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Romulus council OK's court consolidation discussion

Members of the Romulus City proposal back to the council. ” sive for police officers and fur-
Council approved a resolution at This is fact finding only.” They reached out and I referred them ther limit the number of police
their meeting last week to “par- Burcroff added that the reso- officers available to handle calls
ticipate in a discussion of the lution for discussion of a possible to the host agreement we already have with the court. in Wayne and that the consolida-
potential consolidation of the court consolidation had been There has been no discussion.This is for fact finding. tion was an effort by a city official
29th District Court into the 34th sent by Wayne to other communi- to ensure that no new judge was
District Court.” ties as well as Romulus. He said appointed in Wayne.
Mayor LeRoy Burcroff, who he believed the effort was “I sure hope you guys consid-
presented the resolution to the prompted by the retirement of ure was only “to see if it would be Following the approval of the er this carefully,” she told the
council members, made the pur- Judge Laura Mack from the 29th a fit” and that he had heard that measure during the Citizens council.
pose of the measure clear repeat- District Court. there had been some discussion Comments portion of the agenda, Burcroff reassured the audi-
edly, noting that any action Councilwoman Virginia but that he had heard that, Nancy Pride, a Wayne resident, ence and council members that
toward consolidation of the court Williams, who cast the only no “Westland was not interested.” spoke to the council members no action would be taken regard-
would be under the authority of vote on the resolution, was He added that he had had a regarding the issue. She said that ing a consolidation without the
the state chief court administra- opposed to even discussing such preliminary discussion with the City of Wayne “thinks they approval of the state court
tor and that this action author- a consolidation. Williams said Chief Judge Brian Oakley at the will save money, but they won't” administrator and that any new
ized “discussion only.” that the 34th District Court now court who indicated that there with the measure and mentioned judge at the 29th would be
“They reached out and I handles four communities and might be some capacity there. several programs overseen by appointed by the governor.
referred them to the host agree- that any consolidation of the He reiterated that the resolu- Mack which she said benefit the Burcroff urged residents of
ment we already have with the Wayne court “would be better tion was for “discussion only” community. either community who have any
court. There has been no discus- suited with Westland” as only and that any action would be by Pride also said that the costs questions regarding the court to
sion. This is for fact finding,” Westland cases are heard there. authority of the chief court of additional travel out of Wayne call the office of the state court
Burcroff said. “I will bring any Burcroff said that the meas- administrator of the state. to another court would be expen- administrator at (313) 972-3300.
Belleville council member criticizes poor conditions at city hall

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Belleville City Council mem- ing done at the building. He sug- council members that said the
ber Tom Fielder is tired of wait- gested the city sell the property police chief's office is badly dete- City Councilman Ken Voigt told the audience
ing. the municipality owns at Five riorating and that the squad
During the council meeting Points to a developer for a com- room upstairs is in “shockingly and other council members that said the police chief's
last week, Fielder expressed his mercial venture and move city bad shape.” office is badly deteriorating and that the
frustration with repair expenses hall to a new location. Fire Chief Brian Loranger
to Belleville City Hall. Fielder Recently-named City Manager suggested that as the property is squad room upstairs is in “shockingly bad shape.”
said that the city hall building Tracey Schultz Kobylarz told owned by the city, the equity
has appeared on the city council Fielder that determining the could be used to secure a loan to
follow-up list since Dec. 15 of amount spent on repairs to the make repairs, or the building and ing real estate should be done in said, adding that city officials
2014 when an evaluation and current city hall would not be dif- property could be sold. a closed meeting session with could schedule a town hall meet-
appraisal was completed. ficult. Schultz Kobylarz reminded advice from an attorney. ing to determine how the public
Fielder said that since that City Councilman Ken Voigt the members of the city council “Let me reach out to legal would react to a decision to sell
2014 action, there has been noth- told the audience and other that discussions of buying or sell- counsel first,” Schultz Kobylarz the property or move city hall.
Cities, townships have no local issues on ballot next Tuesday

