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PLYMOUTH

Township continues opposition to proposed sewer plant

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The plan for a new sewer charge 840,000 gallons of treated the utility authority management
plant at M-14 and Napier Road municipal wastewater into Salem has requested authorization to said the facility does not have
stinks, according to Plymouth Fellows Creek on a daily basis. A capacity to serve the proposed
Township trustees. new 558 home development discharge 840,000 gallons of treated municipal wastewater discharge. Salem
The plan for construction of a planned by Schostak Brothers officials did subsequently strike
new wastewater treatment plant developers requires water and wastewater into Fellows Creek. an agreement with the Ypsilanti
has been proposed by Salem sewer connections to the 1,400 Community Utilities Authority
Township officials on property acres of property along M-14 Bobby Schostak is former chair Salem Township officials (YCUA).
very close to the Plymouth where the homes are proposed. of the state GOP. requested permission to connect That agreement foundered,
Township border. According to reported figures, Plymouth Township officials, to wastewater services in neigh- however, when officials from
Salem Township applied for a Salem Township has received however, have repeatedly boring communities, including Superior Township denied per-
permit for the wastewater plant three state grants totaling $35 opposed the development, Plymouth Township. The munic- mission to construct a sanitary
with the Michigan Department million to bring water and sewer approving resolutions in opposi- ipality also requested services sewer in a public-right-of-way in
of Environment, Great Lakes, lines to the site of the proposed tion in 2017 and again in 2020. from the Western Townships that community.
and Energy (EGLE). Salem has Salem Springs development. In a first effort to bring water Utility Authority. Plymouth That issue is now before the
requested authorization to dis- Schostak Brothers chairman and sewer services to the site, trustees denied that request and Michigan State Court of Appeals.
Students bringing Mamma Mia to newly-renovated auditorium

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
student actors and crew members will
present the hit musical “Mamma Mia”
beginning this weekend.
The Friday and Saturday performances
of the Abba-based music are set for 7 p.m.
on April 7-8 and April 14-15 at the recently
renovated Gloria Logan Auditorium for
Performing Arts at Salem High School,
46181 Joy Road in Canton. Tickets are $12
in advance and $15 at the door, and can be
purchased online at pptc.booktix.com.
“Our students are involved in every
aspect of the production of 'Mamma Mia'
and they are so excited to entertain our
community,” said Paul Bird, auditorium
manager and technical director at Salem
High School. “Putting together this won-
derful musical, our students showed cre-
ativity, talent, teamwork and perseverance
to make sure their performance of
'Mamma Mia' is as entertaining and pro- Plymouth-Canton Community Schools students rehearse for the musical “Mamma Mia,” which opens tomorrow night in the newly-
fessional as can be.” renovated auditorium at Salem High School.
“Mamma Mia” features a cast of 38 stu-
dents in The Park Players Theater Co., a seats designed for comfort were installed, ty playing host, it's just magical,” said Dr. “We're thrilled to see our student cast and
production crew of 23 along with nine including 660 on the main floor, 260 in the Monica Merritt, superintendent of crew work so hard on this wonderful run
musicians. The student-led theater group balcony and 10 wheelchair accessible Plymouth Canton Community Schools. of shows.”
is performing for only the second time in seats on the main floor. The auditorium
Logan Auditorium after renovations were now has a dedicated dressing room as MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
recently completed. well as new space backstage for props and February 27, 2023
Part of the 2020 bond, the $4.7 million construction. Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
renovation to the auditorium included “There is something really special The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
new lighting and paneling that improves about a live theatrical production and, Pledge of Allegiance
visibility, sound and acoustics. All-new when you add in a newly renovated facili- Roll Call
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb,
Virginia Williams
Absent / Excused:
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Robert McCraight, Mayor
D'Sjonaun Hockenhull, Deputy Clerk
Administrative Staff in Attendance:
Stephen Hitchcock - City Attorney; Kevin Krause - Director of Community Safety and Development;
Roberto Scappaticci - DPW Director
1. Agenda
A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo, to accept the Agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
2. Minutes
A. Res. #23-041 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley, to approve the Minutes
from the Regular Meeting held on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #23-042 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth, to approve the Minutes
from the Special Meeting - Study Session held on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. to
discuss the design details for the proposed Veteran's Memorial Park and alternative details to restore
the former Veteran's Memorial Monument on the City Municipal Complex.
Motion Carried Unanimously
3. Petitioner - None
4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem - See Clerk's Office for a complete copy of the
Minutes
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley, to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
5. Mayor's Report - Robert A. McCraight, Mayor -
Mayor McCraight addressed the news reports regarding the toxic chemical waste from the East
Palestine crash site being dumped into an injection well in the city.
A resident commented on the injection well in the city and the safety data sheets required for
accepting hazardous materials.
A resident commented on the transportation of hazardous materials in the city.
A resident inquired about violations of the special land use variance for the injection well site.
State Senator Darrin Camilleri thanked the Council, Mayor, and his administration for their leader
ship in fighting against the injection well for many years and spelled out a plan of action and
accountability.
A. Res. #23-043 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Celeste Roscoe, to concur with the
Administration and authorize the DPW to dispose of the listed vehicle to be auctioned on
govdeals.com with the buyer to pay 12.50% fee to govdeals per vehicle with all proceeds going to
the appropriate City fund. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #23-044 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the
Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the contract between the Michigan
Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the City of Romulus to resurface Huron River Drive
between Pennsylvania Road and Eureka Road with a local match in the amount of 20%
($221682.00). Motion Carried Unanimously
C. Res. #23-045 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams, to concur with the
Administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the grant contract between Michigan
Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the City of Romulus, which will provide funding
to support the costs of performing repairs to sidewalk infrastructure within the City. These repairs
will include sidewalk systems in the Romulus Urban Renewal neighborhood, between Van Born and
Wick Roads, and between Van Born and Beverly Roads, as well as bringing existing pathways from
Wick Road to Smith Road, establishing compliance with the Americans with Disability Act.
Motion Carried Unanimously
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
A. Res. #23-046 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley, to approve a one-hour and
fifteen-minute study session request for Monday, April 3, 2023, and Monday, April 10, 2023,
beginning at 6:00 p.m., to discuss the proposed 2023-24 City Budgets.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Res. #23-047 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley, to schedule a public hearing to
be held in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.in
accordance with Chapter 9, Section 9.3 of the Romulus City Charter. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #23-048 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley, to approve the Study Session
Request for Monday, March 6, 2023, at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the Quarterly Investment Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer
8. Public Comment - None
9. Unfinished Business - None
10. New Business - None
11. Warrant
A. Res. #23-049 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley, to approve Warrant #: 23-04 for
checks presented in the amount of $1,439,330.26.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb Nays - Williams
Motion Carried
12. Communication - See Clerk's Office for a complete copy of the Minutes
13. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley, to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the
minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on February 27, 2023.

Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan RM0726 - 040623 2.5 x 11.769