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Westland man is now

charged with murder

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy of a dead body, obstruction of justice,
has charged Anthony Kesteloot, 25, with removing a dead body, failure to report a
murder in the death of Olivia Rossi, 23, of dead body and tampering with evidence
Westland. in a criminal case. At his arraignment,
Rossi's body was found Aug. 23, 2019 in Kesteloot was given a $100,000 cash/sure-
a creek at Hines Park after officers were ty bond and he has remained housed in
directed to the site by Kesteloot. The the Wayne County Jail since that court Welcome back
defendant was reportedly the last person date. Members of Eta Iota Omega Chapter from Inkster hosted the Second annual
to see Rossi, having picked her up in his Kesteloot was arraigned on the mur- Pick Carpet Affair Aug. 26 at Daly Elementary School in Inkster and celebrated
truck at her home at about 10 p.m. Aug. der charge by video last Tuesday before the first day of school by greeting 200 students with a round of applause and
18, 2019. Prosecutors allege that 18th District Court Judge Sandra high fives. The students received educational materials about historically Black
Kesteloot and Rossi went to his home on Cicirelli. He was scheduled for a prelimi- colleges and universities and Black Greek letter organizations. Healthy snacks
the in the 29150 block of Manchester in nary examination on the charges Jan. 30. were donated to each classroom and the staff members received care packages
Westland where she died. Kesteloot was That court appearance is also scheduled as tokens of appreciation from the sorority members.
charged Aug. 26, 2019 with disinterment before Cicirelli.
Wayne seeking donations for city Veterans’ Memorial

