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In Inkster
The Inkster Democratic Club is sponsor-
ing its 3rd Annual Celebration of Peace in
honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at New
Birth Baptist Church, 27628 Avondale, in
Inkster.
According to Curtisene Barge, the MLK
Committee chairperson, the keynote speaker
will beCivil Rights Attorney Carl Edwards.
“There will be some awesome soloists and
exciting praise dancers, too,” she said.
The celebration is free and open to the
public.
“Please join us as we celebrate the legacy
of Dr. King. We're going to have a great time,”
Barge added.
For more information, contact Barge at
(313) 510-6059
InNorthville
Students across Northville Public Schools
will honor Dr. MartinLuther King, Jr.'s, legacy
of equality, unity, fairness and respect
through a variety of meaningful activities
planned for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on
Jan. 16. The district-wide theme of this year's
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day student activities
is “Walk in theFootsteps of Dr. King.”
“Every day in our community and our
schools we do our best to follow in Dr. King's
footsteps and live by the principles he
taught,” said LynneMossoian, director of spe-
cial services for Northville Public Schools
and chairperson of the school district Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day Planning Committee.
“We hope the activities our students and staff
take part in on Jan. 16 will provide an oppor-
tunity for all of us to remember Dr. King's
legacy of peace, unity and service to others.”
In classrooms across Northville's 11 school
buildings, students will reflect on Dr. King's
message of peace and equality through
teacher-led activities that include book talks,
selected speeches, writing reflections, art
projects, skits and discussions about how Dr.
King's work changed our country. The lessons
and activities are designed to align with cur-
riculumstandards at each level.
“We hope this day devoted to Dr. King will
remind us all that wemust work together and
help one another if we ever expect to under-
stand one another and build bridges that lead
to broader ranges of diversity awareness and
deeper levels of cross-cultural competen-
cies,” said Scott Snyder, principal of Silver
Springs Elementary School, where activities
have been planned by grade level to help stu-
dents learn about Dr. King andhis legacy.
In addition to classroom lessons, several
buildings have school-wide activities planned
for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. At Amerman
Elementary School, students will be asked to
applywhat they have learned about Dr. King's
principles to complete the statement, “I have
a dream…” and stories, poems and drawings
created by students will be shared through
the school's video morning announcements.
Thornton Creek Elementary School students
will trace and cut out their footprints and
include a story, poem or drawing that reflects
their understanding of Dr. King's life and
legacy. The footprints will then be displayed
throughout the school building. Hillside
Middle school sixth grade students will write
essays based on the theme “Walk in the
Footsteps of Dr. King” that will be displayed
and recognized school-wide. Students at the
district's special education center program at
Cooke School will attend a school-wide
assembly where they will view a video about
Dr. King's life and have an opportunity to
share their original artwork and writings
about Dr. King.
“There is great value in ensuring that our
young people understand the impact of Dr.
King's messages of peace, unity and equality
not only on our society, but around the
world,” said Rob Watson, principal of
Northville High School, where all of the
school's social studies classes will take time
onMartinLuther King, Jr. Day to examineDr.
King's place inhistory.
“The meaningful ways in which students,
teachers and staff are giving thought to the
principles taught by Dr. King are important,”
said Northville Superintendent Mary Kay
Gallagher. “It is our hope that these experi-
ences on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will
serve as a reminder to all of us that the jour-
ney toward greater understanding and
respect for one another is both worthwhile
and ongoing.”
InRomulus
One of the largest celebrations honoring
the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will take
place in Romulus beginning at 7 a.m. Jan. 16.
The City of Romulus, Romulus Community
Schools, Romulus Ministerial Alliance and
the community will pay tribute to the late
Rev. Kingwith amarch and celebration.
Parking for the event will be available at
Romulus High School, 9650 Wayne Road,
where shuttles will provide transportation to
Cory School at 35200 Smith Road, off Wayne
Road. There will be refreshments and a short
programbefore themarchbegins at 8 a.m.
Participants will walk south down Wayne
Road to theHigh School, where a continental
breakfast will be served from8 to 9:15 a.m.
