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City Clean Sweep
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Healthy cooking class offered
Rotary hosts ‘Tribute’ event
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – April 10, 2018
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to move from open session to closed session at 6:30 p.m. under section 8(e)
of the Open Meetings Act for the purpose of discussion of a confidential legal opinion section 8(d) and discussion of the pur-
chase of property. Motion carried by all members present. Roll Call: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens,
Sneideman, Williams Ayes: Anthony, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Nays: None Abstain: None Absent:
Foster Staff Present: Kolb, Tim Faas
6:30 P.M.: CLOSED SESSION – TO DISCUSS LEGAL OPINION
Motion by Anthony,
supported by Sneideman to move from closed session to open session at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
Roll
Call
Members Present: Anthony, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams Members Absent: Foster Staff Present:
Director Hohenberger, Director Faas, Director Meier, Director Trumbull Kristin Kolb
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Siegrist,
supported by Slavens to amend the agenda to add Item G-A Consider Purchase of Property for Future Trail Extension and G-B
Consider Recommendation of Township Attorney Regarding Civil Litigation. Motion carried by all members present.
Approval
of Minutes
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the Board Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2018 as present-
ed. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the Board Study Session
Minutes of March 20, 2018 as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments:
Christine Wofford, 44006 Applewood, commented on a personal matter involving Canton Public Safety. Dr. Qadir, 45724
Tournament Dr. in Northville, commented on his candidacy for state senate. George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, commented on the
condition of township roads, as well as personal matters involving Canton Public Safety.
Payment of the Bills:
Motion by
Slavens, supported by Sneideman to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present.
CON-
SENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Adjustment of Term Expiration Dates for Two Planning Commissioners. (Supv.)
Motion
by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve new term expiration dates of December 31, 2019 for Planning Commissioners
Nancy Eggenberger and Chandru Acharya. Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-2. Reappointments to the Historic
District Commission. (Supv.)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the Township Supervisor’s recommen-
dation for reappointment of Terry Bennett and Katherine Martin to the Canton Historic District Commission for three-year terms
effective through April 30, 2021.. Motion carried by all members present.
Item C-3. Consider Approval of Waiver of Future
Water & Sewer Tap Fees for Four Parcels Along Geddes and Barr Roads. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Sneideman to waive any future 1-inch Water and Sewer Tap fees for four discrete residential parcels in the Township #71-121-
99-0031-000 (50185 Geddes), #71-121-99-0035-000 (4075 Barr Rd), #71-121-99-0036-000 (4125 Barr Rd) and #71-121-99-
0037-000 (4175 Barr Rd)], in exchange for payment of $5,781 for each 1-inch Water and Sewer Tap fees by Pulte Homes. Motion
carried by all members present.
Item C-4. Appointment to Downtown Development Authority Board. (Supv.)
Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to appoint Steven Brock to serve on the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development
Authority of the Charter Township of Canton for a four-year term ending April 10, 2022. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent.
GENERALCALENDAR: Item G-A. (Added by amendment to the agenda) Consider Purchase of Property for Future
Trail Extension. (Supv)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to authorize the Supervisor to negotiate with the Seller to
finalize a purchase agreement for said parcel on item G-8. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-B. (Added by amend-
ment to the agenda) Consider Recommendation of Township Attorney Regarding Civil Litigation. (Supv)
Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Slavens to authorize the Township Attorney to proceed as directed. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent.
Item G-1. Consider the Purchase of Two BMW Police Motorcycles. (PSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman
to approve waiving the bidding process due to sole-source provider, and approve the purchase of two BMW 1200 RT-P motor-
cycles for a total cost of $57,698.72 from BMW Motorcycles of Southeast Michigan. Motion carried by all members present.
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve the below recommended amendment to the 2018 Police Budget to uti-
lize Traffic Forfeiture funds for this purchase.
Increase Appropriations:
Program Expense Traffic Forfeiture #207-301-
50.743.0004 $45,699
Decrease Appropriations:
Transfer to Fund Balance: #207-301-50.990 $45,699 Motion carried by all mem-
bers present.
