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Votes at a glance: Westland City Council actions, Dec. 16, 2024
Summary
At its final 2024 meeting the Westland City Council moved the consent calendar, approved multiple routine contracts and permits, scheduled a closed study session regarding pending litigation, approved Lexipol for grant services, approved a gas station site plan (variances pending) and approved a one‑day liquor license for a youth fundraiser.
This "Votes at a glance" item summarizes formal motions and recorded outcomes from the Dec. 16, 2024 City Council meeting.
- Move consent calendar item C to new business: Motion by Pro Tem Melissa Sampe, support by Councilman Hart. Roll call recorded unanimous "Yes" votes (Councilwoman Baumann; Councilman Hart; Councilman Hornbuckle; Councilwoman Rakowski; Councilman Wishart; Pro Tem Sampi; President McDermott). Outcome: approved.
- Consent calendar as amended (minutes, tree‑cutting contract awards, golf course maintenance extension, MDOT annual performance resolution, Wayne County annual permit A25128 authorization, waiver for Westland Community Foundation event fees, extension of property tax payment deadline): Motion by Councilwoman Rakowski, supported by Councilman Hornbuckle; no dissent recorded. Outcome: approved.
- Vouchers and related payments: Motion and approval; staff responded to a public question about a special street lighting assessment and explained refunds for overpayments were appearing on the voucher list. Outcome: approved.
- One‑day liquor license: Motion by Councilman Hart, support by Councilwoman Rakowski, for Escott Youth Development Program fundraiser Jan. 25, 2025. Applicant described program operations; legal clarifications were provided and council approved the license. Outcome: approved.
- Closed study session scheduled Jan. 6, 2025, 6:00 p.m.: Motion by Councilman Hart, supported by Councilman Hornbuckle, to consult with legal counsel regarding Hovis v. City of Westland under MCL 15.268(e) and (h). Roll call: unanimous yes. Outcome: approved.
- Lexipol master services agreement for grant services: Motion by Pro Tem Sampi, support by Councilman Hart; terms described by staff (two‑year term, $14,250 per year, three contracted grant writings and six proofreading/reviews per year, subscription database access, no success fees). Vote: passed without dissent. Outcome: approved.
- Site plan approval for proposed 1,100‑square‑foot addition at 37368 Ford Road: Motion by Councilwoman Rakowski, second by Councilwoman Baumann. Planning staff recommended approval contingent on variances for the rear and east side yard setbacks and height; owner said the expansion is needed to improve sales. Vote: passed. Outcome: approved (final permits contingent on Zoning Board variances).