At 9:15 a.m., a program of celebration and
tribute will take place held in the High
School auditorium. This year, the keynote
speaker is David Merrit, entrepreneur and
former University of Michigan basketball
captain.
Some of the dignitaries invited to the
event include State Sen. Glenn Anderson,
Wayne County Trustee Raymond Basham,
Cong. John Conyers, Cong. John Dingell,
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano,
State Rep. Douglas Geiss, State Sen. Hoon-
Yung Hopgood, Romulus elected officials,
Romulus board of education officials and the
judges fromthe 34thDistrict Court.
For further information, contact City Clerk
Ellen Craig-Bragg (734) 955-4545 or the Rev.
ArthurWillis (313) 701-2423.
InWestland
The City of Westland will mark the annual
Martin Luther King Ceremony beginning at 9
a.m. Jan. 16 at the Westland Friendship
Center, located at 1119N. Newburgh between
Ford andMarquette.
The public is invited to attend this free
event and honor the life and legacy of Dr.
Martin Luther King. Kevin Buford will be the
master of ceremonies.
This year will mark the 14th celebration of
Dr. King's legacy and promises uplifting per-
formances and inspiring words, according to
the office of Mayor William R. Wild. Students
of the Wayne-Westland School District have
been invited to enter various creative proj-
ects honoring Dr. King, which will be on dis-
play. Also planned are musical selections by
the John Glenn and Wayne Memorial high
school choirs. Anthony Lucas, a historical
presenter from Henry Ford Greenfield
Village, will be delivering excerpts from Dr.
King's most famous speeches. The invocation
will be delivered by Suffragan Bishop Luke
A. McClendon, pastor of Christ Temple
Apostolic Church. A slide show commemorat-
ing the unveiling of the national monument
honoringDr. King's lifewill be shown.
“In August 2011, the Martin Luther King,
Jr. Memorial opened in Washington, D.C. and
the monument is a true tribute to the monu-
mental changes that Dr. King has brought to
thisworld,” saidWild.
Attendees are invited to enjoy light
refreshments that will be served following
the ceremony.
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2
January 12, 2012
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 27, 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, Linda Choate, William Crova, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth, Eva
Webb.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Alan R. Lambert, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1. Moved by Barden, seconded by Roscoe to accept the agenda as amended.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
11-369 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crova to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held December 12, 2011.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe,
Wadsworth.
Nays
- Barden.
Abstain
- Webb.
Motion Carried.
4.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to accept the chairperson's report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5A.
Deleted.
11-370 5B.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Wadsworth to adopt a resolution authorizing the mayor and clerk to
enter into the Inter-Governmental Agreement between the City of Romulus and Wayne County for the Wayne
Road resurfacing project from Ecorse to Van Born Road. Cost not to exceed $93,000.00.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
-
Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
11-371 5C
. Moved by Choate, seconded by Wadsworth to concur with the recommendation of Debra Hoffman,
Finance Director, to introduce Budget Amendment 11/12-06 to correct the carry-forward balances for the 2010
programs.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
COMM. DEV. BLOCK GRANT
Expense
252-2250-722.85-36
Senior Services 10-24-05A 22,800
(2,541)
20,259
252-2250-722.85-39
Boys & Girls Club 10-24-05D 9,000
(6,624)
2,376
Revenue
252-2250-512.50-10
Grant Revenue - Federal 569,433
(9,165)
560,268
To correct the carry forward balances for the 2010 programs.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
11-372 5D.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Webb to concur with the recommendation of Debra Hoffman, Finance
Director, to introduce Budget Amendment 11/12-07 to reduce the allocations for the 2011 programs.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
COMM. DEV. BLOCK GRANT
Expense
252-2250-722.85-42
Senior Services 11-24-05A 32,000 (28,138)
3,862
252-2250-722.85-43
Housing Rehab 11-24-14A01 30,000
(3,337)
26,663
252-2250-722.85-44
Sr. Minor Repair 11-24-14A03 3,000
(3,000)
0
252-2250-722.85-45
Boys & Girls Club 11-24-05D 8,000
(8,000)
0
Revenue
252-2250-512.50-10
Grant Revenue - Federal
560,268
(42,475) 517,793
To reduce the allocations for the 2011 programs.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
11-373 5E.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Barden to approve the Sub-Recipient Agreement Community
Development Block Grant Program from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2016.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
11-374 6A1.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Roscoe to approve second reading and final adoption of Budget
Amendment 11/12-5, Major Roads - introduced at the Council meeting of December 12, 2011.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
11-375 6A2.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to schedule a study session to discuss proposed changes
to Chapter 10 (Emergency Management) of the Romulus Code of Ordinances on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 7:00
p.m. to be held in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova,
Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6C.
