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Plymouth Township begins ‘soft’ recycling program

Don Howard collect the orange bags and leave ” Simple Recycling will pay the
Staff Writer replacement ones behind. The recycling is set to township one cent per pound of
According to a presentation by the gross receipts. Approximately
Plymouth Township officials Solid Waste Coordinator Sarah start June 20, pending contract 28 Michigan communities cur-
recently joined other neighboring Visel and Township Trustee approval by the township attorney... rently participate in the collec-
communities in approving a new Chuck Curmi at a recent board of tion of soft recyclables, including
no-charge to residents 'soft recy- trustees meeting, the service is Canton Township, Novi,
clables' curbside collection pro- being offered in addition to the Farmington, Wayne, Garden City,
gram, offering residents a way to current GFL recycling program at 2015, 10.5 million tons went to blankets, drapes and curtains, pil- Milford and others.
keep usable materials from land- no cost to residents or the town- landfills, 3 million tons were lows, sleeping bags, tools, silver- Township officials approved
fills and easily dispose of unwant- ship. Visel said it's not meant to incinerated, and about 2.5 million ware, dishes, and pots or pans. the program at the March 12
ed clothing and textiles. dissuade donations to charitable tons, or about 15 percent, was All collected materials will be board of trustees meeting by a 6
Residents will receive two organizations, rather provide an recycled. sorted locally and/or regionally to 1 vote with Trustee Gary
orange bags they can fill with additional, convenient option to The primary focus is on cloth- based on quality and condition. Heitman abstaining. The recy-
unwanted clothing, textiles and discard unwanted items instead ing and accessories and will The top quality materials will be cling is set to start June 20, pend-
other household items and place of them ending up in landfills. include small usable household resold to local thrift outlets, mid- ing contract approval by the town-
at the curb on their regular col- According to industry statistics discards. Typical items are cloth- grade is exported to international ship attorney, with an initial term
lection day. Simple Recycling, an and EPA estimates, of the 16 mil- ing, coats, jackets, backpacks, jew- markets and “unusable” items of 4-years with an automatic
Ohio for-profit corporation, will lion tons of textiles generated in elry, shoes, purses, hats, toys, are processed for raw materials. renewal.
‘Eggstravaganza’ events planned at Maybury Farm

Maybury Farm will have some groups: 2 to 3-year-olds, 4 to 6- awarded a mystery prize. All activities at Eggstravaganza Farm with additional parking at
"eggstra" attractions this month year-olds, and 7 to 10-year-olds. In addition to the egg hunt, are included in the admission Maybury State Park (Recreation
as the Parks Partnership Each group will have their own children can visit the Maybury price with the exception of food Passport required). Recreation
Committee presents the egg hunt area and children in the Farm animals, listen to a story, and drinks. Maybury Farm will Passports are $11 at the
Northville Eggstravaganza April two older groups will be tasked plant seeds with the Friends of stay open until 1 p.m. following Secretary of State and $16 at the
13. with finding a specific number of Maybury State Park, play on the the egg hunts. State Park entry. To learn more,
This is the third year for the eggs (one of each color). All chil- playground, and have their face Admission to the Northville visit www.mayburyfarm.org or
annual egg hunt for children 2-10 dren will redeem their eggs for a painted. Photos with the Easter Eggstravaganza is $5 per car call (248)374-0200.
years of age at the farm. Gates prize bag filled with candy and Bunny will be available and (cash only) and the egg hunts are The Northville Eggstrava-
will open at 9:30 a.m. and the egg treats. For an added challenge, a there will be appearances by limited to the first 700 children. ganza is organized by the Parks
hunts will begin at 11, 11:30 a.m. special golden egg will be hidden Smokey the Bear, the Tooth Fairy Maybury Farm is located at Partnership Committee (PPC), a
and noon. in each of the three hunts. In and other characters. 50165 Eight Mile Road in group that seeks ways to work
The Eggstravaganza will fea- each group, the lucky child who Concessions will be available Northville. Limited free parking together on events for the com-
ture egg hunts in three age finds the golden egg will be from Kona Ice and All City Dog. will be available at Maybury munity.
