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March 21, 2013
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCILMEETING
March 4, 2013
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem LeRoy Burcroff.
Present:
John Barden, LeRoy Burcroff, Linda Choate, William Crova, Celeste Roscoe,
William Wadsworth, Eva Webb.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Alan R. Lambert, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by Barden, seconded by Crova to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-059 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held February 25, 2013.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
-Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova,
Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-060 3A.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Wadsworth to concur with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission, and city planner, Carol Maise, and approve PC-2012-037 at Middlebelt Road - south of
Hildebrandt for special land use granted for a Subway Drive-Thru Restaurant.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
-Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-061 4A.
Moved by Webb, seconded by Choate to adopt a resolution recognizing Robert Kerr for his Eagle
Scout project.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-062 4B.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adopt a resolution recognizing Jack Alexander
Burcroff on earning his Eagle Scout.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe,
Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
4.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to accept the chairperson's report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden,
Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-063 5A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to authorize the purchase of IwitnessPRO V2 Software
System and related accessories from DeChant Consulting Services, which is the only law enforcement approved
software for reconstructing accidents and for use in homicide
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate,
Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
13-064 6A1.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Barden to schedule a public hearing for the purpose of receiving
comments on United Brass Manufacturing's request for a tax abatement. The meeting will be held on Monday,
March 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI.
Roll Call
Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
13-065 6A2.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to schedule a study session to discuss Romulus Rotary
Club's interest in Elmer Johnson Park on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ci ty
Hal l
Counci l
Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova,
Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
13-066 6A3.
Moved by Choate, seconded by Barden to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 12/13-11, General Fund - introduced at the Council meeting of February 25, 2013.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
11.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Barden, Burcroff, Choate, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
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 4, 2013.
Publish:
March 21, 2013
CITY OF ROMULUS
NOXIOUS WEED NOTICE TO THE
PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE
CITY OF ROMULUS
In accordance with P.A. 359 of 1941, as amended and Chapter 19, Article 3, of the Romulus Code of
Ordinances it shall be the duty of all owners of lands on which noxious weeds are found growing, to destroy the
same before they reach a seed bearing stage and to prevent such weeds from becoming a detriment to public
health.
If any such owner, agent or occupant of such land shall refuse to destroy such noxious weeds or cause them
to be destroyed, it shall be the duty of the Noxious Weed Commissioner to enter upon such land and destroy such
noxious weeds.
Nothing in this notice shall apply to weeds in fields devoted to growing any small grain crop such as wheat,
oats, barley or rye.
All weeds not cut by May 1, 2013 will be cut by the City and the owner of the property will be charged with
the cost. Subsequent violations will result in additional cuttings and will be done as often as necessary whine
vegetation reaches eight (8) inches in height and/or seed bearing stage.
Any expense incurred in such destruction shall be paid by the owner or owners of such land, and the city
shall have a lien against such land for such expense. Any owner who shall refuse to destroy such noxious weeds
shall also be subject to a fine of not more than $100.00 per cutting in the discretion of the court.
All refuse and debris on the given owners property will be removed by the City at the owners' expense.
Publish:
March 7, 2013
March 21, 2013
CITY OF ROMULUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
10600 VINING
DAN ’S EXCAVATING
Pursuant to Michigan Public Act 12 of 2008 (amended Public Act 110 of 2006, The City and Village Zoning
Act), notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at
3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April
4, 2013
for the purpose of considering a variance request. The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City
Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus MI 48174-1485.
The Board of Zoning Appeals has set the public hearing to consider a variance from the City of Romulus Zoning
Ordinance as follows:
1.
Temporary Use Variance
- Requesting a variance to allow a temporary crushing plant to crush concrete.
The subject property is located on 10600 Vining Road. DP#82-80-064-99-0002-700. Copies of the application
are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said request.
Written comments may be submitted until 12:00 noon, Thursday, April 4, 2013 and should be addressed to Carol
Maise, City Planner, Planning Department, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
Publish: March 21, 2013
INVITATION TO BID
The Romulus Housing Commission will receive bids for the provision of lawn mainte-
nance service for 101 dwelling units of public housing, including the Commission’s main
office, 34200 Beverly Road. All work sites are located in the city of Romulus, Michigan.
The bid shall include all necessary labor, tools, supplies and equipment to provide service
on a week;y basis for approximately 28 weeks in the year 2013 cutting season. Bids are
due April 8, 2013 no later than 1:00 p.m. Bid documents may be obtained at the housing
office Mondays thru Fridays during regular business hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (734)
729-5389.
Publish: March 14, 21, 28, 2013
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Flying high
Eagle Scout project completed
Robert Kerr, a member of Boy Scout
Troop 872, recently completed his Eagle
Project - the final step on the path to earning
the rank of EagleScout.
The Romulus teen and fellowmembers of
Troop 872 gathered at the Romulus Senior
Center March 2 to install three specially
made park benches near an area of raised
plant beds in the lot immediately west of the
building.
Kerr said he chose this particular project
for twomain reasons: Troop 872, based out of
St. Aloysius Church, has "adopted" the senior
center and three other Scouts from the troop
completed projects there, building a number
of planter boxes and installing layers of
mulch as a walkway around them. The
benches add a pleasant resting place for sen-
ior gardeners to enjoy their work, Kerr said.
