Regular City Council Meeting - September 14 2026

The Madison Heights City Council held its regular meeting on September 14, 2026, addressing several procurement and regulatory matters. Key procurement actions included awarding a $51,645 contract to CSI Emergency Apparatus for replacement of the fire department's large diameter hose, funded within the fiscal year 2027 budget. The council also approved an amendment to a settlement agreement with Arctic Fox LLC (JARS Cannabis) requiring a $5,000 annual contribution to the police budget. Additionally, the council discussed and approved on first reading an ordinance amendment clarifying water and sewer billing and disconnection procedures for rental properties, and a Kratom Prohibition Ordinance aimed at banning possession and sale of Kratom within the city, with enforcement plans involving notifications to local businesses. Two special land use requests for home-based businesses—a pet boarding service and a licensed massage therapy business—were considered; the pet boarding request was ultimately approved with conditions limiting the number of animals and operational parameters, while the massage therapy request was denied due to noncompliance and neighborhood impact concerns. The meeting also included proclamations, public comments, and discussions on community safety and utility rate concerns.