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@hanmathers.bsky.social there was a CORRECTION.
No budget for the DLBA's Buyback program.
ℹ️ DLBA does have an approved budget.
No budget for the DLBA's Buyback program.
ℹ️ DLBA does have an approved budget.
July 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
@hanmathers.bsky.social there was a CORRECTION.
No budget for the DLBA's Buyback program.
ℹ️ DLBA does have an approved budget.
No budget for the DLBA's Buyback program.
ℹ️ DLBA does have an approved budget.
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May 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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May 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This concludes my live reporting of the Wayne County Full Commission Meeting. For more meeting coverage, check out documenters.org.
There are no additional remarks. Meeting is adjourned at 10:50 am. Next meeting is: Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
May 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
There are no additional remarks. Meeting is adjourned at 10:50 am. Next meeting is: Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Correction ! Bell **
May 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Correction ! Bell **
Commission Chair Alisha Bell says if there needs to be a task force on this, they can consider it.
Bells says Wayne County cannot continue to be a dumping ground for all of North America naming that a lot of it comes from Canada.
Bells says Wayne County cannot continue to be a dumping ground for all of North America naming that a lot of it comes from Canada.
May 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Commission Chair Alisha Bell says if there needs to be a task force on this, they can consider it.
Bells says Wayne County cannot continue to be a dumping ground for all of North America naming that a lot of it comes from Canada.
Bells says Wayne County cannot continue to be a dumping ground for all of North America naming that a lot of it comes from Canada.
Looks like it's Tim Killeen speaking - he wants to work with commissioners on this.
This is in Commissioner Allen R. Wilson's district who says he has been involved extensively in the efforts to prevent these actions from taking place. Says he's on this like a "blood hound on a cat".
This is in Commissioner Allen R. Wilson's district who says he has been involved extensively in the efforts to prevent these actions from taking place. Says he's on this like a "blood hound on a cat".
May 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Looks like it's Tim Killeen speaking - he wants to work with commissioners on this.
This is in Commissioner Allen R. Wilson's district who says he has been involved extensively in the efforts to prevent these actions from taking place. Says he's on this like a "blood hound on a cat".
This is in Commissioner Allen R. Wilson's district who says he has been involved extensively in the efforts to prevent these actions from taking place. Says he's on this like a "blood hound on a cat".
Moving on - reconsiderations and remarks by members.
1 commissioner references the "toxic" land fill which is trying to expand by 5 million cubic yards. Looking to add new hazardous waste process. Also - the license for this dump expired in 2022.
www.freep.com/story/news/l...
1 commissioner references the "toxic" land fill which is trying to expand by 5 million cubic yards. Looking to add new hazardous waste process. Also - the license for this dump expired in 2022.
www.freep.com/story/news/l...
As some neighbors seek to close it, Wayne Disposal hazardous waste landfill looks to expand
The hazardous waste landfill off I-94 near Belleville receives low-radioactivity waste and hundreds of the most dangerous chemicals known to mankind.
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May 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Moving on - reconsiderations and remarks by members.
1 commissioner references the "toxic" land fill which is trying to expand by 5 million cubic yards. Looking to add new hazardous waste process. Also - the license for this dump expired in 2022.
www.freep.com/story/news/l...
1 commissioner references the "toxic" land fill which is trying to expand by 5 million cubic yards. Looking to add new hazardous waste process. Also - the license for this dump expired in 2022.
www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Correction - folks in zoom just no one with hands raised for public comment.
May 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Correction - folks in zoom just no one with hands raised for public comment.
Moving on to public comment - there are no cards in person, no one on zoom, and no one in the chambers.
There are none.
There are none.
May 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Moving on to public comment - there are no cards in person, no one on zoom, and no one in the chambers.
There are none.
There are none.
Next item - there are 10 Memoriams. There are a few details exchanged on those who have passed listed here including the cousin of the husband of the chair, and the father of one of the commissioners.
They stand for a moment of silence.
They stand for a moment of silence.
May 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Next item - there are 10 Memoriams. There are a few details exchanged on those who have passed listed here including the cousin of the husband of the chair, and the father of one of the commissioners.
They stand for a moment of silence.
They stand for a moment of silence.
There are 10 Testimonial Resolutions and Certificates of Appreciation. A few thank you's are exchanged. All are passed.
