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Council changes public question procedure

Romulus City Council mem- administration answers those ” there and I'm not going to debate
bers will tweak the way they under unfinished business, I don't want our people. If a topic comes up and
respond to citizens' comments which is the next agenda item. the chair asks me to look into it
after actions they took at the reg- Williams said she looked into citizens to think we and we have an answer-that's
ular meeting recently. when the practice was changed are ignoring them. great. If we don't, I'm going to give
Councilwoman Virginia and could not find a formal vote you a thorough report, like we
Williams requested a resolution on it. Through her resolution, do, and let us investigate to
to respond to citizens' comments council or administration could Councilwoman Eva Webb respond as quickly-and accurate- report back. It may be under
during that section of the agenda, respond right away. agreed. She also wanted it ly-as possible. unfinished business, it may be a
rather than later in the meeting The council voted 5-1 in sup- known that responding during “We're here to provide infor- letter, it may be a legal docu-
under the unfinished business port, with Councilwoman Tina the public comments portion of mation and accurate facts, and ment, if it's an employee issue,”
agenda item. Talley voting against and Council the agenda isn't always practical. that's what we're going to contin- he said.
“We are elected to serve the President John Barden absent. “If we are not qualified to ue to do. What I'll try to do is take “I understand a lot of citizens
citizens of the city,” she said. “As The lack of a formal action to answer to a resident's question requests that come in and pro- have requests. It's our job to hear
a reminder to this council, we change the agenda in the first and if a department head is not vide factual stuff back,” he said. them out and direct them where
must not forget that this is a place indicated that none was here, I don't want our citizens to He also noted that the podium they need to be,” he added. “My
council meeting and we are rep- needed this time, however, think we are ignoring them,” said was not necessarily a place to intention is to answer it accu-
resenting the city as well as the according to Councilman Webb. “Sometimes we don't have debate with the public and it can rately and still try to respond
residents.” William Wadsworth. the answers. The only thing we take time to look into citizen under unfinished business
Normally, citizens voice con- “We don't need a resolution to can do is get the information.” questions or concerns and report whenever it's professionally
cerns or ask questions under the do this,” he said. “We can just Mayor Leroy Burcroff said it back. done and if [the answer] is not
citizens' comments section of the respond to the public as they was always the intent of the “What I don't want to do is dis- available, we'll get back at what-
agenda and the council or speak.” council and administration to respect peoples' time that are ever time is appropriate.”
Public invited to sign new library steel beam

Construction of the new Belleville invitation to the public to become a per- just prior to the 12:30 meeting of the the board for their personal donations to
Area District Library will include a manent part of the construction during a Friends of the Library. To sign, individu- the library, which totaled $1,007.16. That
unique opportunity this Saturday. recent meeting of the Van Buren als will have to wear a hard hat into the amount, she said, was from the trustees
Members of the community are invit- Township Board of Trustees. Peters told construction zone and will need to use a and did not include any tax funds.
ed to sign their names on a steel beam to the board members and audience that special pen. She said that Van Buren Township
be used in construction of the building in the library board had first considered The steel columns are located near will be acknowledged on the donor wall
downtown Belleville. The library will having only elected officials from the the entrance to the new building, and to be erected as a permanent fixture in
serve Belleville, Van Buren and Sumpter three communities sign the beam, but will be covered and inside walls when the new library. Donations to date have
townships. opted to invite the entire community as it construction is complete. reached $300,000 of the $400,000 goal set
Sharon Peters, president of the is "the people's building." Peters also thanked the members of by the library board, she added.
Library Board of Trustees, issued the The signings will begin at 11:30 a.m.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Address have to do our part to fight against that.” ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Burcroff said the city is working with
organizations like SEMCOG, the school dis- Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, February 14, 2019 at 7:00
FROM PAGE 1 trict, SEMCA, Aerotropolis as well as PM. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center
Road, Canton, MI 48188.
neighboring communities to build on suc-
right track. cesses and further push the region for- 7:00 P.M.
Burcroff also pointed out several major ward. Call to Order
grants the city received last year, including “We can't do it alone. We're just one com- Pledge of Allegiance
a $1.5 million SAFER grant, awards from munity,” he said. “It takes a team; it takes a
FEMA, the Beaumont Foundation, a $1.5 cooperative effort with all these partners. Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Greg Greco and James Malinowski.
Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
million storm water enhancement grant We need everyone working together to
and more that will help improve public make us a better community and a better Approval of Agenda
safety services and provide additional region.” Approval of Minutes:
services to the city. Last year, Romulus This year will be one of potential for the JANUARY 10th, 2019 Meeting Minutes
formed a Public Safety Foundation to raise community, he said. He anticipated General Calendar:
funds for additional equipment for the launching a new source of revenue that 1. Applicant Pat Williams, Township Supervisor, for property located at 41500 Warren Road, on the north side of
departments. would help fund city parks. Construction at Warren between North Lilley and Haggerty Road, Zoning R-5, appealing Section 2.16 C Exceptions to Height
“We're trying to get innovative and cre- the 34th District Court building, which Standards (setbacks due to additional height) Parcel ID 71-041-99-0006-000, 71-041-99-0003-000, and 71-041-99-
0004-000 (Planning)
ative to get other funding so we're provid- broke ground last year, is already well
ing services and not reaching into the resi- under way. The city is also developing a Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to the
Charter Township of Canton, Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
dents' pockets,” he said. new strategic plan for the nearly 1,000
Partnerships were also important. acres of vacant land near I-94 and Vining CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
Romulus joined 18 other communities roads. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations, aux-
through the Conference of Western Wayne, Given the advantages the community iliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact
Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.
