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Coffee
With A Cop
is served
Northville welcomes
new officer to force
Free tax preparation offered
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 12, 2018
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 John Barden.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Kathleen Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
Williams.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Absent:
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by
Talley,
seconded by
Webb
to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-089 2A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Abdo
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on March 5, 2018.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
3. Petitioner: None.
4. Chairperson’s Report:
Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden spoke about the great job the DPW did cold patching the roads.
4.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Abdo
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
Dennis Davidson, Cable Promotion Coordinator, announced upcoming City events.
18-090 5A1
. Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Talley
to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB
17/18-20 Division A to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder, Carr’s Outdoor Services, Junction Sub
Crack Seal project in the amount of $23,300.00.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-091 5A2
. Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Talley
to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB 17/18-
20 Division B for two-year guaranteed pricing for Chip Seal on an as-needed basis to the only bidder, Highway
Maintenance & Construction Co. at the unit prices reflected in their bid.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk’s Report:
18-092 6
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. Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Webb
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 17/18-24, Ecorse & Vining Road Construction, which was introduced at the Council meeting of
March 5, 2018.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-093 6
A
2
. Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Williams
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 17/18-25, General Fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of March 5, 2018.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
18-094 6
A
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. Moved by
Abdo
, seconded by
Roscoe
to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget
Amendment 17/18-26, General Fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of March 5, 2018.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
18-095 6
A
4
. Moved by
Webb,
seconded by
Roscoe
to schedule an open meeting study session on Monday,
March 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Updated Support Emergency Operations Plan for the City of Romulus.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report: None.
7. Public Comment:
Reverend Talley thanked the Council for their dedication to the City of Romulus.
8. Unfinished Business:
Mayor Burcroff informed Council that in regards to the “no action” item from the last Council meeting, City
Attorney, Steve Hitchcock, is going back to the vendor (RedGuard Fire & Security Company) to ask if they are
willing to comply with the City’s request; Mayor hopes to have an answer sometime this week
9. New business: None.
10. Communication:
Councilman Wadsworth gave a reminder about the upcoming fundraisers in support of the Romulus Animal
Shelter – Pucks for Pets and Romulus Bowl-A-Thon. Councilwoman Abdo announced the RAC’s ten-year-old
birthday party on Sunday, March 18, 2018. There will be a bounce house, a disc jockey over the pool, free games,
fitness classes and contests. Admission is free for members and $5.00 for non-members. Councilwoman Talley
gave a reminder of the Good Friday Walk on March 30, 2018.
18-096 11.
Moved by
Abdo
, seconded by
Talley
to pay Warrant 18-05 in the amount of $1,339,910.37.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
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
copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on March 12, 2018.
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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 34, Article 3, of the Romulus Code
of Ordinances it shall be the duty of all owners of lands on which noxious weeds are found grow-
ing, 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, 2018 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 when 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 that is set at the courts discretion.
All refuse and debris on the given owners property will be removed by the City at the owners'
expense.
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CITY OF ROMULUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
M & K Truck Center (29275 Citrin Dr.)
MONDAY, April 23, 2018, 3:00 pm
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a special meeting for a public hearing at
3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018
at the Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road for the purpose
of considering a variance request for BZA-2018-006, M & K Truck Center as follows:
a. A variance from
Section 8.04(a), Area, Height and Placement Requirements
of the Zoning
Ordinance to allow a 25-foot front yard parking setback where 40 feet is required; and
b. A variance from Section
13.03(b)(3), Fences and Screening Walls
, Location and Height of the
Zoning Ordinance to allow a fence to encroach into the required front yard setback.
The applicant is proposing the development of a truck sales and service facility. The subject proper-
ty is located at 29275 Citrin Dr. (DP#80-047-99-0024-704).
Copies of the application are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours which
are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and
will be given an opportunity to comment on said request. Written comments may be submitted and
should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning Department, 11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus, MI 48174.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
Publish: April 5, 2018 (The Eagle)
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NOTICE TO CUT NOXIOUS WEEDS
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
To the owner or occupant or any person or persons, firm or corporation having charge of any land in the Charter Township of
Plymouth:
Notice is hereby given that all noxious weeds growing on any land in the Charter Township of Plymouth, Wayne County,
Michigan, must be cut and destroyed on or before the 20th day of April, A.D., 2017. And every owner, occupant, or person hav-
ing charge of any such land must notify the Township that such weeds have been destroyed within three days of such cutting.
Any person failing to comply with this notice on or before the date mentioned shall be liable for the imposition of the penalties
set forth in Ordinance Number 64, of the Charter Township of Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan, and shall be liable for all
expenses incurred by the Township in destroying said noxious weeds, which expenses, if unpaid by the owner or to the occupant,
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
Tax Roll, of any lands on which such noxious weeds are found growing. Such notice shall contain the methods of treating and
eradicating such noxious weeds and a summary of the provisions of this section. Failure of the township to give such notice shall
not, however, constitute a defense to any action to enforce the payment of any penalty provided in this article or any debt creat-
ed under this article.
