Durand council calls special meeting on Reed Road bids, fire line

The Durand City Council has posted an agenda for a special meeting at 6 p.m. on June 8, 2026, with four items of business listed, according to the agenda published by the city.

Two of the four items are bid awards tied to the same project. The agenda lists "Bid Award: Environmental Consultant- MSHDA Reed Rd Project" and "Bid Award: Engineering Consultant- MSHDA Reed Rd Project." The agenda does not name the bidders, list the bid amounts, or describe the scope of the Reed Road project.

The remaining two items are listed as "Approval: Webcor 8” Dedicated Fire Service Line" and "Approval: JB Communications - Proposal." No dollar figures or contract terms for either item appear on the agenda.

Mayor Pro-tem Rich Folaron is listed to call the meeting to order, with roll call taken by the deputy city clerk, according to the agenda.

The agenda includes two public comment periods. The first, "Hearing of Representatives and Citizens Present," is followed by a council response segment. A second period near the end of the meeting is restricted to agenda items only. Both carry a five-minute limit per speaker.

The posted rules for public comment state that speakers must give their name and mailing address, that time may not be yielded to other speakers, that speakers will address the council, and that comments "shall be made in a professional manner."

The agenda directs people with disabilities who need assistance to contact City Clerk Mindy McKay at least five business days before the meeting, and says an attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations for many types of impairment.

What happens next

The council is scheduled to take up the four items at the 6 p.m. special meeting on June 8. Because the agenda lists no bidder names, contract values or staff recommendations, the terms of the two Reed Road consultant awards and the Webcor and JB Communications items would be disclosed in the meeting materials or in the council's action at the meeting. The Shiawassee Current will report the votes.