Zoning potential traffic increase with the mit…the plans that are submitted would always designated industrial and heavy
have to go the Planning Commission,”
industrial-for decades,” he said.
Schoolcraft Industrial Park and wanted to
identify the industrial firm that purported- Heise added. Long-time Lake Pointe resident Susan
FROM PAGE 1 ly is planning the development, one that Trustee Chuck Curmi offered his per- Bondie told board members the area is
apparently warrants up-front tax abate- spective. “not an attractive entrance to the town-
has the wording 'industry' or 'industries' in ment. “That property years ago was ship,” the way it stands.
the name-it's not a re-zoning where these “I think everyone's aware we have a Burroughs Corporation-that area Board members unanimously approved
will be some sort of heavy industry-smoke traffic problem south of the CSX rail yard, employed thousands…that area was a motion to establish the IDD.
belching, noisy types of situations develop- so increased development in that area
ing there.” would cause those living in Lake Pointe a MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The parcels, currently zoned TAR, lot of heartburn,” she said. March 11, 2019
meaning approved for Technology and Heise responded that the traffic issues Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
Research, have the same zoning as the would be addressed “if an applicant comes The meeting was called to order at 7:50 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem John Barden.
nearby German-based automotive suppli- forward with a site plan and the type of Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
er Robert Bosch, the largest industrial business they intend to put at the site.” Williams.
employer in the township. Bosch has 1200 “There's been no site plan submitted by Administrative Officials in Attendance:
employees at the 75-acre site at 15000 N. anybody,” Heise reaffirmed. LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Haggerty Road, directly north of Heise said there's been interest in the Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Schoolcraft, that Lake Pointe residents site “for years,” but declined to disclose 1. Moved by Talley, seconded by Abdo to accept the agenda as amended. Motion Carried Unanimously.
claim often creates daily traffic havoc on names. 19-063 2A. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Roscoe to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus
City Council held on March 4, 2019. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Webb, Williams.
Haggerty, especially when the long CSX “Because of the nature of their business Nays – None. Abstain – Wadsworth. Motion Carried.
trains block the road. and the confidentially we have extended 3. Petitioner
One resident of Lake Pointe said she to them-because they're a competitive 4. Chairperson’s Report
Mayor Pro-Tem Barden congratulated the Romulus High School Girls Basketball team on their championship.
was not in favor of expanding develop- business,” he said. Councilwoman Roscoe read a thank you letter from Dave and Judy Rakotz for the recognition they received from
ment in the area because of traffic con- “An applicant would have to do at least the City on their 50 th anniversary of doing business as, Dave’s Barber Shop.
cerns and the fact that there are few wood- a phase one environmental assessment 19-064 4A. Moved by Williams, seconded by Webb to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of James Leon
Newman. Motion Carried Unanimously.
ed areas left in the township. She ques- and obtain a storm water permit from 4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously.
tioned the board members about the Wayne County, and also a soil erosion per- 5. Mayor’s Report
Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming City events.
19-065 5A. Moved by Wadsworth , seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and authorize the
NOTICE TO CUT NOXIOUS WEEDS mayor and clerk to enter into a two-year fixed price contract for dust control through March 1, 2021 on the City’s
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH local streets and parks with the only bidder, Suburban Calcium Chloride Sales, Inc. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
To the owner or occupant or any person or persons, firm or corporation having charge of any land in the Charter Township of
Plymouth: 19-066 5B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor and
clerk to enter into a two-year fixed price contract for tree cutting and stump removal through March 11, 2021
Notice is hereby given that all noxious weeds growing on any land in the Charter Township of Plymouth, Wayne County, with G’s Trees, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder at the pricing reflected in the company’s bid.
