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Canton trustees OK demolition of properties

Julie Brown Zoom meeting. ” attorney.
Special Writer Township and state laws allow Nykanen said Lotz Road
for billing of a property owner for Township and state laws allow paving created “significant
Three dangerous buildings not complying with the demoli- for billing of a property owner change in the drainage” on the
will be demolished in Canton tion order within 60 days. The Lotz Road properties. Canton
Township, within 60 days of the township would demolish the for not complying with the demolition Township Supervisor Pat
Nov. 17 unanimous vote of the buildings and then bill the prop- order within 60 days. Williams asked about a nephew
Canton Board of Trustees. erty owner of record. living on-site, as well as a recent
The structures at 43415 Nunu appeared remotely Nov. incident with a car striking one of
Michigan Ave., as well as 880 Lotz 17 with two engineers speaking empty some three years, and offi- needs to go,” added Sneideman. the properties.
Road and 890 Lotz Road, have on his behalf for the 43415 cials briefly noted zoning issues “My thoughts are 60 days” for Nykanen and Wyatt said find-
been cited for structural defi- Michigan Ave. site. Nunu men- impacting potential use. demolition of 43415 Michigan ing contractors for work has been
ciencies and involved in litiga- tioned a brick facade “and “Tearing down the entire Ave., which is on a major com- difficult, in part due to COVID-19,
tion. maybe one or two stores.” structure is not necessary,” mercial thoroughfare in Canton and Wyatt noted she's main-
Building Official Robert Jade Smith, Canton director of Harrington said, but after lengthy Township noted Trustee tained and secured the proper-
Creamer said that communica- municipal services, noted hear- discussion, board members voted Sommer Foster. ties, including mowing grass.
tion with the Michigan Avenue ings on that site started in the unanimously to demolish the Owner of the two Lotz Road Trustees unanimously voted
commercial property owner had spring of 2018 and progressed structure. sites, Jeanne Wyatt, and her to demolish 880 Lotz and 890 Lotz
been unsuccessful. through Michigan courts. Trustee Steven Sneideman attorney, Dave Nykanen, also under terms similar to the
“You haven't talked to us and Attorney John Harrington also asked if the Michigan Avenue spoke that evening. She said she Michigan Avenue property.
that's why you're here. We don't spoke for Nunu on Nov. 17. site was secure, and added he's inherited the properties and also Williams said he anticipates
know what your plans are,” he “We tried every option. We disappointed “that you didn't 870 Lotz Road which is now the judge “will rule in our favor”
told Abraham Nunu, the proper- tried everything,” he said. The have a Plan B ready to go. In my under court jurisdiction, as clari- on the additional Lotz Road site
ty owner, who participated in the Michigan Avenue site has been personal opinion this building fied by Kristin Kolb, township owned by Wyatt.
Health and safety concerns prompt library closure

