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Suspect facing 22 criminal charges

The man who engaged in a firearm violations. encountered the responding scene. The child was not physical-
shoot-out with Romulus Police Smith does not have a home Romulus police officers and gun- ly injured, according to reports.
and took a 7-year-old boy hostage city of residence on record with fire was exchanged during which “We are very grateful that the
for several hours is now facing authorities. the suspect was injured, accord- young child was physically
more than 20 criminal charges. The charges stem from an inci- ing to police reports. unharmed as a result of this inci-
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym dent that began with an attempt- Prosecutors allege that Smith dent. The fact remains, however,
Worthy has charged Chad ed carjacking on the 9370 block of then entered the residence where that Mr. Smith must face the seri-
Alexander Smith, 33, with two Lisa Street in Romulus last he took a 7-year-old boy hostage ous criminal consequences of his
counts of assault with intent to August. According to police for several hours. alleged actions,” commented
murder; kidnapping; carjacking; reports of the incident, the sus- Romulus police contacted Worthy.
home invasion first degree; two pect abandoned his attempt to Michigan State Police at about Smith was arraigned on the
counts of assault with intent to do steal a vehicle and ran from the 5:23 p.m. Aug. 3 for assistance charges in 34th District Court in
great bodily harm; as a felon in scene as police arrived. regarding an armed standoff and Romulus last Wednesday and was
possession of a firearm; the Police said that the fleeing sus- hostage situation at the Wick ordered to remain in police cus-
killing/torturing of an animal; two pect jumped the backyard fence Road home. Police reported that tody. He has been referred by the
counts of of a home at 34540 Wick Road and Smith surrendered to police and court for a competency examina-
assaulting/resisting/obstructing encountered a dog in the yard. ended the standoff shortly after tion and a court date will be set
Chad Alexander Smith police and 11 counts of felony The suspect shot the dog and then state troopers arrived on the when the reports are completed.
Seized kangaroo died during transport to Detroit Zoo