Eagle Scout Dakota Watkins' project also
took place at the Senior Center. He taught a
class on internet security to Romulus sen-
iors.
Kerr said he spent time researching the
types of material available and chose a
bench manufactured from recycled plastic
materials. Not only does this reduce the
number of milk jugs going into landfills, the
material is more durable than wood and will
retain its strength and color for generations,
he said. The benches also will require very
littlemaintenance.
The troop built the 6-foot benches from
kits and stored them at St Aloysius Church,
awaiting installation day. Although the proj-
ect is now considered complete, Troop 872
plans to return later in the spring to plant a
number of shade trees near the benches.
Kerr, the son of Stuart and Theresa Kerr
of Romulus, is a senior at Romulus High
School. He has been involved with Scouting
since elementary school.
Kevin Beard (left), Scoutmaster Wayne Laginess, Colton Laginess, Stuart Kerr, Ian Kerr,
Romulus Board of Education President Rob McLachlan, Mayor Alan R. Lambert, Ken Beard,
Diane Lambert, Robert Kerr and the Rev. William Kren, representing the Rotary Club of
Romulus, admire the new benches at the senior center.
Shooting suspects sought
Wayne reduces Kids Zone fees
Inkster police are still seeking informa-
tion in the active investigation into the
shooting of three people earlier this
month.
According to police reports, dispatchers
received a call at about midnight March 8,
that two people had been shot in a vehicle
near John Daly. Officers responded to the
3500 block of John Daly, south of Michigan
Avenue near Penn Street and found two
wounded subjects. A second 911 call
reported there was another man shot on
KitchStreet, a block south of Penn.
The three told police that they had all
been together in a vehicle on John Daly
when an unknown black male, about 5-
feet, 6-inches or 5-feet, 7-inches tall wear-
ing all black came from the corner of Penn
and John Daly and opened fire on the
vehiclewith an assault rifle.
The three injured men told police
detectives that the shooter immediately
took off running. The threewere transport-
ed to area hospitals where they were
expected to recover from non-life threat-
ening gun shot wounds.
Anyone who may have information
about the incident is asked by police to call
the detective bureau (313) 563-9856 or
CRIMESTOPPERS.
Fees at the Kids Zone recreation com-
plex in Wayne have been reduced to only
$10 per child, per month for unlimited vis-
its, according toNathanAdams, the director
of the Wayne Westland Parks and
RecreationDepartment.
The Kids Zone includes a soft play struc-
ture five sport ply station and other activi-
ties, available while adult patrons take
classes, use the recreation or exercise club,
the indoor track, banquet facilities, ice
arena, pool or other community center fea-
tures.
The Kids Zone is for children who a
walking up to age 9, Adamas said.
The zone is open from 4-7 p.m. Monday
through Friday and from 8:30 until 11:30
a.m. onSaturday.
Members and residents of Wayne or
Westland pay $10 per child and non-resi-
dent pay $15 for the Kids Zone feature. One
time visits to the amenity are priced at $3
per child.
The Wayne Westland Community Center
is located at 4635 Howe Road inWayne. For
information, call (734) 721-7400.
In addition, the staff and judges use the
same hallways as the defendants, and the
courtrooms are not directed connected to the
lockups-both of which create a safety issue.
The parking area for the judges and staff is
accessible to the public, too.
The court has been expanded to provide
room for an additional courtroom since it
was constructed, but that space has been
needed for additional staff and storage.
“We're just packed,” Parrott said. “We
have no room to expand to meet our case-
load.We're literallymaxed out-plus-now.”
Council members approved funds to com-
plete a feasibility study on relocating the
police department to a shared campus with
the court, as well as to look at funding oppor-
tunities for it. One possibility could be the
increase of court fees. Estimates showed that
up to $2.5 million could be set aside each
year to a Police/Court Building Fund that
wouldbe used to pay for the facility.
Police
FROM PAGE 1
James Meza, MD, a family medicine
and geriatrics physician based in
Westland, was honored with the Faculty
Award for Excellence in Clinical Science
Teaching recently by the Wayne State
University School of Medicine. Meza,
who is also an assistant professor of
Family Medicine and Public Health
Sciences at WSU, is the first person to
receive the award, which is one of four
newaccolades developed by the universi-
ty school ofmedicine.
"These awards were created to recog-
nize outstanding accomplishments by
faculty in the specific areas of clinical
teaching, basic science teaching, out-
standing and lifelong research achieve-
ment, faculty mentoring, and support for
women clinicians and scientists," said
Roberta E. Sonnino, M.D., vice-dean of
faculty affairs at the WSU School of
Medicine.
The award recognizes faculty who
have demonstrated excellence in teach-
ing students in the clinical or behavioral
sciences over an extended period of time
and who consistently serve as an effec-
tive and inspiring educator, she said.
Potential honorees are nominated by
their peers and are evaluated through an
in-depth review of a committee of their
peers.
"The awards will not necessarily be
awarded every year if there is not a can-
didate who surfaces as being outstanding
in that area," Sonnino said.
Meza holds office hours at the
Oakwood Healthcare Center-Westland
and is affiliated with Oakwood Annapolis
Hospital inWayne.
Local physician honored
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