Westland council approves consent calendar, vehicle purchase and minutes; votes to hold closed study session May 4

The council handled several procedural votes and approvals during the meeting.

Consent items: Council voted to approve the consent calendar without changes. Items included minutes of the April 6, 2026 regular meeting, authorization for a one-day liquor license for the city's 60th anniversary celebration (location change to Tatton Park), Microsoft Exchange license renewals for the Department of Innovation and Technology, a one-year extension for asphalt repair professional services, and adoption of a resolution proclaiming Public Works Week (week of May 17, 2026).

Vehicle purchase: The council approved the purchase of three replacement 2026 Ford F-250 trucks for the Department of Public Service in an amount not to exceed $176,000; the motion passed with no recorded dissent.

Minutes approval: Council approved minutes of the April 11, 2026 budget study session. During roll call, Councilwoman Bauman abstained due to absence; all other voting members voted yes and the motion passed.

Closed study session: Council moved to enter a closed study session on May 4 to discuss real property transactions and material exempt from discussion under the Open Meetings Act (citing the relevant statutory subsections). Attorney Vassone explained the legal basis for closed sessions for real estate negotiations and legal opinion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

Other procedural business: The council received and closed two required public hearings (Marshall Middle School Brownfield plan and the CDBG/HOME annual plan) and moved on to general public comment and council remarks prior to adjournment.

Vote records and roll calls were read into the record by the clerk; detailed tallies were provided for the April 11 minutes approval (Bauman abstained) and the unanimous roll call to enter closed session.