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NORTHVILLE
NORTHVILLE

Northville non-homestead tax renewal is OK’d

Unofficial results of the May 4 voted against the question. of Schools Mary Kay Gallagher in
millage vote requested by the Approval of the ballot propos- ” a prepared statement.
Northville Public Schools indi- al renews Northville Public We are thankful for the ongoing support “We are thankful for the ongo-
cate that the non-homestead Schools current operating mill- ing support of our families, com-
operating millage renewal was age rate of 19.2383 mills for five of our famililes, community members munity members and out commu-
soundly approved by voters with years, 2022 until 2026, and per- and out community partners. nity partners, who recognize the
78.64 percent in favor of the mits the school district to contin- link between exemplary schools
renewal. ue to levy the maximum 18 oper- and property values and who
According to district records, ating mills on only non-home- the support of our Northville for our schools. Strong schools make the education of our young
5,142 voters were in favor of the stead property each year. school community in this effort to are the foundation of a strong people a priority,” Gallagher con-
millage renewal while 1,397 “We gratefully acknowledge ensure the full funding allocation community,” said Superintendent cluded.
Daylighting of river is proposed

Plans to “daylight” a section of the developers of the race track property,
Rouge River have been puzzling some which takes up a huge portion of down-
Northville residents for months. The town Northville. The developer has
plans, part of a revitalization project in the reportedly agreed to partially fund the
City of Northville, have left some residents cost of bringing the river back to down-
questioning exactly what the term means. town. Plans would bring the river back to
Engineers plan to unearth the section full strength and it would flow through the
of the river that was covered with a tunnel property. Planners suggest that with time,
during the 1920s to create land for the fish and other aquatic life might again
Northville Downs race track. Experts say return to the waterway.
the section of the Middle Rouge was Experts caution, however, that bringing
vibrant when covered almost a century the river back to full capacity will be a
ago, but has now deteriorated to a home long and expensive process. The massive
for insects, fungi and bacteria. The once- amounts of earth covering the cement tun-
thriving waterway has become a trickle nels will have to be excavated and
but if “daylighted” as planned, it could removed, an extensive and expensive
again become a community attraction and project.
development plans at the racetrack site No engineering plans or cost estimates
have even suggested a “riverwalk” along for the daylighting project have as yet
Getting his goat the area. been submitted to city planners or offi-
cials, but the suggestion remains part of
Uncovering the section of the river and
Since Northville Township Police Ofc. Adam Micek is a triplet, it seemed only opening it as a public amenity was a sug- the ongoing plans for the redevelopment
appropriate last week for him to meet one of the newest additions to the family at gestion of Northville city planners who of the racetrack site at Seven Mile and
Maybury Farm, also a triplet. While responding to a call from the farm last week- requested the action from Hunter Pasteur, Sheldon Road.
end, Micek was introduced to Violet, a Nigerian Dwarf goat, who gave birth to a
buck and two does on Saturday. The buck has been named for Micek in recog-
nition of the multiple birth they share. Micek is a graduate of Salem High School MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
and celebrated his 28th birthday, along with his two siblings, on May 2. Maybury April 12, 2021
Farm has welcomed 22 new baby lambs and goats this birthing season, includ- Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
ing baby buck Adam. The farm is located at Maybury Farm at 50165 Eight Mile THE MEETING WAS HELD ELECTRONICALLY
Road in Northville. For hours and information, call (248) 916-3033. VIA ZOOM MEETING TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem John Barden.
Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Councilperson Wadsworth
Resident named new undersheriff Roll Call Present: Kathy Abdo (present in Romulus, MI), John Barden (present in Romulus, MI), Tina

