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City Council Meeting

January 5, 2026 · Trenton, MI
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-05 (PDF, 4 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.trentonmi.org ↗
Confidence: 95%
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Attendees

Rick Benedetti (Councilperson)
Scott Cabauatan (Councilperson)
Emily Hornbeck (Councilperson)
Nelson Perugi (Councilperson)
Dora Rodriguez (Councilperson)
Timber Baun-Crooks (Councilperson)
Steven Rzeppa (Mayor)
Debra Devitt (City Clerk)
Alan Ackerman (City Attorney)
Dean Creech (City Administrator)
Joanie Barnett (City Assessor)
Michael McCullough (City Treasurer)
Amanda Tackett (Deputy City Treasurer)
Jill Cooper (City Controller)
Kevin Sargent (DPS Superintendent)
Angelia Pusino (DDA Director)
Paul Haley (Emergency Management Coordinator)
Elisabeth Sobota-Perry (Human Resources Director)
Donna Jensen (City Librarian)
Tim Beaker (Parks and Recreation Director)
Mike Hawkins (Police Chief)
✓ Present: 21/21

Decisions

#1

UNANIMOUS

#2

UNANIMOUS

#3

UNANIMOUS

#4

UNANIMOUS

#5

UNANIMOUS

#6

UNANIMOUS

#7

UNANIMOUS

#8

UNANIMOUS

#9

UNANIMOUS

Agenda Items

#1

Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2025

Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2025

#2

Presentation of Holiday Window Decorating Award Winners

Presentation of certificates to the Holiday Window Decorating Award Winners

#3

Appointments to Commissions

Appointments to various commissions, including the Cultural Commission, Planning Commission, Traffic Safety Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals

#4

33rd District Court: Line-Item Adjustments - 2025 Budget

Line-item adjustments to the 2025 Budget submitted by the 33rd District Court

#5

Parks and Recreation Director: Westfield Center Painting

Quote from Bailey Painting for painting the interior of the Westfield Activities Center

#6

Parks and Recreation Director: AudioNisual Component Installation at Westfield Center

Quote from Telsystems for the audio and visual setup at the Westfield Center

#7

Disbursements and Statements

Approval of the Authorized Disbursements, January 5, 2026

#8

Closed Session

Discussion of litigation