The City of Belleville will have a new
websitewithin the next sixweeks.
Members of the city council approved a
three-year contract with TOWN Web
Design, LLC of Wisconsin to provide the
newdesign and service.
The initial cost is listed at $5,058 with a
fee of $1,563 annual for each subsequent
year.
The new website will include minutes
of official city meetings, agendas, forms
and city permits with several links. There
will also be a calendar of city events, a
form for contacting various city depart-
ments along with a section of questions
frequently asked of city officials and
department heads. Included, too, will be
photos and graphics.
Mayor Kerreen Conley was among
those complaining about the current city
website and computer capabilities. She
explained that she did not receive several
email communications because of the
nonfunctioning city email system.
Residents, too, have complained about
emailing city officials without any
response, a situation the new installation
is aimed at rectifying, according to offi-
cials.
The new site was described as user
friendly and easy to access so that resi-
dents, regardless of computer skill levels,
can easily navigate the site.
Representatives from TOWN Web Design
also noted that the site is easy to expand
should the city choose to add other fea-
tures such as a shopping cart, podcasts or
otherweb-based functions.
City Clerk Sherri Scharf explained that
she had checked the references provide
by TOWNWebDesign and found themsat-
isfactory. She added that the city attorney
had reviewed the contract for with the
vendor and approved it with some
changes.
City Manager Diana Kollmeyer said
that the new site should be operational
within sixweeks.
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September 7, 2017
B
ELLEVILLE
- R
OMULUS
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 14, 2017
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Kathleen Abdo, John Barden, Linda Choate, Harry Crout, Sylvia Makowski, Celeste Roscoe,
William Wadsworth.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Absent:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
1.
Moved by
Crout,
seconded by
Roscoe
to accept the agenda as amended..
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-267 2A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on August 7, 2017.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
3. Petitioner: None
4. Chairperson’s Report:
Cable Production Coordinator, Dennis Davidson, introduced Bill Crane, former owner of Crane
Funeral Home. On behalf of Mayor LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden presented a proclamation to
Mr. Crane acknowledging his many years of service to this community. On behalf of City Council, Councilman
Wadsworth presented a resolution to Mr. Crane also honoring his years of dedicated service and commitment to
the City of Romulus. Cemetery Board of Trustees Chairperson, Jan Lemmon, thanked Mr. Crane on behalf of the
Cemetery Board.
17-268 4A.
Moved by
Crout,
seconded by
Abdo
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Frank Kirk
Russell.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Choate
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
A resident commented on 5F on the Council Agenda under the Mayor’s Report – Lease Agreement and Letter of
Understanding for 35255 Goddard Road.
17-269 5A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Crout to
concur with the administration and authorize a no-fee
permit for the use of the Historical Park on August 26, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a back-to-school
rally for the community hosted by Daniel Young, Pastor of Freedom Christian Worship Center of Romulus.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-270 5B.
Moved by
Roscoe,,
seconded by
Makowski
to concur with the administration and adopt the Annual
Community Resolution Accepting Long-Term Maintenance of Storm Water Management System.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
17-271 5C.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Crout
to concur with the administration and adopt a resolution
in support of the Senior Alliance Annual Implementation Plan for Aging Services for fiscal year 2018 as pre-
sented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-272 5D.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to concur with the administration and authorize the
mayor and clerk to enter into the agreements for the community credit program and the local transit program
between SMART and the City of Romulus for the 2018 fiscal year.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-273 5E.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to concur with the administration and authorize the
closure of Goddard Road between Sterling Street and Shook Road, beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 25,
2017 and ending at 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017 for the community event following the Romulus
Alumni Night at Sounds in Downtown.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-274 5F.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to concur with the administration and grant author-
ization for the mayor and clerk to enter into the Commercial Lease Agreement and Letter of Understanding with
Mr. Chuck Nolen (tenant), for the City’s firehouse property located at 35255 Goddard Road for future use as a
restaurant (CDBG Allocation 16-24-18A).
