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Canton Women’s Expo exhibitors sought
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCILMEETING
AUGUST 22, 2011
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 LeRoy D. Burcroff.
Present:
John Barden, LeRoy Burcroff, William Crova, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth,
Eva Webb.
Excused:
Linda Choate.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Betsey Krampitz, Chief of Staff
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to accept the agenda as amended.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-239 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of the Romulus City Council held August 8, 2011.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Crova,
Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Abstain
- Barden.
Motion Carried
.
3A.
Deleted.
11-240 3B.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to approve a no-fee permit to Ball Road
Tabernacle Church for two 4' x 8' ground fireworks displays at their Freedom Festival on September
10, 2011.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
3C.
No action required by Council.
4.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to accept the chairperson's report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-241 5A.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Wadsworth to concur with the administration and author-
ize payment of the Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority 2011 assessment in the amount of
$3,000.00.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-242 5B.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to authorize an addendum to the existing
Honeywell Service Agreement to replace filters and belts on seven City buildings furnaces and an
inspection plate to be installed on each device that will list date of inspection/service.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-243 5C.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Crova to concur with the recommendation of Debra
Hoffman, Finance Director, to introduce Budget Amendment 10/11-30 to cover the costs for
Teamsters assigned to other funds but performed Building/Grounds and Cemetery duties after those
crew were laid-off in August 2010; and to reduce the budgeted allocation of unemployment insurance
and Building/Grounds equipment rental.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET
AMENDMENT BUDGET
GENERAL FUND
Expense
101-4130-741.70-20
Building & Grounds Reg Wages
42,060 139,000 181,060
101-4130-741.70-24
Building & Grounds Part-time Wages
0
1,480 1,480
101-4130-741.72-10
Building & Grounds Social Security
6,578
7,987 14,565
101-4130-741.72-20
Building & Grounds Medicare
1,537
1,870 3,407
101-4130-741.72-30
Building & Grounds Retirement
4,779 17,288 22,067
101-4130-741.72-80
Building & Grounds Wkr's Comp
2,178
5,856 8,034
101-4140-741.70-20
Cemetery Reg Wages
2,905 16,795 19,700
101-4140-741.71-10
Cemetery Overtime Wages
4,000
3,474 7,474
101-4140-741.72-10
Cemetery Social Security
595
1,250 1,845
101-4140-741.72-20
Cemetery Medicare
138
294
432
101-4140-741.72-30
Cemetery Retirement
323 2,117 2,440
101-4140-741.72-80
Cemetery Worker's Comp
269
798 1,067
101-4110-741.74-85
Cemetery Equipment Rental
23,766 11,729 35,495
Expense
101-2910-729.74-52
Unemployment Insurance
439,002 (146,400) 292,602
101-4310-741.74-85
B & G Equipment Rental
230,000 (63,538) 166,462
To cover the costs for Teamsters assigned to other funds but performed Building/Grounds and Cemetery duties after
those crews were laid-off in August 2010; and to reduce the budgeted allocation for Unemployment Insurance and
Building/Grounds equipment rental.
Note: This does not reduce General Fund's fund balance.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-244 5D.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Barden to concur with the recommendation of Debra
Hoffman, Finance Director, to introduce Budget Amendment 10/11-32 to increase the Federal Law
Enforcement Fund's overtime budget (with associated fringe benefits) to accommodate the transfer of
the General Fund's overtime in excess of the $700,000 in the 2010-2011 budget, as allowed by law.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND
Expense
267-3710-737.71-10
Fed Law Enf Overtime
8,000
178,804
186,804
267-3710-737.72-10
Fed Law Enf Social Security
4,435
11,086
15,521
267-3710-737.72-20
Fed Law Enf Medicare
1,037
2,593
3,630
267-3710-737.72-80
Fed Law Enf Wkr's Comp
1,315
3,288
4,603
Fund Balance
267-0000-390.00-00
Fed Law Enforcement Fund Bal 546,509 (195,771) 350,738
To increase the Federal Law Enforcement Fund's overtime budget (with associated fringe benefits) to accommodate
the transfer of the General Fund's overtime in excess of the $700,000 in the 2010-2011 budget as allowed by law.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth.
Nays
- Webb.
Motion Carried
.
11-245 5E.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Webb to authorize an emergency repair of Gradall #104 by
the only authorized dealer for parts, AIS Construction Equipment, in an amount not to exceed
$27,361.07.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
6A1.
Deleted.
