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Westland moves to ease way for future development

Developers hoping to build developers that Westland is a ” lish a new neighborhood on the
in Westland will find far less community that has removed Having attended the required Ford Road corridor and a City
red tape and far more coopera- restrictive red tape and is coop- Centre District around the
tion following a vote of mem- erative with developers, accord- training sessions and passing Westland Shopping Center, it is
bers of the city council last ing to officials. Participating in the resolution of intent, we will important for us to examine our
week. this program will identify areas policies and procedures to
Members of the city council in need of improvement to now complete a self-evaluation... ensure we are poised to attract
approved a resolution of intent remove obstacles for potential new development and to fur-
for Westland to participate in developers that may otherwise ther the adopted Master Plan
the Redevelopment Ready deter their efforts. potential developers. The pro- transportation methods; new and overall general welfare of
Communities (RRC) Program According to a prepared gram was enacted to increase housing suggestions to increase the city,” commented Economic
with the Michigan Economic statement from the city, the the overall quality of the com- fellowship in the community; Development Director Aubrey
Development Corporation MEDC has developed RRC munity by utilizing as much and increase resident involve- Berman.
(MEDC), a program designed to ‘Best Practices’ that establish input as possible. Other prac- ment with the improvement of “Having attended the
streamline the development and idealize ways for communi- tices include the review of cur- their own backyard, the release required training sessions and
process. ties to attract and improve upon rent regulations and establish- continued. passing the resolution of intent,
The RRC program was the quality of businesses and ing “Redevelopment Ready There is no cost to partici- we will now complete a self-
designed by the MEDC to business districts. Among these Sites” for developers. pate in the RRC certification evaluation that will officially
improve the procedures for ‘Best Practices’ are ways to The RRC Program not only program and additional state engage us in the program, mak-
economic redevelopment with- involve input from many stake- focuses on economic develop- funding will be available once ing us eligible for technical and
in communities and help attract holders in the community, such ment, but overall community the community becomes offi- financial assistance from the
new business and development as residents; previously estab- development as well. Some cially engaged in the program. State of Michigan as we work
to communities. The proce- lished business owners; various examples of this would include, “With the city's ambitious towards certification,” she con-
dures will signal to potential government entities; and other increased use of non-motorized redevelopment plans to estab- cluded.
Here Comes the Bus app available to district families

Wayne-Westland students and families too long for the school bus to arrive. Here To use the service, visit herecomesthe- Once those steps are complete, fami-
now have the ability to know exactly Comes the Bus allows parents to see bus.com2 and click the Sign Up button. lies can begin using Here Comes the Bus.
where their school bus is and when it where their child's bus is along the route Enter school code 87839 and click Nest For assistance in setting up an
will arrive for pick-up or drop off. and when it will be at their bus stop. followed by Confirm. account visit Here Comes the Bus sup-
Wayne-Westland Community Schools The app allows users to see real-time Then complete the User Profile Box port.
has partnered with Here Comes the Bus map locations of buses; get push-notifica- and under the My Students section, enter For questions about bus routes, con-
to offer families a phone app that will tions when the bus is nearby and help get the student's last name and student iden- tact Transportation Director Rhonda
help students and parents avoid waiting everyone to the bus stop at the right time. tification number. Lyons at LyonsR@wwcsd.net.
McDonald's owner named to Downtown Development Authority