Donations to the Wayne Veterans ” would not be enjoying the freedom we have
Memorial project in Wayne are still being Wayne officials offered the site near today without their sacrifice," the statement
accepted. continued.
The memorial will specifically honor city hall for the Wayne Veterans Memorial. Donations are being accepted at Wayne
veterans and will be installed on the south City Hall, 3355 South Wayne Road in
side of Wayne City Hall as part of the UAW Wayne officials offered the site near city The memorial will be "a lasting tribute Wayne, 48184. Checks can be made payable
Local 845 relocation to the city. hall for the Wayne Veterans Memorial and for the many veterans who served their to City of Wayne with Veterans Memorial in
While $26,000 in donations was collected began a fundraising drive to pay for the country," according to literature distributed the memo line and mailed to the address
by the city last year for repairs to the Peace moving and installation of the structure. by the city. above, Attention: Director of Community
Memorial located in the Michigan Avenue They need another $50,000 to completely "Many of these brave souls died, were Development Lori Gouin.
median near the city library, donors sought fund the project, according to a statement declared missing in action, or taken prison- For more information or questions about
a project specific to honoring veterans who from city offices and hope to break ground er of war. It is incumbent on all to honor our the project, contact Gouin at (734) 722-2002
served in the military. When the UAW on the construction this spring. The funds veterans, both past and present, as we or lgouin@cityofwayne.com.
opted to relocate to the Wayne Road build- will be used for preparing the groundwork,
ing, union officials sought a location to relo- pouring concrete, relocating and installing CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
cate the veterans memorial currently at the existing monument along with a flag- REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
their Canton Township union offices. pole and benches.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2020 for the following:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING QUALIFIED RENTAL/EVENT SERVICE VENDORS
January 6, 2020
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid-
The Meeting was called to Order at 7:44 p.m. by Chairperson Tina Talley. netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a
Pledge of Allegiance sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of pro-
posal opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on
Roll Call the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Present: Kathy Abdo, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
Williams MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Absent / Excused: Mayor Pro Tem John Barden
Administrative Officials in Attendance: Publish 1/23/2020 CN2010 - 012320 2.5 x 4.475
Leroy Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Administrative Staff: City Attorney Steve Hitchcock? Chief of Staff Julie Wojtylko, Deputy Clerk CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Robin R. Underwood REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
1. Agenda
A. Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Agenda as presented. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
Motion Carried Unanimously. proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2020 for the following:
2. Minutes
A. Res. #20-001 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the WARREN ROAD PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE CONSTRUCTION
Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on December 23, 2019. Motion Carried Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid-
Unanimously. netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a
3. Petitioner - None. sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of pro-
4. Chairperson's Report, Tina Talley, Councilwoman posal opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on
Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Chairperson's Report. the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
A. Res. #20-002 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with
Administration and award Bid ITB 19/20-08 to the most responsive and responsible bid- Publish 1/23/2020 CN2011 - 012320 2.5 x 4.475
der, Valk Manufacturing Company, for the guaranteed three (3) month fixed pricing under-
body scraper blades for the City of Romulus, DPW in the amount of $27,744.00. Motion
Carried Unanimously. LEGAL NOTICE
B. Res. #20-003 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with
Administration and authorize the DPW to dispose and auction one (1) HP Designjet Large 1954 PA 188 PROCEEDINGS
Format Printer, Scanner and Copier with proceeds from this equipment will be placed in NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING
the Water and Sewer Machinery and Equipment. Motion Carried Unanimously.
C. Res. #20-004 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Virginia Williams to Table the Re- Charter Township of Plymouth
appointments of Daniel McAnally and James Crova to the Planning Commission until the Wayne County, Michigan
next City Council meeting on January 13, 2020.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Kathy Abdo, Eva Webb, Virginia Williams TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH,
Nays - Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:
Motion Failed.
Res. #20-005 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the
the administration and approve the re-appointments of Daniel McAnally and James Crova record owners of land whose front footage constitutes more than 50% of the total front footage of the hereinafter
to the City of Romulus Planning Commission with a three year term to expire on January described Special Assessment District, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Plymouth proposes a road
31, 2023. pavement reconstruction project in Plymouth Notch Subdivision along Litchfield Dr and Litchfield Ct, and to
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Williams create a Special Assessment for the recovery of the cost thereof by Special Assessment against the properties ben-
Nays - None efited therein.
Abstain - Eva Webb
Motion Carried. Notice is hereby given to all persons interested, that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of
D. Res. #20-006 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with Plymouth has tentatively declared its intention to make the hereinafter described improvement:
Administration and introduce Budget Amendment 19/20-12 for the 2020 Sidewalk
Program design work for Van Born Road. Motion Carried Unanimously. The proposed improvement to the existing two-lane concrete local roadway with
integral curb and gutter shall consist of full reconstruction, including, removal and
FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT NAME CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED replacement of concrete pavement, aggregate base placement, underdrain installa-
ACCOUNT NO. BUDGET BUDGET tion, addition of storm sewer and catch basins where required within the pavement,
Public Safety and miscellaneous driveway approach work and sidewalk ramp modification as
Revenue necessary to facilitate the road reconstruction, or as required by Wayne County.
205-333-675.003 Donations-Grants-Local - $3,834 $3834 The project commences at the east right-of-way line of McClumpha Road and pro-
Expense ceeds eastward on Litchfield Drive for approximately 1,350 feet to a dead end. The
205-336-730.000 Operating Supplies $50,200 $3834 $54,034 project also proceeds north from Litchfield Drive along Litchfield Court for
approximately 185 feet to terminus.
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
A. Res. #20-007 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the request for That it has further been tentatively determined that the following described lots and parcels of land will special-
a Public Hearing from City Assessor, Julie Albert on 1-13-2020 at 6:00 pm. Motion ly benefit from said improvements and will constitute a Special Assessment District against which the cost of
Carried Unanimously. said improvement shall be assessed:
B. Res. #20-008 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve a Memorial
Resolution for Roland Lee Nettle. The district limit for frontage along Litchfield Drive and Litchfield Court consists
Motion Carried Unanimously. of Lots 1 through 30 of the Plymouth Notch Subdivision located in the Northeast
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - None. ¼ of Section 33, T.1S, R.8E, of Plymouth Township, Wayne County, Michigan.
8. Boards and Commissions Report
For the Record: Romulus Officers Compensation Chairperson, Carole Bales, addressed
the Council PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Plymouth shall meet
A. Res. #20-009 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to reject the on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Rd,
Romulus Officers Compensation Report. Plymouth, Michigan 48170, for the purpose of reviewing said proposed Special Assessment District, and hear-
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Wadsworth, Webb ing objections to the improvement, creation of the Special Assessment District, and the assessment thereon. All
Nays - Roscoe, Talley, Williams persons may then and there appear and make any objections they may have to such improvement and assessment.
Motion Failed. Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the amount, if any, of the special assessment
9. Public Comment - One (1) resident addressed City Council. to the state tax tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or agent thereof, may appear in person at the hearing, or
10. Unfinished Business may file an appearance or protest by letter. All parties or agents appearing in person at the hearing for purposes
Councilwoman Abdo addressed Mayor and Council recommending that appointments to of protest should request the appearance be entered into the record of the meeting.
Boards and Commissions be acted on individually.
Councilwoman Roscoe stated that it is the Mayor's discretion, under his report, to consider PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the estimate of cost and recommendations of the engineer
presenting future recommendations, separately. for said proposed Special Assessment District have been filed with the Township and are available for public
The Mayor acknowledged all and stated it will be taken under consideration in the future. examination at the office of the Township Clerk. The estimate of cost of such project is currently in the amount
11. New Business - None. of $990,000.
12. Communication
Councilwoman Williams asked if a Retirement Committee will be created by Administration. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that periodic redetermination of costs for the proposed Special
13. Adjournment Assessment District may be necessary and may be made without further notice to the record owners or parties in
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 interest in the property.
p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously. ___________________________
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to Jerry Vorva, Clerk
be a true copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Romulus City Council held on January Charter Township of Plymouth
6, 2020. 9955 North Haggerty Road
Plymouth, Michigan 48170
(734) 354-3224
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk Publish: January 16, 2020
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