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-275 5G.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to concur with the administration and adopt a resolution
authorizing the mayor and clerk to enter into the Inter-Governmental Agreement with Wayne County for the 2017
Justice Assistant Grant funding program award to the City of Romulus in the amount of $9,867.00.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk’s Report:
City Clerk, Ellen Craig-Bragg, thanked everyone who helped with the August Primary Election. She also spoke
about the new election equipment and how clerks from surrounding cities (who did not have an August Election)
came to Romulus to test out the new voting equipment to help better prepare them for the upcoming November
Election.
17-276 6A1.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Roscoe
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 17/18-4, Construction Fund – Vining Road Extension-Ecorse Construction which was introduced at
the Council meeting of August 7, 2017.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-277 6A2.
Moved by
Crout,
seconded by
Choate
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 17/18-5, Library Fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of August 7, 2017.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
17-278 6A3.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 17/18-6, General Fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of August 7, 2017.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
17-279 6A4.
Moved by
Choate,
seconded by
Makowski
to schedule a special meeting (open study session) on
Monday, August 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. with City Treasurer, Stacy Paige, to discuss the City Quarterly
Investment Report. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers, Romulus City Hall.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report:
City Treasurer, Stacy Paige, commented that a new company is being used for credit and debit card payments.
All credit cards will now be accepted and payments may also be made over the telephone. Tax bills are due on
October 2, 2017.
7. Public Comment:
A resident commented that he and several other residents decided to refrain from turning in signatures for a ref-
erendum in regards to Project Mercury (Amazon). The mayor, community development director, and city attor-
ney provided facts that changed their minds about the referendum. Jazmine Danci, Community Outreach
Director, gave an overview of upcoming City events.
8. Unfinished Business: None.
9. New Business:
Councilman Wadsworth announced that Bingo will be held during the Pumpkin Festival with all proceeds going
to the Romulus Animal Shelter.
10. Communication: None.
17-280 11A.
Moved by
Choate,
seconded by
Crout
to pay Warrant 17-15 in the amount of $1,125,058.94.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
17-281 11B.
Moved by
Choate,
seconded by
Makowski
to pay Warrant 17-15E in the amount of $15,230.00
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Makowski
to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on August 14, 2017.
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Notice of Public Hearing
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION
PROPOSED ACTION:
Special Land Use Request
DATE OF HEARING:
Thursday, September 21, 2017 (rescheduled meeting)
TIME OF HEARING:
7:00 P.M.
PLACE OF HEARING:
Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170
APPLICATION NO.:
2261-0817
APPLICANT:
Tavistock Associates, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Charter Township of Plymouth has received an application for a special land use in the
ARC, Ann Arbor Road Corridor district at Tax ID No. R-78-063-04-0004-002, for the use of Quick Pass Plymouth: an auto wash
facility, pursuant to Zoning Ordinance No. 99. The property is located north of Ann Arbor Road, south of Ann Arbor Trail, east
of I-275, and west of Eckles Road.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN
that persons interested may attend the public hearing and/or send correspondence regarding
the case to Plymouth Township Hall, addressed to the Community Development Department. Pertinent information relative to
the application is on file at the Plymouth Township, Community Development Department and may be viewed during regular
business hours from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities
at the public hearing upon one weeks advance notice by writing or calling the Supervisor's Office, 9955 N. Haggerty Road,
Plymouth, MI 48170; (734) 354-3201.
Publish by: September 7, 2017
Kendra Barberena, Secretary, Planning Commission
PT0149 - 090717 2.5 x 3.226
Notice of Public Hearing
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION
PROPOSED ACTION:
Special Land Use Request
DATE OF HEARING:
Thursday, September 21, 2017 (rescheduled meeting)
TIME OF HEARING:
7:00 P.M.
PLACE OF HEARING:
Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170
APPLICATION NO.:
2262-0817
APPLICANT:
NextGen Detroit, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Charter Township of Plymouth has received an application for a special land use in the
IND, Industrial district at Tax ID No. R-78-024-99-0049-000, for the use of Plymouth Park & Eats: a vehicular parking and stor-
age and food truck / outdoor eating area, pursuant to Zoning Ordinance No. 99. The property is located south of Schoolcraft Road,
north of the C&O Railroad, east of I-275, and west of Eckles Road.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN
that persons interested may attend the public hearing and/or send correspondence regarding
the case to Plymouth Township Hall, addressed to the Community Development Department. Pertinent information relative to
the application is on file at the Plymouth Township, Community Development Department and may be viewed during regular
business hours from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities
at the public hearing upon one weeks advance notice by writing or calling the Supervisor's Office, 9955 N. Haggerty Road,
Plymouth, MI 48170; (734) 354-3201.
