A 14-year veteran has been honored
as theWaynePoliceOfficer of theYear.
Abraham Hughes was chosen for the
honor by a citation board based on nomi-
nations from members of the depart-
ment and recently accepted his awards
at ameeting of theWayneCityCouncil.
He was presented with citations from
the city, Wayne County and other civic
organizations.
Hughes joined theWayne department
in 2002 and in recognizing him this year,
the department noted two particular
incidents during his time with the
department.
In February last year, Hughes
responded to a robbery at the Chase
Bank branch in Wayne. He was able to
determine that descriptions of the rob-
ber were inaccurate and by reviewing
photos was able to provide a correct
description of the suspect which eventu-
ally led to the apprehension and arrest
of the criminal.
In September of last year, Hughes
responded to reports of a homicide that
had just occurred at a home on the 4000
block of Chamberlain. Hughes, the first
officer on the scene, encountered the
suspect and was able to contain the situ-
ation until other officers arrived to take
him into custody for the killing of his
step-grandfatherwithan axe.
“Officer Hughes displayed great
courage and professionalism by putting
his own safety in jeopardy and taking a
violent felon into custody,” said Wayne
Police Chief Allen Maciag during the
official recognition of his honor. Former
Wayne Mayor Al Haidous who now
serves as a county commissioner pre-
sented the officer with an official procla-
mation of appreciation and honor from
the county.
“It's a great honor to come back as a
citizen and county commissioner to
showmy appreciation for a police officer
who always stands up to serve the com-
munity,” said Haidous, D-Wayne. “I want
to show my appreciation. I've always
been proud of our public safety - they're
second to none.”
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MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 14, 2016
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
Present:
Kathleen Abdo, John Barden, Linda Choate, Harry Crout, Sylvia Makowski, Celeste
Roscoe, William Wadsworth.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
Excused:
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by
Crout,
seconded by
Makowski
to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
16-169 2A.
Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Abdo
to approve the minutes of the regular meet-
ing of the Romulus City Council held on March 7, 2016.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
3. Petitioner: None.
4. Chairperson’s Report:
Chairperson, Cemetery Board of Trustees
,
Jan Lemmon thanked everyone who participated in mak-
ing the Euchre Tournament Fundraiser, a success. The tournament was held on Friday, March 11,
2016, and raised $2040.00, which will go towards the purchase of a gate for the Romulus Cemetery.
4.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Makowski,
to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Burcroff asked for a moment of silence for all the young residents who have passed away this
year. Dennis Davidson gave an update on the events that took place over the weekend and upcom-
ing events in the City of Romulus. Mayor Burcroff commented on the success of the Mayor’s Ball,
which raised funds for the Romulus Boys and Girls Club. He thanked Mayor Conley, Mayor of
Belleville, Robert McLaughlan, who coordinated the event, Joe Covell, Director of the Romulus
Boys and Girls Club and all those involved in making the event a success.
16-170 5A1. Moved
by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Crout,
to adopt a memorial resolution for the
family of Brandon Mahon.
Motion Carried Unanimously
16-171 5A.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Crout,
to concur with the Administration and
approve the re-appointments of Reverend William Kren and Al Hindman to the DDA Board with
terms to expire on December 31, 2019.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-172 5B.
Moved by
Wadsworth
, seconded by
Abdo,
to award ITB 15/16-16 to Jack Doheny
Companies, for the acquisition of a sewer inspection video camera system for the Department of
Public Works in the amount of $8,898.00. Discussion: Councilwoman Makowski asked the Director
of DPW, Roberto Scappaticci, if location was the reason for selecting the third lowest bidder, and if
so then that criteria should be part of the bid specs. Director Scappaticci replied that he was not part
of the bid process but according to the letter written by Assistant Director Keith Boc, there would be
added costs due to shipment and possible warranty costs, so location was the deciding factor.
Director Scappaticci also offered to find out if location was in the bid specs. Councilwoman
Makowski replied it wasn’t necessary.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-173 5C.
Moved by
Abdo
, seconded by
Roscoe
, to award ITB 15/16-14 to the only bidding com-
pany, Contractor’s Connection, for the acquisition of a hydraulic post driver and a gas power unit for
the Department of Public Works in the amount of $9,514.00.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-174 5D.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Choate
, to authorize payment for the Senior
Alliance 2016 Fiscal Year match
–
for 2015 statistics in the amount of $1,838.00.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
6A
.
Clerk’s Report:
City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg acknowledged and thanked Jan Lemmon for all of her hard work
organizing the Euchre Tournament on Friday, March 11, 2016, proceeds to benefit the Romulus
Cemetery. Clerk Bragg gave a post-election report, thanking everyone who helped with the Primary
Election on Tuesday, March 8 th 2016. Clerk Bragg also requested Council adopt a memorial reso-
lution for the family of Mack Green.
16-175 6A1.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Wadsworth,
to approve second reading and final
adoption of Budget Amendment 15/16-16, General Fund.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-176 6A2.
Moved by
Makowski,
seconded by
Abdo,
to approve second reading and final adop-
tion of Budget Amendment 15/16-17, Motor Vehicle.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-177 6A2(a).