Item G-2. Consider Adoption of the Recommendations from Municipal Services and Finance and Budget on
the 2018 Water and Sewer Rates. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to adopt the 2018 water and sewer rate
study. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-3. Consider Approval of First Reading of Code of Ordinance
Amendments to Part I, Chapter 74 Entitled “Utilities”, Article II, Division 2, Subdivision II Entitled “Schedule of Rates
and Charges”, Section 74-83. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to introduce and table for consideration the first
reading of the Code of Ordinance amendments to Part I, Chapter 74 Entitled “UTILITIES”, Article II, Division 2, Subdivision II
entitled “SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES”, Section 74-83 with publication on April 20, 2018, and then remove from
the table for Second Reading on April 17, 2018 with publication date of April 27, 2018 and effective date of May 1, 2018. Motion
carried by all members present. [Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance are available at the office of the Charter Township
of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan, 48188, during regular business hours.]
(LEGAL SUMMARY)
STATE
OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF WAYNE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON AMENDMENT TO CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES CHAPTER 74 UTILITIES ORDINANCE, PART I AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHARTER TOWN-
SHIP OF CANTON CODE OF ORDINANCES PART I, CHAPTER 74 ENTITLED “UTILITIES”, ARTICLE II, DIVI-
SION 2, SUBDIVISION II, ENTITLED “RATES AND CHARGES”, SECTION 74-83. THE AMENDMENTS TO THE
CODE (a) PROVIDE FOR REVISEDWATER RATES AND CHARGES (b) PROVIDE FOR REVISED SEWER RATES
AND CHARGES. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1 & 2. AMENDMENT TO THE
CODE
This Ordinance is hereby adopted to amend Part 1, Chapter 74, Article II, Division 2, Subdivision II, Section 74-83(a)
water rates and charges and Section 74-83(b) sewer rates and charges.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence,
section, paragraph or part of this Ordinance, or application thereof to any person, firm, corporation, legal entity or circumstances,
shall be for any reason adjudged by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, said judgment shall not
affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. REPEAL
All Ordinances, or part of the Ordinances,
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
SECTION 5.
SAVINGS CLAUSE
All rights and duties which have been mattered, penalties which have been incurred, proceedings which
have begun and prosecution for violations of law occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance are not affected or abated
by this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. PUBLICATION
The Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall cause this Ordinance to
be published in the manner required by law.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take full force and effect
upon publication as required by law.
Item G-4. Consider Approval of the Site Plan for Bickford of Canton Senior Living
Facility. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, MICHIGAN Approval of the
Site Plan for Bickford of Canton Senior Living Facility WHEREAS
, the Project Sponsor has requested approval of the site
plan for Bickford of Canton Senior Living Facility, located on the west side of Canton Center Road between Ford and Hanford
Roads; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the site plan and made a recommendation to approve the request
as it is consistent with the Planned Development Agreement and standards for site plan approval;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the site plan for the
Bickford of Canton Senior Living Facility, proposed on the north 3.67 acres a tax parcel #037-99-0006-717, subject to any and
all applicable state and local development regulations.
Item G-5. Consider Approval of the Site Plan for Northgate
Apartments. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all mem-
bers present.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIPOF CANTON, MICHIGANApproval
of the Site Plan for Northgate Apartments WHEREAS
, the Project Sponsor has requested approval of the site plan for
Northgate Apartments, located on the north side of Koppernick Road east of Haggerty Road; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning
Commission reviewed the site plan and made a recommendation to approve the request as it is consistent with the Conditional
Rezoning Statement of Conditions and standards for site plan approval;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board
of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the site plan for Northgate Apartments, located
tax parcel nos. 004-99-0002-003 and 003-99-0007-004, subject to any and all applicable state and local development regulations.
Item G-6. Consider Re-Approval of the Preliminary Site Plan and Approval of the Final Site Plan for Westbury Estates
Site Condominium. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by
all members present.
