State Rep. Robert L. Kosowski (D-
Westland) has been named as a recipient
of the Constellation Energy 2017 Energy
FreedomAward.
The award, presented by David Zuhlke,
was given to Kosowski for his support of
legislation enacted last session which will
preserve the current electric choice mar-
ket, increase the use of renewable energy,
and improve energy efficiency.
“It is extremely important that
Michigan continues to come up with inno-
vative energy solutions in the future,”
Kosowski said.
“The legislation I worked on last ses-
sion not only does this, it also preserves
the right for schools to continue buying
energy at a lower cost. As the minority
vice-chair of the Appropriations School
Aid budget this session, I know the money
schools will be saving on providing energy
can be put back into the classroom for the
benefit of all students. I can think of noth-
ing more important than investing in our
kids for Michigan's future,” Kosowski said.
“Receiving this award is a true honor, and
I am committed to continue working with
my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to
ensure Michigan has a comprehensive
plan for electric reliability moving for-
ward,” he concluded.
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April 13, 2017
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ESTLAND
CITY OF WESTLAND
NOTICE OF MEETING
A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan:
Case #1531L, Proposed Rezoning from CB-2, Shopping Center Commercial Business to CB-3, General Commercial Business,
Parts of Parcels #015-99-0011-702 and #020-99-0001-717, Westland Shopping Center, Northwest Corner of Warren Road and
Wayne Road, Michael J Gavin, and
Case #1531M, Proposed Land Division, Parts of Parcels #015-99-0011-702 and #020-99-0001-717, Westland Shopping Center,
Northwest Corner of Warren Road and Wayne Road, Michael J Gavin
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the City of Westland Planning Commission will be held at City Hall, 36601 Ford
Road, Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
Written comments may be submitted to the Planning Commission before 5:00 p.m. one (1) day prior to the scheduled meeting.
Kenneth B. Sharp, Chairman
Westland Planning Commission
Publish: April 13, 2017
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CITY OF WESTLAND
SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES
MTG. 7 4/3/17
Presiding: President Godbout
Present: Cicirelli Bryant, Coleman, Hammons, Herzberg, Johnson, Kehrer
43: Minutes of study session on 3/27/17.
- Kroger Outdoor Garden 4/23-7/5.
- 2 yr. Bid. ext. for asphalt repair to Bidigare Contractors & K & B Asphalt.
- 2. yr. Bid ext. for weed cutting to Highland Landscaping.
- Bid for Parkwood & Bennington Rd. WM Reconstruction Project to sole Underground, amt. not to ex. $959,970.
44: Prop. Rezoning from R-1 to PUD, PID #017-99-0048-704, -0047-703, -0047-001, & -0029
-000, s. side of Joy Rd., e. of Newburgh Rd.
45: Preliminary Plan appr. for prop. Nankin Mills Village Site Condos, PID #017-99-0048-704,
-0047-703, -0047-001, and -0029-000, s. side of Joy Rd., e. of Newburgh Rd. w/contingencies.
48: Minutes of regular meeting on 3/20/17.
49: Minutes of study session on 3/20/17.
50: Appr. req. for immediate closed study session to discuss AFSCME Local 1602 CBA.
52: Appr. AFSCME Local 1602 CBA-1/1/17 - 12/31/22.
53: Close PH on Special Assessment - Currier Avenue Street Lighting.
54: Set 4/17/17 as PH date for CDBG XLIII.
55: Set 5/1/17 as PH date for prop. Brownfield Plan for Westland Senior Leasing LLC.
57: Conf. appt. of D. Walker to ZBA for 3 yr. term to exp. 5/16/20.
59: Conf. appt. of D. Rappaport to ZBA for 3 yr. term to exp. 5/16/20.
61: Conf. appt. of D. Policicchio III to ZBA for 3 yr. term to exp. 5/6/20.
63: Appr. checklist: $ 2,152,563.25.
Mtg. adj. at 10:15 p.m.
James Godbout
Richard LeBlanc
Council President
City Clerk
Publish: April 13, 2017
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CITY OF WESTLAND
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Westland Purchasing Division, 36300 Warren Road, Westland, Michigan 48185,
on or before
April 21st, 2017 at 10:00am
(no exceptions will be made for late filings) for the following:
Ice Arena Interior and Exterior Painting Services
Complete specifications and pertinent information may be obtained from the Purchasing Office. The City of Westland reserves
the right to reject any or all bids. Proposals must be submitted by the time stated above or they will be returned. The City of
Westland reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Publish: April 13, 2017
Devin J. Adams
Controller
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CITY OF WESTLAND
NOTICE OF MEETING
A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan:
Case #1306C, Site Plan Approval for Proposed Community Financial Credit Union, 7420 N Wayne Road, Parcel #015-03-0004-
001, East Side of Wayne Road, North of Warren Road, Doug Clark and,
Case #1306D, Proposed Land Division, Parcel #015-03-0004-001, East Side of Wayne Road, North of Warren Road, Randy
Penner
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the City of Westland Planning Commission will be held at City Hall, 36601 Ford
Road, Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
Written comments may be submitted to the Planning Commission before 5:00 p.m. one (1) day prior to the scheduled meeting.