Publish by: September 7, 2017
Kendra Barberena, Secretary, Planning Commission
PT0148 - 090717 2.5 x 3.226
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Please take note that a public hearing will be held during a regularly scheduled meeting of the Charter Township of Plymouth
Board of Trustees in the Town Hall Meeting Room at 9955 N Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI, on Tuesday, September 26, 2017
at 7:00 p.m. to consider a request from Negri Bossi North America, Inc. for a 12 Year Industrial Facilities Exemption for the con-
struction of a new building on land designated as an Industrial Development District. The facility will be located at 41095
Concept Drive, Plymouth MI. All residents and members of the legislative bodies of any affected taxing unit in the Township of
Plymouth shall have the right to appear and be heard. Written comments addressed to the Clerk will be considered. Contact phone
number for the Clerk is 734-354-3224. Following the public hearing, the Board may decide on the request by resolution.
Jerry Vorva, Clerk
Charter Township of Plymouth
Publish: Thursday, September 7, 2017
PT0147 - 090717 2.5 x 2.223
The City of Romulus has a
plan and a timeline for the con-
struction of a new 34th District
Court facility and now a funding
mechanismto get started.
City Council members voted
unanimously Monday night to
issue capital improvement bonds
in an amount not to exceed $17
million. The funds will be repaid
during the course of 25 years
through fees collected by the
court.
“We think it's a pretty good
plan,” said Romulus Mayor
LeRoyBurcroff.
The need to expand the court
has been evident, and plans got
under way last year. Initially, the
idea was to renovate and expand
the existing facility, but when
those bids came it at more than
$11 million, court and city offi-
cials said they thought building a
new structure would be better in
the long term. The new facility
will be about 45,000 square feet,
compared to the existing 30,000-
square-foot building. In addition
tomore space and another court-
room, the new court will have
enhanced security features.
“Renovating the court wasn't
practical. We looked at ways for
the court to take us into the
future,” saidBurcroff.
The $17 million covers the
cost of constructing, furnishing
and equipping the new court
building, alongwith all the neces-
sary site and parking improve-
ments.
“What we're doing here is sup-
porting a relationship that we've
had for a long time as the host
community for the court,” said
Romulus Councilwoman Sylvia
Makowski, “Not only is it lucra-
tive for us, but this project will be
fully funded by the court fees.
There's a commitment there. No
money from the city of Romulus
general fundwill go toward this.”
Court officials established a
fee to pay for improvements at
the court and debt service for
future bond payments several
years ago. City Attorney Steve
Hitchcock said by the time the
court project is under construc-
tion next year, therewill be about
$750,000 in that fund to cover any
contingencies or cost overruns,
which will further protect
Romulus taxpayers.
The city also signed a memo-
randum of understanding with
the court last Monday to ensure
that the bonds will be paid for by
the court, not the taxpayers. The
agreement allows court officials
to adjust the fee schedule
throughout the year in case the
court revenues were in jeopardy
of falling short of repaying the
debt.
Makowski said she didn't
think that would happen. “They
put out a budget plan every year,
and they achieve it every year.
The risk to this is virtually none,”
she said.
Construction could begin as
early asMarch, depending on the
weather.
out. Dinners include a half chicken with
the secret spice, an ear of corn, a roll,
chips and a bottle of water for $12 if tick-
ets are purchased in advance or $14 on
Sunday.
There are many more traditional
booths and attractions including perform-
ances by groups on the Lou LaRicheMain
Stage and professional concerts, the
Optimists Pet Show early Saturday morn-
ing along with many other attractions and
activities.
(A complete guide to the Plymouth Fall
Festival is included in this edition of The
Eagle.)
Festival
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The new site was described
as user friendly and easy to access so that residents,
regardless of computer skill levels,
can easily navigate the site.
”
There's a commitment there.
No money from the
city of Romulus general
fund will go toward this.
”
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