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Lawsuit filed in carbon monoxide death

A resident of Hickory Hollow for compensation for her medical that the failure of the manage-
Cooperative in Wayne has filed a care and reimbursement of the ” ment to maintain, repair and
lawsuit against the managers of cost of treatment she has already The lawsuit alleges the defendants inspect the systems has resulted
the complex where a woman was incurred as well as future med- in carbon monoxide poisoning
killed earlier this month. ical expenses as well as compen- did not provide adequate ventilation causing her to sustain permanent
Priscilla Jordan, 61, a resident sation for an inability to earn nor maintain the piping injuries including “severe brain
in one of the units where carbon money in the future. damage, disability, pain and suf-
monoxide was measured at A 65-year-old woman was in safe condition... fering, physical impairment, men-
exceedingly high levels Feb. 1 is found dead by Wayne emergency tal anguish, inconvenience and
represented in the lawsuit by responders in one of the units condition of which were or should Chief Michael Stradtner con- loss of capacity for the enjoyment
Gordon Johnson, an attorney with Feb. 1 while her 65-year-old hus- have been known to the defen- firmed that the level of carbon of life, both in the past and to con-
the Brain Injury Law Group. band was discovered semi-con- dant. monoxide in the deceased tinue permanently into the
Jordan is asking for damages in scious. The affected buildings According to Johnson, his woman's unit was more than 300 remainder of her future.”
excess of $25,000 from Hickory were evacuated, according to offi- client is at serious risk of perma- parts per million. Levels of car- Jordan, who has lived in the
Hollow Cooperative and cial reports and an inspection of nent brain damage, “like anyone bon monoxide at more than 70 48-year-old complex for several
Huntington Management LLC. the carbon monoxide levels in the else who suffers from carbon parts per million can result in years, is currently the only resi-
She has also requested a jury trial units measured at exceedingly monoxide poisoning. It's impor- symptoms including headache, dent suing the complex although
in the legal filings which claim high levels in 27 units across mul- tant to get started (on the lawsuit), fatigue and nausea. Johnson said that as many as 50-
that there were multiple failures tiple buildings at the 267-unit because the facts are falling down Concentrations of the gas above 75 people could have been affect-
in the maintenance and inspec- complex. The lawsuit alleges the around us. They are out there tak- 150 to 200 parts per million can ed by the gas. Johnson said that
tion of the boilers and chimneys defendants did not provide ade- ing chimneys down and it's impor- result in disorientation, uncon- Jordan had been experiencing
at the complex which resulted in quate ventilation nor maintain tant to document what happened sciousness, and death is sustained symptoms for two to three weeks
irreversible injuries including the piping in safe condition, before the evidence is gone.” during a long period of time. prior to firefighters being called
brain damage. Jordan is asking allowing leaks to develop and the Previously, Westland Fire Jordan claims in her lawsuit to the complex.
Check this out

Library ‘Checkout Challenge’ offers loan of multiple items

Julie Brown the library on Wayne Road which of March 1, 12 percent or 8,734 really good. I like that,” she said.
Staff Writer serves both Romulus and Huron checkouts had been reached She notes home computer
Township. toward that goal. checkouts count in the 2019
The Romulus Public Library “We just want to encourage the “We're updating it at the begin- Checkout Challenge. The
staff and volunteers want area residents to check out all of the ning of the month,” said Braden, Romulus library also has exten-
residents to feel free to stop by wonderful materials,” added who is pleased with patron sive programming, although the
and peruse the collection, espe- Braden. “We just want to highlight response. Checkout Challenge focuses on
cially during their initial 2019 the diversity” of the collection. “Maybe (the challenge will) items going out into circulation.
