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At a glance: Key votes and actions from the July 27 Troy City Council meeting
Summary
Council votes included excusing Councilmember Hamilton, approving a Deerfield Drive street vacation, adopting ZOTA-259 (detached accessory buildings), appointing Sandy Frissom to the ZBA, approving a GrayKey forensic software contract, and approving the consent agenda; council also authorized a closed session under Michigan statutes.
Here are the formal actions taken by the Troy City Council on July 27, 2026, as recorded on the public agenda and in the meeting minutes.
• Excuse absence of Councilmember David Hamilton (motion carried unanimously; reference: agenda item regarding absence). • E1 — Street vacation SVJPLN2025-0017 (Deerfield Drive, approx. 60'x85'): Motion to approve moved by Councilmember Chamberlain, supported by Mayor Pro Tem Chanda; vote recorded as all present voting yes; council retained utility easements. • E2 — Zoning ordinance text amendment ZOTA-259 (detached accessory buildings): Motion to approve moved by Councilmember Blum, supported by Councilmember Chamberlain; Planning Commission recommended approval 8–0; council vote unanimous in favor. • Appointment — Sandy Frissom to Zoning Board of Appeals (term expiring 04/30/2027): Motion moved by Mayor Pro Tem Chanda and supported by Councilmember Brooks; approved unanimously. • I3 — Request for closed session under MCL 15.268(h) and MCL 15.243(g)(s): Motion approved unanimously; council recessed for closed session following the public meeting. • I4 — Bid waiver and one-year contract for GrayKey forensic software (Troy Police Department): Motion moved by Mayor Pro Tem Chanda; contract cost $44,627.30; funds budgeted from the police forfeiture fund; approved unanimously. • Consent agenda: All consent items approved as printed in the agenda packet; motion carried unanimously.
Vote tallies on recorded motions were unanimous among the members present at roll call. Any follow-up tasks are reflected in department implementation notes associated with each action.