Kenneth B. Sharp, Chairman
Westland Planning Commission
Publish: April 13, 2017
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WESTLAND CITY COUNCILWILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF
A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT AND NEAR 2201, 2209 & 2245 NORTH
NEWBURGH ROAD, WESTLAND, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, REFERRED TO AS THE WEST
LAND SENIOR LEASING, LLC BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE CITY OF WESTLAND:
The Westland City Council, at its regular meeting on Monday, April 3, 2017, set a public hearing to be held on May 1, 2017 at
7:00P.M. in Council Chambers located at City Hall, 36300 Warren Road, Westland, Michigan 48185 to consider the adop-
tion of a resolution approving a Brownfield Plan (the "Plan") for certain parcels of land at and near 2201, 2209 & 2245
North Newburgh Road, Westland, Wayne County, Michigan (the "Property"), pursuant to and in accordance with Public Act 381
of 1996, as amended.
A copy of the proposed Plan is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the City of Westland Clerk's
Office, Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road, Westland, Michigan 48185.
All aspects of the Plan are open for discussion at the public hearing. All interested persons desiring to address the City Council
shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in regard to the approval of the Plan.
This communication serves as notice of the City's intent to consider approval of the Plan for the Property.
Publish: April 13, 2017
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NOTICE
PLYMOUTH CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
If you experience an overflow or backup of a sewage disposal system or storm water system, you must file a written claim with
the Plymouth Charter Township Department of Public Works within 45 days after the overflow or backup was discovered. Notice
should be mailed to Plymouth Charter Township, Department of Public Works, 9955 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, Michigan
48170. Failure to provide the written notice will prevent recovery of damages. Contact the Department of Public Works, 734-
354-3270, Extension 3, for assistance immediately upon discovery of an overflow or backup.
Thank You
PLYMOUTH CHARTER TOWNSHIP
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
JERRY VORVA
Clerk, Charter Township of Plymouth
Publish: April 13 & April 27, 2017
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The City of Westland and
AFSCMELocal 1602 have negoti-
ated a six-year contract covering
58 general labor, public works,
housing specialists and clerical
support staff employees.
Key benefit enhancements in
the new agreement include cost-
of-living increases along with
changes in optical benefits com-
pensation and leave time.
Remaining in place are tiered
wage levels and other benefits
that will require more time for
new hires and employees with
less seniority to achieve.
Employee cost sharing toward
retirement and healthcare bene-
fits were implemented in 2013
and remain in place. Employees
hired after 2010 are in a defined
contribution retirement program
(similar to a 401(K) for private
sector employees) and receive no
healthcare in retirement.
A notable provision affecting
longer-serving employees previ-
ously also negotiated with other
unions, health insurance will be
discontinued once a retiree turns
65 years of age under the new
agreement. The retiree and
his/her spouse will instead
receive a Health Reimburse-
ment Account (HRA) monetary
stipend the retiree may use to
fund the cost of a Medicare
Advantage plan of their choosing
or this stipend may be used to
pay for other un-reimbursed
medical costs.
As with other city employee
groups, employee contributions
toward healthcare remain in
place in retirement and based
upon the contributions that exist
for active employees. These pro-
visions will positively impact the
city Other Post Employment
Benefit (OPEB) liability, reduc-
ing the liability to fund legacy
costs.
“Once again, the city was able
to work collaboratively with
AFSCME Local 1602. Several
union members are city resi-
dents and they understand the
economic pressures placed upon
the city and the valued services
to which our residents have
become accustomed,” comment-
edMayorWilliamWild.
“I ampleased we were able to
reach a new union contract that
continues tohonor the hardwork
these employees do and one that
will help the city reduce the lia-
bility of legacy costs yet continue
to offer competitive wages and
benefits that aid in employee
retention,” he concluded.
Parents in the Westland-area
have a new option available for
summer activities for their chil-
dren.
The City of Westland and
Livonia Family YMCA have part-
nered to provide 11 weeks of
summer day camp, offering a
variety of programs and activities
that stimulate both mind and
body.
“It's important for children to
be active and to continue learn-
ing new skills throughout the
summer months,” said Brian
Wolverton, executive director of
the Livonia Family YMCA. “Day
camp at the Y provides kids with
adventure, healthy fun, personal
growth and new friendships that
can create memory and relation-
ships that last long past the sum-
mer.”
The week-long themed day
camp sessions run June 19 to
Sept. 1, and are open to children
between the ages of 5 and 12.
Children must be 5-years-old as
of Sept. 1, to attend. The camps
will take place at Central City
Park, inside the Farmers Market
Pavilion and will take advantage
of the park amenities including
playscape and H20 splash pad, as
well as provide activities that
develop character and teach new
skills. Children will travel up to
three times a week to explore the
outdoors, participate in field trips
and go swimming, Wolverton
said.
“This is the first year that the
City of Westland and the Livonia
Family YMCA have partnered to
offer summer day camp,” said
Westland Mayor William Wild.
“We believe this is a great oppor-
tunity for families from Westland
and the surrounding areas to pro-
vide their children with a great
summer experience, in a safe
nurturing space.
“YMCA day camps provide a
welcoming environment for kids
where they can belong, build
friendships, develop character
and simply have fun. This is a
win-win partnership for both the
Yand theCity ofWestland.”
The YMCA supports all chil-
dren in the community and helps
them discover their potential,”
saidWolverton. “For familieswho
cannot afford camp, the YMCA
offers financial assistance pro-
grams so they can participate as
well.”
To find out more about camp
programs or about available
financial assistance, contact Kelly
Plocharczyk, youth development
manager at kpllocharczyk@ymca
detroit.org or call (734) 261-2161,
ex. 216, or go to
troit.org/livonia /programs/camp/
Once again, the city was able to work
collaboratively with AFSCME Local 1602.
”
City and AFSCME sign new benefit agreement
Westland and Livonia YMCA partner for programs
State representative wins Energy Freedom Award
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