It was “Adoption Night” for the Wayland City Council Monday evening, as four resolutions and an ordinance all got the green light.
Perhaps most significant was adopting a resolution to let out bids for bonds for the Main Street project now under way. The Michigan Department of Transportation is funding about half the costs for adding a left-turn lane on South Main from Sycamore Street to the south city limits along 133rd Avenue.
City Manager Josh Eggleston said the city will pay about $1.225 million for the project as a local match.
Another resolution was to permit the Allegan County Drain Commission to effect repairs on a drain along South Main on the east side, but to pick up $20,000 of the cost rather than have residents absorb special assessment costs.
Yet another was the agreement between the city and Wayland Union Schools to hire a school resource officer (SRO) wit the two entities sharing costs. The officer, who hasn’t yet been hired, will begin duties in August.
Police Chief Scott Matice said, “It’s a great partnership.”
The resolution that was the easiest to adopt was person station of a plaque honoring the Wayland High School Robotics team #6090 for winning its state championship last month and winning six of 10 matches at the world competition in Houston. (See cover photo)
Meanwhile, the council adopted a resolution for flood plain provisions.
A proposed ordinances that went though only a first reading a public hearing for for adoption of the fire code.
In other business at Monday’s meeting the council:
- Approved the list of goals as outline in the strategic plan.
- Approved the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Joe Kramer as the city’s representative on the Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) board.
- Reiterated that despite the detour signs and obvious construction work on South Main Street, businesses remain open and motorists will have access to their homes.
Why are your city streets in such terrible shape… and your water rates so high?