11-246 7.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adopt a resolution congratulating Irma Wells
on her 92nd birthday.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-247 10.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of
Al Rafalski.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-248 11.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Roscoe to authorize the city treasurer to disburse funds as
listed in Warrant 11-16 in the amount of Six Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand, Seven Hundred Seventy-
Nine Dollars and Nine Cents. ($664,779.09)
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Roscoe,
Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Abstain
- Crova.
Motion Carried
.
12.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus
City Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
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 22,
2011.
Publish: September 15, 2011
THE FINAL REGISTRATION DAY FOR THE
INKSTER NOVEMBER 8, 2011 GENERAL ELECTION IS:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011
Residents of the City of Inkster may apply for voter registration at the City Clerk's office,
26215 Trowbridge or any Secretary of State office. City Hall hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., every day except Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday. You must be registered to
exercise your right to vote in any election. If there has been a name change or address
change, please visit the City Clerk's Office at 313.563.9770. Proper identification is
required.
Publish: September 15, 2011
ABSTRACT
WAYNE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 2011-27
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
Regular Meeting of the City Council held Tuesday, September 6, at 8:00 p.m. at Wayne
City Hall, 3355 S. Wayne Rd. Members present: Haidous, McEachern, Dobrowolski,
Rowe, Henley. Member absent: Damitio. Presentation by Rep. Kurt Heise. APPROVED:
minutes of Regular Meeting of August 16, 2011; Bid to Frank's Landscape, Dearborn
Heights $73,599.64 for snow removal; Material Recovery Facility License for Annapolis
Auto Parts, 36597 Annapolis and Broome Auto Parts, 4322 Walker; to continue the past
practice to permit programs of a political nature to be shown on the Government Access
Channel; placing of scarecrows on the streetlights and tree along Michigan Avenue West;
Weed List #8; participation in a study to consolidate the District Courts; listing of 4860
Howe Rd with Diane Remer, Keller Williams Realty; listing of 5206 Woodward with Gail
M. Hodge, Real Estate One-Plymouth; listing of 5169 Niagara with Helen Tomlin-
Glandon, Century 21 Castelli, listing of 31429 Pierce with Pat Rice, RE/MAX Classic;
declaration of accelerated forfeiture of abandoned property; sale of City property #55-
001-02-0002-000 & 55-001-02-0004-000 to Carlos Davila; closure of Wayne Road on
Friday, October 21, 2011 for Wayne High Homecoming Parade; maintenance agreement
with Ricoh Americas Corp. in the amount of $3,888.05 for Parks & Rec. copier; amended
contract with Valet Connections for use of parking structure for $2,500/month; request
from Canton Twp. for permission to tap sanitary sewer for the properties at 3326 & 3366
Hannan Road; declare 4306 Elizabeth & 4523 Woodward hazard/nuisances on an emer-
gency basis; consent calendar. Received and filed Communications and Reports.
Recessed to a closed session at 9:40 p.m. Reconvened in open session at 9:50 p.m.
Adjourned 9:50 p.m.
Publish: September 15, 2011
Matthew K. Miller
City Clerk
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired
and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two
weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the
Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
David Medley, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: September 15, 2011
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-September 6, 2011
A regular study meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton held Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and led the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Eva,
Director Faas, Brad Sharp, Greg Hohenberger, Tom Casari, Bill Serchak, Sean Fletcher, Bob Belair
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by
Bennett, seconded by Williams to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION TOPIC Item 1.
2012 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
The Township's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Report is a dynamic list of current
priorities identified by the senior management staff of the organization. The CIP Report is one component of our asset management sys-
tem. It depicts the current year's approved projects, together with the recommended priorities for the next five (5) years as well as some
known future priorities outside the current plan. It is prudent for the Township to document its needs in order to: 1. Preserve our invest-
ment in all assets owned and/or operated; 2. Ensure reliable service delivery; 3. Ensure safety of our staff, residents, businesses and vis-
itors; 4. Comply with Federal and State mandates; 5. Maintain the quality of life enjoyed by our residents and businesses; and 6. Meet
or exceed the needs and goals of the organization. In 2008, the Michigan Planning, Zoning Enabling Act (P.S. 33) requires communities
to develop a CIP and present it to the local Planning Commission for review. Following the Planning Commission review, the CIP is
presented to the Township Board for adoption. Our CIP Report shall be presented to the Township Board in advance of the annual
budget study session in order that Trustee and resident feedback can be incorporated into budget documents. The priorities identified in
the CIP Report are re-evaluated annually and estimates are updated to reflect the proposed year of the project and/or capital purchase.