Carole Bales, Chairwoman of the Officers Compensation Commission, presented a report from the Officers
Compensation Commission meeting of December 13, 2011. A complete copy of the minutes from said meeting
are on file in the City Clerk's office.No action taken by Council.
11-376 9.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to request the administration to have the Department of
Public Works flood the ice rink at Five Points.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe,
Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
11-377 10A
. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Barden to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of
Lawrence Mitton.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
-
None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
11-378 10B.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Webb to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Lynnette
Frayer.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
11-379 10C.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Ruth
Miller.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
11-380 11.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Choate to authorize the city treasurer to disburse funds as listed in
Warrant 11-24 in the amount of Three Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand, Four Hundred Sixty-One Dollars and
Fourteen Cents ($335,461.14)
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
12.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, 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 December 27, 2011.
Published: January 12, 2012
CITY OF ROMULUS
NOTICE OF
Public Hearing and Proposed Program Statement
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
Pursuant to federal guidelines, the City of Romulus is scheduling a Public Hearing on Monday
, February
6, 2012
for the purpose of receiving comments or suggestions regarding projects for the fiscal year
2011/2012 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) Program. The CITY OF ROMU-
LUS expects to receive an ESTIMATED $212,000 plus an additional $20,000 for Housing Rehabilitation.
The primary objectives of the Federal HUD CDBG program are to assist low to moderate income
families directly or to provide benefits in areas where 51% of the residents are low to moderate income,
such as replacing the urban infrastructure of streets, improve recreational facilities and programs and
assist in meeting special needs of the elderly and physically disabled.
The following projects, subject to the Public Hearing Process, have been proposed and will meet
HUD objectives by benefiting low and moderate-income families, preserving deteriorating housing stock
and enhancing parks and public facilities.
FY 2012/2013 Proposed Projects
ESTIMATED
RECEIVED From
ACTIVITY/Location:
CDBGALLOCATION: * Program Income:
Senior Services -
Citywide
$12,000
36525 Bibbins
Chore/minor home repair services,
Transportation, education,
Recreation & staffing
Senior Center - Partial Bond Payment
$200,000
*$40,400 T. $240,400
36525 Bibbins, Romulus, MI 48174
Year nine of a ten year pre-commitment
of the City of Romulus CDBG allocation
to pay for the $3.4 mil bonded construction.
CDBG funds were pre-committed until 2013
(with an estimated reduced allocation
of 5% annually)
Administration (10%)
____$ 0___
$ 0
$212,000.00
*$40,400
Housing Rehabilitation /HOME funds
20,000.00
TOTAL
ESTIMATED
Allocation:
$ 20,000.00
*In addition, the city *anticipates receiving approximately $40,400 in Program Income received through
repayment of housing rehabilitation liens, to be used for additional senior center bond payment and emer-
gency housing rehabilitations if additional funds are received.
The City of Romulus will also apply for $20,000 through the Wayne County HOME program to contin-
ue the housing rehabilitation program, as indicated above.
All interested parties, organizations, agencies or individuals are invited to submit a “Request for
Funding” or comment on the Proposed Projects at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. For further informa-
tion, contact the Economic Development Department, City of Romulus, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI
48174.
Publish: January 12, 2012
NOTICE
CITY OF ROMULUS
ACCEPTING LETTERS OF INTEREST
Notice is hereby given that letters of interest will be accepted from citizens who are interested in serving on the
City of Romulus Charter Commission. Please send any letters of interest to: City of Romulus Clerk's Office,
11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 by January 31, 2012.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
Publish:
12- 29-11
01-12-12
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: January 12, 2012
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