The Wayland City Council Monday night fielded a complaint about motorcycles prowling the Interurban and city streets, which is against local rules.
Citizen James Longstreet, who lives in Leighton Township just two blocks outside the city limits, said he’s concerned about motorcycles because he has two grandchildren who play near the areas they use, even though signs clearly forbid all motorized vehicles on the Interurban.
Mayor Jennifer Antel told Longstreet that the Interurban is owned by Consumers Energy, but she agreed to alert the company to the problems.
Longstreet, however, said, “They are on your (city) property because they also use city streets.”
Proper authorities will be notified, the mayor said.
In other business at the meeting Monday, the council:
• Scheduled a public hearing for 7 p.m. Monday, May 5, for discussion about the annual city budget for fiscal year 2025-26.
- Approved the sale of fire department turnout gear for $1,750 to Thornapple Township Emergency Services.
- Acknowledged the withdrawal of Yankee Springs Township from membership in Wayland Area Emergency Services ambulance service.
- Was told by Fire Chief Jon Timmers that his department is seeking bids for painting the exterior of the police and fire stations on West Superior Street.
- Adopted an ordinance amendment after the second reading of the proposed pilot for Westbury Apartments.
- Approved a policy for conflict of interest disclosure and related invoice approval for firefighters’ training.
- Approved the sale of surplus fire radios and fire safety trailer, withe stipulation that the fire department still would be granted priority use.
- Approved the purchase of additional cameras for the police and fire building.
- Approved a human resources contract agreement with Dore` HR Consulting.