St. Mary's Hospital and Growth Works, with has with its relatively low tax rate, proximi- Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
funding from Lansing on a project coordi- ty to major cities, position near transporta- A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org CN1808 - 012419 2.5 x 4.511
nated through Wayne County that will help tion hubs and quality of services, he said
people impacted by the opioid crisis; the he was optimistic, but warned that munici- MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
program helps people get the services and pal funding remained a challenge. January 7, 2019
counseling they need to turn their lives “We have a lot of challenges coming up Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
around. Romulus also joined a lawsuit this year. 2019 is going to be a tough year of The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Councilwoman Pro Tem Tina Talley.
against drug companies to try to cut the decisions. It's going to be a tough year of Pledge of Allegiance
epidemic off at its source. choices. It's going to be a tough year of mak- Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, Eva Webb, William Wadsworth, Virginia Williams.
Excused: John Barden.
“They're making too many drugs, they're ing sure we're planning ahead for our Administrative Officials in Attendance:
distributing too many drugs,” he said. “We future and for our kids,” he told the crowd. LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH 1. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Webb to accept the agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 19-001 2A. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 City Council held on December 26, 2018. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Roscoe, Talley, Webb, Williams. Nays
6:00 P.M. – None. Abstain – Wadsworth. Motion Carried.
3. Petitioner
PLEASE NOTE that the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 7, 2019 commencing at 4. Chairperson’s Report
6:00 p.m., to consider:
Councilwoman Pro Tem Talley sat in for Mayor Pro Tem Barden. She spoke about the ribbon cutting at Clean
to the Bone Restaurant. She also spoke about how Mr. Bokon, from J. T. Towing, gave milk to residents after a
1. (Tabled from September 2018) Application 1578, R78-027-01-0119-000, 40600 Ann Arbor TR, C-1 zoning district is
requesting a use variance to the C-1 zoning district to allow a motor vehicle repair shop whereas this type of business is truck carrying milk was involved in an accident. The annual soul food dinner will take place on February 7, 2019.
not allowed within the C-1 district. Variance requested a Use Variance to the C-1 Zoning District. Councilman Wadsworth spoke about the break-ins on Barth Road and that the suspect was arrested by Romulus
Police.
The meeting will be held at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Road in the Town Hall Meeting Room. 19-002 4A. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Wadsworth to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Luellar
“Sarah” Steel. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Posted: Eagle Newspaper January 24, 2019 PT0227 - 012419 2.5 x 1.858 4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Mayor’s Report
Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming City events.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON 19-003 5A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and authorize the
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS mayor and clerk to enter into an extension of the Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) Memorandum
of Agreement with Wayne Metro Community Action Agency with the provision to terminate the agreement with
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a thirty-day written notice.
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
Discussion: Councilman Wadsworth commented that there is no list of criteria. Motion Carried Unanimously.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township 19-004 5B. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to authorize renewal of the Downriver Community Conference
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, membership dues on an annual basis until such time the City no longer wishes to participate or budget
or activities. for this expenditure. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6A. Clerk’s Report
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- 19-005 6A1 (a). Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of Geneva P. Hampton. Motion Carried Unanimously.
the ADA.
19-006 6A1. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to approve second reading and final adoption of Budget
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services Amendment 18/19-19, General Fund – which was introduced at the Council meeting of Dec. 26, 2018 Motion
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township Carried Unanimously.
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other 6B. Treasurer’s Report
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. 19-007 6B1. Moved by Webb, seconded by Roscoe to adopt a resolution to recognize former City of Romulus
employee, Jeremy Taylor. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies 7. Public Comment
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- House Representative Alex Garza announced the hours at his Lansing office: Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets and his telephone number: 517-373-0852.
are generally prohibited.
8. Unfinished Business
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- 19-008 8A. Moved by Williams, seconded by Abdo to respond to citizens under Number 7 on the Agenda -
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human Public Comment instead of Number 8 – Unfinished Business. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Roscoe, Wadsworth,
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon Webb, Williams. Nays – Talley. Motion Carried.
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. 9. New Business
10. Communication
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its Councilwoman Abdo gave a reminder that tickets are still available (and can be purchased at the door) for the
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. th
annual Drug Task Force Bowling fundraiser. Councilwoman Williams announced that the 13 District quarter-
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities ly meeting will take place on Saturday, January 12, 2019. City Clerk, Ellen Craig-Bragg announced the Martin
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Luther King Day Celebration/Walk will take place on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. 19- 009 11. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to pay Warrant 19-01 in the amount of $1,169,790.04. Motion
Carried Unanimously.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- 12. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- Motion Carried Unanimously.
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. 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 January 7, 2019.
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