May 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
There are 10 Testimonial Resolutions and Certificates of Appreciation. A few thank you's are exchanged. All are passed.
Moving on to new business - which includes 4 approval for reappointments to various positions including: the HuronClinton Metropolitan Authority as the Wayne County representative, the Wayne County Art Institute Authority Board of Directors, HealthChoice of Michigan Board of Trustees
May 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Moving on to new business - which includes 4 approval for reappointments to various positions including: the HuronClinton Metropolitan Authority as the Wayne County representative, the Wayne County Art Institute Authority Board of Directors, HealthChoice of Michigan Board of Trustees
Committee on public safety, judiciary, and homeland security with includes a ‼️2.8 million dollar grant ‼️
No discussion, motion carries.
No discussion, motion carries.
May 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Committee on public safety, judiciary, and homeland security with includes a ‼️2.8 million dollar grant ‼️
No discussion, motion carries.
No discussion, motion carries.
Committee on audit. There is one question - when will the follow-up on the report be received. After 30 days, a corrective action will be received and shared is the answer.
The whose speaking doesn't seem to be active...
Motion carries.
The whose speaking doesn't seem to be active...
Motion carries.
May 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Committee on audit. There is one question - when will the follow-up on the report be received. After 30 days, a corrective action will be received and shared is the answer.
The whose speaking doesn't seem to be active...
Motion carries.
The whose speaking doesn't seem to be active...
Motion carries.
Next - committee on Health and Human Services. No discussion. All votes yes. It's cool that the votes show on the screen!
May 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Next - committee on Health and Human Services. No discussion. All votes yes. It's cool that the votes show on the screen!
Next is report from Committee on Ways and Means: No discussion on the 4 items. The report passes.
ps- the items are all written in the agenda. But they are moving so quickly through these!
ps- the items are all written in the agenda. But they are moving so quickly through these!
May 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Next is report from Committee on Ways and Means: No discussion on the 4 items. The report passes.
ps- the items are all written in the agenda. But they are moving so quickly through these!
ps- the items are all written in the agenda. But they are moving so quickly through these!
Next report from committee is public services. No discussion. The report passes.
May 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Next report from committee is public services. No discussion. The report passes.
Moving to reports from committees - 1st is economic development. There are 4 items. They are moving quickly as these are discussed in committees. The report passes with unanimous yes.
May 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Moving to reports from committees - 1st is economic development. There are 4 items. They are moving quickly as these are discussed in committees. The report passes with unanimous yes.
Addition from earlier- the resolution on tax exemption was 3 under item VII - called: "A resolution by Commissioners Daub and Marecki calling upon all municipalities, the State of Michigan and Congress to take all necessary action to preserve the federal tax-exempt status of municipal bonds."
May 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Addition from earlier- the resolution on tax exemption was 3 under item VII - called: "A resolution by Commissioners Daub and Marecki calling upon all municipalities, the State of Michigan and Congress to take all necessary action to preserve the federal tax-exempt status of municipal bonds."
The Cass Tech Chess team is being celebrated now - Ursula Bird, assistant chess coach is thanking the commission for the recognition. The team is 2nd and 3rd place national champions! 1st place state champions! 1st place city champions! Amazing
a cat wearing glasses sits on a chess board with the number 2 on it
ALT: a cat wearing glasses sits on a chess board with the number 2 on it
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May 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The Cass Tech Chess team is being celebrated now - Ursula Bird, assistant chess coach is thanking the commission for the recognition. The team is 2nd and 3rd place national champions! 1st place state champions! 1st place city champions! Amazing
The Commission is now recognizing the accomplishments of Cass Technical High School's Wrestling and Chess teams. The Wrestling team is new and they won the state championship this year. There are also two young women students on the team. I love to see it! www.wxyz.com/news/region/...
Freshman at Cass Tech making waves after earning school's first wrestling state title
A young student-athlete is making waves at Cass Tech High School and across Michigan.
Inspired by family, wrestling has always been a part of Cyrus Woodberry's life.
www.wxyz.com
May 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The Commission is now recognizing the accomplishments of Cass Technical High School's Wrestling and Chess teams. The Wrestling team is new and they won the state championship this year. There are also two young women students on the team. I love to see it! www.wxyz.com/news/region/...