The Plymouth District Library Board mouthlibrary.org and click on Catalog. get phone notifications rather than
of Trustees has closed the building, in Search for the items you'd like and place email, you can call the library to set up a
light of the newly-issued pandemic a hold on them. If the item is in the cata- pick-up time,” she explained.
warnings from the State of Michigan log, it can be requested - books, movies, “Show up at your appointed time and
Department of Health. music. Users can place a hold on up to take your items off the table under the
“Along with many other local 20 holds on their account or they can tent assigned to you,” she said.
libraries we made this decision to pro- call (734) 453-0750 for help in placing a Continue to visit plymouthlibrary.org
tect our patrons and staff, and to do our hold, Souchock explained. for updates on hours of service in the
part to flatten the ever-rising curve of “Wait for a confirmation email or coming weeks. Send suggestions and
the coronavirus,” explained Library phone call. It may take some time, thoughts to info@plymouthlibrary
Director Carol Souchock. depending on your place in the hold .org
Though the building is closed tem- queue and the current availability of the “As COVID response remains ever-
porarily, contactless services will be items. The notification email has a link changing, we have done out best to
available including the expansion of to set a pick-up time. Choose a tent remain flexible and to provide high
curbside service; reference assistance (there are two), a day, and a time. You quality service for the community,”
by phone, text or email; technology serv- will receive a confirmation email. If you Souchock concluded.
ices including limited public computer
access by appointment, and print servic- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
es; downloadable books, movies, TV November 5, 2020
shows, music; virtual programming for Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
adults, teens and children - live and MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY
repeated on the library YouTube chan- VIA ZOOM MEETING/TELECOMMUNICATIONS
nel; bedtime stories on Facebook Live Carol Souchock Pledge of Allegiance
and book bundles for children. Led by Councilman Wadsworth
The library will also continue to located outside the building.
accept book returns at the receptacles To use the curbside service, go to ply- Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Virginia
Williams
Annual Greens Sale Saturday Absent / Excused: Eva Webb
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
A Holiday Green's Market will is for a variety of holiday greens, crafts, Administrative Staff in Attendance:
planned from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, baked goods and seasonal treats. D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Dudek, Technology
Director
Nov. 28 in downtown Plymouth at The The Walk of Trees display in Kellogg
Gathering, located off Penniman Avenue Park will also be complete for visitors and 1. Agenda
directly across from Kellogg Park. Nov. 28 is also Small Business Saturday, to A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented.
The Green's Market will include some help encourage holiday shopping at local
of the favorite Plymouth Farmers Market merchants throughout the downtown Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams
vendors, providing opportunities to shop area. Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously
2. Minutes
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF ROMULUS A. Res. #20-294 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the minutes from the
RECREATION MASTER PLAN - DRAFT regular meeting held on October 26, 2020
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020 Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams
5:30 PM Nays - None
Motion Carried Unanimously
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Romulus, Recreation Commission will conduct a Public
Hearing meeting on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 5:30 pm. This meeting will be held electroni- 3. Petitioner
cally via Zoom Meeting / Telephone conference for the purpose of taking testimony and to review No petitions for this meeting
the draft Recreation Master Plan.
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
This meeting is held pursuant to Public Act 228(3a)(2) which allows a meeting of a public body to A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson's Report
be conducted electronically in a manner that permits 2-way communication so that members of the
public body can hear and be heard by other members of the public body, and so that public partici- Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams
pants can hear members of the public body and can be heard by members of the public body and Nays - None
other participants during a public comment period. Motion Carried Unanimously
1. Roll Call 5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
2. Approval of Agenda No report from the Mayor
3. Approval of Minutes from 11/17/2020 Recreation Commission Meeting 6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
4. Discussion – Review of the draft Recreation Master Plan. No action items under the Clerk's Report. Clerk Bragg thanked her staff, election workers, road clerks, and
5. Public Comment volunteers for their hard work in making the November 3rd election a success. The Clerk also wanted to
6. Adjournment dispel any negative narrating around the counting of ballots and reassured the public and listening audience
that every ballot received by 8pm Election Day was counted.
TO JOIN THE ZOOM MEETING:
Click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87214540976, Meeting ID: 872 1454 0976 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
No report from the Treasurer
Topic: PARKS AND RECREATION PUBLIC HEARING MEETING TO REVIEW THE 8. Public Comment - Citizens are to limit their comments to three (3) minutes. All citizens wishing to speak
RECREATION MASTER PLAN DRAFT. will be heard.
Time: December 15, 2020 at 5:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) A resident commented to see if there was an update around an engine breaking ordinance for the city. The
same resident also inquired if any members of the City Council were aware of the traffic study being con-
TO JOIN THE MEETING BY PHONE: ducted by Amazon.
1. Call the teleconferencing number One tap mobile +13126266799, US(Chicago), +16465588656,
US (New York) 9. Unfinished Business
No Unfinished Business this meeting
When prompted, enter the Meeting ID: 872 1454 0976, followed by # sign to be connected.
10. New Business
Councilwoman Williams acknowledged the letter written in the Belleville Independent by outgoing judge
Members of the public wishing to participate in the Meeting may do so in the ‘public comment’ sec- David Parrot
tion of the meeting. The "raised-hand" method will be used to acknowledge those wishing to speak.
Press *9 to “Raise Hand” from your phone: or click the “Raise Hand” icon if participating 11. Communication
online/through the app. Councilwoman Williams mentioned an email received from the city attorney in reference to minutes from
the Property Disposition Meeting and the subsequent council action on 7/23/2018. She inquired to see if
Tanya Cofield other council members received the email and if they were aware of the determination from the Property
Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator City of Romulus Disposition Meeting.
11111 Wayne Road
Romulus, MI 48174 12. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to adjourn the meeting at 7:57pm
734-955-4521
tcofield@romulusgov.com Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams
Nays - None
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 228 of 2020 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA Abstain - Webb
15.263 et seq., and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requir- Motion Carried
ing aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Recreation Department by writing or call-
ing Tanya Cofield, Parks & Recreation Program Coordinator, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
48174; 734-941-8665. copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on November 5, 2020.

A copy of this notice will be posted on the City Website at www.romulusgov.com
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
Posted: November 16, 2020 City of Romulus, Michigan
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