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Votes at a glance: Trenton City Council approves appointments, contracts, budget amendments and grants
Summary
On Oct. 14 the council approved an appointment to the Traffic Safety Commission, multiple capital contracts for Westfield Center renovations, budget amendments, insurance renewals, and a package of site, demolition and abatement contracts tied to the police and fire station projects.
The Trenton City Council approved a series of motions on Oct. 14. Actions included an appointment to the Traffic Safety Commission, the acceptance of a resignation, approval of a commercial rehabilitation exemption and DDA grant for 3360 West Jefferson, multiple contract awards for Westfield Activity Center renovations, budget amendments, an insurance contract renewal for retiree Medicare coverage, funding for the Trenton Village Theatre project and a set of contracts to advance the police and fire station projects.
Key votes and outcomes (motions listed as recorded in the meeting):
- Appointment: Jerry Denaway to the Traffic Safety Commission for a term expiring Nov. 1, 2028. Roll call: Benedetti Yes; Kiavahatin Yes; Hornbeck Yes; Perugy Yes; Rodriguez Yes; Rezeppa Abstain; Von Crooks Yes. Motion carries.
- Receive and place on file: resignation of Veronica Carrier from the Civic Commission; council also directed administration to send a letter of appreciation. Unanimously approved.
- Resolution 2025-23: Grant commercial rehabilitation exemption certificate for 3360 West Jefferson (10 years under Public Act 210 of 2005). Public hearing held earlier in the meeting; no oral or written comments. Unanimously approved.
- DDA business improvement grant: Approve $50,000 reimbursement (50% up to $50,000) for 3360 West Jefferson exterior improvements. DDA and grant committee previously approved; council unanimously approved reimbursement process.
- Business/Capital contracts for Westfield Activity Center renovations (all awarded after bidder review; motions moved and supported, recorded as unanimously approved): dividing wall replacement to Gardner Voss ($54,313.30); flooring replacement to Joe's Carpet ($34,674); building-wide drop ceiling replacement to Dennis Bulk Construction ($53,600); siding/soffit/gutter/trim replacement to Excel Home Improvements ($37,820).
- Budget amendments (quarter ending 09/30/2025): Controller presented ledger-level amendments including previously approved items for the fire department; council unanimously approved the amendments for the fiscal year ending 06/30/2026.
- Insurance contract: Renew fully insured Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plan covering retirees; HR director reported the plan remained the most competitive despite rate increases. Council unanimously authorized the contract and the HR director to sign.
- Trenton Village Theatre Legacy Renewal Project: Council approved allocation of up to $40,000 to support seating refurbishment and interior refresh; DDA contribution was separate. Motion moved and supported; unanimously approved.
- Fire/police station package and related site work, demolition and abatement (all motions moved and supported; transcript records unanimous approvals): award of site work and utilities to Campo Brothers for the fire station ($989,437) and for the police station ($1,178,807); award of demolition contract for Trenton Motor Inn to Blue Star ($87,800); award of asbestos abatement contract for Trenton Motor Inn (JSFIG) ($31,700). Council directed the city administrator to execute contracts after legal review.
- Disbursements: Authorized disbursements for Oct. 14, 2025 in the amount of $1,303,736.84. Unanimously approved.
- Receive and place on file: financial summary (09/30/2025), scheduled investments and cash on hand (09/30/2025), civic commission minutes, DDA minutes, zoning board of appeals minutes and the police department monthly report (September 2025). Unanimously approved.
The meeting record shows most motions were presented by staff, moved and supported, and recorded as unanimously ordered except the Traffic Safety Commission appointment where one member abstained.