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Preliminary
and Final Site Plan Approval for Westbury Estates Condominium WHEREAS
, the Project Sponsor, Pulte Homes, has
requested re-approval of the preliminary site plan and approval of the final site plan for Westbury Estates Site Condominium,
located on the south side of Joy Road and west side of Beck Road on tax parcel #s 017-99-0001-713 and 017-99-0001-723; and,
WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission reviewed the site plan and made a recommendation to approve the request for prelimi-
nary and final site plan approval as the plans are consistent with the original approval and the Planned Development agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby
approve the request of the petitioner to re-approve the preliminary and approve the final site plan for Westbury Estates Site
Condominium on tax parcel #s 017-99- 0001-713 and 017-99-0001-723, subject to any and all applicable state and local devel-
opment regulations.
Item G-7. Consider Award of Contract for a 2018 Tree Removal & Pruning Project to Owen Tree
Service, Inc. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to award a contract for a 2018 Tree Removal and Pruning Project
to Owen Tree Service, Inc. for a total amount not-to-exceed $36,500, and to renew a contract for a second year at a five percent
increase for an amount not-to-exceed $38,325 under a separate purchase order in 2019. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-8. Consider Approval of Annual Maintenance & Technical Support Agreement for Cityworks Asset Management
Software (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve payment of the Annual Software Maintenance and
Technical Support Agreement for Cityworks from Azteca Systems, Inc., 11075 South State St., Suite 24, and Sandy, UT 84070
and approve a purchase order for a not-to-exceed amount of $40,000. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-9.
Consider Approval of an Increase to PO #2018-00001413 for Bricco Excavating Co., LLC to Complete the Michigan
Avenue Water Main Replacement Project. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to approve an increase to PO
#2018-00001413 by $185,937 for Bricco Excavating Co., LLC for payment of completed restoration work and the replacement
of an existing section of water main along Michigan Avenue. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-10. Consider
Approval of a Budget Amendment and Approval of the Purchase of a Replacement KIP Scanner for the Municipal
Services Department. (MSD)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve a budget amendment to the general fund,
Engineering Services budget by:
Increase Expense:
Account #101-447-50.970_0010 (Capital Outlay Computers) $15,382
Increase Revenue:
Account #101-000.695 Fund Balance Appropriation $15,382 Motion carried by all members present. Motion
by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to approve the purchase of a KIP 7170 Scanner from ARC Document Solutions for a cost of
$15,382. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-11. Consider Approval of Proposal for Backflow Gate Valve and
Fire Sprinkler Valve Replacement. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the proposal for the Backflow
Gate Valve and Fire Sprinkler Valve Replacement at the Summit on the Park and Township Administration Building to Vanguard
Fire and Security Systems Inc., 2101 Martindale Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49509 in the amount of $17,519.12 to be
paid from Account # 246-750-970_0020, Community Improvement Fund, Capital Outlay Buildings and Improvements. Motion
carried by all members present.
Item G-12. Consider Authorization of Bid Award for 2018 Bus Transportation. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to award the 2018 Bus Transportation Services to First Student, 1717 Park Street Suite
225, Naperville, Illinois 60653 in the amount not to exceed $18,720 from the following accounts: 101-691-61.801_0050 $
5,720.00 101-691-63.860 $12,480.00 101-691-62.801_0050 $ 520.00 Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-13.
Consider Approval of Proposal for Cherry Hill Pathway Construction Engineering / I-275 to Lotz Road. (CLS)
Motion by
Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the following budget amendment:
Increase Revenues:
#101-000.675 Donations
$10,130
Increase Expenditures:
#101-447-03.970_0050 Capital Outlay Infra. $13,800
Decrease Expenditures:
#101-447-
03.801_0050 Professional Services $ 3,670 Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to
approve the proposal for Cherry Hill Pathway Construction Engineering I-275 to Lotz to Spalding DeDecker, 905 South Blvd.
East, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 in the amount of $13,800 to be paid from Account #101-447-03.970_0050. Motion carried by
all members present.