Members of the Westland City Council Ecumenical Theological Seminary. appointed to four-year terms. Members Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road
approved the appointment of Joni Thrower-Davis was also recognized as one must reside, work or have ownership and are open to the public.
Thrower Davis to serve on the city of Crain's Magazine's 40 Under 40 in 2018. interest in property within the DDA Anyone interested in serving on a
Downtown Development Authority (DDA) “Joni will be a great addition to the District that includes all of Ford Road and Westland board or commission can find a
for a four-year term that will expire in DDA,” commented Mayor William R. Wild, Wayne Road south of Ford Road to complete list of vacancies, information,
2023. who made the appointment. “Her experi- Glenwood. The DDA promotes and facili- requirements and explanations on each
Thrower-Davis is the owner of the ence as a business owner in Westland as tates plans that result in continued devel- and an application on www.cityofwest-
newly-renovated McDonald's, located at well as her experience providing legal opment, redevelopment, revitalization land.com by clicking on the “Get Involved”
33921 Ford Road. She also serves as gen- and management support to restaurants and/or reuse of properties within the DDA icon. Applications can be submitted elec-
eral counsel and managing partner for throughout Michigan will serve the board district boundaries. Regularly scheduled tronically or paper applications can be
Jamjomar, Inc. She earned her bachelors well as the Downtown Development board meetings take place at 8 a.m. the printed from the website and delivered to
degree in Sociology from the University of District continues to grow and thrive.” fourth Thursday of every month at Westland City Hall.
Michigan as well as a Juris Doctorate from The DDA is governed by an 11-member
Emory University and is currently work- board appointed by the mayor, subject to MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ing on a Masters of Arts Degree from the approval of city council. Members are April 22, 2019
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem John Barden.
INVITATION TO BID Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed Williams.
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 for the following: Administrative Officials in Attendance:
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
CARPET REPLACEMENT - FIRE STATIONS Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact Mike 1. Moved by Talley, seconded by Abdo to accept the agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
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 19-109 2A. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus
or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability City Council held on April 8, 2019. Motion Carried Unanimously.
in employment or the provision of services. 19-110 2B. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the
Romulus City Council, open session, 2019-2020 City Budget, held on April 8, 2019. Roll Call Vote: Ayes –
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams. Nays – None. Abstain – Abdo. Motion Carried.
3. Petitioner
Publish 5/16/2019 CN1888 - 051619 2.5 x 2.052 4. Chairperson’s Report
Mayor Pro-Tem Barden read the upcoming City-Wide Free Dumping dates. (Friday, May 10 th 8 am to 4 pm and
Saturday, May 11 th 8 am to 2 pm) Councilman Wadsworth gave a reminder of the May 10 th Bowl-A-Thon for
PLANNING COMMISSION the Animal Shelter.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON 4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 5. Mayor’s Report
Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming City events.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON,
WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. 19-111 5A. (1) Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and authorize a no-fee
permit for all Pumpkin Festival and Parade of Lights activities during the Pumpkin Festival weekend of
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 12 of 2008, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pur- September 20-September 21, 2019. Motion Carried Unanimously.
suant to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of 19-112 5A (2). Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and authorize the clo-
Canton will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 3, 2019, in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township sure of Hunt Street between Goddard Road and Bibbins Street beginning at 8:00 a.m., the closure of Goddard
Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Road between Moore Street and the railroad tracks beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 20, 2019 and
Ordinance: ending at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-113 5A (3). Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and authorize the clo-
ZONING ORDINANCE TEXTAMENDMENT CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE CANTON TOWNSHIP ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 6.00 - SECTION 6.02, SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR NONRESIDEN- sure of Goddard Road beginning at Wayne Road, ending at Five Points beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday,
TIAL USES TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR AIRPORT RELATED BUSINESSES; AND AMENDING ARTICLE 22.00 - September 20, 2019, re-opening at 10:00 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2019 for the Rotary Parade of Lights.
LI, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 22.02 - SUBSECTION B, ADDING AIRPORT RELATED BUSINESSES AS Motion Carried Unanimously.
A SPECIAL LAND USE. 19-114 5B. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and authorize the
mayor and and clerk to enter into the Master Educational Affiliation Agreement between Romulus Fire
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, Department and Schoolcraft Community College which will allow EMS students from Schoolcraft College to
1150 Canton Center S., prior to Thursday, May 31, 2019 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review. job shadow with the Romulus Fire Department as part of the State required clinical contact hours for the EMT
program. Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-115 5C. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB 18/19-
Greg Greene, Chairman
CN1885 - 051619 2.5 x 2.945 Publish: The Journal Newspaper-May 16, 2019 21 to lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder, Bidigare Co., for replacement of the water main at the
intersection of Beverly and Middlebelt Roads and along Ecorse Road between Middlebelt Road and Birchdale
Street in the amount of $1,074,043.40, along with a 10 percent contingency for unforeseen work, in the amount
of $107,404.34. Motion Carried Unanimously.
CITY OF ROMULUS 19-116 5D. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB 18/19-26
ORDINANCE 19-003 to the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder, GV Cement Contracting Company and authorize the
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF ROMULUS CODE OF ORDI- mayor and clerk to enter into a three-year contractual services agreement with the company for the as-needed
NANCES: TO MODIFY CHAPTER 30 LICENSING, ARTICLE II, GENERAL repair and replacement of concrete in areas of major and local roads and sidewalks throughout the City as deemed
necessary by the Director of the Department of Public Works. Motion Carried Unanimously.
BUSINESS REGISTRATION, SECTION 30-21 DEFINITIONS ARE AMENDED 19-117 5E. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and award Bid ITB
TO INCLUDE SERVICES AND ISOLATED SALE OF SERVICES. 18/19-30 to the lowest, responsive, and most responsible bidder, RNA Facilities Management and authorize the
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS: mayor and clerk to enter into a two-year contractual services agreement with the company for the as-needed work
SECTION 30-21 - Definitions specified in the bid documents with all fees fixed for the term of the contract and the agreement shall terminate
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the mean- with the last cut of the 2021 mowing season. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Clerk’s Report
ings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different A business owner spoke on Item 6A1 regarding business registration fees.
meaning: 19-118 6A1. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Wadsworth to approve second reading, final adoption of an ordi-
Business is meant to include all kinds of vocations, occupations, professions, enterprises, services, nance to amend Chapter 30, Licensing, Article II, General Business Registration, Section 30-21 to include
establishments, and all other kinds of activities and matters, on any premises in this city, or anywhere Services and Isolated Sale of Services. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb.
else within its jurisdiction; except for the isolated sale of personal need items shall not constitute a Nays – Williams. Motion Carried.
business. Any business covered by the provisions of another ordinance shall not be exempt from the 19-119 6A2. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adopt a resolution to recognize the 90 th birthday of
provisions of this chapter. Jean Dybicki on April 23, 2019. Motion Carried Unanimously.
This ordinance shall take effect upon publication thereof in an official newspaper, which publication 6B. Treasurer’s Report
shall be made when the minutes passing the ordinance are published subject to revocation at will of 7. Public Comment
A resident commented on the Freeman Drain.
the City of Romulus at any time. 8. Unfinished Business
COMPLETE COPY OF ORDINANCE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, 11111 Councilman Wadsworth asked that the residents living in Oakbrook Subdivision have patience during the upcom-
WAYNE ROAD, ROMULUS, MI. ing construction of the new road in their subdivision.
Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a petition 9. New Business
may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said peti- Councilman Wadsworth spoke about the speeding on Northline and Hannan Roads.
tion shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent (6%) of 10. Communication
the registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the City was Councilwoman Webb thanked David Allison and Kevin Krause for the beautiful presentation they did in honor
elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and the Council of Darnell Hearst.
shall immediately reconsider such ordinance. 19-120 11. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to pay Warrant 19-08 in the amount of $1,556,457.49. Motion
Carried Unanimously.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk. 12. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council at
Introduced: 4/08/2019 9:07 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Adopted: 4/22/2019 I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
Published/Effective: 5/16/2019 RM 0396 - 051619 2.5 x 4.601 copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on April 22, 2019.RM 0397 - 051619 2.5 x 10.331