Moved by
Choate
, seconded by
Abdo
, to adopt a memorial resolution for the fam-
ily of Mack Green.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report
7. Public Comment:
A resident spoke about Romulus being a tax free zone for businesses. A resident thanked the
Administration for all the work they have done in the City and also thanked the voters for coming
out to vote on Election Day and voting yes on the millage. A resident commented on the closing of
some businesses in downtown Romulus due to small businesses not being able to compete with big
chains such as Lowes.
8. Unfinished Business:
Mayor Burcroff commented that the City has no authority to wave taxes for businesses. Those deci-
sions are determined at the State level. The Mayor also commented on the importance of supporting
the businesses we have in Romulus, and that the City is working hard to encourage economic growth
in order to bring new businesses into the city. Councilman Wadsworth asked if the plans for the
supermarket were still moving forward. Mayor Burcroff answered yes. Councilman Wadsworth also
asked about a small store that looked like it was getting ready to open. The Mayor responded he did-
n’t know.
9. New Business
10. Communication:
Councilwoman Abdo spoke about the Romulus High School Honor Society sponsoring a bowling
fundraiser for the ChadTough Foundation to find a cure for Pediatric cancer. The fundraiser will be
held at Romulus Lanes on April 10, 2016. Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased through
Councilwoman Abdo.
16-178 11A.
Moved by
Choate,
seconded by
Crout
to pay Warrant 16-05 in the amount of
$6,095,107.82.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
16-179 11B.
Moved by
Choate,
seconded by
Crout,
to pay Warrant 16-05E in the amount of
$10,455.00.
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 14,
2016.
Publish:
April 7, 2016
RM040716-0040 2.5 x 14.125
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016 for the following:
CANTON TOWNSHIP PARKING IMPROVEMENTS
Bids may be picked up at Northwest Consultants, Inc., 44978 Ford Road, Suite A, Canton, Michigan, 48187 for a non-refund-
able payment of twenty ($20.00) dollars (if requested via mail, checks or money orders only, no cash - Payable to: Northwest
Consultants, Inc.). Bid documents may be examined at the following locations: Canton Township - 2nd Floor Engineering
Services, on-line at the Canton Township website, Construction Association of Michigan, Dodge Data &Analytics, Construction
Market Data, and Construction Data Company. Contact Gary Schmitt at: 734/454-7566 for any questions on the project. All bids
must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number
and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of serv-
ices.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
Publish 04/07/16
EC040716-1307 2.5 x 2.491
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
Employment:
The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
Effective Communication:
The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures:
The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
Publish: 4/7/2016
EC040716-1305 2.5 x 4.72
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016 for the following:
CIVIC CENTER ADA RAMP IMPROVEMENTS
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at
, or you may contact Mike
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company
name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any
or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability
in employment or the provision of services.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
Publish 4/7/2016
EC040716-1306 2.5 x 2.073
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all residents and other interested parties: Agendas and Minutes for the Charter Township of Plymouth Board of Trustees
Meetings are available for review online at
under Agendas/Minutes and in the Clerk's Office at
Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, MI.
Regular Meeting dates in 2016: April 12, April 26, May 17, June 14, July 19, August 9, September 13, September 27, October
11, October 25, November 15 and December 13.
Special meetings, if any, will occur on Tuesdays, unless otherwise posted. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the
Board of Trustees Meetings.
Nancy Conzelman
Township Clerk
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The City of Westland and the
Michigan Humane Society are
seeking justice for a family who
lost their dogs in an incident of
robbery and arson.
TheMichiganHumane Society
Cruelty Investigation Department
is offering a $2,500 reward for
information leading to the arrest
and conviction of the individuals
responsible for burning three
dogs alive in a Westland home
after a burglary on Tuesday,
March 29. The fire occurred in
the 38000 block of Warren around
2 p.m. The Michigan Humane
Society Cruelty Investigation
Department is also offering assis-
tance in the investigation.
“This crime is despicable on
many levels,” said Matthew
Pepper, president and CEO of the
Michigan Humane Society. “Not
only was a family robbed of their
belongings and displaced by a
fire, they have to suffer the loss of
their three beloved dogs. The
dogs were trapped with no way to
escape the flames and suffered
greatly before ultimately perish-
ing.”
“The City of Westland and the
Westland Fire Department appre-
ciates the assistance on this case
from the Michigan Humane
Society,” commented Mayor
William Wild. “This was a truly
tragic situation and we urge the
public to come forward with any
information regarding this
crime.”
The dogs' bodies have been
transferred to the Michigan
Humane Society Berman Center
for Animal Care in Westland for
examination.
Anyone with information or
who may have witnessed the
crime is asked to contact the
Westland Fire Marshall at (734)
467-3260.
The Michigan Humane
Society works to end companion
animal homelessness, provide the
highest quality service and com-
passion to the animals entrusted
to their care, and to be a leader in
promoting humane values. For
more
information,
visit
Reward offered in death of family dogs
Former Wayne Mayor Al Haidous, left,
now a Wayne County commissioner,
presents a formal proclamation to Wayne
Police Officer of the Year Abraham
Hughes.