Northville Township resident Mike law enforcement affairs, deputy chief and Talley (present in Romulus, MI), William Wadsworth (present in Romulus, MI), Eva Webb (pres-
ent in Romulus, MI), Virginia Williams (present in Romulus, MI)
Jaafar has been appointed Undersheriff chief of operations before this promotion. Absent / Excused: Celeste Roscoe Administrative Officials in Attendance:
of Wayne County, making him second in He was appointed to chief of operations in LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
command in the Wayne County Sheriff's 2016 and graduated from the FBI Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Department, under current Sheriff National Academy in 2018. Administrative Staff in Attendance:
Raphael “Ray” Washington. “There are more good officers than D'Sjonaun Hockenhull - Deputy Clerk; Julie Wojtylko - Chief of Staff; Stephen Hitchcock - City
Attorney; Maria Farris - Finance Director; Robert McCraight - Director of Public Service &
Jaafar, 46, is the father of five and has a bad ones, this is a great career,” Jafaar Economic Development; Kevin Krause - Director of Fire & Emergency Management; Kathy Hood -
long history in law enforcement, having said in a published interview. “In any situ- Deputy DPW Director; Patricia Braden - Library Director; Stephen Dudek - Director of Technology
become an officer with the Detroit Police ation, you are what you make of your job. Services; Tanya Cofield - Recreation Coordinator; Mike Laskaska - Director of Communications &
Community Service.
Department in 1994. It's a very noble and honorable profession, 1. Agenda
Since joining the Wayne County but you're only human and no one is above A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the agenda as presented.
Sheriff's Office, Jaafar has been director of the law.” Motion Carried Unanimously
2. Minutes
A. Res. #21-103 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the minutes
from the regular meeting held on Monday, April 5, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Motion Carried
SYNOPSIS Unanimously
May 6, 2021 B. Res. #21-104 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb to approve the minutes from the
VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING special meeting(s) held on Monday, April 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Preliminary 2021/2022
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE FY Budget(s). Motion Carried Unanimously
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 3. Petitioner - None
DATE: Thursday, May 6, 2021 4. Chairperson's Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
TIME: 7:00 p.m. A. Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to accept the Chairperson's Report.
Motion Carried Unanimously
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Abbo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
5. Mayor's Report - LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
A. Res. #21-105 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the
ROLL CALL: Mark Abbo, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee
Roger Lundberg, Clerk Mindy Herrmann, Trustee administration and authorize a no fee permit for the use of Elmer Johnson Park pavilion on Saturday,
Jason Rhines, Treasurer Cynthia Jankowski, Trustee June 26, 2021 for the Romulus High School Class of 2011 for their reunion picnic. A 2021 parks and
Christopher Roosen, Trustee pavilion rental application must be completed and submitted to the Recreation Department prior to
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: issuance of the no fee permit. Motion Carried Unanimously
1. KC Foundation Charitable Gaming License – Approved B. Res. #21-106 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Eva Webb to concur with the
administration and authorize a no fee permit for MVP Academy to use of St. John's Lodge Park
2. Arbor Hills Discussion
baseball fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. beginning April 13, 2021,
CLOSED SESSION: As permitted under the Michigan Open Meetings Act (PA 267) of 1976 or MCL 15.268, Section 8 (e) to through July 13, 2021. A 2021 parks and pavilion rental application must be completed and
consult with its attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific pending litigation, but only if an open submitted to Recreation Department prior to issuance of the no fee permit. Motion Carried
meeting would have a detrimental financial effect on the litigating or settlement position of the public body Unanimously
– Approved C. Res. #21-107 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to concur with the
Arbor Hills Motion – Approved administration and authorize a no fee permit for the use of the Historical Park for the annual Bird
3. Brief Public Comments: None Family reunion on July 25, 2021. A 2021 parks and pavilion rental application must be completed
4. Any other business for the Board of Trustees: None and submitted to the Recreation Department prior to issuance of the no fee permit. Motion Carried
Unanimously
5. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
D. Res. #21-108 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Virginia Williams to concur with the
A draft of the meeting minutes will be available on May 14, 2021. administration and approve the reappointment of Candace Lewkowicz to the Municipal Library
Board, with a one year term to expire on April 11, 2022. Motion Carried Unanimously
Respectfully submitted:
Mark Abbo, Supervisor Res. #21-109 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the administration
Roger Lundberg, Clerk NT0133 - 051321 2.5 x 3.913 and approve the reappointment of James Napiorkowski to the Municipal Library Board, wth a five
year term to expire April 11, 2026. Motion Carried Unanimously
E. Res. #21-110 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the
administration and intro duce budget amendment 20/21-19 for preparation of the actuarial funding
valuation of the City of Romulus Retiree Health Care Plan as of June 30, 2020. Motion Carried
Unanimously
FUND/DEPT. ACCOUNT CURRENT AMENDMENT AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO. NAME BUDGET BUDGET
Recreation
Revenue
676-000-395.000 Retained Earnings $- $17,500.00 $ 17,500.00
Expense
676-864-820.000 Actuarial Study $9,770.00 $17,500.00 $27, 270.00
6. Clerk's Report - Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
A. Res. #21-111 Moved by Tina Talley, seconded by Kathy Abdo to approve the Introduction and First
Reading of Amendment to City Code of Ordinance - Chapter 30, Article II - Section 30-25;
Procedures for issuance of certificate of registration. Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Treasurer's Report - Stacy Paige, Treasurer - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
8. Public Comment - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
9. Unfinished Business
A. Res. #21-112 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to un-table action on
properties from Demolition List 20-01 (11398 Harrison, 11647 Middlebelt, 11528 Whitehorn) -
Tabled at the 2/8/2021 Regular Council Meeting. Motion Carried Unanimously
B. Res. #21-113 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the demolition
of structures and removal of all debris for the following properties from Demolition List 20-01:
11398 Harrison, 16447 Middlebelt, and 11528 Whitehorn. Motion Carried Unanimously
10. New Business - None
11. Warrant
A. Res. #21-114 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to approve Warrant #: 21-7 Checks
presented in the amount of $2,360,668.53. Motion Carried Unanimously
12. Communication - See Clerk's Office for complete copy of minutes
Res. #21-115 Moved by Virginia Williams, seconded by Kathy Abdo to extend the moratorium on
water shut-offs until June 30, 2021 following the same guidelines under PA 252 of 2020.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
13. Adjournment
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Virginia Williams to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
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 April 12, 2021.

Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan RM0572 - 051321 2.5 x 13.005