Michigan, must be cut and destroyed on or before the 20th day of April, A.D., 2018. And every owner, occupant, or person hav- Motion Carried Unanimously.
ing charge of any such land must notify the Township that such weeds have been destroyed within three days of such cutting. 19-067 5C. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to concur with legal counsel and grant authorization for the
Any person failing to comply with this notice on or before the date mentioned shall be liable for the imposition of the penalties mayor and clerk to enter into the Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement renewal for the Motion
set forth in Ordinance Number 64, of the Charter Township of Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan, and shall be liable for all Carried Unanimously.
expenses incurred by the Township in destroying said noxious weeds, which expenses, if unpaid by the owner or to the occupant, 19-068 5D. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and authorize a no-fee
shall be spread against the property on the next County and School Tax Roll collection of such expenses. The township may
notify by certified mail with return receipt requested, the owner, agent, or occupant, as shown on the current County and School permit for the Romulus Historical Society for the use of the Historical Park Pavilion on August 17, 2019 and the
Tax Roll, of any lands on which such noxious weeds are found growing. Such notice shall contain the methods of treating and Romulus High School Class of 1999 for use of Elmer Johnson Park on June 2, 2019. Motion Carried
eradicating such noxious weeds and a summary of the provisions of this section. Failure of the township to give such notice shall Unanimously.
not, however, constitute a defense to any action to enforce the payment of any penalty provided in this article or any debt creat- 19-069 5E. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Williams to concur with the administration and City Council to
ed under this article. adopt a resolution to accept the senior center salon from the Friends of the Romulus Senior Center as a gift to
the City of Romulus. Senior Services Director, Rose Swidan, spoke about the new salon. Motion Carried
Jerry Vorva, Clerk Unanimously.
Charter Township of Plymouth
19-070 5F. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the administration and approve the
appointments of Kevin Higgins and Brian Bush to the Downtown Development Authority with their terms to
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expire on March 11, 2023. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6A. Clerk’s Report
Tim Stoepker, from Stronach Group, spoke about the North Point project which is north of Wick Rd., east of
Vining Road, south of Smith Road and west of the hotels. There is currently a signed purchase agreement for
a $171,000,000 development on that property. In order to begin the project, Council would need to approve the
amendment to the zoning ordinance that has been presented to them. Brent Miles, representing the North Point
project, said he is open to the idea of entering into a development agreement with the City of Romulus that would
include a cash escrow that the City would keep in the even that the project did not come to fruition.
19-071 6A1. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Williams to concur with the Property Disposition Committee
and approve the sale of parcel 80 015 99 0007 000, vacant residential land on Washington, to Brandon and Lydia
Dent – in the amount of $2,500. Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-072 6A2. Moved by Webb, seconded by Williams to concur with the Property Disposition Committee and
approve the sale of parcel 80 020 01 0068 300, vacant residential land on Park Place, to Joseph Jackson in the
amount of $2,500. Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-073 6A3 (a). Moved by Abdo, seconded by Webb to delay voting on the proposed zoning ordinance amend-
ments for the Vining Road Subarea Overlay District but accept the re-zoning amendments for the Central
Business District and the Regional District Center.
Discussion: Councilwoman Webb asked that this be brought back to the next Council meeting. Councilwoman
Abdo and Councilman Wadsworth asked to have another study session. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden,
Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams. Nays – Roscoe. Motion Carried.
19-074 6A3 (b). Moved by Abdo, seconded by Webb to schedule a study session for a future date to discuss the
proposed zoning ordinance amendments regarding Vining Road Overlay District. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
6B. Treasurer’s Report
7. Public Comment
A resident claimed that she has black mold in her residence at 344 Beverly Road.
8. Unfinished Business
Mayor Burcroff said the administration will look into the claim of black mold.
9. New Business
10. Communication
Councilwoman Talley spoke about the St. John’s Lodge annual bowling event that was held on March 10, 2019.
19-075 11. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to pay Warrant 19-05 in the amount of $1,410,960.25.
Discussion: Councilwoman Williams inquired about where the court building construction fund money is drawn
from. Mayor Burcroff said details (supporting documents) are available in the warrant basket in the City Council
office. Treasurer Stacy Paige concurred with Mayor Burcroff that details regarding the court building construc-
tion fund can be found in the warrant basket. The treasurer also informed that the Finance Dept. instructs her
when to make a draw from the bond money to pay outstanding bills when they become due; and, she said this
will be an on-going process until the court project is completed. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe,
Talley, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays – Williams Motion Carried.
12. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
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