Jerry Vorva, Clerk
Charter Township of Plymouth
Publish: April 5, 2018
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CITY OF WESTLAND
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON 2018-2019 PROPOSED BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
, that the public hearing on the proposed budget for the City of Westland for the fiscal year com-
mencing July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019 will be held on May 7, 2018 at 7 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Westland
City Hall; 36300 Warren Road; Westland, Ml 48185.
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied
to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
Richard LeBlanc
City Clerk
Publish: April 5, 2018
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Northville Township Police Officer Zachary
Lewis was officially sworn in by Deputy Clerk
Katie Anderson during a ceremony witnessed
by members of his family, friends and township
employees last week.
The crowd gathered at Northville Township
Hall March 26 when Public Safety Director
Todd Mutchler welcomed Lewis as the newest
member of the Northville Township
Department of Public Safety.
“Today, you join a purpose-driven, values-
led, results-oriented department of public safe-
ty where great things are happening,” Mutchler
said.
Following the swearing in, Lewis had the
opportunity to introduce himself to the audi-
ence who had the opportunity to ask questions
of the newly-hired officer. Assistant Township
Manager Debra Wilhelm asked Lewis who his
mentorwas.
“My father, I have always looked up to him,”
Lewis responded. Lewis' father is also in law
enforcement serving as trooper with the
MichiganStatePolice.
Lewis comes to Northville Township having
nearly one year of lawenforcement experience.
Lewis grew up in Petoskey, attended Madonna
University where he earned a Bachelor of
Science degree, and graduated from the Wayne
CountyRegional PoliceAcademy inMay, 2017.
An Inkster man faces life in
prison if convicted of the murder
of his girlfriend last week.
Inkster police were dis-
patched at about 6:15 a.m. March
29 to an apartment on Cherry
Valley Drive following reports of
a domestic disturbance.
Jerome Duckwyler, 35, is now
chargedwith first degreemurder
and felony firearm offenses in
the death of his girlfriend
Michelle Nicole Briscoe, 36,
according to the office of Wayne
CountyProsecutorKymWorthy.
Police reports indicate that
the responding officers entered
the couple's apartment through
an unlocked door when there
was no response to their repeat-
ed knocking. Officers discovered
the deceased body of Briscoe
who had suffered apparent gun-
shot wounds to the head and
shoulder area.
Neighbors subsequently inter-
viewed by officers said they
heard loud noises coming from
the apartment of the couple.
They said that Duckwyler
brought his 4-year-old son to
their apartment asking them to
care for the child. The witnesses
said that Duckwyler told them
that he and his girlfriend were
fighting and asked them to call
911.
Officers from the Inkster
police and troopers from
Michigan State Police responded
to the scene.
Witnesses told officers that
after asking them to care for the
child, the suspect then left the
apartment complex. A short time
after Michigan State Police
detectives arrived on scene they
learned the suspect had turned
himself in at the Detroit Police
Department 9th Precinct. The
suspect was then taken into cus-
tody and was transported to the
Inkster Police Department for an
interview.
Following that interview,
Duckwyler was arrested by
Inkster police and was arraigned
on the charges on March 31 in
34th District Court in Romulus.
He was remanded to police cus-
tody awaiting his next court
appearance set for April 11.
The
Inkster
Police
Department will continue to host
Coffee With A Cop at 10 a.m. the
second Tuesday of each month
at ApplewoodConey Island.
There is no agenda or speech-
es, just an opportunity to enjoy a
cup of coffee with local police
officers, ask questions, voice con-
cerns and get to know the neigh-
borhood officers.
The restaurant is located at
28640MichiganAve. in Inkster.
The next session is set for
April 10.
Free cooking
class planned
A class in healthy cooking is
planned from 3-6 p.m. Sunday,
April 22 at Sharon SDA Church
in Inkster.
Adventist
Community
Services is sponsoring the class,
titled Fast Food Alternatives.
Meatless vegan burgers, yacc
fries, cilantro dipping sauce and
a fruit smoothie milk shake will
be prepared as part of the live
cooking demonstration.
The event is free and open to
the public although pre-registra-
tion is requiredbyApril 15.
To register, call Lucy Byrd at
(313) 293-9753.
New Northville Township Police Ofc. Zachary
Lewis was sworn in at township hall March
26.
Inkster residents have the opportunity
to have their tax returns prepared for free
through the Wayne County Asset Building
Coalition.
Tax preparation for electronic filing
will be available from 6-9 p.m. Mondays
and Wednesday through April 12 at St.
Clements Episcopal Church, 4300
Harrison, Inkster.
For an appointment or information,
call (313) 330-7837.
Tax preparers will also be available at
New Birth Baptist Church, 27628
Avondale St. Inkster from 6-9 on
Thursdays only. For more information or
an appointment at this locations, call
(313)378-2554.
Clients should have all the necessary
documentation to ensure that the process
goes smoothly, proof of residency, employ-
ment, income or other documentation
relating to dependents, employment or
income status will be needed. Returns are
preparedby certified volunteer.
Officers from the Inkster police and troopers
from Michigan State Police
responded to the scene.
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Woman killed in domestic dispute
