, low qualified quote, to purchase Hydraulic Hose Crimper for the Compost Site for an amount not to exceed, $44,095. Funded through Compost Capital Outlay.

To approve the submittal of a reimbursement application to the State of Michigan for Early Voting wages for the 2026 Primary and General Elections.

To approve the acceptance of the minutes of the meeting held August 5, 2026 and dispense with oral reading.

To approve CBTS, Sole Source, for the yearly renewal of RedSky E911 for an amount of $8,011. Funded through General Fund IT Contractual Services.

To approve the Agenda with additional Item 5.1 under Mayor’s Communication.

To approve the new appointment of Jason Daw to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fulfill the term of John Coughlin, to expire on May 31, 2027.

To approve Senior Center Department Fiscal year 2026-2027 blanket purchase agreements for an amount not to exceed $118,000. Funded through the Donation Off-Set account.

To approve the second reading of Case #26-26(Z) - a Zoning Ordinance to amend Appendix A, City of Taylor, Michigan, Code of Ordinances, regulating the development and use of land to rezone parcels #60

To approve the purchase of six (6) Chevrolet Tahoes from Berger Chevrolet, State Contract, for an amount not to exceed $335,952, funded through Federal Forfeiture - Justice.

To approve Cynergy Products, sole source, for the Emergency Equipment Outfitting of six (6) Chevrolet Tahoe's for an amount not to exceed $81,894. Funded through Federal Forfeiture - Justice.

To approve Majik Graphics, low bid, to provide and apply Police Vehicle vinyl graphics on six (6) Police Tahoes, for an amount to not exceed $3,132 ($522 each), funded through Federal Forfeiture - Jus

To approve Dell, State Contract, for the purchase of three (3) UltraSharp Curved Monitors for an amount to no exceed $4,145, funded through the DCC Byrne Grant.

To approve CDW Government, State Contract, for the purchase of six (6) Lithium Battery Back-ups for the 911 Dispatch and Server Room Equipment for an amount not to exceed $17,425, funded through the D