In the cities of Belleville and Romulus didate on the Democratic, Republican or new state rules at local city clerk's offices For election questions, call the clerk's
and in Sumpter and Van Buren townships, Independent ballots and vote on the DIA in the individual city and township halls. office in Belleville at (734) 697-9323; in
there are no local issues, candidates or millage.. Many of the local clerk's offices will Romulus at (734) 942-7540; in Sumpter at
questions on the ballot. Voters will be Voter registrations and absentee ballot have special hours to handle ballot (734) 461-6201 and in Van Buren at (734)
asked only to choose the presidential can- requests are being processed under the requests including on Saturday, March 7. 699-8900.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 24, 2020
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
The Meeting was Called to Order by Mayor Pro Tem John Barden, Jr. at 7:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
Williams
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Absent / Excused: None.
INVITATION TO BID Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Leroy Burcroff, Mayor
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020 for the following: Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
BALLFIELD GROOMER Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff
Robin R. Underwood, Deputy Clerk
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnet- 1. Agenda
direct.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Agenda as presented.
envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid open- Motion Carried Unanimously
ing. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of 2. Minutes
race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
A. Res. #20-063 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Minutes from
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK the Regular Meeting held on February 10, 2020. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #20-064 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Minutes from
Publish 3/5/2020 CN2041 - 030520 2.5 x 2.041 the Special Meeting/Closed Session held on February 10, 2020. Motion Carried Unanimously
3. Petitioner – None.
4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE Res. #20-065 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Eva Webb to approve a Memorial Resolution for Robert Earl
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Morrison, Jr. Motion Carried Unanimously
March 31, 2020 at 7:00 PM • Councilman Wadsworth announced the annual Dog/Cat inoculation day on February 29th.
• Councilman Wadsworth asked for community-wide prayers for Lorie B. (Hadyniak) Zilka.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Northville Township Municipal Offices, 44405 Six Mile Road, • On Saturday, February 29th at Romulus H.S. at 5:00 p.m. Alumni Business Meet/Greet & Basketball game
Northville, Michigan 48168 at 7:00 P.M. The Planning Commission will consider a conditional rezoning for properties located vs River Rouge High School.
at 15765 N. Haggerty Rd., 15709 N. Haggerty Rd., and 15655 N. Haggerty Rd., from R-3 (Single Family Residential) to RM-1 • Councilwoman Webb paid tribute to African American leadership that is rich in history in the City. Mrs.
(Multiple Family Residential).
Webb intimated a proud history of dedicated leadership during Black History month in Romulus, MI, which
includes prior & current elected officials, department heads and staff.
The public is invited to attend this public hearing and express their comments or ask questions. Plans will be available for view-
ing at the Township between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Written comments will be received by the Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried
Northville Township Planning Commission at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168. Unanimously
5. Mayor’s Report – LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Tim Zawodny, Chair A community events video was presented.
Planning Commission Res. #20-066 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to adopt the attached resolution author-
izing the City Administration to participate in any investigation the Courts or the State of Michigan in the poten-
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tial consolidation of the 29h District Court with the 34th District Court.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb
Nays - Virginia Williams
CITY OF ROMULUS Motion Carried
2020 BOARD OF REVIEW Res. #20-067 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with Administration
and approve the Appointment of Roger Kadau to the Property Disposition Committee with a term expiring
January 25, 2024.
To the taxpayers of the City of Romulus: The Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City Motion Carried Unanimously
Hall, Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on the following dates and 6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
times by APPOINTMENT ONLY for the purpose of reviewing the assessment roll. Please come Res. #20-068 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the 2nd Reading; Final adoption
prepared, as a ten (10) minute time limit before the Board will be strictly adhered to. of Zoning Amendment / An Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Romulus; 28430 Beverly
Road from M-1 Light Industrial to M-T, Industrial Transportation.
March 9, 2020: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb
March 10, 2020: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Nays - Kathy Abdo, Virginia Williams
Motion Carried
Res. #20-069 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the Request from Roberto
Residents and Non-Residents may appeal by (1) making an appointment to appear before the Board J. Scappaticci, Director of DPW, to hold a Study Session Monday March 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the award
OR (2) in writing (personal appearance is not required). The Board of Review MUST receive all of ITB #19/20- 15 2020 HMA Paving Contract. Motion Carried Unanimously
written appeals/documentation no later than March 10, 2020 at 8:00 pm. 7. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Treasurer Paige announced that Tax payments are now due until the end of the week. Please telephone the
Property owners may appoint and authorize a representative to appear on their behalf. According to Treasurer’s office for questions or concerns.
Ordinance, all Representatives or Agents MUST submit an original, notarized, current proof of 8. Public Comment
authorization to act on behalf of the property owner as a prerequisite to appeal to the Board of Three (3) people requested to comment on Agenda Item 5A; One (1) person spoke on behalf of Agenda Item 5A.
Review. 9. Unfinished Business - Councilman Wadsworth addressed the Project on Wick road.
10. New Business - Councilman Wadsworth invited all to the annual Fish Fry every Friday during Lent, hosted
by St. Aloysius.
To schedule an appointment to appeal to the March Board of Review, please call the City of Romulus 11. Warrant
Department of Assessment at 734. 942.7520. Res. #20-070 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #20-4; Checks presented in
the amount of $1,508,062.08. Motion Carried Unanimously
For the purpose of addressing clerical errors, mutual mistakes of fact, poverty exemptions, veteran's 12. Communication
exemptions, and principal residence exemptions, the Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City • Councilwoman Talley announced the Romulus Come-Unity Soul Food dinner Wednesday, February 26 th at
Hall, Council Office, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on: Romulus H.S. at 5:00 p.m. Many thanks to all who have contributed and donated.
• Mayor Burcroff stated that the Romulus Residents and Wayne community members are able to voice their
July 21, 2020: 9:30 am concern with the State Court Administrator’s Office at (313) 972-3300.
December 15, 2020: 9:30 am 13. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Adjournment at 8:05 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously
All Board of Review meetings are open meetings in compliance with the “Open Meetings Act”. 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 February 24, 2020.
Publish: 02/20/2020
02/27/2020
03/05/2020 RM0481 - 030520 2.5 x 5.029 Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk City of Romulus, Michigan RM0482 - 030520 2.5 x 10.598