The kangaroo seized in a raid of a store- the city.. process of transferring her, (the kangaroo) or that have the expertise, resources and com-
front by Romulus police last August died Stacks has vehemently denied the see or hear anything, after she was in the mitment to ensure their well being.”
while being transported to the Detroit Zoo. charges and claims that as the owner of a transport crate that would indicate that she The statement was signed by Scott Carter,
Javon Stacks, who is facing three animal company called Exotic Zoo, which he said is had injured herself in the crate. Detroit Zoological Society chief life sciences
abuse and cruelty charges, appeared in still licensed by both the state and federal “The Detroit Zoological Society is often officer. Stacks was scheduled for another
court earlier this month week where he authorities, he took good care of the animals. contacted by law enforcement agencies and court appearance on the charges this week
learned that one of the kangaroos seized by He said that the animals were well treated asked to help when exotic animals are con- but the outcome was unknown at press time.
police died as the animal was being trans- and were part of a traveling zoo that took fiscated from private individuals, as in the Stacks said earlier that he will be exoner-
ported by zoo workers Aug. 15. Police seized exotic animals to schools, libraries and chil- Romulus case. The DZS is a leader in ani- ated of all charges.
more than 500 animals during the raid. dren's parties. mal welfare, and is a strong advocate for “I actually have strong facts and evi-
“During the necropsy we determined that During the court hearing, Elizabeth stricter state and federal laws that limit dence to show that this was a complete set-
her (the kangaroo) second vertebra, the cer- Arbaugh of the Detroit Zoo disputed Stacks' keeping of exotic animals to organizations up,” Stacks said.
vical vertebra, was fractured,” said Dr. Ann claims of care for the animals.
Duncan, chief veterinarian at the Detroit “I saw animals upon animals, crates on MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Zoo, during a recent hearing in 34th District top of each other, it smelled awful, there was March 2, 2020
Court. no natural light,” she told the court. Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
According to Romulus police, the raid The Detroit Zoo issued a statement deny-
occurred Aug. 15 after they received a tip ing any culpability in the animal’s death. The Meeting was Called to Order by Mayor Pro Tem John Barden, Jr. at 7:30 p.m.
about the exotic animals, described as aban- “DZS staff did not witness anything that Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
doned, being kept at a strip mall location in would have caused the injury during the Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
Williams
Voters OK Westwood millage Absent / Excused: None.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Voters in the Westwood Community sand dollars of assessed property value, Leroy Burcroff, Mayor
School District which includes a portion usually half of the retail value of property. Administrative Staff in Attendance:
Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff
of the City of Inkster approved a 3-mill The tax will now be in effect from 2020 Robin R. Underwood, Deputy Clerk
Sinking Fund Millage proposal on the through 2019 and will be used only for the Julie Albert, City Assessor
ballot last week. construction or repair of school build- 1. Agenda
Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Agenda as presented.
Voters cast 1,810 yes votes for the mill- ings, for school security improvements, Motion Carried Unanimously
age and 944 no votes on the question. for the acquisition or upgrading of tech- 2. Minutes
The request appeared only on Inkster nology and other purposed authorized by A. Res. #20-071 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Minutes from
the Regular Meeting held on February 24, 2020. Motion Carried Unanimously
ballots for voters in precincts where stu- law. B. Res. #20-072 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Minutes from the Public
dents attend the Westwood Community The use of sinking fund millage fund- Hearing held on February 24, 2020. Motion Carried Unanimously
Schools. ing is restricted by state law and cannot 3. Petitioner- None.
4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
The proposal asked voters to approve be used for general operating expenses A Special Meeting/Study Session was held today at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the ITB #19/20-15 2020 HMA Road
the levy of up to but not to exceed 3 mills or salaries. Paving Contract.
for 10 years on all property in the city. The approved millage is expected to Res. #20-073 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve the Memorial
Resolution for Lorie B. (Hadyniak) Zilka. Motion Carried Unanimously
That will be a cost of $3 for every thou- generate about $775,812 in 2020. Councilman Wadsworth spoke on the 16th annual Romulus Animal Shelter Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser.
Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON 5. Mayor’s Report – LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
-A community events video was presented.
If you experience an overflow or backup of a sewage disposal system or storm water system, you must file a written -Mayor Burcroff invited Pete Fromm, Management Professional, of Great Lakes Water Authority
claim with the Charter Township of Canton, Division of Public Works within 45 days after the overflow or backup was discov- (GLWA) to address the Council, and speak on the impending Wick Road Project and its impact on the
ered. Notice should be mailed to Charter Township of Canton, Division of Public Works, 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton, upcoming Election Season.
Michigan 48188. Failure to provide the written notice will prevent recovery of damages. Contact the Division of Public Works -Mayor Burcroff invited Julie Albert, Director of Financial Services to address the Council and answer
at 734/397-1011 for assistance immediately upon discovery of an overflow or backup. questions regarding the proposed Special Assessment.
A. Res. #20-074 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with Administration and con-
THANK YOU
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON firm and certify the proposed Special Assessment Roll for the removal and replacement of pedestrian
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS lighting on the West Side of Wickham from Merriman south to Wick.Motion Carried Unanimously
Publish: March 19 and March 26, 2020 CN2049 - 031920 2.5 x 1.618 Res. #20-075 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with Administration
and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Romulus and Michigan Recreation and Park Association (‘mParks) for Infrastructure
PLANNING COMMISSION Enhancements at Boice/Fernandez Parkway/Trail (Columbus/Hearst Streets) for $10,000 for seal coating
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON the parkway and Physical Activity Programming (Walk Michigan) at Boice/Fernandez Parkway/Trail for
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING $4,400.
Motion Carried Unanimously
POSTPONED
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE 6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
COUNTY, MICHIGAN. -Video highlighting the March 10, 2020 Presidential Primary Election was presented by City Clerk Ellen
Craig-Bragg.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton A. Res. #20-076 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Second Reading;
will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 6, 2020 in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township Administration Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 19/20-16 MIDC Funding.
Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance:
THE MEADOWS OF CANTON MINOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) - CONSIDER REQUEST TO
ESTABLISH A PDD AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 27.04 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE INCLUSIVE OF PARCEL
NO(S). 072 99 0005 704 AND 072 99 0009 002. Property is located west of Ridge Road between Cherry Hill and Saltz Roads.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, April 2, 2020, in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman
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Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Treasurer Paige announced that Real Property Taxes or Personal Property Taxes are due by 8:00 a.m. tomor-
row, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Drop boxes are available for ease of access to make payments, and a Kiosk is
available at the RAC. A heartfelt, “Thank you!” to the Treasurer’s Office staff for the Dog/Cat day inocula-
tion support. St. John’s Lodge fundraiser is on Sunday.
Councilman Wadsworth talked about the annual Dog/Cat inoculation day.
8. Public Comment - None.
9. Unfinished Business – None.
10. New Business
Councilwoman Williams led discussion on the new Interim Chief of Police, Robert Pfannes. An announce-
ment of the Swearing-In will take place Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
11. Communication
-Councilwoman Talley spoke about the Soul Food dinner, and thanked all for their support, donations,
and community service.
-Mayor Burcroff stated, “Good Work” relative to the annual Soul Food dinner.
-Mayor Pro Tem Barden spoke about Romulus Alumni and gathering; Congratulated the Romulus H.S.
Basketball team as the Western League Champions.
-Councilwoman Abdo thanked all who participated in the annual Romulus Drug Task Force bowling
fundraiser.
-Councilwoman Webb thanked Tina Talley for a Fabulous Job, and great communication during the
two day school closure/inclimate weather conditions which preempted the scheduled Soul Food dinner
cancellation, but successfully serving Romulus Seniors and residents for two days, thereafter.
-Councilwoman Williams thanked city employee Roger Kadau for his support during the bowling fun-
filled festivities.
12. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Motion Carried 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 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Romulus City Council held on March 2, 2020.

Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
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