Item G-14. Consider Approval of Bid Award for Fire Station I Roof Replacement and Budget
Amendment. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to award the bid and the contract for the Fire Station I Roof
Replacement to Citi Roofing, 6004 Williams Lake Rd., Waterford, MI 48329 in amount not to exceed $61,160 with funds to be
paid from Account #206-336-50.970_0020, Capital Outlay Buildings and Improvements. Motion carried by all members pres-
ent. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the following budget amendment for the design of the fire station roof:
Increase Expenditures:
#206-336-50.970_0020 (Capital Improvement – Buildings & Improvements) $7,700
Decrease
Expenditures:
# 206-336-50.990 (Transfer to Fund Balance) $7,700 Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-15.
Consider Approval of Bid Award for Pheasant Run Golf Club Roof Replacement. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Sneideman to award the bid and the contract for the Pheasant Run Golf Club Roof Replacement to Reasonable Roofing, 1728
Michigan, Port Huron, MI 48060 for $65,185 with funds to be paid from Account #246-750.970_0020, Capital Outlay Buildings
and Improvements. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-16. Consider Approval of Bid Award for Summit Senior
Center Renovation and Approval of Budget Amendment. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to award the bid
and the contract for the Summit Senior Center Renovation to Cross Renovation Inc., 34133 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia, MI 48150
in the amount of $64,777 to be paid from Account 101-672-50.970_0060, Capital Outlay Office Equipment. Motion carried by
all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to approve the following budget amendment:
Increase Revenues:
101-000.675 Donations $19,777
Increase Expenditures:
101-672-50.970_0060 Capital Outlay Office Equipment $19,777 Motion
carried by all members present.
Item G-17. Consider Approval of Bid Award for Summit Carpet Replacement. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to award the bid and the contract for Summit Halls Carpet Replacement to the
Seeley Group Ltd., 1411 Lake Lansing Rd., Lansing, MI 48912 in the amount of $36,624.48 to be paid out of the Capital Outlay
Building Improvements Fund, Account #208.757.50.970_0020. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-18. Consider
Approval for Welcome Sign Replacement and Budget Amendment. (CLS)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to
approve a $7,498 budget amendment to the Community Improvement Fund, Account Number 246-200.970_0080 (Capital Outlay
Land Improvements) as follows:
Increase Revenues:
#246-000.696 Insurance Settlement $7,498
Increase Expenditures:
#246-
200.970_0080 Capital Outlay Land Improve $7,498 Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by
Sneideman to approve the proposal from Spectrum Signs & Designs, 3001 S. Gulley Road, Suite D, Dearborn, MI 48124, to
replace the east bound Michigan Avenue “Welcome to Canton” sign in the amount of $7,498 to be paid out of the Community
Improvement Fund General Government #246-200.970_0080. Motion carried by all members present.
Item G-19. First
Reading of Addition of Chapter 2, Article V to Canton Township Code of Ordinances, Entitled “Code of Ethics” Sections
2-225, through 2-251. (Clerk)
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens to introduce and hold the first reading establishing
Canton Township Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article V, Entitled “Code of Ethics” Sections 2-225, through 2-251. Motion
carried by all members present.
Item G-20. Award C.D.B.G. Housing Rehabilitation Contracts. (FBD)
Motion by Siegrist,
supported by Anthony to award the contract for a housing rehabilitation at xxxx Forest Trail to Stratton Home Improvement in
the amount of $25,000. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to award the contract
for a housing rehabilitation at 39500 Warren Rd Lot x Elm to Stratton Home Improvement in the amount of $5,000. Motion car-
ried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to award the contract for a housing rehabilitation at 39500
Warren Rd Lot x Fern to Stratton Home Improvement in the amount of $5,000. Motion carried by all members present. Motion
by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to award the contract for a housing rehabilitation at 39500 Warren Rd Lot x Hickory to Stratton
Home Improvement in the amount of $5,000. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Siegrist, supported by Slavens
to award the contract for a housing rehabilitation at 39500 Warren Rd Lot x Oak to Stratton Home Improvement in the amount
of $5,000. Motion carried by all members present.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Resident Ms. Wofford commented
on the format of the township agenda.
OTHER:
None.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Anthony, supported by Sneideman to adjourn at
8:13 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. ____
Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk _____Pat Williams, Supervisor
Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S.
Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, 734-394- 5120, during regular business hours or be accessed through our web site
after Board Approval.
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Huron-Clinton Metroparks Authority
along with task forces and federal units
that operate in the district. The Romulus
court also handles weekend felony cases
fromaround the region.
