Brighton council approves mapping subscription, event permits, station transfer and several contracts

BRIGHTON, Mich. — The Brighton City Council on Jan. 28 approved a package of contracts, appointments and event permits, including a 12‑month subscription to Nearmap aerial imagery, authorization to transfer Fire Station 31 to the Brighton Area Fire Authority, a three‑year service agreement with Essential Electric LLC and the purchase of a utility SWAT trailer.

The council approved the items by voice vote or roll call during the regularly scheduled meeting. Most votes were unanimous and no item failed. Council also approved 19 civic-event applications for 2025 and made multiple personnel appointments.

Why it matters: The measures update the city’s mapping tools, shift ownership and responsibility for an aging fire station to the regional fire authority, and fund equipment and services city departments say are necessary for operations and public safety.

Votes at a glance

- Approve agenda — Motion passed by voice vote (no dissent recorded). - Approve consent agenda/minutes (Jan. 14, 2025) — Motion passed by voice vote. - Nearmap USA Inc., 12‑month subscription, $6,375 — Motion to approve made by Councilmember Pettengill, seconded by Councilmember Schmink; approved by voice vote. - Approval of 19 civic-event applications for 2025 — Motion made by Councilmember Schmink, seconded by Councilmember Pettengill; approved by voice vote. - Resolution 2025‑04: transfer Fire Station 31 to the Brighton Area Fire Authority (with reverter clause) — Motion made by Councilmember Gibson, seconded by Councilmember Gardiner; roll-call vote recorded as all present voting “yes.” - Appointments to Board of Review (Andrea Spalding…