Adjourn
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin at 8:00 p.m. to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. - Philip LaJoy,
Supervisor - Terry G. Bennett, Clerk -
Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center
Rd, Canton, MI 48188, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after Board
Approval. Publish: September 15, 2011
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observed how school leadership has imple-
mented new instructional models for eighth-
grademath classes and language arts classes.
The strategies were designed to promote stu-
dent participation in the learning process.
“We're excited to highlight Romulus
Middle School. Teachers have formed a pro-
ductive partnership with school leaders and
administrators to ensure that every student is
experiencing success at Romulus Middle
School,” said Banas. “Treating children like
widgets will not lead to big-picture reform;
we need to let teachers teach.”
Anderson also took part in a roundtable
discussion withmore than a dozen educators
and administrators. Educators discussed the
need to focus attention on raising student
achievement by leveraging community assets
and developing family and community part-
nerships. Romulus representatives
explained how teacher collaboration through
Professional Learning Teams has benefited
the students at Romulus Middle School. The
teachers are using high engagement instruc-
tional strategies that support student learn-
ing. Teachers also meet regularly in small
teams to share successes andproblemsolve.
Anderson said, “What we saw today in the
classrooms at Romulus Middle School exem-
plify how students are beginning to benefit
from the intensive training that your teachers
have undergone. I am confident that this will
have a positive impact on student achieve-
ment inRomulus.”
Romulus Middle School was among 28
schools in Michigan to receive SIG funds.
The $5.3million grant propelled the school to
turn their academic record around using the
transformation model, which includes
improving school leadership, extended
learning time and operating flexibility, a dis-
trict spokesman said.
School
FROM PAGE 1
All smiles
Killian Kenney, 4, of Plymouth was
all smiles last week when he met
Marshall Molar at a presentation of
a $250,000 grant to the Michigan
Department of Community Health
by Delta Dental. Killian and his
fami ly attended Smi le Day at
Comerica Park where the grant
was announced. The grant will be
used to further advance oral health
initiatives across the state, a
spokesperson said. The grand
was announced and presented by
Dr. Thomas Fleszar, president and
CEO of Delta DentalThis program
provides free fluoride varnish treat-
ments to Early Head Start and
Head Start children throughout the
state.
Romulus police blotter
Investigating a home invasion recently
led Romulus police to an entirely different
crime.
Aug. 24:
The Metro PCS at 9271 Wayne
reported a robbery. Witnesses said the crime
was committed by two black males.
Investigation and interviewing witnesses
resulted in detectives arresting two 18-year-
old local males for the incident. Court cases
are pending for both teens.
Aug. 25:
Police received multiple reports
of damages to vehicles and thefts from the
cars parked in the Meadows Subdivision,
located in theEureka/Middlebelt area.
Aug. 26:
Chrysler Corp. employees
reported multiple break-ins to employee
vehicles in the lot at 28475EcorseRoad.
Aug. 27:
A man reported to police that
two unknown black males attempted to car-
jack him near Streamway and Elm Lane.
The man and a passenger were turning
around in the area when they were
approached by the twomales, the victim told
police. The males produced handguns and
demanded the vehicle. As the victim
attempted to drive off he was shot at by the
two males, which resulted in him being
grazed by one of the bullets. Neither occu-
pant of the vehicle was seriously injured.
Detectives are still investigating the incident.
Sept. 1:
Officers responded to a report of
person breaking into a vacant home. Upon
investigation, officers discovered that the
suspects had already fled, and the vacant
homewas being used to growmarijuana.
Sept. 5:
A59-year-oldTaylor resident, who
had her bank card stolen recently, tracked
down the person who was using her card.
The victim found charges at the Marathon
gas station and Big Boy restaurant on
Merriman, along with a room rental at the
Rodeway Inn next to the two businesses.
Officers responded with the victim and
found the suspect still inside the room with
the card in their possession.
The suspect was arrested and the card
was returned to the victim.
Preparations are under way for the 2011
Women's Expo in Canton and organizers
are seeking vendors for the event. Local
merchants with a product or service target-
ed specifically toward women can exhibit
at the upcoming event from 9 a.m. until 1
p.m. Nov. 12 at the Summit on the Park,
located at 46000 Summit Parkway in
Canton.
For detailed vendor information and
application, visit www.Cantonfun.org or call
(734) 394-5460.