Robert McCraight, director of the
Romulus Department of Public Services,
said that tomakeway for the newbuilding
the existing Veterans Monument will be
disassembled, refurbished and reassem-
bled once the new courthouse is com-
plete. The rebuilt monument will offer
additional space so that the names of
other veterans canbe placed on thewall.
“The existing monument was built in
1991 and is in dire need of reconstruc-
tion,” McCraight said. “When the monu-
ment is reassembled, we will replace the
broken blocks and granite that have suc-
cumbed to time and the elements. In addi-
tion to repairing the weathered monu-
ment, we will be adding additional wall
space to accommodate our veterans.”
Green said that a formal ribbon cutting
will be planned at the official grand open-
ing of the new courthouse, which will also
be open to the public.
The municipal complex is located at
11131WayneRoad, Romulus.
A class in healthy cooking is planned
from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, April 22 at Sharon
SDAChurch in Inkster.
Adventist Community Services is spon-
soring the class, titled Fast Food
Alternatives. Meatless vegan burgers,
yacc fries, cilantro dipping sauce and a
fruit smoothie milk shake will be pre-
pared as part of the live cooking demon-
stration.
The event is free and open to the pub-
lic althoughpre-registration is required.
Only those who have pre-registered
will be admitted.
To register, call Lucy Byrd at (313) 293-
9753 and leave amessage.
The church is located at 28537 Cherry
St. in Inkster.
The church is under the direction of
PastorErrol E. Liverpool PhD.
Tickets are on sale for “A Tribute to the
Legends,” a night of entertainment to
raise funds to support Romulus school
children and the annual PumpkinFestival
Parade of Lights.
The musical event, sponsored by the
Rotary Club of Romulus, is set for 7:30
p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Hall at 39270 West Huron
River Drive in Romulus. Doors open at 6
p.m.
The evening will feature “tributes” to
legendary musicians. Tyrone Hamilton
will perform as Ray Charles, Stevie
Wonder and RonnieMilsap. Also perform-
ing will be “The Blues Brothers” and “The
What Abouts,” who have appeared on the
PBS series “MyMusic.”
Tickets are $25 per person. A table of
eight is discounted to $160.
Tickets are available at the Greater
Romulus Chamber of Commerce, located
at 11189 Shook Road, or by calling (734)
893-0694.
Proceeds go to support such Romulus
Rotary causes as Romulus High School
scholarships, elementary school dictionar-
ies and the annual Parade of Lights, which
kicks off the City of Romulus Pumpkin
Festival every fall.
Volunteers of all ages worked at Citywide Clean Sweep last year.
Everyone in the City of Romulus is
invited to take part in the 20th annual
Citywide Clean Sweep on Saturday,
April 21 - a day that encourages commu-
nity pride.
Residents of all ages, school groups,
civic organizations and local business
people are asked to clean up litter and
spruce uppublic spaces.
Volunteers are invited to show up
ready to work, rain or shine, at 9 a.m. at
the Romulus Senior Center, 36525
Bibbins. Participants will be assigned to
different locations.
There is no need to register, although
those in a group of four or more who
have a location in mind, can call (734)
942-7571 in advance to reserve a spot.
For the first time, volunteers are
encouraged to participate in a “before
and after” clean-up project in the city
with a chance to win prizes in a contest
sponsored by Waste Management.
Categories are “Romulus School,”
“Neighborhood or Community Group”
and “RomulusBusiness Partner.”
Entrants need to provide a photo
showing what the property looks like
before starting as well as a photo of the
completed task. Tuesday, April 24, is the
deadline to email photos to
Current Romulus Mayor LeRoy D.
Burcroff created Clean Sweep in 1999
while he was serving on the city council
as a way to encourage residents to take
pride and ownership in their communi-
ty. Since then, countless residents and
business people have participated.
Free dumping days are planned to
allow residents to dispose of large quan-
tity of items and bulky items April 19-21
in the lot south of the Romulus
Department of Public Works Building,
12600WayneRoad..
Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, April 19 and 20,
and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21.
Bulky items are limited to three per
household. No commercial waste will
be accepted and disposal is limited to
non-hazardous materials. Participants
must provide proof of Romulus residen-
cy.
For more information on free dump-
ing days, call (734) 942-7579.
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