Taylor City Council Meeting - June 17, 2026

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The Taylor City Council met on June 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. (transcript states June 16) to conduct routine business, recognize first responders, approve a major planned unit development (PUD) for the former MASCO building, and hear public comments on traffic, infrastructure, and transit. All agenda items were approved, including a $165,000 transfer to the Fish and Loaves food bank and a resolution authorizing legal action regarding PFAS water contamination.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the agenda with an amendment to item 7.2 (PUD description).
• Approved the minutes of the June 2, 2026 meeting.
• Approved a consent agenda covering routine annual items.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Sue Satana (Downriver Sunday Times): Expressed disappointment that the meeting location change was not posted on the city website or calendar, potentially violating the Open Meetings Act. Requested future notifications via the communications director's mailing list.
• Resident (Beverly and Inkster): Requested repainting of faded turn lane markings and temporary speed bumps on Beverly to address speeding cars and loud motorcycles.
• Resident (14400 College): Complained about water sediment and pollution, providing a photo showing sediment in an eight-ounce glass. Also noted that the city had previously responded to a pothole request.
• John Waterman (PEAK), Desmond Thompson, and Clinton Jones: Advocated for the August SMART bus millage renewal, stating it would not increase taxes but would preserve transit access for individuals with disabilities. Desmond and Clinton share that they rely on SMART bus for independent living and employment.
• Resident (Clipper and Morton View): Requested a seasonal farm stand permit to sell discounted fresh produce, citing overstock from farmers. Also noted speeding on Wick Road and suggested reviving the concession stand at the ballpark.

Discussion Items

• Mayor’s Recognition: The mayor read a letter from the Taylor Fire Chief commending Police Corporal Anthony Board and other officers for their quick response to a 12-year-old girl found unresponsive in a pool on June 15, 2026. The victim was in critical condition but given a chance for survival. The mayor expressed pride in the collaboration between departments.
• Item 7.1 – Rezoning: Approved rezoning of a property at 6002-99-001-701 from I1 (Light Industrial) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) to facilitate reuse of the former MASCO building. The project sponsor stated the PUD will include specialized self-storage, an event and conference center, medical and professional office space.
• Item 7.2 – PUD Approval: Approved the PUD agreement for 2101 Van Born Road with uses including self-storage, event/conference center, medical/professional offices.
• Item 7.3 – Budget Amendment: Approved Budget Amendment 2026-009.
• Item 7.4 – CCR Amendment: Amended CCR 2.40-25 to add a 5% annual renewal fee increase for the CivicPlus subscription.
• Items 7.5-7.7 – Fire Equipment Purchases: Approved three sole-source purchases for firefighting rescue equipment (total $87,677) funded by general fund and Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Grant. The fire chief explained these were compatible with existing equipment and priced 5-7% below other communities.
• Item 7.8 – Artificial Turf: Approved sole-source purchase of artificial turf for the driving range at Mount Open C 39,860, funded through capital.
• Item 7.9 – IT Support: Approved Data National for AS400 program support ($25,000).
• Item 7.10 – Microsoft Licensing: Approved Layer 8 Technologies for Microsoft 365 backup and email security licensing ($46,043).
• Item 7.11 – Downriver Amendment: Approved amendment to increase authority for Downriver by $11,000.
• Item 7.12 – Fairfax Electric: Approved amendment to increase purchase agreement authority by $10,000.
• Item 7.13 – Food Bank Assistance: Approved transferring $165,000 in leftover COVID CARES Act funding to Fish and Loaves food bank. The city's HUD representative noted narrow eligibility for CARES Act funds, and the mayor emphasized the benefit to residents amid rising costs.
• Item 7.14 – Subscribing Agreement: Approved mayor to sign the subscribing agreement for the amended action plan.
• Item 7.15 – Public Hearing Date Change: Moved the CDBG public hearing from June 16 to July 21.
• Item 7.16 – Laptop Purchase: Increased laptop purchase authority to $40,000 for election supplies.
• Item 7.17 – PFAS Litigation: Approved a resolution authorizing a legal service agreement with Great Lakes Water Authority to recoup costs for PFAS removal from the water supply. City attorney confirmed Taylor's water has zero PFAS.

Key Outcomes

• All 17 agenda items were approved by voice vote, except item 7.17 which passed by roll call (all 7 members present voting yes).
• The PUD rezoning (7.1) and agreement (7.2) were approved, allowing redevelopment of the former MASCO building.
• $165,000 was allocated to Fish and Loaves food bank for food assistance.
• The city entered into a multi-district litigation agreement to recover PFAS removal costs from GLWA.
• The next city council meeting was scheduled for July 7, 2026, in the same alternate location (chambers under renovation).