Checkout Challenge. “We're getting busier every bring in some people who haven't Braden and colleagues are Romulus Public Library Director
The Checkout Challenge day,” she said, noting plans for used the library recently or at pleased that as of January 2019 Patty Braden is excited about
encourages patrons to check out a staff to look in more detail at all,” Braden said. they're able to keep the library the 2019 Checkout Challenge.
variety of items, including books, which materials ares checked out She's a library patron herself, open until 6 p.m. on Fridays. It
ebooks and other digital materi- quarterly. The Summer Reading and started a monthly book club had been closing an hour earlier. Council study session, which is
als. Movies, CDs, TV shows, music Program saw an increase of 31 that includes other area library She said response to the new open to the public. It will be
and more are part of the percent participation for the fis- directors. Friday closing time has been recorded for YouTube viewing
Checkout Challenge which the cal year, for all ages. Visitors in “It kind of broadens your hori- “very good.” and posted on the library website
library began this year. person, checkouts, wireless usage, zons. You learn,” she said of shar- “Friday was a good day for us www.romuluslibrary.org.
“We're also challenging our- and library card numbers are also ing book titles and viewpoints. to expand. People are staying.” The library is located at at
selves to make sure we're market- on an upswing, Braden said. Braden admits there were some She will present a State of the 11121 Wayne Road in Romulus
ing the library, telling our story,” The Checkout Challenge goal that she had little enthusiasm for, Library address at 7 p.m. Monday, and can be reached at (734) 942-
said Patty Braden, who directs is 70,000 items for the year, and as “but then we read some that are March 25, during a Romulus City 7589.
Hometown Heroes sought

Nominations are being sought for the out of the Romulus community and a vet-
2019 Hometown Hero Awards in eran of the U.S. military who has made
Romulus. significant contributions above and
The City of Romulus Police, Fire & beyond the call of duty. MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Safety Commission is looking for the Nomination forms are available at February 11, 2019
names of an educational services profes- Romulus City Hall, Romulus Chamber of Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
sional who is dedicated, inspiring, and Commerce, Romulus Athletic Center, The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem John Barden.
making a difference in the schools; a citi- Romulus Library, or the City of Romulus Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia Williams.
zen or organization who consistently Website, www.romulusgov.com/Hometown Excused: Tina Talley.
demonstrates excellent community lead- Heroes. Applications and supporting doc- Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
ership by "stepping up to the plate" and uments must be returned by mail by Barb Fitzgerald, Deputy Clerk
has made a significant contribution to the March 29 to be considered. Mail nomina- Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to accept the agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
community through his/her/their involve- tions to: Romulus City Hall, ATTN: 19-030 2A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City
ment by giving many hours of personal Hometown Heroes Committee, 11111 Council held on February 4, 2019. Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-031 2B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Webb to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the Romulus City Council held
time; a courageous person who exempli- Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on February 4, 2019 – closed session, attorney opinion. Motion Carried Unanimously.
fies courage, kindness, and unselfish char- For more information, call Mayor 3. Petitioner
4. Chairperson’s Report
acter through their acts of heroism in or LeRoy Burcroff's office at (734) 942-7571. Mayor Pro-Tem Barden spoke about the great turn-out for the annual soul food dinner. Councilman Wadsworth gave a reminder
of the Cat and Dog Inoculations Event on Feb. 23, 2019.
19-032 4A. Moved by Williams, seconded by Webb to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Horace Stephens. Motion
Grant tions in the United States. Carried Unanimously.
19-033 4B. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Todd Hauter Sr. Motion
“Our school district is focusing on innova-
tion and technology with some of new initia- Carried Unanimously.
19-034 4C. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to adopt a resolution to recognize Dave and Judy Rakotz on 50 years of
FROM PAGE 1 tives,” said Romulus Community School doing business at Dave’s Barber Shop on Goddard Rd. in Romulus. Motion Carried Unanimously.
4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously.
District Chief Communications Officer 5. Mayor’s Report
Through the program, Amazon has donated Dawn Jamison. “Courses like this help Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming City events.
19-035 5A1. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB 18/19-19 to the
more than $10 million to organizations that ensure that we are providing our students lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder and authorize the mayor and clerk to enter in a contract for the 2019 Concrete
promote computer science/STEM educa- with a quality education. Paving Program (Dru, Taft and Oakbrook Streets) as specified to Goretski Construction, Inc. in the amount of $332,500 with a
10 percent contingency. Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-036 5A2. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Congressman Dingell.
