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Trenton council approves appointments, contracts and routine items; mayor abstains on one appointment
Summary
Council approved the appointment of Catherine Langenberg to the Historical Commission (one abstention by Mayor Rezappa), accepted the 33rd District Court financial report, authorized a Roundhouse Barbecue social district permit, approved a GLWA contract amendment, renewed library cooperative services and a police policy software contract, and authorized disbursements totaling $1,509,354.73.
The Trenton City Council on Tuesday approved a series of routine appointments, agreements and expenditures.
Appointment: The council gave its concurrence for Mayor Rezappa's appointment of Catherine Langenberg to the Historical Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2029. A roll-call vote recorded four yes votes and one abstention by Mayor Rezappa; the motion carried.
Financial report: The council received and approved the 33rd District Court's annual financial report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2025.
Social district permit: Council approved a social district permit application for Saw Holdings Inc., doing business as Roundhouse Barbecue, and authorized the city clerk to complete local-government approval forms; a councilmember clarified that the action covers the social district permit and is not a liquor-license approval.
Wholesale water contract amendment: DPS Director Sargent requested and the council approved Amendment No. 2 to the wholesale water service contract with the Great Lakes Water Authority to revise projected annual volumes, flow split assumptions and peak-hour maximums following the loss of two large water customers (DTE and Solucia). The mayor was authorized to execute the amendment with the city clerk.
Service renewals and procurement: The council received and placed on file the renewal of the Cooperative Library Services Agreement; approved a one-year renewal of PowerDMS software for police accreditation at $16,689.79 (a reduced price from an earlier quote); and approved a vehicle upfit for a 2026 Chevy Tahoe from Canfield Equipment for $17,023.86.
Disbursements: Mayor pro tem Hornbeck moved to approve authorized disbursements dated 07/06/2026 totaling $1,509,354.73; the motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
All listed items except the Catherine Langenberg appointment were approved unanimously; the appointment passed with one abstention by the mayor. No new ordinances or budget amendments were adopted at the meeting.
