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Troy City Council Meeting - January 26, 2026

TROY — 1/31/2026

The Troy City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026, at City Hall. Mayor Ethan Baker called the session to order at 7:32 PM following an invocation by Pastor Matt Schuler of Faith Troy. The meeting was marked by a focus on youth services, community assistance guidelines, and technological upgrades for emergency response.

Significant Events and Presentations

Mike Caminidi, a caseworker for Troy Youth Assistance (TYA), presented the organization’s 2025 Annual. He detailed TYA’s mission to reduce delinquency and neglect through community involvement, highlighting programs such as youth yoga for anxiety, mindfulness initiatives for middle schoolers, and scholarships for families facing financial hardship. A highlight of the report was the Youth Recognition Ceremony, which honors students for under-the-radar accomplishments.

Another major highlight was the introduction of the Daupler Response Management System. Public Works Director Kurt Bovensiep explained that this software will automate the process of calling in crews for emergencies like water main breaks and snow removal, narrowing the response timeframe by eliminating the manual succession calling process.

Business Summary

Category Items
Approved
  • Excusing the absence of Council Member Rebecca Chamberlain.
  • Appointment of John Howard Adams to the Board of Review (Term ending 1/31/2029).
  • Appointment of Lula Ljuljdjuraj to the Global Troy Advisory Committee (Term ending 7/31/2026).
  • Bid waiver and $59,999 contract award for the Daupler Response Management System.
  • 2026 Poverty Exemption Guidelines and Asset Test.
  • Consent Agenda items including copper tubing purchase and travel authorizations.
  • Request for Closed Session regarding pending litigation: City of Troy v. Troy Landmark Properties and City of Troy v. Glenn and Michelle Potts.
Denied
  • No items were denied during this session.
Unfinished Business
  • No carryover or postponed items were addressed.
New Business
  • Nomination of Council Member Hamilton (Delegate) and Mayor Pro Tem Chanda (Alternate) to the Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG).

Adjournment

Following the public portion of the meeting, the council recessed at 8:00 PM to enter a closed session. The meeting officially adjourned at 8:20 PM.

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