CITY OF ROMULUS Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-037 5B. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor and clerk to enter
2019 BOARD OF REVIEW into a Master Service Agreement Amendment with Clear Rate Communication for network connectivity for Fire Station #2 at
7221 Middlebelt Road. Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-038 5C1. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Wadsworth to concur with the administration and approve the re-appointments of
To the taxpayers of the City of Romulus: The Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City Hall, Doug Clark and Doug O’Leary to the Downtown Development Authority with terms to expire on July 31, 2022. Motion Carried
Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on the following dates and times by Unanimously.
APPOINTMENT ONLY for the purpose of reviewing the assessment roll. Please come prepared, 19-039 5C2. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and approve the appointments to the
as a ten (10) minute time limit before the Board will be strictly adhered to. Downtown Development Authority of Randy Moffat, with a term to expire on December 31, 2019; and Jeremy Westcott, with a
term to expire on February 28, 2022.Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-040 5D. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and introduce Budget Budget Amendment
March 11, 2019: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 18/19-21 to authorize the transfer of funds from the Court Building Debt Services Fund to the Court Building Construction Fund
March 12, 2019: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm as requested by DPS Director, Robert McCraight, for additional costs for Bid Package 3A of the project.
March 13, 2019: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm FUND/DEPT. CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
ACCOUNT NAME
ACCOUNT NO.
BUDGET
BUDGET
Court Debt Service Fund
Residents and Non-Residents may appeal by (1) making an appointment to appear before the Board Fund Balance
OR (2) in writing (personal appearance is not required). The Board of Review MUST receive all 302-000-390.000 Fund Balance 1,699,403 (250,000) 1,449,403
written appeals/documentation no later than March 13, 2019 at 11:00 am. Expense Transfer Out-Court Const. Fund 400,000 250,000 650,000
302-000-999.401
Court Construction Fund
Property owners may appoint and authorize a representative to appear on their behalf. According to Revenue
Ordinance, all Representatives or Agents MUST submit an original, notarized, current proof of 401-000-699.302 Transfer In-Court Debt Serv. Fund 400,000 250,000 650,000
authorization to act on behalf of the property owner as a prerequisite to appeal to the Board of Expense Project Costs 16,405,540 250,000 16,655,540
401-000-980.000
Review. To authorize the transfer of funds from the Court Building Debt Service Fund to the Court Building Construction Fund as
requested by the DPS Director for additional costs for Bid Package 3a of the project. Motion Carried Unanimously.
To schedule an appointment to appeal to the March Board of Review, please call the City of Romulus 6A. Clerk’s Report
Department of Assessment at 734. 942.7520. 6B. Treasurer’s Report
City Treasurer, Stacy Paige, gave a reminder that property taxes are due on February 14, 2019.
7. Public Comment
For the purpose of addressing clerical errors, mutual mistakes of fact, poverty exemptions, veteran's A resident asked how she could get a street light put in on Chamberlain.
exemptions, and principal residence exemptions, the Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City 8. Unfinished Business
Hall, Council Office, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on: 9. New Business
Councilwoman Williams made a motion to delete the phrase that is read before the public comment section of the Council meet-
ing that refers to “no campaigning” and it was seconded by Councilwoman Abdo. After Council had discussion, Councilwoman
July 16, 2019: 9:30 am Williams withdrew the motion and Councilwoman Abdo supported it. During discussion, all Councilmembers agreed that the
December 10, 2019: 9:30 am rules to be read before addressing City Council are on the back of the Council agenda; and, any future changes to the rules should
be brought to Council for their concurrence.
10. Communication
All Board of Review meetings are open meetings in compliance with the “Open Meetings Act”. 19-041 11. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to pay Warrant 19-03 in the amount of $1,367,072.63. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
Publish: 02/21/2019 12. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council. Motion Carried
02/28/2019 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 min-
03/07/2019 utes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on February 11, 2019.
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