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Technical assist

Winners from the second annual Canton Technology Committee App-a-thon, as well as the Judges, are shown here with their prizes and certificates. The theme of the 2024
Canton App-a-thon focused on how to utilize technology to assist residents. The participants were spot-on in creating apps for speaking to each other during crisis, translat-
ing documents and finding information on happenings in Canton. This year's Judges, included: Canton Supervisor Graham-Hudak, Trustee Tania Ganguly, Abdullah
Ahmet, Chris Falco, Winston Koo, and Victor Ibegbu.

To subscribe to The Eagle visit www.associatednewspapers.net. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 11, 2023
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Pledge of Allegiance
January 18, 2024 Roll Call
Northville Charter Township Mayor Pro Tem John Barden called the Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
44405 Six Mile Road Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, Virginia Williams
Northville, MI 48168 Absent / Excused: William Wadsworth, Eva Webb
248-662-0498 Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Robert McCraight, Mayor
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for
activities to be undertaken by the Michigan International Technology Center (MITC): Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
44065 Six Mile Road D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City
Northville, MI 48168 Attorney; Jennifer Madison - Assistant Technology Services Director; Kevin Losen - H.R. Director
Email: kheise@plymouthtwp.org 1. Agenda
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
2. Minutes
On or about February 2, 2024 the Northville Charter Township will authorize the Michigan International Technology Center to
submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Project
Funding (CPF) Grants funds under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, as amended, to undertake a project known as 5 A. Res. #23-317 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes from the
Mile Sanitary Sewer for the purpose of the installation of sanitary sewer along a 0.79 km (0.5 mi) long stretch of 5 Mile Road Regular Meeting held on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.
between a point 485 m (1,591 ft) west of Ridge Road and a point 305 m (1,001 ft) east of Ridge Road where the new sanitary B. Res. #23-318 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Minutes from the
sewer line will connect with existing sanitary sewer line and the current Western Township's Utility Authority (WTUA) inter- Special Meeting-Study Session held on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the
ceptor. Quarterly Investment Report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley Abstain - Virginia
The Project Area east of Ridge Road presently contains a 30 cm (12-in) diameter sewer line that will be upgraded to 46 cm (18
in) diameter sewer line, while 15 cm (6-in) force main will be installed along the Project Area west of Ridge Road. Planned Williams Motion Carried
ground disturbing activity involves the excavation of previously dug and new sewer line trenching, the removal of any road mate- 3. Petitioner
rials, drainage ditches, culverts, and/or other obstructions in order to reach appropriate depth, and the replacement of the same A. Res. #23-319 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the 2024 Annual
materials following sanitary sewer installation. MLK Day Community March on January 15, 2024, and the closure of Wick Road from Ozga Street
to Tobine Rd. and the closure of Tobine Road to the Romulus High School for the march.
All Project activities will be contained to the current 5 Mile Road or CSX Railroad grade and right-of-way. The sanitary sewer Motion Carried Unanimously.
will also cross the Johnson Drain. The force main is expected to be installed using directional drill methods. The railroad cross- B. Res. #23-320 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to vacate the entire east-west
ing is anticipated to be installed using jack and bore methods. These methods are used to be minimally invasive to the construc- alley in the Detroit Industrial Center Subdivision, South of Ecorse Rd. between Craig Ave. and
tion area and will avoid impacts to the wetland surrounding the Johnson Drain. The replacement of the existing 12-inch diame-
ter sewer line with new 18-inch diameter sewer will be done using open cut methods. The open cut area will require minor Elmview Ave. abutting Lots 13 to 19 inclusive, Lots 20 to 22, Lots 23-25 inclusive, the east and
impacts to the edge of an existing wetland east of Ridge Road. The wetland impacts are anticipated to be permitting by the west 1/2 of Lots 26 to 36 inclusive, and Lots 131 to 141 inclusive, located in the N.W. 1/4 Section 8
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Native plantings will be used to restore the site after of the City of Romulus, County of Wayne, retaining all utility easements of record and a
construction. 12-foot utility easement. Motion Carried Unanimously.
C. Res. #23-321 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Virginia Williams to vacate the entire north-
Mitigation measures will also be in place to prevent the loss of habitat for the Indiana Bat and Northern Long Eared Bat, and the south alley in the Osberg Airport Estates Subdivision, West of Loraine Ave., South of Lorman Ave.
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (EMR). Tree clearing of trees greater than 3-inches in diameter will only be done during the to terminus, abutting Lots 120 to 127, located in the S.W. 1/4 Section 13 of the City of Romulus,
inactive season from September through April for the protection of the bat species, and wildlife friendly erosion control products County of Wayne, retaining all utility easements of record and a 12-foot utility easement.
will be used for the protection of EMR.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
The project will provide sanitary sewer connections for future development along the corridor, which has been designated as a 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
high technology corridor. The project is primarily funded through HUD's Community Project Funding program, which is pro- State Representative Dylan Wegela addressed the City Council and gave a district update on the
viding a $2 million grant to the program. The remainder of the matching funds will be provided by Plymouth and Northville recent actions of the State legislature.
Townships. Res. #23-322 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the
recommendation of the Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a newly
ratified collective bargaining agreement between the City of Romulus and the Police Officers Labor
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Council of Michigan, replacing the previous agreement which expired on June 30, 2023. The new
ratified agreement is to be effective July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028. Motion Carried Unanimously.
The Northville Charter Township has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment.
Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept thee Chairperson's Report.
Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Northville Township Hall, Motion Carried Unanimously.
44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168 and may be examined or copied weekday's 8 A.M to 4:30 P.M. 5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor
A. Res. #23-323 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the
PUBLIC COMMENTS Administration and consent to piggyback on the Omnia Partners Contract 01-152 for the purchase of
Barracuda cloud-based management tools for email security from Zones, LLC., at a total cost of
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Northville Charter Township, 44405 Six Mile $29,232.00 with an annual subscription for the life of the product or until such time the City no
Road, Northville, MI 48168, Attention: Bob Belair, Director of Public Services. Comments may also be submitted via email at
bbelair@twp.northville.mu.us. All comments received by February 2, 2024 will be considered by the Northville Charter longer wishes to participate or budget for this expenditure. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Township prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are Res. #23-324 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to adopt a memorial resolution
addressing. for the family of Brian Smith. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
RELEASE OF FUNDS A. Res. #23-325 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Study Session
Request for Monday, January 22, 2024, at 6:15 p.m. for the Audit Presentation by Plante Moran.
The Northville Charter Township certifies to HUD that Mark J. Abbo in his capacity as Township Supervisor consents to accept Motion Carried Unanimously.
the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review 7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under
NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Michigan International Technology Center to use Program funds. 8. Public Comment - None
9. Unfinished Business - None
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS 10. New Business - None
11. Warrant
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Northville Charter Township's certification for a period of fifteen days A. Res. #23-326 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 23-23 for
following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the checks presented in the amount of $1,650,862.84. Motion Carried Unanimously.
following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Northville Charter Township; (b) the 12. Communication - Please see the Clerk's Office for a complete copy of the Minutes
Northville Charter Township has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR 13. Adjournment
part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a
release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m.
the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accor- Motion Carried Unanimously.
dance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the U. S. Department of Housing and I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the
Urban Development-Detroit Field Office, Keith E. Hernandez, Director, Community Planning and Development at minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Romulus City Council held on December 11, 2023.
DetroitCPD@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Mark J. Abbo, Northville Township Supervisor, Certifying Officer
Northville Charter Township Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
44405 Six Mile Road
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